KCFW: Parties + Runways, Feb. 27 - March 3

It's that time of year again!  An exhausting (in the best way possible) week full of parties, planning, people watching, photographing, oohing and ahhing and general mayhem (lol!)  

Don't forget to join me and many of my fellow KC bloggers as we style models for the KCFW Kick-off party at the Garment District Boutique this Wednesday from 6-9pm.  

The official press release from KCFW:

Kansas City Fashion Week, LLC is excited to announce the kick off for our Spring 2013 five-day fashion experience with a public event held at The Garment District Boutique on Wednesday, February 27th.



The Garment District has been a boutique sponsor and supporter of Kansas City Fashion Week since it was established in 2011. “KCFW is honored to partner with The Garment District for our official kick-off event. They have been strong supporters of our events and their location is the perfect representation of Kansas City Fashion Week,” stated Teisha Barber, Executive Director.



This free event open to the public will include a live fashion show, styled by local fashion bloggers, and live entertainment provided by Kansas City Fashion Week’s official house DJ, GENT. Spirits will also be available and provided by Kansas Clean Distilled Whiskey, KCFW’s Presenting Sponsor.



The Garment District Boutique carries a variety of cutting-edge fashion designs and labels. This one-of-a-kind boutique offers consumers the opportunity to shop while also indulging in a cocktail. "We are proud to be a part of another season of Kansas City Fashion Week. The talent of designers and all those that come together to volunteer their time is such an exciting time for Kansas City's growth in the country's Fashion scene,” commented Annette Pinter, Sales Manager at The Garment District.



Wednesday, February 27th
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm



Featuring: GENT



The Garment District Boutique
1350 Main Street, KCMO
** Valet parking will be available on Main Street, directly across from The Garment District Boutique

For schedules and tickets (don't forget the tickets!) visit kcfashionweek.com.  

Won't be able to make the parties or the shows?  Follow me on Instagram and Twitter (@_TripleP) and Facebook (Pretty, Polished, Perfect) as I snap shots of the fashion-filled week!

Social KC - Fashion's Night Out

I was asked to style an outfit for Halls Kansas City, specifically for Fashion's Night Out.  Hmmmmmm.......a chance to create a look using anything from within Halls' four walls?  Yes please.  

Of course I couldn't resist this Oscar de la Renta sequin top, or these Alice + Olivia leather side-strip leggings.  Paired with this ultra-luxe Max Mara coat, Tory Burch cross-body, gorgeous necklace and chic flats, and I was more than happy to put my name on it.

Kelly of Twenty Six East and I snapped some pictures of our styled mannequins before meeting Halls' President, Kelly Cole:

Photo courtesy of East Second Street

Mr. Cole saw my mannequin and  joked, "This one must be yours.  You do like color."  I do like color.  Does anyone else feel that wearing black always looks........the same?  You can throw in some stripes, patterns, or polka dots, but those outfits stand out as.......black (and sometimes white.)

Met up with some of the lovely KC bloggers:

From top left: Megan, Emily, Kelly, me, Sandy, and Shea.

Halls kept the party atmosphere alive with drinks from Snow & Co.:

Chocolate chip cookies and Gucci (my conciliatory party since I don't drink alcohol):

Chanel pop-ups (and the lovely Louise LeMans):

Photo courtesy of Halls Kansas City

And we ran into Suzanne and her Charming Man (actually at J. Crew but this picture works):

Photo courtesy of  Halls Kansas City

I had to include a picture of my favorite Bobbi Brown make-up artist, Susan (on the left.)  I highly recommend her the next time you go in:

Photo courtesy of Halls Kansas City

I tagged along with some fellow bloggers to check out the other parties to be found on the Country Club Plaza.  We hit the red carpet:

I think we were supposed to be going for "funny" but I call this "awkward."  Gee, thanks Robbie ;) Photo courtesy of
J. Robert Schraeder  and Ink Magazine.

Stopped by The Parlor (coming soon to the Country Club Plaza!) pop-up shop, where I got my make-up re-touched and my hair de-frizzed (note: how is it not supposed to be insulting when you ask someone, "Oh, would you like me to add some de-frizzer to your hair?"  I mean, what are you trying to say?  Is my hair frizzy or something?? Just kidding, I know my hair is frizzy.......) and was too busy to snap a picture.

We hit J. Crew which was, honestly, very quiet compared to Halls.  Halls had the best environment for shopping, socializing and fun, hands down.

I headed to the Power & Light District and caught the tail-end of the party at The Garment District Boutique (which was an another great party), where I ran into model Jasmine Moore and new friend DeAundre Kurney:

Next we headed over the The Gallery for the Kansas City Fashion Week FNO party.  Photographer Kris Hanke's "photo booth" idea was a huge hit (really, who doesn't like having their picture taken, especially after a few cocktails??"

This guy, who also happened to be the official KCFW DJ. Photo courtesy of Kris Hanke and KCFW.