The Fashion Diary: Part 1

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Tales of Fashion Week A/W14


"It seems fashion week is here. I say it seems as I’m in full denial of thinking about the event; 1, too much excitement, and 2, the guaranteed “what do I wear to the shows” morning of migraine panic attacks. This year there are a few things I plan on doing differently. Firstly, instead of dressing up, I plan on channeling this lost homeless person look. It starts with tousled just woke up didn’t do anything Afro hair, think black Alexa Chung. Then I proceed in wearing nothing that touches my body at all; Hanes tee, harem pants, and ends with one expensive thing. I’m really relying on that one expensive thing to throw everyone off. I want people to think that I just accidently wandered into the tents from a shelter. Then they catch my Miu Miu sunnies hanging off a stained tee, and just don’t know what to think. There’s nothing I enjoy more than a confused P.R. girl wondering who and how. Another thing that I will do differently this year is I will smell like food; I will smell like that because I will have just eaten. I will be full in Bryant Park! I repeat I will be full in BRYANT PARK! This is a change as I make my transition from the runways to the audience. I can’t tell you how excited I am to have a nice sandwich before I enter the tent, hell, I might even bring snacks! Snacks also double as ammo when a model messes up, something as innocent as goldfish can be easily whipped onto the catwalk to reprimand unwarranted mistakes, “bad model, bad model.” Think Elie Saabe Couture Show tumble in Paris this season, which merits a tossed lunchbox. Tres tragic for her, here’s the link if you missed the stumble  #sorrynotsorry 

Model falls on the catwalk during Elie Saab show in Paris | Mail Online www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/.../Model-takes-tumble-sashays-catwalk-Elie...‎ 25 mins ago - MailOnline - news, sport, celebrity, science and health stories · Home · U.K. ... Model loses her balance and falls in Elie Saab couture show ...

Wildfox Sweatshirt I Need A Drink  NYFW FW 2014 collection

Wildfox Sweatshirt I Need A Drink  NYFW FW 2014 collection

Day 1 Kicked off with the Lisa Perry Presentation at her storefront on Madison Ave. Two rows of benches framed the in store runway and makeshift press pit. Models strutted out in pairs of 4, well, all models but one, who looked like she’s was literally afraid to walk a normal pace, so slowly inched her way down the short catwalk. The crowd consisted of mostly middle-aged Upper East Side housewife’s, so I was expecting the clothing to follow suite with the blandness of the audience. I was pleasantly surprised when Lisa Perry’s first look was strong structured fabric, feminine detail, and a mixture of metallic boxy shapes. I’m so down with the concept of sexiness that has nothing to do with clothing being at all fitted. Her color palette was a range of black and whites, greens, and silver metallic that carried through from the short frock dresses, to the strapless black boxy show stopping last look. The dress was literally perfect, although, anything looks good on a size 0 5 foot 10’ model, I'm not so sure how much I would love the clothes for the older age group of woman that can actually afford them.

I spent my time in between these shows eating stuff, drinking stuff, eating more stuff.

By C. Money 


A Chung Obsession

Alexa Chung perfect cat-eye makeup
Alexa Chung perfect cat-eye makeup

So I must admit I’m in the midst of a minor obsession with Alexa Chung. I'm Probably late on the uptake,seeing as she’s been featured everywhere for years now, but I had always labeled her as annoying, UNTIL, I got her recent book IT. It’s witty, chic, and filled with amazing film images, taken by Alexa.  I really like when you can get a feel for a persons esthetic through their work, her book does exactly that. From the perfect cat eye, to her almost flawless execution of tomboy meets 12-year-old girl ensembles, it stays true to a very specific style that has made her so coveted. Chung spoke to Vogue.com about the launch of her own brand, another exciting thing coming in 2014. It will be interesting to see how the star translates to a wider audience in the commercial fashion arena. For now however, getting a piece of Alexa Chung’s fashion can be done by snagging something from her makeup collaboration with the London brand Eyeko.

EyeKo and Alexa Chung
EyeKo and Alexa Chung

To get the perfect Alexa Chung cat-eye pick up the set here! xxx

Love Is In the Air at Spring Haute Couture <3

Chanel Spring 2014 Couture Collection

As the snow falls here on the streets of New York City, so too do the spring 2014 couture collections in Paris. Most notably for me this a.m. was waking up to images of Chanel. The pastel creations paired with sneakers, (tying back to my “Sneaking Away From Heels in 2014,”) were more than inspired. The collection was wearable, romantic, and dreamy, just enough to make one forget the snowfall. Xxx

Check out the full collection here on Style.com

Chanel Spring 2014 Couture
Chanel Spring 2014 Couture

Channeling Chanel Beauty

I’m really in love with the Chanel Couture beauty looks for Spring. It was refreshing to see the cat-eye, a makeup trend thats been around forever, (and put on the maps most memorably by Bridget Bardot,) get a much needed update paired with the bottom- lid glitter liner! Try it on your own with this pick from Sephora!

Chanel Spring 2014 Couture Beauty Looks
Chanel Spring 2014 Couture Beauty Looks

Spring Pastel Perfection

In the sprit of the spring shows, here are some easy pastel looks from T by Alexander Wang available on shopbop.com, to update your wardrobe for the coming months. I love the idea of light pastels, paired with your favorite leather and biker boots or sneaks. It's instantly "model off duty," relaxed and effortlessly chic.

T by Alexander Wang
T by Alexander Wang
netaporter.com
netaporter.com

She NAILED It

Get funky this week with your nail art via Alexa Chung inspo!

Alexa Chung Nail Art
Alexa Chung Nail Art

Todays Fit

Im wearing; Phillip Lim jumpsuit, Topshop boots,Missoni scarf,Icons H&M Leather, vintage fur coat, Dior sunnies, Chanel bucket bag
Im wearing; Phillip Lim jumpsuit, Topshop boots,Missoni scarf,Icons H&M Leather, vintage fur coat, Dior sunnies, Chanel bucket bag