Favorites from Milan Fashion Week

It's no secret that Milan Fashion Week (MFW) is my ABSOLUTE favorite, and he SS12 collections did not disappoint. From chic minimalism pieces, to bold prints, Milan Fashion Week had me making a mental spring shopping checklist (that will be buried in the back of my brain and unearthed next March).

Here are my highlights:

Gianfranco Ferré

   

Gucci

Dolce and Gabbana

Pucci

Dsquared2

Moschino Cheap and Chic

Versace

all images via nymag.com

The Feast of San Gennaro

There are just so many things I love in the month of September: my birthday, Fashion Week, and the feast of San Gennaro in Little Italy. Besides my love of all things Italian, its definitely the food that keeps me coming back, year after year. 

I have been going to the feast for a few years now, and the plan of action has always been as follows: 

-Start at Spring and Mulberry street 

-Walk up Mulberry and sample well, just about everything

-Call it quits when everyone involved is full. 

While the many vendors selling everything from sausage and peppers, to fried oreo's are the main attraction, many of the restaurants that line Mulberry make special outdoor seating for the feast, and have great dinner specials (free pitcher of sangria with entree anyone?). So for the feast this year, that is what my friend Lauren and I decided to do. After checking out at a few along the way, we decided on the one with the cute sweet Italian man, from Naples. I will admit, I was worried that it would be smoke and mirrors (especially since I didn't have a review to go on, but dinner was excellent. From the homemade pasta to the vino, it far exceeded expectations.

Pasta for dinner could mean only one thing for dessert: gelato. And since dinner was so good, it could not disappoint. After walking along Mulberry, neither of us were really feeling any of the vendors we saw, as well, none of them seemed authentic (IE not Italian). I then remembered an article I was reading on the train about the feast, and in no time we were at La Cremeria. We knew we hit the jackpot, when we walked in, and were greeted with a very welcoming and authentic "Ciao!". Again, we were not disappointed. The only other place I have had gelato that was this delicious was in, well, Italy!

pinot grigio and Cannelloni.

gelato selection at La Cremeria

perfect end to the night

If time allows, I hope to make a second trip to the feast. Its the only time "street meat" is acceptable to me (the sausage and peppers are to die for), and I need a zeppole (or 20). 

Cure for the common cold

 
American Eagle Jacket & Flats, Forever 21+tee, Torrid skinnies,  Dior Sunglasses, Random pashmina, Longchamp Le Pliage tote. 

Fall is definitely in the air, and even though I am sick (AGAIN) it was nice to enjoy the beautiful weather after class. In addition, for "International talk like a pirate day", Crumbs was offering a BOGO (buy one, get one free) for customers who ordered like a pirate! My friend Angela (who also took this pic, thanks Ange!) and I definitely had a lot of fun being pirates, even if it was only for a few minutes. 

So here's to hoping a healthy dose of vitamin d, laughter, and sugar will clear this cold up ASAP.  

Hope you all have a wonderful week :)

NYFW S/S 2012 Roundup

Just like that, yet another New York Fashion Week has come and gone. Even though its eight full days of fashion, fun and glamour, it just never seems to last very long!

Even though there is a slight chill in the air, (I think winter, not fall, is swiftly approaching), as I start to pack away some of my summer pieces, it is nice to know that many of them will transition nicely into spring/summer 2012.

Alice + Olivia

 I love the fun,flirty, and oh so feminine mix that is Alice + Olivia.  It never ceases to amaze me how Stacey Bendet manages to capture so much versatility and variety in just one collection. While I know its not nice to play favorites, I absolutely love that short, champagne dress. Now for an occasion to wear it to...

Bill Blass

In or out on the runways, anything and everything nautical will always be a must have of mine for spring/summer. I love the way Bill Blass interpreted the traditional nautical styles by not using the standard navy and white, but black and white. A subtle twist, on an old and loved classic.

Victoria Beckham

When most designers are showing bright punches of color and pastels for the warmer months, Victoria Beckham goes against the grain and incorporate black and navy into her spring/summer collection. I loved the mix of structured and flowy pieces, as well as her super chic bags.

Diane von Furstenberg
I can't think of another time when I have seen white done so impeccably! From white to coral. and of course the prints, DVF had me wishing the weather was warming up again, not cooling down!

Since time doesn't allow me to include many of my other favorites, be sure to check out my tumblr, as I will be posting them at random. (Read, bored and confused in managerial math.) :)
 
What were your NYFW favorites? 

all pics via NY Mag