Holier than Now

Backstage at L.A.M.B. FW12

Ann — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 04:04:08 +0000

More from this and other backstage happenings over at Cult of Pretty.

Backstage at Charlotte Ronson FW12

Ann — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 05:07:19 +0000

Much more over on Cult of Pretty.

Kate Spade FW12

Ann — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 04:22:48 +0000

I'm at the Kate Spade presentation early this morning, and suddenly I hear from a pedestal - "Excuse me ..."

I was like Okaaay ... am I in Mannequin (1987) right now? And I turn around like Who me?

She says, so kindly, "Your sweater is on inside out."

Only at Kate Spade! A collection that is always respledent with the kind of warm exuberance you thought was lost in the world - and a heavy dose of pure NICE.

Shout-out to girl in the 2nd photo - XOX!

Libertine

Ann — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 06:11:08 +0000

I missed the actual show, but I heard this remained the mood for Libertine's FW12 runway.

Images - my own

Moments from Erickson Beamon FW12

Ann — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:59:15 +0000

Erickson Beamon's FW12 Deca-Dance with The Citizens Band at Milk Studios.

More backstage coverage from today is over at Cult of Pretty.

Images - my own

Backstage at Costello Tagliapietra

Ann — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 22:49:47 +0000

For details on the hair, makeup and nail looks + more photos, jump to Cult of Pretty. Shot at Milk Studios.

Images - my own

References

Ann — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:14:31 +0000

I'd never claim to be a styling innovator - far from it! Maybe this is true for all of us, but I know the palettes, silhouettes and details I gravitate towards are an amalgam of what's inspired me ... whether on the street, on friends, or online. After I picked out a few NYFW outfits, I went back to my folders and lo and behold ... I see where some of my ideas came from.

So let's call this giving credit where it's due ...

Speaking of, are you guys on Pinterest? We talked about it non-stop yesterday at IFB. You can follow me here - please leave yours in the comments! I'm excited to follow new people.

Images (left to right): via TFS, Bazaar Spain via Fashion Gone Rogue, Streetpeeper, Stockholm Street Style, Cafe Mode, Zara lookbook, The Sartorialist

Virtually There ...

Ann — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 02:59:39 +0000

Calm before the storm! I don't know about you guys but when I feel overwhelmed, I plan stuff ... outfits, schedules etc. See above.

If you're out and about this week, or better yet sitting in the chair you're reading this from, please come say Hi physically or virtually:

- Tomorrow 2/8 I'll be moderating at IFB at 3.30pm E for the juicy Making Your Blog Irresisible Panel with PS I Made This, Wendy's Lookbook, Nicolette Mason, Style Scrapbook, Refinery 29 and Bauble Bar. Tune into the IFB Livestream starting at 9am!

- Monday 2/13 I'm walking (using this term loosely) in the Polyvore/Cover Girl/F.I.T. alum show, livestreaming here at 6.30pm EST! Cray cray.

Also, there will be major backstage coverage happening on Cult of Pretty, so be there virtually too!

NYFW: Survival of the Kitest

Ann — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 16:20:14 +0000

This NYFW survival kit is basically the "fits in your bag" version of How To Survive (Brutal) Business Travel! The rules apply to any intense period of running around for the purposes of business/networking - be it a work trip, tradeshow, etc.

Rundown after the jump.

NYFW Giveaway - Ainsley + Le Métier de Beauté

Ann — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 15:45:53 +0000

I'm excited to be partnering with luxury beauty brand Le Métier de Beauté to giveaway 2 tickets to the Ainsley FW12 presentation at Exit Art on Feb 11 during New York Fashion Week. You'll win access, including backstage, as well as 2 x $100 Ainsley gift cards and a goody bag of Le Métier de Beauté products! Enter over on Cult of Pretty!