Derek Blasberg, fashion reporter and star magnet, has had quite the busy fall.  After taking on the insanity of NY fashion week, where we spotted him at every front row, and every party worth going to, he headed to London to show the Brits how a FW is properly done.  There he hobnobbed  with loads of British socials, and even had some time for partying-as evidenced at left at a party where he ran into our friend The Cobrasnake. The party is worth taking a gander at, if only to see what happens when you provide communal drinks and long plastic straws for guest.  Today, Mr. Blasberg is off to Paris, and off to more fashion shows, parties, and hobnobbing with stars. Keep up with him on twitter HERE. More photos below… More»

[Padma Lakshmi, Alice Temperley, Joy Bryant. Photos by Patrick McMullan] Alice Temperley debuted her Spring 2010 collection at Milk Studios during fashion week with inspiration drawing from darkly theatrical circus performers from the 1920s and 30s. A few good fashion revelers came to take in Temperley’s designs like Top Chef’s Padma Lakshmi, Derek Blasberg, Fabiola Beracasa, The MisShapes’ Leigh Lezark, and beachwear designer Pooneh Mohazzabi. I caught up with model/actress Joy Bryant to get the 411 on Kanye and to find out some ways in which Patrick Swayze inspired her. After that I chased down model/cookbook author and TopChef co-host, Padma Lakshmi, as she was fleeing Milk Studios to get to a dinner…

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Running from one show to the next, and party hopping can take a toll on a girl (or a boy!). So how did Rachelle, Douglas Marshall and I do it all week? Sorry, no magic spells to share with you, but we can let you know what we brought around in our bags all week to get us through the madness. Between the three of us, we think we should have you pretty much covered. Just in case you find yourself in a bind come FW Fall ‘10. See ya in February! [Marc Jacobs SS '10 Bag via The Purse Blog] More»

[Photo by BILLY FARRELL for PMc].

In a blink it seems like Fashion Week came and went, but yesterday’s conclusion included some highlights to close things out with a bang. Among them the always star-packed Calvin Klein show. More»

There are simple “Do’s” and “Don’ts” of style we all know to follow during Fashion Week. Just the little things so you don’t end up on the pages of the Worst Dressed list, mocked endlessly online, or laughed at behind your back. The facts of fashion, really. But then there are the things that totally slip your mind: Sleeping, smiling, wearing your pants. The big things in life. Sound easy? Apparently it isn’t for everyone…  More»

After a week of parties, just as many days of shows, and who can forget the VMAs and their aftermath, it seems like all of New York City is struggling to stay on their feet. So how can we expect to look good for the cameras (oh yeah, and our jobs) for the final day, and night, of Fashion Week? We’ve got a few simple tips for pulling your act together so even if you’re not feeling up to speed, no one knows that you’re feeling like a bona-fide hot mess.

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[Front row at Marc Jacobs. Photo by BILLY FARRELL for PMc] With what seems like hundreds of shows it’s hard to tell who the big players in town are. And it’s true - it does change a lot on a day to day basis. But to make sure you get the best coverage of the biggest names, we’re going to help you out a bit - because we don’t want you to be the last to know when everyone is gabbing around the water cooler about who took who’s front row seat, now do we?… More»

[All photos by NEIL RASMUS for PMc]. Everything they touch turns to gold, or rather, turns to a huge commercial success and millions of more dollars for them. The Olsen Twins (wait,they don’t like being called that anymore, do they?) presented the Spring 2010 collection for The Row, their much lauded clothing line. More»

[All photos by KEITH LEW for ScallywagandVagabond]. We know how you feel: it’s the end of another long day. While Fashion Week is like every holiday rolled into one, you can’t avoid getting brutally tired. And your feet hurt. As much as you want to run home into bed, you can’t leave the computer without checking out that last show with the latest looks. We’ll help you out by keeping it snappy: see Tibi, SPURR, Max Azria and Toni Francesc’s time in the tents; and the pieces you’ll be seeing while navigating that fall event calendar. Quickly! More»

[Photo via @jasonbinn] Yesterday, Lindsay Lohan and Taylor Momsen were spotted snuggling up in the front row seats at the G Star show. Lately, Momsen (who is 16 mind you), has been putting on quite the bad girl show. There were those photos of her showing off her panties that surfaced this morning, and there’s that rock band of hers shes been touring the LES with all year.

But this time, she’s really flirting with fire…and we can’t see this little friendship ending safely. On the other hand, they do kindof make a cute couple don’t they? What are the laws in NY state on statutory rape for lesbians these days anyway? We kid, we kid. Now THERE’s a question to ponder this afternoon…. More»

[Elettra Wiedemann, Lisa Salzer, Nina Freudenberger, Serena Merriman, Bryna Butler. Photos by PMc] Fashion Week is nearing its’ end and even though your heads are probably spinning with prints, metallics, minis, and pastels by the masses, the fun isn’t over yet. Sorry kids, there’s still one more day to go. However, for those in need of giving your heels a rest during the endless days at the tents, The Haute Look Lounge has you covered… More»