NYC full of the LOVE for FASHION

"Things never turn out the way you plan them but that's okay cuz I am the spontaneous type anyway....it's more adventurous that way."
~Lady Yvette

Rich B#@*%es on Madison Ave...I ain't mad at them, tho!

Fashion's Night Out was officially a success...I wish I had a Sex and the City crew I could call my own...Am I materialistic for wanting to be fabulous and LOVING fashion?...hmmmmm, NOPE!!! I think NOT!!! Where is Carrie, Samantha, Charlotte, and Miranda when you need them? LOL j/k...cuz I had my FAB friend, Carolyn with me - footin' it in heels and ALL, lastnight....LMAO!!


Yes, darhlings...my first show of the week was perfect. It reminded me how much I will miss SUMMER!! Rosa Cha's production of the S/S 2010 Collection was bittersweet with citrus accents and the bold black/white strip & dot motif. The swimsuits, dresses, jumpsuits, pants and tops were all very reminiscent of 50s swim/beachwear but structured with the lightest of fabrics, mostly chambray. The new creative director, Alexandre Herchcovitch took an objective stance with this collection and found inspiration in the DNA of Rosa Cha - the beauty of the Brazilian lifestyle and the juxtaposition of structure and fluidity. Model Chanel Iman open the show and I must say she is quite adorable! LOL












These image are all via my perspective from where I was standing at the show...YES, I said standing but it was all worth the 7 mins in my citrus orange pumps!!! Go to nymag.com to check out the entire show.

How ironic...my shoes match the major color motif of the Rosa Cha Spring 2010 collection!!

Heels and all, Carolyn and I head to Fred Leighton on Madison Ave but never make it...that's cuz we jump on a shuttle bus running specifically for FNO and got off to soon on Madison but in the heart of where allot of other things were taking place....


Charlize Theron @ Dior Flagship store on 21 East 57th Street...we just missed her go in!! DAMN, and I do NOT do lines so it was nice to see the dedicated fans...we walked next door to CHANEL....and then back to our original mission of seeing the windows at Fred Leighton but wait...Hermes was calling me on Madison Ave...

"I wanted that one, please!!"

And then the avant-garde, extravagant, crispy stark white shirts of Anne Fontaine was calling with the jazz band and champagne seducing me at the door....

Anne Fontaine welcomed me with champagne and a chance to win the FNO Sweepstakes...definitely can't be mad at that!

The night continued on where I meet CassiRenee taking over for Carolyn (heels NOT a good idea for FNO but trust there were more than just us knuckle heads out rockin heels out to shop)...it's good thing I brought my TopShop heather gray "white girl" shoes, tho (yup, that's what I call them..have been since I was little so please don't take offense ;-)...it is what it is...LOL) to then truck it down to SoHo with Cassi....

Here is where I must leave ya wonderin'...all I can say is you should of been there!!! So much fun, energy and FASHION!!!

Thank you to all the editors of VOGUE, Mayor Bloomberg, the celebrities that made appearances and made some money tonite, rich B!%@&# who had money/credit cards to spend on ERES, Hermes or Chanel, designers who design and price their garments for only the rich to buy, fashionistas who walk in the name of fashion and the little people who fall in between falling for this big hoax to get them all richer....Opps, did I say that??!!! NO, I mean to revive the fashion retail industry and the slump we've been in, in sales. LMAO, but I can't be mad at them... Crazy tho, huh?...;-) It's all in the name of FASHION and I am right there with them so...it is what it is, right??!!

Well, I hope you enjoyed. Stay tuned for my review and updates on NYFW shows I attend...

in LOVE
Lady Yvette

FEEDBACK WELCOMED!!! - Fashion on the Hudson Press Party/Event

This weekend I participated in a fashion show off the Hudson river in Harlem as a model and was shell shocked, more like, hit with reality that you can do whatever you set your mind to (knew that before the show, though...) BUT, I question at what cost and level of class? Is it really worth it, if it's not thoroughly thought out, strategically planned and executed with a certain level of taste along with quality of intent?...PLEASE DO TELL!!

Fashion show flyer: One of the "red flags" on the production of the show

Ladies & Gents, I could kick myself in the buttocks for ignoring the red flags, giving this show the benefit of the doubt and participating as a model in something I would NEVER represent!!!!!! But, I will not go into the negative things about this experience because I intially was drawn to this event because I love to see strong women in the industry love what they do and create platforms for others, like myself to collaborate and further pursue our dreams. Plus, my job is to report what is DOPE and cool to me so, I will highlight the positives that stuck out to me and that deserve my attention.

Yours Truly Mz. Lady Yvette(far right)and other participating models at Press Party.

Now, before the actual show this past Saturday there was a "press party" for all that was involved that Friday. In a room where auditions/rehearsals are usually being held models, designers, photographers, producers, editors, publicists, publishers, managers and I mingled in excitement about this "FABULOUS" fashion show we were all going to either partake in or witness. I had no idea what I was getting myself into but I was intrigued about the 50 foot double T runway that was talked up by the producer. I had a few fittings scheduled that night for the show and like most was curious to what was going to be seen at the show. Like suspects in a line-up, models stood shoulder-to-shoulder in the designers' favorite pieces from their collection as they posed with their business cards at hand while photographers shot away capturing a little taste of what was yet to come on the big day! Below are a few designer duds that I thought had a glint of potential...(Ya'll this was very hard for me to post but here it is...lol!!!!)

Model above wears Balmain-inspired design by Imanilia. www.imanilia.com

Model and designer, Sena. www.sena-collection.com

Model bearing all in Tatiana Arias's, Arcoiris swimwear. www.arcoiriswimwear.com

Model with designer, Morgan Elizabeth's business card at hand. www.modelmayhem.com/morganelizabethbridal

Readers, I only posted images of what I could bear on my site so the worst of it will NOT be televised on my time but, I would honestly love your feedback on what you like and don't like of what I did post...in the mean time, I will be writing the producer of the show on my feelings and giving her some feedback on my thoughts of the show. I will be sure to keep you updated and hope you stay tuned...

in LOVE,
Lady Yvette