New York Fashion Week has begun!

It's that time of year again. Spring 2010 collections are walking down the runways as we speak. For those of us in the real world (as opposed to the fashion world), it's difficult to think spring when it's just starting to feel like fall. But, don't worry, that's what I'm here for. I'll tell you what's hot next spring when the time comes to actually do the shopping. If anyone's interested in browsing the collections, Style.com is my favorite resource for what I've missed at fashion week. And if you're doing a closet edit as you're putting away summer things, be sure to keep belts, shorts, florals and maxi dresses because they'll be back again next year. I'll leave you with a few images from one of my favorites, Cynthia Steffe. (All photos from Style.com)

Fashion's Night Out in DC

Check out my Examiner.com article on the exciting Fashion's Night Out events going on in DC  tomorrow night!

Outfit Inspiration: Fall Arrival

It was pretty cool this morning, had to bust out the pants and cardigan.  I'm not ready for fall yet!

-BP Cardigan

-Matty M top

-Frenchi pants from Nordstrom

-BP shoes

-Random silver cuff

Outfit Inspiration: Tuck it in

Today's outfit will take me from working at home to meetings to happy hour.  It's super comfortable for sitting at my desk, stylish for a meeting and not too overdone for happy hour.

-Tank from Forever 21, I think (I've had it forever)

-Skirt from Target

-Flower pin from Target

-Bangles from Old Navy

-Gossip ring

-Bandolino wedges

And as I'm itemizing it, I'm realizing this outfit was also tres inexpensive.  Bonus!

Fashion Fights Poverty

On Friday September 25th, six local eco and ethical friendly designers will come together to celebrate the 5th annual Fashion Fights Poverty at the Renaissance Mayflower Hotel in Washington D.C. Each of the six designers will showcase new and unique designs to raise awareness about how to dress responsibly. Tickets are $150 for general seats or $75 for standing. T-shirts are $25. The three objectives of Fashion Fights Poverty is to Rethink, Reuse and ReAct! Join the cause while helping to create awareness.

The 6 local designers are:

Mirza Mperial--The influence of art, architecture and culture are seen in this designer's women wear.

Aidah Collection--This hand made women's wear collection uses natural materials, honest factories, and donates a part of the proceeds to non-profit organizations.

Nudie Jeans Co--Jeans, tees and underwear are all made from 100% organic cotton.

ReneeQ Bespoke--Creates stylish t-shirts from materials that are organic and biodegradable. The fabrics that are left over are sewn together to create other outfits in order to recycle.

Rene Geneva Designs--Uses only 100% organic materials in order to have low impact on the environment.

Studio D Maxsi--Mostly made from silk by hand, the designs are influenced by the African culture.

Outfit Inspiration: Versatility On a Budget

Yesterday, this outfit took me from a networking meeting, working all day and to a concert at the Birchmere at night.  Gotta love a versatile outfit!  If you live in the DC area and haven't been to Gossip, I highly recommend it.  I got both the dress and the ring there over the weekend.  The dress was $38 and the ring was $12.  Everything in her store is under $100 and I always find unique pieces there.  I love that the dress has kind of a vintage feel and I'm totally obsessed with the ring for some reason.  It makes me happy to look down and see it on my finger.

-Dress and ring from Gossip

-Ferragamo handbag (OK, not exactly a budget item but I did get it when it was 60% off, that counts, right?)

-X-it flats bought at DSW

Let's Talk Live video

Here's the video from my TV segment yesterday, chatting about back to school fashion on a budget.  Enjoy!