Layana Aguilar showcases an expressive Spring/Summer 2015 collection

by citychickstyle // November 27, 2014 // 459 Comments

I love Layana Aguilar’s Spring/Summer 2015 collection. Aguilar is a Brazilian designer, an FIT graduate, and was a contestant on Project Runway’s 11^th season. Her collection is comprised of beautiful pastels, floral patterns, and neoprene fabric. It’s perfect for the sophisticated woman that takes on many different roles on a daily basis and wants to wear something comfortable, but still be able to express her personality and look confidently feminine. Some of my favorite looks include a white sleeveless neoprene dress, a light blue neoprene jacket paired with a matching skirt, a white neoprene top with floral accents paired with a matching skirt, and a floral strap dress with black accents. I’m so impressed with the collection’s beautiful, detailed and unique looks! Definitely check out the Spring 2015 lookbook at http://www.layanaaguilar.com/new-gallery2/.

Layana Aguilar wearing pieces from her own collection

GBK Gifting Lounge 2014: A great lineup of brands

by citychickstyle // October 20, 2014 // 134 Comments

Sorry it’s been a while since I last posted, but I wanted to share a last highlight from NY Fashion Week. GBK hosted its annual two-day Gifting Lounge event for celebrities and fashion insiders to check out. The event featured great products from Pilot Pen, Hard Candy, EMK Beverly Hills, Cynthia Gale, Skinny & Co., Jane Basch, Robdechi, and Michael Todd True Organics (Soniclear). Guests at the event were treated to makeup touch-ups, hair styling, and manicures. They also enjoyed beverages provided by Svedka Vodka and Jeju Sixteen water.

My favorite products at the event were from Soniclear, Cynthia Gale, and EMK Beverly Hills. Soniclear is the first antimicrobrial sonic skin cleansing brush and sonic eraser that hydrates the skin and improves skin tone. Cynthia Gale jewelry is sterling silver-based and its unique designs are inspired by art, history, and travel. EMK Beverly Hills carries a skincare line of anti-aging botanical placenta skin treatments. The event proved to be such a great way to learn about and interact with some amazing brands!

Cynthia Gale jewelry

Soniclear

EMK Beverly Hills

Robdechi

At the event

An inside look at my journey on the first couple of days of MBFW!

by citychickstyle // September 9, 2014 // 55 Comments

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week SS 2015 is in full swing in New York City. I’ve had the amazing opportunity to see some great shows and presentations! Here are some highlights! Last Thursday, I saw the BCBG Max Azria runway show at Lincoln Center. The collection was filled with a beautiful blend of pastels. I later saw Desigual’s runway show at Lincoln Center, which featured a vibrant range of bright colors, floral prints, with the models blowing kisses at the audience. Old Navy and Joe Zee, Old Navy’s style ambassador threw an amazing party that had a showcase of cute t-shirts and a cool appearance by Katie Holmes. Altuzarra and Target also hosted a great celebration for their new collaboration collection, which features beautiful prints and the prevalence of maroon and blue hues.

On Friday, I saw the Kate Spade Presentation at Center 548. The space was transformed into a Spring oasis and the beautiful clothes featured green hues and floral prints, and let’s not forget about Kate Spade’s great handbags! I later went to the L.A.M.B. presentation at ArtBeam where hot pink and tribal prints were the chic trends, and Gwen Stefani even posed with her cool collection. Lastly, I went to the Barbie & CFDA party in the Meatpacking District where Barbie-inspired dresses were showcased from the following designers: Tess Giberson, Rebecca Taylor, Charlotte Ronson, Whitney Pozygay, and Cynthia Vincent. Guests at the event were also able to create their own Barbie-inspired outfits via the Barbie Fashion Designer app.

On Saturday, I went to the Lacoste runway show where fashion forward and sporty looks graced the catwalk. I also saw the Rebecca Taylor runway show where feminine pastels and chic prints were prevalent in the line. I then went backstage before the Christian Siriano show and models were getting prepped with soft wavy hair, light-weight skin, and glittery eyelashes. Siriano’s collection featured soft green, navy, and white evening wear. I closed the night with the TRUE Model Management party at the new hot spot Leonora. The trendy venue was filled with beautiful models and great music. Stay tuned for more MBFW highlights!

BCBG Max Azria

Desigual

Old Navy & Joe Zee party

Altuzarra for Target

Gwen Stefani with her L.A.M.B. collection

Kate Spade

Cynthia Vincent’s Barbie-inspired dress

Lacoste

Rebecca Taylor

Christian Siriano

At the TRUE Model Management party

Highlights on fashion presentations from 9/2 and 9/3

by citychickstyle // September 5, 2014 // 23 Comments

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week New York is already off to an exciting start! On Tuesday, just 2 days before the official first day, Maison Jules showcased a very feminine, artistic, and chic FW 2014 collection at Art Beam. Hats and fun prints were prevalent in the Parisian-themed line. On Wednesday, the Couture Council of The Museum at FIT honored Carolina Herrera with its 2014 Couture Council Award for Artistry of Fashion at a beautiful luncheon at the David H Koch Theater at Lincoln Center. Notable guests such as Renee Zellweger, Lucy Liu, and Ivanka Trump looked stunning in Carolina Herrera dresses.

That same day, New York Men’s Day took place at Industria Studios and I was able to see 5 of the designer’s SS15 collections: Stephen F, Antonio Azzolo, Carlos Campos, and Original Penguin. Each one had some great bright colors and mixed prints. WHIT also had an SS15 presentation at ONISHI PROJECT Pop-up Gallery on Wednesday. Her collection included flirty, feminine, and floral looks. What a great kick-off lineup! Check out some of the photos I took at these events. More to come, stay tuned!

Ivanka Trump

Lucy Liu

Maison Jules FW14 Collection

Me at the Couture Council Award Luncheon wearing a Cynthia Rowley dress and RJ Graziano jewelry

Original Penguin SS15 Collection

Carlos Campos SS15 Collection

WHIT SS15 Collection

Checking out the new Dog House Suites at The OUT Hotel

by citychickstyle // August 28, 2014 // 396 Comments

I recently attended a launch party for the new Dog House Suites at The OUT Hotel. It’s so great to know that there’s a new posh space for dogs to stay at, whether they’re from out of town or they decide to go on a staycation. The rooms are super nice with plush amenities such as spa products for dogs and their owners. Each suite even has its own private terrace furnished with a dog house, a comfy couch, and a fire hydrant. I fell in love with this dog named Enzo at the event, and had to get a photo with him! Take a look at shots from my visit below!

The private terrace for one of the Dog House Suites

What a cute treats jar!

I loved holding Enzo! I’m wearing a Double Zero dress.

Guests mingling at the event with their dogs

Bubble Witch 2 Saga launch event: Mixing beauty and digital adventures

by citychickstyle // August 21, 2014 // 59 Comments

A few days ago, King and Alexis Wolfer from The Beauty Bean hosted a launch celebration at Gansevoort Park Avenue to debut the new Bubble Witch 2 Saga game app. The goal of Bubble Witch 2 Saga is to pop as many bubbles as you can to help Stella, The Good Witch, and her cats fight against the evil spirits that are taking over their beautiful land. Melissa Joan Hart, who used to be a good witch on “Sabrina the Teenage Witch,” was in attendance at the festive event, as was Kelly Bensimon. Guests enjoyed beauty treatments such as manicures and makeup touch-ups, as well as specialty cocktails: the Stella Royale, the Bubble-ini, and the Bewitch-itini. It was so much fun to play Bubble Witch 2 Saga and to see all the colorful and different characters within the game. Check out photos from the event below!

Melissa Joan Hart

Alexis Wolfer and Kelly Bensimon

R.J. Graziano: timeless jewelry that embraces sophistication and show-stopping style

by citychickstyle // August 18, 2014 // 444 Comments

I recently visited R.J. Graziano’s showroom in Manhattan and could not get over how beautiful all of his collections are. R.J. creates jewelry that is elegant and innovative, and that makes a statement. He’s inspired by things he sees everyday, whether he’s roaming through the city or exploring while he travels, and he mixes different elements together to create unique looks. His collections cover a whole gamut of trends: glamorous, tribal, vintage, red carpet, classic, exotic, global, and floral, among many others. Add any of his pieces to your outfit, and you instantly create a new statement-worthy look. They embrace visual splendor at its finest. R.J. Graziano’s jewelry is trendy and creatively modern yet it’s also timeless. Take a look at some of the pieces down below. It’s so hard to choose just one favorite! You can find jewelry by R.J. Graziano at www.rjgraziano.com, via HSN, and at Bloomingdale’s, among other fine retailers.

Light and flirty outfit options for the summer that transition well into the fall

by citychickstyle // August 17, 2014 // 125 Comments

As summer is gradually winding down, I’m starting to think about what key wardrobe pieces would also be great for the fall. I love summer fashion- wearing sundresses, flared skirts, sleeveless tops, sexy jumpsuits- and always try to find easy, seamless ways to stretch it into the the fall season. My favorite pieces for this year that fit this very task are a teal sleeveless dress by Sosie, a red-orange sleeveless dress by Darling, a white embossed floral skater skirt by AMI Clubwear, and a red sleeveless jumpsuit from Lumier by Bariano. These pieces are fun, feminine, classy, statement-worthy, and are perfect during the day or for an evening soiree. Throw on a chic cardigan, and you’re all set for the fall season. Check out the photos down below to see me wearing and showcasing these trendy looks. Would love to know what you all think!

An intimate concert: Kenny Loggins puts on a top-notch show at City Winery

by citychickstyle // August 16, 2014 // 102 Comments

Recently, I was privileged to see one of my all-time favorite singers, Kenny Loggins, in concert at City Winery. I had a great view of the stage in the middle seated section of the venue, where I saw Kenny perform “Conviction of the Heart,” “This Is It,” “I’m Alright,” “House on Pooh Corner,” “Playing With the Boys,” and “Footloose,” among other great songs. He also performed some new tunes with his new band, Blue Sky Riders. Most of the audience knew the lyrics to a number of his songs (including me), and it was great to see how engaged they were with his performance. Such a fun night on the town! Check out photos from the concert below. It was a one-of-a-kind performance that I’ll never forget!

Welcome!

by citychickstyle // August 14, 2014 // 1716 Comments

Hi everyone, welcome to my new blog, CityChick Style! I plan on showcasing quick snapshots of fashion, music, art, lifestyle events, and other city musings that I come across along the way in NYC and beyond. I love writing and being passionately interested in a variety of topics. Stay tuned for new posts soon!

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