NYFW

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Vest - Haute Hippie
Turtleneck - H&M
Leggings - American Apparel
Shoes - Manolo Blahnik//similar here at a deal!
Bag - Miu Miu//try this beauty or this

Hello all! I am finally back after a very hectic but fabulous New York Fashion Week.  There was so much to see and lots of new designers and trends that I can't wait to share with you.  To kick off my MBFW recap, this is my look from Day 1.  The weather was quite a challenge this season (somehow the temperatures seem to always conveniently drop when you want to go out in your fabulous skirts and heels), so I chose to wear this luxe lavender vest on the warmest day the week had to offer. 
As you can see, I've also decided to switch up the hair.  The vest happened first, and the matching purples were pure coincidence!  Even the boots were a last minute score from an end-of-season sale at the Manolo Blahnik boutique.  Shopophyle tip: end-of-season sales are the best times to score some great finds!

I don't typically do much color-matching, but when I do, I keep the rest of the outfit simple (in this case all black) and make sure not to match my makeup - you don't want to look overly match-y.  Here I'm wearing Sephora's Rouge Cream Lipstick in Deep Reddish Plum.  It's one of my favorite cheaper lipsticks!  Stay tuned, I have lots of updates from the runways and the rest of my NYFW outfits!

xx
Sabrina
 

Black and White but Never Boring

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Dress - Sandro (similar here, here, and here)//Shoes - Topshop (also in all black)
Clutch - Ela (similar here, here, here)
 

Black & white with menswear inspiration.  

I'm really feeling the menswear inspired designs this season; I feel my closet is craving some more edgy, smartly tailored pieces.  Additionally I'm loving loafers, and I walked right into this pair at Topshop just before fashion week.  The thing about doing menswear-inspired from head to toe is that you have to be careful to give it a feminine touch to ensure it's still a flattering look on the female body.  Which is why I felt this sleeveless tuxedo-style dress was perfect.  I'm able to wear the masculine tailoring while still showing some leg, and with a deep-V cut so that things wouldn't feel too stuffy and business-like.  

Almost always I will compete a black and white outfit with some pop of color or fun accessory, like this metallic clutch and a red lip.  

NYFW Recap - Day 0 + Day 1 + Giveaway!

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Wenqi Wu

Wenqi Wu

Wenqi showing his work

Wenqi showing his work

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CuteCircuit

CuteCircuit

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Retro-inspired at Honor

Retro-inspired at Honor

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Desigual

Desigual

For me, NYFW started on the preceding Wednesday, where I went to see the Wenqi Wu SS15 collection - and it was an impressive one to start off with.  Wenqi's pieces were creative and unconventional with abstract lines, geometric patterns, and beautiful textures.  The pieces showed off materials like silk organza and lightweight lambskin that played unexpectedly yet harmoniously in structured layers, and asymmetry with some menswear-inspired looks - I loved the one-piece jumpsuit with asymmetric lapel.
Day 1 started off with the CuteCircuit show, which displayed a futuristic, fashion-forward collection of 'wearable.  They demonstrated pieces which were adorned with electric patterns that can be changed with a push of a button, therefore giving many options for each piece worn.  The lights patterns were embroidered onto flexible, wearable clothing.  This reminded me very much of the type of futuristic fashion discussed at the panel at Gizmodo: Home of the Future that I saw earlier this summer, and it was interesting to be seeing theories discussed coming to life right before my eyes. 
Honor showcased pieces that were retro/mod-inspired, yet very modern at the same time.  There were retro-floral prints, swirled patterms, and 60's style dresses, with a pastel color palette.  
As always, Desigual was a fun, upbeat show with Adriana Lima opening and working the crowd, and fun florals with matching attitudes throughout. 
Hair in many of the shows was simple and straight, and a beauty trend that I loved was the thick, can't-miss electric blue liner.  If you saw my previous post, this was what my makeup look was inspired by.  I usually do a colored lower-lid, but I decided to go a bit bolder and thicker with the blues after seeing the shows. 

*Giveaway*

This "Cute Circuit Loves New York" tank is up for grabs.  Printed on a light, elegant, yet breathable fabric called Sensitive Fabrics, it's a little piece of the wearble technology I received at the CuteCircuit show and now I get to share it with you.  All you have to do is enter below.  Good luck!

*I was not paid to write this post.

*I was not paid to write this post.