NYC Fashion Week Continued

A few of my favorites from my favorite designers ....

{ Oscar de la Renta, style.com }

{ J. Crew, style.com }

{ Rebecca Minkoff, style.com }

{ Vera Wang, style.com }

Say Something Nice

Share some positive energy today!

Fashion Week Spring 2012

Welcome to Fashion Week NYC! Keeping this post short and sweet as it's another busy day. Here are a few of my favorite looks from the first few shows ....

 LUCA LUCA

CYNTHIA ROWLEY

LELA ROSE

{ image via style.com }

Fashion's Night Out NYC

Apologies for being M.I.A. this week! I've been crazy busy with school, my new internship, and most of all my apartment search. However, I did find the time to celebrate Fashion's Night Out last night (how could I not?). We ended up in SoHo and it was absolutely packed! Lots of fun giveaways, free champagne (mini beers at Prada? Okay.), and celebrity sightings. Here are a few pictures I managed to snap between the chaos and sprinkling rain.

 { lines starting at 6p.m. on West Broadway }

{ chaotic crowds }

{ security for the Victoria's Secret models }

{ view from Prada }

 { lovely heels }

{ karaoke at Kate Spade }

{ how cute are those drinks? }

{ glitter stilettos! }

{ mob to see the Kardashians }

{ lipstick reapplication at Space.NK }

{ a friend getting a full makeover at Space.NK }

{ lovely flower I received at Kate Spade hanging on my mirror } 

{ my freebies! -- and one purchase }

Levi's Made & Crafted

New for Autumn 2011, Levi's Made & Crafted is a modern twist on traditional Levi's. Rustic heritage meets quality and experimentalism. Simple, but significant, hidden details such as cotton buttons, cinching, and particular sewing make this new label stand out. ** Plus it is based in my hometown of Amsterdam, which is always a plus in my book! * Available in the U.S. at Barneys New York stores and Net-a-Porter.com. I particularly like their bags!

{ images via The City Sage and Cool Hunting }

Beach House Getaway

Had a lovely day at the beach in Connecticut today after meeting up with an old high school friend, Mackenzie Horan, of Design Darling. It is so nice to be able to escape the city to celebrate the last real summer weekend. Sitting on the beach looking at the waterfront home reminded me of this beach house in Better Homes & Gardens. Lots of blue hues and beach themes ....

{ Victorian-style headboard in the bedroom }

{ beach-themed accents }

{ different kinds of blue }

{ great outdoor seating area for entertaining and relaxing }

{ traditional beach cottage elements }

{ is there a better spot for a summer evening dinner than beachfront? }

September

{ photo via Pinterest }

By all these lovely tokens
September days are here,
With summer’s best of weather
And autumn’s best of cheer.

-   Helen Hunt Jackson, September

White Out

White Out by kimmie524 featuring wide leg pants

A few more days to wear white before Labor Day (although I can't say I follow that rule)! Happy September everyone!