Tuesday, September 22, 2009

A summary of Fashion Week: Spring 2010

It was a long, busy and sometimes overwhelming week as I covered Fashion Week for my editor. Fashion Week was a bit different from years past - swag bags ("goodie bags" with high end merchandise) were pretty much non-existent. However, celebrities were present from Madonna to Courtney Love. And, of course, the stars of the show were the clothing by the various designers.

Overall the Spring 201o collections feature bright colors as well as neutrals (and even some matalliacs) and all have an overall positive feeling. Cut-outs and peak-a-boo features not to mention feathers will be seen in many garments in the Spring. Other trends to watch are: the return to the preppy look with blazers and knee socks; and the return of leisure suits (thankfully not the horrid ones of the past) but rather up-to-date casual clothing; and there is a hint of the 80s in the air. Dress hem-lines are all over the place but overall seem to be coming in at or just below the knee. It's going to be a great Spring!

My verdict? Thumbs up!

Monday, September 21, 2009

Christmas Catalogues

It's already starting... Christmas Catalogues are beginning to get sent out and if your mailbox is like mine, you'll start seeing an increase in your "snail mail". While some people hate getting holiday catalogues, I actually look forward to them - mainly because I have friends and family who pretty much have everything and coming up with ideas for presents can be time consuming and frustrating!

My favorite catalog of the year is always the Neiman Marcus Christmas Catalog. You never know what you're going to find. A speed boat, a hot air balloon, a BMW - if it's unusual then NM will probably have it in their Christmas catalog. If you want a peak at the 2008 catalog it can be found here: http://www.neimanmarcus.com/store/sitelets/christmasbook/christmasbook.jhtml and I will post when the 2009 catalog is available.

In the meantime, I am still trying to come up with an idea that doesn't involve stuffed animals or clothing for my 4 year old niece. Talk about the girl with everything, this child wants for nothing! And, while I tossed the idea of taking her to Radio City for the Christmas Spectacular around - my brother and sister-in-law pointed out that she probably doesn't have the attention span to enjoy it this year and so my search for a great present continues.

Tomorrow I will wrap up Fashion Week and all the fun things I saw. And, yes, I enjoyed my three day weekend - I earned it!

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Thursday, September 17, 2009

Michael Kors: Spring 2010

The Michael Kors collection for Spring 2010 is one of my favorites of this Spring 2010 show. Michael Kors goes for pastels, blacks, and, hems are being shown just below the knee. The show featured cuts out, geometric shapes and angles along with more traditional garments once again proving Michael Kors knows his audience and how to please them.

There is one way to sum up Michael Kors - it's wearable. And this writer is grateful to him for it!

The Last Day of Fashion Week

It has been a week of celebrities, fashion, parties and sometimes bizarre behavior. The clothes have been a mix of classic elegance to artistic to a few leaving many to wonder what the heck the designer was thinking.

Stay tuned as things wrap up for Fashion Week: Spring 2010 comes to a conclusion.

Wednesday, September 16, 2009

Narciso Rodriguez or Courtney Love? Which one was on display?

Can someone please pay attention to Courtney Love so she doesn't have to attend fashion shows to drive attention to herself? Ms. Love sat in the front row fidgeting, pointing, hair twirling, and, overall was a huge distraction to the Narciso Rodriguez show. Not only was it rude and lacking any class, it has people talking and not in a good way.

Getting back to the Narciso Rodriguez Spring 2010 collection (by the way, the show started 30 minutes late), Rodriguez as always, presented a classic collection (sticking to elegance and sophistication for which he is known.) One of the most memorable garments was a beautiful white gown that had a high/low effect (coming to the knee in front and cascading down into a full gown length in back.) Then again, this writer has always been a sucker for the high/low dress.

You can look forward to seeing Narciso Rodriguez on E-Bay in 2010. Yes, really.

Tuesday, September 15, 2009

Narciso Rodriguez

I'm on my way to the Narciso Rodriguez collection this evening. I am posting now since it promising to be a long evening. The show is being held in "The Tent", and, I'm sure he'll need the room. It's no secret that First Lady Michelle Obama is a fan (as well as some celebrity power-houses such as Sarah Jessica Parker) and that has helped Rodriguez's popularity, and, hopefully will give his business a much needed boost.

Rodriguez was able to purchase back 50% of his name in October, 2008 when he signed a deal with the Liz Claiborne empire in May, 2007. I think this is a sign that Narciso is indeed on his way back to the top, and, I'm personally hoping that is where he remains. He is one of this writer's personal favorite designers and, I am looking forward to tonight's Spring collection. And with that, this writer is running out the door to the show!

Announcing My Trip of a Lifetime - World Cruise 2011

Well, it's official I am now booked on the maiden World Cruise aboard Cunard's Queen Elizabeth which sets sail on January 13, 2011 from New York City. I will be reporting live on this sailing which will be followed up with a book about the 2011 World Cruise aboard Queen Elizabeth.

I am currently working with fellow travel writer and travel agent, Jackie Thresten about an on-board Meet and Greet and we are arranging for signed copies of my book about the 2011 Maiden World Cruise on Queen Elizabeth for all who book through Jackie Thresten. For more information about this sailing please visit: http://www.worldcruise2011qe.websiteworks.com/

Now back to fashion week!

Monday, September 14, 2009

Christian Siriano: Spring 2010

As Fashion Week continues I want to introduce you to someone I met over this weekend. She is truly an inspiration and I urge you to follow her blog: http://howtoattractthem.blogspot.com/ If you've ever felt alone, unwanted or full of self doubt this woman will inspire you along with her true story.

Back to Fashion Week...

Christian Siriano: Spring 2010

If you are a Project Runway fan this man needs no introduction. Christian Siriano's collection was a bit of everything but, the most notable statement of the show...THE SHOES! The outrageous spiky 6 inch heals had models walking (or was it shaking from instability) down the run way. One model actually gave up and took them off during the final walk. These shoes cannot be meant for real people, can they?? And for the Payless discount shoe store market? I'd think again Christian!

Sunday, September 13, 2009

Couture Fashion Week Ball at the Waldorf Astoria September 12 2009

Fashion week continues to be an amazing blur of fashion, parties, fun, oh and work (wink). Last night was the Couture Fashion Week Ball dubbed the "Red Carpet" at the Waldorf Astoria in Manhattan. The black-tie event was kicked off by a runaway show followed by a wonderful dinner and entertainment.

Andres Aquino continues to turn his shows into a true performances and this year has been incredible, and, I say BRAVO to the maestro!

A full report on the entire week's events is forthcoming so keep checking back. In them meantime, I am off to yet another event.

Friday, September 11, 2009

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Oh yes, I am off to another event this evening, this is merely a pit stop!

A new sponsor for this blog AND Fashion Week updates

What a way to end a great week! This blog is now being sponsored by Uprinting.com and I couldn't be more thrilled! Thank you Uprinting for approaching me, I will continue to work hard to make this blog better and better! Please visit and sponsor Uprinting.com

Fashion Week has kicked off with huge success. As part of Fashion Week last night (Thursday, September 10) stores, celebrities and designers sponsored "Fashion's Night Out". I attended the event at Saks Fifth Avenue and was graced with the presence of Carolina Herrera, Chris Benz and Elie Tahari who also attended the event along with Vogue’s Editor In Chief, Anna Wintour and Justin Timberlake. Fashion week continues with shows and parties through September 17, 2009.

Lastly remember today is 9/11 and never let any of us forget the events of that horrible day in 2001.

Thursday, September 10, 2009

Fashion Week September 2009 featuring Spring 2010

Fashion Week September 2009 featuring Spring 2010

Today marks the first day of Fashion Week in NYC. For those unfamiliar with Fashion Week it is the week when designers reveal their spring clothing lines. The schedule is as follows - the shows in Blue Text are being attended by yours truly.

THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 10, 2009
9 AM MICHAEL ANGEL
Salon
10 AM BCBGMAXAZRIA
Tent
11 AM DAVIDELFIN
Promenade
1 PM DUCKIE BROWN
Salon
2 PM MARA HOFFMAN / NICHOLAS K / WHITNEY EVE
Promenade
3 PM PORTS 1961
Tent
5 PM ROSA CHÁ
Salon
6-11 PM FASHION’S NIGHT OUT

7 PM CESAR GALINDO
M2 Ultra Lounge, 530 W 28th Street

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 11, 2009
9 AM CYNTHIA STEFFE
Salon
11 AM YIGAL AZROUËL
Promenade
Noon TWINKLE by WENLAN
Salon
2 PM CHARLOTTE RONSON
Promenade
3 PM MONARCHY COLLECTION
Tent
4-6 PM LEIFSDOTTIR
209 W 38th Street, 7th Floor
6 PM NICOLE MILLER
Salon
7 PM ARISE: AFRICAN PROMISE COLLECTIVE
Promenade
8 PM ERIN WASSON x RVCA
Tent
9 PM VENEXIANA
Salon

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 12, 2009
10 AM LACOSTE
Tent
11 AM GEORGES CHAKRA
Promenade
1 PM ANDY & DEBB
Salon
2 PM ADAM
450 W 15th Street
3 PM ACADEMY of ART UNIVERSITY
Tent
4 PM CHRISTIAN SIRIANO
Promenade
7 PM CHADO RALPH RUCCI
Tent
8 PM VIVIENNE TAM
Promenade

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 13, 2009
10 AM LELA ROSE
Salon
11 AM DEREK LAM
Promenade
Noon TONI MATICEVSKI
Altman Building, 135 West 18th Street
1 PM DKNY
711 Greenwich Street
2 PM THUY
Salon
3 PM HERVÉ LÉGER by MAX AZRIA
Promenade
4 PM DIANE VON FURSTENBERG
Tent
5 PM REBECCA TAYLOR
Salon
Y-3
Park Avenue Armory, 643 Park Ave
7 PM TULEH
Promenade
8 PM CUSTO BARCELONA
Tent
9 PM VASSILIOS KOSTETSOS
Salon

MONDAY SEPTEMBER 14, 2009
9 AM ZAC POSEN
The Altman Building, 135 West 18th Street
10 AM CAROLINA HERRERA
Tent
11 AM CARLOS MIELE
Promenade
Noon JILL STUART
New York Public Library
1 PM TRACY REESE
Salon
2 PM DONNA KARAN NEW YORK
711 Greenwich Street
4 PM YEOHLEE
225 W 35th Street, 16th Floor
5 PM TADASHI SHOJI
Salon
6 PM TONYCOHEN
Promenade
7 PM GOTTEX
Tent

TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 15, 2009
10 AM BADGLEY MISCHKA
Tent
11 AM BRIAN REYES
Promenade
1 PM PAMELLA ROLAND
Salon
2 PM MAX AZRIA
Tent
3 PM DENNIS BASSO
Promenade
6 PM WILLOW
Salon
7 PM TIBI
Promenade
8 PM NARCISO RODRIGUEZ
Tent
9 PM TONI FRANCESC
Salon

WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 16, 2009
9 AM TORY BURCH
Salon
10 AM MICHAEL KORS
Tent
11 AM NANETTE LEPORE
Promenade
2 PM 3.1 PHILLIP LIM
Tent
3 PM MILLY by MICHELLE SMITH
Promenade
5 PM ALEXANDRE HERCHCOVITCH
Salon
6 PM ANNA SUI
Tent
6-9 PM MARIA PINTO
Banchet, 74 Gansevoort Street
7 PM DOO.RI
Promenade

THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 17, 2009
9 AM RALPH LAUREN
Skylight Studio, 275 Hudson Street
10 AM RALPH LAUREN
Skylight Studio, 275 Hudson Street
11 AM RALPH LAUREN
Skylight Studio, 275 Hudson Street
1 PM ALLUDE
Salon
2 PM ISAAC MIZRAHI
Tent
3 PM TRIAS
Promenade
4 PM CALVIN KLEIN COLLECTION
205 W 39th Street, Ground Floor
5 PM CALVIN KLEIN COLLECTION
205 W 39th Street, Ground Floor
6 PM CHOCHENG
Salon
7 PM ARGENTINE DESIGNER COLLECTIONS
Promenade
8 PM TOMMY HILFIGER
Tent


SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. SHOWS ARE BY INVITATION ONLY.

Wednesday, September 9, 2009

Fashion Week September 2010 Begins Thursday the 10th

Yes, I've been very busy getting ready for Fashion Week, accepting and declining invitations. Making sure my passes are in order, and, it's been a frantic week already. Tomorrow I will report from Fashion Week so stay tuned!

Monday, September 7, 2009

Back from the Long Weekend

Back from the long weekend and gearing up for fashion week, dates, and a busy fall schedule! Stay tuned, it's going to be an interesting week!

Friday, September 4, 2009

Fashion Week September 2010

If you're wondering why I'm laying low, I will be involved with Fashion Week which begins September 10, 2009 in New York City. So stay tuned and have a wonderful and safe Labor Day Weekend!