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NWFW THE Parties ( part 2)Taking in NYFW

October 11, 2016

September 8th

Our First NYFW kicked of With a fun Meet & greet at the Gansevoort Hotel and Rooftop Bar in the Meatpacking district…. So Beautiful and a fun way to kick off the Week. (details on what we wore in a upcoming post)

Sister’s The Beautiful view from the rooftop of The Gansevoort

Stunning View of the Hudson River from The rooftop of Gansevoort

View of the Hudson River, Rooftop Gansevoort Meatpacking

Gansevoort rooftop 360-degree panoramic views Of New York City and sunsets over the Hudson River

Time square…. Off to The W for a meet and greet

Cheers to the Start of NYFW

September 9Th

LULUS Style Studio…. Influencer and Blogger party

We were spoiled with drinks, treats and Swag….sponsored by NYX,The Balm, Amika, LVX, Nu.ME. LaqA & co., black Swan, Herbivore, Winky Lux, Pop chip, Kind, Sigma and Woodsee…. Hosted by LULUS… Such a fun Time socializing, meeting our Style Collective sister’s & other influential Bloggers , being treated like a queen! (More About the Swag and WHAT we wore)

Lulus Style Studio

LULUS Style studio a fun Night full of fun Swag, food, Drinks, photo’s and socializing

Then off to the RoofTop Party at the Standard…. The nightlife in NYC is crazy bars & clubs stay Open until 4am…. If I wasn’t on Utah Time I wouldn’t have been able to keep up❤️

The Standard, High line

Rooftop view from Standard rooftop party

Rooftop view from The Standard rooftop party

RoofTop View at The Standard…

September 10th

Brunch at the Pennsylvania 6 with the Style collective girl’s

Shop Style Social House

ShopStyle Social House

Style Shop Social House… Photo compliments of #Square CASh

The Shop Style Social House at the Glass House, a Blogger and influencer party with beautiful views, fun photo opportunities , Tons of Swag and great company was Another great event with so much to take in….Being our first time we didn’t know what to expect and really didn’t allow for enough time to experience ALL they had to offer. (We had a fashion show to get to) If I am LUCKY enough to get a chance to go again I would allow for a several hours to enjoy all they had to offer…. Beautiful views & professional photographers, yummy treats, clothing, accessories and stationary booths. ALL with Swag (You’ll read more about this soon) sponsored by Yumi Kim, Sole society, square Cash, Gigi New York, Vestiaire, signature Hallmark, BaubleBar, Sam Edelman …HOSTed by Shop Style

September 11th

Street Style in Brooklyn heading to “ART meets Fashion” display

Cristina Ruales Dance performance at Inglot studio’s

Tiana Holiday (my sister)
Cristina Rules Dance performance at Inglot studios

9/11 Top of the Rock… Breathtaking view of Ground zero and NYC

September 12,

Leanne Marshell Runway Show at the skylight & pop up event by Hotel Hugony a Cute boutique Hotel!

Leanne Marshall Runway Show at the skylight & pop up event by Hotel Hugony a Cute boutique Hotel!

A pop up Party by…Hotel Hugo Ny, A Boutique Hotel

Hotel Hugo Ny…pop up Bar and appetizers at Leanne Marshalls Runway Show at Skylight.

September 13th

Baccarat Hotel and Bar…. Drinks and a meeting❤️

Baccarat Hotel & Bar

Baccarat Hotel & Bar This place is so Chic and Beautiful That Kate spade did a photo shoot here❤️

September 14th

Our last day in NYC…. Today we Skipped our Morning FAShion Show, Packed up and headed for New York bagels, a walk in Central Park, Took a breather and enjoyed the LAST few hours we Had to TAKE in NYC…. We did have to Grab the last of Our Treats to take Home to Our families… (mine requested FOOD) more about that in next couple post🍴

I hope you’re enjoying the recap of our trip! Ox, D’Arcy

NYFW (The Shows) Part 1

September 27, 2016

NYFW ( New York Fashion Week) A dream since I was 10!

As a little girl I played Barbies just to dress her and design her house… I have love Fashion from planing my school outfits to getting dressed up for Dances or compete in Pageants! As I grew I scoured Magazines and love to window shop and of course shop! I would watch the award shows just to view the red carpet. To attend NYFW Was one of my biggest dreams. Not to just Fly to New York and be in the city the week it was happening… But to actually be apart of shows, parties, influencer parties and soak in the excitement of what Fashion week is all about!

My Dream came true when My sister called and Said “I got contracted to do Makeup for NYFW… You should come with Me!!” WHAT … Is this really happening!!! It was and so the planning, contacting and research began!) oh…. And what was I going to wear!!!! ???? Between Owning a Boutique, my contacts with Style Collective, contacts I have made over the years and of course My Sister’s (Tiana Holiday) contacts and connections we started to plan our Big week…. We had just 3 weeks to Plan and organize what would be our first vacation ever together, not to mention a dream come true for both… And we get to experience it together! Pure Joy❤️

I will be sharing our experience in 6 parts…. The Breakdown of NYFW

The Fashion Shows

The Parties

My Outfits (and some of my sisters)

The food

The sights

The swag

The shows…. This is not an easy task to get into a Show Small or Big…. So we were Blessed to attending 1 show let alone 6 shows with seats (hows have seats and standing at each show) Specially at such short notice! (God was really working for us) People work at getting into shows for months prior!

Here is a peak at the Shows I was LUCKY to attend.

The Austrian swim resort showcase

Plitz showcase

Cristina Ruales dance performance collection

Leanne Marshall Runway showcase

Sherri Hill at Gotham Hill

Anniesa Hasibuan collection at Skylight @Maynihan station THE DOCK

My first ever NYFW fashion show! Showcase Sabo Luxe, Bossa, ARK, Frankie by Rebecca, ete, Alphabe Where the designers that showed!

SABO LUXE

The press

SABO LUXE

BOSSA

Ark swimwear

Frankie Swimwear

Ark swimwear

Frankie swimwear

Frankie swim wear

ete show

Alphabe Show

ALPHABE

AlpHABE

Showcase

Cristina Ruales dance performance collection @ Inglot studios

Cristina Rulales show. This lady is a hat designer sitting in the audience! I am telling you some of the audience was just as exciting as the show.

Sherri Hill

Gotham Hall

Gotham Hill

Sherri Hill

Sherri Hill……. Note the Olymic gold gymnastics stars in front, a Disney Star ( sorry I am not sure her name)

Sherri Hill

Sherri Hill One of my favorite dresses💕

Sherri Hill

Sherri Hill model Sadie Roberson

Sherri Hill The beading is to die for💕

Sherri Hill

Sherri Hill I am obsessed with this dress❤️

Skylight @ Maynihan Station ( The docks) this is where a majority of the Big designers showed ( tons of press hung out here)

Anniesa Hasibuan ss17 collection

Anniesa Hasibuan ss17 collection at Skylight This gown was stunning, The lace, the beading, the pearls and Craftmanship was just just so beautiful! I could not get a shot to do it justic❤️

Anniesa Hasibuan ss17 collection @ Skylight the final gown

Seeing shows first hand and being able to see a good verity of shows, from New designers to established designers was such a treat! The Quality of clothing, the craftsmanship and detail was amazing on different levels. Some of the shows weren’t my style but you could appreciate the Craftmanship or Just one piece you could see how you would style it! I love the Venues, each so different and ALL over the city! Exciting to feel the different energy of each show and of course people watch! ( people watching is one of my favorite things! I could hear my mom telling “their story” in my head❤️) Fashion is different to everyone… Quality, design, Trendy, personal flare, affordable , expensive , classy AND at Fashion week you see it All!

Truly felt blessed to have gotten this exsperience and I have to tell you it was better then any of my hopes & dreams! Now that I have done it once and learned so much… I would love to plan really plan really prepare …I ‘ve got the bug and do it again next year! I have a better Idea of what to expect, what to pack , how to plan, what events to do again, what to show up extra early for and what to skip!

Hope you enjoyed the shows through my eyes and looking forward to Post 2 of NYFW…

Do you have a question or want me to share something about NYFW? Leave a comment I am Happy to share my point of view from A newbie❤️ D’Arcy (My Style over 40)

How to wear some of Fall’s Trends right NOW

September 6, 2016

How to wear some of Fall’s Biggest Trends Right Now

We get it: It’s Hot out! Nobody wants to hear about puffer vests, beanies, and boots in the midst of a late summer heatwave or Indian summer. We can daydream about the cooler season head or be tempted by, the cooler mornings and changing leaves.

Fall is one of My favorite seasons, and All the September magazine issues are out! Full of This year’s Trends, picks, and styling guides…

Here Are Some Tips on wearing some of this season’s trends without suffering in the heat!

Plaid… Plaid clothing can be purchased in anything from a mini skirt to a jacket…Here is a Shirt Dress! Shop a couple of similar pieces Here Here Here

I love wearing a plaid skirt with a tee and style with this SEASON’s HOT choker trend…

This season’s hottest trend. The choker wear with anything for that cool factor

Plaid Skirt Worn with a tank or tee looks Fall and layer with a jacket when it gets cooler.

Denim… Patched denim or distressed Boyfriend or skinny jean paired with a tank or tee layered with a fur vest on a chilly night or shown with a top layered over lace and a pointed heel finishes off the look!

Leopard is always a Fall staple.

Leopard cardigan {here} {similar here} plaid top {similar here} Here Jeans {similar here} booties old {similar here} HERE Arm candy {similar here} HERE,

A plaid cardigan, skinny jeans, and Tee with a cool necklace is the perfect 75-degree day outfit!

Tan… A color Trend

Tan on Tan or Tan with Blush or shown here Tan with black is a fun combo that can be Worn paired with something ruffled and gives you a fall look without the heat!

Hobo Lauren Wallet can act as a clutch as well.

Crisscrossed tee trend…

The cool and comfortable of a tee with a touch of edgy style… I paired with Our BEST selling camo joggers! Perfect transition outfit.

I hope you picked up some tips on How to wear some of Fall’s Trends right NOW, have a wonderful week that doesn’t have you sweating in September. You can also find me on Instagram, Pinterest, Liketoknowit, Amazon shops, and Facebook.