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my nyfw: lauren moffatt fall 2013 presentation

February 8, 2013 24 Comments

one of the shows that i have come to anticipate the most during new york fashion week is lauren moffatt. though her line has been around for over 10 years, she just recently started showing during nyfw last year with a school-girl themed lineup for fall 2012. the following season, she brought us outdoors with a tennis-chic selection for spring 2013, and now she’s taking us to the catskill mountains with a very woodsy fall 2013 collection. her attention to detail, down to her adorable invites, always keeps me captivated. as the models hopped onto their little log platforms, i could find myself getting just as excited as if it were my first show, trying to contain my oohs and ahhs over those bold chevron dresses, fun prints, and pretty coats. she even had little matching handwarmers!

and the whole collection couldn’t have come at a better time as i just got back from a very dreamy trip to big sur that left me longing to go back again. a little woodland retreat right here in new york.

photos by me. i originally published them on the modcloth blog.

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my nyfw: whit fall 2013 presentation

February 7, 2013 9 Comments

and new york fashion week has begun! one of my first shows this season was the whit fall 2013 presentation at the w hotel. the collection was inspired by ’60s icon, marianne faithful, which is definitely right down my alley! i was immediately struck by the cute v-neck pinafores layered over pretty blouses and loved the cool paisley prints mixed with plaid, leopard print, and stripes. now my only regret is that i didn’t get more pictures!

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my nyfw: peter som spring 2013

September 21, 2012 4 Comments

last night i was looking back through my nyfw photos and just discovered my photos from the peter som spring 2013 show. i was editing these photos on the flight home from new york when my battery died, and in my jet-lagged daze, i must have managed to save them in a sneaky spot on my computer. but it was such a lovely show, so i’m glad they turned up! the collection was a mashup of ladylike silhouettes with plenty of retro inspiration, taking cues from both the ’60s and the ’70s. what really caught my attention was a particular snakeskin patchwork and a host of cute, ’60s-inspired mini dresses with pretty details. i also loved the little mesh headbands neatly places atop tousled hair with little streaks of punchy colors.

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my nyfw: tocca spring 2013 presentation

September 19, 2012 14 Comments

finally getting back into the swing of things, today i’d like to share the photos i snapped at the tocca spring 2013 presentation during nyfw. i’ve long been a fan of emma fletcher, since her days designer for lyell, so i’m glad that her brand has been revived at tocca. this season, she drew inspiration from kaleidoscopes and vintage hot-air balloons with mirrored displays reflecting whimsical illustrations laid out on the floors. there were plenty of bright, punchy colors mixed between black and neutral pieces with delicate lace insets for a fun and feminine touch.

on an aside, please don’t be too hard on the models! they all looked so stunning in real life, but the overhead lighting was really harsh and cast shadows and a green glow on their pretty faces! hopefully it doesn’t distract too much from a very lovely collection.

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my nyfw: an interview with nina

September 18, 2012 2 Comments

as i mentioned in a few previous posts, this fashion week i was hosting a series of videos for the modcloth blog. i’ve already shared my interviews with lauren moffatt and rachel antonoff, but today i wanted to share my latest video with nina of family affairs. we stopped by her studio on a particularly hot and muggy day to get a look at the spring 2013 collection. i’m really excited about this collection and can’t wait to get my hands on a few of these pieces!

to see the rest of my nyfw coverage so far, you can click here.

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my nyfw: rachel antonoff spring 2013 presentation

September 13, 2012 13 Comments

another one of my favorite presentations this season was the rachel antonoff spring 2013 collection inspired by the eames film powers of ten. if you’ve never seen it before, it’s definitely worth clicking the link! the video presents an aerial view of the earth magnified 10 times every 10 seconds, and the theme was presented throughout. the nail art depicted teeny tiny aerial views of gardens, just as seen in the beautiful silk prints presented within a literal garden maze setting. the girls wore simple geometric eyeliner with pale purple stained lips as if she may have snuck off into the bushes at the country club to sneak a glass of wine or make out with a boy. the story was fun, the presentation was top notch, and it was a pleasure to be able to attend!

these photos were shot by me, many of which were originally posted on the modcloth blog.

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my nyfw: lauren moffatt spring 2013 presentation

September 11, 2012 16 Comments

after last season’s fall 2012 presentation in an old abandoned schoolhouse, i was eagerly anticipating the new lauren moffatt spring 2013 collection. this season, lauren was inspired by the prim and proper lawn tennis outfits of the 1960s and the bold colors of a neighborhood public pool. the result was a bright and colorful collection that was a little bit buttoned-up with a perfect undone edge.

i met up with lauren’s team backstage to record a fun little video and snap a few photos all of which was originally published on the modcloth blog. enjoy!

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my nyfw: family affairs spring 2013 preview

September 10, 2012 19 Comments

one of my favorite fashion week traditions is getting the chance to visit with nina of family affairs. for the past few years, each season, i stop in with rebecca of the clothes horse to eat sweet treats, and coo over her latest designs. for spring, nina hand-illustrated all of the prints on clean white silk and cotton fabrics for a very light and whimsical effect. i was particularly smitten with the sixties-inspired silhouettes. not only that, but she’s also introduced a collection of housewares for the first time! i only snapped a few photos, but i promise to share the full look book once it’s ready!

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my nyfw: samantha pleet spring 2013 presentation

September 7, 2012 10 Comments

on wednesday evening, i had the opportunity to attend the samantha pleet spring 2013 collection. it was shown at the wolverine store in soho in honor of her recent shoe collaboration with the brand. the collection was inspired by the ancient societies of the fertile crescent and the 19th century explorers that rediscovered them. you an certainly see the historical references in the intricately painted silk prints alongside that adorable three-piece shorts suit!

the lady on the left is samantha pleet herself. i love how she matches her model!

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my nyfw: whit spring 2013 presentation

September 6, 2012 6 Comments

one designer that i’ve really enjoyed following the past couple of years is whitney pozgay. she started her career as an accessories and apparel designer at kate spade before moving on to steven alan and eventually starting whit in 2010. last season, she showcased some serious space age styles, and for her spring 2013 presentation, she brought a major dose of tropical paradise with campy prints, clean stripes, and simple silhouettes. added bonus? adorable straw hats by yestadt millinery and cute shoes by marais usa. a trio of favorites that always keep me coming back for more.