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How To Survive New York Fashion Week

by on ‎09-10-2014 11:56 AM

It’s that time of the year where the women of the world are glued to E! News and consistently post Carrie Bradshaw, Sex In The City, quotes--- New York Fashion Week! This year our QVC friend and high end fashion designer, Dennis Basso, invited the QVC hosts to his 2015 Spring/Summer Collection Runway Show.


This wasn’t my first time attending a runway show or NYFW for that matter, but I was still blown away by the amazing designs and of course the celeb sightings at the show and around the Lincoln Center in New York.


I’ve been there, back, and amazed to say the least, so I wanted to share with you some of my tips and tricks to taking on New York Fashion Week. Starting with the question on everyone’s mind…


What do I wear?? – When in doubt, just wear black. The designs and looks you will see on the runway will be exotic and extreme, so your best bet is to keep it chic and simple. 



 


Know Where to Grub -- Scope out the restaurants, cafes, etc. around the Lincoln Center so you know all of your options when you’re looking for a place to kill time or grab something quick before catching the train.


Prepare for walking -- Wear comfortable shoes for traveling/walking and then switch in your heels upon getting there.


Travel Time -- Always leave a 40 minute buffer time between all your travel plans in case you run into any issues.


Make Time for People Watching -- the fashion on the streets is just as exciting as the fashions featured on the runway.


(Outside of the Lincoln Center.)





Practice Your Air Kiss! -- Don't expect a handshake or hug when meeting and greeting people at fashion week.  A kiss on each cheek is standard. (Very European!)


(Check out all of those people! This is after the show when Dennis came out to  loop the runway and say hello to everyone.)


 


 


Bring a Camera/Keep Your Phone Juiced --  Fashion Week is the perfect place for celebrity sightings, and if you're brave enough to ask many are willing to take a picture with you! It's a long day so your best best it to bring your HALO for the trip. It saved me this time around. 


(Paparazzi at the end of the runway)



(Can you spot the 2 celebrities that are iPhone ready to capture the model walking by?)


 


(Paris Hilton back stage after the show)



(Gabrielle Union being interviewed after the show)



 


Be Prepared to Hurry Up And Wait. -- The fashion shows never start on time however don't be late because you could lose your seat!


(Everyone dispersed finding their given seats before the show starts. Also a social hour!)



A panoramic view of the theatre before entering the actual show room. 



 


Always Go With Your Girlfriends -- Think of this as an extremely elevated trip to the mall, you want to have your girls with you right? This year I was able to bring my Mom to the show for her first runway experience. We met up with Sharon and Jill for the show and had a great time. 


(Me and Mom backstage after the show.)



(Me, Sharon, Dennis and Jill after the show.)