Melissa: The Model Fash-hole

 Photography by Zofia Glenn

Welcome to Day 3 of Wharton Week, featuring looks both on and off the runway from the Wharton Charity Fashion Show. The past two days have been filled with runway shots of designers such as Michael Kors, Kal Rieman, Zinkē, Lilly Pulitzer and BHLDN (see Day 1 and Day 2). Now we move back to the regular format of this blog, with interviews and pictures of ladies with impecible taste. Today's fash-hole was the first to catch my eye at the event, confidently sporting this edgy, yet chic outfit. Melissa was a model in the show that night, but by day is a student at Wharton. I know what you are thinking, beauty and brains?! And to top it off, she couldn't have been nicer. Learn more about this stunning lady and where to shop her look here:

Name: Melissa

Age: 29

Occupation: Student at Wharton Business School

Style Inspiration/Icon: Downtown/Tomboy/Edgy

Favorite Place to Shop: Barneys New York

What She is Wearing

Jacket: Helmut Lang (get the look here or here)

Shirt: Helmut Lang (get the look here or here)

Pants: J Brand (get the look here)

Shoes: Sam Edelman (get the look here or here)

Bag: els by Serra Levent (get the look here)

Bracelet: Vintage Stingray (get the look here)

    

Wharton Week: Day 2

Welcome back Fash-holes to Wharton Week: Day 2! I hope you enjoyed the amazing fashions that were posted yesterday. Today's post will conclude the runway show, featuring another handful of talented designers. Then, in the following days, I will be featuring individuals whose stand-out style caught by eye on the night of the event. Let the show begin!

I was lucky to actually meet one of the designers of the lux Italian, family owned brand Mason's before the show (see exclusive interview later in the week). He explained that he designed comfortable, cool clothes that he would want to see a woman wear. As the looks came down the runway, I could immediately see his vision come to life.

The designer, Alexander Zorub, with model/muse Ege Ozyegin. Come back for an exclusive with these two later this week!

The next designer to walk the runway was bathing suit and lingerie powerhouse Zinkē. Known for their flirty and fun designs, the looks did not disappoint!

Next came luxury department store, Bloomingdale's. Known for carrying the best designers, their selection of sexy dresses, funky downtown looks and bold accessories were a highlight of the show.

Inspired by the vibrant atmosphere of Palm Beach, Lilly Pulitzer always delivers bold prints in the brightest hues that will transport you directly to the beach. With spring around the corner, these looks were a breath of fresh air. Sadly, this fashion powerhouse passed away only yesterday at the age of 81. Visit Lilly Pulitzer online to learn more about this incredible woman.

I was so excited to see the BHLDN show because I am obsessed with this brand! It is where I am looking for my wedding dress and I love their stuff...all of it. The show, while not focused on wedding dresses, lived up to my expectations. These fun, flirty dresses walked the runway with sharply dressed men, thanks to Suitsupply. Ranked #1 suit by The Wall Street Journal, Suitsupply personifies pure luxury for men with crisp, perfectly tailored suits. I'll be the first to admit, these guys and gals looked good coming down the runway!

Until Next Time...

Photography by Zofia Glenn
 
This last shot was my direct view for the finale (lucky me!), a loud, crowd-pleasing, fist pumping end to an overall incrediblely curated and well presented show.

Stay tuned this week as I go back to my original format and interview guests, including models and designers, from the show!