Giveaway: Win looks right off the Fashion Week runway!
February 14, 2009 by Aly Walansky
Filed under Events, Fashion, Shopaholics Daily, Shopping Tips
I confess, generally when I think of high fashion, it’s not JCPenney – but sort of like looking at an old friend and suddenly becomes super hot, making you realize how totally you were missing out, I had a similar experience earlier this week when I kicked off my Fashion Week festivities a few days early by checking out the JCPenney runway at the premier Espace in New York City.
The fashion showcase of its Spring 2009 exclusive designer collections included styles from exclusive brands nicole by Nicole Miller, Bisou Bisou by Michele Bohbot, ALLEN B. by Allen B. Schwartz, Fabulosity by Kimora Lee Simmons and I “Heart” Ronson by Charlotte Ronson.
It was a super-exciting locale, and I spotted some hot local (and not so local) celebs, such as the star of the newly released movie Push Djimon Hounsou; host of Univision’s top reality show Nuestra Belleza Latina Giselle Blondet; actress April Lee Hernandez known for her role in the acclaimed drama Freedom Writers, and the fabulous Lindsay Price from Lipstick Jungle.
The real star, however, was the clothes. This fabulous event brought together fashion, beauty, music and art and a mix of styles inspired in retro 70’s prints, revealing sheers, bohemian chic and the latest runway sensations. My favorite out of all came from the new I Heart Ronson line, shown at left – I love the 80s-esque look of pairing the ruffled skirt with the fitted menswear vest. There’s a great symmetry to it all. (And the entire outfit retails for well under $100!)
Another favorite of mine was from the nicole by Nicole Miller line – I was immediately drawn to the embroidered mesh top, and I thought it was extremely well pair with the white jeans – another hot look for the coming season.
Now, here’s the exciting news: I realize not all of us are lucky enough to attend the runways of Fashion Week – but that’s no reason not to feel like you had! One lucky reader will win an outfit right off the runways of this JCPenney fashion show – their choice of either of the two looks presented above.
To win, share your favorite fashion memory – have you ever been to a runway? Ever experience an especially amazing shopping experience? We’d love to hear about it! Deadline is February 26.
Images: JCPenney
A couple of years ago, I found some great deals on the net by shopping the sales and using codes and I was able to build a nice wardrobe . But, I think that I am too clumsy to model.
My favorite fashion memory was getting a beautiful Jessica McClintock dress at a great price.
ha this reminds me of when my friend was modeling night clothes at a tavern in town. Its the closest to a runaway i ever saw. How funny it was to see her parade in the jammies she had to model. I laughted till i cryed watching her! Lots of pople were there and she had the guts to do it. some of the stuff she wore were pretty revealing. LOL
I remember shopping for a dress for my first school dance, I felt so grown up at the age of eleven.
thanks for the contest i love them all
My fave memory was when I wrote a fabulous essay for a contest and won a shopping spree with a stylist in NYC. I spent allllll daaaaaay shoppping.
This is an awesome contest!
My favorite fashion memory was my prom dress. It was designed by me.
My favorite memory was watching the Victoria’s Secret Fashion show for the first time.It was amazing and fun
I remember shopping for my prom dress.