October Fashion Fest

Now that I have started my new job at Sulia, a social media sharing website, I am much more informed about the latest fashion news and trends. I've discovered some amazing bloggers that I am following on a daily basis and have scoured the web for new shopping sites with affordable, yet high quality clothing.  Some of my top picks for shopping include www.keep.com which is a mix between pinterest and instagram, and pixiemarket.com which offers clothing under $100 that resemble runway looks. Inspirational bloggers I came across such as www.SeaofShoes.com and www.peaceloveshea.com provided professional-level photographs of beautiful and wearable outfits.  They even provide links to similar, cheaper pieces if the item they're wearing is expensive.

After scouring the web for weeks,  I felt the need to document the amazing finds and looks that inspired me. Here is an accumulation of my favorite things!

I fell in love with this top the moment I saw it.  The flared sleeves and chiffon slip underneath give it an expensive feeling.
 http://www.pixiemarket.com/new/mika-polka-brocade-top.html

           

     


















This dress is so similar to Hedi Slimane's version that Zooey Deschanel recently wore in the latest issue of Marie Claire.  Find it here:   http://www.pixiemarket.com/new/rebel-girl-plaid-dress.html
                     

                        

I came across this studded leather skirt that resembles many of french designer Isabel Marant's cool-girl Parisian style pieces. You can get one here: http://www.pixiemarket.com/new/jesse-studded-leather-skirt.html

This is Jane, my new favorite blogger who's style is so sophisticated for a Texas native who isn't even in college yet. I died for her flouncy skirt and halter tank that screams Audrey Hepburn. She sets herself apart with her fiery red mane and knack for looking effortlessly cool.

Shea is a world traveller who just happens to also be extremely fashionable. She has a personal videographer who films her fabulous life to places like Rome, Paris, and Florence or even Coachella. Her videos are set to eclectic music and show her frolicking around huge cities with glamourous people.  It makes me hate her, yet admire the fact that she has made a career for herself out of being fabulous.

The Anticipation..FW SS'13

I am currently at home in Georgia to mentally rest up for the absolute madness that is about to commence as New York Fashion Week gears up at Mode.  I've been interning in the city for a little over 3 months now and have learned SO much that I feel like a completely different person when it comes to my career.  Don't worry! I'm still the same old Caitlin deep down ;)

This week will be the culmination of weeks and weeks of hard, and at times back breaking, labor.  It's ironic how I was a marketing major in college and have found myself in the fast-paced world of fashion pr.  They have their similarities, although I REALLY wish I had learned in college how to write a press release.  It's okay though, I definitely know how to write one now! Nowadays when I don't know how to do something, I use the most beautiful website ever created..."Google."

The plan for the next week and a half involves making sure two presentations and two runway shows go according to plan and that we have the best possible editors, stylists, and journalists in attendance.  My role in all of this is still somewhat blurry to me but I'm sure it will be a whirlwind of attending to whatever Amanda (owner of Mode) and Neada (Account Manager) need. I'm just expected to show up ready to work and dressed in head to toe black. Needless to say, I am extremely excited, anxious, and ready for everything I've worked so hard for to be set in motion.

Hopefully this is just the beginning of many fashion weeks to come and a transition into a career that will solidify my place in the city. Even though I may be wearing all black this week, I may as well try to make it my own, so here are a few items that fashion pr girls can wear behind the scenes for FW.

To carry the necessities: Water, Band-aids, snacks, and lip stick

Comfy rocker boots (you can wear socks to ease the pain)

Gorgeous crocodile skin flats with generous padding for a jam-packed day

A few different black, yet non-restricting options for a day in the tents, behind the scenes of course.

I had to include a few after-party options too....what can I say? I like to work-hard AND play hard.

Fall Essentials

A Navy Blazer pulls together any look.
Nastygal blazer, $132.00

Perfect for the weekend whether it be a day of shopping or a concert in Brooklyn.
Asos.com $59.00

This plaid midi skirt is so Mad Men.
Asos.com, $84.00

A great tweed jacket for fall days is easy to throw on.
Ark & Co. $98.00

Comfy Flats are a must. These are a bit dressier because of the python details.
Chinese Laundry $59.00

Fall Looks I Love

A little grey mohair coat would be easy to wear day-to-day.

These JBrand skinnys are the perfect wash to take a look from daytime to night.

I love how effortlessly cool Blake looks in this pic from the Sept issue of Lucky.  The pants are from White/House Black Market for only $70 and there are tons of look a like black pumps and cream chunky sweaters at labels like Zara and Mango where you can easily recreate this look for fall!

Stole this from Asos.com but I absolutely loved her headband/hairstyle. Totally doing this on a rainy or frizzy hair day.

I've been eyeing these Shutz heels for about a month now, but unfortunately their a little out of my internship price range.  A girl can dream?

I'm pretty into the leather pieces this season and this French Connection version is chic enough that I wouldn't feel like a wannabe motorcyclist. Love the raised shoulders!

The Fryes

Saw these Frye boots on a musician on the subway the other morning on my way to work and HAD to have them. I'll be saving up for a while but they will be worth it!

Louis Vuitton Fall '13

I absolutely HAD to do a post about Marc Jacob's latest stroke of genius, that being his Fall 2013 RTW collection.  I was so blown away by the breathtaking ombre/faded effect at the ends of all the coats and dresses!  The runway was a truly original concept and it was so evident that his clothes were inspired by old movies and actresses, both American and French.  Everything down to the black bobs and mauve lips to the silky nightgowns and plaid coats provided an element of old glamour.  It was a tad triste, non?  Nonetheless, Marc pulled it off.

More NYFW

Bored in class and surfing Style.com for the latest shows....found some really inspirational looks that I will definitely be attempting to recreate!

Gotta love me some RL...So classic and sexy, I love how he leaves so much to the imagination!

Need this BELT!!

Rachel Zoe's pants look like they would flatter any shape and size!

                         

DVF made my day, loving the fuscha lips, animal prints and fur!