Fashion Illustrator Barbara McGregor, FW's Friday:5ive

Probably just about my biggest bff in the whole history of bff's, Barbara McGregor has been

 

Barbara McGregor, illustrator

Artist Joy Malin on FW's Friday:5ive

 Our sweet neighbor, Joy Malin, is an artist who most recently has discovered her amazing talent for animal portraits. We've seen her over the years, taking canvases of gorgeous florals or figures in and out of the building, sending off her masterpieces in the back of her clients' cars, conducting art classes in the park and in her apartment.

We mostly see her walking her amazing little guy, Charlies, the cutest little Yorkie you'd ever want to meet, around Tompkins Square Park. Joy and Charlie always have an ebullient hello for Mignon.

Artist Joy Malin and Charlie on the subway

Her darling "child" (she does have three

Loup Charmant fashion shoot behind the scenes

After having to reschedule the production several times due to weather and then model and photog availability, Wednesday's location shoot for Loup Charmant's website mood pix found us at Ft. Tilden and Rockaway beaches on the most beautiful day. Seriously. There couldn't have been a more gorgeous day. And styling with this professional and talented crew couldn't have been more enjoyable. Loved the opportunity to work with photographer Jonathan Bookallil, makeup artist Yuko Mizuno (both with Rona Represents), hair stylist Gloria Espinoza (for the second time!), Jonathan's right and left hand men Andrew and Will, LC assistant Quinne Meyers and, of course, the inimitabdes creative converter, Kee Edwards, designer & founder of Loup Charmant.

In between styling, I snapped a few behind the scene shots. Hope you enjoy!

Ricardo Seco SS13

Mexican-born Ricardo Seco has become into one of my favorite new menswear designers. His rock 'n roll take on clothes for guys showed at the end of Fashion Week last Thursday, opening with a band whose lead singer rocked red jeans, with leather and linen clad models that rocked the runway and accessories that rocked colorful Mexican embroideryhand-stitched onto natural leather.

Backstage, after the show, Seco spoke of

Fern Mallis show on SiriusXM Wraps up New York Fashion Week

Fern Mallis rocks Fashion Week. 

She always has, since its inception, as she basically founded the week that moves New York fashion -- and New York City -- forward twice a year.

Fern Mallis surrounded by her panel of experts, Amanda Miller of Saks Fifth Avenue, fashion editor Ann Caruso, Dirk Standen of Style.com, Refinery29.com's Christene Barberich, Tom Julian Group's Tom Julian and The Daily's Eddie Roche.

I was lucky enough to be part of

Duckie Brown Designers Daniel Silver and Steven Cox, FW's Friday:5ive

Meet menswear designers Steven Cox and Daniel Silver, the madcap, irreverent design (Steven) and business (Daniel) minds, hearts and souls behind Duckie Brown.

The award-winning designers just

Gant by Michael Bastian SS13

Two of the Jonas brothers stopped by the packed Gant by Michael Bastian presentation at Industria Wednesday afternoon. And if they were in search of wearable clothes worthy of an exploratory trip through far-flung locales -- or even wild city streets -- they certainly found them here.

Designer Michael Bastian in the middle of Jonas brothers Nick and Joe

Bastian based the collection on the idea of

Candela SS13

To paraphrase Rick Nelson, I went to a garden party...there was magic in the air.

Strapless pleated lace dress with rose gold gladiator tie-ups

 From Federico Fellini's quote on the run of show, "No matter what happens, always keep your childhood innocence..." to Candela designer Gabriela Perezutti cooing to

John Bartlett SS13

Calm, cool, collected, with executives from The Bon Ton in the front row and clothes designed for the plant-based man on the runway, John Bartlett celebrated 20 years in the industry, remaining true to his sustainable spirit and eco-friendly nature. 

Designer John Bartlett walks his finale

His was a collection