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Twas the Night Before Fashion Week

Twas the night before Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week
And all thought the city
Not a Chihuahua was stirring
Because everyone looked pretty

The Prada bags were hung in the showroom with care
In hopes that something Chanel soon would be there

Anna Wintour in Louboutin heels
And I in Tory Burch flats
Had just settled down for a much-needed nap

For socialites, every week is Fashion Week and every night is Fashion’s Night Out. During the official Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, however, you have to celebrate a little bit harder. On this very rainy eve of New York Fashion Week it is time we all took in one last breath and a long nap in preparation for all of the elegantly overwhelming shows, parties, previews, and appearances to come.

Tomorrow night Sept. 8th (6-11 pm) I will be cruising around the Meatpacking District rain or shine in celebration of Fashion’s Night Out. I can’t think of a better way to begin Fashion Week than with extended shopping hours everywhere complete with free champagne and hors d’oeuveres to compliment the already wonderful shopping experience. Who knows what surpirizes this monumental week has in store for us. Our old childhood friend, Barbie, will even be making an appearance. Seeing that none of us can be in two places at once, all shows will be streaming on YouTube. Get ready to be as busy as Rachel Zoe.

Join me as I relax to the musical stylings of Glee:


Experience the Classic Custom Designs of Lauren Gabrielson

As an Aspiring Socialite, I can truly relate to young up-in-coming designers.   Lauren Gabrielson, is a hot young designer and entrepreneur who has hit the scene with some of the classiest Blake Lively style outfits on the market.  The 23-year-old who opened her first store in Sag Harbor in the summer of 2010 has created some of the most incredibly sophisticated designs destined to hit the red carpet.  Gabrielson’s line is centered on fabric quality.   Since everything is designed and produced in New York, the quality is the best of the best and supports the local economy.

As a designer who understands that no two socialites are alike or want to be seen wearing the same outfit which could result in a disaster, custom-made outfits are also available with short two week turnover.   I highly recommend looking into her for custom bridesmaid dresses.   Her clothes are so flattering and classic that your friends will love you for it.   Though being a bridezilla is a natural reaction to wanting a perfect wedding day, I have no patience for brides who are insecure enough to purposely make their bridesmaids look bad.   Watch out for Lauren Gabrielson because her signature Layered Chiffon Dress is said to become as iconic as “the wrap.”  This classic design both accentuates and adds a slimming effect to the waistline making it a must-have.   Other style dresses include adorable 60s and 20s inspired designs along with the incredibly figure flattering Juliet Dress which looked impeccable on Real Housewife of New York, Bethenny Frankel.

Want more of Lauren Gabrielson?  For a custom made outfit, make an appointment to visit her showroom on Madison Ave. For fab off the rack merchandise visit her world class boutique downtown on Mott St. You can also follow her on Facebook and Twitter.

Disclaimer: This is a sponsored post. The opinions are all my own.

 

Diet Pepsi Gets Skinny at Fashion Week

They say you can never be too rich or too thin. With the psychological ballerina thriller, Black Swan, up for best picture, thin is in.  Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week just got a little bit more sparkle with the Diet Pepsi Skinny Can.  To compliment its thin physique, the Skinny Can stands a total of 6 inches tall which is comparable to 6 feet (model height) in the sassy world of soda.  The Skinny Can will be available in stores nationwide in March. But, first “The Skinny” (as I like to call it) is currently making a stop on the runways of New York Fashion Week (Feb.10-17.)

Aside from the festivities and sexy window displays going on at the Diet Pepsi Style Studio located in Soho at 362 West Broadway, Diet Pepsi will be offering onsite refreshments at Lincoln Center with exclusive giveaways and sponsorships. Diet soda is all about having your cake and eating it too. You don’t have to be a socialite to know that zero calorie sweetness is indulgence at its best.  I guess champagne won’t be the only sparkling beverage gracing the runways and after parties of New York Fashion Week.

Tips for Conquering Fashion Week

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week begins this week. Sadly there is nothing I can do as far as Social Media Week colliding with it.  However, along with deciphering a subway map, I have also discovered ways to take Fashion Week the same way Kourtney and Kim have taken New York.  Although we all aspire to have a seat next to the runway like Anna Wintour, it is not always going to happen.  However, that doesn’t mean you can’t experience all of the fun and excitement that is Fashion Week.  The clothes are awesome and all, but in the end, everyone is really in it for the parties and free champagne.  Here are five rules to live by if you plan on conquering Fashion Week from the bottom up.

Rule #1 Show Off Your Dark Side: Though you may be tempted to splurge on a colorful couture outfit to stand out among the fashion community, there is really no need to do that.  In fact, I highly discourage it.  The idea is not to call attention to yourself, but to the clothes being displayed on the runway.  Neutral tones of black and grey are the way to go.  Now is the time to break out that signature little black dress you already have in your closet.

Rule #2 Don’t Cause a Champagne Crisis: Free champagne and organic cocktails are two of the many benefits of being invited to exclusive Fashion Week events.  Always drink responsibly.  In the event that you are done consuming alcohol for the night, yet still want to invoke an image of Fashion Week excess, sip diet ginger ale from your champagne flute and the night is all yours.

Rule #3 Blow is Never the Way to Go: 80s inspired styles belong on the runway, not up your nose.  Please enjoy a drug-free Fashion Week.

Rule #4 Beware of Creepy Old Men: Believe it or not, creepy old men that should be hitting up Match.com, run rampant at Fashion Week waiting for some model or onlooker to get wasted or become desperate.  Stay as far away as possible from these individuals.  Not only are they annoying, they are trouble.

Rule #5 Pretend to Know Everything & Everyone, Even if you Don’t: To act as if you know fashion, is to know fashion.  Throughout the course of Fashion Week, the people you meet will bring up names of designers, models, etc. that you have never heard of.  Never reveal your ignorance.  Superficial answers like “Yes, they are so inspiring” are completely sufficient.

Fashion’s Night Out is Here!

September 10, 2010 is finally here and in a few hours, the fashion community is about to take the Meatpacking District by storm with the awesome array of Fashion’s Night Out events going on this evening.  I personally like to refer to Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week which began yesterday as the ‘Socialite Superbowl.  Though the actual Superbowl is only one night out of the year, us Fashionistas need an entire week to celebrate the latest fashions along with our general awesomeness.  Get set for a crazy week of runway shows, shopping, blogging, and of course tons of champagne.