Blinded

I've had my eyes out for these for several months, and now the Miu Miu glitter sneakers are mine mine mine!

I actually went and got them when I was in New York last week.  I mainly worked but I allotted myself an hour to go to the store before my plane and make sure to get them.   As sparkly as they look in the picture, they are a thousand times more sparkly and crazy in person.  I may need to take  a video to really show how crazy they are.

Of course, I love the crazy!

And if you don't have the opportunity to grab a pair, make a pair!  I was about to do this if I couldn't get them. Honestly... WTF has the best DIYs around.


.... off to leave trails of gold glitter everywhere....

And We're Off

I'm off for a quick trip to NYC!

I'm trying to pack light, just my purse and my vintage American Tourister Tiara suitcase. 

I should clarify that this still isn't light.  My purse is filled with stuff and my little case isn't that little, especially when I'll need to carry it rather than roll it.  While I have a bunch of luggage, I don't have the perfect small carry on.  Either it's too big, and I don't want to check this trip, or it's too small or it's too nice!

Darn overhead restrictions!

It's been a crazy week with work and I'm not looking forward to all the rain this trip.  I've finished packing and charging all my electronics up, now all I need to do is my nails and get some sleep!

See you in the City...

Poochie

Ensemble du Jour - Rainy Day New York

Whoops!  A missing New York visit outfit post. 

This day it was rainy and I was walking so I did milkmaid braids.  I wore my vintage red trench over one of the Target floral dresses and black cardigan.  I walked down to Union Square and then the Chelsea Market so I went practical in black patent oxfords and creme ankle socks.

I always walk for miles when I'm in New York and I really feel that oxfords, Converse and wellies are better shoes to pack than heels... but somehow I still end up packing too many heels too!

Ensemble du Jour - Color and Stripes

I didn't realize that it was going to be so chilly in New York (or in NC for that matter) in mid-May.  I'm so glad I ended up packing my vintage red trench.  It was the perfect weight, went with everything, is a great bright color and waterproof!

I wore it paired with my new JCrew Maritime dress and Franco Sarto sandals plus a woven belt from Target.

The best part of this dress, aside from the comfy slightly-heavyweight fabric, are the side zippers.   I love having them totally unzipped to make the dress even swingier.

These sandals are also perfect with the dress.  A great neutral contrast to the bold colors.

Travel Daydreams

Hello!  Slack blogger here!

Sorry I've been MIA here.  I've been in New York, running around and taking Instagrams.  Sadly my hotel's wi-fi is kind of slow and not free (!!!) so I haven't had a good opportunity to post.

I'd had my whole wardrobe planned for late spring weather, filled with florals and stripes.  Luckily, I brought my wellies and vintage red trench because I had to wear them almost every day.  It was chilly!

First stop: My favorite store, Bergdorfs!

I stopped by asap to see their McQueen windows in preparation of the exhibit at the Met

(more on that soon!)

Sermoneta has the prettiest gloves.

Louboutin Lucifers really called to me. Girly spikes!

I tried these on at Berdorfs and at the Louboutin store.  I ended up wearing a size 34.  That's just crazy.  I can't believe they even had that size.  Louboutins vary so widely in their sizing!

I got to see my lovely @Bergdorfs and she gave me some fun reading (best done with cupcakes)

I made a point to check out the Union Square Green Market where everything was gorgeous.  I had lunch in the park surrounded by the smell of lilacs.

Trimmings!

Bryant Park is prettier when not covered with fashion tents.

I ended the week at Chelsea Market.  Someday I hope to be shopping there more regularly.

More outfit and event posts to come but wish me safe travels home in this rain.

Fashion Week - Stacy Lomman: New York Precious Metals Collection Spring 2011

I think it's only fitting that I finally start posting my Fashion Week coverage (I know! I know!) with Stacy Lomman's show - the Precious Metals collection. 

Stacy bootstrapped her way to creating this collection by using Kickstarter.  Wendy Brandes has been keeping track of the full story but suffice it to say, Stacy had a great level of interest and support.  Not just from friends and family but from many bloggers as well.  And a whole group of us showed up to see the show and applaud her success.

The show was wonderful, professional and inspirational.  The models were great and the venue was perfect for getting a close look at the attention to detail Stacy put into each piece.  These are some of my favorite shots from the collection which was inspired by 1960s Paco Rabanne and 1940s glamour.  (Check out all the shots in my FW Set on Flickr)

  

 

                   

Here's Ms Wendy doing her blogging thing... probably trying to get a better snap of her Cleopatra earrings that were featured in the show.

Afterwards we all mixed and mingled... and gushed over the work, of course!

I did get a chance to corner the lady of the hour to ask about her inspiration and her next collection, because with a response like this, you know there has to be one!

Stacy has already been featured on:

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  Life
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  Huffington Post 
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  WWD -  ( and pg 26 in print copy)
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  Look Online Daily Fashion Report
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  WireImage

I can't wait to see what happens next.  Congratulations, Stacy!

Shoe picks for Fashion Week at Bergdorf Goodman

I was very good and didn't buy any shoes while I was in New York... not that I would have had any room to pack them... but that doesn't mean I didn't get in my "shoe fix" while I was there.

I met up with the amazing girl behind Bergdorf's social media and we had a great time picking out the best shoes for Fashion Week.

Check out my picks on the stylish and gorgeous Bergdorf Goodman blog - 5th/58th. 

Then make sure to follow them on Twitter and "like" them on Facebook!!!

Sneak Peeks

My time is almost up here in New York and the days have flown by so quickly.  I don't feel I've accomplished nearly enough in the brief time I've spent... I always plan far more that I can ever get to. 

I flew in on Thrusday and after finally getting settled into the hotel, was able to change and then run over to the IFB cocktail party.  Everyone said the conference was great.  While I only made it to the end party it's always fun to see so many of my friends in person.  After the party, my friend Christine and I had dinner with Tina from Violetville Vintage and her team member, Elizabeth at Blossom, which was great and a must-do on my list for the trip.

The next day started out bright and early at the new fashion week location.  I had to run over to pick up my creds at 8:30am before my first show at 9.  I was cutting it close but the new Fashion GPS process to check in was pretty simple.  I think there have been some issues and maybe an adjustment period, but the new computerized process worked well for me.  The one thing that I'm not a fan of is that it making for closer in confirmations to shows, which for attendees can make it harder to plan your schedule.

I went to four shows/presentations that day (more dedicated posts to follow), some in the main Lincoln Center show spaces and some off-site.  I particularly liked the Nautica menswear show... and not just because of the cute men and appetizers!

That night we went to Pure Food and Wine for dinner. If you are in the city, you have to make reservations.  The food is amazing and the back garden area is so relaxing.  It was cool enough to make you want to stay there for ours surrounded by the trees and fairy lights.

But I didn't want to cram only fashion into this trip.  I've really wanted to get back to do a more indepth viewing of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, one of my favorite museums.  Last time I only was able to see the first floor.  This time we spent almost 6 hours there and probably didn't see everything. 

After walking for hours we needed a little break and some fresh fruit, raspberry sorbet and a prosecco were in order.   While that helped to revive us, it was really dinner and Candle 79 that capped the evening.  The hubby and I had eaten there in December and I've been really wanting to go back... it was worth the wait with an amazing pecan-crusted seitan appetizer for me and a Moraccan chick-pea dish for Christine.

On Sunday I had a secret visit to Bergdorfs (more to follow on that later too) and then ran downtown to have lunch with a whole group of my fellow bloggers.  Some I knew and some I met in person for the first time.  Those are always so fun. Putting a face to Twitter name is great!

Sunday basically rained all day so I was walking all over in the rain. I passed through Little Italy on my way to grab some vegan cupcakes from Babycakes.  I trudged back carrying a half dozen and probably looked crazy.

That night was dinner with Wendy Brandes, Jennine from The Coveted and Celine, The Shoe Girl, plus her lovely sister.  We ate pizza, drank some wine and generally got rowdy discussing fetish sites and Family Guy... typically fashion blogger stuff right?

Now it's my last day and I need to grab a cupcake for breakfast and get my butt in gear and do some work! I haven't even had time to shop (okay, maybe just one Tom Ford lipstick, but that's it, I swear!)

Back to the shows!