NYFW Bibhu Mohapatra SS2013

I am a huge fan of Bibhu's, from the first time meeting him to February's New York Fashion Week and to SS2013, he just keeps getting better! Love the cuts of the beautiful dresses and how flattering it appears for a woman's body.

The hair just tied everything together (braids, again!) and LOVED the little green marks at the base of the neck!

Here are my favorites from his show and a little backstage visit afterwards (with my new friends Anjali - who really needs to start a blog - and Marlene, the Fashionable Dentist).

NYC: Over the Knee

Now that the weather's so warm, I'm thankful to be able to put away my boots. Although I have to say I'm really thankful to not have even had to bring out my SNOW boots!

What do you think of the over-the-knee boot and thigh-high boot trend? Are we ready to put them away forever?

As seen in Soho. Also in Soho, Bread.

NYC: Oxfords

As seen on Madison Avenue, New York.

New York Fashion Week: SEEN: Rachel Zoe

I died when I caught sight of Rachel Zoe coming out of the DVF Show with Rodger Berman and the rest of their crew. Bananas.

New York Fashion Week: SEEN

There was more cobalt, fur and floppy hats at the Lincoln Center than it's ever seen before. 

Here, some more.

New York Fashion Week: The Tent

The Mecedes Benz Fashion Week tent at the Lincoln Center is a fairly iconic venue for a lot of the shows that take place during Fashion Week in NYC. Here, a glimpse into the "tent".

New York Fashion Week: Emilio Cavallini

We all have a pair of Emilio Cavallini's in our hosiery drawers, don't we?

Emilio Cavallini's box show was a sensual display of sexy leg and body wear presented with a screening of a short film, "Risqué Business at the Florence Excelsior Hotel". Both presentations of the show had the models donning intricate and dramatic hosiery with little or no added clothing. In exquistely crafted black lace, fishnet, stripes and animal prints, the line is a salute to the 1950s pin-ups, giving women a dramatic new way to show off their gams.

Risky business, indeed. 

New York Fashion Week: SEEN: Clarence de Vil

DIY designer extraordinaire, and wearing a jacket created by post-its!

New York Fashion Week: Bibhu Mohapatra

I was honoured to be invited to attend my first New York Fashion Week and even more excited to cover some of my favourite fashion designers!

One being Bibhu Mohapatra, who we saw in Boston not too long ago. Attending his Fall 2012 show was a major highlight for me and his collection inspired by 20th century opera was absolutely breathtaking. There was an incredible display of sumptuous fabrics, sculptural fur, and delightful pops of red from within muted ivories, all immecably crafted. The models all wore custom created Zoya nail polish, red on the left hand and nude on the right, as an ode to Bibhu's mother who used to wear red on her left hand and went sans polish on the right, as it's customary to eat with the right hand. The positive energy backstage was palpable as everyone, including me, wanted to congratulate the designer on the success of his first NYFW runway show.

Alice + Olivia

I scored these Alice + Olivia shorts the other day from Neiman Marcus.   Would you believe these were down to $53 from $158? Then I only ended up paying $3 for them as I had a gift card.  I love a good deal.

What's been the greatest deal you've ever snagged on something?

 

 

 

 

Toe Cleavage

I bought these leopard printed Me Too flats on sale; they're one of my favourite pairs to wear.  Lately though, and especially after looking at this photo, I feel that they're starting to stretch oddly.  Hence the toe cleavage.

Enquiring minds need to know.  Yay or nay to toe cleavage?  How much is too much?  (photo, photohogger)

Vacation with Tiffany's

Getting ready for our trip to Amsterdam with this brilliant Tiffany-esque (actually called "For Audrey") nail polish. And speaking of Tiffany's, have you seen Tiffany & Co.'s Fall Collection?  More on that tomorrow!

(photo credit: photohogger)



 

BOOyonce!

At the Costume Institute's "Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty" Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, Beyonce and Jay-Z were booed for not stopping to pose for the paparazzi.

You'd think she would have practiced climbing up stairs before wearing something so tight. 

What do you think of Beyonce's dress? 



 And here's the video. Those paps can be so rude.

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Liberty Hotel Fashionably Late

Was at the Liberty Hotel in Boston recently, and got to shoot a bit of one of their Fashionably Late fashion shows that took place that night.

To read more and see more photographs, check out the post at photohogger.