NYFW Journal part 2

Obviously, a NYFW journal part one, means there will be a part two. See here what I did on the second half there: the Betsey Johnson and Carlos Miele shows, backstage as well, sleeping in the incredible Dream Downtown, red velvet cupcakes at Sex & the City's Magnolia bakery, running in heels, spotting Anna Wintour, working in bed with chocolates, laughing hysterically and messing up my room in 1,5 seconds.

Outfit: this Chiquita's got style

High on sugar, low on sleep and massively jet lagged would probably best describe my mood in here, on the first day of New York Fashion Week. (You could already see some of what I did that day). It was freezing cold so I wanted to add some brightness by wearing what I lovingly call my Chiquita banana dress, hence the title of this post ;)

Zara coat and dress

Deena & Ozzy shoes

Balenciaga City bag

The Derek Lam show

It's safe to say that visiting the Derek Lam F/W 2012 show in New York is one of my favorite fashion memories. Still pinching myself that I was able to witness his inspiring work in such a small, intimate setting with huge names like Anna Wintour, Rachel Zoe, Suzy Menkes, Miroslava Duma and top models such as Arizona Muse, Ruby Aldridge and Hanne Gabe Odiele. 

Lam's collection showed soft and feminine sixties references along with more modern, sportswear inspired boxy cuts for a sense of nonchalance. With a clean color palette focus was on the luxurious fabrics - think floral printed satin, woven cashmere and leather - and perfect cuts. Oxblood leather pieces stood out, along with intricate prints, an incredibly well tailored suit, shiny gold oxfords and fluid chiffon skirts surprisingly layered and dressed down with sleeveless knits as evening wear.