NYFW: How to Wear Gold Jeans, Day to Night via StyleCaster

Although it may be cold and snowy, that didn’t stop me from attending a number of shows and parties during New York Fashion Week. The problem: How to look festive and stylish while still paying attention to the inclement weather that’s been pummeling the city? Enter metallic jeans! On a particular busy day during NYFW, I slipped on my slightly slouchy, waxy gold jeans and felt just the right amount of appropriate.

But as I glanced at my calendar, I realized that while I’d start my day show hopping at Lincoln Center, I would end it with a party hosted by Vince at the Top of the Standard Hotel in Manhattan’s Meatpacking District. Luckily, I worked out that I’d have a small window of time to run home and pull an outfit swap before my evening activities.  In the interest of saving time, (and because I knew my jeans would fit right in amongst the venue’s gilded décor) I opted to keep the pants, and style them with more evening-friendly pieces.

Read on to see how I took these fancy pants from sun up to sun down, and tips on trying this bold trend yourself.

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NYFW: Day 6 Street Style from the Tents via Guest of a Guest

Personal style was the main attraction inside the crisp, white space at Milk Studios. Frigid temperatures forced show-goers to keep cozy in their hats and coats. Luckily, said coats were anything but boring. From chic capes to vibrant colors and textures, the outerwear here was as fashionable as functional. But the real star of the day? Miss Fuego: a blonde haired, blue skinned, transgender... Puppet. Yes, the West Hollywood based, Puerto Rican character is a part of Milk Studio's Fashion Week program - and we got a chance to meet her (and her man of the moment) in the flesh... er, fur.

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NYFW: From the Mail Room to the Showroom: 4 Designers Talk Humble Beginnings

Ever wonder how big time fashion designers got their start? Think they must have been born with fashion on the brain? Think again. From a ballerina and a brothel boy – these 4 designers came a long way before reaching industry stardom. Click through to read my backstage interviews and find out what they were doing BEFORE they were packing out the tents at Lincoln Center. Plus, they share their wildest runway experiences to date since then.

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NYFW: Day 5 Street Style from the Tents via Guest of a Guest

As usual, the Alice and Olivia presentation was a treat for the senses. Held at the McKittrick hotel (home to the seductively mysterious theater experience, Sleep No More) show goers knew to expect something special. And they were right. One model lay "sleeping" in a glass box with an apple shaped wallet in hand, while another perched high above the crowd with 15 feet of blonde hair cascading down a mountain top. The storybook theme was a perfect backdrop for designer, Stacy Bendet's latest collection which included everything from brocade ball gowns to lace blouses. Also as usual, the venue was packed with friends and fans. We managed to corner the best dressed of the bunch for a quick photo amidst the mayhem.

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NYFW: Day 4 Street Style from the Tents via Guest of a Guest

On a sunny Sunday afternoon in west Chelsea, Tracy Reese gave one of most cheerful and relaxed shows of the season. The crowd clapped and whooped as the final walk came down the runway, and everyone seemed so glad to be there that show-goers, including Fern Mallis and June Ambrose, lingered afterward to mingle and congratulate the designer. Outside of Center 548, the crowd was equally amiable, and posed agreeably amongst the snow banks for our photographer. Across the street, we snapped Suzy Menkes, Bill Cunningham, Lynn Yeager and more as they gathered for the Thakoon show. And although it was a weekend, these stunning outfits were anything but lazy.

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Where I Went and What I Wore via Guest of a Guest - Part 1

"From sun up to sun down, our Fashion Correspondent, Natalie Decleve, has been all over town capturing the best of NYFW for Guest of a Guest. Whether she’s attending runway shows, interviewing designers and celebrities backstage, or snapping street style – she’s always in the mix. So what does she wear during a week of see-and-be seen activities?"

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NYFW: Day 3 Style from the Tents (via Guest of a Guest)

Mara Hoffman's bohemian runway always draws an equally hip crowd of fans, friends and family. Even a toddler or two were spotted wearing full Mara garb at the show. Last season her runway featured wide brim hats, which might explain the plethora of toppers outside of the show. From beanies to floppys, our hats are off to the best dressed guys and gals of the day.

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NYFW: Day 1 Street Style from the Tents (via Guest of a Guest)

Yesterday marked the first morning of NYFW and the newly redesigned tents at Lincoln Center were buzzing with anticipation. Industry big wigs including Joe Zee, Ken Downing and Leandra Medine showed up bright and early for the BCBG show. Many show goers mingled around afterward sipping Smart Water and posing for photos, although security inside the tents was tighter than in the past - keeping out many photographers without credentials. Once inside, we snapped some of the morning's very best outfits - which included plenty of practical footwear. Check out this round up for some serious winter style inspiration!

[All photos by Joanna Totolici]

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How to Make It As a Fashion Blogger via StyleCaster

If you’ve ever considered starting your own fashion blog, you’ve probably considered the following question: How can I make blogging my full-time job, and make money in the process? It’s one thing to have a personal style blog—pretty much everybody and their mom (sometimes literally!) has one, since most platforms are free to start and easy to use—but it’s quite another to take that platform and make it something that nets you actual income.

“Honestly, it’s not easy to make money,” said Natalie Decleve ofNatty Style. ”And it’s not easy to maintain. If you want to make blogging your full-time job, you [really] have to make it your full-time job.”

That may sound a bit redundant, but what Decleve means is less straightforward than it sounds: In order to make your main source of income your fashion blog, you have to invest not just your passion and dedication, but also (most importantly) your time. It’s a cliché, but it’s true: success doesn’t happen overnight....

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My Holiday Wishlist via StyleCaster

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From Cheeky to Chic-y, 30 Gifts for the Fashionable Girl

Often your most stylish friends and family can be the most intimidating to shop for. What on earth do you buy for the hip girl who has it all? Don’t worry – we’re here to help. Whether she’s a glamazon or a tomboy, a techie or a beauty lover, this gift guide has something for every fashionable girl on your list. Plus, most of these luxurious and fashionable finds ring in under $50 and many are socially responsible, because the holiday season is about giving after all.

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