Urban Outfitters Around The World Designer Showcase

Yesterday I attended a pretty cool event at Urban Outfitters in Soho. The store had a special Spring sneak preview event with a chance to meet the designers. In all there were 14 brands from all over the world. The clothes were simply amazing and will be available sometime in the next week or so. It was a great atmosphere of shopping, listening to great music and meeting the designers.
 My friend Lena and I had a great time.

I didn't come in wearing this hat. I picked it up and wore it throughout the store. I love it. I think its perfect for Spring and Summer.

My good friend and fellow fashionista Lena (Check her foot work!!!)

The DJ was great and so were the free Izze drinks and snacks! There was even a manicure station!

We were given these cute little passports to walk around, check out each designer and get a special stamp on our passport. After getting all of our stamps we got an awesome giftbag!

I am in love with the color and fabric of this skirt!

I also love these shorts by Sessun

Making sure I get my stamp for visiting this brand. Do you see these amazing platform sandals?!? These will be mine very very shortly! Brand: Market

Lena fell in love with the shoes Brand: Rodebjer and I fell for an amazing slouch blazer in a camel color from the same brand!

House of Dagmar was one of my favorite brands because it just had something for everyone! They had these white pants that were so chic. I want them as soon as they hit the shelves.

Loved these shorts. Brand: Wood Wood

After visiting all the stations we got our giftbags!

Then ofcourse we went shopping lol.

This necklace was not among the new designer pieces soon to be in for Spring but when I saw it I fell...hard. This necklace is pure ME! I have to have it. I'm going to get it...as soon as I find some money lol.

 Isn't she lovely?

Gift Bag Goodies!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Outfit

Cardigan: Thrifted from Finderz Keepers Vintage Boutique in Harlem

Top: Bodysuit American Apparel

Skirt: Vintage see more of it HERE!!!!!

Shoes: NYLA Sully Clog via DSW

Studded Rubber Belt: Gifted from Avril (Designer)

Necklace: Deisel thrifted from Housing Works Thrift Store

Hat: Urban Outfitters

I'm starting to have Goodie Bag overload. I have so many giftbags I dont know what to do with them all. I'm glad Fashion Week is over. It was fun but goodness I am exhausted! I need to get some major sleep this weekend and catch up on doing some things for my blog that I learned at the IFB Conference. This was the funnest Fashion Week ever for me! I'm looking forward to Fashion Week in September, I'm just glad I will have plenty of time to recooperate. I've been so busy I missed The Game and Real Houswives of ATL. But dont worry I will be catching up on all the TV drama on Sunday :-)

XOXO

Monroe

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Model For A Day : ALICAT Fashion Show

Tonight I got to walk in my first real fashion show which was kick ass and also kind of nerve racking. The designer is Avril Lemieux and she designs AMAZING handbags and (clothes too although she has no clothing line at the moment) ALICAT. My good friend Stephanie was modeling in her show and one of her models dropped so Stephanie suggested I do it but I couldn't because of work.

 So I suggested my new blogger bestie Sahra of EffortlessCool.

Stephanie and I Pre-Show

Chatting it up with my good friend and talented make-up artist Kenecia (love the hair girlie!)

Alicia, Kenecia and I

So I show up 30 minutes before the show starts to support my friends. I was watching Sahra getting glamed up when I asked Stephanie to introduce me to Avril the designer.  Upon meeting Avril she says Yes you are here, do you wanna walk in the show another girl is missing? I said sure! Five minutes later I'm in hair and makeup and told to get naked. I'm sliding into a sparkly dress held by Avril, sliding into a shoe someone is holding and a bag is put into my hand. My head is spinning, my stomach is quivering and I'm told to walk pose, walk pose, walk pose and that's it. So...Yay I was a model for one night! 

Me and Sahra from EffortlessCool.

 She got to wear this AMAZING hat by designer Nailah Lymus.

Post-Show Stephanie, Alicia and I

Stephanie's dress was amazing. Would you believe the designer Avril made the bags as well as all the clothes and dresses for the show!?! She is super talented.

This rubber spike clutch is one of my favorites!

Sahra's dress was also stunning. Avril's bags are really one of a kind.

Sahra here with the designer Nailah Lymus of this stunning hat. See more of her work here

AmirahCreations.Carbonmade.com

One of the great and most awesome things is that I GOT TO KEEP THE DRESS...swwwweeeeet!

Post-show we were starving so after networking a little and showing off these gorgeous bags we headed over to Caliente for some power food (chips and guacamole!!!)

Oh I got to keep the tights too!

Avril is a really talented designer...bags..clothes...this fashion chameleon can do it all. To see more of her ALICAT handbag line visit her at

 www.alicatavrillemieux.com

So this was really the highlight of my day. It was unexpected but kinda cool. This is definitely a moment I will always remember!

 So what do you all think of Avril's designs?

 I love love love them! I also think she should venture in to clothing! Tomorrow I have two great fashion events to attend so stay tuned for photos!

XOXO

Monroe