RUNWAY REPORT: SPRING/SUMMER 2011

Here are my top choices from my favorite runway collections of the season!

PROENZA SCHOULER

The colorways and prints are so strong and vibrant. Love. They know what they are good at.

LANVIN

This stale mustard color is actually beautiful, there were so many other looks in the collection I loved but had to give this red dress the attention it deserves!

BALMAIN

Even though the collection is reminiscent of seasons past, you still can't kill the rocker chic look. It's a classic, and I would glady run around town in any of this.

ALEXANDER WANG

I did not include all the white looks that showed up this season all over the runways. I think if you have a great tan and excellent eating skills than white is fine, but I really don't see head to toe white translating into wearable looks. Although I do like this pastel metallic thing happening...

DAMIR DOMA

Damir Doma has been steadily rising in popularity, and this strong introduction of highlighter orange is a really eye-popping stand-out color trend among the shows. Here I am! Which is an interesting departure from his neutral collections previously.

GIVENCHY

Who doesn't love all things frilly, pink, goth, sheer, and leopard all over??! NO ONE. I want it all.

3.1 PHILLIP LIM

A very subtle and sophisticated collection for this spring season. Love the nude leather pieces!

WAYNE

The combination of black and camel is a win. Simplicity in color and form at it's best.

WATCH IT: "Only Girl In the World," Rihanna

Check out Rihanna's new music video. Pretty, right? I'm seeing the world through red sunglasses now.... It's nice to see her move past all she went through.

FASHION'S NIGHT OUT

Fashion's Night Out this year was a blast as usual! Didn't make it into the Opening Ceremony party, but what did you expect?! The line was reported to curl around blocks. SOSUME was featured at the Convent Shop party downtown and I spent the evening celebrating there and at Stella Filante, Veda and The Reformation. Even got my tarot read! White wine and champagne flowed all night!..... Can't wait for next year!

FASHION EVENT: SOSUME NYC Launch Party!

This past Thursday, SOSUME held the first US Launch event at Inven.tory in Soho, NYC. The party was a blast, sponsored by O.N.E. Water and Van Gogh Vodka. The store is continuing a special sale promotion so go by and check it out! Thanks to all the friends who came out to support!










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World Cup News: Paris can pack

Ah....yea yea say whatever you want about her, but all I know is girl knows how to pack for a trip. I need all that luggage. Dies.


Posted from her twitter page....

STORE OPENING: FOREVER 21 OPENS IN TIMES SQUARE

You hate it or you love it. Forever 21 is an expanding force to reckon with in the fashion industry, and now it's pulling out 4 entire floors in Times Square. It is equipped with 500 employees and over 100 fitting rooms! Located in what used to be the Virgin Records Megastore, the new space opened this past Friday and stayed opened until 2am. I don't know about you but I can't wait to go check it out!

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RUNWAY REPORT: RESORT 2011

It's that time of the year when designers squeeze in that little delivery called resort...I like resort because it's like a free card. You can carry over a little bit of what was done for fall, as well as give a hint at what is to come for spring. I love that time of the year when you can pretend its summer and pull out spring pieces, but in reality, still need that coat/scarf/sweater to layer in.


Here are my fave looks from this season:



I love the color palette here, the khaki/taupe/salmon/cranberry/black/white. The outerwear and tailoring is so clean, and the cape is something I predict will become more important. The lace shorts are perfectly feminine and masculine at the same time.







The subtle color contrasts are understated and effortless, but the draped polka dot print gives the collection a fun personality.







I love me the Olsens, and as usual, everything from the Row is so wearable. I do have to disclaim my slight apprehension to their 90's vibe with the layered long dress over the shirt...but I will take that second button down dress please, thank you.








Alber Elbaz, you devil. How did you know I was in the market for python....everything?? Visor, swimsuit, dress, pumps, purse, tote, and rolling suitcase? Every look here is a major win in my book.







This collection stayed truest to its 'resort' roots, but I still really enjoy the Americana glam-ness, also the khaki/cape thing again. Like it.







This collection is sophisticated and classic is a completely current way. I love the return to true fashion icons- red, black, white, lace, and leopard. Those things just do not go out of style.








Such a majorly tres chic Parisian, It-girl collection. I love the trench and double-lapel jacket. The oversize, sheer button down also makes another appearance here.







Alexander Wang. I am really feeling the color choices here as well. This Ox Blood color is amazing, and paired with the nude are both highly approved. The deconstructed feeling to the skirts and dresses is interesting also.


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SEEN: Bicycle Art

SEE IT: Fashion Institute of Technology - 2010 Fashion Show Highlights

Fashion Institute of Technology - 2010 Fashion Show Highlights-Click on Part 1 to see my model in action

RUNWAY REPORT: FIT BFA GRADUATE FASHION SHOW

As some of you may or may not know, I am part of the graduating class of 2010 at the Fashion Institute of Technology in NYC. The graduate BFA fashion show was held last night and I was lucky to be a part of the selected students to participate. Here are some of my favorite looks of the night, including yours truly. XO

MY LOOK, PAULINA PETKOSKI

Brittany Oliver

Briana Thomas

Kelly Frappier

Jane Carlton

Brittany Hufman

Danielle Rousseve

Kristina Loginova

Jessica Valesquez

BUY IT NOW: SOSUME at Convent NYC

Hey Guys-

For all you NYC Fashionistas out there, SOSUME has landed in the US!
Collection is now available at a great new boutique in the Lower East Side called Convent.
Come by and grab some tees for the summer before it's too late!

CONVENT NYC

179 STANTON STREET

NEW YORK, NY 10002

OPEN 7 DAYS 12-9:00PM

SEEN: Springtime in NYC

Here are some shots I took while riding my bike in the city today.

NYC ladies are ready for spring!