Farah Angsana SS 2013

Inspired by a trip to Brazil, Farah Angsana sent one beautiful look after another down the runway on Monday for her Glamazon woman.

This was a very sexy, colorful collection but would we expect any less from Brazil?
From the show notes, it seems that Ms. Angsana has been on a journey of self discovery recently and while this was a gorgeous showing it wasn't always able to tell the whole story.

But, sometimes, a story doesn't have a clear beginning or end and isn't any less interesting for it.

Still, Angsana is at her best when she embraces her most elegant side and creates simple, glowing silhouettes.  After all, I love color but sometimes you CAN have too much of a good thing...

I think we can expect to see many Farah gowns on the red carpet.

If Farah and Rafael are any indication we'll all be wearing heavy, gem-laden dresses and hard metal accessories come spring!

Thank you to Farah Angsana, and HvM Communications!

(HQ Pictures Courtesy of Farah Angsana. First Two Photos by The Bostonista)

Emerson SS 2013

It's always inspiring when a local makes it big on a national stage, isn't it?

So, having Boston-based designer Jackie Fraser-Swan show her line, Emerson, for the third time at New York Fashion Week was extra exciting for me! 

Hands down, Emerson wins for best runway soundtrack of the week. I was dancing in my seat!

It fit well with the high school nostalgia mood of the collection which ended with a not so subtle nod to the classic teenage flick, Carrie. 

But, like the best horror movies, this collection was laced with an aura of playfulness and fun.

Leather Peter Pan collars and peplum waists added some adult edge to the knee socks and letter jackets.

I loved that the leather skirts were somehow able to fall in a flirty less structured way adding a hint of girlishness to the masculine material. Or maybe they just appeared to be leather? Looking closer they have a bit of a sheer quality about them...




There were a couple of moments during the show that felt a bit disjointed; As if the pieces belonged to a different collection. But, for the most part, Jackie's masterful use of prints and color kept the good-girl-gone-bad vibe running full throttle!





I was honored to be invited to the show and to be able to support a Boston designer.
I think Jackie's pretty, easy to wear designs are going to make this a very popular collection when it hits stores in March. Emerson is definitely on my "One to Watch" list!

Thanks to Jackie Fraser-Swan, People's Revolution, Liz Sweeney and the entire Emerson team!
(Pictures by The Bostonista; Others Courtesy of The Cut)

Bostonista Exclusive: Backstage at Emerson SS 2013

Sunday night I was lucky enough to go backstage at Emerson's SS 2013 show at Lincoln Center.
My friend, designer Sophie Hughes, provided jewelry for the collection so Scorpion Disco and I headed backstage for a sneak peek! 

(Models being interviewed by FashionTV)

My model obsessed self was crazy excited.
But I was disappointed to learn that they only have porta-potties  for the models back there. 

Not so glamorous! 

Aren't the braids great?

Also, I'll be trying to recreate these burgundy smokey eyes for the next 8 months.

Here I am, backstage, grinning like a loon!

Like my new DVF dress? I need to get it tailored before I wear it again.

Thanks to People's Revolution, Sophie Hughes Jewelry, and Emerson! 

(All pictures by The Bostonista or Scorpion Disco)