Sunday Night Fashion

 Collection from SG Designs at The State Room

It's a bit disconcerting to have sooo many people out on a Sunday night in Boston. But of course, with Boston Fashion Week, we all rested up to be able to handle the pressure of going out as many nights this week as possible. So last night was no exception of fabulous fun when, just as I arrived on the steps of 60 State Street, a voice called from behind me and it was one of my party, ANDRES AQUINO, just stepping out of a cab. KELSIE MCKENNA, one of our models, also emerged, all legs, from the vehicle. I happened to be on the phone chatting up a storm with model and fashion event manager MARCO RADAKOVIC who joined us later in the evening, as did model TOMMY MOUNTAIN.

We were at the beautiful State Room admiring the stunning views and to enjoy our complimentary VIP tickets from the organizers for SG Fashions (Shana Gall), F.R.E.E. It was actually a really beautiful and skillfully arranged event, from all appearances from the VIP lounge. We sipped pink champagne and enjoyed healthy passed hors d'ouevres while we sat at small, beautifully decorated tables with pretty flower arrangements. Lovely ladies dressed in designer fashions escorted people around to various places and the designer was on hand to greet the guests. As the night wore on, we realized a chance to slip out for dinner. I am definitely feeling my age when the waiter at the restaurant exclaimed to the rafters that "I had no idea you were THAT OLD" upon gaping open-mouthed at my driver's license when carding us for our wine-by-the-glass purchases. Yes, I apparently am and thank you for mentioning it. Upon returning to the show we were immediately escorted to our front row seats. The fashions were quite appropriate to the 20's flapper theme they were designed to replicate, with a strong showing during the first slew of dresses that sported short feathered skirts and sleek bodices, and other interesting pieces that showed a nice vision through the designer's eyes of old meets new. Celebrity DJ from Jamn 94.5 and a moderator from Kiss 108 introduced not only the designer, but an absolutely adorable troupe of Girl Scouts, complete with bouquet of flowers for Shana.

We then hustled over to ROCCA for the installation of the most beautiful collection I've seen yet from Sam Mendoza!! I really had to gush over a few of the pieces, including a mesmerizing white gauzy gown that I swore if I ever got married again, I would scoop up in a second for the special day. The installation was a pretty display which showcased furniture from style setters Mohr and McPherson, with models sitting or standing in beautiful gowns, as well as one interesting piece that had flowy pants and top that definitely carried the theme over well to a more casual look. The girls were draped over chaise lounges, sofas and chairs having a very Fitzgerald moment.

I didn't recognize many people from the industry except for SAM MENDOZA, MICHAEL DE PAOLO, ERICA CORSANO (STUFF MAGAZINE), and ALEX HALL (BOSTON MAGAZINE). The Stuff Magazine after party continued in the bar area of Rocca where we mixed and mingled with a young jet-set, highlighting the fact that I was OLD. My young models flitted and flirted and looked stunning for photographers while I ran to the ladies room to check in the mirror for age spots. Ahh. More Boston Fashion Week to come Tuesday night for me with the upcoming shows for Denise Hajjar and Daniel Hernandez. Can't wait to see what developments arise to challenge the scenes and the senses. And to hopefully survive more blows to the old self esteem.