This past New York Fashion Week, I had the chance to model for CHRISHABANA fashion jewelry line, Spring/Summer 2014 Collection — “TecTonic.” Each of us models had to hold a strong stance on a raised platform for the entirety of the event, displaying the jewelry beautifully to all the guests and look good for the countless photos taken. Half the models were painted in silver and the other half, including me were painted in rose gold glitter on our arms, legs, combed through slicked back hair and forehead, with rouge on our cheeks. It was a chic futuristic alien-esque look and my particular look consisted of a silver arrow-like jewelry piece glued between my eyebrows, sparkling silver earrings and a gorgeous glittering silver and pale purple necklace that the crowd ooh’d and aww’d over, proclaiming it the favorite piece of the night.
This TecTonic CHRISHABANA jewelry collection “drew inspiration from linear seismic readings, geomorphic shifting plates and joy’s division’s unknown pleasures album, presenting a sophisticated jewelry collection evoking primitive futurism.”
Some highlights from my favorite New York Fashion Week shows:
Marchesa
The Theme: Sparkling, feminine gorgeousness bordering on princess-like
Full of bohemian embellishments: lace butterflies, hand-painted flower appliques and dip-dyed feather plumes; shimmering embroidered lace; sensual silk; colorful floral embroidery; cascading trains…
Alice + Olivia
The Theme: “Prep meets pretty.”
Neutral palette; playing with proportion; mix of flirty minis worn with button downs; sweaters and shrunken jackets; full ball gown skirts paired with casual crop tops; tailored blazers and skinny pleated trousers; feminine lace shorts and crystal-encrusted bustier…
Phillip Lim
The Theme: “Pairing down to the basics,” “Modern career girl”
Color palette of pearly whites, deep blues and earthly tans; geometric, abstract prints on knee-length skirts; breezy blouses with sheer panels; kimono-style moto jackets…
Donna Karan
The Theme: “Travels & Worldviews”
Earth tone paired with solid color palette, dresses and sarong skirts, airy shirts, luxurious outerwear…
J. Crew
The Theme: Bright & fun preppy chic style.
Rainbow color palette and prints; neon-bright sportswear; tailored classics…
J. Mendel
The Theme: “Gamine chic” — Just short of girly
Range of pastels; sweet, upbeat leggy dresses and shorts; feminine prints…
Ralph Lauren
The Theme: The Mod ’60s with a British sense of cool
Monochromatic color palette of a range of fluorescents; A-line double-face knit dresses; graphic separates; slick trouser suits…
Dress, Dine & Sparkle 