OH MY GOSH. So, I have been lucky enough to be invited to fashion week by Madison Plus (and got some great invites by Little Lime Dress) and was off to New York City for the 2012 Fall RTW shows at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week. First day was fantastic. I arrived Saturday at 7am (from an overnight bus), and was ready to take the city by storm! I got breakfast with a good friend and prepared for my first New York Fashion Week show ever. I cannot even tell you all the things I was feeling on my subway ride to the Lincoln center. But most of it was just general nervous and freaking out. My schedule for the day was Rafael Cennamo, Hervé Leger, Vantan Tokyo, Monique Lhuillier, and Venexiana. Wow, that is a mouthful. But nevertheless, I was so ready for anything and everything that came my way (other than pronouncing their names correctly)… When I finally found my way to the Lincoln Center I was overwhelmed with the amazingly fashionable crowd. I walk up those grand steps with my, newly changed into from the subway, heels. My iPhone in one hand, my SLR in the other, ready for whatever. I had no idea what to expect, but I walk into the building and was instantly freaked out. I stand in line for the show I am ready for and an employee approaches me asking if I had a barcode. I was soooo excited to say yes, and moved to the front of the line! I felt like royalty. Then I was moved into another line, of which I saw two of my favorite bloggers at the front of the line, so I began to shake. The first show was at the box, which I found out shortly after I went in that it was my least favorite room. Super crowded and warm, but Rafael Cennamo’s clothing was really great. Stay tuned from more of my fashion week adventures… - Mandy Fierens, The Curvy Blogger 
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Happy Fridayyyyy!
Kevin babysat this little golden pup and he quickly won my heart. Luna still is my favorite puppy, but Bodhi (his name) is a happy ball of fluff who always wants my attention. Him and Luna played for hours and are best buds!
So, I got really sick last night and I am trying to fight it off before I leave (tonight) for New York! Ugh.
I take an 11pm bus tonight to arrive bright and early in the city that never sleeps. Appropriate right? I won’t get any sleep, arriving to the city that never sleeps? Yeaaaa
ANYWAYS, I through on this outfit to do a quick run to the fashionable run to the doctor. But really it was for you guys! :} I will be blogging a ton while I am in NYC so I will be very present on my blog, do not fear.
You can follow me on twitter, and instagram. I will surely be updating those two accounts the most! :)
sweater: ModCloth (old)
shirt under: thrifted
necklaces: thrifted
jeans: Forever 21
shoes: ModCloth (old)
Time to go! I have a full day ahead of me, next time I will be blogging it will be live from New YORK! <3333
Hey everyone!
This week has been nuts so far, I am getting everything ready for my time away from work and trying to figure out what to wear to New York Fashion Week! I am freaking out to say the least.
My outfit this week will be a bit more comfy and casual (I am trying to save my good clothes for next week). This look was really easy to throw on! I didn’t have any pants clean so I was kinda forced into wearing a skirt. I never wear this top because it is too short, but tucked into a skirt makes it perfect!
Anyways, this week is nuts and I cannot wait to share my photos and journal with you as I am crashing fashion week! :)
scarf: gifted from a good friend
top: h&m
necklace: forever 21
skirt: from middle school lol
shoes: ModCloth (old)
<3 Mandy
p.s. Did you hear about Karl Lagerfeld calling Adele fat?! I was kind of annoyed, but Adele is perfect the way she is and I adore her. How does this make you feel?
Hey everyone! SO here are some of my favorites from the Spring 2012 RTW fashion shows during NYFW! After keeping updated with The Cut, here are a few of my favorites so far from Fashion week! My favorite so far is Prabal Gurung (I need to learn how to pronounce the name) ;)! That fashion house really brought it! They were unique and fun, using different colors than most of the other lines.
As all of you know, I am not there, and I am pretty bummed about it. However, a fellow curvy tumblrette is there with Tumblr (talk about the life!)! Girl With Curves is covering all the shows live, so she will probably have more news about the shows than I do! Another awesome curvy girl is covering stuff for Marie Claire Magazine! Its Nicolette Mason! She is allllll over fashion week! Check both of these ladies out!
What designers blew you away this season???
There is a little bit left of sunshine (I am so pale) before September brings on the chills! And I am taking full advantage of it! However, I am soooo excited for fall, I could totally wear this same outfit just throw on a long black cardigan over! I LOVE CARDIGANS AND LAYERING. :D September is one of my favorite months, followed by October. I am a fall enthusiast.
I regret going a little light on the bracelets, I am in the process of organizing my jewelery, and I know you probably cannot really tell from my blog, but I have SO much of it! I just need to organize it, and you will be seeing more!
So, a lot of my friends (in real life, and bloggers) are heading to New York Fashion Week (NYFW), I really wish I was with them but I am sort of relived at the same time! I have a lot of work to do while they are out having fun! All these great things are happening to me, my blog, and I cannot wait to show you all!
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Hey everyone! I am trying something new! I met Sheila Frank through modelmayhem.com! She messaged me one day, and we just started to hit it off! She is a great designer, and just showed in NYC again this past fashion week! So, I decided to interview her! Check out her website here.
First of all, how did you get into fashion design?
I sketched wedding gowns as a kid. and Made barbie clothes out of tape and toilet paper lol. But I never had a desire to be a Fashion Designer. I always had an evolving style and within my circle of friends, I was known for dressing crazy… I studied Fine Arts, at a community college and then transferred to a 4 yr school (Pennsylvania College of Art and Design) There is when FASHION became my life. Project after project… it was due to the suggestion from a few of my professors that I should change my Major. I the next year I transferred to Moore College of Art and Design.
Did you go to school and was it worth it?
Yes, I did. Was it worth it?… Yes because I learned how to pattern drape/draft. NO because of the huge student loan debt I’ve been left with.
Who is your target? What kind of woman wears Sheila Frank?
I’m not sure if I have a target. I guess the artist. My label continues to change, each season I feel something new which is expressed in my design. I do feel that my clothes can be worn by all shapes and sizes. I’m a body conscious designer.
That is awesome, where can we buy your items?
My stuff is made to order. You can find contact on my website. :) My fall collection will be in store in may/june, still tba. However, you can buy my swimwear on my etsy, it goes up to sizes 22.
What inspired you for your Fall/Winter 2011 collection?
My fall line is inspired by the many changes the industrial revolution caused to cities and to the economy, I created the line “Industrial Revolution”. The influences of iron, steel and machinery can be seen throughout the entirety of the collection. (You can read more here.)
When would you consider your line to be a complete success? Are you already there?
Success… when I pay off my student loans.
Where do you get most of your inspiration from?
Inspiration comes from everything. My aesthetic in the silhouettes is driven by past eras. My concepts just pop in my head in a moment of thought. I day dream a lot I guess. I enjoy creating a story and bringing it to life with my clothes and the photos.
Where do you see your line in 5 years?
In 5 yrs I would like to continue to create. I would like to be available in stores and continue my custom bridal and prom gowns.
Thanks Sheila for letting me interview you!! :) Do you like her designs as much as I do??
Ohhhhh Hello New York fashion week! Here are some of my favorites thus far!
That picture up there is Prabal Gurung, I loved their collection. Sooooo gooooood. And great MOVEMENT.
Steven Alan, such simplicity here. But at the same time super chic.
Tess Giberson, so simple but it looks comfortable and chic. :) I would love to wear this like now…
Nicole Miller was another one of my favorites I have seen so far. Love the shades of blue. Super fabulous.
Mandy Coon has been trending on twitter quite a bit lately, now you can see why! This was my favorite from her line, I love staple pieces like this.
Nicholas K is fabulous. Pretty much the master of layering.
I could post more, but I like so much… haha :P Who do you like best so far??
Crystal Renn Blogs about NYFW!!!
Ok, I really love Diane Von Furstenberg’s Fall 2010 collection… But this girl looks too thin.
Right?
