Report: Kaelen FW13 at MBFW New York

In all honesty: Kaelen was the presentation we were looking forward to the most. The previous collections were beautiful: structured, sophisticated and very powerful. So, were our expectations met at today's presentation at Pier 59? Absolutely.

Not only did the location -and its fashionable visitors - at a studio in the Chelsea Piers create an amazing atmosphere, the clothes were simply breathtaking. The color palette was kept rather neutral with blacks, greys and whites as a base to the accent colors deep purple and burgundy. The New York-based designer Kaelen Haworth incorporated a lot of different textures: laser-cut lace, knits, leathers and beautiful shiny jacquard. The highlight of the collection was definitely the flower print on satin and chiffon that gave a little bit of a whimsy to the strong collection. One of our favorite pieces (and trust me, it was hard to pick just one!) was the blush leather vest with fur details - very sophisticated and feminine!

Hands down, Kaelen has been our favorite FW13 collection so far and so worth skipping class for (oops!). Kaelen Haworth is definitely a designer to watch!

P.S. Just discovered: If you want to get to know the designer and have a tour around her apartment, click here! It is beautiful and definitely worth a watch!

Report: Lela Rose FW13 at MBFW New York

Let's all be honest: We all knew Lela Rose's FW13 collection would be amazing - long before our invitations were even sent out.

I feel bad for everyone who missed out on the presentation of her romantic collection that featured lots of fluffy feathers, delicate lace and luscious satin. Intriguing prints, fun colors and beautiful embellishments did furthermore put a spell on all the attendants. Rather precise silhouettes were romanticized and relaxed by the undone hair and cute polka dot socks.

The best part of the collection? Not only does it embody all a woman strives to be (feminine, romantic, cute - as well as strong, powerful and intriguing) but Lela Rose also knows how to accentuate the beauty of the female body. The delicate silhouettes and the emphasis of the waist will make all women look and feel beautiful. Gorgeous collection, Lela Rose!

Photos - Courtesy of Vogue Italia

Report: Mara Hoffman FW13 at MBFW New York

If Mara Hoffman had her way, we would all brighten up next Fall and Winter with her F/W collection - and we wish we could already see her bright colors, tribal prints and chain ear cuffs on New York's dull streets during this terrible blizzard.

With this collection, inspired by "gypsies, tramps and thieves", Hoffman stays true to her brand's philosophy: Fun clothing featuring colorful prints, unique silhouettes and beautiful embellishments - that is still wearable. The bright color palette of turquoise, pink, orange, purple and yellow offers a great change to the usual dull Fall and Winter collections. I especially enjoyed the unique chain ear cuffs the models wore on top of their hair that had a great tribal feel to them.

Now that we have such a bright outlook, the rest of this Winter will be a lot more enjoyable - and we can even look forward to next Fall! 

Photos - Courtesy of Style.com and Wanderlust

Thank you, Mara Hoffman!

Report: CZAR by Cesar Galindo FW13 at MBFW New York

CZAR by Cesar Galindo's FW13 collection is the embodiment of sophistication. Well-tailored dresses and suits and sleek pulled-back hair made for a strong FW13 woman. Nevertheless, Cesar Galindo knew how to add the right amount of edge by incorporating a lot of interesting fabrics. Shiny sequins, crisp leather and luscious fur in bright colors, such as red and purple added a splash of fun!

I completely fell in love with a white halter dress that Cesar Galindo combined with a silver statement necklace and black booties - a very unusual look for fall! That is why I enjoy the collection so much: It was full of surprises. Thank you, Cesar Galindo!

Pictures - Courtesy of MBFW

Report: Noon by Noor FW13 at MBFW New York

Was it just a dream? Or did we actually attend Noon by Noor's fashion show yesterday?

When we woke up this morning, we still couldn't grasp the fact that we had been there for the presentation of Noon by Noor's FW13 collection - along with celebrities like Olivia Palermo, Nigel Barker and Poppy Delevingne. 

We are still awestruck by the very classic and feminine collection that was inspired by the visiting birds to the archipelago and portrayed the FW13 woman and her never-ending desire to travel the world. The great variety, a true muesli, of different fabrics and silhouettes supported the beautiful story: Prints in pop art, floral and check add a touch of modernity to the romantic Swarovski-embellished silk and knitwear, while feminine gowns contrast masculine pant suits. The dark color palette of deep red and burgundy, green, purple, navy and black add sophistication to the whimsy of embroidered bees on collars and hand-crafted clutches made of local date palm leaves. 

All in all, a beautiful, story-telling collection made up exclusively of must-have pieces! We love it!

Thank you Noon by Noor for providing us with phots from BFA!

Report: Nicholas K FW13 at MBFW New York

Fierce - that is the first word that came to mind seeing a very chic fashion army march down the runway at Nicholas K yesterday. 

Cold, neutral colors like blacks, greys and blues created a serious atmosphere while printed goggles and unattached hoods gave the impression that the models had just returned from an intense mission saving the world. Their 'uniforms' consisted of layers and layers of soft silks, crisp leathers and luscious fur which added just the right amount of sophistication. We loved every single look - and vow to pile up a lot more layers in the future!

We thank the fashion troops at Nicholas K yesterday and hope that they will save the day again today - during the horrible snow storm in New York. Everyone be safe!

Pictures - Courtesy of MBFW

Report: Candela FW13 at MBFW New York

Pictures by Annalisa Podwin <3

2:30 PM and our feet were killing us. Because: don't we all underestimate the first day of fashion week and think we could totally pull off 5 inch heels running around the city all day? Don't we all tell ourselves that tights and a hat would be enough to brave the blazing cold February weather?

Needless to say, my friend and photographer Annalisa and I could not at all pull it off. By the time the Candela show started we were ready to go home, kick off our shoes and climb into our cozy beds - until we actually entered the Box at Lincoln Center and caught a glimpse of Candela's Fall/Winter 2013 collection.

Even under normal circumstances the collection was, of course, an every girl's dream - but especially in our vulnerable situation we were literally yearning for the casually thrown on cardigans in combination with soft, flowing dresses - and quite jealous of the model who was lucky enough to be sprawling across a vintage sofa. The thick-knit tights, knee-high socks and hats made you warm up from the inside out and the exclusively flat shoes and boots made for a more than comfortable atmosphere.

Candela designer Gabriela Perezutti truly knows how tell a fairy tale with her collection, which was full of lace, sparkle, leather, sparkle, knit, sparkle, crochet - oh, and sparkle! She incorporates very feminine and vintage, but also casual and rustical elements - always creating a sophisticated collection that makes every girl feel comfortable.

Totally awestruck by the amazing collection and setting, we forgot all about our hurting feet! Thank you, Candela!

Outfit: 1st Day of NYFW

What an exciting first day of New York Fashion Week!

Between getting up at 7 AM to attend Nicholas K fashion show and seeing Candela at 2:30 PM - which were both amazing - my lovely entourage (YES, I had an incredible professional photographer with me, hehe) and I had lots of time to explore the fashion week premises, enjoy a delicious soy latte - oh, and meet Kelly Cutrone, Cory Kennedy AND LEANDRA MEDINE. Needless to say, I completely freaked out when I saw the Man Repeller in flesh and taking a picture with her made my day. Or week. Or ... life.

Anyways, in spite of all the craziness, I still got to take outfit pictures for you!

Pictures by Annalisa Podwin

And yes, in-depth reports on the fashion shows are coming, I promise!