NYFW Fall '18: Where's the real focus?

February 15, 2018 FWSS

SO, as NYFW comes to a close, it's time to round up some of my fave shows/presentations AND some of the "WTF were they thinking" moments...

...Which brings me to the real question...Where is the real focus on the venue or on the clothes?

The fashion world, as I've mentioned previously, is in major transformation mode (especially the amount of designers/creative directors jumping around) and has become more of a hot mess, over the top statement making, trying to hard sh*tshow - to be blunt.

Calvin Klein - Raf Simons def put his flair from past fashion houses by filling the runway (set at the American Stock Exchange) ankle deep in popcorn to represent burned down cornfields to match the burn down barns covered in paintings of Andy Warhol- he is making a political statement ... of course...yet the clothing failed to impress.

Even "it" model Kaia Gerber (bottom left) doesn't make me woo over this collection

Philipp Plein having spent 10 MILLION dollars on the show by bringing in a UFO, with robots, fake PLASTIC snow, and rappers on the runway lets just say I could think of a way to spend it. He is conquering the world between, Philipp Plein, Philipp Plein Sport, Billionaires Club but he fails to realize that no matter the money it's still TACKY! It honestly, looked like the Olympics mixed with a rap concert. He always is over the top with his shows...but I can't with this one...(Hollywood Reporter covered it best - read all about it here)

Caroline Herrera's last show (with 20 of the same outfits - just different color skirts and belts) where it looks like she basically just gave up

Michael Kors drawing major inspiration from street brands like Vehements, Fear of God, and Balenciaga (check out the most accurate review on fashionista - click here). He should have played it safe TBH and stuck to his brand image, as Michael by Michael Kors is already tragic enough.

Cynthia Rowley having dogs with the models in her presentations (definitely inspired by me & champ)

Marc Jacobs- his collections have really gone down hill - I miss his circa 2010 design days, now this a brand that needs an overhaul and new creative director stat! His whole collection was just very dark and blah, and similar to what Caroline Herrera did with same outfit 20 times.

Opening Ceremony hosting their show at Disneyland - stay tuned!

On the brighter side, a few shows were fabulous as they stay trued to the brand and the focus was more on the fashion then the setting.

Badgley Mischka who usually kills it, had one dress I love - definitely a contender for an Oscar dress - but otherwise played it safe

Prabul Gurung

Naeem Kahn - she never fails to wow, and always brings out dresses that SPARKLE on the runway and the detail work is i mean...see for yourself...

Oscar De la Renta - this is the new designers (Laura Kim and Fernando Garcia) 3rd show - while trying to stay true to the old Oscar de la Renta's but also focusing on millennial's led to a fairy inspired show with floral for fall designs (now thats groundbreaking)

SAVED THE BEST FOR LAST!

Alice + Olivia- 2 words: KILLED IT!

Lets see what London, Paris & Milan has to bring; as the designers that show in Europe tend to be a bit more clothing focused.

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How to Style...LEATHER PANTS for Day & Night

February 14, 2018 FWSS

SO, I've always been a bit envious of the girls that can pull off the leather denim/pants look. Considering I'm 5"1 and very petite*, it's hard for me to find a good pair of jeans, let a lone a pair of leather ones.

To add to the challenge, I rarely buy jeans online, even if they are by brands I normally wear. However, I stumbled across these Blank NYC (faux) leather moto pants for $98 (now on sale at Saks for $49.99 - talk about a steal). I mean leather moto pants for under $100 is already a steal, I was a little hesitant as I can't alter them because of the zipper on the ankle. THANK GOODNESS for reviews though, as a few people had posted with my same measurements that they fit them perfectly. SO, I decided to give them a try, a few days later, they arrive and fit PERFECT and the moto style added the perfect grunge but detailed feel! I was beyond excited.

I have worn them a few times now; styled for the day and then dressed up for a night out or a date night. I'm obsessed with them, but I can't wear them TOO much because the washing instructions well basically say to damp them with a washcloth (what a hassle).

DAY TIME STYLE 1

Top: Trouve at Nordstrom, Pants: BLANKNYC, Shoes: Fear of God x Vans, Bag: Goyard, Sunglasses: Givenchy

DAY TIME STYLE 2

Shirt: Splendid, Denim Top: J.Crew, Pants: BLANKNYC, Shoes: Superga, Bag: Goyard, Sunnies, Givenchy, Bracelet: Hermes

NIGHT TIME STYLE INSPO

Inspired by my favorite Kardashian...Kourtney! She def has the best style and keeps it classy!

MY INTERPERTATION

Hey we can't all have the closet of Kourtney Kardashian

From Left to Right
Top: Nasty Gal, Pants: BLANKNYC, Shoes: Schutz Shoes, Bag: Givenchy, Bracelet: Hermes
Bodysuit: Victoria Secret, Pants: BLANKNYC, Shoes: Stuart Weitzman, Bag: Vintage Chanel, Bracelet: Hermes & David Yurman

FROM WHERE SARAH STANDS

...the angle that started it all

From Left to Right
Wallet: Saint Laurent, Shoes: Chanel, Vest: Moncler
Bag: Goyard, Shoes: Fear of God x Vans, Bracelets: Hermes & Chanel

Creating this blog, and posting my outfit pics on my Insta regularly has really motivated me to try new looks and step outside my comfort zone, while still remaining true to my style.

*Note: some of the contemporary denim brands I swear by are: Frame, J.Brand Jeans, and Rag & Bone.

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NYFW: Streetstyle (Fall 18 RTW) - UPDATE

February 12, 2018 FWSS

SO, as NYFW begins; the changes - Bottega moving it's show to NY, collections being available right away- of the once glamorized week shifts focus on to the style outside the shows.

As what the "influencers", editors, and bloggers are wearing to the shows are becoming more of the focus of fashion week rather than the actual shows; unless its something out of this world, literally, like Phillipp Plein's runway show.

Honestly, I'm not that impressed with the outfits on the streets from Day 1- 3. However, Day 4 has brought rain and in turn some of the best outfits. Half the time these influencers are throwing on ugly items and putting it together and calling it "fashion". As Caroline Herrara says, right as she announces she is stepping down from the brand...