Show me something new

While in NYC I got to see 3 real life fashion shows! I feel very privileged. The first show I went to was called Blanc de Chine, a designer based out of Hong Kong. The show took place on the second floor of their 5th avenue store. Unfortunately I didn't take any pictures because it was a very small intimate show and I got too nervous to lug out my 4 pound canon camera. But I will say the show was nice. My favourite elements were the simple black trousers that the men and women wore with a few of the outfits, and I especially liked the mens structured jackets (I think it says a lot about me that my favourite pieces were menswear... what can I say? I'm just a big fan of men's fashion).

The second show we went to was Suzanne Rae. I really loved this show. It was presentation style, so most of the outfits were out on the floor at the same time, and the models moved around and stood in different locations. Here are few photos I took of the collection.

Great skirt.

Aside from the lacy shirt, this look is very Oliver Twist. I might attempt this, only I'll add some dirt on my face and a hat to complete the look.

That skirt looks heavy.

Snake skin oxfords? Yes please.

Please sir, I want some more orphan-chic. (Get it? Get it!?!)

Sheer shirt, obviously. I have a few of these. I like to wear a bra with mine, but that's a persoal preference. Also those metallic shoes are lovely.

One of my favourite looks. Those pants are so crisp.

Hard to see the snake skin clogs... but they are there.

On our last day in NYC, mere hours before our flight, we went to the Meatpacking district for the Study NY show. The second I walked into the room I noticed this spicy cumin scent. And while in the show I ended up standing next to a very friendly woman who told me she designed the scent for the collection specifically, which I thought was a really cool idea. Unfortunately the actual show started late so we could only stay for a few minutes before racing back across the city. But we got to briefly see all the looks, and it turns out I am a big fan of this eco-friendly brand. The runway was set up like an old classroom. Each of the models came out, put an apple on a teacher's desk, and posed on the runway. Cute.

Huge fan of big knit sweaters. Who isn't?

Boots. I want them.

You can't see it here, but this checkered shirt has a huge cut-out in the back. So scandalous!

I wish that I had had time to get a better picture of this red shirt/striped pant look because I quite enjoyed it.

All the models dressed up for school.

The whole line seemed very rustic, which goes with the eco-friendly brand. A lot of earth tones paired with bright accents. And of course some two-toned suede oxford shoes, which I would love to get my hands on (or feet in). If you are interested, there are better pics of the whole collection here on the website.