Bjorn Does Mercedes Benz Fashion Week-Part 2
Last week we covered a couple of the top trends, bright accents of color and oversized knits! These are looks that anyone can do just by adding to what we already have in our closets. I have noticed that where people go wrong is only having a few “outfits” that “go together”.  While watching the shows, what really makes a strong wardrobe is mix- ability of the pieces in it.  I definitely saw that trend in what celebrities wore.

At Pamella Roland, a designer known for dressing women for red carpet events there were many to watch for their own personal style.  Some were dressed down such as Mena Suvari of “American Beauty” fame. She had on a pair of jeans cashmere sweater, leather jacket and statement animal print scarf in a bright blue.  She looked great and knew that accessories are the way to go!  She sat in front of me at the show and posed ever so graciously for the picture.

Actress Alfre Woodard wore a striking black and white print jacket over a simple top.  I told her she would look great at the Academy Awards in one of Ms. Roland’s designs, to which she replied, “You have to have a flat stomach for that!”  Nice to see celebrities face the same wardrobe dilemma doesn’t it?  She was so nice.

Brooke Shields sat in the front row across from me, next to one of the designer’s daughters.  She looked stunning in a little black dress, and showed off her legs with sheer black hosiery and heels.  Simple and beautiful is always the way to go.

Down the row from her was Nigel Barker and his wife, who both looked great, she in a LBD, and he in an open button down and blazer.  They held hands during the show!

Also on hand was Ramona Singer from “The Real Housewives of New York City”, who posed for me in her Pamella Roland frock.  Keeping with the black and white trend, this dress looked fabulous under a black-cropped jacket.

Also spotted that day at the Thuy show was Tabatha Coffey, star of “Tabatha’s Salon Takeover” on Bravo TV.  She always looks chic, and knows that understatement is key.  With her simple black turtleneck worn with a knit skirt, she complemented her platinum hair perfectly.  She was so nice to pose for a photograph with me and chat for a bit.  Notice that I also have on a turtleneck with a “hand knit” looking scarf to ward off the Manhattan chill.  This trend of scarves is absolutely huge!  By covering the shows at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week, I have come to learn that “stars” have the same insecurities that we all do when it comes to dressing ourselves.  But the one thing we don’t have is people taking our pictures and commenting about our ensembles!

Every look on these celebrities is something that could be achieved by simply shopping for appropriate items at the Goodwill Retail Store & Donation Center.  Great style is about editing what the eye sees, and focusing on the individual not necessarily the clothing.  Clothing should enhance us not overwhelm us!  Next week, more celebrities and trends from the tents in Bryant Park!

Take a sneak peek at Pamella Roland Finale at Fashion Week 2010