After a full day at the PROJECT SHOW, work turns to play as many of the major players in the contemporary fashion industry collaborate with various brands, artists & sponsors to create events that give brands, retailers and clients an opportunity to mingle, Vegas style. Nothing beats nightlife in Vegas, especially when you’re surrounded by your peers, clients, favourite DJ’s & artists. I’ve been to Vegas dozens of times, mostly to attend MAGIC for almost 10 years now, but it’s the festivities that go well into the night that have left me with some of my most memorable MAGIC & PROJECT SHOW moments. On the first night, Coco, Hoda & I decided to catch Lauryn Hill perform live at the House of Blues, then headed over to the Castellana Ballroom inside the Cosmopolitan Hotel, to meet up with my girls at the Billionaire Boys Club x Karmaloop partayyyy. xo

OUTFIT: Color block dress (some random boutique in NYC), Giuseppe Zanotti Yellow Wedge Sandals, Chanel Emerald Green Vintage Lambskin Bag, Hermes Medor Watch & Clik Clak, Fendi Cuff

The Giueseppe Zanotti Yellow Suede Wedges that I scored from the Giuseppe Zanotti store at the Bal Harbour Shops in Miami. Pretty right? Indeed, but 6 inches of pure pain that got worse every step I took. As you can already see, I have a ton of 6 inch shoes, but I refuse to wear uncomfortable shoes. I’m usually very skilled at picking the most comfortable sky high heels, but I failed miserably with these ones. There goes over $900 down the drain or I guess I’ll be selling these at Fashionably Yours asap. Look out for them online soon. lol. Perhaps you’ll have better luck with these than I did. They’re Size 7 in case you’re interested.

My fly girls. Awww.

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With my girls…Digit from LA & one of my best friends’ Jess from NY.

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I was in NYC again this week to catch a few NY Fashion Week shows before I fly out to Vegas to cover the Project Show. I’ve stayed at a ton of different hotels in NYC, and have always found the rooms too small, especially for the way I like to pack. This time around, I decided to book a King 1 Bedroom Suite at the Dream Hotel NYC. It was not only spacious, it was modern, clean and was equipped with 2 of everything including 2 full bathrooms! The service was superb, the food was exceptional and the bed!!! OMG! The bed. I am still dreaming about the bed at Dream Hotel! The beds were beyond comfortable with the softest sheets, which meant I was able to get a few very well rested nights sleeps. I will definitely be back to the Dream Hotel on my next NYC stay. The photos below do not do this room justice, but take my word for it. It was awesome. Stay tuned for my coverage of the Project Show in Las Vegas.

Room service from Sarafina Restaurant located downstairs at Dream Hotel.

2 work stations.

2 full bathrooms

2 closets and plenty of hangers.

Lots of room for all my stuff!

ASAP Rocky was in Toronto for a concert at the Opera House. My boys from Community 54 held an in-store signing, which I avoided but was complete chaos. Concert was dope. Packed. The ASAP Rocky boys really know how to entertain a crowd. lol. Drake made an appearance. Then there was an after party at The Great Hall which was a smoke filled room of boys in varsity jackets. I just happen to be rocking my vintage Roots varsity jacket, so I fit right in with the boys. Fun night.

OUTFIT: Alexander McQueen one-shoulder top, Topshop leggings, Chanel Vintage Chain Necklace, Moschino Belt, Hermes Collier De Chien & Clik Clak, Michael Kors watch, Links of London bracelet, Versace Runway Platform Boots, Chanel Red Flap Bag, 2-finger ring from Fashionably Yours

@ASVPxRocky x @GetJanet

Drake

I recently attended the 2012 All Black Wear Affair (ABWA) at Liberty Grand in Toronto, a huge annual event put on by my dear & long time friend Wayne Warner. I needed a last minute all black outfit so I put together this random outfit with a few of my favorite new pieces. Mainly, the Chanel Red 2.55 Classic Flap & Versace Cutout Platform Boots, both of which I’m totally obsessed with right now. I also finally got a chance to wear the crazy fun Versace for H&M choker. Wayne never ceases to amaze me with his ability to turn out a massive crowd on the coldest day of winter. It was a sea of well dressed ladies & gentleman dressed in black. Good times were had. xo

OUTFIT: Black sequin jacket (Mendocino), Armani dress, Topshop tights, Versace for H&M Choker, Versace ‘Gold Button Up’ Cutout Platform Boots, Chanel Red Classic 2.55 Flap, Cartier Diamond Trinity Ring,

I scored this Red Chanel Classic 2.55 Flap Bag from Fashionably Yours. I’ve always been a fan of red handbags in general, but there’s something extra special about the red & gold hardware combo. It’s a beauty and will surely be a part of my Chanel collection for years to come.

I spent my 2012 New Year’s Eve at Diddy‘s ‘Ciroc The New Year‘ Private Party inside his exquisite Miami Mansion. I knew my 2012 New Year’s Eve celebration was going to be a memorable one, just as soon I laid eyes on this beautiful Swarovski encrusted sequin cutout blush pink silk dress by Mandalay. This dress was yet another one of my amazing scores from Fashionably Yours and although I often pick outfits around my shoes, this year I flew to Miami in hopes to find the perfect shoes to go with this Cinderella worthy dress. I lucked out at Bal Harbour Shops with these oh-so-amazing Giuseppe Zanotti Swarovski ‘No Heel’ Platform Shoes. The dress and the shoes were two very good reasons to debut my Chanel ‘Tifanny Blue’ 2.55 Flap Bag...and oh, what a memorable night it was. CLICK HERE for a look inside Diddy’s #CIROCTHENEWYEAR 2012 Private Party at his Miami Mansion…xo


OUTFIT: Mandalay blush pink cutout sequin dress (Fashionably Yours), Chanel ‘Tiffany Blue’ 2.55 Flap Bag, Chanel Necklace & Earrings, Hermes pink H clic clak bracelet, Giuseppe Zanotti Swarovski Crystal No Heel Platform Peep Toe Shoes

I took a trip to Miami to spend New Years and spend time with loved ones. Wishing you and yours a prosperous 2012 filled with love, happiness & success. Stay tuned for updates on my #CIROCTHENEWYEAR night at Diddy’s Miami estate.

The Christmas holidays are my absolute favourite time of year. I love everything about Xmas; the food, the carols, the lights, the family, the love and the wonderful celebration of gift giving. I hosted my 2nd Annual Fashionably Yours Xmas Potluck dinner with my FY staff. Not only am I blessed with a hard working staff, they are each individually unique, stylish, smart, kind and so much fun. I’d like to think it’s partially to do with the fact that they have a super cool boss (lol). At the end of the day, we’re like a little family and I’m the mama. lol.

We exchanged Secret Santa gifts and everyone left with major designer scores. Jaystrut was my Secret Santa (again!), but I gifted each of them with special designer items to suit each their individual styles. Only at a Fashionably Yours X-mas party, does everyone leave with Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Marc Jacobs, Hermes & Gucci. They work hard all year round, so X-mas is my time to spoil them. And then they spoiled me right back. There were tears of joy (Michelle), non-stop laughter (Jaystrut) and a shit load of Gucci (Hoda). We didn’t get any group shots this time, but shout out to Richard, Alison, Kathryn, Hailey & Paula who are a little camera shy. I love my team. xo

OUTFIT: (Yes, I wore red & green). Red sheer blouse (from Mendocino), Topshop green jeans, Hermes Black/Gold H belt & Clic Clak, Chanel necklace & earrings, Matiko leopard wedge boots

Presents from my staff…Christian Louboutin x Chanel books & a Links of London horseshoe charm (because I’m good luck). The books are amazing and will go nicely with the rest of my growing collection of designer coffee table books.

X-mas tree done the Fashionably Yours way…

My little Chloe was anxious to open presents