Recently, I did a collaboration with S’well Bottle (seen here) to talk about the lead up to New York Fashion Week and the transformation the city goes through in preparation for the events, from relaxed Summer vibes to the hectic and fast paced. The streets of Manhattan basically turn into one big fashion show making everyone wanting to be a part of the fun. The outfits, the bags, the shoes, every last detail is thoroughly thought out by everyone involved. There are street-style photographers and paparazzi racing through the streets after the shows just to catch a glimpse of the incredible outfits. People from around the world come into the city for one big week-long event, from bloggers to magazine editors, designers, models and many more.
With that comes much preparation; from exercise, haircuts, fittings, to endless racks of clothing and accessories, all of which prep each and every outfit change because for most bloggers, the goal is to be photographed and shared across numerous social media platforms showing their unique sense of style. Having started my own blog in June, my focus has been to try and attend any/every fashion show I possibly can. There’s so much to learn from every show! Last fall I was fortunate enough to be working for a fashion blogger which allowed me access to some of the best shows, as well as a glimpse of the behind the scenes preparation for each day. The hair, makeup, styling and daily outfit changes all while racing from event to event by trying to snag the quickest mode of transportation whether that be taxi, Uber (or even a Citi Bike to maximize your time) can be hectic and even stressful at times. The key to staying sane during fashion week is all in the preparation, but also by staying active and incorporating some form of fitness, as I find it helps clear my head, relieves stress and allows me to focus for longer periods of time.
I also wanted to share some photos out and about in the city while always accompanied by my S’well bottle. For the most part they are filled with water (I try to drink a ridiculous amount per day) but I sometimes use the smaller one to bring ZICO coconut water or coffee cream to whatever coffee shop I stop in during my day.
Check out my post on the S’well Bottle website!
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