Inspiring. And stunning.

(Photography: Mario Testino, Styling: Sarahjane Hoare, Images courtesy of V Magazine)

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Holy crizzap, I think I need all of these.

'Best in Show' Poodle Crystal Pendant Necklace $99

'Best in Show' Maltese Crystal Pendant Necklace $99

'Best in Show' Boston Terrier Crystal Pendant Necklace $99

…and I have a dog. That Boston Terrier scares the crap out of me.

Max and Cleo Sleeveless Textured Dress

PONO Jewelry by Joan Goodman

Mr. Kate Custom Designed Cereal 'Food for Love' Necklace

Dolce Vita Teal Damask Sandal

NYC Fashion Week is just around the corner…and I’m in it. In a white dress. You heard me. It’s no secret that my M.O. has always been as a behind-the-camera girl, but when asked to participate in the Electrolux event hosted by Kelly Ripa to benefit The Ovarian Cancer Research Fund, I just couldn’t refuse. To kick off fashion week and demonstrate how the Electrolux Perfect Steam washer and dryer can transform your outfit from Rumpled to Runway, ten fashion bloggers (including me, obvy) have been challenged to wear white one last time before fall; we’ve also been asked to accessorize our outfits with teal, the official color of ovarian cancer awareness…and you can help!

Beginning September 8th, you can visit the Wash ‘n Care lounge at Kelly Confidential to support the cause and enter for a chance to win a daily shopping spree as well as the grand prize, a Perfect Steam washer and dryer from Electrolux! They’ll donate $1 to the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund each time you enter by simply pressing the Perfect Steam button at Kelly Confidential. Electrolux is also making a donation for each Perfect Steam washer and dryer purchased, as part of its $750,000 commitment to OCRF.

The fashion show will take place on September 8th at 1:00 PM, EST, and you can RSVP to watch the live stream on line at Kelly Confidential, or at Kelly’s Facebook page. I’ve included some of the looks I’m thinking of wearing on the runway, but you’ll have to tune in to see my final picks – see you there!

(My participation in the ‘Rumpled to Runway’ Campaign was sponsored by Electrolux, who provided me with a $150 stipend to style my look as well as travel arrangements to and accommodations in New York to participate.)

New York Fashion Week is just around the corner and as we’re getting ready for the madness to begin, we’d like to share a video sneak peek of behind-the-scenes of one of the most anticipated runway shows this fall. CBS took its cameras into the planning meetings for the Fashion Night’s Out runway show, for the network’s FNO live television special.

Tickets are already sold out, but as you may have heard, we’re giving away two tickets to what will be New York City’s largest public runway show ever, to be be held at Lincoln Center on September 7th at 7:30 p.m. You can enter by signing up for the launch of ToVieFor, but in the meantime, watch these two preview videos of what CBS cameras captured, as Anna Wintour and international Vogue editors prep and plan for the big night!

(This post is compliments of Julia DiNardo and my fabulous friends at The EnVIEd! Read more about The EnVIEd and ToVieFor, here.)

M rules it, hands down. She’s significantly younger than I am and an attorney, which for whatever reason blows me away. Come to think of it, my doctor is also younger than I am. I’ll reevaluate on my own time…moving on. Not only is she crazy smart and ah-mazing with my kids, she is a dear family friend who has traveled as part of our extended ‘vacation posse’ for some years now.

This past beach getaway was no exception, and as we readied ourselves for dinner (and by ‘readied’ I mean slapped my hair into a wet ponytail), this is how M emerged from her room, as adorable as ever in an easy and affordable ensemble. I’m sure she was stoked when I accosted her, demanding grainy iPhone pics to the tune of “Will you be in my Real Life Fashion Series…?!” culminating in her proximity at dinner to my three year old, who promptly had a meltdown about four seconds in. She handled it stylishly, with grace and kindness, like she always does. And this is why we love M… (Oh and P.S. she had these Goody Spin Pins that make the cutest bun and are cuh-razy easy!)

(Forever 21 Silk Shirt Dress $24.99, Nicole Miller Alana Jakarta Satchel $162.50 – M scored hers at RueLaLa for $112, Shoes from ‘some random store for cheap,’ similar pair here, Fossil Chronograph Champagne Dial Watch $125, gifted earrings similar to these, Forever 21 Dainty Floral Connector Ring $4.80)

Sinister romance and casual seventies “chick…?” In.

…is where we’ll be…

…soaking up sunshine…

…and doing…

…what we do best.

(Happy summer! I’ll see you next week…)

Worn almost as a chic badge of honor, thanks to Valentino and Sonia Rykiel, roses are a HUGE trend in fashion, appearing on both clothing and accessories alike. Having become less camp and more luxe over the years, it’s high time to find the perfect oversized rose for you. From roses that fall in soft knit layers to stiffer petals, and even the more more ostentatious varieties found in leather iterations on a bag, there are all kinds to suit your fancy. Our picks (below) are for both the modest and superfluous rose-wearers – which is your favorite?

Arden B Exploded Rose One Shoulder Top

Kate Spade New York Striped Rosette Tank

Handbag Heaven Audra Floral Tote

Alice + Olivia Rose & Safety Pin Necklace

Silk-Look Floral Brooch Pin

(This post is compliments of Julia DiNardo and my fabulous friends at The Envied! Read more about The EnVIEd in this NYTimes.com article. )

Ruby Aldridge (Photo courtesy of Altamira: Models Off Duty)

Frida Gustavsson (Photo courtesy of Altamira: Models Off Duty)

Kyleigh Kuhn (Photo courtesy of Altamira: Models Off Duty)

…because they have nothing better to do than stand around looking effortlessly chic. Just kidding. Sort of.

(modelsoffduty.com)