RECAP: NEW YORK FASHION WEEK S/S 2015

So I finally got the chance to attend New York Fashion Week this year and I must say that although I wasn't able to stay the entire time I had so much fun. Fashion gives me an unexplainable high I can't put into words and it makes me feel so alive (...And I heard you have to stay close to anything that makes you feel alive). Apparently, the time I finally decided to go to New York was in the midst of a heat wave so I opted for lighter and looser clothing because I knew between my 6 block walk to the subway and 30 min train ride that I would be doing a lot of moving around.  I attended the A MOI Presentation, Project Runway show, Dorin Negrau and J. Mendel while mixing and mingling with some of the fashion industry's finest. New York was a spiral (a good spiral) because I was back and forth twice in between DC while trying to be in the moment of "fashion week" but needless to say I got see a few friends and just soak up the city for all of it's greatness. I'm eager to get back there for some Fall Shopping, can you believe summer is over?! Without further delay, check out my recap of NYFW below:   

 

 

Project Runway! Originally I had a priority standing ticket but I was able to snag me a decent seat and enjoyed the show and super cute gift bag. Thank you Project Runway! 

 

My phone was dying so I wasn't able to snap that many pictures during the Project Runway show but needless to say it was a great show!!! We saw 9 collections and got to see Hiedi Klum make Tim Gunn do the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge. I even got to step on the runway and strut a bit before meeting up with my friend! Fashion for breakfast it was :) 



 

I had that surreal, "Schuntel you are fashion week moment" and all I could do was smile and Thank God. Having the opportunity to just be there was such a blessing, I'm just one out a million fashion bloggers so to be approved to sit among the people I truly admire and respect in the industry is beyond amazing, it's humbling. Fashion does something for my soul...it truly feeds me and I realize it every time I'm getting dressed. It's a feeling that I can't fully put into words but I like the way it feels. I think it's the thing that keeps blogging so exciting for me and keeps me sane when life throws me lemons. Where words fail, fashion speaks!

 

WHAT I WORE: Vintage sequin top/ Yellow skirt by American Apparael / 'Lance' Sandals by Jimmy Choo/

 

Then, there was the Dorin Negrau show that I sat front at, which was quite the experience. The collection was very intriguing and had a very vampy inspiration.

 

 

Dorin Negaru's runway show was totally different than I expected, very edgy and stayed true to the vampy gothic theme through out. I fell in love with most of the lace pieces he had in his collection.

 

 

 

My final show before jetting back to DC was J. Mendel and it was one of my favorite shows!

 

I was able to snag me a seat on the third row (OMG! I was dying) and I had the best view of the most breathtaking collection. The silhouettes of the dresses were beyond beautiful and I fell head over heels with the furs in different colors. Check out a few of my favorite pieces below:  

 

 

Posed by my future car! Lol! I couldn't resist snapping a pic with this car as it matched my outfit perfectly...hehe. Now I want to upgrade my baby! #fixitjesus

WHAT I WORE: Cream mesh T-Shirt dress by ZARA/ Neon bag (old) by ZARA/ Neon 'Malika' sandals by Jimmy Choo/Necklace by TopShop/  

And just like that....fashion week was over and I can't wait to go back in February 2015 (hopefully for the whole week)! What an incredible experience, my goal is to attend London or Paris fashion week next Fall. 'Ms. Style and Grace Goes to London/Paris'...I like the sound of that.