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The European designers are ‘ahead of the curve’ with the inclusion of models
of size diversity in shows — which is divine as seen in the closing finale bows
at Jean Paul Gaultier for Spring 2006 in Paris!!! Photo courtesy of stylefile.com
Well, ladies in this update I wanted to share a realistic report of New York’s Spring  Fashion Week, from my seat. Not that the reports haven’t always been “real.” (Girls you know I keep it real with you 24-7!) Twice a year the entire fashion world comes to the park and plays in a tent. The ‘playground’ is in Bryant Park on 41st Street and Sixth Avenue in the middle of Manhattan. It was nonstop action with the shows beginning as early as 8 am and the last show starting at 9 PM. Each of the 87 shows ran about 30-40 minutes a piece; and each is filled with its own unique excitement. 
 
Everyone except VIP’s (that mean’s Bono a fide celebs who will be possibly wearing these looks down the red carpet runways for Movie premieres, newest music video’s and Hollywood events) must stand in line and present invitations with an assigned seat number before entering one of the four theaters. All the tastemakers of retail and publishing worlds await their favorites to be unveiled. The anticipation of “What’s Next? is intense. The waiting line is offered like old home week meeting up with Colleagues past and present exchanging the 411 of who’s Hot and best in Show.
 
The lights are always dim and the seats are tight and seconds before the music cues there is a hush in the room, an electric silence. It is that magical energy reminiscent of the first drop on a big roller coaster. The lead outfit sets the tone of the Collection but it is usually another outfit number that is the “WOW!” I attended 41 of the 87 tent shows and 48 of the more than 100 off site shows with all my notes in hand. Out all that information here is my list of what size 14 and above women should look for in Spring/Summer.  I would also like to introduce and share with you the name of one new Designer who showed in the tents: Glamour Rules …….. I would like to introduce you to my new favorite of the season Kati Stern for Venxiana. Seated in section E, row 4, seat # 11 for a first look at a new Runway journey from the gateway of fashion from the “Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week” held only twice a year . After the show I pulled my seat in hit my tape recorder and spoke with Kati Stern about her drive and inspiration for the collection. To read the full interview go to where I’m the fashion editor for all of the World  http://www.globalwoman-magazine.com/home.htm  And Venexiana home site for all of the collection offering. www.katisternvenexiana.com.

Clean lines were the dominant trend. After seasons of much needed color, color, and color its time to relax with natural shades and nude skin tones. The silhouettes are feminine with an indulgent, luxurious undertone. This visual palette creates a balancing platform for both the sweet, soft mood of yesterday and tomorrow’s dreamy future super-women.  The title of this season’s spectacular was “Picture Yourself in this” so here are my favorites:

My “Fabulous 5″ silhouette picks from the Catwalk

The Maxi Length Dress: This item is a must have. Everyone can wear this style, no matter what your height or proportion. Even the FAB four all wore One. Go head and do it tiered for a little BoHo of just be wild in Animal patterns but just do it.  Be sure to go for an open neckline and a sleek hip line, be careful of Halter style, if you must better do a great Bra. Look for new styles with the Empire baby doll feel and be sure that the bust line fits easy and doesn’t pinch. Have lots of Fun.

The Short Trench Coat bracelet sleeve : Here balance is very important. Essentially: do not wear your ankle length dress with this style. It works best with your new dress and any style pants, also watch your skirt lengths and volume. This season the overall theme is less color so try white or a cool pop print just have some fun.

The Tailored  Oversized Tunic: The day of the oversize top to cover up is gone, girl. Skimming your best self is in fashion so go ahead and get a tunic but be sure that it shows you off. Remember bigger is not always better so try different underwear and go down a size to make your silhouette look sleek. Don’t forget the Skinny leg Jean or the New seamless Leggings, Go head you can wear It, TOO.

The Short and ¾ Sleeve Sweater: Sweaters, traditionally, are for fall and winter but this season the fabrics are so soft and light that cashmere is a good thing.  Do yourself right and go bold with colors and cool textures. Crotchet and Open weaves so you can show some Skin which is very In this season.

The Detail Story: This season the exit is very important, there is and overall feel of fuss-less ness.  The season has a clean, clear, organic and fluid sensibility. There is beading but in wood, and also details like clean no print Prints and lace trim still showing up.  But the new look is with a more homemade feeling. You have to try it.

From the fringed dresses of the hey days of the 1930s to the flower print mini skirts of the Love Children during the sixties, fashion has played a big role in how we feel. This year has been filled with lots of change. We are still at war, we’ve been devastated by lots of floods and natural disaster have rewritten our world. Even the NBA players have a mandatory dress code, now that is change!  New York’s Fashion week is now, oddly enough, always falling on the week of 9/11. I had a reality check that night after six shows in the tents. I raced over to (Radio City Music Hall) to the Baby Phat show. Yes, Mrs. Simmons rented the entire hall for her event. As we all exited high off of a phenomenal show and still worked up. The show’s attendees were greeted by the sound of bagpipes and kilted members of New York’s Bravest and Finest walking arm in arm with family members in a memorial parade to pay homage to the fallen thousands on that unbelievable day.

A passionate life doesn’t have a script and we have lots of work to do to make things better.  Fashion marches on and the beauty of fashion is that it is most times, a mirror of our collective mind, a reflection of us on many topics.

05 27th, 2008

VSG in Motion  

The New Face of The X-Factor…….
 
An original newsletter/blog since 1987 on style and fashion for Women of size and well worn passports who also want news to use. The X-Factor is written by VSG.VeryStylishGirl a fashion expert who has been published in Magazines, newspapers and books for 20 years Now.
 
With more than 25 years on the fashion front-line and front rows from Milan to Miami this New Face and update is long over due. I have committed myself to You and will deliver information that makes sense. A native New Yorker and a Seventh Avenue presents The X-Factor will share with you the secret fashion tricks of the trade of the most beautiful Women of the World. The behind the scenes Up to the minute “What to Wear,” how, where and why in real talk From where I Sit. I am a trained seasoned working fashion buyer/stylist/style writer and I get to sit amongst taste makers. I get to help decide for You  the customer what color, length’s and prints that will be worn on every street in big city, USA. From fashion week to market week I am one of those calling the shots. It is with hubris, experience and a passion for making Women feel beautiful that keeps me thrilled. My stylizing have graced and dressed Oscar nominated stars, Top Model winners as well as many of the Girls Next door for years. The X-Factor is all about style first followed by fashion at every size, Station and body type. Join me in the evolution of a revolution in redefining beauty and self image making. Take a look at the Portfolio of www.VSG-VeryStylishGirl.com  wear the work of fashion and style is always in forward motion.
 
Read my articles and embrace the ever changing business of beauty and fashion, hey why don’t you respond and engage on topic. Your Voice counts and wants to be finally heard. The X-Factor celebrates living well and advocates style before fashion because I have lived above a size 14 forever and I will never pass up on a second Glass of Wine. If you believe that life is to be enjoyed as a participant you have especially come to the right place for good information.
VSG.VeryStylishGirls, X-Factor  wear style lives……….Thrive
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