Best Fashion Instagrams!

Instagram has become the most popular method for picture sharing as of today and everyone is noticing it. Although Facebook bought Instagram for $1 billion last April Facebook still feels the pressure to make picture sharing more user friendly and popular on their own site. One of the reasons I love Instagram so much is because during times like fashion week you are able to get a sneak peek at some of the shows before reviews are even online, its almost like having a front row seat. So I wanted to share with you all my favorite Instagram accounts in the world of fashion!

All of the major fashion magazines always have front row seats to every show so you can always count on them for the most up to date and cutting edge pictures in fashion. My favorites this year were definitely Teen Vogue, Allure Magazine, and Harper's Bazzaar. They all had great pictures of the runway, the models and occasionally some from backstage.

Neiman Marcus is one of the most popular high-end department stores in the United States so there were of coarse buyers in the front row of every show. They all made it there mission to upload pictures of the events but also report on the trends to give followers a sneak peek as to what you major trends for fall will be. 

Blogging has become a way one is recognized in the fashion world. Everyday people are able to relate more to personal blogs however some of the bloggers have become famous from their work and designers are giving them front row seats to their shows because they know once they blog about the show it will reach the masses. My favorite blogs to check during fashion week have always been The Man Repeller and Cheyenne Meets Chanel. They had amazing Instagram pictures during fashion week, not only during the shows but of street style as well, 

Cara Delevingne, the recently crowned Model of the Year, graced the catwalks of every major designer this year at NYFW. Her Instagram was the place to look if you wanted to see backstage or a behind the scene look at all of the major shows!

Overall Fashion Week and any other fashion events have been able to reach the masses thanks to Instagram!

Marc Jacobs to Close NYFW!

The Runway

Fashion week made its grand exit tonight with the Marc Jacobs Fall 2013 show. As I said in my last post, I was highly anticipating the Marc Jacobs show and it blew me away. After showing the collection he did for Louis Vuitton at Paris Fashion Week I didn't think it could get any better. For the Louis Vuitton show he used escalators to transport the models from backstage to the runway, it was so innovative and unlike anything I had ever seen before. Because of the overwhelmingly positive response from that show he had even more pressure on him to make his collection for his signature line just that much better. Due to the huge snow storm in the Northeast Jacobs had to postpone his show from the 11th to the 14th and I think it was the perfect show to end New York Fashion week because I don't think anyone else could top it. His elaborate production, that centered around a giant harvest moon, was held at the Lexington Avenue Armory. Although people were blown away by the theatrics of the show many people were disappointed that the giant moon was the only source of light during the show because they weren't able to really see the clothes until the encore when the lights went on. His collection was the epitome of old hollywood glamor, with many of his looks consisting of fur and sequin pieces. A statement coat is a trend we have seen a lot of this fashion week and Jacobs had serval versions of a statement in his collection. One of the most shocking looks was a topless model who wore mens wear inspired trouser shorts and long gloves with her arms positioned across her dress. Overall I think the collection was the perfect note to end on as Marc Jacobs is a designer who truly represents New York City. He left the audience in awe and wondering where he will go next! 

The Start of NYFW!

Yesterday marked the start of New York Fashion week! One of the most thrilling times of year in New York City and throughout the rest of the world for fashionistas! New York is like a completely different place during this week! Just walking down the street you feel like you are at one of the tents at Lincoln Center because everyone is dressed to the nines. The whole "street style" phenomenon started at fashion weeks years ago so people-watching has become as big of an event as the actual shows themselves. Even the freezing cold weather a lumming snow storm dubbed "Nemo" hasn't stopped anyone, fashion comes first. The shows that have impressed me the most so far were Jason Wu, Kate Spade, and Jennifer Meyer. 

Jason Wu Show 

The runway at the Jason Wu fashion show was unbelievable, almost as impressive as the Louis Vuitton shows escalators at Paris Fashion Week last year. It was a gorgeous black and white marble square runway with a breathtaking crystal chandelier in the middle of the runway! After designing Michelle Obama's dress for the inaugural ball there was a lot of talk about his collection and he definitely did not disappoint. His collection was the perfect mix of feminine and sporty. The crimson hue that was used for Obamas dress was definitely this inspiration for his collection with additions of black and white. My favorite look was a red striped sweater with a black leather skirt, perfection! 

Kate Spade Taxi Clutch!

The Kate Spade presentation was the complete opposite of Wu's show. Celebrating their 20th anniversary this year they decided to go back to where it all began, New York City. When asked about the inspiration for the collection Creative Director, Deborah Lloyd said she "looked to the sights and sounds of New York City including such urban icons as the Empire State Building, hot dogs, street signs, and the like which were part of a colorful, confetti-like print splashed on a short dress." My favorite item of the collection was a darling neon yellow clutch bag with "Taxi" printed on one side and "off Duty" on the other, so New York! 

Jennifer Meyer Jewels 

I have been a fan of Jennifer Meyer's classic but innovative jewels ever since I can remember so when I heard that she would make her debut at fashion week this year I was so excited. Her long awaiting, palm tree inspired collection definitely did not disappoint her fan base. For her presentation she arranged all of her jewelry on different types of leaves, which was a nod to her leaf charm piece which made her famous. Her collection consisted of lapis, amethyst, custom cut turquoise, and of coarse, diamonds! My favorite piece was a golden elephant with its tusk up, its a sign for good luck! 

I have been amazed by fashion week so far and cannot wait to see what the rest of the week brings! I am most excited to see what Marc Jacobs, Monique Lhuillier, and Tory Burch have up there sleeves this year!