February 20, 2012

Win $250 To Shopbop From Plastics Make It Possible

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!

Travel arrangements provided by PMIP

February 19, 2012

Sachin + Babi Fall 2012: Leather Love

On Valentine’s Day, the husband-and-wife duo behind Sachin + Babi held their first ever runway show during fashion week. The 2 1/2 year old label has shown presentations in the past but this year they decided to do things a little differently. Although this was my first Sachin + Babi experience, I’m glad it was shown in runway form because the clothes moved beautifully and deserved to be seen on models in motion.

The key material shown throughout this collection was leather. In a variety of colors, textures and silhouettes Sachin + Babi is all about leather for Fall 2012. The coolest part about this is that they wanted to show the softer side, which they did by pairing it with other materials such as chiffon. The contemporary label also expanded into more gowns, which would be killer on the red carpet with those magnificent slits.

One of my favorite things a designer can do is play with texture, which is exactly what Sachin + Babi did this season. Most looks were shown in black, speckled grey, deep red, teal and purple yet the way they were styled and constructed made them wearable and interesting at the same time.

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Images via Style.com

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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