Fashion's Night Out 2012 Recap

Fashion's Night Out, being the first day of fashion week is always exhausting for me. This Fashion's Night Out, I really wanted to avoid the crowds and hang out amongst friends at some exclusive events. Even though I had six events scheduled on my list, I ended up going to three of them.

On my way back from the Nicholas K Spring 2013 show, I visited the Maybelline Color Studio parked at 41st and Broadway from 10:30-1:30pm. A complimentary manicure or makeup touch-up was available to anyone that stopped by. I went with the makeup-touch up, including Dream Fresh BB cream. The Maybelline Color Studio was also in Union Square later that afternoon.

In preparation for FNO festivities, Style invited me to get primped and pampered with complimentary mini-manis by Spa Chicks On-The-Go, makeup touch-ups by Bobbi Brown, eyelash applications and a beauty bag filled with Style must-haves. It was nice to relax and enjoy some cocktails and hors d'oeuvres.

Jeannie Mai, host of Style Networks "How Do I Look?"

I could not stay away from the candy/dessert bar, complete with a take-home-box!

My last stop was at the Journelle boutique for a party and preview of the Stella McCartney Lingerie Autumn/Winter 2012 collection.

- Kim Weling

Fashion's Night Out 2011 with Mary Alice Stephenson at Talbots

Mary Alice Stephenson and I as the fashionably tall and petite duo!

For Fashion's Night Out 2011, Talbots held a shopping event hosted by celebrity stylist and beauty expert Mary Alice Stephenson, who provided fashion tips and advice.

Sally Hansen beauty experts offered mini-manicures, featuring Sally Hansen Real Nail Polish Strips. I have the strips at home but have yet to try them. They looked very simple to apply - just peel, apply and shape!

The first 100 customers received a gift bag with Sally Hansen treats.

- Kim Weling

Fashion's Night Out 2011 at the Lisa Perry Boutique with the cast of PAN AM

Christina Ricci, Lisa Perry and Karine Vanasse

My Fashion's Night Out 2011 started out at the Lisa Perry Madison Avenue boutique, enjoying shopping and cocktails with the cast of the upcoming television show PAN AM. The cast includes Christina Ricci and Karine Vanasse.






The first 50 customers received this vintage PAN AM explorer bag. I was so bummed that I had just missed the cutoff and didn't get a bag for myself :( Fashion's Night Out guests were able to purchase these limited edition bags for $150.


Check out these vintage PAN AM bags a guest had brought with her to Fashion's Night Out!




- Kim Weling

Fashion's Night Out 2011

Between Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week and Fashion's Night Out, my inbox has been flooded with invites. Go to fashionsnightout.com for the complete listing of events and participating stores, jam-packed with designer and celebrity appearances, performances, music, cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, giveaways, makeovers and shopping specials.

Here's are some of the events at the top of my list:

1) BCBGMAXAZRIA, 461 Fifth Avenue New York NY 10017
6-11pm
Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres with my favorite designer! Max and Lubov Azria will stop by, and the first 100 guests to buy the new fragrance will receive a bottle signed by Max. The first 250 customers to make a purchase will get a Runway Survival Kit with a .25 oz. bottle of fragrance and a limited-edition Maybelline Great Lash mascara designed by Max.

2) Lisa Perry, 976 Madison Avenue NY NY 10075
Celebrate 60's style with Lisa Perry and the cast of the upcoming television show PAN AM for shopping and cocktails!


The first 50 people to arrive will receive this vintage PAN AM explorer bag!


3) Votre Vu, 9th Avenue between 13th Street and 14th Street New York NY 10014
6-11pm
In the name of fashion & beauty, Votre Vu presents “VU-lin Rouge,” the revival of history’s most glamorous and exciting cabaret! Experience the decadent VuBAR Airstream, fanciful French Can Cans & a mesmerizing contortionist. Sample handcrafted French skin care and Vu’s all-natural beauty beverage served through an icy sculpture by a stunning SnapDragon Sprite. Vu la la!


4) Rolando Santana Showroom, 306 West 38th Street, Suite 603, New York NY 10018
Swing by for a cocktail, discounts and mingling with industry professionals and fashionistas alike. Enter for a chance to win his signature Trenchcoat and spend some one on one time with the designer himself. Event will begin at 7pm.


5) Talbots, 525 Madison Avenue, New York NY 10022
Please join TALBOTS, celebrity stylist and fashion and beauty expert MARY ALICE STEPHENSON, and beauty specialists from SALLY HANSEN for FASHION'S NIGHT OUT. Mary Alice Stephenson will provide fashion tips and advice while Sally Hansen beauty experts will offer mini-manicures and eyebrow shaping. The first 100 customers will receive a gift bag filled with treats from Sally Hansen.


6) Ann Taylor, Madison Avenue flagship at 60th Street, New York, NY
6-11pm
Special live performance by world-renowned multiplatinum singer / songwriter Natasha Bedingfield as well as two fashion shows featuring real, inspiring women across multiple generations. Enjoy shopping, styling, refreshments, a live DJ, and a free “Ann Loves Fashion” tank with any purchase over $100. Ann Taylor stylists will also be on-site to help clients put together chic, new fall looks.

7) Spa Merge, 102 W 57th Street New York, NY 10019


- Kim Weling