


I also got a little styling session which was also very cool. And then I went upstairs. The entire 8th floor was a private party that was in.cred.i.ble. The 8th floor is giant and every giant room held different designers, different cocktails and different presentations including this one from Duro Olowu. I lingered in and out of the VIP lounge and got to meet the Beauty Editor of Marie Claire who was so grounded, so cute, and so approachable. She is also very bright and gracious with conversation and the questions being posed to her.
I mingled, chatted and sipped delicious cocktails. On my way out, I was given not one but two gift bags, one of them from MAC filled with full-size MAC products. Really? LOVE IT!
The next day was spent at Lincoln Center; the hub of Fashion Week. After moving from Bryant Park last year, Lincoln Center is a fashion lover's dream come true during this week. Lights, camera, action is a totally apropos phrase.
The hub inside Lincoln Center is something to behold. There were endless big vendors passing out samples from Pepsi's new skinny can to Essie signing up people for manicures in their hottest nail hues. (Essie, the founder was there as well and she has to be 70 and is beautiful!.) I checked in and was immediately surrounded by style like I have never seen it. I saw everything from couture to knee high socks, ankle boots and short shorts. Everyone I met projected their own style and were very much looking at the other guests with admiration and not a shred of cattiness. I personally admired how people projected not only their style but confidence. And it showed.
When I sat down for the Carolina Herrera show I was quite giddy. I did a fundraiser with Saks two years ago and Carolina Herrera was the designer. Her clothes are GORGEOUS. I was texting a friend and look up to see straight across from me Anna Wintour. The woman next to me pointed out she did not have her sunglasses on and two seconds later, she slid them on and didn't make a single facial expression the entire time.

The clothes were so fab. Here are just two items I loved from the show. The music, the clothes, and the talented Ms. Herrera herself made this show another favorite.

Big highlight of the day: Joe Zee told me he loved my outfit, especially my jacket. After he started chatting with someone else, the guy next to me leaned over and whispered, "That is Facebook status update worthy." haha. I will freely admit, having Joe Zee say he loves your outfit is pretty fantastic. AND totally justified the purchase of every. single. piece. I will say, I was wearing my favorite black tuxedo jacket JMac gave me and a pair of leather leggings inspired by an outfit I saw the night before.Oh, and some crazy shoes I love from BCBG.
After hours of fun and play, I took a break and to meet JMac for lunch. Upon leaving, I was given this: The most amazing swag bag I have ever been handed. I wasn't prepared for the heavy duty and thought my arm would pull from the socket. The woman told me it weighed about 15 pounds. Full of all kinds of Fashion Week love...and love it I did. I am still pouring over things in that bag ranging from a fab red acrylic tumbler to nail polish, hair products, a notebook, travel mug etc, canvas tote bags, lotion etc etc etc. Dear Fashion Week, THANK YOU for basically giving me a present for coming to this fantastic event.
All in all...amazing. And I definitely will go back but perhaps in September with a bit warmer weather. We rounded out the rest of the trip with great dinners and great wine. Which I earned because I worked out every day I was there! And I love that not only did my husband: 1. surprise me. 2. plan an incredible trip. 3. go with me even though NYC is not his favorite weekend destination 4. support the inspiration to shop. Oh, I shopped. I actually took an empty suitcase with us. Not empty on the return. 5. concur we need to come back for Fashion Week again but most importantly, 6. He let me really, really enjoy the whole experience fully. Which I was and am so grateful for, I sent him a thank you note.
26 comments:
I seriously couldn't be more jealous!!! Thank u for the sneak peak and of course u looked amazing!!!!
You are always. Facebook worthy!!!!
Xo
And you, my dear Jenny Mac, were(are) the hottest gal at the show...
How amazing, what a great time you had!!! I love Joe Zee too, how cool to meet him...glad to hear he is so nice in person too :)
So how did MiniMac like his "I ♥ NY" T shirt?
Did you make it to the blue jeans and orthopedic shoes runway? That's where I was. Sorry you missed it we all got drunk on cheap gin and molded new inserts for our shoes, the gift bag was just stuffed with plastic pill sorters and discount coupons for Metamucil. Great stuff!
Sounds like a good time. I went to a trade show with all brand nicky new machining centers. That aint quite the same tho is it?
My daughters girlfriend is in fashion school in NY and is interning at Elle Magazine.
Now THAT is a weekend! Love it. So jealous, but also so thrilled for you!
LOL...The Walking Man is funny.
Thanks for sharing. It totally looks like you had a wonderful time! A girl needs that every now and then. :o)
You look great.
You probably still have that bigass smile on your face too, don't ya?
That sounds A-mazing. How do you even get into shows like that? JMAC is the dream-maker. Nice work...
Can't wait to see the swag in person sometime. Love you!
Sounds like a totally wonderful time. Thanks for letting us enjoy it vicariously with you!
How exciting! Im so glad you shared photos.
I could never see myself at someplace like that and fitting in. You are so beautiful.
Thanks for sharing
: )
I know Joe from The City on MTV. Yes, I watch shows for 20 year-olds.
I'm sure Christina Hendricks is probably tiny in real life, even though everyone talks about how she's fat. Give me a break.
What a sweet husband, and a great recap, JennyMac!
I'm glad you had so much fun. Husbands can be masters at wish fulfillment.
Totally Amazing. Very glad you got to enjoy that!
Sounds like an awesome experience...I have to say I'm a little jealous ;)
So... you had a good time, then? ;)
Lucky duck! Fabulous pictures and recap...way to score the freebies, girl! Makes me want to go and do something carefree and TOTALLY girly now...(sigh)
I am so glad you had a great time!
So glad you had a great time but I am so freaking jealous!
Best,
Tina
My gosh!! That was no lightweight trip! I would have been so excited to see Christina Hendricks, she's gorgeous.
How kind that your lovely husband arranged all this and that you had a fab time :-)
and that you got compliment by a designer is icing on the cake!
Oh Lord, so JEALOUS. Sounds amazing. Someday I will go to Fashion Week. Oh man...
OMG! I LOVE that you sent JohnnyMac a thank you note!
And through the majority of your, very descriptive, post I was wondering what on earth you were wearing to that particular shindig and how on earth you decide upon it. Was SOOOO gratified to read that you were commended for your outfit! That? would have been one of the WORST things for me! Trying to find the right thing to wear and feeling confident about it!
Leave it to you, JennyMac! ;-)
So glad you had such a wonderful time! Your husband is a doll!
I love that female super model posing with Joe Zee. Yummy!
:)
Sounds like you had a blast and your hubby is one of kind!
Wow.
I don't know what more to say except that I need to go check the mirror cause I know I must be GREEN!
Your swag bags sounds amazing... ahhh that sounds like the most awesome weekend ever!!!
Oh & I BET JMac got one hell of a Thank you :)
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