Here's something worth losing my gloves in the taxi for . . .

I had the honor of attending Diane von Furstenberg's postshow dinner. In her fabulous studio next to her store in the Meatpacking District about 200 fashion folks (Ann Duong, Hamish Bowles, Suzy Menkes) and celebs (Molly Sims, Ellen Barkin, Susan Sarandon, Rachel Zoe, Rose McGowan) wined and dined. While I usually leave the celebrity doings to Pop and party talk to Party, it was an exciting, all-encompassing evening. When I wasn't with my new-found friends at Fashion Week Daily, I was taking pictures for you guys and talking to Ellen Barkin. Oh, and sipping bubbly.

Catered by long-time fashion favorite restaurant Indochine, the lady of the hour looked at ease and happy after another successful runway show. There was a giant screen with the Super Bowl playing — it was the NY Giants playing, after all. Amongst all the stimuli, it was also shoe heaven. Party goers had clearly gone home after the shows to change into less comfortable (more fabulous) shoes.

To read about the rest of my evening and see lots of behind-the-scenes pics, read more

New York Fashion Week is about the shows, for sure, but then there are the parties . . . celebrating design collaborations, new books, and the collections, of course! I needed your help finding the perfect after-party outfit and like always, you delivered!
I started you off with this Suzi Roher Stretch Swarovski Belt ($463) because you can dress it up or down. Let's see what you all came up with!

Look # 1, created by fashionhore will make me the most colorful gal in the room. That dress is killer!

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Just in time for Valentine's Day, Gap will launch a limited edition handbag for its (Product) RED campaign. The bag was originally created in December for Gap's European collection with help from fashion guru Katie Grand. Katie, fashion editor of Pop Magazine, has recreated the Mulberry Roxanne bag in a sweatshirt jersey material that will be available in both red and grey. The bag goes on sale tomorrow, but unfortunately it's only available at one location in the US at 5th Avenue and 54th Street in NY. But Fab's already spotted it on eBay.

Lazaro and Jack have done it yet again; they've served up a collection that despite it being brooding, is definitive and wearable.

The mixing of various textures is what really beckons. Light fabrics like metallics and sequins were melded with heavy wools and velvets, creating a maturely chic environment. Cocoon coats, sequined and satin wide-leg pants, fur-collar jackets and button-down shift dresses contributed to the serious collection. To add some femininity, the boys presented jewel-tone mini dresses in purple, forest green, and mustard yellow.

It's because of Proenza Schouler that I am now looking forward to Fall!

To see more from Proenza Schouler's Fall '08 collection, read more

Ellen Page chose a safe Zac Posen LBD for the Screen Actors Guild Awards but she's been slowly breaking out of her fashion shell since then. First she wore an emerald green Zac Posen and now she fused edgy with girlie at an Oscar luncheon. Stripes aren't new on the scene but I applaud her ability to look put together but still at ease. I also like how she paired open-toe sandals to soften up the look. A couple more red-carpet appearances and she'll be a fashionista to be reckoned with. Her posing skills are a whole other story!

Source

• Fall 2008 fashion week trend: headbands — Omiru
• Fendi python hobo — Bag Snob
• Let's talk about Lutz & Patmos — Fashionista
• Fall 2008 fashion week's luscious color palette of rich purples, cool blues, and earthy neutrals — Fashiontribes
• Brocade it — The it Lists
• Rodnick designers to dance to the tune of their own drums — Jezebel
• Love your style: Shalom Harlow
• New York fashion week: Project Runway's Victorya Hong — Styledash
• The countdown: Erin Fetherston — Refinery29
• Balenciaga crocodile weekender — Purse Blog
• Anne Hathaway reveals her fashion phobias — Off the Rack