Fashion Week Dallas 2012: After the Runway

Fashion Week Dallas 2012 has come to a close, but that doesn't mean you can't still enjoy the runway.  Here are links to my FWD coverage for your runway enjoyment!  Thanks Mahiri!

Day 1: Carolina Herrera

Day 2: Carpe Diem Bride

Day 4: It's Lynette // Emmaline by Sophia Clarke // Sacred Hearts Collection by Brandi Russell

Fashion Week Dallas 2012 Day 4

Me with Mahiri Takai.  This backdrop was designed for him especially for FWD!

The Fashion Week Dallas extravaganza continued Thursday with three runway shows.  Can it get any better? 

The first show featured hats and headpieces designs by It’s Lynette.  I met the designer, Yvette Lynette Lax, at the Carpe Diem Bride show at Fashion Week Dallas.  We bonded over our love of hats and headbands (my signature accessory!).  I was so impressed by her uniquely beautiful hats.  Bows and flowers were featured in most of her hats.  Check out It’s Lynette on her website and at Etsy.

Also featured was Emmaline by Sophia Clarke from Houston.  Her collection was inspired by the sunset and the islands.  Many of the looks included rich shades of orange and pink.  There was an easy, breezy feel to the collection that I loved.  The finale of the night was the Sacred Hearts Collection by Brandi Russell from Dallas.  Her clothes were beautiful and detailed with lots of pleating and ruffles.  She obviously has a huge following because the crowd couldn’t contain themselves when the designer, Brandi Russell, walked the runway at the end of the show.

Fashion Week Dallas 2012 was so much fun.  It’s gonna be a long year until Fashion Week Dallas 2013!  I hope I survive. ;)

It's Lynette by Lynette Yvette Lax

It's Lynette

It's Lynette

It's Lynette

It's Lynette

Emmaline by Sophia Clarke (my favorite dress of the night!)

Emmaline by Sophia Clarke

Emmaline by Sophia Clarke

Sacred Hearts Collection by Brandi Russell

Sacred Hearts Collection by Brandi Russell

Sacred Hearts Collection by Brandi Russell

Designer Brandi Russell

Mahiri Takai

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Fashion Week Dallas 2012 Day 2

Me with Mahiri Takai

Fashion Week Dallas 2012 exulted on Tuesday night!  Multiple stunning wedding dresses from Dallas’ Carpe Diem Bride were showcased on the runway at the cool venue, House of Blues.  Carpe Diem Bride does it all: wedding dress consultations, photography, and hair and makeup for weddings as well as other major events.  The finale dress was exclusively designed for Fashion Week Dallas by Binzario Couture, a Dallas bridal company.  How cool is that?

After the show, I ran into Mahiri Takai again.  He’s done an excellent job building up the Dallas fashion community by featuring local designers and businesses at Fashion Week Dallas.  And remember, Fashion Week Dallas isn’t just about fun fashion shows, FWD is also raising awareness for AIDS and other charities.  For more information on the schedule of events this week and to get your tickets, visit fashionweekdallas2012.com.

Stay tuned for more fabulous stories and photos from Fashion Week Dallas.  For updates on Twitter, follow me, @small4all.  Also follow @mahiritakai and @DallasFashionW for more Fashion Week Dallas updates!

Fashion Week Dallas 2012 Day 1

Me with Mahiri Takai, creator of Fashion Week Dallas

After months of anticipation, Fashion Week Dallas is finally here!  The opening night didn’t disappoint with an exclusive runway show from Carolina Herrera’s Spring Summer 2012 collection.  Carolina Herrera is one of my favorite classic designers, and the collection isn’t even in stores yet. 

After the show I ran into Mahiri Takai, the creator of Fashion Week Dallas.  As I was walking toward Mahiri to take a picture with him, I overheard him say, “There’s my good friend Alex Small from SMU Style!”  It made me feel so special. 

Be sure to sure to support my friend Mahiri Takai and all the charities benefitting from Fashion Week Dallas 2012!  Go to fashionweekdallas2012.com for more information and to get your tickets.  Stay tuned for more Fashion Week fun this week!

So classy!

Love the bow hair!

One of my favorite looks of the night!

Another favorite!

Mahiri Takai

Backstage after the show

Me with some of the Carolina Herrera models.  I loved their outfits the best!

I'll be at Fashion Week Dallas all week.  Stay tuned for more fabulous stories and photos.  For updates on Twitter, follow me, @small4all.  Also follow @mahiritakai and @DallasFashionW for more Fashion Week Dallas updates!

  

Fashion is not an Option

XOXO,

Alex

Mahiri Takai on Fashion Week Dallas 2012!

Fashion Week Dallas 2012 is just around the corner!  On January 16-22, get ready for exciting fashion shows and parties at Fashion Week Dallas.  Mahiri Takai created Fashion Week Dallas “to showcase all great designers and give them the opportunity to be part of an amazing project without the idea of going bankrupt.”  This is also an excellent opportunity for Dallas stylistas to get the “Fashion Week” experience. 

Mahiri says “Everyday will bring something new to the table.”  Some of the highlights of the week are the Beauty and Fashion Collision on Tuesday, the Breast Cancer Awareness event on Thursday, and the Fashion is Alive! show on Friday.

Mahiri Takai is the Fashion Editor for Dallas Weekly, CEO of Mklinks Models, and the creator of Fashion Week Dallas.  I just had to ask him about his style icon and how he describes his style. Mahiri Takai says, “I don't believe I have one [style icon] I just appreciate great fashion from designers and style in general.”  His style in two words is “classic and artistic.”

To purchase your Fashion Week Dallas tickets and to learn more about the events, visit fashionweekdallas2012.com.  And stay tuned for my Fashion Week Dallas coverage on SMUStyle.com and here on Small 4 Style!

Fashion is not an Option

XOXO,

Alex