I'm always asked about what I wear when I'm at the shows and each season it changes. I remember for Sept 2008, my New York Fashion Week was all about looking super glam and I actually wore Lauren Conrad's first line and it was heels everyday. Ah back when I was a Fashion Week newbie. This season I'm attending a lot of shows but I am also doing backstage coverage as well. So I still need to look fab but I never know what show I'm adding to my schedule and I will be in some tight spots so it needs to make sense. Each day I will give you my Look of the Day and let you know where I was. Above I'm with Jeannine Morris of Beauty Sweet Spot and Michelle Kelerakos of 5WPR at Milk Studios backstage at the Vena Cava show which had makeup by MAC and hair done by none other than Ted Gibson (see the post about it from earlier today). Also thank you to everyone who saw me in Betty Confidential's Bloggers We Love! I am honored that they love me and you can find out more about me as well as fab items for Fall by checking it out here! In addition find out how you can win the looks from APART that you see me talking about.

With fall setting in, I want something that is a bit warm but I can also move in. Like many covering the shows, the new layout and larger areas to travel was a new thing for me so I opted to wear this oversized Vince shirt (super soft and comfy), with skinny jeans and a super cute pair of cowboyesque boots from Spring Shoes that I got at their launch a few days ago. This look was fab, chic and simple AND my Vince shirt was from TJ Maxx! After the Boston trip that I took on where we learned about the brand, I took a trip to their store in the Columbus area and picked out pieces that I could work back into things that I have. I received so many compliments and layered it with my accessories from Pade Vavra, Ted Rossi and Coach (the necklace) and I threw on a bag from the Magnes Sisters to complete the look. I have to say that it is becoming a place that I do love to at least take a peek into to see the brands that they have! Thank you to TJ Maxx and throughout this week you'll see some finds that my team came up with when we stocked up on our looks for the shows!

I'm not going to lie - as you read this, I'm lacing up my sneakers and getting ready to workout with Gina Lombardi of Deadline Fitness, Celebrity Trainer. Schick put together an amazing trip where select bloggers were flown down to South Beach to show off our fitness and of course how we stay smooth all summer long. Now I know that I have been exercising for the past month with this regimen but it's different when the person who created it is actually looking at you! Yesterday was an early start time and I always feel hectic when I'm traveling but I was ready when the car picked me up as I headed to LaGuardia Airport! Meeting the girls was definitely going to be fun and I was even more excited that I would be traveling with Aly Walansky of She Knows and Jeannine Morris of Beauty Sweet Spot! When we arrived we were greeted with a fab lunch and the Delano is as gorgeous as the pictures suggest. We got in some beach time, more drinks and of course we had a fab dinner at D Rodriguez Cuba at The Astor Hotel. Some of us continued on the fun of the night but in moderation of course ;).

But today we do the workout full on and Gina is leading us. I have enjoyed getting feedback from Gina throughout this process via Facebook whether she is encouraging me to press on with my workout or whether she's reminding me of how much sugar is in Jamba (it was only once I swear and I can say that I won't have to be reminded of how thirsty they make you after you drink them), chiding me on Bee Desserts (but they are natural and so good) or happy that I enjoyed some bevvies but once again in moderation! I have to say that since she is in LA and I'm here in NYC, she definitely cares about her clients and wants the best for them and definitely helps you in making good choices. Seeing that she is not even my trainer, I can appreciate that she kicks butt at what she does! To see her in person, I'm thinking she's 300% energy so I know that this will be good! But after the workout will be breakfast, massages and so much more. It's so funny that I rarely eat breakfast except when I travel or if there is a morning appointment that incorporates it! So I'll fill you in on the scoop when I return and let you know how it went!

Earlier this week I found myself heading to the Upper East Side to Serafina, almost feeling like one of the fab 4 from Sex and the City, I was on the way to a private dining room to hear from the creator of Jane Iredale, who just so happens to be the lady herself (love when the name of the brand is actually the person) and Dr Katz, a respected dermatologist. This line was the first one that was mineral based and had components that were good for your skin! As many of us celebrated the Summer Solstice (the official kick off to the summer), diners downstairs received full samples of her Jane Iredale Powder Me Up SPF. I love that it comes in a tan tone and a translucent so for those that you're not only protected from the sun but you can apply the tan version as a means to have a little bronze effect. In addition, we were walked through the entire collection such as the Lip Drink which is a lip balm with SPF that as mentioned by Jeannine Morris of Beauty Sweet Spot, it smelled like lemonade! With all the different eyeshadow hues that I finally saw up close, I was very impressed with the varying hues of the foundation! Being someone who is a medium shade, I find that there is a scarcity of hues but Jane Iredale has you covered and there is SPF in this as well!

What I really took away from Jane who is standing up talking with about 20 or so bloggers (loved chatting with Aly Walansky and Kristin Booker who I saw throughout the week and will be included in another post for today), is when I was able to have some one on one time with her! She used to work in entertainment as a casting director in theater and lived here in the city for a number of years. In the day she worked to put this fabulous line together as she came here from England not knowing anyone, having 40 pounds in her pocket and two watches that she wanted to sell when she got here! At night she did her job in the theaters. Here in NYC or anywhere really, we're all multitasking doing what we have to do to make things work while squeezing as much time as possible for our passion. She's definitely someone who finally got to focus on her passion and do that full time! With a passion for the line, as well as updating her blog (she has own blog that she updates as well as one that is about makeup in general), she was very down to earth and it's an amazing way to spend the day!

I also have to say that I have eaten at Serafina on the west side but love the one on the East just as much! Any lunch that is Prosecco filled, has a gorgeous walnut salad and is then followed by a chicken and mashed potato combo that was scrumptious and ends with a berry tart that was the best one I have ever had is definitely a meal worth repeating! I also have to say that I was super pleased to see a Eugenia Kim straw hat in my goodie bag! Beyond thrilled especially since I had planned on going to the sample sale they were running but have been unable due to the hectic schedule this week!

After an event, I love reading about the press mentions and they're definitely continuing to come in so this Fri, I can't wait to share with you the event in total. Stay tuned tomorrow to find about the Hair and Makeup for the show as well as it is a beauty day after all! Jeannine of Beauty Sweet Spot and I were dressed by APART for our dresses which look amazing! We were also accessorized by Ted Rossi for our bangles and Vince Camuto for our shoes! Our role was to host the show and for those that saw the show as it was also streamed live, I also worked on the format of creating the vignettes which broke out into 4 fun themes (Fitness, Beach, Flirty and Sophisticated - the music choice I'm happy to say was perfect for each one and the girls were amazing and had a great time at this packed show). We hit the runway at the end of the night to close the show. Even though it took months to plan, the Walk on Water Fashion Show Presented by Forever 21 x Smashbox Cosmetics and To Be a Star was a huge success! Right after leaving the stage I was interviewed by various outlets which I will continue to share (in the audience we had people from Fox News, Us Weekly, Getty Images and so much more - recap on Fri)!

In addition the fun doesn't stop here! If you have yet to get your ticket to Girls Who Rock which happens tomorrow night, then this is a must! As media sponsors for this event, we're so pleased that the money raised goes to assist girls in Africa to have the opportunity to go to school so that they can enjoy the benefits that many of us take for granted. This Benefit Concert has amazing artists performing including Shontelle who you have seen me interview this time last year on the site! Find out more by visiting Girls Who Rock!

The dust is starting to settle from last night's event, Walk on Water Fashion Show sponsored by Forever 21! A full recap will be on Friday but expect daily peeks about this event. With pictures still coming in, I can say that we had a number of media outlets, celebs (Jaime Hilfiger and Richie Rich of Heatherette) and the event was at full capacity. My cohosts Jeannine Morris of Beauty Sweet Spot and Lauren Rae Levy, Celebrity Stylist looked phenomenal and this is just one of the many images that took place as the girls rocked it at the Frying Pan on the Hudson River!

The past couple of weeks I have been in Walk on Water mode. No it's not me thinking that I can truly achieve an amazing feat but it is an amazing show that I am cohosting with Jeannine Morris of Beauty Sweet Spot and Celebrity Stylist, Lauren Rae Levy as well as Hair and Makeup being done by the Michele Bell Team. Interestingly enough, I was apart of a reality show last year for To Be a Star which followed 6 aspiring models on their journey into learning what it took to be in this industry. I appeared as a Style Mentor for an episode and I introduced them to various brands such as Forever 21, Ted Rossi, etc. It was an amazing day - now fast forward to this spring. I got a call that Forever 21 was not only launching their new Times Square store but that they were going to partner with To Be a Star and do a runway show at the Frying Pan (26th and 12th Ave) and they asked for me to come back. Jeannine also came on my episode so she was coming too!

If you haven't RSVP'd then there is still some space and you should. If you can't make it, there will be live streaming and of course I will be providing info throughout the day. We have phenomenal sponsors that are apart of this (Smashbox Cosmetics, Purple Lab, and much more), celebs and press. It's bound to be an amazing night and since this is an outdoor space, who wouldn't want to walk with NYC as their backdrop? Check out the Event Page for this event and I can't wait to see you there!

If you're on Twitter you know that Friday means #FF. It's the time when people let you know who they follow so that you can follow them. I love it and I like that people include me in their lists whether they're focusing on Style, Women in Digital, etc. In that vein, each Fri I will have a roundup of Style Experts that you should check out their site and they will have their Twitter handle as well (@cocoabebe). This way you can add to your list and read their comments on a certain topic.

With Mother's Day being this Sunday and with Real Beauty having an amazing post about "Beauty Advice From Our Mom's", I had to find out from my circle of experts what their Mom's taught them that they still use today! We know that Mom's never stop commenting but there are times that they share something that actually works. For me, my mom always talked about the importance of good skincare and moisturizing my skin. She taught me the way to wash my face so I wouldn't have wrinkles and she introduced me to Palmer's Cocoa Butter which I always have the largest container possible. Below, our Style Experts give us some intel on Mom's advice that continues to work through the ages and continues the conversation from Real Beauty's article..

Karen Robinovitz, TV Personality & Creatrix of Purple Lab ~ "Feel good inside and it will show outside. " ~ @purplelabnyc

Virginia Nam, Editor in Chief of Lovely 20's ~ "Less is More." ~ @virginianam

Adina Zilberman, Editor in Chief of Krasey Beauty ~ "My mom taught me that no matter what, it is always important to have manicured hands. I go for mine weekly." ~ @kraseybeauty

Risi-Leanne Baranja, Editor in Chief of Palacinka Beauty ~ " For me the beauty secret my mom told me about that I still love is fresh cucumber mask 1x-2x wk in the summer!" ~ @palacinkabeauty

Jeannine Morris, TV Personality & Editor in Chief of Beauty Sweet Spot ~ "When I was young my mom always made sure I washed my face before bed and as I grew up it was about taking off my makeup before bed. Of course I still do that today, and now she lectures me about safe sun.” ~ @beautysweetspot

Michelle Rakos, Account Exec at 5WPR ~ She always said, "it's not what you wear it's how you wear it." and for beauty, "to keep it simple to show off your true self." ~ @MichelleRakos

Whether you're out and about, in front of the camera or simply want that perfect smile, having that illuminating and balanced look is key. A white smile shows healthy teeth and just has an attractive quality. Whether you were never born with this look or enjoy products that stain your teeth, I have been using IntelliWhite for almost a week and I have noticed the difference almost immediately. Like many of you, I've tried quite a few products that I can do from home and I'm not one who likes a lot of steps or discomfort. It took me hearing from Jeannine of Beauty Sweet Spot and Karen, Creatrix of Purple Lab to realize that I should give IntelliWhite a try.

First, I love that it only takes about two minutes. After I brush my teeth in the morning, I dry them and then I place the bumpers, which protects my teeth and I use the whitener like a paint brush. The taste is minty so it's not overpowering and you can see it working with the little bubbles. You have to leave it on for 10 minutes and then after taking off the bumpers, you can't eat or drink anything for 20 minutes. Since this is apart of my daily routine to get ready for the day, this isn't a problem. You can do this one to two times a day. I suggest if you do it a second time then you put it into your night routine before you get ready for bed.

I know that results very but I feel that I noticed a difference after the first use and definitely over the next few days I saw portions of my teeth becoming brighter. In addition to the whitener, I also received a Pout and Polish stick. The pout is a pink lip gloss that has blue tones as a base so that it makes your teeth look whiter (when I take pictures, I apply a little of this) and then the polish is to take out stains right after eater something. When I'm at Editor's appointments or meetings, I can use this to dab away the red wine, tea, etc that will leave stains. This also has a minty taste to it which is great. I'm definitely a fan and believe that this should be checked out. I'm super pleased that we have an amazing give away that you will hear more about in a few weeks and there will be four people that will have this amazing system included within their goodie tote - more news to follow on this!

There is something about the Oscar's that make it my favorite award show to watch - the clothing. I actually love watching E! Red Carpet more than the actual show. Each season I look at all the accessories that hit the carpet, dresses that I saw earlier during Fashion Weeks and more. This year, I was invited to the Dove Red Carpet VIP viewing party hosted by my friend, Jeannine Morris of Beauty Sweet Spot. Heading over, all I could think about was making sure I didn't miss the first people to hit the carpet and to get some insider carpet info as Jeannine was on the E! Red Carpet show for the Emmy's last year providing info on what the stars were wearing in terms of beauty. It was definitely fitting that she would be hosting this Dove party and I had heard a lot about Dove's Visibly Smooth.

Ever since I could remember we used Dove growing up. It's always interesting to see the products that you use as many of them are influenced by what you had at home; however, the staying power comes to see what use as you go into college and beyond. For me, I started with the classic Dove white bar. When I went to college and then came out to NYC back in 2002, I was obsessed with not only the soap (by this time I had found my preferred scent - Cucumber) but I also used the lotion, facial pads and the cream after I had washed my face. As time would have it, I actually influenced my mom to try other products within this brand when we traveled. So it wasn't hard for me to try this new product as well.

The night was definitely one filled with laughter, fashion commentary and just enjoying the overall awards. I left with my own sample and the ability to allow five of my readers the chance to get their hands on Dove Visibly Smooth Deodorant as well due to my participation in the Dove Visibly Smooth Deodorant VIP Program. Just leave a comment below about what products you used when you were at home and why you still use it now. If you don't have one then let me know a product that is apart of your beauty regimen that you would never be without. Five winners will be selected next Thurs and Dove will send you Visibly Smooth.

I love being out and about and of course, supporting my friends! You guys know that I adore Jeannine Morris of Beauty Sweet Spot. You can see her tomorrow at the new Duane Reade Herald Square Look Boutique, March 5th 1pm - 7pm. In addition to meeting her, you'll learn more about RapidLash as she is the spokesperson for this fab brand. While your shopping for this fabulish lash enhancer, your purchase will also allow you to receive a free Magnesium Crystal Resurfacing Polish (valued at $40) and of course you will get tips from the beauty expert, Jeannine herself. I hope to see you there!