NYC Fashion Week Begins!

Today is the first "official" day of Fall 2010 fashion week here in NYC. Participants have already begun showing their Spring 2011 collections. The anticipation is high and, of course, the fashion is fierce. This will mark the first fashion week to be held at Lincoln center instead of the beloved tents at Bryant park. This swap is definitely a bit sad. However, according to mayor Bloomberg's office, this will be the highest grossing week to date - raking in $385 million...! (what recession?!?) Plus, it looks kind of awesome from what I've seen so far! There are a ton of fun events happening throughout the city, including Fashion's Night Out this Friday, for which over 1000 stores will participate. Many retailers host parties and stay open until as late as 11pm. Typically, these efforts boost retail sale significantly, plus there's a ton of fun to be had by all!

Lincoln Center's Outdoor Venue

Here are some quick fashion week facts...

- It was all started in 1943

- Bryant park was home to the week's events for 17 years strong since 1993

- It is held every February and September in New York

- Other host cities include Paris, Milan, and London

And of course, there are countless celebrity sightings during this time....here are a few so far!

Blake Lively in Marchesa

Naomi Campbell and Pharrell

Serena Williams and the NY Knick's Amare Stoudemire

Leighton Meester in Versus

New friends, New fashion.

I love getting inspiration from those around me. Everyone boasts their own unique sense of fashion, so I really enjoy meeting new and interesting people. PLUS these ladies are not only fashionable, but beautiful to boot! xoxo

Lanvin ♥'s H+M!

There is an emerging trend for high-end, well-known designers to partner up with retailers like H&M or Target, and bring their fashion to the masses. It makes their clothing more accessible, but it can also bring down the perceived value of their brand.

French fashion-house Lanvin, headed by Morrocan-born Israeli Alber Elbaz, is confirmed to collaborate with fast-fashion retailer H+M to launch an exclusive collection. Personally, I am interested to see the design and quality of the clothing so I will definitely be checking it out! The collection hits H&M stores nationwide on Nov. 20.

Read more:

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/09/02/lanvin-hm-partner-for-fal_n_703796.html

End of one chapter means the beginning of another

I have been confused about blogging pretty much since I heard it existed....like what's the point? But now I realize how truly powerful and awesome it can be. I wanted to start this blog as a way for me to get my thoughts out... not that I'm saying my thoughts are so important the world needs to hear them!

I moved back to NYC after a long and fabulous summer in my hometown, Vancouver BC. I don't think it gets much better than summer in Vancouver. But I am relived and happy to be back in this crazy, hectic city and looking forward to the start of another school year. I can honestly say that I would not rather be anywhere else.

Although it might be a bit corny, redundant, cliche to say it - the end of one chapter always brings the beginning of another. And for me, that's my life here in the city. Bringing all my past experiences with me so that I may expand my body of knowledge and figure out the the F I want to do with my life!

So, here goes...