NEW YORK FASHION WEEK: PAMELLA ROLAND FALL 2010

Further to my post regarding friend and fashion stylist extraordinaire--Keisha--styling the collections of Oscar de la Renta and Pamella Roland, see below for behind-the-scenes prep photos for Pamella's Mercedes Benz New York Fashion Week show, and see how the pieces translated on the runway.

Pamella's Fall 2010 collection is inspired by the Venice Carnivale and featured headpieces, rich jewel toned fabric and highly stylized and embellished pieces. The designer knows her audience--which included Brooke Shields, Afre Woodard and Mina Suvari--and hit pitch perfect notes with her red carpet ready gowns.

Click "Read more" below to see more behind-the-scenes photos from Pamella Roland's Fall 2010 show. Thanks to Keisha for the photos!

STYLESTAR: KEISHA @ OSCAR DE LA RENTA & PAMELLA ROLAND - NYC'S FALL 2010 MERCEDES BENZ FASHION WEEK

Remember Keisha? My bff, confidant, personal stylist and StyleChile contributor? In the years since you've last seen her on this space she has had the opportunity to fuse her love of fashion and Parsons education while embarking on a career as a stylist!

Not just any stylist, but a stylist helping one of the industry's most seasoned and respected designers, the incomparable Oscar de la Renta, and celebrity designer Pamella DeVos, the woman behind the Pamella Roland Brand. Keisha worked with both as they prepared to send their collections down the runway at New York City's Mercedes Benz Fashion Week!

I caught up with Keisha and she's shared her experience for StyleChile readers. Continue reading my interview with Keisha by clicking "Read more" below. . .

PAMELLA ROLAND: FRONT ROW

Hey, y'all. I took a few pics of some of the celebrities who were in attendance at the Pamella Roland show (check out my review of the show in the post below). I was so impressed with just how easy going they all were. Each chatted me up for a bit and wanted to know all about the blog.

Natalie Cole looked fabulous. Her Pamella Roland dress and jewelry and makeup were fierce.. her skin is positvely radiant...haircut is so on point.

Mel B. told me that she was looking forward to form fitting outfits for this fall; she knows what works for her and embraces it! She was eager to see what Pamella had to offer. Her husband, Stephen Belafonte, was very gracious...he wanted the focus to be on his wife, but he posed for a few pics as well.

America's Next Top Model judge and noted fashion photographer, Nigel Barker, and his beautiful wife--she's also wearing Pamella Roland!

I've finally gotten a pic of Nigel! I've struggled to get good pics of him in the past, but came really close at the M&M's premium event. When I told him about my various attempts, his wife chimed in with: "Honey, all you had to do was ask!". Yay!

Angela and Vanessa Simmons were darling! How cute are they?! I cannot get enough of Vanessa's Arden Wohl esque headband! Check out their sneaker line, Pastry!

Eric Benet and his companion were so charming!

Danity Kane's D. Woods came in right before the show started, but graciously posed for pics.

Speaking of America's Next Top Model, cycle 9 winner, Saliesha killed it in Pamella's show! Tyra and all the Jay's would be proud!

I sat right behind Essence Magazine's Mikki Taylor...ok, talk about starstruck! I was careful to keep it under wraps, but I adore her!

D. Woods and Angela and Vanessa got together for a group shot.

Have a good weekend! Click on the label below for vintage Candids and Fashion Week posts!

SPRING '09: PAMELLA ROLAND

One of my many favorites, this piece is rivaled only by the pink gingham concoction that came out right before. Swoon.

You guys! I have been sleeping on Pamella Roland, I cannot believe that I've never really paid attention to her before. I saw her show yesterday at Bryant Park (thanks Michelle!), and I am in love...seriously.

To borrow a phrase from a friend, her entire line--all of it--gave me everything! Every single outfit was top notch. From the color, to the detailing (y'all know I love ruffles), to the clean lines. It was simple and elegant, but also very in your face. She achieved the perfect balance of understated, yet not... Please keep a look out for Pamella. She's one to watch! Check out my personal pics of the show in the slide below, and please give me photo credit if you use the slide or photo;)

As you can see, the quality could be better, so check out some better pics of Pamella's show here.

Pamella's Spring '09 line was inspired by American artist, Ellsworth Kelly. The extensive 58 piece collection "embodies the bold color, geometric form, and sensuous lines of Kelly's work."

Look out for next post featuring celebs from Pamella Roland's front row in the tents! Click on the label below for vintage Fashion Week and Style Events posts!

FASHION WEEK '08: CELEBRITY CANDIDS

In addition to the Victoria's Secret event discussed in the post below, on Sunday I attended a reception for bloggers affiliated with the Glam network on the Terrace of the Bryant Park Grille. The location was perfect--the tents were just a few steps away.

In a nod to the U.S. Presidential election the entrance to the tents was decorated with buttons equating fashion with change and encouraging people to vote.

Of course, our proximity to the tents meant that we were literally stones throw away from the celebrities and models who were on their way into or out of the Diane Von Furstenberg show... I took some photos for y'all to enjoy!

Eva Longoria on her way to the Diane Von Furstenberg Show

Joy Bryant was so pleasant and is even more beautiful in person.

Shouldn't Maria Sharapova have been at the U.S. Open?!

Earlier in the day, Eva Longoria modeled a Pamella Roland dress as she promoted M&M's.

Nigel! Remember him from last fall's fashion week?

Zoe Saldana strutted by...

My pics of Uma Thurman and Rosario Dawson were not that great so they didn't make the cut. Jennifer Lopez was around, but getting a pic of her is almost impossible. Stay tuned for model candids and for additional Mercedes Benz Fashion Week coverage!

SPRING 2009 MERCEDES BENZ FASHION WEEK: PREVIEW

Fashion Week is already upon us! I cannot wait to see what the designers have in store for Spring 2009. Today kick's off New York's Mercedes Benz Spring 2009 Fashion Week. Enjoy a preview of what the designers will be sending down the runway:

I am particularlarly interested in seeing what Zac Posen, Carolina Herrera, Phillip Lim and Matthew Williamson have to offer! I'm thrilled to have invites to some events and to the Pamella Roland show on Wednesday. Check out the schedule here, and be sure to check StyleChile for updates!
Hopefully this fashion week will be as exciting as the last! Click on the label below to see coverage of past Fashion Shows!

Credit: AM New York. Special thanks to David B. for the scans!