The shows

During fashion week this year, I volunteered at 4 different shows. The first one was a little known designer called Castellana. I have never heard of her before but from here on out, I will forever be on the lookout for her stuff. The clothes were a safari inspired collection, comparable to an haute version of Anthropologie. The line was deceptively simple but with the sort of small detailing that can propel a line of clothing from dull to delectable. Jean shorts studded with gold, maxi dresses made from electric blue chiffon, all against a summer paradise back drop.

Now on to some of our favorite designers...

Monique L'Huillier

The attendees ranged from Mandy Moore to Nina Garcia and the clothes stayed absolutely true to the season's trend of bright neons against a black back drop. The renaissance prints agains the banana yellow trench coats and body con dresses lent a sense of class to the fiercely sexy clothing. The ending dresses set the bar for the shows to follow with a burst of hand painted fabric and mermaid sillhouettes. When Monique herself came out for her bow, it was to a reception of barely suppressed mania.


Derek Lam

Set against the stage of chic minimalism, the structural, color blocking of the vacation wear inspired Derek lam collection brough only the best and brightest shining stars to the Lincoln Center site. In attendance were the reigning Queen of Vogue, Anna Wintour and of course Teen Vogue's own Amy Astley. The models walking in the show included Daria Werbowy and the rising star Jourdan Dunn. The orange jumpsuits and leather shift dresses quickly topped this bloggers list of drule worthy looks for the season.

Tommy Hilfiger

Leave it to Tommy to set the bar for stage production at its absolute peak. Reporters from Bader TV came early to watch the set up for this live televised fashion show.The strict, straight wooden lines on the back drop, matched the neat wooden invitations on the seats. This year, Tommy brought a 1960's punk rock twist to his normally preppy ensembles, and who better to model these youth driven clothes than the lovely Karlie Kloss? In attendance was Vogue's editor at large, Andre Leon Tally as well as the always stylish Evan Rachel Wood. The looks featured pencil skirted suits in blood red leather and skinny legged suit pants with Tim Burton-esque chalk stripes, finishing with camo printed beach cover ups and bathing suits that heralded a resurrection for the designer the likes of which the citizens of nyc have never seen before!

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The Fashion in New York City has no words to describe it. That is because this is one of the few places, aside from Tokyo perhaps, where one can dress in such a way that limits are not a factor. In fact Tokyo is probably the best city to compare with New York because both citys are defined by a strict divide in styles of dress. On the one end, the conservative, basic black, function seen in the new age of adult careerists. On the otheris the youth movement, those who break the mold and bring the fresh, insanity of possibility and carefree furvor to the world of fashion.

Those fresh, young hipsters celebrate the city for Fashion Week this week and there was no better way to kick off a week of beauty and creative passion than Fashion's Night Out. Fashion's Night Out, a celebration of music, clothing, and pop culture, was created by Anna Wintour in an effort to ressurect the excitement of the retail store, and bring today's computer generation back out to the streets. Such streets included 5th avenue where everyone from the stars of Glee to the spectacular Nikki Minaj could be seen everywhere from Saks to Versace; Soho where Rachel Zoe set the shoppers of the trendy boutique Intermix abuzz with the semi stressed out energy of obsession; and of course, the Meatpacking District, where several local indie bands made the walls of Theory, Vince and Tory Burch, pulsate with the sound of youth.

This last weekend, outside on the steps of lincoln center, the fashion week regulars put on a show of their own. Though, not famous, these fashionistas, both young and old, showed off their own personal styles, wearing everything from the most glamorous dresses, to the grungiest of jeans. It was a statement that no matter what showed up on that runway, the personal style of today's new group of young new yorkers, can never be pinned down.

Taking The City By Storm

Amanda

Stewart Weitzman Boots:

The new Balmain Leather Jacket:

Androgyney on the runway at Hermes:

Diane Von Furstenberg Florals:

Marc Jacobs Fist T Shirt:

Alexander Wang Sweater:

Instructions for an Insta Goddess

My favorite thing about clothes this season? Comfort!! Finally our dying wish has been granted, we have officially been given permission to look cute and be confortable all at once! Say goodbye to the micromini and hello to the peasant skirt. Goodbye to the bra top and hello to the boys flannel button downs. Winter is the time of year when you just want one gorgeous jacket and a cute pair of boots and and a chunky sweater to wear as you roast chestnusts on an open fire. Androgyny is back baby! And it is on the runways of Dior and Marc Jacobs. The Marc Jacobs logo tees are the opposite of form fitting and men's suits are always fashionable for making those handsome guys wonder about the body those lovely ladys are hiding underneath. All you need this season is one Balmain leather jacket, one pair of Stuart Weitzman brown lace up boots and and Alexander Wang sweater and you are set for the winter! Pair one chunky winter knit with a pair of leggings and voila! Insta goddess!

Harvard Hipster:

Frye Motorcycle boots:

Dr. Marten Boots:

Patterned American Apparel Leggings:

Croched Anthro Dress:

Harvard Hipster

I am currently residing in Harvard Square. Home of the best restaurants, street performances and yes fashion in the Boston ares. Yes some would say that that particular superlative belongs to Newburry street and Copley, but let's face it, Newburry tends to cater to the slightly older, slightly preppier set. if you are looking for fresh, young and flouncy, look no further than the hipster capital of New England. Some fashions that I am seeing again and again includetif the beautiful Frye motorcycle boot, the 70's chic Dr. Marten and the chunky wool cardigan, easily found in Urban Outfitters bargain basement. Forget Anna Sui and Alexander McQueen for the momment, young and fresh is so easily foun im your very own American Apparel and Anthropology. Find a pair of patterned leggings and hippie crochet halter and stalk the manicured lawns of Harvard......NOW!