NYFW via iPhone

Everyone always wants to know what going to Fashion Week is like. And really, there are no words. So here's how it went for me...kinda.

Good morning New York! 

Nonoo FW'12 - as seen here

Fur on fur on fur

If it's not MBFW, it's Milk (Made)

Farro oatmeal from La Pain Quotidien

Peanut butter sandwiches from the Peanut Butter Co

Lincoln Center after dark 

The Katya Leonovich presentation

The scene at Lincoln Center 

LC

Jewelry from the Blogger's Night Out event

Me & Niki at the Otte x Concept Korea after-party 

Details on the stairs at the TriBeCa Grand

Look sheet from Son Jung Wan

Only at NYFW would they have designer straws (Jonathan Adler, if you were curious) 

The Heidi Gardner Presentation

Prints on Niki

Best fabric ever? Probably (From Daniella Kallmeyer)

Left a party early for pie 

Breakfast 

De-accessorizing to eat

Prints

At Reem Acra

Spikes & fur on Alex from KENTON Magazine

Keeping it Canadian with fur 

More LC

Backstage!

Official

Model Asia getting her makeup done

Mayhem 

Betsey left a sign for her models

Love from the Meatpacking District

At Naeem Khan

Japadog in NYC is full of Vancouver memorabilia

The Mermaid from Big Gay Ice Cream

Miss J Alexander front row at Emerson

Iris Apfel closing the show at Joanna Mastroianni

Forcing Spring

The Meatball Shop! 

This happened right before... 

THIS.
(Feb 15 - the night after he hit the 3 with 0.5 seconds left against the Raptors) 

Spotted! Wearing Priory of Ten 

Dodgy deli sandwiches are quintessential NYC

Haute yellow

On set

At the Michael Angel showroom

So amazing 

Hand designed prints

Disco fries

At Momofuku

The Salty Pimp from Big Gay Ice Cream

A present for The Bradford 

AYCE & AYC...Drink 

Retro

Brunch at Peels

The aftermath - unpacking

Daniella Kallmeyer F/W'12

I went to the Daniella Kallmeyer presentation not knowing what to expect. And I left....obsessed.

Born in South Africa, Daniella grew up in Washington, DC and spent many summers in New York. She began interning in fashion during her teenage years and ended up graduating from the London College of Fashion. Pieces of her graduate collection were selected by Henry Holland and Buyers & Creative Diretors from ASOS for a limited sale. That same year, Vogue.com dubbed her as "one to watch" and WGSN (trend forecasters) praised her "mature and sophisticated collection". Throughout her career, Daniella has been fortunate to have had the opportunity to intern and work for incredible designers/lines such as: Proenza Schouler, Sari Gueron, Les Chiffoniers, Alexander McQueen, Alice + Olivia, and Jen Kao before designing her own capsule collection in Fall 2010.

The tailoring and detailing, impeccable. The rorschach patterns, amazing. Iridescent fabric, WANT. 

I Wore This: NYFW

So, it's practically a month later....

New York was cold. And I don't particularly enjoy being cold, so I went for the warmer (but more boring) route compared to Niki. So while I didn't get street style snapped as often as her, it's probably better since I would've been an icy bitch (literally, an ice cube).

Coat: Michael Kors Skirt: American Apparel Shoes: ShoeMint Sunglasses: Spit Fire Bag: Top Shop

Tank: Wilfred Blazer: Top Shop

And that is the face of a malnourished, exhausted, hungover-but-maybe-still-drunk person. Just kidding, I ate some celery and carrot sticks.

On Happiness & Working Better

I want to start sharing some great things with you. I want to encourage discussion. And what better way than with TED? Regardless of your stance on TED (ahem, Raul), it's a great tool to facilitate discussion; discussion that can stay safe or become as provocative as you want. We need to encourage the creation of ideas, discussion, knowledge, and critical thinking. With so much technology at our fingertips, it's easy to lose sight of this and take things at face value.

Today, I bring you Shawn Achor and The Secret to Happy Work - one of my favourite TED talks of all time.

Let's change the way we think and enjoy the journey.

Paris Fashion Week F/W'12

Don't worry still lots of NYFW coverage to come. But can we talk about Paris for a minute?

Stefano Pilati's last YSL show was amazing - from dark and brooding to a clean white slate. Art imitating life? #chictothenextlev

Chanel was well, Chanel (aka awesome). But the shoes were my thing...so into them.

For me, Chloe was all about the outerwear. And those red pants (with the cream shirt - so Canadian!). And the slits in these beige pants. And the relaxed pussybow. And the palette....buuuut mostly the outerwear.

Kanye West...didn't suck! I think this was his Dark Beautiful Twisted Fantasy in fashion form. Also, is that a fur backpack? Because I want one. Do you think DONDA staffers will be gifted one? Do we think that there is any possible way to do your makeup like that and not look like a crazy person? Because I'm so into it, and I know that if I did it, I'd look like I belonged on The Raccoons (you're welcome).

Sarah Burton at Alexander McQueen. Just...WOW. I can't wait to see a dress or two from this collection at the Met Ball. #totesamaze

Images via style.com

Nonoo F/W'12 Presentation

I hadn't heard of Nonoo before this past February, but the presentation not only turned out to be a great way to start my Fashion Week, but it also turned out to be one of my favourite collections.

Misha Nonoo was raised in Bahrain and grew up in London. The inspiration for the line comes from the varying childhood experiences; the vibrant colours of Arabian souks and the edgy cool of the UK. To Misha, fit is everything, as it is a key element to accentuating every woman's look.

The colours were rich jewel tones and the tailoring, impeccable. The red fur was so eye-catching and the other fur elements were amazing - fur sleeves! The lace appliques reminded me of Jason Wu (NOT for Target).

The spiked sleeve tee? The green printed pants? Purple blazer? Want. It. All.

My un-birthday us coming up soon-ish. Just sayin'.