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Fashion Week: Yeohlee Spring 2012

September 12, 2011
NYFW

Known for superb construction and a minimalist aesthetic, Yeohlee lucked out with beautiful weather this year after having taken a gamble on her outdoor venue. 159 E 65th street was actually someone’s personal townhouse and so we were asked to sign papers promising we would not take photos of the property (other than the fashion show and the models themselves). Being that we were outside in the communal garden, I was surprised that more neighbors didn’t try to crash the party and/or peep out from their windows. Aren’t Upper East Sid-ers notorious for loving fashion??

My mad rush over from Lincoln Center had me in a New York frenzy. But upon stepping into the garden sanctuary and stepping over the cobblestone floor into my front row seat, I felt a sense of immediate calm, something Yeohlee had obviously orchestrated.

The fashion show signaled its beginnings with Zen chimes and sort of a new age musician, perfect for this Asian fashion show. We were further transported to another world simply by watching the models walk in slow motion almost in a peaceful, zombie-like way.

At every fashion show, I’m always looking out for that one piece that I would wear, whether it’s a designer I love or not. At Yeohlee, I found this adorable springtime coat. Structured, feminine, artsy and definitely unique, I could definitely see myself being able to rock this.

Here’s my video of the fashion show finale.

Zimbio has me posted as part of their Yeohlee front row collection (shown below). I’m wearing a vintage dress with an Ann Taylor leather jacket, Chanel purse and sunglasses and simple ballerina flats – AND for the last time because I’m giving this dress away to a lucky reader! If you want the dress, subscribe! Just subscribe, post an announcement on your FB, blog and/or twitter about why you love FabGabBlog and you could win the dress! Please remember to leave your email as a comment here showing me the urls where you posted -otherwise I won’t be able to contact you. Each post brings you closer to winning the dress.
Here is the dress pictured without the jacket. I love the peplum skirt detail. It’s so trendy right now.

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Fashion Week: Betsey Johnson Spring 2012

September 12, 2011
NYFW

One of the most anticipated shows of New York Fashion Week is Betsey Johnson’s show. For those of you who weren’t there, here is the invite and program book.

It might just be me but I enjoy all these little details – must be the event planner in me. Here is the inside to the program book which has a cute way of listing out the models, credits and sponsors.

Her press release described how this collection blended “modern elements with her signature vintage style and aesthetic.” The Betsey team cites Brigit Bardot and 1940s burlesque dancers as the inspirations. Take a look at this video highlight clip and you’ll see peekaboo lingerie, corseting, flirty and sometimes borderline slutty outfits paired with Bardot hair waves. What do you think?

Personally, Betsey’s outfits are too over-the-top-girly even for me and these runway styles somewhat reminded me of what Pretty Woman might wear in 2012… not exactly what I want to be emulating. But you’ve got to love Betsey’s shows even if just for the anticipation of her unique model finales and signature cartwheel. Plus you can’t beat the energy and fun factor of a Betsey show which is always why it is one of the highlights of my fashion weeks.

What caused the most stir this year at Betsey’s show was the appearance of a blue wigged, Nicki Minaj. In fact from what I hear, the whole show started late because of Nicki’s late appearance. Sort of a black Lady Gaga, Nicki garners attention with her outlandish outfits. I immediately felt sorry for the poor fashionista who would have to sit behind that giant mess of a hairdo because surely that is all she would get to see!

I never thought Nicki would be the type of celebrity that PR agencies would wrangle and secure for a front row fashion show seat – she isn’t exactly what I’d call the most fashionable. Buzz-worthy yes but mostly for all the wrong reasons. I gasped when I heard and saw that Nicki sat next to fashion icon, Anna Wintour during the Carolina Herrera show this year – what an odd sight that was! Sort of fashion sacrilege in my book, if you ask me!

I imagine Anna must’ve been cringing underneath those dark shades. With all the technicolors that Nicki was wearing beside her, it is no wonder she kept the shades on! What a contradiction in style those two make!

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