I’m hot in the trenches this season, more than any other. On my agenda is dozens of shows, and from a beauty/hair perspective, I’ll be backstage at some, watching the action as it happens!

But if you want to be kept up, down to the minute, please follow me on Twitter at @alywalansky - I’ll be Tweeting probably…till my phone dies!

I want this to be interactive – so if you are looking to know more about anything in particular, be it hair styles, “wearable” versions, etc -please at any time comment below or send me a tweet!

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Fashion Week Has Arrived!

However, maybe I’m the only one. According to Reuters, Diana Ross loves them. The Motown singer was at the  show and told reporters backstage “I loved the knits, and I absolutely loved the hats.”

Let me know what you think of the styles! Take a look at the hats below.

More hats after the jump!

Images: Newscom

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Diane Von Furstenberg Fall 2009 Hat Collection

Thank you God, I could not go a day without seeing animal print! This dress is a mishmash of animal prints with a cinched in waist. I like how it has some animal print, but it isn’t overboard. It can obviously translate from runway to real world. The sandals with socks, not too much, though. The hat. oh my. I’ve seen worse though. However, if you live somewhere cold, this could be an awesome statement piece! Make it yours!

I adore this sweater. It is totally old lady enough to grab and go, but can class up an outfit as well…like DVF has done here. The classic LBD is a classic Diane Von Furstenburg dress as well. It’s wrapped with a bit a color differentiation..or at least that is how it looks to me. And just like the Nicole Miller show, there is a splash of red throughout. So, my readers, incest in some red! This hat, though, is a very loud though. I don’t know if I would make this my statement piece for the winter season. Would you?

I am in love with this wrap/sweater. I want it right now. I will take it everywhere I go. I might do away with the pom poms at the bottom (and good translation throughout the collection!) because my cats would eat it, but otherwise..it looks super comfy. The dress, looks amazing as well. I like the grey color with a dash of silver feather detail. And ankle boots, yet again. They’re in yet again!

I did not find the top half of this outfit, but nonetheless..check out those leg warmers! Uh oh..the eighties really are back! And I kind of like them. And by kind of..I mean..really like them. I love that light pink color. The sandals with tights I can pass on. The bright pink clutch you can probably find somewhere during the summer season, so good news! Bright colors are also a key piece in your winter wardrobe!

And look who was also there…

Olivia Palermo from The City was backstage working the runway.

And my lovely Whitney, of course was there. I love her coat!

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Diane Von Furstenburg Fall Fashion Week 2009

Donna Karan presented a lovely, relaxed Spring 2008 collection this morning with some really interesting detailing:

I love the combination of the neutral beige and the bold red leather – very hot!

Elegant, sexy, with some unexpected hits of color (love that red!)

So, what are your thoughts on it?

All images courtesy of Elle.com

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New York fashion week: Donna Karan

Anyhow… I’m back at my trusty computer and I’ve got some interesting things to share!

Normally, I love Oscar De La Renta’s take on accessories – but I’m not thrilled by all of his offerings this year. What do you lovely ladies think?

So what’s the verdict?

All images courtesy of Getty Images

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New York fashion week: Oscar De La Renta

I love the combination of the demure clutch purse and the bold necklace!

Yummy, yummy, yummy purses!

Yes, it’s bold – but I’d definitely carry that purse

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New York fashion week 2008: Badgley Mischka

Or when she’s showing these fierce platforms:

Kind of cross between naughty librarian and…

And besides, how can you resist the appeal of a mommy-son runway walk?

I can’t wait to see those handbags in store!

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New York Fashion week 2008: L.A.M.B.

Here’s a brief backstage glimpse from Gilles Montezin – doesn’t that jewelry look spectacular?

I think it should be a fun week

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it’s New York Fashion week!