// Bite Studios dress, OneSixOne handbag, Coclico shoes, Eyland earrings // 

This Bite Studios dress is New York City perfect, and it’s a new designer label that I’ve fallen madly in love with. It’s amazing how something so simple can be so artistic. Voluminous sleeves with a full skirt, it’s classically feminine. I have to say, this is my 5 minute dinner party look. Toss the hair up in a low bun, swipe on a brown lipstick, and throw on a metallic shoe. New York City is snowing today, so I’m savoring some down time inside the home. I’ll be using this holiday weekend fo catch up with friends, work on some new editorial content, and snuggle up with a good movie on. Nothing feels better than home this time of year. 

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For a night at the annual Harper’s Bazaar BAZAAR ICONS party celebrating rock n’ roll, I went this unforgettable red dress by Cinq a Sept. With a perfect crop top that so elegantly tied at the shoulder, and a billowing skirt wrapped so perfectly around the waist, it felt a lot more like the undone, rock n’ roll version of a ball gown. Exactly what I was going for. And in red…my favorite color. Stepping onto the red carpet, I kind of had to hold my breath. It is certainly one of the most star-studded parties during NYFW and I was lucky enough to attend and spend the night with my loves at Stella Artois. Here’s what a real party at The Plaza feels like.

Pre-party, IGK Hair came over and gave my hair some seriously good, messy waves. Before any special red carpet, messy waves are my go-to. It’s easy and immediately brings any red carpet look back down to earth. Dylana quickly took me outside to grab these shots at sundown before getting in the car. I’m actually in love with the industrial backdrop of my home of Dumbo, Brooklyn against something so elegant and beautiful, like this dress. It’s the way the skirt moves with the wind whenever I took a step that was pure magic. Upon arriving at The Plaza, I knew what I was getting into. Cameras were everywhere and the street was closed off. I kind of just wanted to step back and watch. There’s something about The Plaza that’s so classically old-school New York City. It’s like walking into a silent film…and it all becomes a blur when you’re in a room surrounded by so many inspiring people. I grabbed a FujiFilm Instax camera off the table and couldn’t put it down. I wanted to capture it all. The dresses. The chandeliers. The marble staircases. Between the dancing and the laughter, all I can really remember was the bass of The Weeknd ringing in my ear, and the sway of this dress. A NYFW night at it’s finest.

Cinq a Sept top

Cinq a Sept skirt

Devi Kroell handbag

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This dress is a piece that really makes you feel like a woman. It has a sexy low back that drapes so effortlessly with a perfectly cut waistline. The designer label from London you should be watching out for is right here: JH.ZANE. I love how the designer takes something so classic like a slip dress and exaggerates it. The sleeves. The hem. The low back.

Though most of the collection is androgynous, this dress is super feminine. It’s extra large billowing sleeves and open shoulders are unexpected and swoon-worthy. It was perfect for my night out at the charity gala for Dress for Success. Be sure to check out this non-profit organization. They empower women all over the world by providing them with professional attire for meetings and job interviews while also giving women a solid support system. It was the perfect reason to celebrate and hit the town with so many powerful, strong women. This baby was made for the red carpet.

JH.ZANE dress

Bally handbag

Sandro Paris boots

Luiny earrings

NARS velvet lip pencil in “Dolce Vita” 

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