Runway Report

I'm back!!!! Needless to say I am bursting at the seams with excitement over my recent trip to NYC Fashion Week 2012! I was so lucky to have third row seats at the Nanette Lepore 2012 Resort Collection Runway show! From the minute I left the cab and stepped foot in front of Lincoln Center all I can think was - here it is Rachele - the Mothership!! What I would give to be a part of that world! I am so grateful that I was able to experience it, even if it was just for one day! So, where do I begin? First, the fashion on the streets and inside Lincoln Center was fierce! All my fellow fashionistas were dressed to the nines. There really is no other place on earth where you can see such unique fashion and personal style other than the BIG APPLE! Whether you were in the business or just there as a fashion obsessed fan (like myself of course), it was obvious that everyone was there for the same reason - FASHION PASSION! Fashion week was definitely an experience I will never forget. From the photographers lined up as you walk in, to the larger than life models on the runway, and lets not forget the famous faces popping up all over the place, the thrill in the air was palpable. Once I found out  fashion week was a go, the first thought that raced through my mind was OMG, what am I going to wear??? Now, I love fashion just as much as those NYC fashionista streetwalkers, but let me tell you - going to the city made me realize one thing - I need to step up my game!!! LOL. Ok Ok, back to the issue at hand. So - the outfit......Well of course I wanted to wear designer but a girl like lil ol' me can only shop so much before the hubs whips out the pink slip! Therefore, I did what any other girl in my situation would do - I faked it till I maked it!!! Rent the Runway was my only salvation at this point! I frantically scoured the website for that perfectly chic dress that would hopefully scream "I belong here people". Colorblocking is such a huge trend this season, I decided to go with a great BCBGMaxazria concoction! Turns out - I made the right decision because the dress was a huge success! Photographers and fellow bloggers could not get enough of our colorblocked creations. We even made the cut and were featured on Nordstroms and Marie Claire's official blogs! Ahhh - my first official debut on two of my favorite websites! The love did not stop there my friends! As we walked inside to check out all the fun happenings before the show started, so many people stopped us in our tracks to compliment our looks! There really is no better gratification than receiving such kind words from those who live and breathe fashion on a daily basis! After that - it was time to get down to business. Sis and I went straight to the line to ensure we did not miss a second of the show! Once inside, the runway glistened, the cameras were flashing and the energy was unreal! As the show started, I was still in shock that here I was, the CPA from CT, sitting right across from Stanley Tucci and Kelly Rutherford, watching Nanette Lepore showcase her colorful 2012 collection. For sure, a moment I will never forget! As the show came to an end and the crowd piled out, all I can think was - NOOOOO, I don't want to leave! Nonetheless, all good things must come to an end, and I walked out with the rest of the fashion femmes! Hey, one thing is for sure, at least I was in good company!

So, now that I have poured out my fashion crazed emotions onto this post, it is time to switch gears and talk about the Nanette Collection and share photos from my amazing day!! The collection was full of bright, electric colors from pink and blues, to yellow and green! High colorful wedges and flat sandals graced the models feet as they walked so perfectly poised down the runway. Nanette was definitely not afraid to mix and match all her bright pieces. She tastefully paired bright blue with shocking pink hues and showcased neon yellow tones with bright orange accents! If you are looking to get noticed on your next resort getaway, this collection is great inspiration for some high-fashion looks! Ok everyone, here are some of my favorite styles, personal photos and famous snapshots from the highlight of my fake fashion career! Hope you enjoy them as much as I do!

XoXo,
Rachele