Streaming LIVE from NYFW!

This is quite the busy week if you are a slave to fashion like I am.  September is always my favorite time, especially when the cool, fall air starts to roll in and my fall wardrobe rolls out!  Oh, what a month this will be!

First things first, it's...FASHION WEEK! I am proud to say that I have been chosen from GLAM to be a Fashion Week Insider and will be bringing you Front Row & Backstage Access for the next couple of weeks, so stay tuned!

But and to kick off NYFW properly, my girls over at IFB have the most ah-mazing conference planned.  Unfortunately, I wasn't able to make it to NYC this time around but YOU can help me make it in Feb. 2012!    All you have to do is watch it with me! The blogger with the most streams wins a FREE trip to NYFW!

Right here, in this post the video below will be streaming live, this Wednesday, 

Sept. 7th from 9AM-7PM(EST): 6PM-4PM(PST)

                                                         

IFB LIVE STREAM Schedule:

SEPTEMBER 7:

9AM-10:30AM (EST)/ 6AM-7:30AM (PST):  Bloggers Tool Kit
Learn how to promote yourself through social media and find out which metrics work best for bloggers. Are Twitter and Facebook really all that effective? Find out here.


11AM-12:30AM (EST)/ 8AM-9:30AM (PST):  Is the Social Media Industry Broken?
We all know expertise and time doesn’t come free in other industries, why is social media different? Social media was born out of the ‘free model’– we start blogging for free, use Twitter and Facebook for free…so where do we go from here?  This panel will discuss the role bloggers play in the digital landscape and what the future holds for this rapidly-changing form of media.

1:30PM-3PM (EST)/ 10:30AM-12PM (PST):  Balancing Act: Business & Blogging

Need tips on how to create an amazing career through blogging without losing your soul? It’s a balancing act! We’ll discuss how bloggers keep their cred and build their business, as well as delve into the subject of ethical blogging practices.

3:30PM-5PM (EST)/ 12:30PM-2PM (PST):  Evolution of Fashion Media

Gone are the days when fashion media was all about glossy magazines and red carpet photos. As mainstream media moves online, how do blogs differentiate themselves from fashion sites? This panel–an IFB Conference first–will touch on this and more.

6PM-7PM (EST)/ 3PM-4PM (PST):  Key Note Speaker

Joe Zee, Creative Director of ELLE Magazine

So as Aerosmith would say..."Just push play"!

Watch live streaming video from ifbconference at livestream.com

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NYFW LIVE STREAM Schedule:

Tune in to the NYFW YouTube channel to check out the fab shows streaming LIVE from New York!

SEPTEMBER 8:

  9AM (EST)/   6AM (PST):  Nicholas K

10AM (EST)/   7AM (PST):  BCBG Max Azria

11AM (EST)/   8AM (PST):  Richard Chai

  1PM (EST)/ 10AM (PST):   Supima

  2PM (EST)/ 11AM (PST):  Tadashi Shoji

SEPTEMBER 9:
11AM (EST)/   7AM (PST):  Luca Luca
  2PM (EST)/ 11AM (PST):  Rebecca Taylor
  6PM (EST)/    3PM (PST):  Nicole Miller
  7PM (EST)/    4PM (PST):  Cynthia Rowley


SEPTEMBER 10:
10AM (EST)/   7AM (PST):  Lacoste
11AM (EST)/   8AM (PST):  Jill Stuart
   3PM (EST)/ 12PM (PST):  Vivienne Tam
   6PM (EST)/   3PM (PST):  Charlotte Ronson
   7PM (EST)/   4PM (PST):  Monique Lhuillier


SEPTEMBER 11:
12PM (EST)/     9AM (PST):  Derek Lam

  2PM (EST)/  11AM (PST):  Tracy Reese

  4PM (EST)/    1PM (PST):  Diane Von Furstenberg

  7PM (EST)/    4PM (PST):  Custo Barcelona

  8PM (EST)/    5PM (PST):  Tommy Hilfiger


SEPTEMBER 12:
10AM (EST)/   7AM (PST):  Carolina Herrera
11AM (EST)/   8AM (PST):  Carlos Miele
  1PM (EST)/  10AM (PST):  Rebecca Minkoff
  6PM (EST)/    3PM (PST):  Betsey Johnson

  7PM (EST)/    4PM (PST):  Perry Ellis


SEPTEMBER 13:
10AM (EST)/    7AM (PST):  Badgley Mischka
11AM (EST)/    8AM (PST):  Vera Wang
  2PM (EST)/  11AM (PST):   Herve Leger by Max Azria
  7PM (EST)/     4PM (PST):  Tibi
  8PM (EST)/     5PM (PST):  Narcisco Rodriguez



SEPTEMBER 14:
 1PM (EST)/   10AM (PST):  J. Mendel
 3PM (EST)/   12PM (PST):  Milly by Michelle Smith
 6PM (EST)/    3PM (PST):  Anna Sui
 7PM (EST)/    4PM (PST):  Elie Tahari

LA Fashion RULES!

(p.s. I will be one of the stylists, so stop by and say hi!)

I've been a bit absent from blogging to make a bit of new changes around here at Stylist Diva as well as joining forces with Two Point Oh! LA & Fashion Los Angeles! Fall Fashion may be staring us in the face and NYFW is upon us, but the big apple isn't the only place that is bustling with energy!

You are invited for a night of fashion, fun & much more!

What: Fashion's Night Out! LA
When: Thursday, September 10th
Where: The Grove Los Angeles


Two Point Oh! LA will be blogging the event from our own media hub!

Meet Blake Mycoskie, Founder of Tom's Shoes at Nordstrom from 6-9pm!

Special appearance by FERGIE at Nordstrom from 9-10pm!

An evening of glamorous gifts, amazing prizes & fashionable savings!

Enjoy free wine & tasty bites from The Whisper Restaurant & Lounge.

See the newest looks modeled in The Park.

Get a free Fashion’s Night Out T-Shirt* when you visit 5 participating stores.

What exactly is Two Point Oh! LA?
The Los Angeles Union Collaborative for Fashion, Style and Beauty Bloggers!

In March 2010, Kelsi Smith of Los Angeles based fashion site, Dedicated Follower of Fashion, threw a pre-fashion week party for bloggers in Los Angeles. As a result of the success of the party and the relationships that were formed as a result, Smith decided that maintaining the unity and nurturing the community would be integral for the future of Los Angeles fashion and the blogging community at large.

Smith felt blogging was often an isolating task -, working alone with a computer the vast majority of the time with little 'in person' interaction with other bloggers. Whilst working events, such as fashion week, bloggers would often find themselves working as a 'one man band' without the entourage of photographers, videographers and so forth, that larger publications work with. Whilst blogging networks do exist, most notably, Independent Fashion Bloggers, there was nothing to support Los Angeles bloggers on a local level. With the launch of Two Point Oh LA, Smith hopes to educate, inform, promote and entertain her membership base, through a web based platform and through monthly events, to include workshops, promotions and networked gatherings.

and the latest news...
Fashion Los Angeles has joined forces with Los Angeles bloggers organization Two Point Oh LA to create a powerful union sure to make waves in LA fashion.

Fashion Los Angeles is gearing up to be the future of fashion in Los Angeles and believes that bloggers have the power to share their message with the fashion world, and bring fashion to the forefront in LA.

On August 23rd 2010, Fashion Los Angeles and Two Point Oh LA launched Bloggers' Café, with an intimate gathering at Fashion Los Angeles’ headquarters. With only 50% of the membership in attendance Fashion Los Angeles saw their web traffic grow by 300%!

Bloggers’ Cafè is a bi-monthly event hosted by Fashion Los Angeles and Two Point Oh LA aiming to give brands and designers the opportunity to unite with the best in Los Angeles online fashion media in an informal setting. Designers and brand representatives are given a forum to voice their vision, and show and share their line with members of Two Point Oh LA. And, in turn, members of Two Point Oh LA are encouraged to share these fashion innovators’ work with their readers.

Bloggers' Cafe will run every other week, beginning with an audience of ten and building to an audience of one hundred by the launch of Fashion Los Angeles' official fashion week event in February 2011.

In October Bloggers’ Cafè will provide unique coverage for Fashion Los Angeles’ inaugural LA Fashion Week event, a unique pop-up shop, Meet the Public.

What exactly is Fashion Los Angeles?
It is an entirely new platform to position Los Angeles globally, as a recognized catalyst for fashion innovation, and a credible fashion capital. In addition to fashion, our team brings extensive event, marketing, and design experience for global brands, to our integrated platform.

FASHION LOS ANGELES is the only West Coast fashion and lifestyle event of its kind, rooted in community to bring together innovative methods of fashion exhibition with the intelligence of leading edge technologies, in one immersive platform, positioned for global reach.

There is a lot of noise about what fashion week in Los Angeles is. Unfortunately when producers continue to create small events without a community voice or focus, the industry suffers. Fashion Los Angeles combines elements of the fashion industry, from classic runway presentation, to media and technology driven presentations, public and private special events,

Our experience is deep and our strategic reach is broad: the platform is aligned with key industry stakeholders to deliver the most compelling value for your dollar, and return on investment.

Keep up with all the buzz...

Follow Two Point Oh! LA and Fashion Los Angeles on Twitter!

Become a Two Point Oh! LA and Fashion Los Angeles Facebook Fan!

Fab highlights from my fellow fashionistas!

The Love/Hate Relationship With Fashion

Edited by Debutante Clothing

I’m always complaining about going out to fashion events by myself – I just don’t have many friends that are into fashion. While some people think fashion is frivolous and contributes nothing to the world, others are curating museum exhibits featuring 20th century clothing. This week’s links made me think about the love/hate camps in fashion. Starting with Grit and Glamour’s post on bloggers getting backlash from fashion insiders, Houndstooth + Tortoiseshell’s refreshingly funny admission of Tavi envy, or Fab Lab’s hate of people who hate. But there is some love in sight – British Style Bloggers reminds us to look in the mirror and love ourselves. Enjoy!

Note from Editor : Please be sure to check out the IFB Conference at NYFW : Evolving Influence

Links à la Mode: February 4th

• A Dress & A Bike – Why breaking the love of one particular brand has been good for my personal style


• British Style Bloggers – Some gems to remember


• Debutante Clothing – Going to a Vintage Show? Insider Tips & Interview


• dirty hems – lacroix by lacroix


• Fab Blab – Why I Hate People Who Ostracize Fashion


• fête à fête – Review of Guerlain’s Spring 2010 Cherry Blossom makeup & the new Rouge G Le Brillant lipstick


• Friend in Fashion – Luxe Vintage


• grit and glamour – Fashion’s Knickers are in a Twist


• hello beauty! – Benefit Stay Don’t Stray: An innovative new primer to lock down shadows AND concealer


• Houndstooth + Tortoiseshell – Young fashion blogger incites curiousity, envy


• Independent Fashion Bloggers – Get Out There : How To Cover Events Without Feeling Like an Idiot


• Lillys Roses – How to DIY your own Chanel Jade nail polish


• Mariel's Castle – Haute Couture 101


• Model Max – MAT GORDON: The ModelWatch Interview


• Oranges and Apples – Top websites for ethical shopping


• Retro Chick – Ethical Design Spotlight – Junky Styling


• Styletastic – To fur or not to fur?


• Stylist Diva – : Are Fashion Bloggers taking over the world?


• Tatiana Supports the Arts – Etsy Window Shopping: Queen Elizabeth I Roundup


• the brooklyn posh blog – He loves me, he loves me not, he loves me, red hot


• THE COVETED – Pretty Dresses at the VioletvilleVintage.com launch


• White Rabbit – The inspiration behind my Merlixa Designs millinery collection


• [the3st] – Interview with Amy Smilovic of Tibi