Visit to W29 Showroom, Part 2. Ashish, Iosselliani, Jennifer Behr

It's time for another glimpse of my visit to W29 showroom! 

First on the agenda, Ashish.

I was really looking forward to Ashish because I have been keeping up with the brand for the past few seasons. The collection was very glamorous in a grunge kinda way. Meaning that a sweater would seem very grungy , but when you touch it it feels fantastic.

 If there's one thing the collection had no shortage of, it would be sequins. Sequins, sequins, sequins.

The view through a hole in an Ashish sweater.

(front view of the same sweater)

A totally sequined dress with a zipper, exposing as much or as little back as you prefer.

 Next up in the incredible Jewelery line Iosselliani. 

There's some jewwelry out there that you look at and think "Oh Pretty." and then walk away. But with these pieces, oh no! They're really interesting to look at. Each one it's own special creation. I like the diversity in the collection, how some pieces can be neat (like these earrings below) and how some are total jumbles of jewels.

I really adored these rings! That whole trend of wearing-every-bracelet-you-own-on-one-wrist wasn't working out for me so well. But these rings make stacking really easy.

I was ridiculously excited to see the Jennifer Behr creations. I mean, ridiculously excited. I have been a huge Jennifer Behr fan, and I was even more in love with her work after she did the headbands for Fendi fall 2011.

 A blue-leather headpiece. Pre-tied for all you turban loving fashionistas.

I was so happy to just be holding this (I'm that lame, I know.), I have just been in love with this headband for so long!

Fashion Week Update

Hello Lovelies! I'm sorry it has taken me so long to get a post together. I was staying at my grandparents house last night, and they had no WIFI. 

So let's start at the very beginning (it's a very good place to start). I arrived at grand central station (my very favorite place in the world) around 7am. I made it to the IFB conference a little early, and I was able to check in. The conference was fantastic! The first panel  was my favorite because it had Mr.Newton and The Man Repeller. Leandra (from The Man Repeller) was sooo super nice. I just had to get a picture with her. 

I am having the best time spotting designer goods on people. I literally just told the lady next to me "I love your shoes! Valentino? " "Yes!". It's so much fun for us fashion nerds. I'm having fun meeting loads of people. It's great being in a space where someone can say "What do you think of what Franca Sozzani said about bloggers?" and in my head I'm like "Where have all you people been all my life!" I also got to see the Proenza Schouler boys yesterday. I wanted to scream, but I held myself back. It was awesome to hear what they had to say. Today is the last day of panels, so all that's left now is the fashion show tonight. Then it's the end of my fashion week adventures. But there's a hefty list of online shows, and there's plenty of street style blogs to keep me in the loop. The only thing I'll REALLY miss are issues of Fashion Week daily. They're addictive. My camera is currently MIA but when I get it back I'll have plenty of street style photos for you. 

I've spent a mojority of my time in Chelsea/the Meatpacking district. I LOVE it. It's the perfect place and there's something interesting around every corner. Obsessed with Chelsea! 

When I get home, I can give you my notes from the IFB conference. 

Enjoy the rest of your fashion week. (Everyone here is so well dressed. It's fantastic. I have seen enough samples to last a life time.)

... There are four chanel bags within a 10 foot radius of me at the moment. One Balenciaga, 2 camel coats, one Goyard, a photographer, and 9 pairs of stilettos (one of them being my own). This is fantastic.


I also stopped by the Alexander McQueen store in that's a block away from my hotel.  RIP, Lee.

Let Us Away (To Fashion Week!)

Here are my tickets to the Academy of Art University fashion show! I'm ridiculously excited. My train leaves at 6am tomorrow, and that should give me enough time to make it to the conference at 9am. I have my outfits all picked out and lint-rolled, my trusty purse is filled to the brim with business cards, and I'm in the process of packing. I have had so much fun getting ready for the show and the IFB conference. If only I had a dime for every time my dad has said "There's a conference for fashion bloggers? What?" 

I found this hat today ('found' meaning I found it in mom's closet) and I love it! I'm planning to wear it tomorrow. It's a wide brim, and it reminded me exactly of the hats in Marc Jacobs and Prada's S/S 2011 shows. I think Hermes did some too. I love this thing! (sorry for the bad picture quality)

In other news, Jason Wu's Fall 2011 inspiration board was released! I loooove it. It's so elegant and I can only imagine what the collection will look like.

Happy Fashion Week, Lovelies!!!

Quick Update on NYFW

(Image via Wide Open Spaces)

Hello Lovelies! Even though I'll only be at NYFW for 2 (possibly 3) days, I would love to fill you in on what I'm seeing and experiencing. Every chance I get (and whenever I can find free WIFI) I'll be blogging about what's going on. I can't wait! 

My plans so far are to attend IFB's Evolving Influence conference, which should be really incredible. I'm really looking forward to seeing the Proenza Schouler boys, Mr.Newton, The Man Repeller, and Craig from Altamira! (If your going to the conference, please let me know! Look for the girl in blue stilettos and a black dress...) 

On day two, I'll be attending the second day of seminars, and I'll also be attending the Academy of Art University fashion show with one of my best friends. 

So please, join me, my laptop, and my ancient Canon PowerShot, on our adventures as we take on the first few days of New York Fashion Week!