Last week I arrived in New York…. well, technically Brooklyn. We’re getting ready for the Evolving Influence conference and all the Fashion Week goodness that’s going on next week.
Staying in New York for an entire month, I had only brought one suitcase, so everything has to last… a month. Fashion Week can be crazy, it’s a bit of a circus where everyone is dressed to the nines, but the days are long, and really long. Since working super long days getting ready, I’ve not exactly been the most fashion forward, but there are ways to do it.
Jeggings… I’ve talked about my love for jeggings before, and in real life I think several of my friends have been turned on to jeggings ever since I got a few samples from Charley 5.0 for review. I haven’t done the review yet, somehow it got caught between the ‘testing’ stage and lost in the craziness of planning for the conference. The truth is, I wear them all the time. Right now my favorite pair is the Baby Snap pull on denim legging (I couldn’t find them in black online).
Pretty Blouses… I just splurged on this Joie Elvia lace blouse for fashion week, and I love it! I wore it today to give it a ‘test’ run you know, just in case I didn’t like the way it looked on me… but I have to say, I’ve bought lots of lace tops in the past, but this is the first one that’s not itchy. Holy moly.. it’s a new world, I had no idea lace could be not itchy. For some reason I forgot to pack more accessories, so all I have is the Liz Larios necklace Macala from Fashionably Marketing Me gave me a while back. It’s one of my favorites right now.
Boots for Walking… My favorite walking shoes died. Well, they still hobble around, but they definitely won’t fly at fashion week. I just got a pair of Jeffrey Campbell ankle boots. I know, why not get the crazy Jeffrey Campbell shoes, but I need to walk around you know? These have nice cushioning on the inside and kinda feel like sneakers, without actually being sneakers.
Smiles… I don’t know what it is, but as much as I try, the lack of sleep, the over stimulation of people around, being away from home, but I always seem to be a bit tired, with puffy eyes and yeah.. puffy eyes. Smiling goes a long way when it comes to not looking tired. One can not stress enough what a smile can do. I’ve also been wearing some fake eyeglasses every now and then on those particular puffy eye days.
Anyway, the next week, we’re going to have a lot of fun stuff going on!
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Gorgeous outfit from top to toe. The lace top is truly covetable, stylish and SENSIBLE boots, and comfy looking jeggings. No wonder you are smiling!
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Well I am happy you are smiling. 3 days! Can you believe it is happening all over again? I am very excited. I agree with the walkable boots. I am bringing my Costume National boots with me. I posted on my blog about my internship I am doing: http://iplayfaves.blogspot.com/2010/09/i-have-some-fun-news.html
JD
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I think you look fabulous for as tired as you must be……LOVE the jeggings on you, they are sooo versatile too!!
Cant wait to see more FW posts:)
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Great look. I wish I could find a pair of jeggings I could wear, I’m worried about feeling strangled since I bought a pair a couple of years ago and almost asphyxiated. The red lipstick looks great and you really dont seem tired at all, you look seriously pretty. Good luck on NYFW.
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Have a wonderful time in New York! Love the lace top and the awesome glasses! Can’t wait to read about your NY Fashion Week coverage!
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You look great! I leave for NYC in 36 hours and have been pondering what to pack all weekend. I have completely fallen for your JC boots (I have a newfound obsession with his shoes and also with the Jeff Silverman boots you built). And I love, love, love your answer to puffy eyes - you look tres chic in your specs!
Can’t wait to meet you Thursday!
Love, P
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You really look easy beautiful and it’s so so so impressive how you are West Coast doing East Coast and setting things up, running blogs and businesses and smiling.
Dish a little, this is not easy.
You look great! Love the glasses and the lipstick!
You look chic as usual! Can’t wait for the conference, and my little Punk Glam Princess is already planning her outfit! (Not I, I have a last minute muse!) I look forward to seeing you!
XXX
Suzanne
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ah, wish i could be at NYFW!
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Look at you looking all gorgeous! <3
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I’ve followed your tweets for months and am just now seeing YOU. Lovely! (I love my jeggings too)
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I almost didn’t recognize you with your glasses, madame ! You look good with them on.
And a whole month in New York ? What’s going on after NYFW ?
Anyway, you look adorable, madame. I can’t wait for this season’s EI, even if it’s from afar. Big hugs to you ! xoxoxo
Don’t you look adorable in those glasses! Very France goes to NYC. And I agree about the jeggings. You may recall I got my first pair about a year and a half ago and I have NEVER looked back. They make regular skinnies feel like torture (not that I don’t love skinnies anyway).
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You look so lovely! I’m so happy you got that top! This is quite a stunning look and I’m glad you’re rocking the glasses
xx,
Christina
You look very stylish. I look forward to your posts. Enjoy!
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Love the girly blouse with block rimmed glasses and stark boots. Very cool.
I’m so very sad that I can’t attend! but, I can’t wait to read all about it! Have a great time!!!
Love this look. So freakin cute!
xoxo,
Eboni Ife’
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I love love love this top!! Another one of our items that I must borrow!
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I need to get you your asterisk ring!
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I bought my first pair of jeggins yesterday - so comfy. I totally take back all of the evil things I said about them!
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I love the last photo-you look so pretty!
The lace top is really stunning; a good piece to have in a one-suitcase-wardrobe (I’m totally in awe that you can manage one suitcase of clothes for a month-I tend to have the horrible problem of over packing). I’ve actually been toying with the idea of making a simple lace/netting top to layer over things, and this look is really inspiring me; there is something autumn-like about it without the heavy layers (which I won’t be able to wear for months still! *cries*).
Good luck with wrapping up all the last minute details for the IFB conference!!!!
♥ Casey
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The top is beautiful. A great casual, yet stylish look. Reminds me, what am I going to wear to Evolving Influence?!?
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Love the blouse and glasses!
You look fabulous as always. Good choices! I know you will have a great time at NYFW & the conference is going to be a huge success! Wish I could be there. xoxo
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At first glance, I thought you were Tavi!
Very smart packing choices, Jennine! Your recommendations would be great for anyone who’s travelling to New York and doesn’t want to look too tourist-y, not just NYFW. Looking forward to your Fashion Week coverage, and best of luck with Evolving Influence.
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Freaking out right now….I’m wearing almost the EXACT same outfit right now….switch the black boots for black oxfords and we’d look pretty much identical….weird!
.-= AngieMontreal´s last blog ..Navy High Waist Cropped Trouser with Mesh Panels =-.
love this look, your top is very anna dello russo! hope your stay in nyc is lovely… what part of brooklyn are you at? maybe i will see you around!!
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I love this outfit! And your bangs look fabulous. It’s nice to see that you are wearing them forward. I think you mentioned in a tweet that you were pushing them to the side because you could get used to the look. They look good like this.
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Non-itchy lace? I’m impressed as well! And the little snaps on your jeggings are so cute. They kind of look like spats.
I hope the conference goes really well!
.-= Annie @ Wiloh´s last blog ..Eco Fashion Week – September 12 – 14- 2010 =-.
I LOVE those jeggings! I have developed a major crush on treggings and skinny pants, but those black jeggings look like they’ll be the next on the list
I would love to attend the conference, but unfortunately I won’t be able to… AGAIN
Crossing my fingers that I can attend the next one!
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You look amazing. I’m with you on jeggings. I’m a total convert. I am so sad to be missing this conf. We had such an incredible time last Feb!
you look great. can’t go wrong with black leather, black denim and cream lace! i especially like your glasses. all my BEST jeans just died. and i mean ALL of them APC, APC, Helmut Lang, no! so i’ll go looking up these jeggings. good luck with all! not that you need it
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You look adorable, as always. I’ve been trying to find a jean or legging with detail at the hem like this for some time-everything is either too long or too tight!
you look so lovely! envious that you can get away with wearing fake chic glasses
and that is the perfect comfy chic outfit for running around NYC - i’ve developed a bit of a thing for lacey tops and got myself two lace tees from American Apparel. can’t wait to wear them out to dinner one of these weekends. 
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The ankle boots are gorgeous!
Hey! I was wearing my Charley 5.0 jeggings to dinner tonight!
I LOVE mine
Love those glasses. Very chic look. Hope you had fun at NYFW. It was lovely seeing you again at the IFB Con. I consider you the patron saint of fashion bloggers
I used to think jeggings were unflattering but have entirely changed my tune, particularly when you’re looking for something jean-like to wear under boots. I prefer jeggings and tall boots to when girls stuff non-skin-tight jeans into their boots, which just looks awful! It’s the visual equivalent of running fingernails down a blackboard.
Love the red lippy too and the boots. Red lipstick will always pull together a look and boots are made for walking, not teetering around in. Totally agree. There’s a time and place for taxi shoes/boots.
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