This post is long overdue, it took me a while to gather my thoughts and get caught up with life. Anyhow, let’s get started. This was my first experience at New York Fashion Week and I will admit that I was a little bit nervous about going but I’m glad I did. I was lucky enough to be able to share my first experience at Fashion Week with another blogger friend of mine Amanda from Evocatively Chosen. Check her out because she is kinda amazing! Knowing that we would be newbies together gave me the courage to go.
Blazer: Choies (similar) Tank top: Asos (similar) Pants: Nygard
There are so many things I learned about New York Fashion Week:
- If you’re thinking about pitching a hotel, don’t wait till you’re a month out. Hotel accommodations in NYC can be pricey and the rates skyrocket the closer you get to Fashion Week. And they sell out fast. I decided a month out to go to Fashion Week. My husband suggested pitching hotels and at first, I thought my following/social media status wasn’t high enough. But with his encouragement, I went ahead and wouldn’t you know it…it worked! Hello suite! And anyone who has been to New York Fashion Week knows that having a bigger room to share with another blogger is everything!
- Reach out to PR companies personally and follow up with them. This is key to getting invites to shows or events. Keep your emails straight to the point but don’t send the exact same email to each company. And don’t ask for a plus one.
- Be on time and don’t plan events back to back. We learnt this lesson the hard way. Nothing starts on time and if you show up 5 mins before the event, you probably won’t get in. Even if you have an invite. Most shows are over capacity so getting there earlier is important. You will have to check in and then wait in line with everyone else until they start letting people in. FYI – they always send out more invites than the venues can handle.
- Don’t over think your outfits. I pre-planned my wardrobe and stressed out that I didn’t have enough of the “right” looks. And while I used pretty much everything I brought, I definitely over thought it. Fashion week is pretty much the only time (except for maybe Halloween) where you can get away with wearing just about anything! And I mean ANYTHING. No one bats an eye. So have fun with it. Don’t overthink it.
- Bring a pair of comfy shoes because you’ll end up doing a ton of walking. Thank goodness for blister bandages. My feet still haven’t forgiven me.
- Don’t forget to set aside some time to see NYC. I do wish I had an extra day to get more sight-seeing in. But there’s always next Fashion Week.
Outfit Planning
Have a great weekend
Thanks for stopping by!
xo, Jackie
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Comments
That was such a nice post, really lovely to read about your honest story. It must be very overwelming I think. Have a great weekend!
Thanks for sharing this advice! I dream of going to NYFW. When do you start reaching out to the PR companies? Love all your chic looks here too!
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I would definitely like to attend NY fashion week some day. Thanks for the tips. I could relate with all of them because I’ve attended the London one. Great experience for sure. You nailed it with the outfits. Gorgeous throughout!!
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Wow Amazing comments and stunning outfits. Great tips here. Thank you so much for sharing them. Have a lovely weekend. xoxo Cris
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Great post! So helpful.
You look amazing. Love all the outfits!!
Thanks for sharing, gorgeous!! Xx
Loved the recap, Jackie and I’m bummed we didn’t get to meet! Hopefully next time! You totally looked amazing and I think it’s so cool that you got to meet Amanda!
Happy Monday, babe!
xoxo, Vanessa
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It’s a very overwhelming experience! But thanks so much for sharing – I’m sure it was all worth it!
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I nodded to everything you’ve shared here, girl, lol! I’ve been only a couple of minutes “late” to an event (as you said, they often DON’T start on time) and have had to stand alllllllll the way in the back where I only saw shadows of the models against the walls, lol, no lie, true story! I’m glad you were able to experience Fashion Week with Amanda, she’s awesome like you! Hopefully I can accompany you both the next time around 🙂 Thanks for sharing, beautiful, and I hope you have a great week ahead!
PS: I love all of your outfits!
XO,
Jalisa
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Hey Storm, guuurl I didn’t know you were married, so that’s a lil’ somefink I just learnt about you. How lucky are you to have gone with someone for fashion week, I’m sure it made a difference. And brava for using your Following stats to get the hotel, that’s so Boss, haha!Fab outfits and tips hon. X
You look great in all of these outfits. NYFW is exhausting for sure, but no one would ever see it on your face. It was so awesome running into you. Honestly, you looked so good in person I couldn’t even place who you were for a second. How embarassing. You’re even prettier in person. Congrats on getting that hotel collab! That’s incredible! 🙂
Xo,
Miki
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I love that you all got to go together! Two bloggers I love. So cool you got a comped room too. You go girl! I love all your looks too. What a fun post!
Amy Ann
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You look amazing, Jackie! Love all your looks for NYFW! Such a great rundown and good pointers!
xo, Jennifer
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You are giving me LIFE with all of these looks!! I’m obsessed with the military jacket and those pearl loafers are AMAZING! I have slides similar to those and I never thought to lair them with my leather leggings. Totally going to do that now! Love this post -xo
Shauna
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That breakfast in bed looks so amazing, and I love that light blue wrap top!
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These are great tips! Thanks for sharing!
And you looked great during the exhausting NYFW!
xo Corina
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Thank goodness for blister bandages Jackie! Can;t agree more! My feet during Fashion Week look like a puzzle of compeed patches haha! Love your NYFW looks and tips you shared with us here and every time we ask you! You know so many do’s and dont’s there! Hope to attend NYFW too next year 🙂
Thanks for sharing and have a great week!
Stella
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Sounds like so much fun to do this together!! <3
X Merel
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These are some lovely looks. It’s so great to go to NYFW with a friend. That’s the best way to do it.
I want to go to FW but it sounds so stressful, loved all your looks.
xo
Pinksole
Thank you for sharing an honest and genuine outlook on what you learned from attending NYFW. And aren’t blister bandages a life saviour haha?! I love your outfits, hun. You are looking the hell out them and love your hair 🙂
xx
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