All Entries in the "New York Fashion Week" Category
NYFW: Dinner with Glam Media
This past NYFW, Glam.com invited their bloggers to have dinner at SoHo House in NYC. It’s always a pleasure to attend this event and see some of my favorite fellow bloggers. The food was absolutely amazing and the bartender was on point. I think she made me the best Cosmo, I’ve ever had. Not only [...]
NYFW: The Heart Truth Red Dress Collection
I never imagined when I was diagnosed with heart disease that my life would end up where it is now. I’ve been extremely blessed. I’ve used my diagnosis to spread the word to others about the dangers of heart disease by starting the Bleeding Heart Project. I was also able to start Swa-Rai.com in between [...]
NYFW: These Flats Saved My Life…
So, I’m finally back in Chicago and I have ton of things to catch you up on… If you never been to New York believe me it is truly a fun yet grueling experience! Between fashion shows, events, dinners, cocktails and great times with friends mama is extremely worn out! Even though I take this [...]
My New York Fashion Week Survival Kit c/o Gilt Groupe
You guys already know the love I have for Gilt.com, they are truly one of my favorite places to buy designers items for a fraction of the cost. Since I’m here in New York for Fashion Week the good people over at Gilt sent over a NYFW Survival Kit, which is just what I needed. [...]
NYFW: The Heart Truth Fashion Show x Backstage Access
I’m beyond excited to be attending and covering the The Heart Truth‘s Red Dress Collection Fashion Show and Red Carpet tonight. You guys know that I not only have heart disease but I’m very passionate about spreading heart health awareness through my work with Bleeding Heart Project, so this is a huge honor for me. Since [...]
Swa-Rai is heading back to New York!!
You guys know that time of year that comes around twice a year? That’s right New York Fashion Week is almost upon us and Swa-Rai is heading back to the Big Apple! As soon as my Bleeding Heart Project launch event is over, I will be preparing to take off to the City of Dreams! New [...]
NYFW: Dinner with Glam Media
So, yes… I’m still posting stories from NYFW! I have so much to share with you guys, I hope I’m done before the next one rolls around…lmao! During Fashion Week, Glam Media invited its publishers to a posh dinner at Fred’s (Barneys), I was super stoked and couldn’t wait to attend! It’s something about hanging [...]
NYFW: Atelier AZZA’s Monarch S/S 2012 Runway Show
Chicago’s own Emerging designer Azeeza Desai Khan debuted her first collection, Monarch, S/S 2012 in New York during Mercedes Benz Fashion Week. The runway show was held at the prestigious Ritz Carlton NY Hotel. Azzeza’s collection was a fusion of her Indian & Afghan heritage with a European flair, full of delicate and intricate details. Azeeza’s pieces scream sophistication, they [...]
NYFW: Style Salon S/S 2012 Fashion Show
While in New York I got a chance to attend The Style Salon S/S 2012 Fashion Show at Landmark on the Park. The show held in an old church provided the backdrop for the fashion event featuring designes by Kachi Designs, Maria Michele, Nailahs Bags, Sukari New York and Ikasho. The show was well attended [...]
Chic Week: Robert Verdi Retreat at Luxe Laboratory
While in New York another great event I attended was Chic Week: Robert Verdi Retreat at Luxe Laboratory. Attending the retreat was perhaps one of my favorite highlights of New York Fashion Week. At the event I got to check out some of Robert Verdi’s fall favorites. It was fun getting to interact with the [...]
Blogger Spotlight: Kimmie x Kitten Lounge
Have you ever met someone that was just special?? Kimmie Smith is one of those people! I met Kimmie during NYFW back in February and I knew immediately that I liked her! Kimmie is the Editor of Kitten Lounge which covers fashion, style, beauty, food, music and travel. At the time I met Kimmie, I was [...]
How Carson Kressley, Robert Verdi & Brad Goreski made my life…
You know when I started this blog I must admit I wasn’t sure if it would go very far… To my surprise Swa-Rai has grown in leaps and bounds and I have my readers to thank for the support! Because of Swa-Rai, I have been afforded so many opportunities that even I didn’t know was possible. This [...]
NYFW Day 3: Concept Korea IV Fashion Collective
Day 3 started out as a dream… My first official time at the tents…woohoo!! A sign I’ve waited to see all my life… Ok, not that long but you get my drift!! Here’s what I wore… Here’s the only up close picture I have of my shoes. So I already told you about the Joy [...]
NYFW: The Night Kim Kardashian Became My Best Friend…
Ok, maybe not best friends… I’ll just say friends… Perhaps a better title would have been the night I spotted Kim Kardashian during New York Fashion Week?? My blog, my title!! It all happened like this… I was sitting in an unnamed hotel (apparently where they are filming Kim and Kourtney takes NY) after an [...]
NYFW: Joy Cioci S/S 2012
The first show I attended during Fashion Week was the Joy Cioci S/S 2012 presentation… Besides the excitement of being at the tents for the first time, I was even more excited to see my first presentation and Joy Cioci didn’t disappoint! I don’t know if it was the bold bright colors she used or [...]
NYFW: Fashion Night Out x New York Style
This year I celebrated Fashion Night Out (FNO) while in New York for Fashion Week. While, this isn’t my first FNO, it definitely was the most exciting one for me… I started FNO, in the meat packing district… First I stopped at DVF then I headed over to Jeffrey’s… I also got a chance to [...]
NYFW: My Favorites from Nicholas K S/S 2012
At NYFW, Nicholas K presented her Spring 2012 collection… The show opened with models wearing white, gradually escalating to shades of brown, blue, ending in black! It was awesome watching as the color scheme developed right before our eyes. Nicholas K used layering to their advantage as they incorporated tons of layers into both the men [...]
My Style: What I wore for Fashion Night Out (FNO)
In an effort to not deplete my bank account for my 10 days in New York, I decided I would try to stick with things that were already in my closet but remix it… For the most part, I’m very happy to say that I stuck to my plan and it worked in my favor. [...]
Hotspot: Dashing Diva Nail Salon
Ok, I’m soooo jealous! When I attended Dashing Diva Nail salon for an event, I had no idea how in love I would be! First, lets start with their hot pink interior… Cute right?? I seriously want my bathroom in my house to look just like this! Before getting my manicure and pedicure, I was [...]
NYFW: Independent Fashion Bloggers Conference
Alright guys, I’m finally home from New York Fashion Week….now the real work begins!! My first day in New York was spent at the Independent Fashion Bloggers(IFB) conference with all of my favorite bloggers! It was my second time attending, and yet again IFB didn’t disappoint! Besides the educational panels, I love getting to meet and network with other [...]
NYFW: Survival Kit Courtesy of Qream & Glam Media
As you are well aware New York Fashion Week is well underway…
I made it on Fashion Bomb Daily, 2 days in a row…
I’ve only been in New York 2 days and so far I’m having the time of my life!!
NYFW: Ultimate Girl’s Night Out with Qream
I was so excited when Qream invited me to be pampered before all the madness called “New York Fashion Week” gets started!!
NYFW “Official Snack” Fiber One Great Taste Prize Pack Giveaway {CLOSED}
Did you know Fiber One 90 Calorie Chewy Bars, are the “official snack” of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week??
Swa-Rai is coming back to NY…
Hey guys Swa-Rai is headed back to New York to cover NYFW!!!
