FNO + Rachel Zoe

Finally all of my little dreams came true! Fashion’s Night Out in all of its glory came rolling through town on Friday September 10^th! For those of you who don’t know, allow me to explain. Last year, Vogue and editrix, Anna Wintour, decided to stage an evening of glamour in the name of a good cause. Through their vast network of industry connections, Fashions Night Out was born. The idea is that proceeds from FNO merch are donated to Fashion Fights Aids in addition to creating a fantastic atmosphere for people to come out and shop; in turn boosting the troubled economy. Each shop can choose to participate and carry the FNO product and keep their doors open late. 

For many boutiques, it’s a chance for some serious business mixed with serious pleasure. Designers have been using the event to make appearances and increase traffic as well as having DJ’s and hors d’oeuvres to get you in their doors and keep you scoping their latest collections.

My fave fashionista Andi and I traipsed through SoHo taking in the fashionable extravaganza. Mui Mui and Michael Kors didn’t disappoint and Y-3’s funky urban chic was something to behold; our favorites being the colorful characters dancing in the window.

~Before they broke into a dance~

It wasn’t until we hit Kirna Zabete Boutique that we had our first celeb encounter with none other than Jason Wu. He’s the designer who skyrocketed to fame after making Michelle Obama’s inaugural gown. He’s adorable and so much smaller than I would have imagined. When the crowd developed around him quickly after we snapped this pic, he began to look terrified.

Kirna Zabete would have been an obscure place to me if it hadn’t been for Rachel Zoe and her Guide to NY Fashion Week. Rachel Zoe is a top celebrity stylist and the obvious star of the Rachel Zoe Project on Bravo. Not only did she suggest shopping at Kirna Zabete, she also wrote in one of her style reports that she would make an appearance at the Piperlime pop-up store on Mercer Street. After some savvy work with the line outside, Andi and I had our triumphant fashion victory when we got in to see her and check out her style picks for Fall.

~The crowd outside Piperlime~

~Rachel Zoe~

Afterwards we met up with friends and scoped out Bloomingdales, spotted the Marc Jacobs Treat Truck, discovered All Saints, and even heard the screams from across the street at Sephora caused by Gwen Stefani. As for Andi and I, we noticed during the evening that we were actually looking like the Bobbsy twins in our grey tops and leather jackets. Either way, it was a night to remember!

~Twins~