NYFW SS19 Day 2

LTH JKT moto ($40 version here) // Prada top (sold out) // Diane Von Furstenberg skirt // Celine sunglasses
Haider Ackermann boots // Vasic New York handbag (use code VASICXKALI for 10% off) 

On baby: Banana Republic silk scarf (similar here) // Happy sweater (similar here)
Polka dot leggings (similar here) // Carebear leather booties (similar here) 

Normally the first two days of NYFW are the busiest.  But this season on Day 2, we only had one show to attend.  What’s a girl to do with all this extra time?!  Shoot mother/daugher OOTD photos, of course.

I’m not going to lie – getting photographed with my daughter was fun.  Her little Carebear booties and silk scarf tied bandana style were too cute for words.

I had been saving this gorgeous Prada Poster Girl top for almost a year.  To say I was bursting at the seams to photograph it was an understatement.  You may remember it from my Instagram Stories in the Prada Soho store last September.  While I wanted to pair it with the matching skirt, I instead opted for another huge fall trend: leopard print.  This bold DVF skirt comes in two colors and is super flattering.

Top flap handbags are also huge for fall, and when one of my fave indie brands contacted me about their new line-up I was smitten.  This Vasic New York City bag comes in three colors and has an adjustable shoulder strap so it can be carried as a crossbody, shoulder bag or a clutch.  I love a bag with versatility!

The line is now available in Bloomingdales and Vasic is offering 10% off your order on their website to my readers!

Use code VASICXKALI at checkout

Over the years we’ve developed NYFW traditions.  No surprise the majority of them involve food!  Rubirosa is one of our favorite restaurants in the city, and we met one of my dearest NY friends there for lunch.  Pizza, pasta and salad was consumed in abundance.  If you’re ever in the city, I highly recommend stopping by for a meal!

Bellies full, it was time to get to work.

Laurence & Chico Photos by White Tee Black Dress

Laurence & Chico actually walked on Day 1 of NYFW, but with all of our double bookings, I’m including my recap in today’s diary.  Each season we see the infamous Miss Jay Alexander – who could forget this photo – and to our great surprise, he walked the Laurence & Chico show!

As a lifelong fan of America’s Next Top Model, I will never forget the epic runway lessons he would impart to the contestants.  That man can WERK a catwalk.  So of course he was nothing short of fabulous in a neon ballgown and blonde wig at Laurence & Chico.

Laurence & Chico is the brainchild of two Parsons graduates.  Vivid color, bold patterns and intricate handiwork are in the brand’s DNA.  These detail shots truly capture the countless hours that go into making each garment.

Their designs are over-the-top and perfect for editorial, but you’d be surprised at how wearable their accessories and RTW are, and how affordable.  You’d honestly think pieces like this would range in the thousands, but most of them are available between $200-$600.  It’s so fun for me as an observer to take in everything that’s going on in their pieces – talk about a party for your eyes!

Michael CostelloPhotos by Matthew Passiglia

Project Runway has contributed so much to the fashion world.  Each season one of my favorite aspects is seeing which alums present at NYFW.  In the past, we’ve seen numerous Leanne Marshall shows, and I’ve yet to cross Christian Siriano off my bucket list – but I’m confident I will!

Michael Costello is another alum we’ve had the pleasure of seeing before, and for SS19 he pumped up the volume.  Big time.

Paying homage to gypsy culture, he dubbed his spring 2019 collection Gitana.  The show opened with flowing, sexy gowns in vibrant prints and bohemian accessories.  The idea was to follow the journey of a woman forced into an arranged marriage and celebrate when she ultimately chooses rebellion over tradition.

One of the best parts of fashion week is attending shows that have huge fan followings.  Michael Costello brings the crowd.  Miss Jay Alexander made his second appearance of the week by sitting front row alongside the hilarious Tituss Burgess.  As male and female models – there was even a duo of very muscular twins –  descended the catwalk, the cheers and applause were infectious.  The crowd grew more and more excited with each look, and by the finale, it was a full-on party.

Fashion makes me want to cheer too.

Stay tuned tomorrow for my recap of NYFW Day 3!  Don’t forget to check out our epic first day of NYFW.

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