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A Week in Review
Ted Baker suited me up nice and freshy fresh for NYFW!
It wouldn’t be Fashion Week without a proper storm, and Finding Nemo is just in time to put a damper (ha! a pun, though not intended) on my footwear selections. It’s quite impossible to look sleek while there’s sleet on the ground, especially when you’re prone to sidewalk slipping like me. But with every onslaught of rain or pilage of snow, Fashion Week manages to pull through with undaunted street style photographers huddling outside waiting for the stylish crew that says “to hell with this weather”. And the poor models, bless their teenage hearts, brave the cold and dash from show to show, many without a driver to escort them.
As for me, I’ve decided it’s rain boots and ponchos until this weather lets up. I may be daring about many a thing, but I’ve already chipped a tooth from slipping in the snow thanks to an inappropriate shoe choice once and I don’t plan on making the same mistake twice.
I’ll update you on my fashion week take aways soon, but until then peep some of the other happening’s in the world of Sonia.
Martinis on me and this cute penguin shaker thanks to CoverGirl!
I started a new writing class that brings me back to some old stomping grounds
Major model stink eye happening at the Whit presentation (more NYFW photos soon)
Someone confiscate my scissors! Lopped off another inch or so all by meself!
The ultimate handbag ready for some fashion week stuffin’ thanks to Khirma Eliazov
NYFW SS 13 Diary – Part 2
I’ve been swept up in a tornado of Fashion Week (ironic because NYC also had a legit tornado) but now that it’s Tuesday it feels good to see the light at the end of the catwalk tunnel. And so before I go any further I would like to say: Thursday, you and I are going to enjoy a big pizza.
Here’s a recap of the first few days with both my own photos and legit runway photos that I couldn’t capture no matter how hard I tried.
Rebecca Minkoff
Ladylove Rebecca Minkoff showed a 70s inspired collection that was updated, refreshing, and 100% Sonia closet ready. White flared pants with floral brocade embellishments, slouchy shorts, vests, and breezy tunics made up the collection that will no doubt put me in major debt next season.
Rebecca Taylor
Take me back to the 80s why dontcha! Rebecca Taylor showcased a California-cool 80s girl with pops of bright orange and lavender purple in swingy silky fabrics and lots of rhinestone embellishments. She also brought back bleached chambray in the form of…wait for it…a jumpsuit, all topped off with Westward \\ Leaning reflector sunglasses. My cup o’ tang, indeed!
Suno
Every time I see Suno’s collection come down the runway I have to whisper to myself “be still, my heart.” Erin Beatty and Max Osterweis may as well have invented the print, and each season their textiles get better and better. This season was full of poppy floral prints, shimmery silks, and comfy white cottons that reminded me of the nightgowns I wore as a wee tot. I was also a huge fan of the silhouettes — crop tops (yippee!), A-line skirts (lady hips are happy), and waist-skimming blazers that I’ve seemed to start collecting from Suno. So, I’ll say it again: Be still, my heart.
Prabal Gurung
I may have been stuck behind a giant photographer at Prabal Gurung, but that didn’t prevent me from seeing the glorious details in each of Prabal’s pieces. Peplums were featured in new areas (see below the boobs), flowy chiffon was aplenty, sportswear redefined into ready-to-wear gave the collection an edgy/youthful quality, and Prabal’s signature twindly feathers decorated his ready-carpet ready dresses. What is it about feathers that just make everything so…glamourous!
MM6 Maison Martin Margiela
I had about 10 minutes to pop by this presentation, but it was enough time for me to know those frenchies do it best. Tailored denim, slouchy sweaters, shirt dresses, and midi to full-length skirts made up a collection that defines itself on only the coolest of cool.
Altuzarra
Well, Joseph Altuzarra sure knows about tailoring! This season he re-defined the blazer adding slits just below the shoulders so women can wear them as blazers, capes, or that cool over-the-shoulder editor way. Gypsy-inspired fabrics and layering was combined with engineer stripes reminiscent of the Osh Kosh overalls I wore as a youth. And before I move onto the next collection, let’s just us all take a moment to wipe up our drool from those delicious gladiator boots. THOSE BOOTS.
Catherine Malandrino Black Label
I kicked off Sunday morning with a bagel, coffee, and Catherine Malandrino, which had me rethinking my doughy everything bagel with scallion cream cheese. The bra tops, cinched-waists, and an array of fitted bodices already have me thinking next spring’s fitness routine. Sign me up for that kickboxing class because the outfit you see in the forefront shall be mine.
Derek Lam
Leather? For spring? Groundbreaking! And I’m not being the Miranda Priestly sarcastic. Derek Lam sent out sculpted, buttery soft leather in the form of crop tops and pleated skirts; and on top of that he dazzled my eyeballs with swirly, hallucination-inducing textiles in figure-flattering (hallelujah!) silhouettes. Also, I wanted to touch everything. It’s not fair to have to look at woven skirts, juicy leathers, and confetti-esque dresses coming down the runway and not be able to touch them. It felt like I was in a museum. Sound the alarms!
Tommy Hilfiger
Finally! Some buttery soft leather I could touch! Tommy Hilfiger, man of my American pride sartorial dreams, you gone done it again! This season he updated his signature preppy stripes in race car driver leathers, silky pajama suits (I never want pajamas as everyday wear to go out of style), and chunky knit sweaters that aren’t necessarily “spring” appropriate, but work if you’re the East Coast wasp sailing on a boat in Nantucket. Sign. Me. Up.
More later!
Head Topper
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Here’s a little glimpsey at what I wore on the third day of NYFW. I like to think of it as Crocodile Hunter meets Pamela Morrison with a side of coffee—literally. I’ve had those Zara wedges for about three years now, and truth be told I’d almost forgotten about them until I found them at the back of a shelf. Maybe I took the whole matching browns thing a little too far, but I actually like how they compliment each other.
As for the hat, nothing completes an outfit quite like a head topper. I’m convinced that you can be wearing one of the most basic outfits known to (wo)man, but if you throw a hat on top of that noggin of yours you’ll look like you own the sidewalk you’re walking on.
Now if you’ll excuse me, I need to go tackle the mound of clothes on my floor. More NYFW posts coming soon to a Runway Hippie blog near you.
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{ D’Armand Jacket, Club Monaco Vest (similar here), Jigsaw Sweater, Madewell Jeans, Zara Wedges, Mulberry Bag, Rag & Bone Hat, Whole Foods Coffee }
// photos via Teen Vogue by Mark Iantosca
It’s Here
New York Fashion Week is officially here! I’m off to the tents in t-minus 10 minutes for a full day of shows, but instead of providing you with the usual “What’s In My Bag” post, I thought I’d share two categories of essentials that I cannot live without (especially this week).
Category 1: the Technology
Holy frijoles, what would I do without my iPad? I admit I don’t use it that often in the off-season (did I just equivocate Fashion Week to baseball/football?), but man does this little gadget save me from endless nights without sleep.
Book worm alert! If I’ve got any time to spare between shows you can either find me feverishly blogging on the aforementioned pad-of-wonder or flipping through the faux pages of Gloria Steinem’s biography on my Kindle.
I would discuss the camera that’s glued to my hip, but I think that’s kind of stating the obvious…
on to Category 2: the Makeup
As much as I’d like to think I’m one of those girls that can just roll out of bed looking maaaah-velous, I’m not. And though I rarely carry makeup around with me, I find that a hectic day of running from one end of the city to the other can really take a toll on my appearance. Thankfully, I’ve discovered three products that have saved me from some serious humiliation once the street style cameras start their clicking.
Elf Cosmetic’s Under Eye Concealer and Highlighter might as well be called a magic wand. It not only conceals the dark circles that pile up under my eyes, but it also covers up all those lack of sleep pimples and simultaneously works as a highlighter when I need a little pick-me-up on my cheekbones.
The Shu Uemura Eyelash Curler, a.k.a. my godsend. One quick curl on my lashes and poof!, my eyes are so open it’s like I’ve had five cups of coffee.
I get chapped lips like nobodies business. One gust of wind and my lips turn into the Sahara Desert. L’Occitane Moisturizing Lip Balm has been my lifesaver on more than one occasion and I’m not ashamed to say that I’ve also used it as a hand moisturizer in desperate situations.
So there you have it – two polar opposite categories that come together in a week of never ending fashion.
Stay tuned for my fashion show recaps in the next few days and in the meantime follow me on instagram and twitter for up to date Fashion Week adventures!
A Week in Review
{ Teddy bear stole my new KARL by Karl Lagerfeld collar }
It currently feels like the start of Spring in New York, which of course gives me anxiety because you just know there’s going to be a giant snowstorm in the middle of Fashion Week, but I have my fingers and toesies and eyeballs crossed that the crisp, sunny weather sticks like the snow should be doing right about now.
Though I’ve been staring longingly out the window at the perfect weather while being chained to my desk with Fashion Week prep, this week has been surprisingly manageable (calm before the snow storm?). This weekend however, is going to be one giant whirlwind as I finalize schedules, attend a few fittings, start my apartment search (wh0 slipped me those crazy pills, honestly?), and of course, the Super Bowl, otherwise known as nachos fest. I’m hoping to get a bit of rest in there somewhere because there’s no need to get bags under my eyes before Fashion Week, since it’s pretty good at doing that for me by day 3. God, I love Fashion Week season!
{ The start of organized chaos }
{ Clowin’ around w/ Agatha Luiz de la Prada & the Forward Fashion Project }
{ Backseat taxi ride boredom }
{ ‘Tis the season! }
{ New Ash sneakers for NYFW }
