The Museum at FIT Ivy Style exhibit

If there is an exhibit that a fashionista would love, it is most definitely the Ivy Style Exhibit at FIT. With help from the generous Brooks Brothers and additional support provided by J.McLaughlin, The Museum at FIT brings this exhibit to life giving viewers a tour of the beginning of the preppy trend that we all know and love. Walking through the museum makes you feel as if you are going back in time walking around the campus's of all the Ivy League schools.  Whether or not you love that "preppy" look, or if you are just waiting to start a class this exhibit is definitely one to walk through before it ends (January 5, 2013).

The Weekender: September 28-30

Dumbo Arts Festival

The Dumbo Arts Festival is taking place this weekend, from Friday the 28^th – Sunday the 30^th.  Digital artwork will be projected onto the area’s landmarks.  Check out the design fair for interactive pieces, performances, and outdoor activities.   This “three day celebration of art, music, and performance” will take place in the neighborhood around the Manhattan Bridge overpass.   The lineup for this year’s festival will showcase more than 500 artists, 100 studios, and 50 galleries and stages.  

For more information go to: http://www.dumboartsfestival.com/

Atlantic Antic

During the Atlantic Antic street fair, more than 600 vendors will line the closed down streets of Brooklyn.  Why is this a must see event?  It has been dubbed NYC’s largest street fair.   The fair shuts down Atlantic Ave between Fourth Ave and Hicks Street on Sunday from 12-6pm.  If you haven’t had enough by the time 6pm rolls around, head over to Last Exit (136 Atlantic Ave) where an after-party will be taking place. 

Fisch for the Hip Sale

Check out this designer consignment sale if you want deep discounts on Chanel, Christian Louboutin, Balenciaga, and more! Located at 153 W 18^th Street, between Sixth and Seventh Avenues, scour the sales if you are interested in scoring Louboutins for up to 85% off.  The sale continues through Sunday September 30^th. 

London Fashion Week 2012 Street Style

Even though London Fashion Week ended over a week ago, I have not stopped looking at their street style. Here are a few of my favorites that I have found!

LOVE the leopard on leopard.

I have been completely obsessed with "Mint" lately!

I just want everything that these girls are wearing!

What are your favorite street styles that you've found?

Sources:

Harper's Bazaar, Vogue

Rag & Bone Spring 2013

Backstage at London’s fashion week this year one of Rag & Bone’s designers, David Neville said “It’s always about a British girl in New York.”

This collection’s modern city girl was all about layering and a fresh palette based on whites and grays. The neutrals that the show started with made the bright blue, green and coral pieces seem even more electric.

David and his design partner Marcus Wainwright cited their inspiration as the off-road race that traveled from Paris to Africa during the 70s. 

The theme was clearly represented in the motor-cross inspired jackets and leather pants. My favorite pieces in the collection were all outerwear, which were a reoccurring focus of the show.

What do you think; did the show bring out the British side of you New York students?

Source: Vogue.uk

Emmy Awards News: Kelly Osbourne's $250,000 manicure

As I do for every awards show, I had my eyes peeled on E! since around 6:00 last evening lusting over the gowns. Dresses followed an overwhelming color theme of yellow or gray and Modern Family took home the ultimate prize...again. 

Lately, there has been an explosion of expressing personality in the form of nail art.  So is it a huge surprise that E!'s Kelly Osbourne had her nails decked out in $250,000 polish? 

Yes, $250,000 for a bottle of nail polish.  However could nail polish be worth that much you ask?  The nail polish designer, Azature, claims each bottle contains 1,118 diamonds; and at such a steep price this polish has blown away any previous record for the most expensive nail polish.

 
Kelly, you better hope they applied a chip-proof top coat. 

Source: Daily Mail

The Weekender: September 21-23

This weekend check out The Coney Island Film Festival and The Brooklyn Book Festival!

The Coney Island Film Festival, September 21-23, showcases a line up of quirky shorts and features, including the cult classic action/thriller, The Warriors (Saturday at 10:30pm, $12). 
Location: 1208 Surf Ave @ 12th Street, Brooklyn, NY

The Brooklyn Book Festival is on Sunday the 23rd from 10am-6pm.  Bestselling authors are flocking to Brooklyn on Sunday to read, converse, and lead panels about topics ranging from sex to the Internet to what it really takes to make magazines.  
Location: Brooklyn Borough Hall and Plaza, 209 Joralemon Street.
Check out the website for specific details on which authors and speakers will be in each location.

Get out and enjoy the city this weekend!

New York Fashion Week Street Style

 Now that New York Fashion Week has come to a close, it's time to check out the great street style from the past couple weeks.

I know what I'll be looking for in stores this fall:

• leather skirt
• day clutch
• floral patterns
• and tons of color!

Sources: Vogue and  Elle

27th Street Style

Alexa Darpino, FMM major, seen working her Style Shop hour this past Friday.