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!