The Weekender: September 27th - 29th

Happy Friday Friends!

We hope that you are enjoying the fall weather as much as we are! With that being said, here are some things to do in New York City this weekend so that you can enjoy the crisp autumnal air.

September 27th - 29th: Visit the DUMBO Arts Festival and enjoy the fall weather. "With its industrial spaces easily converted to studios, DUMBO underwent a radical transformation into an edgy but upscale enclave populated by art lovers and creators. The DUMBO Arts Festival honors that connection with three days of family-friendly performances and installations as well as open studios and galleries. Esmeralda Kosmatopoulos, Xue Chen and Marney Fuller are among the nearly 500 artists to display their work. During the festival's first day, there will be a special yoga event with live music (from 6:30 to 8pm). For more information, visit dumboartsfestival.com"

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 September 28th: Love dumplings? Why not attend Tang's Natural NYC Dumpling Festival? Enjoy dumpling eating contests, as well as Chinese lion-dancing performances. The festivities start at 12 pm and take place on Chrystie St. between Canal and East Houston Sts. Admission is $20.00 and gets you a sampling of international dumplings! Visit www.dumplingfestival.com for more information.

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Also, make sure to check out Hayley's This Week in the City feature: Get a kick start to the Halloween season. Head to The New York Botanical Garden for the spooktacular Haunted Pumpkin Garden. For more information on programs visit: http://www.nybg.org/exhibitions/2013/haunted-pumpkin-garden/index.php.
 This event started September 21st and will go until October 31st!

Tuesday Street Style: Milan Fashion Week

Happy Tuesday!

This week's street style feature comes all the way from Milan Fashion Week, where clutches are king! Perfect to stash your essentials, clutches can simply be functional, or a fashion statement! Studded, big, small, neutral or brightly hued, clutches were the it-bag for fashionistas on the go. Palm-sized perfection please!

Pictures courtesy of nymag.com

Guest Speaker Knowledge: Tobe

The Tobe Agency is responsible for creating the Tobe Report which is a fashion forecasting publication that provides retailers with predicted trends and analysis related to the business. Starting more than 80 years ago, it is referred to as the first trend forecasting company. Their trendspotters or “style scouts” are responsible for providing style and consumer interest direction for many retailers. Now owned by the Doneger group, the Tobe report is a fully comprehensive guide to the lifestyle of the fashion consumer and the industry itself. 

Check out their twitter @TheTobeReport and the Tobe Report Facebook page to find out more about the company!

The Weekender: September 20th - September 22nd

Welcome to the weekend everyone!!

There is plenty going on this weekend to keep you busy and having fun!

1. Brooklyn Book Festival: September 20-22
This festival includes vendors as well as live readings and panels for all of you book crazy people! Many well known authors will be attending, so make sure you check it out!
Visit: brooklynbookfestival.org.

www.hellobrooklyn.com

2. Coney Island Film Festival: September 20-22
 Go to the heart of the boardwalk to watch anything from innovative shorts, to classic features, to even attending some parties! This is sure to please any film fan.
Visit: http://www.coneyislandfilmfestival.com/

3. 31st Annual Queens County Fair: September 21-22
Who doesn't love a good maze, pie-eating and corn-husking contests, and carnival rides? Take a trip back to childhood at this fun fair!
Visit: queensfarm.org.

www.queens.about.com

 Have a great weekend!

xoxo,
The Social Media Team

WWD Wednesday: London Fashion Week Street Style

WWD's They Are Wearing posts create the perfect look into the street style across the pond at LFW. Some of the trends so far have been sharp tailored jackets and pants, leather, and great pops of bright colors. 

There were also some bags that stole the street style show: 

And finally, there were the hats that literally topped off the outfits:

Comment with some of your LFW Street Style Favorites!

      

Tuesday Street Style: Layered Bracelets

Happy Tuesday!
We hope you enjoyed our visit from Stylecaster guests Leah and Meghan. Today's street style trend is layered bracelets! Stack 'em short, stack 'em high, we don't care! Below are some pictures of bracelets and watches worn by our own club members. Pearls seemed to be all the rage, as well as mixing colors for a fun and fresh look. And multi-strand bracelets? Even easier.

Watches seem to be in right now, and gold seems to be preferred over silver. Below are some pics from some other street stylistas!

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http://modern-sophisticate.blogspot.com/2011/08/can-this-be-made-into-room-layered.html

 

 

 

Guest Speaker Knowledge: Stylecaster

This Tuesday we are thrilled to have a member of the Stylecaster team coming to share some insight into the industry. Stylecaster is a social media company that’s main focus is bringing “style to the people.” Their platforms include the Stylecaster website as well as Beauty High, The Vivant, and Daily Makeover. These sites have become the go-to for anyone interested in style and beauty tips to fashion and celebrity news. Stylecaster is a very successful and quickly growing company (aka a GREAT place to land an internship!!).

Check out their websites for more information: http://www.stylecastermediagroup.com/   

http://stylecaster.com/

Ari who was a founder and is now the CEO of Stylecaster Media Group came to speak to our club last year and it was a great, entertaining learning experience.

Also be sure to follow them on twitter and instagram for updates about their company and the inside scoop on all things fashion!

The Weekender: September 13th - 15th

Happy Friday Readers!

Fashion Week is now over, but don't worry, there are many more things to see and do in the city! Below are some options. We hope they spark your fancy!

September 13th - December 31st: Go on the TMZ Tour! During this fun bus ride, you will get to see hot spots like Jessica Simpson's favorite Mexican restaurant, and even the infamous hotel where Charlie Sheen...(err we would rather not say). This tour has over 70 highlighted places to see, and monitors inside of the bus play TMZ commentary to keep tour-goers interested between stops. For more information visit: http://onlocationtours.com/tour/tmz-nyc/ (This company has Gossip Girls and Sex in the City tours as well).

September 14th - November 3rd: The Metropolitan Museum of Art has a new exhibit called 'The Roof Garden Commission: Imran Qureshi". Imran splatters pools of wet paint on the roof as connecting points for intricate floral patterns. This would be a great way to enjoy the wonderful weather!

Picture courtesy of Time Out New York

September 15th: We thought that this new restaurant would make a great lunch spot on a Sunday afternoon!

"Archie & Sons Joining fellow neighborhood greasy spoons B&H and Stage, Howie Cohen relocated his Long Island luncheonette, established in 1983, to the East Village. Styled as a ‘50s throwback with pastel walls and subway tiles, the cheery dinette specializes in unfussy American eats: three-egg omelettes, honey-mustard chicken sandwiches and a family-recipe macaroni salad, as well as old-timey drinks like Arnold Palmers. 23 Third Ave between St. Marks Pl and E 9th St  (646-823-9423)" (http://www.timeout.com/newyork/food-drink/restaurant-and-bar-openings-september-12-18-2013) 

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WWD Wednesday: NYFW Parties

The fashion of the NYFW nightlife can be just as important as the days filled with runway shows and street style. The guest lists are just as exclusive and the venues are always unexpectedly cool. Here are our favorite pictures from some of the most star-studded after party events so far: 

Lady Gaga performed at the V Magazine party

The crowd at the Prabal Gurung party at Bar Nana in the Meatpacking District

Prabal Gurung with Ciara, who later performed

Jessica Alba and Diane Von Furstenberg at her High Line Headquarters party

Dree Hemingway wearing DVF

DKNY 25th birthday party at the old JP Morgan building

Joan Smalls and Karlie Kloss introduced performers Rita Ora, Iggy Azalea, and surprise guest A$AP Rocky

Donna Karen, Rita Ora, Emmy Rossum, and Melanie Fiona presented a cake perfect for DKNY

Comment and tell us some of best NYFW nightlife shots you've seen!