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NYFW Day Three

This was my "Casual Friday" look for day three of NYFW. A little '30s, a little modern, a little pajama-ish. I wore heels because a lady can never let herself get too comfy. At least if she still wishes to be called a lady. Me and Audrey spent half the day trying to meet up and I ended up at Leila Shams without her where I was escorted to the VIP section and seated next to a celeb that I cannot for the life of me seem to place. Why was I seated there? Was it because I was well dressed? Because I had a camera? Because I'm way super cool? I don't know but maybe I'll put bets on the first guess considering the audience was at least 60% tan things wedged into solid colored mini dresses with crusty mascara. Not that I have a problem with crusty mascara. The thing is, I think they do have a problem with it which is maybe the root of my qualm with them.

Er... anyway, the Leila Shams show was pretty and I jumped in a cab right after to go play press backstage at Rag & Bone. I included a picture of me above peeking into a mirror in the chaotic backstage area where Guido's team was busy working on hair. They style mine for Lanvin and it was nice to see them again.

I stopped in a cafe on the way to the show and ate the quickest salad of my life. I ate it like a duck– I'm not sure I chewed anything! A group of italian tourists refused to offer me a seat at their counter but they did interrupt me to take photos of me between salad gulps. Maybe I should start charging for photos...

Finally met up with Audrey and Erica at Houghton which was presented outside. I wanted nearly everything that came down the runway– modern lace suits in black and white. Anything is better than those awful neon orange and yellow lace dresses every one has been wearing all summer but regardless the Houghton show was my favorite of the day and besides, they gave us free M&M's packaged in pill bottles so we can gorge on chocolate while looking like emaciated pill poppers. I don't know about you but I'm going to start eating all my meals from pill bottles just to piss people off.

Check out Audrey's post about this day for more photos. Stole the last couple in this post from her.

Hat and heels are vintage. Top is Its Mark Mitchell. Pants are SENA NYC. Bag is Bally.

Houghton FW2012

I was overjoyed to be invited to the Houghton show at NYFW yesterday by the hat designer for the line, Patrick Kavanaugh. This was the debut of the Houghton line which designer Katherine Polk displayed along a sunny runway at Lincoln Center. I think we all walked away a little tanned after spending time in such a light filled space! The clothing was immaculate and came in a variety of white, cream, and ivory which sometimes popped against bright red shoes. The line was inspired by powerful stylish women ranging from Patti Smith to Bianca Jagger. The blankness in color made me think of oversize paper doll clothing made to emulate each inspiration. Of course, paper doll clothing could never move and flow in the way that these pieces did. I loved the sheer silk collared shirts the best which fit effortlessly with a handful of the outfits.

The hats were amazing too! Patrick is a skilled milliner who I work with at my internship. The mauve hat I wore in my previous post was inspired in part by the white large brimmed hat shown above (of course its going to take a bit more training before I can create such a beautifully shaped brim). Thanks to Patrick, the wide brimmed hat will be sticking around through next winter and who can complain about that?

I opted for a clean retro modern look for the show, and more importantly, one to highlight my glitter collar! This is the first look at the finished design. I decided to forgo a covered button in favor of a string tie in velvet. These will be on sale in just a couple weeks and I cannot wait! What do you think about it?

I spotted the suit guy featured in the Bill Cunningham documentary at the show and apparently Nigel Barker was there as well.

I also saw Lady Gaga outside but she was too far away for me to scream "Lady Gaga!" and take comfort in the fact that I wasn't trying to offend anyone (only the weird kids are gonna understand that one).

Fashion Week day 1 was a blast and I can't wait to sneak down there in between obligations this weekend looking for more adventures!

Hat is vintage Joseph Magnin. Collar is STELLA (coming soon). Shirt is American Apparel. Skirt is vintage Imagnin. Shoes are vintage Saks Fifth Avenue. Glasses are Miu Miu. Coat is I.N.C. Clutch is handmade.

All photos taken by me (are we loving my new camera yet??). If you wanna use some just ask! I'll probably let you.

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NYFW Day Three

Houghton FW2012