All caught up with part 1 and part 2? Great. Grand. Fantastic.
Now let’s talk about those who missed the punk memo. I’m not saying you have to show up in a mohawk, a nose ring and everything with safety pins but you can at least acknowledge the theme. But maybe these people are so punk, they’re not going to dress punk for the punk event. Ever think of that?
Anna Wintour in Chanel
Looking for some fun fashion events to attend this week? Here’s a few ideas that are completely free AND open to the public.
BlackBook Magazine is kicking off its new Mixers & Shakers event series, right here in Chicago…and you’re invited!
While in New York for Fashion Week, I was one of 4 bloggers to participate in styling looks for Blogger’s Night Out hosted by Plastics Make It Possible. All the looks incorporated at least one garment or accessory made with recycled plastics to show how easy it is to be sustainable and fashionable at the same time.
Now, Plastics Make It Possible is offering YOU the chance to win $250 to one of my favorite shopping destinations, Shopbop. All you have to do is click here and vote for your favorite look (which hopefully is the one I styled, seen below!)
They’re choosing one winner a week for four weeks. Click here for more information. Good luck!
Now that my feet have stopped throbbing and I’ve finally rehydrated, it can only mean one thing…fashion week is officially over (for me at least…not cool enough to go to London yet).
I had an amazing time, as always, and I wanted to share my highlights from this trip. Between the Fall ’12 shows, events, and catching up with friends I really couldn’t have asked for a better week!
Just attending J. Mendel was magical. The collection was incredible and I was so honored to be there. After figuring out I wasn’t seeing double and it was indeed the Olsen twins in the front row, it made my J. Mendel experience that much better.
Caught the model just as she [almost] wiped out…as the finale look at J. Mendel.
Trying a really awesome Japanese restaurant called Village Yokocho in the East Village.
Meeting Mario Batali and once again seeing the lovely Elettra Wiedemann at the Goodness Pop Up press preview.
Seeing a piece of Prabal Gurung Spring ’12 in person (on Elettra after her wardrobe change). I literally could not breathe when she first came out.
Hosting the GLSEN lounge presented by Elle Magazine with my friend Jonathan Valdez of Orange Juice & Biscuits.
Such a personal (and delicious) little treat in gift bags from the Lela Rose show.
FINALLY checking out Kirna Zabete.
Watching Mr. Newton in action.
Photographing the street style photogs.
Seeing this amazing look at Christian Siriano Fall 2012.
Picking up some new pieces at Opening Ceremony.
[left to right] Proenza Schouler, Opening Ceremony, Christopher Kane.
Oh and I may have picked up a Muppets x Opening Ceremony sweater…
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And overall to sum up the shows, here’s a few things you can expect to see for Fall 2012—burgundy, dark green, ink blue, monochromatic looks (especially in white) and textured leather detailing. Will you be sporting these trends next Fall? (if you’re pondering…don’t worry, because you have just under a year to think about it)