While last season had me yearning for every piece from certain collections. (ie 3.1 Phillip Lim, Rag & Bone) This time around I didn't feel the same overwhelming obsession with any particular collection. As I'm not a minimalist, I found many of the all white collections a bit monotonous and often uninteresting. My favorites contain unique prints, dramatic silhouettes, and unseasonal adornment, all standing memorable in my mind. They reign in no particular order, but alphabetical.

Clover Canyon

Raw blueprint-prints, fringed unfinished hems, and a spring coat covered in stripes, dots, and oversized florals all proved to be practical statement coats for spring. 

Delpozo 

Macrame lace, unexpected silhouettes, braid detailing, and ruffles that are everything but frilly. The silhouettes were as memorable as the detailing. 

Marc Jacobs

Oversized sweatshirts, dark hibiscus floral prints, and tassels; Marc was practically singing to the Style Marc choir throughout the show. While the collection doesn't exactly read spring, I think thats why I liked it so much. In addition the hair was reminiscent of Hannah Horvath from Girls post DIY hair chop.

Ostwald Helgason

Through the bright mulit-colored florals, to the whimsical balloon animal motif each piece was wearable, and commercially buy able without being boring.

Opening Ceremony

Other than shoes and bags, jackets are another love of mine. These jackets, inspired by Korean Jeogori jackets, in floral and abstract motifs were the perfect collision against the rougher leather jacket and overall fast and furious theme of the show. 

All photos from Style.com

While my birthday happens to fall in the later days of summer, and the early days of it's almost, fall it's all most fall excitement, this list could be taken either as 'Fall Favorites' or 'Birthday Must Haves.'

Conveniently they coincide with each other.

1. Comme Des Garcon Embossed Makeup Bag - I've taken a liking to using multiple wallets per bag, so throw in a pouch and it might really liven things up.

2. Marc Jacobs Honey -  I've yet to smell this, however Marc has never let me down before in terms of scent, and I can't resist another cute bottle to add to my collection.

3. 3.1 Phillip Lim Sono Mama (as you are) Tank - the beaded collar reminds be a bit of Dannijo, but once again much like Marc, Phillip can do no wrong.

4. Kurt Geiger Close toed slip on - These remind me both of my grandma, and my childhood seeing as the straps are reminiscent of those the mary-janes I lived in as a chid. They also act as the middle man that could ease me back into nude/neutral footwear after ruining a pair of nude Jimmy Choos a few months prior. (Rest In Peace)

5. Lulu Frost Halo Ring - I don't know if you knew, but Beyonce and I happen to share the same birthday so it's really no surprise that she's all about the Halo too.

6. Leather Jacket - The search for the perfect leather jacket seems to be endless. Either I don't like the hardware, the belt that might hang awkwardly at the bottom, the collar, the sleeves etc etc. Or the small voice in the back of my head that's telling me maybe I should just listen to my dad who said, "you should get something practical, like something lined with fur"

7. Opening Ceremony iPhone Case - the shape on this case is so unique, as I've never been a huge iPhone case collector, it makes it seem worth it to upgrade my phone for this case.

8. Penny Loafers - The penny loafers I've been finding all follow the same trends: either they don't come in my size, or they are Balenciaga. (Pictured above are from Etsy)

In my last post I may have made a remark about frilly lace collared dresses, well nothing was more - Cydney what are you doing- when realizing that, post-hand-stitching the lace around the collar on this dress. I think this just goes to show how much my style varies dependent on my mood. While working 40+ hours per week I'm knocking down frivolous frocks and bright hues, then suddenly a week later (after my last day working for the summer) I'm making a hot pink silk dress with lace detailing... Regardless, I made this dress after debating between two Free People dresses, one of which was too long, and the other almost too short, thus it was time to DIY. 

New York Skyline Ring - Etsy, Spike Screw Ring - Forever 21, Latin Script Ring - Marc Jacobs

Hallelujah ~ I finally found a decent faux Balenciaga Ring Set via Forever 21

Black Slip - H&M, Halogen felt hat - Nordstrom Rack, Sunglasses - Nordstrom 

Alexander Wang Donna Bag - Barneys,  Sandals - Rag & Bone

In addition, please vote for me in H&M's 50 States of Fashion Contest! 

A few misc shoe/accessories photos from NYFW

Balenciaga bag showing signs of love.

 Miniature Celine. Come to me.

Alas, NYFW comes to a close with last but certainly not least: the Marc Jacobs show.  We arrived early, which was good because the show started on time (Kudos Marc, punctuality is key) and then swung around to the backstage entrance were we saw Miley Cyrus run up the stairs, nearly missing the show, and Russell Simmons arriving late, getting out of the car, and then quickly back in as they told him the show had already started. One of the crew members begun telling us about the set, which was phenomenal and unlike anything else this season. (See the set)

 Maj Maj Maj

Marc Jacobs was my valentine.

 Absolutely loved Miley's outfit, and I have a new found sympathy for her because as witnessing, the paparazzi are actually terrifying. 

 Cara Delevingne and Derek Blasberg

Rachel Zoe and I. 

She is honestly perfect beyond words, she was so sweet as she waited for my friend to unlock her phone to snap this photo, and then later posed for more photos. 

This was the perfect end to NYFW, and I cannot wait to see what happens next season.