Out About Town: Snapple Big Apple BBQ & NYLON Guys/Keds Event

Hi inawordfab family! Nastasia, the Inaword Intern, here! Whew! These past couple of weeks have been busy busy! I've been going to a bunch of events to bring you some inspirational street fashion. First, I attended the Snapple Big Apple BBQ at Madison Square Park on 23rd. Just picture it: crowds of people in the summer sun all looking for some good food! Even in a hot, crowded park, there were men and women who were effortlessly fashionable and worth taking snaps of. Although I was kinda disappointed by the laidback looks around me, this woman (left) made me smile! She was just so cute! With her hair pulled back and under a straw fedora, she was right on trend and perfectly casual for the event. The blue button-up brought out her eyes and although she was dressed quite simply, all the way down to her small diamond posts, she stood out! Button-ups and jeans were popular that day! And if this woman isn't a model, she needs to be! She had the most amazing statuesque figure and a perfect complexion. But besides that, her crisp shirt and jeans with neutral accessories were on point. Her arm candy was pretty sweet too, and I'm not talking about her purse! He also sported a straw hat and I especially liked his watch, a classic accessory which is both practical and fashionable. Long-strapped purses were certainly a trend to be remembered! Her rust-colored leather purse was super cute and functional. The oversize earrings were a perfect touch to spice her who look up a bit. I like! The downtown couple of the event! They would definitely get the Hipster award, as they pulled it off like no other. The entire look on this woman was eye catching: the chains, the modern fanny pack, the oversize button-up with rolled sleeves and yet another straw hat! I mean, where did this girl go wrong? Her guy coordinated effortlessly all the way down to his Converse sneaks which are classic, cool kid kicks! Separately, these two are good, but like Ne-Yo and Fab proclaimed, "Baby, you make me better!" Hello lovie! Not only is she rocking a long-strapped purse but her ruffled shirt is darling and it works with the high waisted shorts! I loved the pockets and although I am usually a short shorts girl, I went coo coo for the lengthy look. They even tied into into a bow in the back! AHH! In love. Lastly, this is what I call an Asian Persuasion! The graphic prints on the men's shirts and hats were fun, but it is the v-neck that I think is absolutely sexy and perfect on a guy! (I love when mine wears his!) Now onto the fab girls. Leggings, check! A barbeque staple and in great colors and prints. And what else would you wear over leggings but a baggy sweatshirt or a comfy jersey top? Both girls had a bag that I totally wanted to snatch and grab! The mini duffle with nautical stripes was amazing but my favorite was the layered cream leather oversized clutch. Adorable! A few days late, I attended the NYLON/Keds/Bloomingdales event hosted by Ed Westwick. I got there just in time to see a great dance off! Hey Danger Cat! This dancer has a great body and a great look! Her eye make-up was outrageous and her body suit was on point as well. I asked her to take a picture, and BAM! She struck the most awesome pose I've ever gotten from someone in the streets. No wonder she won the $500 prize in the dance contest! Danger Cat wasn't the only lovely lady in attendance. These Midwestern women were new to New York and the party scene! I loved the purple American Apparel-style dress that was accessorized with the coolest headband. And the leather jacket worked well with the studded clutch to give an edgy feel without being too hardcore. Fabulous! This lovely young woman made me think "Upper East Side princess" as soon as I spotted her! I loved her floral print high-waisted mini paired with a loose white vesat. She paired them with a great bead necklace but it was the gladiator sandals that were simply delicious! This slightly off-the-shoulder LBD was perfect for a dance event! The leather slides were a sweet detail but I found that her shoulder grazing earrings were definitely what drew my eyes to her look. That, and her super silver short cut! Hot. Although I missed the sexy Mr. Ed Westwick, I did get a flick of Whitney Thompson, winner of America's Next Top Model Cycle 10! I wasn't a fan back then, but she won me over. She's beautiful in person and her hair was great! But most of all, her black trench was totally classic and perfect for the nasty weather! Thanks to all who are pictured, and stay tuned for more events! -Nastasia, Inaword Intern

Madonna for LV

Hi cupcakes and welcome to 2009! Here's to an even more eventful year of trend spotting, celebrity exclusives and fabulous parties...the best is yet to come! First up, the newly single Madonna is giving good crotch in her most recent shoot for Louis Vuitton, which takes place in the smoky setting of a French bistro. Is this not the same mess that that got Tyra all pissed at the hoochie-fied Sheena on ANTM? Well, when Madonna does it, it's called fierce. The six-photo series was shot by Steven Meisel, who also shot her infamous "Sex" book. Here she is in that grass-inspired dress she wore on the red carpet back in November. I seriously can't believe she's 50. These pics definitely have me ready to reup on my Bikram Yoga classes, stat!

New York Fashion Week S/S '09: Part 2!

College life. Six classes taken throughout the week. "Eating out" at one of the cafeterias on campus and choosing something off the same menu every day. A mediocre nightlife, that is when I'm not writing papers until 6 AM or watching late-night movies and Law and Order marathons with a cup of Ramen noodles. So, leaving my quiet campus to walk the yellow brick road into a dark room filled with fashion lovers, a blue lit runway, a mosh pit of press and yes, Nigel Barker, was definitely appropriate for my first visit to the tents of New York Fashion Week. It was as if I stepped into Oz! At the ever classic Perry Ellis show, thirty male models (one of whom was a dead ringer for creepy thin man from the Charlie's Angels' movies) strutted their stuff in beachy cotton blends and linens. There were tons of pastels, mostly blues, lilacs and tans. Many of the summer country club looks consisted of sweater vests, Members Only-esque jackets, and cardigans. One of the standout pieces was definitely this purple leather jacket. Next stop was Edwing D'Angelo, whose show was studded with plenty of familiar faces from America's Next Top Model , including Lisa, Eugena, and Bianca. While the music relayed a jungle atmosphere, the beautiful cast of ethnic models wore an assemblage of looks in classic black and white. The designs straddled a fine line between couture and ready to wear and that's always a plus. My favorite piece was without a doubt this high collared long sleeved white Cinderella mini with black detailing across the cinched waist. Best part of this show? Definitely one of Elle's past Models of the Moment, Wendell Lissimore. <33 Lastly, I made my way to check out the Jose Duran collection, which was opened by Miss Jaslene from ANTM in a dramatic white grecian gown. The avant-garde line is very sophisticated and artsy. It has unique silhouettes and plays with interesting geometrics. Duran uses his signature silks to drape many of his looks, but interestingly incorporates sculpted iron and fiberglass into his designs. The highlighted pieces are his metal corsets. It was a wild, wonderful and colorful trip to New York Fashion Week! And then I woke up...back to the black and white world of college. -Nastasia Source/Source

Tyra Will Outsmile Your Ass

As any faithful ANTM watcher knows, Tyra is good for demonstrating the art of "smiling with your eyes." Little did we know that Ty Ty actually has 275 smiles in her repertoire that she can demonstrate on command. I sense Botox in her immediate future. asdf Via NY Times Mag: asdf Tyra Banks has 275 smiles. Like a star athlete who has perfected a jump shot or a curveball, Banks has studied, honed and mastered the smile. In her arsenal are the “surprise smile,” the “angry but still smiling” smile, the “flirting with boyfriend” smile and the “commercial” smile, which, like the rest of Tyra’s smiles, was designed and perfected when Banks, who is now 34, began modeling at 15. From the start of her career, when she was virtually plucked from an all-girl Catholic high school in Los Angeles and whisked off to Paris, to her days as a mass-market first-name-only supermodel strutting the catwalk in her underwear for Victoria’s Secret, Banks always treated modeling as a kind of beautiful science. Then, and now, the smiles were her secret weapons: they could compel, manipulate, seduce. Banks did not become a model to be a muse to designers or because she loved fashion. Modeling — and smiling — was a skill that could, if engineered and managed carefully, change the course of your life. “Smiles come naturally to me, but I started thinking of them as an art form at my command,” Banks told me. “I studied all the time. I looked at magazines, I’d practice in front of the mirror and I’d ask photographers about the best angles. I can now pull out a smile at will.” Banks, who was wearing wide-leg jeans and a belted khaki trench coat that accentuated her height and her curves, demonstrated her most famous smile, the “smile with eyes.” Her catlike green eyes narrowed and began to sparkle and her lips slowly parted to reveal a row of perfect teeth. The smile was a little masklike and yet accessible. “Do you see?” she said, while still smiling. “You can try it, too.” asdf asdfads This sounds like pure entertainment. I wish I could keep her as my pet. I'd love her and dress her up and brush her hair, and just when she was drifting off to sleep, I'd yell "CRAZY CLOWN SMILE!" and she'd jump up and smile her crazy clown smile and we'd laugh and then I'd give her a treat. P.S. Would you look at Ms. Jay? Him and his shenanigans are the only thing that keeps me watching cycle after endless cycle of ANTM. asdf You can read the rest of the article, here. Source/Source