MY #NYFW Interview With Cesar Galindo

Czar by Cesar Galindo Spring/Summer 2015 Presentation

In our book a Cesar Galindo's presentations never disappoint, but this time there was an added twist. Surrounding the models were professional artists who drew portraits of the models in his NYFW designs. The overall aesthetic of watching live art draw live art added an extra dimension to all who attended. Not only was there a huge turnout, but designer Cesar Galindo made time to give us the inside scoop, share his favorite looks from his collection and tell us about the secret life he wish he had during fashion week!

I know it’s like choosing between children, but out of your entire collection, which piece is your favorite piece?

The blue and yellow color-block dress, and I don’t normally pick a dress either. But, this time, I pick that one.

How did you go about choosing which Jane Hruska piece to put with which dress? How do you choose which accessories to use?

It is an organic process, and I think when we are doing the fittings we are trying to figure out what plays into what. And we swap them around and see which piece makes sense. So, there is a lot of playing around.

Who are you most looking forward to seeing at this NYFW?

Oh my god. I haven’t had a chance to do anything -tweeting, instagraming or going to the shows. I really just can’t wait to get a chance to sleep. We are all going like 500 miles per hour. And I am looking most forward to lying in my bed. When, I get up I am going to review all of the collections over a cup of coffee. That’s when I really get a chance to get into what’s going on. It’s like we live in two different worlds. I can’t wait until I can actually go and enjoy it all.

If you could do anything other than be at NYFW today what would you be doing?

I mean just today- the weather is really beautiful- we were going by Central Park and I was like wouldn’t it be amazing if today we could just go into the park and enjoy a bottle of wine!

Although we love wine and hanging out in CP, we could never pass up on NYFW Cesar!

Stay Lovely,

D.R

Editor and Curator of

Dusk & Rubies

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My NYFW Interview with Chloe Gosselin

Chloe Gosselin Spring/ Summer 2015 Presentation

Chloe Gosselin’s Spring/Summer 2015 collection was inspired by a romantic vision of the deep sea and its contrast with the bio-luminescent sea life. We had a chance to talk shoes, fashion week and her favorite instagrams to follow! 

For an inside look at this amazing shoe collection keeping reading! 

I know it’s really hard to choose one, but out of your entire collection which shoe is your favorite?

It has to be this one. There is this ladder in the back, and I love the detail of it. (Pictured below)

Would you say you could wear this shoe not only in the Spring, but also in the Fall especially because of the weather we have been having? And the beautiful green color of the t-strap?

I am from Europe and in the winter you’re not going to wear sandals. But here in the US, when you show for only two seasons and there are all these different climates you can get away with it. I definitely feel you can get away with wearing this shoe in the Fall, and I am actually going to be playing off this color in my Fall/ Winter collection too.

What would you say is your favorite shoe out of the flats, since this is your first time bringing flats into your collection? What made you add flats by the way?

We all need flats, comfort and I wanted to bring that in. I had to make sure the flats had the details of a high-heel. I wanted them to stand out. My favorite are the Moonseed in black and the python. I am already wearing them! The Mesh not only keeps your foot cool but is also sexy. 

How would you style the Moonseed? What would you wear with this shoe?

A skinny jean. And the python one with a short dress would look really cute.

Are there any other designers from NYFW you are dying to see?

Chris Gelina’s show, because I have been in touch with him and he has a beautiful collection. Jason Wu is amazing. I just haven’t had enough time to see the shows! We look at style.com and catch the shows that way!

Is there anyone you follow on Instagram for fashion inspiration?

Yeah I do. Actually, Regina Yazdi we did a feature together where she did a watercolor of what’s in my bag and I follow her and love everything she does, so all her sketches are amazing

We also love these flats pictured below. Hannah Bronfman wore them to the Michael Kors show!

We had a blast talking to the lovely Chloe Gosselin and fell in love with all of her intricate and beautiful designs such as the ladders, and shirt details she added throughout the collection. We think walking around in a pair of shoes by Chloe is like walking around in works of art.  Now who wouldn't want that? 

C'est magnifique! 

Stay Lovely,

D.R

Editor and Curator

Dusk & Rubies

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#NYFW14: The Clothes, The Shoes, The Recap

They say third time's a charm, and that is exactly how I felt walking into my third fashion week! I have to say I was definitely more prepared, felt my outfit was on par with what everyone else was wearing, and knew exactly which lounges to take advantage of to recharge my Iphone, refuel my body and rest my Michael-Kors-clad tootsies. 

Firstly, with my new job and also covering Fashion Week for Guest of A Guest, the online website I write for I was hard-pressed for fitting everything in. I knew that I had to pack my purse with the essentials. I also knew which clutch I wanted to wear, before I had my outfit. It is this orange, with gold detail, vintage, circa the 1950s clutch. 

What to pack to survive NYFW

• Tylenol (those slim, small packs of 2 pills each for when your feet start to ache)
• Your Smart phone
• Your credit cards and ID (no one carries cash)
• Your lipstick
• Your business card. 

I can't express to you how many people ask for your business card and how many cool people you'll meet at shows. It is a great way to connect with industry insiders, editors and other writers, photographers and fashion bloggers. 

The Shoes

I swear my feet were photographed outside Lincoln Center, more than anything else. Which lets me know I basically killed it from the waist down. Fashion photographers are always on the hunt for the best street style shots. And so many came up to me to tell me they were in love with my sheer pleated skirt from Philosophy and my Michael Kors stilettos. 

PS. You don't have to be a size 0 to look fabulous or attend NYFW. You don't have to crash diet or drink juices all day everyday. Wear something you feel confident in that shows off your best features and you'll be a hit! 

On Photographers

I always find it to be an honor to have my photo taken, but I also think it is good idea to ask what company the photographer works for and to commandeer a business card. It is a great way to not only have a professional photo of yourself, but to find out where your photo will be and which site will be possibly using it. 

The Tents At Lincoln Center

This year the editors and writers noticed there was a lot more branding going on. Booths were set up with extra perks for guests like free cards signed by the designer from PAPYRUS, E! Entertainment booth gave out champagne gummy bears, TRESemme and E! teamed up to help you create your own gif.

And Ebay took professional shots of people who wore outfits you would want to buy! Basically, whether you were invited or paid to play there were plenty of toys for everyone. 

Lounges

I think my favorite part, well besides for the runway shows obviously, was my new knowledge of where the special NYFW lounges are located from the Younger Juice & Recharge Bar to the Grey Goose Players Lounge I was able to pace myself, make sure my phone had enough battery life for the next show and rest my body comfortable and in style between shows. 

Where: The Empire Hotel

Other Details: The perfect place to recharge our smart-phones from all the photos we’ve been taking of the runway, our seats, our friends, celebs, our champagne gummy bears and our shoes, and the perfect place to recharge our bodies with an All Greens juice from Liquiteria, and some nibbles of healthy snacks. Plus, the real insider would have noticed the flash tattoo bar where we had tattoos applied, while watching a sneak peek of a new show soon to hit the airwaves called Younger. 

Next time you attend a show in NYFW I hope these tips and tricks of the trade help you have a magical time as well.

Stay tuned for my interviews with Chloe Gosselin and Cesar Galindo!

Stay Lovely,

D.R 

Editor and Curator of

Dusk & Rubies 

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Date Ideas (NYC Edition): Dinner & The MOMA!

Sometimes we just need a significant date day with our significant others. Something serious...no, we don't mean something where you have to act seriously- that would be boring. But a real date, where we can dress up, or go somewhere we haven't gone before (or, in our case somewhere we haven't visited in a long time) and you plan surprised for each other. We think, especially for the couples who have been together for a long time it is important to not be stuck doing the same thing constantly. 

So as part of an ongoing series, here is our first installment! Read on for great suggestion for a night out on the town, err we mean in the city of all cities NYC!

If you're interested in art, atmosphere, conversation and frugality, then this date is right up your alley. Thanks to the amazing brand UNIQLO you can visit the MOMA for free from 4pm to 8pm on Friday nights

For more information visit: HERE

Forget dinner and a movie impress her with art and a restaurant that feels like you've packed a bag and landed in Mykonos. What is great about the 4-8 pm slot is you can leave in perfect time for your dinner reservation. We have the perfect restaurant for you too! We have written about  Ethos Gallery on 1st before, and  about their delicious Mediterranean food, excellent wait staff and beautiful ambiance. Really, we suggest it! Check out our article: HERE

We also hit a comedy club after dinner, which if you check out Groupon they always have some stellar deals. 

So, impress your guy or your gal with our combo, we'll even let you take credit for coming up with this amazing date idea yourself.

Well, aren't you clever!

Stay Lovely,

D.R

Editor and Curator 

Dusk & Rubies  

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In The Hamptons: Practice Your Zen With The Lole White Tour!

As the warmth of a Long Island day cooled and the ocean's briny breeze could be felt blowing through our hair, we over looked the wide open field of The Parrish Art Museum. This was our backdrop for a 90 minute yoga experience. The hosts? None other than Donna Karan and Lole! To say we felt more relaxed, centered and left the event in a haze of pure bliss was and remains an understatement!

To read more about this experience and to see when Lole White Tour will be at a venue near you keep reading! 

The venue: The Parrish Art Museum hosted the Lole White Tour last Wednesday. The venue was absolutely perfect (with sweeping views of grassy fields) to hold the hundreds that showed up in all white to practice yoga for a cause. 

The Goods: As press, we received a few more gifts, but everyone went home with a new Lole yoga mat, a Luna protein bar (mine was lemon-vanilla, delicious and only 170 calories!), juices from Juicepress, a beautiful blessed bracelet from Mala Collective, a Lole gym bag and Lole special grip yellow headband which we think is perfect for keeping back all that precious hair while working out! 

The instruction: Guided by Colleen Saidman Yee and Rodney Yee, and set to the soothing sound of a local harpist, the event benefited the Museum’s Community Partnerships Program and Urban Zen Integrative Therapy Program at Southampton Hospital.

About Lole White Tour: Lolë, a women’s activewear brand inspired by well-being, hosted a yoga benefit for community wellness at the Parrish Art Museum on August 27, 2014. This exclusive event united more than 200 yogis, all dressed in white and dedicating their practice to peace, as part of the LOLË WHITE TOUR. To find out when Lole will be coming to a museum near you click on the link! 

Stay Lovely,

D.R

Editor and Curator of

Dusk & Rubies

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Celebrating Jonathan Becker's 30 Years At Vanity Fair

The lovely and talented designer Lisa Perry and Christina Cuomo, BEACH magazine editor-in-chief hosted a lovely daisy themed brunch in their East Hampton's boutique in honor of Jonathan Becker's 30 years at Vanity Fair. We were lucky to be invited to celebrate too- and celebrate we did with a delicious drink paired with a striped paper straw, Lisa Perry and her beautiful clothes, and a few celebrity sightings! 

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Inside Arthamptons: A Look At Our Favorite Pieces!

The last two months have been a whirlwind of experiences for Dusk & Rubies. We have been covering events for Guest Of A Guest's NYC and Hampton's pages, as well as writing for Your Zen Life and traveling! But it's time to play a little catch-up. We had the pleasure of being Black Card Holders at the Arthamptons event this year which was filled with paintings, sculptures, chocolate incense, roller-skating ballerinas and Molly Sims--who we almost accidentally sent our press photos too when her cell phone came up in our 'Airdrop' options. Boy were we surprised! 

Click through to view some of our favorite pieces from the event!

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Happy Fourth! Behind The Scenes Of Our Shoot With Lexington Co.

Have you seen the few sneak peek photos we leaked to instagram over the last week?! They were so gorgeous we had to give you lovelies the inside scoop of what we had been up to lately. As part of a project for Guest Of A Guest I had the opportunity to create, style and photograph a gorgeous photo-shoot surrounding the beautiful Lexington Hamptonite Collection and Summer Collections from  Lexington Clothing Co. 

But, for our readers we have something extra special-- an inside look at photos that didn't make it into our post. Take a look behind the scenes peruse 

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Dusk & Rubies Resort Collection Preview!

If you have been following us on instagram--and you should be! (If not, Go NOW @duskandrubies) Anyway, if you have been following us on Insta then you know we have stepped up our insta-game bringing you preview after preview of all the amazing things, projects and events going on in our lives! 

So here you go, catch a glimpse of our amazing new Resort Collection for 2014!

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Hello Weekend: An Inside Look Of The Classic Yacht The Mariner III

On Saturday I went yachting. No, no I don't own my own yacht or anything. I was working press for the Benefit For The Bays event. Even though I was working the event I had such an enjoyable experience. Check yachting off my Summer to-do list. And, now you can check it off yours too with some of these great photos and information on where you can go boat-side.

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Foodie Reviews: The Harbor Raw Bar & Grill

Every now and then I stumble onto a restaurant that I have to rave about. Whether I was enchanted by the decor, seduced by the food or pampered by the staff I know this hot spot has to be mentioned and celebrated. If I could check the little box for 'all of the above' it wouldn't be speaking highly enough of The Harbor Raw Bar & Grill. Don't believe me? See for yourself!

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Hello Weekend : Bayard Cutting Arboretum, Long Island

Ever covet the perfect peaceful outdoor setting, while you're working hard in your cramped office space? So maybe the workplace isn't that stuffy, but still it's Summer and we want to, excuse me, we need to be outdoors! If you're the outdoorsy type, who is ready for an adventure with secret islands, amazing animal watching, hiking and breathtaking foliage, then you're in luck; we found the perfect place to shrug out of your work week slacks and put on your happy weekend short shorts. 

To find out more about the Bayard Cutting Arboretum keep reading!

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Hello Weekend: Long Island Weekend Staycation Shelter Island

When I feel like taking a last minute mini-vacation, and I need someplace that is affordable, stress free and only an hour away I love taking a ferry over to Shelter Island. If you are not familiar with Long Island than you're probably not familiar with the amazing smaller islands just off the coast. While some of the islands are land preserves, and private properties like Gardiners Island, Great Gull and Little Gull Islands, Plum Island and Robins Island, there are many that you can visit and explore such as Fire Island, Block Island and Shelter Island. When I was younger, I loved Fire Island. But now that I'm a bit older, I prefer the serenity of the beaches of West Hampton and the privacy of small town living on Shelter Island. 

Keep reading to learn some of the perks, and to view some of the amazing landscapes when visiting Shelter Island.

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For Him, For Her, The Clever Mr. Jones Watches

The Accurate

Girls: So you have your rose gold Michael Kors for when your out with the girlfriends, your leather banded Fendi to impress your boss, your classic Daniel Wellington to ensure your parents that you're all responsible and then you have the Nike fit band for when you're getting your sweat on.

Guys: You have your no fuss minimalist M&C0, your over-sized Invicta watch to impress your guy friends, your girlfriend, anyone really. You know what they say don't you? The bigger the watch face the bigger the, well, the watch face. Then, you have your Nike fit band for when you're lifting and getting your gym on.

So, what's missing from your watch collection? A talking piece, some ironic wrist candy, something to take your watch game to the next level. We're talking Mr. Jones Watches. For more photos take a look!

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Sneak Peek! Preview Of The Tia Cibani Resort 2015 Collection

Tia Cibani's 2015 Resort Collection titled Nautical Nomads is everything you would want out of your vacation wear. It's light, breezy and draws on nautical color schemes, details and nuances. Not only are there so many versatile pieces that would look great on a variety of women within this collection, but also each piece is designed to keep you comfortable and fashionable while enjoying the warm weather on your holiday. 

Oh, and one more thing, if you're wearing Tia Cibani on vacation, then you may rival the views of whichever destination you have chosen! Happy scrolling! 

When we met Tia Cibani Friday afternoon we instantly and quietly admired her. She is tiny like a bird and graceful like one too. She instantly shook our hand with both equal amounts of strength and warmth. Tia Cibani was awarded the Fashion Group International Rising Star Award in women's wear during her debut season Spring/ Summer 2013 and has gained immense success ever since including be named designer to watch by Style.com, Vogue Italia and WWD. 

To learn more and see more visit her website: HERE
And follow her on instagram: @tiacibani 

Stay Lovely,

D.R

Editor and Curator of

Dusk & Rubies

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