Top fashion insiders give us the scoop on how they survive LG Fashion Week in style.
LARA CERONI, Senior Web Editor, ELLE Canada
Day Before: I get a facial, mostly because I know I'm not going to have much time to sleep, eat properly, or drink a lot of water. I find it a great way to ease into the madness of fashion week. That 1.5 hour appointment clears my mind and let's me have a moment for me before I hit the ground running.
Three Essentials: My Moleskin notepad, a bag of almonds (because food is non-existent) and my Blackberry. Admittely, I'm not a huge "tweeter" during fashion week: everyone does it and, no matter the originality of your voice, it's redundant. I do like to take candid snaps with my camera, though, of whatever I find inspiring in that moment.
Fashion Week Style: I appreciate those people who just go for it, and those that veer on the theatrical, but because I'm going to the shows straight from work, I tend to opt for clothes that have a great shelf-life and will last my 10-12 hour workday. I'm a bit obsessed with sheath dresses at the moment (especially those from BCBG). I love the ease and fluidity of the silhouette, so I'll wear reincarnations of that paired with my tried-and-true leather jacket and a great pair of booties. I'm likely not going to be snapped for any street style photo galleries because of how simple the look is, but that's ok. I feel put together without giving the impression I ripped my closet apart trying to find that perfect outfit.
What I will play with is accessories (those that know me know I'm absolutely fanatical about jewelry). I'm actually trying to budget my finances so I can buy all of Dandi Maestre's recent collection. The entire lot.
Go-To Shoes: Finsk gold, snakeskin platform heels. Ridiculously high, but incredibly comfortable. I'll likely wear those the entire week.
Can’t Wait To Wear: Anything from Denis Gagnon. Absolutely anything. I adore that man.
Emergency Beauty Kit: MAC blotting papers, Dermalogica Antioxidant Hydramist and NARS "Angelika" lip gloss.
Fashion Week Pet Peeve: Major attitude. I loathe that notion of the more attitude you convey, the more respect you seemlingly deserve. We're all in this game together, so let's support each other and drop the drama.
Post Fashion Week Wind-Down: Gym, wine, sleep. Repeat.
