Daily Inspiration: The Bergdorf Goodman Holiday Windows

Holy hell, Bergdorf Goodman always does it up and does it right. Aren't these windows just the most inspiring? I could see myself standing in-front of them in the cold for a couple hours just examining every immaculate detail. Each window is based off an American holiday. I am very partial to the Valentine's window... pink and sweets and apparently 200 cakes, 300 cookies, and 500 pieces of candy... yum.

Also if you haven't watched it yet, I really suggest watching Scatter My Ashes At Bergdorf's. It's on Netflix so there are no excuses! I really loved it and it gives a wonderful insight on the history of Bergdorf's as well as how these decadent windows are created.

Photos are from Bergdorf Goodman's Blog

MBBFW: Christopher Palu of Project Runway Presentation

If you know me... you may know I am a HUGE Project Runway fan. I may not be a super fan (hope you watched that episode! I won't spoil it don't worry.) but I certainly know a lot about the show and the cast. When I heard Christopher Palu from season 10 would be speaking at a local college for Mercedes Benz of Buffalo Fashion Week, I knew I had to attend.

Christopher spoke about his trials and tribulations to get to where he is now. Before Project Runway he struggled to get into FIT but continued to work toward his goals. Eventually, he was accepted into the program and carried on towards his dreams by working as an intern at Vera Wang and Elle Magazine. He then gained a real position at Sam Edelman until he was eventually laid off. He says it was a "blessing in disguise" because shoe design wasn't his ultimate goal. Christopher is a clothing designer at heart, so when we received call backs from Project Runway he thought his dreams could really come true.

Christopher went from unemployed, to ruling Project Runway season 10. He was one of the final four (receiving 4th place) however won four challenges throughout the season, the first episodes challenge, the Rockettes challenge, the Baby's R Us challenge, and the Lord & Taylor challenge. His skills are very impressive and it's no surprise this is why he made it so far in the competition.

"If you give it, you'll definitely get it back" said Christopher about the help he received in his final collection. His sisters and his boyfriend helped him to complete his looks and he seemed very grateful for such. Christopher was such a sweet and genuine person, and extremely down to earth. He is now currently working at Haute Hippie as a designer and is happy with where he is at in his life!


Check out my other Project Runway post, when I was invited to The Project Runway Reunion in NYC last February!

Project Runway Reunion - NYFW

 

I recently won a contest on one of my favorite blogs, Nitrolicious. The contest was to attend a Project Runway also a new HP Envy x2 Laptop/Tablet! I took one of my best girl friend's (and hair stylist) and off we went on our little weekend getaway to New York. The trip was delayed and almost cancelled, but we were determined to brave the storm and make it to NY in time for the event.

As soon as I walked into the event I was starstruck. Fashion designers galore, bloggers that I read every day, and people of some sort of higher social status.

The event was great, the fashion's shown were also unique but also a couple pieces we've seen before.

Overall, it was a great time and to be among so much talent was a treat. Thank you Nitrolicious & HP for having me!