Zac Posen Fall/Winter 2010

If you know anything about fashion week, you know that Zac Posen is always a hard ticket to get and with good reason; Zac, after all has great fashion sense, always seems to put on a great show and his show often attract big names. The Fall/Winter 2010 show was no different, but we managed to get an invitation and so of course we said yes.  We loved every minute of it and even manage to get backstage access.

This season’s collection was held at the Altman Building and at the unfashionable time of 9am. Surprisingly (at least to me), a packed house of excited guest with notable attendees like  Anna Wintour, Grace Coddington, Patricia Field, Veronica Webb, among others were spotted sitting front row!

The show began with a performance from Miri Ben Ari, a hip-hop violinist who got the crowd riled up with her energetic rendition of songs from musicians, Styles P of the Lox and Run DMC.  She continued her rousing performance, as a bevy of models including, Alex Wek, Sessilee Lopez, Coca Rocha, and Anna Cleveland, stumped the runway with gusto as they presented Zac latest collection. What else would you expect from models who have been mentored by J. Alexander himself?

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Carolyn Murphy in the new V Magazine

Carolyn Murphy is steaming the pages the new V Magazine issue and we have proof in the form of a stunning editorial.  The super sexy 18 page spread titled, “Cabin Fever” was shot by Sebastian Faena and features models Jakob Hedberg and Martin Landgreve. The Spread  marks her comeback into modeling and the issue with Carolyn will hit newstands in March but while you wait take a look at the caliente images here.

(Images thanks to V Magazine.)

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The Best of Fashion Week Suites Continues.

Robert Verdi’s the “Future of Fashion” suite may have been crown the “best suite” by The Fabulous Report.com but he faced stiff competition to earn that titled.   They were many suites and special previews in around the tents.  Most were quite impressive, full of information and best of all introduced me to new products and services.

For instance,  there was the Spanx suite at the Bryant Park Hotel.   Where, I previewed the new summer collection.  Now,  let me tell you a secret: Spanx is not just for curvy woman;  anyone, can benefit from the sculpting effects. You should too.  I was particularly impressed with their new summer line.  The line is fashionable and uses the same technology Spanx lovers have come to expect.  There’s also a new line called SkinnyBritches, which is AMAZING and is targeted to a younger audience who are afraid of shapewear.  SkinyBritches, feels like your regular underwear. You can layer the pieces to add more shapewear support depending on what you are looking for.  Its amazing, I know I’ve tried it.

There was the Nintendo suite.  I was introduced to the new games in my one-one-session with the “Nintendo” guy such as the cool “Super Mario Brothers” and others.   I  also previewed the latest console though I really can’t say much — as  the man had me sign papers that I wouldn’t discuss with the “public.”   Sad, really because its pretty cool.  I can tell you that guests were able to “trick” their DSi console and/or blackberry with a series of fun images and crystals.   In addition to all the fun Nintendo activities guests were able to get manicures and best of all (for me) guests were able to get make-up treatments using Temptu machines.   I love the Temptu machine.  In no time, I had great coverage and fabulous make-up.  Can I get one? Its seriously amazing.

Then there was the super secret Starbucks booth at the tents but of course TFR knew all about it.   The “in the know” guest were treated to a special session from a Rep and were gifted with some great Starbucks gifts all for trying stuff that I would have tried anyways. Isn’t life grand?  Anyways,  Starbucks, who was on official sponsor of the Spring/Summer 2010 season provided busy fashionistas with their much needed coffee fix with their Frappuccino Light drinks.    Low in calories but still great in taste, even my mother likes and she is a coffee snub.

They were a couple of suites that I was too busy to attend but I am still kicking myself.  Sadly, there’s only so much time in the day.  There’s always next time.

Vote for your Favorite Design in the “Oscars Designer Challenge”

While you may not be able to vote for this year best actress, you can however vote  for favorite design in the Oscar Designer Challenge;  and help select a winning dress for a Trophy presenter.  The winning dress will be selected from nine up-and-coming fashion designers from around the US.

The original design will be worn on the telecast of the 82nd Academy Awards on Sunday, March 7^th!

So, get it on the on fun and vote before March 1^st,  for your favorite design on Oscar.com!  The winning designer will be announced LIVE during the Oscars pre-show “Oscars Red Carpet… 2010” on ABC, beginning at 5pm PST / 8pm EST on March 7^th!  Then, see the winning design during the live Oscars telecast!

See the dresses and vote for your favorite here: http://oscar.go.com/extras/designer-challenge

But after the voting the ends the fun will continue.  On March ^3rd Oscar.com will host “Oscars Designer Challenge: Behind the Dress,” a web series hosted by Queer Eye for the Straight Guy’s Carson Kressley!  Follow the entire challenge through this exclusive web series – get to know the designers, models, and experience their journey to the Oscars!

Tyra Banks Attends CW Premiere Party

The CW reality shows stars were on hand at Simyone Lounge to celebrate the premiere of their upcoming shows on the Network.

Cameras were rolling as they caught all the happenings like reality stars mingling amongst the famous and the less famous.   And, maybe they were taping for “High Society?“  One of their newest reality shows about the lives of busy socialites.  Show cast member, Tinsley Mortimer, and her sister were spotted making their rounds after flash happy photogs snapped hundreds of pictures.   TFR also spotted former American Idol, Constantine Maroulis who was channeling his inner Adam Lambert in his dark mascara and was supporting his “play” girlfriend at the premiere party.  Who is his current flavor of the month now? TFR needs to catch-up on reality TV drama.

We have a suspicion that Maroulis was not on hand to support The Fly Girls who were also in attendance in their crisp white shirts and grey pencil skirt with super cute red neck scare. “The Fly Girls” is also another new show on the CW; it centers around a group of female flight attendants.  How juicy will this show be? Which fabulous celeb will join the Mile High Club or get escorted off a plane for carrying a wide load? We’ll be watching.

One thing is certain, Vogue Editor-at-Large, André Leon Talley and newest of judge of CW’s hugely popular ANTM franchise is a ham.  He was spotted posing for the camera’s fierce like.  He  showed seasoned ANTM judges, Nigel Barker and Jay Manuel a thing or two about working the camera.  Tyra Banks who was the last of the reality stars to arrive, joined the trio for a quick snapshot before mingling with guests and dancing.  She was then seen talking to guests and enjoying herself, like me.

High Society and ANTM will premiere on March 10, 2010.

Check out our images from the event

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