DKNY

i could not believe my eyes at the dkny spring/summer show. the collection was incredible. i went in with no expectations becuase i have never been a huge fan of the line, although the donna karan collection is amazing but not exactly in my budget. the line was all about the tribes of new york. the pieces ranged from signature logo jerseys to polished evening wear. i loved just about everything. this look is one of my favorites (probably because stam is wearing it) i love the shoes especially. can't wait to see it in stores, and find out if its as good on me as it was on the runway. photo from style.com

i spy...

i was inspired to tell this story because i love pat mcgrath. so there you go. basically if youre not a celebrity or instantly recognizable face, the security at the tents in nyc can be pretty harsh. one afternoon i was chasing my friend around as she was about to cover the de la renta show when i got lost. long story short, after arguing with the security gaurd for five minutes i decided i wasnt getting back in the tents and i should probably just sit my ass down somewhere. so i did just that. i sat outside of the back enterance where the models, designers, celebs etc. enter the shows. pretty much the best seat in town during fashion week. after the show let out, i drooled as gemma, emina and the gang exited looking so radiant, still in hair and makeup. they lit up their cigs and were whisked off into their chauffered cars. so glam. finally, mr.de la renta came out followed by kayne west and then, superstar pat mcgrath. i watched her as she dragged her huge black back (filled with what i can only imagine was the secret to eternal beauty). she looked so sophisticated in all black and her signature black headband. i could barely unhinge myself from the park chair, but i did. i nosily, evesdropped as she said "i'm exhausted" with a laugh. i know this isn't really a story, its just something that happened but i felt i should share it incase there is someone out there who adores this woman as i do.

once again, Chloe.

Chloe is it again for me this season. So you might as well just kill yourself if youre not going to be wearing this for spring. Kidding, of course. Just get yourself to your favorite vintage shop and stock up on 60's minis. They are just the thing to pair with sweet mary jane flats or tough combat boots from fall. I usually look to Chloe for hair and makeup inspiration as well. Last season a MAC blush called "hush" was used and it is perfect. Flattering on everyone. I cant wait to find out what Charlotte Tilbury has favored for spring. She is fantastic and she always describes the look as "handsome" which I love. Mmmm Chloe...

Simply the Best.

My love for Marc Jacobs began five years ago with the purchase of a military inspired denim jacket (which continues to be a wardrobe staple of mine). This man has been such an inspiration to me, not only in the way I dress, but the way I think about how to dress. If that makes sense...whatever. His spring collection was absolutely no different. Andre Leon Talley completely took the words right out of my brain, if I had been wise enough to put them so eloquently by saying that they show was, "One of the most extraordinary moments in the career of Marc Jacobs." He goes on to describe the show in words I never could have chosen: "I'm very rarely left in a moment of such awe...of total abandonment of magic. The idea of a heel that looks like a diamond. The magic of the handbags-the fantasy of having bubblegum jewels-or real ones-whatever is your fantasy. Totally blown away brilliance." The show itself was a transportation to another world, one less complicated, where hats with huge flowers are endearing, not obnoxious. In typical Marc fashion, the show started an hour late, which left me wishing I had sacrificed fashion for comfort and not worn three inch heels. As we waited all crunched together on the bleachers, Jared Leto became restless. He decided the runway, (which was filled with little blue candy mints wrapped in plastic which glittered in the light resembling the shinniest pond ever in life), was going to be a fun game. He started throwing the mints into the crowd, one thing lead to another and the next thing I knew I was on the runway covered in mints! Just kidding, he threw one my way and ate it. End of story. When the show finally started, the audience was so still. It was like if anyone moved, it would all disappear. I'm not much for accessories, but when I saw the glittering mesh headbands I knew I was going to be headed to the craft store. I love them. A whole lot. After the show I caught a glimpse of Anna Wintour's glowing face as she rushed backstage, I'm sure to tell Marc of his brilliance.
The after party was held a few blocks down at the Grammercy Park Hotel. I found myself desperate to find a place to sit to rest my tired feet. Once I finally swerved past Sophia Coppola, Ashley Olsen, Dita Von Teese etc, I found a seat outside near the television that was playing the video of the show. As I watched the show, marveling at the little details I had missed from my backrow standing position, I heard excited high pitched screams next to me. A young Japanese man and woman stood next to me excitedly clapping and screaming as they watched each look come down the runway on the screen. I couldn't believe it. I thought they must be what I would look like if I weren't afraid to make a fool of myself in front of Gemma Ward. I was so thrilled to see that they were as excited as I was about the show. I smiled at them and the young man informed me that they were the pattern makers! They had poured hours and hours into each garment and were so thrilled to see the finish product. Rightly so. I quizzed them about the process they go through. They said the most frustrating part was that they would begin work two months prior to the show but by time they were nearly finished Marc had changed his mind. Ever the perfectionist. I loved talking to them and hearing their stories. Take a look at the detail shots of the show on style.com and tell me these clothes aren't worth every penny.

Agnyess Deyn

This girl's got it. Just look at that FACE! Insane right? Well, prepare yourselves because she will be all over the place by next season. She walked for the big one's this season in nyc, including Zac Posen, Proenza Schouler, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Anna Sui etc. There's something about her that reminds me of a hip kid I may have seen on the street, and I like that. She's approachable and fresh. So watch out for Agnyess. Her and Irina may just take over the world. If you're reading this, it probably means you love fashion so you should also check out my fave blog called The Sartorialist. He's in Milan right now snapping the best shots of men and women off the runway. Also look at the Gucci collection on style.com. Have fun!

Wear This.

I decided instead of going chronologically, it would be more fun to talk about whatever I wanted. So I want to talk about this look from Proenza Schouler's spring collection. If you're anything like me, now is not the time you want to feel pretty in your clothes. After seeing the fall collections from Prada, Marc Jacobs and John Galliano etc., I want to be a warrior. I want to wear combat boots and walk into the world like a soldier. So naturally when it came time for spring, I wasn't exactly thrilled to see prints and delicate cocktail attire. But Proenza hit the mark for me. Its got attitude and who doesn't want to wear socks with their open toes? So keep cinching those waists ladies and dont throw away your bubble gum pink lip gloss if you want to be a Proenza girl for spring. I know I do.

Day Two

This was a slow day. Lots of running around and only one show. My Friend had a photo shoot so we missed out on the action at the tents. We managed to make it to one show, an up and coming designer named Dragana Ognjenovic. Her collection was completely functional and wearable. We got to sneak backstage before the show and chat it up with Dragana about her inspirations for the collection. She told us when she started designing, she was thinking about her friends and their everyday lives. Such a simple answer but I loved it. No one inspires me more than my friends and family so why not invest one's talents in their needs? Her clothes were so masterfully tailored and the details blew me away. Definitely one to watch.

Unfortunately, we also missed out on the Lacoste show. The big disppointment there was that we didn't get to grab a goodie bag. Lacoste always gives away the best gift at their show. This season it was a terry cloth striped bag with their signature gator on the side. So precious. Thank God my friend is a sucker for the freebie's and snuck backstage and grabbed us each one. How she mangages to be so sneaky, I will never know. Genius. Today was also a big day for bangs. Yes, bangs. I cut mine in hopes of resembling my favorite It Girl, Irinia Lazareanu. She's so hip I can't stand it. I'm not sure if I succeeded, but I'm taking things one day at a time.

Olympus Fashion Week Spring 2007

I'm taking a shot at this whole blogging thing because I have so much to say about the things I've seen over the past week in the tents at Bryant Park and all over the city. That's me in the huge trousers. I am 20 years old and as a self-proclaimed fashionista, I am often disappointed at the lack of media out there directed towards my demographic. I am lucky enough to have the chance to tag a long with a friend to fashion week in nyc, but others my age are not so fortunate. I wanted to share what it's like to be behind the scenes, backstage and standing next to Marc Jacobs (my favorite) at his after-party at the Grammercy Park hotel.

I arrived on September 8, threw on my new Max Azria cashmere romper and went to work. Now, let me clarify, when I say "work" I mean, chasing my friend around as she interviews celebs, designers and models backstage and in the front row. I get to shlepp the bags, the Dailys (a magazine published each day of Fashion Week), the purse, the spare shoes, the make-up kit etc. in exchange for backstage pass into the shows and parties all week. Not bad, right? First up was Nicole Miller. I've never been a huge fan but I went in with an open mind (plus I got to sit front row next to Nicky Hilton, who smelled legendary by the way). I was pleasantly surprised to find a few pieces that made me yearn for the summer months once again. First a terrocatta silk off the shoulder romper (I love rompers, if you haven't noticed) and a blousey white silk jacket which I could picture going so well with every single thousand pairs of my skinny jeans, which I am almost ready to trade in for the widest leg trousers I can find.
That was pretty much day one, since my friend and I pooped out early. The tents are so exciting. It's crowded and loud and full of trends from around the world. Half the fun is checking out what people are wearing off the runways. All I want to do is run up to people and ask what they're wearing and where they got it, but in an effort to play it cool, I mostly just watch and learn. A great and oh-so-wearable trend for fall that I saw every place I went, was the jumper. Women of all ages were sporting them with simple tee's underneath and some with leggings. If you're planning on hoping on the leggings bandwagon for fall, I say save the cropped legging for jazzercise and make sure you are doing it as Marc would have it, long long leggings covered with thick socks and even leg warmers. Full length leggings elongate the bod, where as cropped cut you off at the calf. Boooooring. Backstage is a great place to trend watch because those models really get "effortless chic" better than anyone I've ever seen. The model uniform is pretty standard, but its the details that make each one of those skinny minnie's stand out in their own way. Each one wore their skinny jeans, ballet flats and massive wait-listed fall handbag with such unkempt grace I wanted to vom looking at my ensemble, wishing I hadnt tried so hard. Must sleep. More on fashion tomorrow.