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Writer: Briana Graham

New York Girl Style sponsored the Funkshion Fashion Week Miami Beach, that took place between March 25th-29th. New York Girl Style will launch the AZ swimwear line at the Mercedez Benz Fashion Week in Miami, July 15th-19th.

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Charlotte Ronson and Shoshanna Gruss beaming at the launch party of thier swimsuit line "Made With Love".

New York Girl Style Publisher Caroline Rodehau and Photographer Jeffrey Grossman were at the Thompson Hotel L.E.S. to cover the launch of the new nonpareil swimsuit line “Made With Love”, a collabo between Charlotte Ronson and Shoshonna Gruss. Both are established designers with distinct styles. Ronson’s boho chic flair and Gruss’s contemporary take on swimwear are perfect complements to each other, creating a trendy, 70’s-inspired line, fabulous for a day at the beach or looking effortlessly chic lounging around a pool. They’re bound to go quick, so snatch yours up just in time for summer at Blue & Cream or any Charlotte Ronson Boutique.

Writer: Briana

Up and coming New York designer, Cristina V., has grabbed our attention with her colorful necklaces and fun baubles for spring. Whether you prefer chunky pieces to make a statement on their own, or long gold chains that are perfect for layering, Cristina V. offers a little bit of everything. While her pieces can be bought in different boutiques in New York, Philadelphia and Boston, we have been given an exclusive discount code to buy directly from her website, Cristina V. Simply go to her promotion page: Promotion and enter “GIRLT” for a site-wide discount of 15% to be applied. Join Cristina Monday, March 30, at Equinox gym on 69 Prince Street at Crosby. The Trunk show will run from 5-9 p.m. The following Tuesday, March 31st, she will hosting at trunk show at the Greenwich village Equinox location, which is located at 97 Greenwich Avenue, NY, NY.

Writer: William

Bloomingdales was all abuzz in the city with Cynthia Steffe Spring 2009. Beautiful models gather around New York Girl Style Fashion Director, Ian Wheeldon.

Last Saturday, March 14, New York City was all abuzz as Cynthia Steffe paired up with New York Girl Style to debut the dazzling looks from the Cynthia Steffe Spring 2009 collection. This trendy affair held at one of the chicest places in the City, Bloomingdales, showcased some of Cynthia Steffe’s most stylish designs such as an electric lime green frock with ruching detail at the waist and enough variations of the floral dress to last you for weeks.

Six gorgeaous looks from Cynthia Steffe Spring 2009.

Models adorned in looks from Cynthia Steffe's Spring 2009 collection gather around Cynthia Steffe's Creative Director Shaun Kearny.

As if things couldn’t get any better, there was a personal appearance by Cynthia Steffe Creative Director Shaun Kearny give you an inside look at the hot pieces presented for Spring. The stylish attendees also got expert advice from New York Girl Style.com Fashion Director Ian Wheeldon and the first 50 fashionistas to arrive took home a free MAC lipstick.

Writer: Briana

Beautiful models showcase three dazzling looks from Venexiana Fall 2009.

On February 18, all eyes were focused on Kati Stern Venexiana as NY Girl Style hosted a fabulous event spotlighting Venexiana’s Spring 2009 collection. This fashion foward affair was held at the Grace Hotel just steps from the tents at Bryant Park. Fashion TV, a global leader in the world of fashion,  was front and center covering the event for it’s cosmopolitan audience and was also a title sponsor of the event. Other sponsors of the night included  Bed Head, 42 Below Vodka, and Peroni Italy.

Writer: Briana

A quick glance at the ‘Robert’ Shopper would have one thinking it was two separate bags.  In actuality, it is a smooth leather shopper with a quilted frame bag attached to the front of it.  Unique in it’s design, the new bag by favorite young designer Marc Jacobs is sure to be a hit.  While the frame bag is not removable, it is perfect for storing your lip gloss or cell phone in to find and grab easily.  You can snag this bag for yourself at nordstrom.com and see more at marcjacobs.com.

The innovative Marc Jacob’s Shopper.

The Sweetface Nior Peacoat stands out
across the New York skyline.

Another hot brand on New York Girl Talk’s radar is  Sweetface. This trendy line was started in 2001 and boasts of being edgy, graceful, ageless, and tasteful.  One look at any of the designs in the latest collection and I’m sure you will agree.  The Noir Peacoat shown here has a unique tab detail at the front waist and is perfect for the cold weather.  This piece is from the Fall 2008 collection entitled ‘Misfits and Vagabonds’, incorporating themes of vintage accents with classic and luxurious fabrications.  See more of Sweetface at sweetface.com.

Writer: Megan

Model Erin Wasson, presented her line for RVCA at Milk Studios this season. We were more then impressed with the supermodel’s talent. We spoke to Wasson after watching her ride a mechanical bull at her after party. She has high hopes for her cowboy/rock-star infused line. The collection has a care free aesthetic, while looking tres chic at the same time. One of the first retail stores to carry her line will be Opening Ceremony.

Writer: William

On February 13 some of the industry’s chicest fashionista’s gathered to witness one of the most extravagant shows of the season, Venexiana Fall 2009.  The show was held at the tents in Bryant Park and of course New York Girl Style was there to cover the show.  Kati Stern truly outdid herself as she treated spectators to a show filled with lavish fabrics and intricate designs inspired by Venice, Italy, the home of famed textile designer Mariano Fortuny. The highlights were too many to count. There were lush fur stoles and baroque jackets adorned with trims of fox and mink. A bevy of  stunning evening gowns were sent down the runway embellished with metallic sequins and hand beading.

A plush evening gown adorned with delicate hand beading.

A sleek, metallic, body skimming design from Venexiana Fall 2009.

The final look was an opulent Lyone lace couture wedding gown covered in Swarovski crystals. Venexiana was definitely one of the stand out shows for Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Fall 2009.

Writer: Briana