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NYC Fashion Week Guest Blogger: Cindy Duran
Hi there! My name is Cindy Duran and I am the latest guest blogger for this year’s NYFW! I most recently moved to New York City, but I am no stranger to Fashion Week. I am currently a student here in NYC majoring in Marketing with a concentration in Fashion Communications. I also have a blog of my own (Guiltyplaisir), so be sure to check that out to get to know me a little better and get some good insight into my personal style! I am very excited to be joining HEYDOYOU this fall season and I can’t wait to update you all on the hottest products and events right here in the big apple! You know what they say, “The secret to a rich life is to have more beginnings than endings.” Wish me luck! Can not wait to keep you posted 😉 xoxo
Instagram: @Cindydee_ / @Guiltyplaisirwp
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Celebrity-Sighting Hotels for 2015 Fashion Week
As Fashion Week gears up in New York City, it’s time to get dressed up and watch your favorite models strut their stuff on the runway. If you’re looking for a place to stay during the star-studded event, head to the Boom Boom Room at The Standard hotel to rub shoulders with Victoria Secret Angels or run into Heidi Klum at the Empire Hotel.
Booking.com (the #1 accommodations website) has scoured their database of over 593,000 accommodations around the world and 750 properties in the city that never sleeps to find the best hotels for a fashion forward stay during Fashion Week.
Empire Hotel
This Upper West Side hotel is right across the street from the tents at Lincoln Center and top models and celebrities including Heidi Klum, Nicole Ritchie, Lauren Conrad and Bella Thorne have been spotted at this modern classic.
· Take a trip to the 12th floor for a drink at the intimate rooftop bar and lounge with great views of Lincoln Center that is sure to be filled with fashionistas, models and celebrities alike
· Sleep in style in modern rooms equipped with an iPod docking station, a full minibar and a glass-enclosed shower with a rain shower head in the bathroom
· In between shows, take in other nearby sights including Museum of Arts and Design, Times Square and the Theatre District
The Standard
This designer hotel is a fan favorite during fashion week, with designer parties at the iconic Boom Boom Room and the popular rooftop bar Le Bain has been named the “#1 place for Fashion Week nightlife” in the past.
· Ride up to your room in the elevator made famous by Jay-Z and Solange Knowles post-Met Gala brawl
· Visit the Standard Grill, Biergarten or the Living Room Lounge for live entertainment, cocktails and a great bite to eat
· End your nights with breathtaking views of the New York skyline and the Hudson River courtesy of the floor-to-ceiling windows
The Mercer
If you care more about the clothes than the models, The Mercer is the hotel for you, as it’s the choice for top designers including Marc Jacobs and Calvin Klein.
· Work out and relax like a model with the hotel’s private exercise trainers, massage therapists and yoga classes
· Dine like a celebrity at Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s popular hotspot Mercer Kitchen
· Take a few moments to escape from the bustle of the week and read a book in the lobby’s large book and magazine library
Gramercy Park Hotel
For those interested in more than just fashion, a stay at a former favorite of Humphrey Bogart, President John. F Kennedy and the Rolling Stones will please the artistic types.
· Check out the ever-changing selection of artwork that adorn the walls from some of New York City’s masters including Andy Warhol, Jean-Michel Basquiat and Keith Haring
· Spot your favorite celebrities such as Ed Westwick and Mary-Kate Olsen at the hotel’s exclusive Rose Bar for specialty cocktails and live music
· Relax and enjoy the scenery in the serene Gramercy Park or take a nice walk to the nearby Madison Square Park -
Not All About The Women: NYFW – Darkoh SS15 @darkohmenswear
Around this time of year all eyes are usually focused on women’s fashion but Darkoh is one of the few gems of a show to highlight the gravity of menswear. This season “the brand will introduce a smart and trendy ready-to-wear suit line made out of the finest natural cloth, for the young generation of active men,” Darkoh states.
On Monday, September 8th at the Loft Studio 450 she proved to do just that. Ruling over a male-dominated branch of designers and tailors Joyce Darkoh has shown the power of this young brand. From the incredible color range of powder pink to sodium white and the blatant display of exquisite craftsmanship in each suit this line has me convinced that Darkoh has it going on.
I love a well dressed guy. Here are some of my favorite looks from the show:
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My Ultimate Favorite: New York Spring 2015 – Honor
Honor is my favorite line by far. Every since I discovered Honor, I have been totally obsessed. Every single look, every single dress sings to me, lures me in like the siren of the sea. The Spring 2015 Collection is no different and again, I am totally enthralled. PERFECTION
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Ann Yee S/S 2015 Collection @inninails @aveda @ayeecollection
Human history is characterized by man’s unending adaptation to his/her environment. Why should New York Fashion Week be any different?
New York Designer Ann Yee kicks off the season with a climate change inspired collection. As weather becomes less predictable, going from hot to cold with little notice, fashion must adapt, we must be ready for a blistering afternoon and a rainy evening.
This collection, and the looks are all about dress that can prepare you for whatever Mother Nature has in store for you. Layering and textured knits create an abstract look on the body that is complemented with a similar interpretation on the face and hair.
Makeup artist Fatima Thomas creates a natural look called “seasonless makeup” that features a natural look, with a hot color right in the middle. Like the weather the look travels from cold to hot with a vibrant lip that’s a mix of 2 lipsticks and a pigment in the center of the lip. Paired with these variations in temperature on the face are hair stylist Jon Reyman’s version of climate change with smooth yet textured, edgy doo on top. A sassy manicure with nail art by INNI.
Now for the hair from Aveda!
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Ernest Alexander FW14 Menswear Fashion Presentation #MBFW @ernestalexander
The Ernest Alexander presentation kicked off Fashion Week in style at the Industria Studios.
For fall 2014, designer and founder Ernest Sabine took inspiration from board track racing, a type of motorsport that was popular in the United States during the 1910’s and 1920’s that first used wooden planks to race motorcycles on. Racers were impeccably dressed; a typical uniform included a woven shirt worn under a sweater usually paired with a classic chino tucked into riding boots. Ernest includes elements of this past uniform but with an updated, modern take.
Outerwear plays a major role for fall 2014 with a lambskin leather-racing jacket, Ernest’s take on a shearling collared flight jacket and a shawl collar wool coat. Medium to heavy weight wools make for a great set of blazers and trousers that are meant to work as mix-and-match separates within the collection. Wool trousers can also be paired with great knits, classic woven shirts and wool vests with hints of leather details that nod to the racing uniform of the time.
Colors are masculine and dark for fall. Shades of grey are a recurrent theme with pops of blue peppered in while statements of black, brown and olive are found in the leather details. Hounds tooth and plaid patterns popular of the decade are used through out. Wool ties match the collection smartly and cotton handkerchiefs add the perfect finishing to the overall look.
Classic bag styles are slightly updated and feature new front pockets and waxed glossy finishes which create a glistening sheen. The flight bag carryall is the newest shape to Ernest Alexander and comes in a dark, navy leather and waxed cotton canvas in British tan.
Photos by: Eric Ryan Anderson
