fashionistas assemble!

new york fashion week has commenced - and now the fun begins for secrets fans. please get out your paper and pens, its time to take notes!


i’ve been tracking what’s really “in” this season – and a good thing to mention is a lot of your spring & summer accessories can travel over! hopefully your closet is packed with some signature pieces, that you are able to transform very easily (not only) from day to play, but seasonally as well. i know many of you have been itching for this upcoming season! however with this indian summer we've got going on in the north east it may be hard to transform! take it from me, its time to put away the beachy/summer gear! that’s right you heard me, retire the flip flops to the back of your closet! 

 during an elaborate 7 days of mbfw,  we saw lots of different looks from many top designers. but some of the most notable trends seen can truly be present in the “average girls everyday life”  and that is a major plus here at secrets!


trends from tips to toes:

the nude nail, a nod to the Dutchess Kate Middleton perhaps? brands like essie and opi will always be in stock, but don’t shy away of a cheaper drug store brand if you are a bit leery!

color me blind?! oh no bring it on. palettes of color were certainly packing a punch – yellows, bubble gum pinks, lavender and tangerine just to name a few! a good way to incorporate any of those colors into your fall wardrobe is pairing it with a dark blazer and jeans. 
* please note my “golden rule” buy for essential purposes but also be able to re-use it!

all the rage is fancy but free hair - a loose curl can never steer you wrong, but the fishtail braid is “IT”. some chic updo’s and small twists were seen also, giving a little nod to the 1920’s. stylists have gone pretty crazy in the past and not many runway looks can be seen in the office - so please do not attempt! ( YOU KNOW THE LOOKS I'M REFERRING TO)  remember to keep it simple and effortless - you will always look your best that way.

eyes on every woman: not just for the cat walker any longer, make up for the everyday woman was seen in bobbi browns new "gem" the rose gold eye.  and surprisingly from all the looks i saw it paired with its very easy to fall in love. another plus, is that it does look good on ALL eye colors and skin pigments. eyes are the first part of the face we notice - so this is a great trend to use to make your beauty POP.

missioni impossible: in roughly 6 hours, is the time that missioni sold out of target in new york city! to say that i was speechless was an understatement, after all nyc is the mecca of fashion. however when i went to my local target, i found literally nothing – i shed a tear! not even so much as a headband was left. but dramatics aside, for those of you who did snag something off the shelves, you are lucky and maybe i'll win that bid for my e-bay missoni purchases!

…a dime a dozen: celebrities are not shy of endorsements and studies show that “society” is willing to show more of an interest in a product based upon what celebrities face is added onto the newest campaign. *personally i know from many girlfriends that lauren conrads line (kohls) has been tride and true for their wardrobes. and jessica simpsons line is always great for a good clutch and or pair of boots. HOWEVER, how do you feel when basically every singer, tv personality, actor and their mom – comes out with a clothing line. are you more apt to purchase their lines because you like their personal style? or is it all “just in a name”…

about the newbies on the block: jennifer lopez – personally i wasn’t IN LOVE with her line, a bit too much for the everyday ware, its very nice but overly flashy for me.  a bit overly endorsed bunch, but the people loved most here at secrets are the KARDASHIANS! plain and simple, their line on qvc was fab, but their sears line has the potential to be most found in my closet! it is one of my favorites for this season! it is bananas, but rachel zoe is still ALL the rage and nothing she does can ever, in a million years be wrong. she's dressed the likes of all our favorite celebrities, how could she ever make us look bad! and she certainly did not disappoint. from her piperlime faves to her qvc line and her department store line - it is indeed, ALL GOOD. i like to think a major plus to her line and my love for it, is the double duty of getting to watch her show on bravo and really "being involved" not too often do you get that kinda inside peak! so in short - yes im a fan and yes im obsessed!


now ladies, here is your list i hope you use it wisely! you are just a 4 days away from rocking one of these trends this friday night, so which one will it be! ;)

bring it on!

i guess that internship in events and production was well worth my parents financing! because last week was insane! even harder then working with clients for a real job. but i kicked into high gear, ran around like crazy, helping plant the finishing touches on "the white party" ( thrown, of course by my fabulous mother!)  it was quite the little adventure and sunday went off without a hitch! absolutely beautiful - pictures will follow ;)

however, i thought i’d take a little time to check in with you all and make sure you made the MOST of your 4 days! maybe a beach day or a bbq perhaps? or maybe you were at said "white party" i know the weather was iffy so if she did put a damper on your weekend then turn it up full blast this coming! who says you can't give it another whril! try to get a group together and head to your favorite spot, or even try something NEW! if its it local celebrate with some bottle service and get extra glam! anything goes, so make the best of it!


it really seems as though a lot of people look at labor day as DOOMS DAY!  you really can’t forget there is so much the fall season has to offer! i mean hello, this is NEW YORK! fear not friends, if your weary of what to do here’s just a little run down:

fashions night out – thursday september 8th -the kick off to mercedes benz fashion week (8-15) check their facebook page or vogue.com for all the latest details on parties and openings! the best of the best will be out - plus swag bags and paparazzi galore! 

san gennaro feast – a classic street fair in the heart of little italy from september 15-25. 
it can be crowded but its always a ton of fun - and reports are saying the gourmet selection will be better then ever! 

bar crawls & sunday funday - at any or all of nyc's best "little dives" - down the hatch (insane special on sundays for $21 - all you can eat wings, fries and 3 pitchers) 123 burger shot beer ( self explanatory!) 13th step - no pun intended but they are too, budget friendly!


of course there will be movie festivals, concerts in the parks, wine tastings! personally i think this is the BEST time of year and we should all embrace it! this is just a few listings and its only the first week of septemeber! hope you had a great weekend and are ready to bring on the fall! i know i am! <3