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Chic for Fashion Week: My 10 Must-Haves for #NYFW

Fashion week is once again upon us and as I’ll be running around town all week from Lincoln Center to Milk Studios to catch the shows, be sure to follow me @prettyconnected on instagram and twitter for all the latest happenings backstage and front! And as part of preparing for the big week ahead, here’s my go to list of products to keep me calm, collected and undoubtedly chic for fashion week.

Fashion Week Must haves

1. myCharge Summit 3000 ($79.99) – this may be your most important purchase for all of fashion week. In fact I don’t think I would have made it through last season without it. With up to

NYFW Karen Walker Fall ’13 Kicks Up The Cool

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We have always looked to Karen Walker’s collections for that unexplainable hint of cool, with a splash of quirk. Well this season, the mix of textures was the perfect storm of feminine florals, drool worthy draping and a color palette that wouldn’t quit. Described as “An alternative view to prettiness” this menagerie of textured fabrics and super styling (no one rocks socks like the Karen Walker girl) proved that beauty has many layers, and some stellar accessories.

NYFW: Backstage at Clover Canyon Fall ’13 Collection

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 The harsh winter winds seem to be subsiding in true March fashion coming in like a lion and out like a lamb. The same could be said for Clover Canyon’s Fall 2013 presentation, a statement making roar coming from their exceptional “Winter Palace” prints and while a feminine softness echoed throughout from ethereal color combinations, dainty details and romantic hair and make up by Kevyn Aucoin beauty.

Wesley Nault Spring 2013 Presentation

Wesley Nault’s spring 2013 showing was a curated collection for the ladies who lunch. Oh, and by ladies who lunch I mean young “it” gals who are feasting at what Nault described as a psychadelic picnic. A serene color story of hues that made you feel like you were floating placed on strong silhouettes by way of pencil skirts, sophisticated blouses, and a cheeky all in one sweater set created a perfect synergy. The prints packed excitement, the touches of iridescence made your pupils dance and the accoutrements of hair, make-up, bold baubles and swoon worthy shoes {courtesy of Christian Louboutin} framed each look in

NYFW: Venexiana S/S 2013 Runway Show (+ Video)

There’s no doubt that Kati Stern is a total rockstar. I think anyone that can pull off 71 looks in one show deserves that title. And classically Venexiana, there was tons of embellishment details, sparkle galore with gowns covered in layers of chiffon that hit the runway for her spring/summer 2013 collection. For the silhouettes, she kept it fairly classic — long fitted gowns (either strapless, one-shoulder or halter shaped) at the top with long graceful trains down the bodice.

While most of the collection is too over-the-top for my taste (I can be honest – it doesn’t have to be my aesthetic for me to appreciate it), there were some very feminine and softer gowns I thought were stunning. With this many looks there’s something for everyone and I like that she’s not afraid to play with a full spectrum of colors and embellishments.

{View the collection for yourself. Checkout my video from the finale}

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aW3UxRzalQo&feature=youtu.be

More images from the collection…

NYFW: Backstage at Venexiana Spring/Summer 2013 Show

Backstage at Venexiana was impressive! The hair, created by Philip Pelusi, Founder of Tela Design Studio and Tela Beauty Organics products was everything a runway look should be, exotic, unique and just complete artistry. With Symmetric rolls of hair, spun into a twist and around the sides of the models head, and then braided and pinned in the back out poured this stunning up do. To create the look, the team used Tela Beauty Organics by Philip Pelusi DRI SHAMPOO (Organic Dri Cleanser for the Hair and Scalp), COMPOSER (Organic Styling Product for All Hair Types) and HAIR GLOSS (Organic Elixer for Shine and Style).

There are elements of this style that would be achievable at home, however it took a lot of synthetic hair waived into the models real hair to create the volume and dimension.

{Backstage with Philip Pelusi}

Inspired by the Venexiana woman (who is not afraid to make a bold fashion statement), Mehron’s key artist Dani Fonseca created a dramatic yet versatile makeup look packing high-impact eyelashes to compliment the new collection’s vast range of colors.

{Mehron’s lead artist, Dani Fonseca in action}

“It was really exciting to work with a designer who loves color and makeup,” said Fonseca. “Mehron’s new iNtense Pro Pressed Pigments were essential for creating a look that mirrored the ferocity and elegance of the clothes on the runway.”

Get the look! Here’s how:

{Backstage with designer, Kati Stern at Venexiana}

NYFW: David Tlale Spring/Summer 2013 Presentation

David Tlale’s Spring/Summer 2013 Presentation, appropriately named “Transcendence”, showcased beautiful range of red, orange, and yellow colors, and very intricate detail. As the name suggests and David Tlale explains, the collection is a celebration of spirit and serves to free the viewer of the limitations of culture, history, and geography, and instead unites us in the beauty of fashion.

 

NYFW: Ruffian Spring/Summer 2013 Runway Show (+ finale video)

For the Spring/Summer 2013 show, Ruffian wanted to explore their love of couture within the context of Williamsburg, Brooklyn where they live. While the word couture didn’t come to mind when watching the models walk down the runway, it did make me reminiscent of my years living on Bedford Avenue. Sure, their were hipster elements – skinnies with oversized top,  printed pants, skirts and tops, (and all matched with Converse) — but it wasn’t contrived or trying to hard. The contrast of the baroque counterbalanced the minimalism, street style, and luxury fabrics that were cut into classic American utilitarian shapes.

I took a video of the finale for you:)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-dTfQUaSlUE&feature=youtu.be

Favorite looks… (I love the relaxed comfort of it all and the styling with Converse}

NYFW: Katie Gallagher Spring/Summer 2013 Presentation

I’m not sure what I was expecting when I walked into a room on one of the top floors of the Standard Hotel, but Katie Gallagher did not fail to impress with her Spring/Summer 2013 presentation. With the almost hypnotic voice of Ella Joyce Buckley singing in the background, enhanced the intensity to the already drama-filled “Everything Forever” collection that stood before me.

NYFW: “Strut” The Fashionable Mom Show Hosted by Wendy Williams

The biggest (non-fashion) trend of fashion week — besides iPads as cameras — moms! And this season they took the stage at Lincoln Center during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week for an unforgettable runway show hosted by Wendy Williams.

The crowd which consisted of (and celebrated) real moms, including actress Lisa Rinna, who walked the runway with a sexy back and white cocktail dress and then later again in a gold sequin number.  There were a variety of other moms that walked as well with their children dressed in various outfits from sporty to fancy.

All the models confirmed…