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Leather Stiletto Boots & Fashion Week

02/01/13 | Fashion Week, New York City, shoes

I know in the social media world Thursday is the day famous for “throwbacks” or TBT’s but I am going to switch it up and do a throwback post of Friday.  We are less than a week away from the start of the Fall 2013 runways shows at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week here in New York City.  How is this a throwback you asked?  Well I bought these leather boots when I attended the Fall 2008 shows in February of that year and they are still in great rotation in my wardrobe (thanks to the cobbler). 
I have always been a very serious student but when I got the opportunity to attend fashion week and write about it, school was the last thing on my mind.  On a very cold day in February I played hooky and  took the train to Manhattan and made my way the famous tents at Bryant Park – bottom line, Mercedes Benz Fashion Week is a truly magnificent event! And I guess it could even count as academic because I wrote an article about the show and my experience which you can find here.  Unfortunately I have no pictures of me wearing the boots but here are some photos of my amazing day attending the men’s Nautica show and going backstage to meet the models and the creative director. 

Oh and to top it all off I met Chris Noth (AKA MR. BIG!!!) backstage but unfortunately it was while I was interviewing the company’s creative director so I did not manage to get a photo of him.  Bummer. But it was still an amazing experience!  
By the way, it is the first day of February and I am giving myself a challenge, instead of buying more jewelry I am going to try and wear a different bracelet from my collection every day, take a photo, and then post all of the 28 at the end of month! Wish me luck!
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  1. Diana Marks says

    February 4, 2013 at 6:12 am

    I can’t believe you saw Mr BIG ) Great boots )
    LA By Diana Live Magazine

  2. terr davidson says

    February 2, 2013 at 6:52 am

    I love your blog x

    check out my cath kidston giveaway 1stepclosereveryday.blogspot.co.uk

  3. Jessica says

    February 2, 2013 at 6:26 am

    wow you met mr. Big!!!!!!

    The Fashion Heels
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  4. Anmari ish says

    February 2, 2013 at 2:32 am

    Mr. Big? wow!
    Interesting post about NYFW. i went there a week after the fashion week, I would’ve love to see fashionistas strutting their FW looks
    I looks forward to your NYFW post hun!

    http://anmari-ish.blogspot.com

  5. Mimi says

    February 2, 2013 at 2:17 am

    omg, you met mr. big?? how awesome!!! πŸ˜€

    p.s. that sounds like a great challenge! πŸ™‚

    <3, Mimi
    http://whatmimiwrites.blogspot.com/

  6. Sharmili says

    February 2, 2013 at 1:25 am

    so awesome you got to attend a show! good luck with your challenge πŸ™‚

    Mili from call me, Maeby

  7. fhenny says

    February 1, 2013 at 11:26 pm

    the fashion week must be so interesting and fun!

    xoxo
    style frontier

  8. Sunny & Star says

    February 1, 2013 at 8:35 pm

    I love all of the photos. I wish I could attend fashion week in New York.

    Tracy @ Sunny Days and Starry Nights

  9. Veselina says

    February 1, 2013 at 7:17 pm

    Your blog is reaaly cool:)
    Please,check out my latest wild wild makeup looks πŸ™‚
    mykaleidoscopeeyes.blogspot.com
    and may be we can follow each other if you want πŸ™‚
    xoxo from Bulgaria

  10. Veselina says

    February 1, 2013 at 7:16 pm

    Your blog is reaaly cool:)
    Please,check out my latest wild wild makeup looks πŸ™‚
    mykaleidoscopeeyes.blogspot.com
    and may be we can follow each other if you want πŸ™‚
    xoxo from Bulgaria

  11. Treasure Tromp says

    February 1, 2013 at 6:39 pm

    YOU MET BIG? gah, so lucky. I can’t even believe it!!

  12. Shannon says

    February 1, 2013 at 5:40 pm

    You lucky girl! I can’t believe you got to meet Mr. Big!!!! πŸ™‚ Looks like a lot of fun.
    http://shannonhearts.blogspot.com/

  13. Jill J @ Classy with a Kick says

    February 1, 2013 at 5:23 pm

    Looks like fun! I missed out on attending a few years back and am kicking myself now. Oh well…maybe next time!

    Jill
    Classy with a Kick

  14. Viola says

    February 1, 2013 at 3:32 pm

    Great photos!! πŸ™‚

    caughtinvogue.blogspot.com
    xx

  15. Hanna says

    February 1, 2013 at 2:32 pm

    HI kelly, thanks so much for coming by my blog!!! Thrilled to have you. Your blog is great too! new follower. Have a beautiful weekend!

    xoxoo Hanna

  16. Olivia TLGOY says

    February 1, 2013 at 1:58 pm

    Love your photos here!!

    xo Olivia
    This Looks Good On You

  17. fashion muffins says

    February 1, 2013 at 1:25 pm

    Love your photos and your blog!

    http://fashionmuffins945.blogspot.com/2013/02/i-can-do-it-like-brotherdo-it-like-dude.html

  18. Always Maylee says

    February 1, 2013 at 1:15 pm

    All I saw was the men with no shirts on except for a scarf.. sorry were you saying something?! πŸ™‚ πŸ™‚

    xo, Yi-chia
    Always Maylee

  19. Frivolezze Provinciali says

    February 1, 2013 at 12:55 pm

    it seems you had a lot of fun, great pics dear!

    ❤ Margherita ❤

    Frivolezze Provinciali

  20. Lauren says

    February 1, 2013 at 12:45 pm

    That sounds like so much fun! I think if I saw Chris Noth, I’d totally run after him like a 12 year old One Direction fan!

    Fizz and Frosting

  21. Vanessa Jade Smith / www.7jaded.com says

    February 1, 2013 at 12:07 pm

    This is amazing, go girl! Haha, that’s so cool about getting to meet Mr. Big. Is he nice in person?

  22. Sophia M says

    February 1, 2013 at 11:34 am

    Amazing post!!! And your pic with Big is lovely!!! πŸ˜‰
    xoxo Sophia

    http://styleofsophia.blogspot.it

  23. TheTinyHeart says

    February 1, 2013 at 10:12 am

    Ahh, I am SO jealous that you got to attend fashion week! I am trying to figure out how to attend this year. I heard that bloggers can apply for a press pass??

    -Sharon
    The Tiny Heart
    Sephora Giveaway!

  24. Angela says

    February 1, 2013 at 10:02 am

    Fab post!! You met Big!!!!! Xx

    http://littleandrandom.blogspot.co.uk

  25. Sara says

    February 1, 2013 at 8:15 am

    I love that you called the shoe repair guy a cobbler. Totally the proper word.but still so cute!

  26. Heather says

    February 1, 2013 at 8:05 am

    OMG you met BIG!!!!!!!!!!!!! I DIE! Lucky girl πŸ™‚

    XO
    Pearls & Paws

  27. Coline Chavaroche says

    February 1, 2013 at 7:26 am

    Following on FB and twitter πŸ™‚

    http://Fashioneiric.Blogspot.Com

    Coline !

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