My New York Fashion Week Experiences

Hello Fashionistas! I'm so sorry I haven't posted in forever, I've just been busy settling back into high school and adjusting to sophomore year. Last Thursday I set off for NYFW, it had been my dream ever since I was little to sit front row at a fashion show at fashion week. After years of dreaming, my mother finally took me! We went to Yigal Azrouël and Nicole Miller. We were also invited to Diane Von Furstenburg and Givenchy but unfortunately never had time to see those shows. On Friday, my mom and I saw Yigal at The Dock at Moynihan Station which is kinda the new Lincholn Center. It's a really retro space that holds a lot of the fashion shows. Yigal Azrouël had a stunning collection that show-cased elegance with an edge which is how I describe my personal style! Every piece was feminine and romantic with a touch of minimalism. I especially loved the delicate lace, embroidery, and abstract prints. The ambiance and music at the show contrasted well with the theme of the collection. It truly brought the looks to life. The hair was done in a simple low pony which didn't serve as a distraction to the look. After the show, I was fortunate enough to have met Yigal himself backstage and see all the behind the scenes madness. He was so friendly and humble in spite of being so extremely talented. I can't wait for this collection to hit the stores! In between shows I enjoyed shopping on Madison Avenue and Fifth Avenue. Also, I can never resist a box of lovely macarons at Laduree on Madison Avenue (They are probably my favorite dessert in the world and they make me feel like Marie Antoinette😂). Later on in the afternoon I was fortunate enough to have gone to Nicole Miller and sit in the front row! Nicole Miller's collection was inspired by the contrasts of New York streets and they highlighted the grit and the beauty of the so called "concrete jungle". I loved how she made the looks super girly yet funky. Each model had spunky hair that was half dreadlocks and half straight. The models also wore an intense smoky eye look that made each ensemble look even more punk. The music was also upbeat which made the show rock. After the show I was also lucky to have met Nicole Miller who was a very quiet and low-key woman who you wouldn't have known was a designer unless you met her and spoke to her. Also, I met Chloe Lusiak from Dance Moms and Countess LuAnn De Lesspes and Kristen Taekman from the Real Housewives of New York. They were both very friendly and I snapped a picture with them. Backstage the Countess even sang "The Girl Code" to me! HAHA! On the Saturday, I toured New York University which is my dream college and went to the U.S. Open Women's final where I saw two unknown Italians play against each other. Even though they weren't highly ranked, they put a fight up to win the match. On Saturday night, I went to see "Fun Home" which is a Broadway Musical. I love the arts and theater, and was throughly dissatisfied and disappointed with the show. I had heard rave reviews and was so excited, but was let down at the lack of talent and the sad story line. All in all New York is an amazing city that never ceases to amaze me! Stay tuned for my favorite shows and a review of all NYFW shows. 

XOXO LOVE, PASCALE 💋