My Style: NYFW Flashback

Aaah the memories. Fashion Week has once again decended on New York, but this time I'm not there. I keep seeing all the photos and updates from the runway, and it makes me sad. Why am I not there too?! But when I see other style mavens all bundled up that's when I'm glad that I passed on this trip. How can you be cute in the cold? I digress. For this edition of My Style, I dug up on an oldie-but-goodie from my past days at Lincoln Center.

This look was something that I threw together at the last minute. You know when you went out partying the night before and you're running late for a morning fashion show. Well, that's this. The truth is, it's actually a repeat. Shhh, don't tell. I slipped it on briefly for a party but didn't funk it up. Besides, I didn't get photographed wearing it... I don't think. Geez.

Every fashion blogger has her NYFW outfits planned out in advance. We lay everything out and sometimes even take pictures of our looks so that we're organized for the trip. But you also have to pack some extra separates just in case you pull something from a showroom. I grabbed this dress from BCBG the night before the company's show when they were still finalizing all the runway looks. I'm usually not a girly girl, but for some reason the lace was just calling me.

So I didn't have time to straighten my hair from a job that I'd done the day before. I woke up in the morning and I looked like I'd gotten into a fight with a flat iron. My edges were already starting to curl back up. There was no way that I was going to straighten my hair all over again, just to have it attacked by humidity once I went outside. In a frenzy, I threw on a hat I borrowed from my girl Taye and off we went to Lincoln Center.

Beauty is pain. I got these Giuseppe Zanotti sandals on super sale and knew they'd be perfect for fashion week. The problem is I forgot to break them in beforehand. They may look good, but talk about uncomfortable. These babies only feel good when you're walking on thick carpet and rose petals, not when you're trekking around the city.

The Look
Dress: BCBG Max Azria
Jacket: L'Agence
Hat: H & M
Shoes: Giuseppe Zanotti
Clutch: Mano
Necklace: Stella & Dot
Despite the hilarious circumstances surrounding this outfit, it was a hit. When Taye and I finally got to Lincoln Center photographers swarmed us. We had to politely fight our way through the frenzy to make whatever show we were going to. Afterwards I graciously posed for the cameras. I miss those flashing lights. Thanks to Taye and photographer Aristide Loua for snapping these shots.

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Literally, this is what I'm rocking today. Shirt by Future HereticsJewelry by Stella & Dot

Goodies Galore

Besides the runway shows and the people watching, there are tons of perks at fashion week. Free stuff! Think about it, after a long day of looking fabulous and networking you need a little pampering. This season, the Empire Hotel was the prime destination for gifting suites and beauty lounges. You know I indulged.

My very stop on my lounge tour was the BWR PR "Kick Off Your Heels and Get Glam" suite. As soon as Taye and I walked in the room the atmosphere was warm and inviting. Since we had literally just been fighting the humidity outside, we made a beeline straight over to the Bare Minerals makeup chairs to get touched up. The very sweet makeup artist used the new Bare Minerals READY SPF 20 foundation to refresh my face and the Well-Rested brightness to wake up my eyes. A little mascara, blush, and lip gloss and I was right as rain.

Now that I was feeling pretty again, I headed to Stella & Dot for cute bags, journals, and jewelry. The wonderful ladies there let me make my own charm necklace. It turned out super simple and super cute. Next we snagged some comfy flats from Footwear and a few must-haves from Foot Petals. That's just what I needed to save my footsies from the pain of heels. I also scored a a quick manicure that I desperately wanted. That suite was just what I needed to recharge and prepare again for the tents.

For the next few days, Taye and I hopped from suite to suite. We went to the Clarins lounge to check out the new Beauty Flash Blog where we scored a sample of the Beauty Flash Balm. Can't wait to try it. We were also able to sneak in a quick massage too. Then there was the Spanx suite where we got to preview the spring collection. The lovely ladies of Spanx were nice enough to give us a couple of intimates. The older I get, the more I feel like I need Spanx to lift up what gravity is trying to bring down.

So many lounges and suites that I'm probably leaving out, but they were all wonderful. Don't be surprised if you see me sporting my complimentary swag in the near future. It's all sooo cute. Thanks to all the above for your hospitality. Sharing is caring!