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Inside New York Fashion Week and a Giveaway

09/14/16 | Fashion and Style, Fashion Week, NYFW, RayBan

Outside NYFW

I want to take you inside a New York Fashion Week show today and I hope you enjoy the ride!  Unlike thousands of girls who flock to the city every February and October being a native New Yorker, fashion week is not the only thing on my mind during this week.  For example, Friday night I went to the new Cirque du Soleil show called Toruk – The First Flight, Saturday afternoon went to the Koybe show, pictured here, then caught up with a few friends and on Sunday went to a bridal shower and tried to get back to the city in time for another show at Chelsea Piers.  I think you get the picture, I am constantly on the go. 

Fresh from my morning workout on Saturday I showered, did my hair, and hoped in a cab from my Upper East Side apartment down to Skylight at Moynihan Station, an event venue only one block over from Penn Station and the world famous Madison Square Garden. Even though it was Saturday there was still traffic which is why I am glad I allowed for extra time and only had to wait a few minutes in the 90 degree heat with the other ticketed showgoers before being let in. 

New York Fashion Week SignNew York Fashion Week EnteranceKYBOE New York Fashion Week ShowIce-T and Coco Austin at the KYBOE!New York Fashion Week ShowAt the KYBOE New York Fashion Week Show
It was an excellent show with Ice-T and Coco in the front row but an half hour cab ride, an hour of waiting to get in, forty minutes in my seat, and then a twenty minute show left my in dire need of the restroom.  The interesting thing about Skylight at Moynihan Station is that it is an empty concrete, almost warehouse like space that they transformed into the hub of fashion week. But what does that matter?  Porta potties.  Yes, probably the fanciest porta potties you HAVE ever scene but portable restrooms none the less. 

This year was no exception that even in line for the restroom you will encounter some of the prettiest people you have ever seen and this year I attended the shows with a secret weapon in my bag, theCottonelle® with CleanRipple® Texture.  Before heading out the door I packed this recent addition to help keep me looking as fresh as possible during one of my biggest fashion moments! This line has traditional toilet paper but I brought the Cottonelle® flushable cleansing cloths, designed to be used on your bum only, which leave you so clean I felt almost bold and confident enough to go commando, even in white! Take a look what was inside my bag: 

Packing for Fashion Week

But seriously, Cottonelle® with CleanRipple® Texture is designed to clean better, so you’re clean & confident enough to go commando. When I came out of the bathroom in addition to being much more comfortable I was so excited to see the E! Network filming Fashion Police.  I do not watch the show regularly but the faces were instantly recognizable – Giuliana Rancic, special guest Tim Gunn, Melissa Rivers, Brad Goreski (who waved at me), and NeNe Leakes.  So many amazing fashion heavyweights only a few feet from me and can we talk about that Nene side eye? 

Fashion Police Filming at NYFWNeNe Leakes Filming Fashion Police at NYFWTim Gunn and Giuliana Rancic Filming Fashion Police at NYFW

And speaking of Guiliana Rancic –  it just so happens that Cottonelle® has been kind enough to give one of my readers a chance to win Guiliana Rancic’s Cottonelle® Fashion Must Haves Kit ($50 ARV) which include the Cottonelle® Flushable Cleansing Cloths with CleanRipple® Texture, silicone cover-ups, breath spray, eye lashes and hydrating face treatment.

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Comments

  1. Lisette says

    September 20, 2016 at 1:44 pm

    Wow! So cool to be so close to celebrities! I would have been geeking out!

  2. January Hart says

    September 15, 2016 at 12:48 pm

    I bet it is a different experience being a New Yorker! I would imagine it does take away some of the mystery and magic of Fashion Week. But, it looks like you still manage to have a fun time! Love Tim Gunn!!
    xo,
    January
    http://www.januaryhart.com

  3. Patti says

    September 15, 2016 at 12:38 pm

    Great photos Kelly. I enjoyed reading your recap about NY Fashion Week.

  4. Pam Davis says

    September 15, 2016 at 9:54 am

    Wow! Nice write up Kelly! Looks like a fantastic experience!

  5. Beth Braithwaite says

    September 15, 2016 at 8:11 am

    Will have to get some of those wipes! Tailgating season is upon us!

  6. Amanda says

    September 14, 2016 at 10:54 pm

    That is so cool that IceT and Coco were there, I love their show!

  7. Marsha Kamen says

    September 14, 2016 at 6:37 pm

    Wow. So jealous. I live for fashion. PLUS YOU GOT A WAVE FROM BRAD!! keep your gorgeous pics coming and your super captions

  8. Alecia Mariana says

    September 14, 2016 at 5:14 pm

    How fun! What a great experience.

    xx,

    Alecia – La Joie de Vivre

  9. Janine DeZarn says

    September 14, 2016 at 4:26 pm

    Loved your dress and pocket book. I know what you mean about Porta potties. You just never know. Glad that you were prepared .

  10. Dawnie Duncan says

    September 14, 2016 at 3:29 pm

    Did you have diarrhea? It’s been going around and not v fun.

  11. Pam Davis says

    September 14, 2016 at 3:00 pm

    Loved the Nene look. I wouldn’t want her mad at me.

  12. Jayne Pilachowski says

    September 14, 2016 at 2:58 pm

    I am so jealous that you got to go to such a great show.

  13. Pamela Donlin says

    September 14, 2016 at 2:53 pm

    I adore Tim Gunn. I guess you made it happen in the ladies room.

  14. Sandy "HC" Callan says

    September 14, 2016 at 2:28 pm

    I have been in the EXACT opposite situation where I have gone into the stall and had NO toilet paper for my bum! Could have def used this in my bag instead of hot sauce! LOL take that Beyonce!!!!

  15. Amy Arnold says

    September 14, 2016 at 9:59 am

    Looks like so much fun! I got to attend last year, and it was a dream. Pretty dress on you.

    Amy Ann
    Straight A Style

Hi, I am Kelly and welcome to Sparkles and Shoes, a fashion, travel, and lifestyle blog founded in 2012.  After six years of living in London I am back in New York with my husband and two littles! 

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