FNO

As we are all aware this week is Fashion Week, the streets in New York along with other major fashion capitals are flooded with designers, media, and fashionistas looking to eat up what is about to come in the fall season. They want to see what they have to buy or the styles that are going to try to copy. In the fashion world this week means everything. It is the debut for a lot of collections and the first contact with the masses.

Clearly this is a major week for anyone that follows fashion, however I have not personally attended any major Fashion Week events, yet. Although I was a part of Fashion Night Out for Saks Fifth Avenue in Stamford, Ct.  This is a major night in NYC when all the fashion house and stores stay open late and have a party for customers to kick off fashion week and the fall season.  This year Stamford Saks decided to join in on the event. We hosted our first annual Fashion Night Out (FNO). This event was open of all customer and people in the area looking to celebrate Fashion Week.

For Saks it was a great turn out and a lot of fun! There was a fashion show that was put together with all products from the store, and the outfits were amazing. Hopefully for the customers it really showed them the variety of stuff we offer and how they can but it together to become their own little fashionista.  Before the fashion show there were acrobats walking around the store doing tricks and entertaining the guests, they also preformed a mini show for everyone.

Through out the whole evening food and drinks were served and customers were allowed to shop and check out the new fall arrivals.  The food was fantastic, one hor d'oeuvre was a fantastic lobster mac & cheese.  There were signature Saks Fifth Avenue martini's.

The event was so exciting and I can't wait for the Spring FNO to see how we change up the event and what kind of a turn out there is! Hopefully in one of the upcoming years I wont be working and I will be able to go check out everything in the city, if not at least I get to be part of this major event through Saks.



For all those interested in upcoming fashion event look here for updates!

Trends, Trends & More Trends

Fall is officially in swing and the major trends for this season are being seen everywhere. I think the largest and more impressive trend this season is fur. Fur is obviously a trend that goes in and out of popularity, it always holds a place in fashion, but it's not always a must have.  For the fall season fur is coming straight from the runways in all forms. It was named one of the 7 must haves in the Saks September 2011 catalog.

Fur is not only being used for it's warmth this season, but as a fashion statement. It is not only seen in winter apparel, but also as an accent to sweaters, accessories, and boots. Fur is being used as the trim/collar along clothing, shoes, scarves and purses. Jackets are not limited to being designed as a long minks, but made as a fashionable cropped jacket with a cuffed sleeve. The furs this season are very fashionable because they are textured and multicolored, making them more unique and beautiful.

Fur is becoming an exotic statement because of the use of color. There is a beautiful hoop scarf by Venice  that comes in a variety of colors including grey and purple.  The purple is a very different deep color that could spice up any outfit, on top of a white sweater it makes a statement or underneath a black jacket just adding a pop of color. This is only one example of how color is being used with furs

Fur is a trend that not always attracts the best attention, some people do not like it because it is using and wearing an animal. However, don't worry, for those of you who love the look of fur, faux fur is just as much in style as real fur. It is a more affordable price and with the use of new technology they are of great quality, looking fantastic and feeling great. Furs  have changed a lot over the years they are lighter weights and more intricate designs.

I am extremely excited about this trend because fur is always something that I have worn. Im excited to see the new pieces that come out using fur and to see how people add them into their wardrobe.  I am most excited by the fur vest, both in mink and faux fur. I have a vest that has a fur lined hood, but I am very interested in a full fur vest. I think they are very stylish and add a little something extra to an outfit as an additional option to just throwing on a sweater or cardigan.

The Explosion of Rich Earth Tones

With new arrivals hitting stores, unfortunately fall is coming! Although everyone is hesitant to purchase because they are not ready to give up their shorts and summer dresses, they are all eager to see what's new. Yes ladies that means get out your pants, long sleeve shirts and sweaters so you can see what you need get for the new upcoming trends.

I have read in several articles that not only is nude becoming a must have in shoes, but clothes are following suit with the trend. As shoppers will see in the fall lines most designers have begun to use rich earth tones and outfits made using one color. These colors are mostly beige, chocolate and green. Now there is always a bunch of variety within fashion so this is not the only trend your are going to see this season, but it is a new one.

Outfits have also become more flowy and not so form fitting. These changes allow for the wearer to be more comfortable and not so confined in their clothes. The oversize fit is not something that customers are used to, but it a fun look to play with and add to your wardrobe. I think the biggest adjustment I have found, as I think many customers will find is the mid- section of tops is wider and connects right into the arms, which is tighter giving a wing effect. This is an awkward fit because the shape of the shirt, but definitely something to work with.

According to an article in ELLE most clothing lines for the fall are draping. Hanging loosly and using the angles of the body to create a silhouette. These clean lines offer more of a feminine look than the tight clothes women are used to squeezing into. Most of the closes have softer cuts that elongate the wearers body, but not focusing on certain features.

A positive to some of these designs is that they can be worn by multiple different shapes because the outfits are looser and work with the shape of the wearer based on their angles. For once the shopper is not going to be defined by the shape or size of the article of clothing it is going to be and interpretation of how the person and outfit work together.

This is something new that designers are working with and have showcased on the runway. I can’t wait to put it use and see how it makes a difference in my woredrobe, combining it with some older pieces probably will make some killer outfits. There is one designer Vince that I have had my eye on and think matches these new designs perfectly. These pieces look very simply, yet fashion forward. Most of all I think these pieces will allow people to look their best, while feeling comfortable.

A Nude Feeling all Over

For a couple of years now nude has been trying to establish a firm hold within the fashion industry. For the upcoming fall season it is finally started to take notice for me. They are a styling fall back and an answer for all outfits. Nude holds the ability to go with any outfit and dress up or down a certain piece.

On a side note about nude and its slow overtake of the fashion world. A few years ago a friend of mine had to get nude heels for a sorority thing. I being naive, thought it was just a southern thing and never understood why on earth she would want to wear nude heels. Well, after trying on a pair of Vera Wang nude heels, I now understand that in their own way they have a subtle sexy appeal. Also after doing some research in Cosmopolitan they listed it as a must have for all girls because the color accentuates and makes your legs look longer.

It took me awhile but I am now fully on board with the nude heels trend. I think

they are a staple piece that every girl should have in their closet. I'm excited to get a pair and probably wont stop with just shoes!

I read as advice in a fashion magazine ( the name escapes me now) that Nude heels are great to wear with the color red. The colors contrast each other and make the skirt stand out more. I saw a bright pencil skirt on sale at The Limited and I'm anxious to get these items and try this outfit out! The shoes don't have to be paired with only a skirt, but being a new working woman I think it would spice up the wardrobe and show ones own style while still looking professional.