Robert Verdi's Fashion Week Retreat - New York Fashion Week Spring 2012

Another season of New York Fashion Week means another fun retreat at Robert Verdi's Luxe Laboratory. I rarely have time to eat when I'm running back and forth between shows, so I was really excited to sample food from The Fresh Diet, which provides healthy, calorie controlled, fresh meals delivered to your door everyday. There's a lot of variety in the menu, from wraps to salads, grilled chicken with broccoli to cheese cake and cookies for dessert.

Here's a look at what else I previewed at the Robert Verdi Fashion Week Retreat this season.

From boat shoes to boots, Sebago shoes are comfortable and stylish. I also got a peek at the Kimmie Smith x Sebago Spring 2012 collaboration.

Jewelista offers fine and fashion jewelry from International designers from around the world. You can shop online at jewelista.com.

Kerstin Florian offers luxury European facial, body and bath products as well as treatments for the spa industry.

I am so excited about these Band-Aid® Brand Bandages by Cynthia Rowley, with the sequin print as my favorite! The Fashion Week Emergency Kit really does have everything you need - including Band-Aid® Friction Block Stick, Jeeves No Sew Buttons and Hollywood Fashion Secrets Lint Removing Sheets®.

Hanes legwear - a must-wear, including opaque tights with prints, color and patterns and Hanes Silk Reflections. I love the Silky Lace vintage lace-inspired floral pattern and Blackout Opaque Tights.

Robin's Jeans

These really do work! SHEETS™ energy strips has no calories, no sugar and best of all - there's no crashing! They are individually wrapped - perfect for on-the-go and are available in 4-packs and 10-packs. They dissolve quickly and contain Vitamins B5, B6, B12 & E.

Muscle Milk

Amazing denim couch!

Incoco was applying nail polish appliqués in different shades and styles from leopard print to glitter. Lasts 14 days!

Maybelline was also providing complimentary makeovers, with 3 different looks - " Glamorous eyes take center stage, "Romantic, feminine, dramatic lips" and "Porcelain skin, the perfect compliment to any look".

I'm a contact lense wearer, so Acuvue® Brand Contact Lenses was on-hand, introducing me to 1-DAY ACUVUE® MOIST® soft disposable contact lenses. I definitely couldn't do without daily disposable lenses!

- Kim Weling

Robert Verdi’s Luxe Laboratory, February 2011 Fashion Week Retreat

It was another fun and fabulous season at Robert Verdi's Luxe Laboratory Fashion Week Retreat! Every time I visit during fashion week I find it hard to make it to the afternoon shows - I completely skipped out! A few hours or lounging and relaxing is always a must during fashion week!

FoodParc provided an assortment of muffins, bagels, cream cheese, sliced Scottish smoked salmon, sliced meats and fruit.

For dessert I indulged in single serve layered pie and cheesecake snacks from Temptations by Jell-O, which comes in 6 flavors for 150 calories or less! I think Double Chocolate Pie and Raspberry Cheesecake are my favorites. There are also French Silk Pie, Apple Custard Pie, Strawberry Cheesecake, and Lemon Meringue Pie.

I couldn't lounge without enjoying a drink from Perrier-Jouët Champagne, celebrating their 200th anniversary this year!

I took a closer look at NOOK Color by Barnes & Noble - the first full-color touch Reader’s Tablet. It’s an easy way to read books and your favorite magazines. It has a 7-inch color touchscreen and a thin, portable design that easily fits into your purse or bag! I love the fashionable new NOOK covers by JACKSPADE, kate spade, Dalton and Dessin.

Vintage Revolution Jeans were back with new fits and washes! I heard a new fitted boyfriend jean is coming soon - can't wait!

Body Wrap Shapewear's new Sheer Iridesscent collection is sexy and stylish, with an innovative paneling system. The differing levels of control slims and enhances to your needs.

Chelsea Taylor, the sterling silver and Swarovski™ crystal jewelry line, offers three different collections, Classics, Semi-Precious Stones and Dynasty, which reflect upcoming Spring 2011 trends featuring 70’s and 80’s glamour, animal prints, furs and leathers. Prices range from $50.00-$2,000.00.

Lifetherapy allows you to "Choose Your Mood" with five body lotions, body cremes, handcremes and pulse point oils - flirt, chill, vacation, escape, and play. It was fun to sit down and choose my mood with Lifetherapy founder Lynette Lovelace. My moods were a cross between escape and play.

Lynette Lovelace

SOLSTICEsunglasses.com just launched their e-commerce site in November 2010 with over 40 luxury, designer and sport sunglass brands available online, including Gucci, Dior, Giorgio Armani, Marc Jacobs, Bottega Veneta, Balenciaga and Carrera among others.

Okabashi eco-friendly sandals and flip flops for men and women are 100% recyclable and made from 30% recycled material. These sandals and flip flops are made with MicroplastTM, which provide support, stability, cushioning and durability. These retail for under $20!

Make-up touch-ups by Mally

Manicures from Incoco

- Kim Weling