This week why don't you ...

{via DineOutIrene.com}

Fall will officially begin on Friday, but Fall weather has already arrived here in NYC. While many people are mourning Summer's departure, I'm ecstatic. This is by far my favorite season ... mainly for the fashion, but also because I won't be a hot, sweaty mess when I get out of the subway. I also feel more inspired to get out and do something, like one of these events happening this week:

• See: Tickets went on sale this week for Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater at New York City Center. Performances don't begin until November 30th, but do yourself a favor and get your tickets now before all the best shows (and seats!) are gone.

• Eat: 80% of the local farmers who supply NYC greenmarkets were adversely affected by Hurrican Irene, with 10% of them reporting a loss of 70 to 100% of their harvest. Chefs and restaurants around the city will participate in Dine Out Irene on Sept 25th, donating 10% of that day's sales to aid those farmers. You can reserve a table can via OpenTable.com. 

• Do: The Feast of San Gennaro is an annual MUST do in NYC. Take to the streets of Little Italy now through September 25th for entertainment, yummy Italian street food and of course the annual cannoli eating contest.

• Shop: New season items at ASOS are 20% off in honor of London Fashion Week. Visit the site now and enter code 'SHOPLFW' at checkout to get your savings.

Have any additions for this list? Tell me in the comments!


This week why don't you is a weekly s+s feature spotlighting culture, entertainment and local NYC events/businesses you should see, hear, shop, eat or do. If you have an item you would like included in this list please send an email to StyleSaveur@gmail.com for review.

Inspired by ... NYFW Street Style Looks

Like every fashionable girl, I've been glued to my computer/iPhone absorbing all the information I possibly can regarding New York Fashion Week. I pretty much love everything about NYFW - the excitement of the runway shows, the discovery of a new talent and the impeccable style of the fashion mavens attending the shows. The looks off the runway are just as fascinating as the Spring/Summer 2012 collections being shown in the tents, perhaps more so since you can actually buy/wear them right now. Here are some of the street style looks I'm loving from the ladies at the tents:

Eva Chen - Beauty Director, Teen Vogue
{via Vogue}

Lisa Marie McComb - Stylist, Visual Therapy
{via The Cut}

Caroline Cissa - Executive Fashion Director, TANK
{via The Cut}

Amanda Weiner - Senior Fashion Editor, GOTHAM
{via The Cut}

Taylor Sterling - Founder, Glitter Guide
{via The Cut}

Joan Smalls - Model
{via Harper's Bazaar}

Katie Ciepluch and Morgan Wendelborn - Shopbop
{via Harper's Bazaar}

{via Vogue}

{via Vogue}

What have been some of your favorite street style looks from this season?

This week why don't you ...

GOODNESS pop-up restaurant housed at Ed's Chowder House on the Upper West Side
Photo Credit: Abe Shaw

If you didn't realize we're in the midst of New York Fashion Week then I might have to take your pulse. Throughout the week fashion devotees will be traipsing all over town viewing Spring/Summer 2012 fashions from top brands and up & coming designers. If you're not able to catch a cab in Manhattan, this is why. Here are some fashionable NYC happenings to add to your calendar for the week if you're not heading to the tents or need a place to escape the madness:

• Eat: Full service NYFW pop-up restaurant GOODNESS from Lancome model Elettra Wiedemann, which features locally sourced, healthy appetizers, entrees and desserts prepared by a few of NYC's top chefs. GOODNESS is open daily from 7am - 3pm for breakfast in the space typically used by Ed's Chowder House, directly across the street from the tents at Lincoln Center, through Sept 14th. Featured chefs include Nick Wilbur of Fat Radish, Christopher Randell of Whitehall, Rob Newton of Seersucker and Ed Brown of Ed's Chowder House. Reservations can be made via the GOODNESS website or Gilt City.

• See:  NYFW runway shows from the comfort of your desk, couch, bed via livestreams on YouTube's Live Runway and First Comes Fashion.

• Shop: Buy the street style looks seen on the fashion glitterati attending NYFW through American Express Street Seen, in partnership with Style.com and Net-A-Porter. Visit Style.com daily for top street style looks from the tents, as shot by Tommy Ton, and the opportunity to "shop the look" and recreate your favorite outfit (I'm eyeing a red skinnies/plaid button down pairing.) Added bonus - American Express Cardmembers get $100 off any $500 purchase from Net-A-Porter.

• Do: Travel out to the Long Island wine country for Food & Wine's Harvest East End Festival Tasting on Saturday, Sept 17th. Join East End wineries, restaurants, farmers and food artisans in celebrating all things wine and food from the area - taste wine from 28 different local winemakers and eat locally sourced dishes from 18 different East End restaurants. Tickets are $125 and benefit three local East End charities. 

Have any additions for this list? Tell me in the comments!


This week why don't you is a weekly s+s feature spotlighting culture, entertainment and local NYC events/businesses you should see, hear, shop, eat or do. If you have an item you would like included in this list please send an email to StyleSaveur@gmail.com for review.

Words of Wisdom

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As we all head out  to take advantage of the last official weekend of Summer, remember that every day is a celebration and the fun doesn't end on Tuesday.

xoxo
 - neahle ize`

PS: I'll be back to my regular posting schedule next week. Just in time for Fashion Week!