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Farah Angsana Fall 2012 Runway Show

Farah Angsana brought the glam and sophistication of gala worthy, red-carpet gowns for her Fall 2012 fashion show. I got moved up to front row, which is always an amazing experience although especially appreciated for Farah since I got to see every detail and bounce in the fabric as the models flowed down the runway. Plus it makes for way better pictures!

This year, I like how Farah incorporated both short and long versions of many of the dresses she created –It just makes it more wearable for a lot of us that are lacking occasions worthy of long gown attire. The most moving part of the collection was the reaction the audience took to the finale dress. The gasps enough made it newsworthy as the model whisked down the runway in this strapless electric purple number that despite showing a decent amount of skin was so absolutely unique and elegant.

Enjoy the collection for yourself, I couldn’t resist the urge to film it and share it with all of you!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3mjXk7jeDSE&list=UU9BX-x1D-YtJhGoX2vY1TVQ&index=1&feature=plcp

Scroll through our picture gallery to see more images from the show:

 

Norma Kamali Cut Out for Fall 2012: OMO and KamaliKulture Presentation

Norma Kamali at her Fall 2012 presentation

The most unexpected Fall 2012 fashion week presentation award goes to Norma Kamali. She generally has as an innovative angle to every show — or really anything she does. Usually, it’s some type of digital or social media angle, however this time it was something completely different and unexpected…  Jumbo faux cut-out models instead of live models. Then on opposite ends there were projections of the models wearing the clothes and dancing around.

Showcasing both her Fall 2012 OMO collection on one side and her new KamaliKulture (priced under $100!) on the other. While artistically I loved the installation and ambiance of the room. I found it a little challenging to really examine the clothes. Naturally, considering they were made out of paper (or plastic?) –but for me so much of these presentations is getting to see the fabric and how it moves on a live body.

That said, I’ll just have to wait for Fall 2012 like the rest of the world to get up close and personal with the collection.

The Fall 2012 OMO collection

Fall 2012 KamaliKulture collection

LOVE this coat

Can’t wait to see this skirt in person

I dunno about the race car-esque number…

NAHM Presents Pretty Vintage Inspired F/W 2012 Collection

The room was buzzing as the grand piano played at the presentation for NAHM, the line of Alexandra Hilfiger (daughter of you know who) and Nary Manivong.  In it’s second season the duo presented a collection of boxy dresses with drop waist skirts, delicate blouses with ruffle trim, skirts with varying hemlines, in modern, youthful cuts.

Looking to the past, the duo took their inspiration from the 20’s and ancient Egypt. It was a strong showing and I loved the hieroglyphic print dresses, featuring tiny ancient Egyptians engaging in very modern activities: trimming hedges with giant shears, toting shopping bags, cruising on skateboards. The shoes, contrast platforms in coordinating prints, and black suede, were a great addition to the look.

Vintage-centic NAHM featured a “Sugared Neutral” nail with pink undertones. This color was custom blended by CND‘s Angi Wingle, but can be recreated at home by layering CND Colour in Desert Suede with one coat of CND Colour in Marshmallow Rose, topped with CND Super Matte Top Coat. Strong nude nails looked flawless with minty green wingtipped eyes by MAC and glamorous ’20s ‘dos by Aveda amidst punchy plum and eclectic green patterned fabrics.

 

Style Coalition Fashion 2.0 Awards Announced

Last night the Style Coalition Fashion 2.0 Awards brought together the top social media influencers to recognize and honor the most innovative fashion brands in the online community. Attendees gathered at the SVA Theatre in New York City to announce the winners and celebrate the new fashion frontier. Hosted by Robert Verdi, with a keynote address by Norma Kamali the night was a splendid celebration of inspirational achievements.

Yuli Ziv, Norma Kamali, Robert Verdi. Photo Credit: Style Coalition

Once again the big winner was New York-based fashion label DKNY, taking home awards for Best Twitter and Best Blog by a Fashion Brand, both of which are run by Donna Karan International SVP of Global Communications, Aliza Licht.

Winners were determined entirely by public vote, following an open nomination round. Other winners included Bergdorf Goodman picking up Best Facebook beating tough competition from Burberry, Dior, Gucci and Oscar de la Renta. Best Website was awarded to Marc Jacobs; Tiffany & Co. took home the award for Best Mobile App for its engagement

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Amex Wants to YOU to Experience Fashion Week

Good morning NYC! Today, we wake up to Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week. I for one, have a full itinerary of shows and events that I can’t wait to experience and share with you all; but first thing first — I need to pick up my press pass! I’ll be running around for the next two weeks and in case I get slow on updating my site, be sure to follow me on twitter @prettyconnected, for a whole-latta quick updates.

For all you big rollers and American Express holders dying to get in on the action, you’re in luck!  Amex, which is in it’s 10th season of sponsoring Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, is continuing their partnership with some of the industry’s biggest names to put on a series of fashion events and experiences exclusively for their Cardmembers.

“At American Express, we’re continuing to evolve our fashion portfolio season after season to give Cardmembers a unique twist on fashionable

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Happy 10yr Anniversary Oasis Day Spa + V-Day Specials

For the past 10yrs Oasis Day Spa has been a hidden gem, nestled in the basement of it’s Park Avenue location. Quiet, tranquil and private (adjectives you rarely associate with NYC), it’s like my dream bat cave, and a perfect afternoon retreat to shut out the world and bask in some much needed pampering. I celebrated their 10th birthday with a facial! Oasis Day Spa is one of the few locations that I have found that uses CosMedix; which is a highly efficacious, advanced cosmeceutical line, that just so happens to be my mother’s favorite skincare line (and she’s a very picky woman). If you’re in need of a facial and looking for someone to tell it like it is and give you the best advice for YOUR skin, ask for Evelyn! She’s lovely and so knowledgeable. If you’re looking for

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Harper’s Bazaar and Jeffrey’s Hosts Jeffrey Fashion Cares Event

Jeffrey Kalinsky thanking guests for their support of Jeffrey Fashion Cares
Sonja Morgan with blogger Jonanthan Valdez

Last night, Harper’s Bazaar and one of my favorite-if-I-could-afford-it stores, Jeffrey’s hosted an exclusive event to thank supporters of the Jeffrey Fashion Cares program. Hosted Harper’s Bazaar, editor in chief,  Glenda Bailey, and Mr. Jeffrey himself, Jeffrey Kalinsky, and designers Derek Lam, Peter Som and Rachel Roy it was quite an honor to be in the presence of so many wonderful fashion veterans.

Jeffrey Fashion Cares, is an organization that raises funds and awareness for people living with HIV/AIDS and members of the LGBTQ community.  Over the past 18 years, Jeffrey Fashion Cares has raised nearly $11 million for LGBT and LGBT youth charities and non-profit organizations, with 95% of every dollar raised going directly to beneficiaries through the New York and Atlanta events.

For those of you in NYC that would like to get involved, or attend the next Jeffrey Fashion Cares New York benefit, which will be held on March 26th visit jeffreyfashioncares.com

Mark your calendar: Elettra Wiedemann’s GOODNESS pop-up restaurant returns for NYFW

Mark your calendars and start making your reservations! From February 11th – 14th, Elettra Wiedemann’s GOODNESS pop-up restaurant returns to New York Fashion Week.

As some of you may remember from last fashion week, I worked with the glamorous and wonderful supermodel Elettra Wiedemann on her full service Fashion Week pop-up restaurant, GOODNESS. Well I’m excited to report that for this New York Fashion Week season, GOODNESS returns with an all new line up of prominent chefs including Mario Batali, Leo Forneas, Alain Allegretti and Julian Medina.

Open for lunch only from 11am-3pm on February 11th through the 14th, this years GOODNESS will be held at the Robert, located on the top of the Museum of Art and Design. And if you’ve never been to the Robert for dinner or drinks, you need to! Besides having a very stylish interior, the view is to die for! Set on the 9th floor of the Museum, it has ceiling tall windows that overlooks Columbus Circle and Central Park.

Do I have you convinced yet? Sponsored by The Daily Front Row and CIRCA, we’re pleased to announce that this years GOODNESS has earned the CFDA’s Health Initiative Stamp of Approval. Here’s the line-up:

  • Saturday, Feb 11th – Mario Batali of Babbo
  • Sunday, Feb 12th – Leo Forneas of ROBERT
  • Monday, Feb 13th – Alain Allegretti of La Promenade des Anglais
  • Tuesday, Feb 14th – Julian Medina of Toloache

Menu: A la carte or Prix fixe menu ($35)

Reservations are now being accepted at goodnesspopup.com

Also for the first time, Goodness is proud to present the GOODNESS Lounge by Renaissance Hotels on the 7th floor of the Museum of Arts and Design (two floors below the pop-up restaurant). Designed as a comfortable “living room” and wi-fi lounge for editors and fashion week goers to relax and recharge, the GOODNESS Lounge by Renaissance Hotels will feature a touch-up station from beauty sponsor Lancôme. CIRCA, the world’s leading global buyer of fine jewelry, will also showcase their collection of recycled, sustainable luxury jewelry in the lounge, offering attendees access to their collection of antique and contemporary collectible gems. GOODNESS also partnered with Talenthouse and DJ Zen Freeman to choose a resident DJ, and are pleased to announce the winner of our DJ competition, DJ Travisty, who will provide a soothing soundtrack of lounge music and modern remixes for the lounge.

Amazing Chops: Patrick Melville Salon Giveaway!

Under any other circumstances, if I was going to have my haircut by someone as experienced and sought after as celebrity stylist and co-owner of his namesake salon, Patrick Melville, I would probably spend half my morning styling it just to feel qualified enough to be in his presence and call myself a beauty blogger.  It goes along the same principle of those who clean their apartment before the cleaning person arrives.

Fortunately thanks to being an Aveeno ambassador, I’ve had the pleasure of meeting Patrick on a several occasions (he consults on their haircare line). There’s something so welcoming and laid back about his personality that I felt completely comfortable (although slightly embarrassed) to refrain from putting my best hair forward, and checked my vanity at the door. In fact, I wanted it to be completely natural — product free — down to the last flyaway and split end so he could assess the best way to cut it, and advice me on how to maintain it.

The good news was, Patrick validated that there’s no reason for me to stray from my natural black color or abandon my long locks. Alas, I am not meant for short hair. However my dry ends needed to go, and my layers were in desperate need of fixing — I’m still recovering from a bad haircut I received in Portland last year (I knew I shouldn’t have trusted a hair salon that serves beer in the waiting room). And despite being capable of remarkable shine when my hair is healthy and happy, it gets desperately dry, especially on the ends and during the winter months.

Patrick used Kerastase Elixir in my hair to help restore some hydration and recommended I add an oil or comparable product to my hair regime. He also insisted I leave a little leave-in conditioner on the tips of my hair for added moisture, and to help keep the ends healthy.

Skimming only a few inches off the length, Patrick Edward Scissorhanded his way into giving my hair more texture and evened out my layers. By the time he was through, my hair was so much healthier and unbelievably soft and shiny!

When I left the salon, I looked like I was walking off the set of a hair commercial; which I was grateful for considering it lasted 3 days and I had a calendar full of press events to attend. Not having to worry about my hair was the biggest time-saver, not to mention I’ve never received so many compliments on my hair by some of NYC’s top bloggers.  Instant ego-boost, vanity in check!

ENTER TO WIN THE GREAT MAKEUNDER: Are you or someone you know, in need of a change?  If so, nominate them (or yourself!) for a chance to win a cut and color ($260 value) from Patrick Melville Salon! Tell the salon in 250 words or less why you or your nominee deserves to win by February 10th, using one of these methods:

The winner must be available during the week of February 13-17th to come in for their cut and color. For more details on this giveaway, visit the Patrick Melville Salon & Spa blog: RinseReadRepeat.com. Good luck!

Kmart returns to NYFW to solve your #fashionweekproblems and partners with Chrissie Miller of Sophomore

Chrissie Miller modeling her Kmart design

Kmart has become quite the fashionista! You may remember from last years New York Fashion Week seasons, Kmart developed a concierge program where elite fashion week goers could tweet them @kmartfashion, with their #fashionweekproblems (using that hashtag) and promptly be delivered a care package of solutions. We’re talking mascara, chapstick, tights, hair elastics, Dr. Scholls flats! In the name of fashion emergencies, if there was a problem, Kmart had the solution! And did I mention it was free? And, yes considering how accident prone I am (or just plain forgetful), I took full advantage of their services.

Good news fellow fashion week friends, next week Kmart’s concierge service returns for New York Fashion Week! And they have partnered with SOPHOMORE designer, Chrissie Miller to design a limited edition shirt that will be worn by the Kmart representative delivering your goodies. And although the shirt is not for sale, it will be offered as a gift with purchase (while supplies last) at SOPHOMORE’s 143 Ludlow Street, location. I was lucky enough to snag a tee at the shirts unveiling event and peaked some of this years menu offerings for the concierge program; which included Emergen-C, Colgate Wisps, COVERGIRL mascara, FIGI water, Coconut water, elastics, bobby pins, chapstick and more.

Note to self: Don’t forget to tweet my #fashionweekproblems to @kmartfashion.

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