We hope everyone had a phenom Christmas yesterday whichever way you spent it! We continue sharing some of our faves this year that we covered as we get closer to the beginning of a new and prosperous year which will bring a number of changes to Kitten Lounge that you will love!

When Fashion Week and Shoe Week had wrapped, Kitten Lounge headed off to Montego Bay, Jamaica for the Miss Global International Pageant which had contestants from a number of countries in the world competing for the title. It was an amazing time to see a pageant that has been around for less than 10 years but continues to grow as well as to enjoy the hospitality of the Jamaican Tourism Board by visiting the treasures of their nation from the time our wheels touched down to coming back to the US.

Check out our coverage from our phenomenal press trip to this island and more by visiting our Jamaican Edition!

Kiwaii Water

Therafit Sneakers

Reed Krakoff Gym Bag II Oversized two-tone leather tote $1,490.00 - Net-A-Porter

O'NEILL Elephantastic Womens Tank $25.99 - Tilly's

Run Performance Shorts $55.00 - adidas

It feels like it's been so long since we had one of our spreads but with Paris Fashion Week ending today, we return to a state of norm so that you can get them again! Right before Fashion Week, I was gifted with Therafit sneakers which are a fabulously vibrant red hue. I can't say enough how comfy they are and as we will be doing segments on the site focusing on fitness, you'll see me rocking these. When I'm off to the gym, it's all about my look and I would totally pair these with Adidas running performance shorts and this super cute tank from O'Neill and since I leave the gym and generall run light errands, I can rock this Reed Krakoff gym bag which is the perfect tote! Make sure that you stay hydrated! During our Shoe Week event during NYFW, we loved that our sponsor, was available for our attendees! Now that we are back in the Kitten Lounge offices, we're bummed that we finished our last box of water which is perfectly served at room temperature!

New York Fashion Week kicks off tomorrow - and the madness begins! This means it's all about the tents, Milk Made, previews Shoe Week and so much more. I love that this week ensures that a number of brands will showcase Spring Summer 2013!

It' 's already the first day of Sept and the last Saturday before New York Fashion Week and the launch of Shoe Week, Sept 6 - 13! Check out some of the brands that will be included within our events.

Late last month, Giorgio Armani's Menswear show hit Milan Fashion Week! From crisp suiting for the Hamps, to suits at the office he had his models covered. In addition, we're loving the casual style that was perfect for jaunts in the country (or maybe if you're country involves portions of the city that you don't usually hand out)! Can we talk about the accessories and handbags? These items are perfect for women as well! With only 5 weeks to go from New York Fashion Week next month (stay tuned as I co-founded and will be launching Shoe Week and being days from flipping through September magazines, we're so ready!

Sunburst Tea Towel $9 - west elm

R & Y Augousti Large Shagreen Tray $418 - Barneys New York

Honey Dipper $2 - Williams-Sonoma

Four "Moroccan" Tea Glasses $60 - Horchow

Breville One-Touch Tea Maker $380 - Williams-Sonoma

With Fashion Week (at least here in NY) behind us, I am taking a few days to regroup, organize and to prep before I head out to LA with Paul! There is no better way to do this than with tea! Much like the Penguin (which is still my fave as it turns water into seltzer), I am now tied with my obsession of Breville's One Touch Tea Maker also available at Williams Sonoma! You can select what kind of tea you are brewing and how many cups you'll enjoy. I love that even after brewing, it will still stay hot an hour later - yes the tea definitely tastes better and I can't have it any other way now! If you're going to enjoy your tea, you have to have other accessories!

I'm a huge fan of Moroccan design (and of Horchow), food, etc so these tea glasses are the perfect way to enjoy a cup of tea! In case there are spills, this tea towel, available at West Elm is perfect to have on hand. Williams Sonoma also has a Honey Dipper which I love as I generally put this in my tea as opposed to sugars, the spoon ensures that you have the perfect amount. Finally, present your tea whether it's for yourself or for a group, via R&Y's Augousti Large Shagreen Tray at Barney's.

LnA Black Double-Pocket Oversize Tank-Top $120 - StyleBop

Bliss blood orange white pepper sugar scrub 12 oz $36 - Bliss

Women's Ansley $100 - UGG Australia

As promised we are wrapping up our New York Fashion Week coverage into the weekend. This way we will be back to our regularly scheduled program on Mon! With that said, I had many people ask me how did I get through NYFW? I wish I could say that I was eating well balanced meals, getting plenty of rest and exercising to start each day. But in reality Fashion Week is a hectic schedule and with this season launching my line and doing appearances, it was even crazier! With that said, you find comfort where you can! In the day, that may mean spending an extra 20 mins to mingle with friends between shows, maximizing the fun of lounges or just taking a moment to go off site to get some work done so you're not as stressed.

For me, I took the night time to get comfortable while I worked to stay current with shows. During UGG's Post Fashion Night Out brunch, I soaked in the sun, yummie nibbles/bevvies and loved our gift - fabulous Ansley shoes in Grey. Seeing that I was in heels everyday and standing for long periods, my feet deserved the ultimate in comfort! Due to all the fun outfits I wore (which I can't thank Natori enough, it simply meant that in coming home, I had to slip into something comfortable that wouldn't stop my work flow. LnA hits the spot as it's cozy, cute and in a pinch, I can throw on leggings and make a quick errand if need me. Finally, my skin is another way that I revitalized my self after hours. Bliss' Sugar Scrub in Blood Orange White Pepper Sugar Scrub ensures that my skin stays soft and glows so that I can rock my Ted Rossi pieces and my Virgins, Saints and Angels one as well.

My after hours routine in terms of NYFW is all about obtaining comfort without distracting from the work that had to be taken care of. Having these at my disposal ensured that I looked great and was prepping for the next day of events.

Cabana in Aqua ~ Kimmie Smith x Sebago Spring 12

Horchow Hand-Painted Wood Cabinet $1299 - Horchow

Vintage Garden Stool $425 - Neiman Marcus

Antique Blue-Green Garden Seat, c. 1860-1890 $295 - Neiman Marcus

Prosecco Votive Holder $12 - Anthropologie

This time next week I will be in the early stages of tackling New York Fashion Week for yet another amazing season. This year, it is taking new significance since in addition to seeing shows, going to after parties and lounges - I will be previewing my Kimmie Smith x Sebago Spring 12 collection at the Robert Verdi Luxe Lab. This is a time where a number of industry will see one of the various projects that I have been working on as well as to get gifted in my line! It's such an exciting time and one that I have been looking forward to! For those that will not have the opportunity to come by, I had to sneak out one of my fave pieces that I designed! The leathers for all my shoes are phenomenal but I love this fresh take off of a typical penny style and this gorgeous green/blue antiqued hue. Known as the Cabana, it's the ultimate slip on and go shoe with a thin sole. I'll keep you in the loop on all the shoes that are being showcased and when I can share with you Fall 12, I definitely will!

This shoe's hue was the inspiration behind the assortment included within today's spread. I have always been a fan of this hue whether it's a votive from Anthropologie, a seat from Neiman Marcus or my personal fave - pieces from Horchow! If you're hitting the tents and everything in between, make sure to rest up as there are plenty of surprises coming from all directions when it comes to one of the biggest Fashion Week events!

We're getting closer to September's New York Fashion Week which will showcase Spring/Summer 2012. But right now, we take a look back to July when Hugo Boss' runway show took place at Mercedes Benz's Berlin Fashion Week. I love the accessories and especially the bags that they wore as they hit the runway! Take some time to catch the blues, greys and blacks in terms of fab items that you're favorite guy can wear soon!

Alexander McQueen Crystal-embellished cuff $2180 - theOutnet

Jimmy Choo 'Candy' Clutch $695 - Nordstrom

Giuseppe Zanotti Python Printed Peeptoe Slingback $595 - Intermix

Sethi Couture Diamond Moonstone Cocktail Ring $3825 - Max & Chloe

CUT25 BY YIGAL AZROUËL Short dress $225 - YOOX

As you're reading this, I'm prepping in the studios of HSN to share with you fab style that's perfect for summer transitions and fall a la Sebago! If you're up check me out at 7am as well as again on 11am today! Then tune in tomorrow at 5am to see me again! While I am here in Tampa/St Petersburg/Clearwater, I am fully focused on New York Fashion Week as well! There are so many fun looks that I can't wait to wear at the shows, after parties and other appearances that are going on! I am OBSESSED with Cut25 by Yigal Azrouel. This short dress has all my fave finds combined into one - it's grey, ruched dress and a one shoulder effect. This look is completed with other fun shades of grey! Sethi Couture has a phenomenal diamond moonstone ring which is the perfect one to wear when you're out and about. Pair this up with Giuseppe Zanotti as I am a huge fan of these python peep toe pumps (having this in black and grey is an essential). Finish it off with a fab bracelet by Alexander McQueen and Jimmy Choo Candy Clutch which is such a must as it will look phenom with everything!

LEVIAN 14 Kt. Strawberry Gold Diamond Ring $3400 - Lord & Taylor

Elaine Turner Makell Haircalf Large Envelope Clutch $295 - National Jean Co.

Yves Saint Laurent 'Tribtoo' Ultra High Platform Slingback $795 - Nordstrom

Emerson Thorpe Solid Tassels Dress in Many Colors $286 - Singer22

This time next week I will be tackling 2 shows on Mon and one show on Tues on HSN. I love heading down to Tampa and seeing the people who work behind the scenes to make the shows happen while also hanging out with the show hosts. As excited as I am about this, I'm also thinking about the fact that I am that much closer to New York Fashion Week. Each day more invites come in for shows, parties and more - which means that there are more outfits that I need to co-ordinate for my looks. With that said, I have a few cocktail events that I am focusing on as well as creating and am OBSESSING over Emerson Thorpe who has super cute tunic style dresses and tops that are perfect for tackling fashion's key event in NYC. Since it's always about my accessories, I'm loving ElaineTurner's calf hair clutch - I adore large envelope clutches. I also love the hair calf trend which is fab for texture and that pop to truly make your piece stand out as a conversation element. Pair this with LeVian's Strawberry Gold Diamond Ring for the unexpected and a fab pair of neutral YSL's ultra high double platform pumps - your set!

Boscia Green Tea Blotting Linens $10 - Beauty.com

Dior Diorshow Maximizer $28 - Saks Fifth Avenue

DIOR Diorshow Mascara $24 - Lord & Taylor

Laura Geller Online Only! Baked Body Frosting $39 - Ulta

Anastasia Hydrafull Gloss $21 - Sephora

Brad $750 - Lena Erziak

Like many of you, my mind is in pre-New York Fashion Week mode. But prior to that, there are so many options that I have to think about and prep for. In a few days, I will be back in Tampa for my 3 appearances on HSN as Sebago's spokesperson. There are so many things that travel with me in terms of beauty and there are items that have to come along with me in my bag. Now many of these items are things that you can find in my bag everyday. To start with, I'm lusting after Lena Erziak's amaze grey Brad bag! I love that it has that great zipper detailing in the front with a large tassel. This would definitely be something that I would rock running in the city while also heading to JFK.

In my bag are some of my obsessions. I am a HUGE fan of Dior products (even prior to hosting an event at Bloomingdale's in conjunction with Dior Beauty) so my lashes are always primed with Dior Show Maximizer which goes on white and then dries. Then, I apply Dior Show Mascara as I love making them look larger than life. Recently, I fell in love with Anastasia Hydrafull Gloss (especially in Moi). The biggest thing that attracts me to the gloss in addition to the color is the applicator which is not a brush but a stick - I have even used it at shoots. Laura Geller's Baked Glow has been one of the things that I have loved for years and I have a few of her eyeshadows as well. So the idea of having it as a body frosting for those subtle hints of flair - amazing. Finally, it's always a good idea to ensure that you're shine free, I am a huge fan of Boscia's Green Tea Blotting Linens which are super slim! This is the perfect way to navigate any city and to have your beauty booty traveling with you at all times.

We're only a few weeks from NY Fashion Week and as you've noticed, each week there has been a post or two including runway shows from this summer that we loved and brought to share with you. The runways are all about the environment as a whole from the models that rock it, to the commotion in general and of course who happens to be at the show themselves. AT Diesel's Mercedes Benz Miami Swim Fashion Week show this past July, not only did their runway have men and women rocking the best of summer looks but Theophilus London, musician (who I met in DR while designing my Kimmie Smith x Sebago Fall 12 collection - he is sitting on the far right with the hat), attended the show with a number of football players who were sprinkled throughout as well. When it comes to the summer, less is more without a doubt and his style definitely works within that mantra.

Second to looking at a man's accessories, I do look at his pants. Pants, shorts etc are super important and I feel that they say a lot! Some of my boyfriend's favorite shorts are cargos although traditionally, I'm not a fan of them but I adore that he has a super cute pair of camo ones. So in that vein and since we're getting through August and thinking of the upcoming New York Fashion Week - (here in a few weeks) I had to reach back to June when Dolce and Gabbana hit the runway with their men's collection. They definitely got back to basics with simple tanks and shorts, plaid bottoms and a see through look which is perfect for jetting around resorts and shopping in town!

Noir Jewelry - Bulb Ring $120 - Zappos

I Dream of Santorini

Alexis Bittar Crystal Encrusted Pebble Cuff - Gunmetal $225 - Ylang 23

Christian Dior nude patent leather 'Sweet' flat thong sandals $392 - Bluefly

Virgins, Saints & Angels San Benito Charm in Silver with Hematite $193 - Ylang 23

MATTHEW WILLIAMSON ESCAPE Green Padded Triangle Bikini with Kaleidoscope Print $255 - StyleBop

Yesterday I closed out July heading to the Javits Center to check out a number of apparel, intimate and accessories brands at a massively large series of shows. I was inspired, excited and pooped! Now that we are in August, there are a number of things that go on this month that are in an effort to have a truly successful NY Fashion Week experience for Team Kitten Lounge! But in addition, with my upcoming collab launches, fab media push and events - things are just a bit more amped up then usual. The next few weeks is a serious push that I am super excited about and it's also the hottest part of the summer here in NYC! I'm already thinking of post Fashion Week which always involves phenomenal massages to end out 9 hard core days but I am also making sure that by the time I have come down from the fashion and last trade shows of Sept that Paul and I can say that we are hopping on a flight to Santorini!

I have never been but the images alone have given me such peace that I do believe that this season it must be a reality. Although I travel to a number of locations some of them being super exotic, it's not a vacation and if I revealed the last time I went on one, it would be too shameful to even admit! As always, it's all about the outfits, I definitely would want to rock an amazing bikini (love Matthew Williamson) that's super simple and can be paired with a kaftan. With these accessories from Noir, Alexis Bittar and Virgins, Saints and Angels I would definitely be in my element! Everyone needs bling even when it's time to relax. Of course, a simple pair of sandals from Christian Dior is a must! Only a few more weeks and then I'll be in holiday mode!>/p>

Dolce Vita Women's Incenio Sandal $125 - Endless.com

Triad Necklace $398 - Anthropologie

Floral Sketch Maxi Dress $478 - Anthropologie

Pamela Love Rg $552 - Forward

I'm always doing something in terms of getting a spa treatment or some level of beauty maintenance. I work out, spa from home or whatever my schedule allows for but there are those days from time to time where the whole day is built around "Beautifying" which means everything happens to take place on the same day. As many of you know, this is the first time since last June that I will have had about 6 - 8 weeks where there is no travel scheduled for me and I can actually enjoy being in the city (of course I will still be in meetings but at least I'm not jumping on a flight every few days - unless my schedule gets tweaked). It allows me to take some personal time, focus on prep that needs to happen for upcoming New York Fashion Week and just enjoy not being in transit. Getting back from a successful stint in DR last week, I began booking my threading, Turkish Hammam treatment (Trump Soho), hair appointment and mani/pedi (Polished Beauty Bar) and decided that Monday was the day. I'll kick it off with some yoga and cardio, do some light shopping, nibble a bit and just enjoy the day from the inside out!

With that said, I need an easy look so today it's all about the maxi (no shocker there and Anthropologie is always a good place to start when you're thinking of dresses), super easy shoes that allow me to move but are slightly elevated from rocking my Havaianas (which I am prone to do when I truly want to be comfy) and some fantastic accessories. I love mixing sweet and edgy so I am in LOVE with Pamela Love's ring which definitely makes the eye take notice and I love the bib necklace with it's vibrant Carnelianesque tones in Agate (another Anthropologie winner)! Perfect day to be out and about and to continue to de-stress!