Welcome to the Big Apple!

Since NYC seems to be a hotspot for celebrity sightings and run-ins, I find it only appropriate to dedicate the first post to my first celebrity encounter. My third day here, my roommate Julie and I decided to attend the Fashion's Night Out events. My research discovered that Clinton Kelly, one of my favorite TV personalities and fashion messiah to the helpless, was going to be doing a fall preview at Macy's.  Even before I moved here, I was commenting how great it would be to run into him. Here was my chance!

Putting together my outfit with the hopes of meeting someone very fashionable was rather difficult, if not sheer frustrating. The summer heat and humidity was still "blessing" us with its presence and I was so delirious from the weather I could not make up my mind as to what to wear. I didn't want to wear the same dresses I had been all week because I was tired of those, and just wanted to look hip and put together. I settled on a sheer top that I feel "hip" in and paired it with pants that I thought would work. Looking back, the color choice might not have been right and in hindsight I would have worn something else, but what can you do. 

I made sure to get there early because I didn't know how crazy it was going to be. I got there with about an hour or so before the event to save Julie and I a seat. There were only two other ladies there at the time, and I made myself comfortable in the first row. I began to strike up a conversation with the young woman sitting next to me. She was wearing a simple black dress with really interesting gold metal detailing on the hips. Observing her simple, classy outfit made me feel like a teenager that wears multiple fashion statements at once. When you shouldn't. She commented that she had just run into Clinton while she was waiting and he commented on how great she looked. Awesome. I thought about moving to another row where Clinton wouldn't be distracted by my outfit (it was pretty bright), but I didn't want to lose the great seats. Maybe he would give me a makeover. Well, when I looked around again, that was doubtful. There was an older women waiting, wearing a well-worn t-shirt, mom jeans, and sneakers. She probably let her roots grow out for weeks hoping Clinton would pick her for a free makeover. I would.

While we were waiting, someone came by to give me a numbered card. I was eligible to meet Clinton after! I chatted with the young woman next to me as more people started to arrive. She was also an avid Clinton fan and super excited, even giddy at times. Julie eventually arrive and the event got underway. There were three separate looks that were shown to us, mostly highlighting I.N.C. brand. I really wasn't impressed with the clothes that were presented, however he made a comment that he hadn't pulled the looks, so someone from Macy's must have. In general I'm not a fan of the I.N.C. brand because (to me) it's like a crappier made version of what is in style, and their patterns and colors are weird. After the fashion show, Clinton took questions and did a great job of not only answering the question (humorously I may add), but giving fashion advice that was empowering to women's self esteem. Having watched him on What Not To Wear for the last like 10 years, I didn't learn anything new really, but it was great to see him do what he does best.

After my new friend and I got in line to meet Clinton. I had forgotten to get Julie a numbered ticket too, so she was not able to come in to meet him. Before my turn, I wasn't sure what to say to him. I just didn't want to sound stupid. When it was my turn, I told him my name and where I was from. I said I watch the show and thanked him for his fashion advice to the public all these years. Before I left, I asked if I could have a hug, which he was happy to do. He's really tall, even though he was sitting in a chair. It was such a neat moment and I'm so happy it happened. I'm going to frame the picture and put it on my wall so I don't forget to be fabulous. And I definitely won't wear that top with those pants again. :)