HSN Fall Fashion Lounge at New York Fashion Week

The HSN Fall Fashion Lounge pampered attendees with a spacious suite at The Empire Hotel, which made for a very convenient stop right across from the shows being held at Lincoln Center. The HSN Beauty Bar featured a Sally Hershberger hair styling station, Smashbox Cosmetics makeup touch ups and OPI manicures to freshen up your nails. Guests previewed the latest HSN fall fashion exclusives, collections and beauty products, including G by Giuliana Rancic jackets and blazers, Snob Essentials handbags, June by June Ambrose shoes, Korres and Harry Josh Pro Tools.

Photos by Kim Weling

- Olivia Wehrle

GBK and Sparkling Hill Resort Luxury Gift and Styling Lounge at New York Fashion Week

GBK returned to New York Fashion Week this season, hosting a Luxury Gift and Styling Lounge with Sparkling Hill Resort on September 6th and 7th at The Empire Hotel. Celebrity guests included Jay Manuel and Miss J of "America's Next Top Model", Celebrity Stylist June Ambrose, Ice-T of "Law and Order SVU" and his wife and model Coco Austin and Matt Letscher, Katie Findlay and Chloe Bridges of "The Carrie Diaries". 

As soon as I walked through the door I was greeted by Sparkling Hill Resort, a European-inspired wellness resort known as the first resort in the world to incorporate Swarovski crystal elements into every aspect of its design. 


At the lounge there was a bevy of beauty and fashion brands, but first I had to try the Mango and Strawberry Moscato from Viva Diva Wines by Christina Milian. The sweet Mango Moscato is a new favorite of mine that I'll be looking for the next time I'm at Wal-Mart.

Two brands I looked forward to seeing again were Presenting Sponsors Pilot Pen and Hard Candy. Pilot Pen offered their new assortment including their FriXion Clicker, Acroball Pure White and G2 Fashion FriXion Clicker erasable pens. Some of my new Hard Candy favorites include the green 'Ivy League' Mod Quad baked eye shadow set, All Lid Up creme eye shadow in 'Quick Sand', All Dressed Up hydrating lip stain in 'Chic' and Megawatt Smile lipstick + tooth whitener in 'Stay Bright'. 

There were some more beauty brands I had the pleasure of meeting with, including D'Mademoiselle Pure Mineral Makeup and Skincare Product, Nikki's Magic Wand and EcoGenics Active Botanical Skin Care. I look forward to using D'Mademoiselle's Illuminating Finishing Powder in 'Moonbeam', Lip Toxyl Sheer - an advanced, lip plumping gloss infused with real diamond dust in 'Princess' and Dual Action Makeup Remover in for eyes and lips. Nikki's Magic Wand will come in handy for scraping out what's left of my almost-empty lip gloss tubes. EcoGenics Active Botanical Skin Care is a unique combination of nature and science, paraben free and ideal for all skin types. Their 5 Steps to Beautiful Skin Travel Kit comes with a cleanser, skin serum, moisturizer, micro-dermabrasion cream and a mineral masque souffle. 


Cynthia Gale Jewelry showcased modern, urban eclectic, art inspired, sterling silver jewelry. Lulu Avenue featured their fashion jewelry such as the Madrid Double Wrap Bracelet and Venetian Cuff. 

d'andrea handbags featured edgy leather clutches with studded, spike and quilted detailing in a variety of colors. 

Wild Soul Sunglasses featured acetate sunglasses named after untamed wild animals. Wild Soul Sunglasses allow you to donate a portion to the charity of your choice.  

A few other brands at the lounge included Connecticut Cookie Company, with cookies and treats made with grandma's hometown vanilla, Prima Dolce Company - Bella's Fruit Compotes and Latta Russian Kefir sampling Latta Russian Kefir probiotic yogurt and non-dairy green teas. youthH20 was sampling their 'Daily Superfood Nutrition' supplement with Age Defying Benefits enhancing your Beauty, Performance and Wellness all in one.

Visit San Luis Obispo County and Sunset SAVOR the Central Coast were promoting the SAVOR Central Coast Food & Wine Festival, which took place Sept 26-29th.

Here's a video highlight of the lounge, featuring Pilot Pen, Hard Candy, D'Mademoiselle, Nikki's Magic Wand, Wild Soul Sunglasses, Viva Diva Wines by Christina Milian, Latta Russian Kefir, Cynthia Gale Jewelry, Lulu Avenue and Rive water bottles. 

- Kim Weling

SPANX / ASSETS Lounge at New York Fashion Week

During New York Fashion Week, I stopped by the SPANX Lounge at The Empire Hotel to what was new for Fall 2012 and preview the Spring 2013 collection. SPANX has always been my go-to for shapewear, from high-waisted panties to half slips. Two of my favorites are the SPANX Skinny Britches skort and ASSETS Red Hot Label Featherweight Firmers half slip. Featured at the lounge was ASSETS Red Hot Label Luxe and Lean High-Waist Thong and ASSETS Red Hot Label Sleek Slimmers tank slip.

What I am really excited for this fall season are the Look-at-Me ribbed, textured leggings, perfect to pair with a tunic and is available in different colors. Swimwear is looking more sexy and appealing, with swim dresses in shirred mesh with piping details, suitable on and off the beach - no cover-up needed. I also love the chic blue cheetah print. If you are looking for activewear, check out the slimming designs on the tanks and camis and be on the lookout for colorblocked sports bras.  

- Kim Weling

The Daily Style Sessions Fashion Week Retreat

 

It was another fun fashion week season, especially lounging with The Daily Front Row at The Daily Style Sessions Fashion Week Retreat at the rooftop of The Empire Hotel. While charging up devices, guests enjoyed cocktails, makeup applications, treatments and met with lounge sponsors. Here are some highlights from this season's retreat. 

The Oasis Day Spa treated guests to a relaxing massage

Hanes Hosiery gifted their Blackout Tights and introduced the Convertible Tights, which switches from tights to leggings in an instant

Socialyte.Co hosted genius bar style tutorials for Fashion Bloggers, called #Influence10

Luna sampled their new Peanut Butter Strawberry Luna Fiber Bar

Love the luxurious scents and elegant printed bottles by Downy Infusions

Berocca provided guests with vitamin boosts

That Madonna Girl flower halos

Pixi cosmetic founder and celebrity make-up artist Petra Strand was on-hand with make-up applications for guests

Attendees were introduced to Clos du Bois Rouge Cosmetique, a new red-wine inspired line of cosmetics while sipping on the new Clos du Bois Rouge and Clos du Bois Chardonnay

Bangles and bracelets from Alex and Ani

Chantelle Lingerie previewed their intimates collection and provided bra recommendations

Tic Tac® sampled their newest flavor, Strawberry Fields, which features customized packaging in honor of CancerCare®

Refreshing facials and skin treatments from VBeaute

Manicures courtesy of Modelinia's Catwalk Concierge

The Teaologist

- Kim Weling