February 17, 2012

Street Seen at NYFW

I absolutely love street style so I always feel very honored when others like what I’m wearing enough to take a photo. Granted I don’t actually enjoy having my photo taken (I always feel awkward) but if it’s about the outfit, I’m okay with it. Thank you to everyone who told me about these! Really excited to share with you…

On Style United (along with an interview–see slides 9 & 10) by Kristin Booker of Fashion Style Beauty.

On Chicago Street Style.com, photographed by Amy Creyer.

Honored to have my photo included with all these amazing bloggers, editors, and more on Refinery29!

Interviewed about my outfit for Glamour.com. (click the image above to watch the video)

This video has nothing to do with me, but hey…I made the cut. (no pun intended)

Okay this was actually on The Cut. Chatting it up with the lovely Mr. Newton.

On Style.it (they must have had a hunch I’m Italian…)

Outside the Christian Siriano show, seen in Time Out New York (click to slides 10-12 to view).

On the YaYa Publicity Tumblr…wearing plenty of neon.

Those photogs can get sneaky…on Vogue.com.

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And if you’re not sick of my Proenza coat yet, you can listen to me talk about it more on Net-a-Porter TV by watching the video above.

February 17, 2012

NYFW Fall 2012 Highlights

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!

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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.

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Caught the model just as she [almost] wiped out…as the finale look at J. Mendel.

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Trying a really awesome Japanese restaurant called Village Yokocho in the East Village.

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Meeting Mario Batali and once again seeing the lovely Elettra Wiedemann at the Goodness Pop Up press preview.

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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.

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Hosting the GLSEN lounge presented by Elle Magazine with my friend Jonathan Valdez of Orange Juice & Biscuits.

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Such a personal (and delicious) little treat in gift bags from the Lela Rose show.

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FINALLY checking out Kirna Zabete.

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Watching Mr. Newton in action.

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Photographing the street style photogs.

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Seeing this amazing look at Christian Siriano Fall 2012.

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Picking up some new pieces at Opening Ceremony.
[left to right] Proenza Schouler, Opening Ceremony, Christopher Kane.

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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)

February 16, 2012

Reem Acra Fall 2012: Feminine Power

Before the show even began, all anyone could notice was that glossy red runway. Black ropes sectioned it off so not even the front row attendees could step on it. The collection began with some leather looks in hunter green and bordeaux (probably the biggest color trends for Fall ’12). Then moved onto some skirt suits and slinky dresses while finishing off with powerful cut-out and intricately beaded gowns.

These leather outfits, mixed with lace and chiffon, along with contrasting fabrics, patterns and textures are meant to come together to reveal confidence, beauty, strength and freedom. Hence the inspiration of feminine power for this collection.

I loved the dresses towards the end with the cut-outs. They have such a specific occasion but their impact on the runway is just unbelievable…and of course it takes a super confident woman to wear them!

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Some key looks from Reem Acra Fall 2012 via Style.com…

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February 15, 2012

Carlos Miele Fall 2012: Celebrating Brazil

For Fall 2012, Carlos Miele reinterprets the free life style and natural elegance of the Southern Brazil culture (specifically the women from Rio Grande do Sul) for a cosmopolitan audience.

Geometric prints, gold mixed with neutrals, and with intricate embroidery are all key ideas Carlos used for Fall ’12. The hats and sashes worn throughout are those of authentic gaúchas, which I thought was the perfect touch for these Brazilian-inspired looks. Oh, and there were live deejays for the show which was pretty rad.

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February 15, 2012

Carlos Campos Fall 2012 Menswear

My only mens show so far at fashion week, Carlos Campos definitely is one to watch in menswear. He’s one of the CFDA Vogue Fashion Fund finalists this year (and if you haven’t watched the Making The Cut documentary, I highly recommend doing so…like now) and I’m very excited to see where this takes him.

When it comes to menswear, it really just needs clean lines and a great fit (sounds easy but it’s far from). Having some pops of color is a bonus. Carlos did it all perfectly by choosing well tailored coats and fitted jackets in neutrals like brown, camel and navy with various shades of maroon, burgundy and tangerine throughout. This burgundy color seems to be THE choice for Fall 2012 and I think it’s a great option for menswear as well.

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