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Hey, Babes! I hope you’ve been following along on my Insta stories over the past week or so, where I shared a lot of behind-the-scenes looks at New York Fashion Week Fall Winter 2018. If not, no worries, because I’m doing a full recap here, broken down by days.
Above is my airport style look, and as you can see, I went SUPER comfy, while still looking a bit chic, if I do say so myself. I was sent this oversized chenille sweater from Pink Blush, and it was seriously the softest thing I’ve ever worn. I kept hugging myself on the flight, like I as snuggled up with my softest blanket at home. It also kept me warm, which is super important to me, as I always get cold on flights. I wanted to do a classic navy and black pairing, so I wore my new velvet-trimmed peacoat, black fleece-lined leggings, and navy glitter ankle booties.
I was shocked that even with all of my outfits, accessories, toiletries and FIVE pairs of shoes, I still had room to spare in my Delsey luggage. I won’t use luggage that doesn’t have the multi-way rollers, and this one just glided along, saving my wrists in the airport and on the quite bumpy New York streets. I was thinking of putting together a post on packing tips, is that something you all would be interested in? Let me know in the comments!
Coat / Leggings / Booties / Sweater / Luggage / Glasses
One of our first stops, after what would become our daily visit to Jamba Juice inside Port Authority, was blowouts at Vidov Salon. My stylist was so quick, and I was intrigued by her technique.. These curls were created without using any additional tools beyond a round brush and blow dryer! I loved the soft, beachy waves, and they sent each of us off with a goodie bag, always appreciated, especially because I forgot my hairspray! I forgot a few other things too.. More on that later!
Next up on our tour of Manhattan haha, was the Eliza J showroom to check out their Spring/Summer 2018 collection. We all had our favorites, and I was definitely crushing on this yellow floral number. It had the sweetest bow detail at the bust, and I will be looking for it online soon. We chatted with the Eliza J sales and design team, and they are some of the sweetest souls! I love working with brands and people in general who are passionate about what they’re doing, and who make everyone feel welcome. It’s so important in this industry!
If you saw my Insta post on this look, you’ll know that the Madewell sweater I wore was not my favorite because it kept puffing up and was quite scratchy. I adored these faux leather leggings though, and my boots from Bala di Gala. The floral studs are stunning and you will definitely be seeing more of these babies in the near future.
Sweater / Leggings / Boots / Necklace / Glasses
Our next stop was to a photo shoot for Maggy London/London Times at GO Studios. We weren’t able to take many pictures because it was pretty fast-paced, but I managed to grab a shot of my model sheet (how cool is that!!), and a sneak of the stunning Danielle modeling on their rooftop with the gorgeous NY skyline as her backdrop. I will definitely be sharing more from the shoot when I get the selects back!
After the long day of beauty services, showroom visits, photo shoots and countless subways and Ubers, I decided I wanted to change my look up a bit for our evening shoot at Chelsea Market. I love that in the last shot you can see my gloves precariously hanging there, foreshadowing what would be inevitable. I lost them while shopping at Anthropologie. This top from Rachel Rachel Roy was one of my favorite things I wore during my trip, and I loved how subtly sexy it was, showing a peak at my bra underneath, paired with faux leather leggings and a croc-embossed box handbag, along with my peacoat of course, because this night was freezing, like 26 degrees freezing. And to cap off the list of things I forgot, my pajamas did not make it in my suitcase. It ended up working out though, because my roommates kept the heater at 78 every night so I slept in a tank top!
Blouse / Leggings / Coat / Ankle Boots / Gloves / Bag / Glasses
Outfit shots by Sydney Bliss Photography.
Hope you enjoyed my NYFW Day 1 Recap!
Stay tuned for Day 2 coverage!
So much fun! Loving all the photos and being able to see / hear what ya did.
xo, Lydia
Thanks, Lydia! It was such an incredible time, and I can’t wait to go back!
Looks so fun! Those floral dresses are gorgeous & love the leopard top!
xo, Steph | UrbanBlonde.com
Thank you, I must say, for my first Fashion Week, I think it went really well! I was loving all of the florals too, they have my <3 haha.
ahh I love this recap! NYFW is alway so fun! Your hair looks amazing with that blowout. I can never get mine quite right by myself!
Britt+Whit
Whit, I am totally the same! I actually tried yesterday to use her technique and it was a major fail. I’m luck to get some volume, but definitely a reason to back to visit them again.
Absolutely love your fw look! your hair was so perfect <3
Thank you, honey! The rain certainly tried to ruin it the next day, but it all worked out!
Love all your NYFW looks!!! I couldn’t make it this time but hope to see you in Sept!!!
Yes, my dear, I would love that! And thank you 😀
Love this great recap! And I love Rachel Roy too (that top of hers you are wearing is gorgeous), she is a fave designer of mine! Would love to collaborate with her one day!!
She’s a new fave of mine as well! So many pretty pieces, and I love that they all have kind of a more street vibe too.
Girl are you such a babe! I’m obsessed with your hair do!
Haha, thanks, love! Another recap to go, and then you will see your gorgeous face on here as well! 😀
Oh my gosh I’m so jealous, I’d love to go to NYFW.
Bx
It was so much fun! A whole lot of planning, but I learned so much for next time.
I really enjoyed this post! I love the dresses! I would love to go to NYFW next time!
Yes, you should totally go in September, Helen! And I agree, those dresses were dreamy.
So many good looks but I love the blue boots in your first few pictures! Hugs, Kait
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Thanks, Kait! I was actually breaking them in that day, but even with all of the running around in the airport, they were actually still pretty comfy!
SO awesome you got to go to NYFW! I love your outfit girl, you are seriously so gorgeous!
Kileen
cute & little
Thank you, honey! Such kind words. I was totally feeling that second look, haha!
It looks like you had so much fun! I love all your outfits too!
Thanks, honey! It was a blast! Hope to see you there next season 😀
It looks and sounds like you truly had a spectacular first day! I want so badly to go to NYFW someday!
Wow sounds like you had a fabulous day! I love your outfit – the styling is perfect!
Thank you, my dear! It was a blast 😀
So much fun!! I love your outfits and all of the photos! Looks like you had a great day 1!
It was incredible! Thanks so much for reading 😀
Oh my goodness, that pink, floral wrap dress is beautiful! And I love that leopard top too! You look gorgeous!
Omg so many beautiful spring time maxi dresses to choose from! I love transitioning from winter wear to spring for all the colours!
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Love your outfits! All the FOMO from this years fashion week now…
so beautiful darling! i love that leopard print on you! <3 super gorgeous xoxo
So many cute looks! I hope you had a blast.
xo, Cara
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This looks like so much fun! So many amazing dresses and prints, making me so excited for spring! You are just stunning!
Denise | Fashion Love Letters