I didnt attend BCBG Max Azria show this season but I got a chance to check runway images online and all I can say is I am totally inspired. For Fall 2013 BCBG Max Azria new collection was inspired by  Instanbul's architectural beauty and the eclectic style of southern European gypsies. Major layering,  Leather, silk sheer, fur, cashmere and  jacquard were all featured on this collection. I love how all the looks were styled with beanies.  It makes me wanna go out for a hunt of a perfect beanie :). Above are my top 4 looks from the collection. 

Runway Images: Style.com

Its that time of the year again.  It's Fashion Week y'all.... !!!!  New York Fashion week kicks off today  and I am super excited to see all the new fall collections  that will be presented by designers on the runway.

So last night I attended my first show , The Heart Truth  Red Dress Collection Fashion show. If you are following me on Twitter, Instagram or friends on Facebook, I am sure by now you have seen some of the pictures I posted straight from the show.   Continue reading

I have teamed up with designer Bukola Are of the brand House of Versatile Styles to give away two tickets to the HVS presentation during New York Fashion Week on  February 17th, 2011. Two lucky winners are going to accompany me to the presentation as my guests. If you have never been to New York fashion week before, this is the one and only chance you do not want to miss. Click here to see how you can win

The Arise magazine featured designers were amazing last night. All designers were unique in their own ways and I was very impressed that they did not resemble any of the well-known American designer’s collections. My favorite for the night was from Loin Cloth & Ashes. I mean the outerwear was very eccentric, feminine edgy and royal at the time. I would totally love to have one of those, no scratch that…I mean all of the pieces.It was as if these models were princesses from an out of space kingdom walking down wearing those designs OMG does not even cut it. I would suggest saying OMFG!! Anisa Mpungwe is really an out of this world designer and it’s even more fascinating that she is one of our own; that is Tanzanian!! Very proud, very excited and can’t wait to get the designs for myself.

Models walking  down the runway in Loin Cloth & Ashes designs.

Photo: Zimbio.com

Nicole Miller Fall/Winter 2010

Nicole Miller Fall/Winter 2010  was all about a strong  looking woman. The collection  included  strong shoulders  with a masculine element meet feminine.  The color palette was dominated by blacks with hints of olives, bricks and  grays.  There were body-hugging dresses, asymmetrical necklines,  biker shorts and jackets done in leather,  and sharp vests. I only saw three shows and  Nicole Miller was the highlight of day # 2  for me.

Amber Rose was among the few celebs showed up for Nicole Miller show. She was seated next to Richie Rich of Heatherate. Gosh she is so beautiful in person with such a beautiful voice.

Sorry we look a little fuzzy

Charlotte Ronson Fall/Winter 2010:

I think I enjoyed the music more than what was presented on the runway. Even Solange  whom I spotted front row could not stop moving her head to the beats.  Other celebs spotted front row were Angela Simmons who wore a black and white cut-out mini dress, Keke Palmer, The City star Whitney Ports, Matt Dillon and Kevin Jonas of the Jonas brothers. This was my first Charlotte Ronson show so I didn't know what to expect.  There were couple of pieces that  I liked, like the long flowing pleated skirts and pants,  the leather jackets and the turbans . The collection was very bohemian  with a modern twist to it. The color palette ranged from  orange, raspberry, blues to neutral hues combined with floral prints. By the way, if you follow me on twitter, then  you know  Flaviana Matata was among the models who walked for Charlotte Ronson.  She was super stunning.

Posing with the beautiful Solange.

Venexiana Fall/winter 2010:

Oh my Venexiana, where do I start.  I am not sure if I was moved by this collection at all. The fabrics used on some of the dresses were somehow looking cheap and  the execution  of the garments  were lacking inspiration. I am not sure if this was her strongest collection. The collection which was a combination of evening wear  like the cocktail dresses , ballroom dresses to red carpet dresses and also  outwear  like the oversize furs.  The highlight of the show  was the animal prints  fur coat with bellowing sleeves (first photo left on the collage).

Day #2 outfit:

I totally forgot to snap myself before I left for the tents. This photo was taken after I got home from the shows. I am wearing color block vintage dress,  Vintage faux fur vest,  Dollyhouse OTK and a Chanel bag

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Rebeca Taylor Fall 2010 collection:

For Fall 2010 Collection Rebecca Taylor was inspired by a mixture of 70’s Parisian attitude and an urban New York City girl. With a renewed love for classic sportswear, silhouettes have been re-worked with a twist to give subtle edge on signature feminine designs. The palette includes dusty hues and new neutrals contrasted with military olives and hints of old gold. Fabrics are washed to provide a worn, overly-loved appeal and are combined with cashmere wool suits, leopard faux furs and down quilted coats, together giving this collection an affordable luxe quality.

Custo Barcelona Fall 2010 collection:

For his Fall 2010 collection Custo  Barcelona's inspiration came from the  extreme beauty and inexplicable attraction of jewels. Gems and precious stones serve as the basis for the production of a very colorful, bright and cheerful collection. The core of Custo Barcelona’s ideology is to present the consumer with new and unique designs, so we are always evolving our graphics, prints and color palettes to present new, exciting fashions.

Tracy Reese Fall 2010 collection:

“An eclectic mix of urban and rural style makes for a very modern yet infinitely wearable fall 2010 collection. Rustic Prince of Wales checks, distressed faux fur and stretch suede styles are softened by cosmetic toned lingerie and made cozy by soft alpaca sweaters.”

Catherine Malandrino, Milly and Elie Tahari Fall/Winter 2010 sketches.

Catherine Malandrino Fall/Winter 2010:

Malandrino’s Fall 2010 collection is inspired by looking to the world.. everything from different cultures mixed... to create in my mind the most unexpected silhouette.

Milly Fall /Winter 2010:

Milly Fall/Winter 2010 collection is inspired by  "the artsy, chic girls of Paris’ Left Bank  in a combination of luxe fabrics, clever techniques and cool attitude.

Elie Tahari Fall/Winter 2010:

My Fall collection is a homage to the great women who traveled the globe in style- Elie Tahari

I am sure by now you are aware that New York Fashion Week is just a couple of days away. Here are some sketches  and inspiration from G-Star  Raw just to get you in the mood, ready for a week long of fashions and  parties. For Fall/Winter 2010, G-Star  Raw collection  demonstrates the fusion of denim craftsmanship, elegant tailoring and sophisticated silhouettes in vibrant colors. Eye-catching metallic washes and treatments further enhance the collections, highlighting the inventive and truly  original aesthetic that is distinctively G-Star. We cant wait to see the sketches come to life.

Tanzanian Designer Anisa Mpungwe of  Loin Cloth and Ashes will showcase her latest collection at the tents for the first time.  According to Arise Magazine report via ifashion, Loin cloth and Ashes  along side Black Coffee from South Africa and  Deola Sagoe from Lagos are the top three designers that are going to present their latest collection at Bryant Park. I honestly didn't see this coming but its going to be a big boost for Tanzanian designers. I came across Loin Cloth and Ashes  work a few months back via  Facebook . One thing I can assure you is she is very talented and definitely deserve this opportunity. I cant wait too see all of her pieces come to life. If you would like to see more of her work please visit her site here or join her Facebook fan page. The designer is currently residing and running her studio in Pretoria, South Africa. Here are some of her designs from her Facebook fan page.

Gosh I  cant wait....This make fashion week even more exciting!!!!!!!!!!

It's so much fun when you get to go to Fashion shows with your friends or people who understand and appreciate fashion.  Last week on Thursday my friend  Nancy and I made our way out to  Blanc de Chine Spring / Summer 2010 presentation at the Blanc de Chine store on Fifth Avenue store.  The show was super elegant. The designer presented us with nothing but  pure, simple and functional collection. The collection was full of  neutral colors and there were  sequined  pieces here and there. I loved loved all the pieces but what caught my eyes the most was the sequined jumpsuit.  Beautiful  beautiful presentation. We spotted Alex and hubby Simon of the Real Housewives of NYC  sitting front row. Nobody really paid attention to them its like they were not in the building. Enjoy the  photos after the jump