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It’s hard to believe that in less than a month, I’ll be back in New York City for February fashion week. Fashion week is one of my favorite times of the year and a great time to get away and get inspired. I always come home from New York feeling energized and excited about work! I share why I go to NYFW here, but today I thought I’d share my process on figuring out NYFW packing essentials!
Figuring Out NYFW Packing Essentials
About a month or two before fashion week, I hit up Pinterest. You can see a few of my previous fashion week looks here, as well as my street style inspo board! On Pinterest, I search for keywords like “street style” or “winter fashion week” and try to get the creative juices flowing.
Google Previous Fashion Weeks
Google “February Fashion Week 2019” and take a look at what other bloggers wore and how they dressed up their coats and boots. February is a little bit of a relief since it’s all about jackets, layers, and cold-weather accessories!
Shop Your Closet
I have so many clothes but when I first started going to fashion week, I thought all of my clothes had to be new so I’d break the bank on new outfits and accessories. Last September and in February I’ll be wearing pieces from my closet! One reason I like Pinterest so much is it gives me new ideas on how to style pieces I already own. Why buy an item of clothing if it can’t be worn and styled half a dozen ways.
If You Have to Shop, Rent
If you’re just dying for new fashion week pieces, try renting instead of buying. If you buy pieces, wear, and return, most of the time retailers can tell items have been worn and they get thrown away. This is so wasteful and harmful to the environment! By using Rent the Runway or Nuuly, you can have new pieces without waste.
Borrow Clothes from a Blogger Friend
Another cool way to get different clothes for fashion week is borrowing pieces from a trusted blogger friend. You could also make it a cool challenge to see how you style the pieces differently!
Email Brands to Collaborate
Another great way to get items for your fashion week is to email your favorite brands. See if they want to collaborate. Offer to do a recap blog post of all of your outfits and Instagram posts + stories in exchange for items!
What are your NYFW packing essentials? Let me know in a comment below!
So exciting! These are all such great ideas! I am an advocate for shopping your closet. So many people think that you have to buy all new everything for NYFW but really, it’s more about HOW you style your clothing so wearing things you already own is a great idea. I also love renting!
Lizzie
http://www.lizzieinlace.com
So jealous you’ll be heading to NYFW! Can’t wait to follow along! Also totally in love with those shoes!
So jealous you’ll be heading to NYFW! Can’t wait to follow along! Also totally in love with those shoes!!
I don’t plan on going this year but this post is definitely hopeful! That top of yours is gorgeous!
http://www.rdsobsessions.com
gosh its been a few years since I was able to get up to new york during fashion week!!! maybe this fall.. these are great tips though! renting is definitely a good idea!
xx rebecca // thecrystalpress.com
Wowza, you are prepared! I have no plans to go to NYFW any time soon, because I don’t know if I’ll ever have the funds to make it happen. Ya know – tax season coming at me and all that haha. But it looks like a blast for those who can make it!
I totally agree with all of this girl friend!!! And I LOVE this top of yours – so fabulous! Morgan and I will be there – would love to see you!
xo Laura Leigh
http://louellareese.com
This outfit is so cute! I love the sleeves and am in love with the shoes!!
Kileen
cute & little
These are such great tips for a NYFW newbie!
Great advice! I love shopping my own closet and creating new looks.
What fun shoes and a great monochrome outfit! 🙂 I’ve never been to a fashion week but I always love seeing the outfits from it and the street style! So this was an interesting post behind the scenes of how to get organised for it! 🙂
Hope that your week is off to a good start 🙂
Hello! statement sleeves – you wear them so well. I would look like a joker. 😀
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Ok, this top is EVERYTHING!!! I love this look! Have the best time love!!