NYFW: Emerson by Jackie Fraser-Swan

After last weeks live Office Hours, Kelly Cutrone invited everyone to the Emerson by Jackie Fraser-Swan show to be a part of her "Twitter Team," and to experience some of the prep that goes into putting on a show during Fashion Week. Having worked many a show in the past, it was such a dream and so much fun to be on the opposite side of things. The night included checking out the backstage area, the pre-show run-through, the hospitality lounge, and of course, the show itself.

NYFW Roundup/What I Want to Wear this Fall

I'm always amused at how the fashion "cycle" works. Just as I am craving spring, NYFW comes along and has me looking ahead to fall. This season was a bit different as it gave me a whole lot more to fall in love with and (eventually) look forward to.

There were three things I absolutely loved this season. First off, COLOR! It was really nice to see traditionally spring colors like pastel pink, blue and lavender on the runway, in addition to the fall staples of emerald, royal blue and other jewel tones.

My next love was the return of the turtleneck! I feel like the turtleneck has been shunned in the last few years, and I'm not sure why. I have always thought of the turtleneck (in the right cut and fabric) as one of the most basic wardrobe essentials, as well as the best friend to a great statement necklace (ala Natasha Bedingfield.) I loved Doo.Ri's take on the style in the form of drapey dresses and tops. 

Lastly this NYFW, I absolutely LOVED Christan Siriano's A/W12 collection. Oh me, oh my, it was an absolute dream. Because when I think of my dream wardrobe, it looks exactly like this collection. It's what I want to wear. Everyday. I need every piece in my wardrobe IMMEDIATELY (or as soon as fall rolls around.)

What were you most excited about this New York Fashion Week? 

Diane von Furstenberg

J. Mendel

Alice + Olivia

Oscar de la Renta

Jill Stuart

Cushnie et Ochs

Elizabeth and James

Doo.Ri

Christian Siriano

*All images via nymag.com

People Watching at NYFW

With a few cancelled classes Friday, my scheduled opened up enough for me to head up to Lincoln Center and people watch with Gabriella. In general, I find people watching fascinating, but during Fashion Week it is truly something, both good and bad. The highlight (because there always is one) was seeing Tim Gunn. He was conducting an interview and even when he done, he was so sweet to everyone that came up to him, even though he was "late for work." Yes, I eavesdropped. But that's not the point...

On to the pictures! (click read more below)