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Herve Leger by Max Azria Fall 2011

...Just a few of my runway favorites. :) xo-SBG

 

Marc Jacobs S/S '11 /NYFW

One day I hope to attend a Marc Jacobs Show... until then, here are a few amazing photos taken from thesartorialist. xoxo-SBG

Bummed about Africa/NYFW

photo via StyleBubble

For the past two years running I have humbly accepted an invite to the ARISE Magazine runway show during NYFW. This year however, I received the sad news (possibly a rumor?) that the magazine had folded, and therefore there would be no looking forward to the most amazing show of the week.  I was/am bummed to say the least, but in the midst of my 'bummed-ness' I came across an AMAZING Kenyan line, SUNO.  SUNO was birthed in '08 by Max Osterweis after many years of collecting textiles from the African country.

The coolio fact del dio is that each garment is designed and developed in NYC, but there after, taken to Kenya where it is produced. This allows for a flood of East African influence of Kenya's talent, and authentic construction.  

In the photos below from SUNO's showing at fashion week, one may be overwhelmed at the vast amount of mixed graphical prints, many not even resembling african origins...but this s/s 11 season it seems as though SUNO went for a more romantic feel. crazy mixture of prints but smoother less vibrant colors...

Either way, I love this new collection, as I love any printed pieces...and have been inspired to incorporate a few ideas into my little philadelphia home decor. A double sided dotted/striped pillow perhaps...? I must start small...dont want to shock the cat into not recognizing her surroundings as lady fatness is so easily stressed, smh. lol :) stop by in a few, for some 'new girl in an old house' posts. xoxo-SBG 

All photos via StyleBubble

Mara Hoffman S/S 2011/NYFW

All Photos Found via SheBreathes

I've always loved the bright graphic prints from Mara Hoffman.  These photos from her Spring/Summer 2011 line are so interesting and beautiful I had to share them with you all. For more, visit SheBreathes.com. XOXO-SBG

Bloggin' from BCBGMaxAzria Show/ NYFW

All Photos were taken by SBG and are the property of StyleSkinnyBlog

 

 

Lincoln Center w/ Blowfish, NYFW

(Bag:Fendi, Jacket: BCBGMAXAZRIA, Leggings: Express, WifeBeater: H&M, Shoes: "Corbus" Blowfish... Photography: L. Stacey Rose)

Wonderful thanks to Elise and the team from Blowfish shoes who, after seeing my twitter woes from stepping in a pile of dog poop with my favorite black Blowfish flats, so graciously offered to send me a new pair. These lovely little shoes are so cushion-y & comfortable...the perfect accessory to explore the Lincoln Center, Mercedes Benz Fashion Week's newest location (inside photos to come).  ...and S/O to the LC security, who promptly yelled at me to get off the roof in photo 4. "Now, what happens if you fall off and want to sue us? Why are you even up there?!" ....for the love of the shot, sir...and the shoes. ;)  

xoxo-SBG

Click HERE for the shoes below & Check out more BlowFish Shoes HERE

 

ARISE: African Promise Collective Show

I finally have a chance to post about the runway show by ARISE Magazine.  The African Promise Collective showed on friday night, and as I told you all before, when I found out about this show I was super excited to go see it...but alas, I had no idea who to contact for an invitation. I eventually posted a status update on my facebook account asking if anyone had any sort of information, and was pleasantly surprised when my buddy Todd hit me up with the 'get in' details...NICE.  

(He took this photo below)

The show was amazing (and PACKED), to say the least!  The lighting was dark and mysterious as green leafy rainforest-like images danced on the walls.  The speakers played a mix of rainforest-like sounds (birds, elephants, monkeys) before the show began, which actually was a bit strange to me...I thought the magazine was meant to show all that Africa had to offer, and scratch the notion in people's minds that if you're from Africa, you MUST be from a tribe living in the jungle... hmmm.

Either way the four designers that showed 'did their thing' for sure...but, it was the folks in attendance that truly showed out with interesting cosmetic designs, intricate hair pieces, and outfits of all colors and crazy cool african prints.  This was mos def the highlight of F.W. for me...check out the photos below...

-SBG

 I snapped a photo of this woman who was standing behind me in the line to get in.

Had to get a picture of this chick's feather cap, beautiful

Arise Stage (blurry 'cause it was a moving image)

Look who I ran into...my Fashion's Night Out buddy, designer Loza Maleombho! www.lozamaleombho.com 

Had to get the shoes... LOVE the Skirt too!

Starbuck's Style and Other Great Treats from Fashion Week

There were definitely more interesting things to photograph at the Starbucks on 42nd and 6th Ave, however the place is so tiny and SO PACKED the day I went in, it was pointless to ask anyone straight on for flicks... Therefore, below is what I got.  The last photo is of the loads of energy food me and the girls ordered one day between shows from Pret A Manger on 41st and 6.  Editorial Assistant for WWD and Fashion Week veteran Belisa Silva took us to her secret F.W. hideout. ...the 3rd floor of the Marriott... whew! Let me tell you...It was nice to get out of the tents for a minute and into this quiet area decked out like your mother's comfy living room.  We were able to spread out our soups and sandwiches, kick our feet up and chill out for a moment. NICE.   

I liked this girls tights paired with funky gold and grey flats...warm colors always make me happy

I had to get a photo of the humongous cupcakes homegirls were eating... yum.

O.N.E. Water given out in the tents...Profits of each bottle sold go to the non-profit organization of your choice. www.onedrinks.com/water.  I really liked this carton which is BPA-free and made mainly from natural resources that grow back. www.Tetrapak.com

FOOD FOOD FOOD! 3rd Floor Marriott!

Charlotte Ronson Spring 2010 RTW

The day of the Charlotte Ronson show was NONSTOP... I was tired from yesterday's festivities and at the same time all hyped up from drinking way to much espresso at the corner Starbucks. The rain was coming down hard ...my hair was so wrecked (You know some of us brown girls don't like rain for the obvious frizz reasons) I had to run to Lord & Taylor to blot dry and flatiron my hair in the bathroom.  All good, until the desperate housewives of NYC started to stop me mid iron, to ask for a cardi-wrap wrap demonstration. I must have unwrapped/tied/wrapped about 4 times!  

But alas... the day was good over all since I was able to link up with my buddies from WWD and ALLSMiLES which made it much more enjoyable!  ... And then of course there was the ARISE Fashion show later on that evening which I'd been trying to get tickets to for some time...(again, thanks Todd!)  That show deserves and entire post for itself...so check back soon for that one. :) 

Until then, check out some flicks of the day! 

-SBG

Rosemary Ponzo...whom I saw at every show, decked out in Chanel from head to toe. She told me her head band was inspired by Kelly Osborne Pre-Rehab. LOVE IT.

Charlotte Ronson Show (sry for the slight blurriness)

Amazing Friends from WWD and ALLSMiLES inc.

 

Backstage Sightings of Keri Hilson, Solange, and the Pastry Girls (Keri and Solange were on the move! I've posted additional photos for those two from actual photographers at defpenradio718.com/blog underneath so you can get the fullness of their outfits)

BCBG MAX AZRIA Spring 2010 RTW

So, the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week is still underway as we speak, but I'm just now getting to post some fun details of my time in the tent.  The rain this year almost slowed me down but thankfully I was able to check out the shows, snap a few flicks, and hang out with some friends. Below are photos from the BCBGMAXAZRIA show (a little bright and blurred, hard to capture moving subjects). Afterwards the BCBGgirls and I went to help out at Bloomie's 59th St. for Fashion's Night Out... Gwen Stephanie performed and Lindsey Lohan showed up. Earlier this week it was announced that Lindsey is joining with Emanuel Ungara as the 'artistic advisor' for the House of Ungara. The team will show at Paris Fashion Week October 4.

 

A Few of my Favorites from the Show