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my nyfw: behind the scenes at rachel antonoff fall 2012

February 14, 2012 23 Comments

a couple of days back, i was lucky enough to attend the rachel antonoff fall 2012 presentation. i’ve said it before, but season after season she comes out with some of the most creative presentations during fashion week, and it’s always a treat to see what she comes up with next. this fall, she took us on a dreamy moonlit boat ride with another beautiful and wearable collection. the silk fern print was just lovely and the geometric florals were perfectly complimented by some stunning nail art. not only that, but we were treated to a musical performance by alia shawkat! so cool! once again, i can’t wait to get my hands on some of these pieces!

please note that all of these photos were taken by me and were originally posted on the modcloth blog. please only repost with proper credit!

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my nyfw: polyvore live!

February 13, 2012 21 Comments

just wanted to pause for a moment to talk to you guys a little bit about what i’ve been up to besides visiting shows here in new york for fashion week. i know i’ve mentioned it here and there, but i wanted to formally announce that i was asked to walk in the polyvore live runway show today! no, i am not a model, but i definitely jumped at the chance to support fit alumni and emerging designers! as a blogger, i feel like working with small and independent designers is a natural fit because we’re all newcomers breaking into the fashion world and starting out our careers in this exciting field. i’m so excited and honored to be able to model a lovely evening dress designed by fit grad sergio guadarrama of celestino. thank you so much to polyvore, fit, and cover girl for sponsoring the event!

so if you want to watch the show, it will be live streaming right here at 6:30pm e.s.t. (3:30pm california time). but if you aren’t able to catch it, no worries! i’ll have my camera in hand as much as possible to share my experience with you once it’s over!

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my nyfw: rachel comey fall 2012

February 12, 2012 14 Comments

the other night, i had the pleasure of attending the rachel comey fall 2012 show. i was allowed to take a look backstage to snap a few photos before the models got ready, so i was able to ooh and ahh at the epic shoes with very cool sheer socks designed in collaboration with hansel from basel. basically, it was a match made in heaven because rachel comey consistently makes the coolest shoes and hansel from basel always has the most creative socks! and well, i just can’t help but focus on those two details!

the collection was very sophisticated and minimalistic with a nod to the retro-futuristic ’60s with sleek beehives and cute vintage-inspired details like clear vinyl elements added to belts, dresses, and shoes!

please note all photos were taken by me. please only repost with proper credit!

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my nyfw: whit fall 2012

February 10, 2012 25 Comments

last night, i had the pleasure of attending the whit fall 2012 runway show along with a little sneak backstage to get a look at the hair, makeup, shoes, and accessories. one glance at the array of space age hair dos, and i knew i was in for a good show!

“the collection was inspired by the dreamy and romanticized portrayal of space in pre-moon landing pop culture…the resulting collection is a celebration of imagination and the night sky. the line feautures planetary prints on silks, structured metallics, retro jacquards, and brightly color wools.”

that and the excellent pairing of shoes by loeffler randall and orly genger by jaclyn mayer jewelry, and you’ve got one hell of a show. the mod mini dresses were perfectly retro fun, and i just can’t get enough of that planet print dress!

please note that all photos were taken by me! please only reblog with proper attribution.

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my nyfw: lauren moffatt fall 2012 presentation

February 9, 2012 58 Comments

as you know, i’ve been a huge fan of lauren moffatt for some time. and while i’ve been lucky enough to visit her studio to preview her collections a few times, i’ve always wished she would have a proper presentation! so you can imagine my delight yesterday when she shared her fall 2012 collection in two little class rooms at an old abandoned school. i snapped a few photos and shared them on the modcloth blog today, but i got so many that i just had to share the rest of them here!

“lauren moffatt’s fall 2012 collection is inspired by the innocent and classically undone style of a schoolgirl. the collection, with its timeless color palate and buttoned up silhouettes is effortlessly chic with just a tough of mischievousness that lurks behind every schoolgirl’s peter pan collar and pleated skirt.”

as with all of her collections, it was all about the details! my lens isn’t the best at capturing super close-up shots, but hopefully you can still spot some of the intricate lace, textured fabrics, and pretty silk prints in addition to interesting necklines and unexpected cut-outs all expertly styled by martha violante.

please note that all of these photos were taken by me. please only repost with proper credits!

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my nyfw: steven alan fall 2012

February 9, 2012 8 Comments

steven alan fall 2012

i woke up yesterday morning bright and early at 6:30am (ahem, 3:30am california time) to make my way to the steven alan fall 2012 presentation. the first show of fashion week! not only that, but it was an absolute pleasure to be able to take a peek backstage before the show and to get a chance to look at all of the pieces up close and personal. the only downside was that i was just a tad bit bleary-eyed and jet-lagged from my flight, so please excuse me if i am lacking in eloquence today!

the entire collection was stunning yet understated. one of my favorite looks was of a model with a fedora perched neatly atop her head with an easy, belted jacket reminiscent of a mexican blanket paired with a bold red skirt. the collection took a nod to the late diego rivera with it’s south american influences and pops of color, all the while remaining cool and casual. definitely a nice way to kick off new york fashion week!

all of these photos were taken by me. please only repost with proper credit.

steven alan fall 2012

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my nyfw: hello new york

February 8, 2012 21 Comments

after a bit of a rough morning involving a missed flight and several hours sitting around in a noisy airport before boarding another plane, i finally made it to my hotel in new york last night! i arrived a bit late, so i had just about enough time to change into my pajamas, unpack some of my things, and hop right into bed for one last day of “hibernation” from the blog before the beginning of new york fashion week.

so since i’ll be staying here for a little while, i thought i might show you the little space where i’ll be holed up for the next nine days!

my little room
makeup
a gift
this lovely little welcome gift was waiting for me when i arrived. thanks so much to lauren moffatt!

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work station

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a few things

February 2, 2012 11 Comments

just wanted to take a moment to share a few things that i’ve been up to lately around the web and in real life!

for those of you who didn’t catch it, i was featured in an article on refinery29 sharing my top drugstore beauty buys along with some other awesome bay area bloggers. you can check out the post here!

i also shared a guest post over at honey kennedy, one of my favorite fashion blogs! it features a few bits of my vintage ephemera collection along with a guest appearance from my kitty friend, momo.

photo via robert koo.

last week, i had the honor of speaking on a panel for a writing and publicity course at city college of san francisco. i used to teach 5th graders art and journalism and things, but it really didn’t compare to sitting in front of 50+ college students! i was a bit nervous at first, but the class was actually really nice and it was a wonderful experience to be able to talk about working as a professional blog writer to such a bright and enthusiastic class!

and tonight, i will be speaking on another panel. this time, at the fashion institute of design and merchandising. this event is public, so if you’re interested in the topic, “why blog? ask experts how to amplify your online presence,” then you can swing by from 6 – 8pm! a networking session and refreshments will follow!

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i love mona

February 1, 2012 13 Comments

one of the many reasons that i love having this blog is the vast network of connections that it offers. through the wonders of the internet, i was able to connect with moriah, the tel-aviv based designer behind the lovely brand, mona. she emailed me to show me her latest capsule collection which she recently showed during tel-aviv fashion week to a very warm reception.

as soon as i clicked on the link to her site, i was taken away with her adorable designs featuring so many of my favorite details like tiny novelty prints and peter pan collars alongside easy and effortless styling with a decidedly vintage-inspired aesthetic. and you’re in luck, because even if you aren’t in tel-aviv, you can get your hands on her beautiful pieces from both this season and last right here!

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current/elliott spring 2012

February 1, 2012 15 Comments

last week, while browsing around on refinery29, i got a peek at the new current/elliott spring 2012 lookbook. i was immediately smitten by this charming editorial that evoked the feeling of a lazy summer break. that and the fun springy elements like brightly colored polka dot jeans and pastel florals with crisp white shirts and little saddle shoes. it’s too bad it’s a rainy day out right now because these photos have got me longing for summer, and remembering all those summers from childhood’s past.