There sure was a lot of red below the belt at NYFW. Remember when we first saw it?
New York Fashion Week: SEEN: Man Repeller
I spotted Leandra Medine, aka The Man Repeller just as she was leaving the DVF show. She's so sweet and I want her jeans.
New York Fashion Week: SEEN: Bill Cunningham
It made my NYF WEEK when I got to exchange a few words with Bill Cunningham! I spotted him in the tent and scurried after him to get a shot, then tapped him on the arm and told him what a huge fan of his I was. He said,
"Are you having a good time shooting?"
I nodded vigorously and he smiled and said,
"Just keep on shooting."
Good advice. If you haven't seen it yet, the film.
New York Fashion Week: Tracy Reese
I was invited to shoot the Tracy Reese show at New York Fashion Week and it was an incredible adrenaline rush!
The pit was packed. And although most of the photographers were friendly, there were some that could have been nicer.
One photographer was standing on his box which was on it's side. Hardcore. In fact, at one point I was even given a boost so that I could shoot from above. I was literally sitting on top of the backdrop at NYFW, y'all. Of course I was asked to come down, even though some of the photographers cheered me on and were telling me to hang on to the lighting rigs!
It was an awesome experience and not to mention such a fantastic show! Brightly coloured and lively! Orange and golds, and combinations to die for. Bowler hats, anyone? I'll take two.
Tracy Reese is the best. Thank you for the opportunity to capture your collection!
New York Fashion Week: SEEN
There was more cobalt, fur and floppy hats at the Lincoln Center than it's ever seen before.
Here, some more.
New York Fashion Week: SEEN: Christina K. Pierce
Look who I ran into in the tent at NYFW?
Christina from Christina K.Pierce Boutique in Boston. Looking stunning in a deep green dress from Lily and Migs Fall 2012 and kickin' it in sparkly Argentinian Paruolo heels.
(Via Instagram)
New York Fashion Week: The Tent
The Mecedes Benz Fashion Week tent at the Lincoln Center is a fairly iconic venue for a lot of the shows that take place during Fashion Week in NYC. Here, a glimpse into the "tent".
New York Fashion Week: Emilio Cavallini
We all have a pair of Emilio Cavallini's in our hosiery drawers, don't we?
Emilio Cavallini's box show was a sensual display of sexy leg and body wear presented with a screening of a short film, "Risqué Business at the Florence Excelsior Hotel". Both presentations of the show had the models donning intricate and dramatic hosiery with little or no added clothing. In exquistely crafted black lace, fishnet, stripes and animal prints, the line is a salute to the 1950s pin-ups, giving women a dramatic new way to show off their gams.
Risky business, indeed.
New York Fashion Week: SEEN: Joy + Caitlin
Other fun sightings, lots of prints via Joy Adaeze (she's so funky cool)! And studs via Caitlin who was wearing Dozani.
New York Fashion Week: SEEN: Clarence de Vil
DIY designer extraordinaire, and wearing a jacket created by post-its!
New York Fashion Week: Bibhu Mohapatra
I was honoured to be invited to attend my first New York Fashion Week and even more excited to cover some of my favourite fashion designers!
One being Bibhu Mohapatra, who we saw in Boston not too long ago. Attending his Fall 2012 show was a major highlight for me and his collection inspired by 20th century opera was absolutely breathtaking. There was an incredible display of sumptuous fabrics, sculptural fur, and delightful pops of red from within muted ivories, all immecably crafted. The models all wore custom created Zoya nail polish, red on the left hand and nude on the right, as an ode to Bibhu's mother who used to wear red on her left hand and went sans polish on the right, as it's customary to eat with the right hand. The positive energy backstage was palpable as everyone, including me, wanted to congratulate the designer on the success of his first NYFW runway show.
New York Fashion Week: SEEN: Nicolle + Helena
Happy Valentimes!
One of my favourite childhood comic books growing up was Tin Tin. That, and Archie comics. Needless to say I was pretty excited about the Tin Tin film (incredible btw) and was happy to see this V-day storefront display at Boston's Black Ink on Charles Street.
I'll take an "I heart Tin Tin" cup over chocolates and flowers.
And, I leave you with a clip from a very funny Valentine's Day episode, from 30 Rock. Have a good one folks, I'm off to get my hair did!
Boston Blogger February Meet + Greet
There was another Boston Blogger event last night, this time, hosted at Sonsie, 327 Newbury Street.
What a great turnout! I've only been to two BB events thus far, but I'd say they're getting better and better. Had a blast hanging out with fellow Boston Bloggers and meeting some new faces (as you can see with my checklist, I also missed a whole bunch)! There's always next time!
Thanks Katy & Alison, once again for organizing!
Bloggers seen here: Ben, Hannah, Anna, Sarah, Laura, Kate, Alison, Clair, Emily, Elly, Katy. For more photos from the event, visit Modly Chic's FB album.
Happy Friday!
Are you Team Patriots or Team Giants? Or are you looking forward to Madonna's performance during the half-time show? Or excited to watch the commercials, like the Ferris Bueller one that went viral in 60 seconds.
Or perhaps you'd rather be basking in the sun, like this woman in Paris.
Either way, I hope you have a wonderul weekend!
February: Art to Inspiration
I'm so excited about today's post as it's the first installment of the "Art to Inspiration" project, created by Supal from Chevrons & Eclairs. Every first Wednesday of each month participants produce a post inspired by a work of art as selected by Supal. The collected results will be posted over here.
Today's work of art comes from:
I was inspired by the two vibrant patches of blue in this painting. It reminded me of this pair of cobalt hued shoes I bought (a score at $7 from a shoe store in Downtown Crossing) but haven't yet worn. We're seeing cobalt a lot lately; I've worn it before, and now I'm inspired to give these heels a test drive. (Check out my Pinterest for more cobalt inspiration).
Want to join the Art to Inspiration Project? Contact Supal!
Husbandswear III: The Elbow Patch
Has anyone gotten on the elbow patch bandwagon, yet?
I really love the idea but quickly realized that the patches don't quite line up with my elbows! So until I can find a petite sized blazer with elbow patches, I'll admire those who wear them well, like my husband (Bill Blass blazer).
I also love the look of Tweed in general, and the way it looks so put together, like these two. The first, a model styled by Roopal Patel when she presented at Neimans. The second, a gentleman at the races. And I'm loving the brightly coloured Tweed seen at the Chanel Spring 2012 show (as seen on my Pinterest).
How about you?
Do you Elbow Patch or Tweed or Both?
ZOORA @ APPLE, Boston
Last night was the launch of Zoora held at the Apple store on Boylston Street in Boston.
We last met Aubrie and the Zoora team at Bradley and Diegel salon on Newbury for the test run of the site.
This time, the beautiful finished website was unveiled and the designer gowns were paraded in front of Apple's giant logo on the 3rd floor. The turnout was grand and everyone is so excited for Zoora to take off!
The website is up and running but the offical launch is on January 30 2012 with Trunk shows taking place in February.
(Caught on cam: Boston Bloggers A Stylized Hysteria and Scorpion Disco)
How to wear Plaid in 2012
Refinery29 shows you how to wear plaid in 13 different ways.
Here's one way as seen in a flea market in Amsterdam.
For more plaidspiration, check out my Pinterest.
Amsterdam: Accessorize with a Bicycle
As you can see by this video here (thanks Clair!), everyone and their grandma cycles in the Netherlands. It's true. Whether it's one person, or a family of four. Whether they're wearing heels, ballet flats or multitasking. They're cycling. Sans helmets, mind you. And apparently they have a "Sunday Bike" and a regular bike. The Sunday cycle is reserved for weekend excursions, whereas the regular bicycle is for city riding, and in case of theft.
Sometimes the only fashion accessory you need, is a bicycle.
