Sarah Jessica Parker selected a bold Prabal Gurung look for the 3rd annual Fashion’s Night Out celebration.  This soft leather dress was sculpted to her bodice, while the skirt was a loose array of pleats.  Her belted waist created a coveted hour-glass figure.  She wore white pointy-toe shoes and a cuff bracelet to complement her fashion forward style.

Bergdorf Goodman – 8pm: Second Annual “BG Best in Show” – Designers and their canine companions hit the catwalk with host James Aguiar and guest judges Georgina Chapman and Keren Craig of Marchesa, Santiago Gonzalez, Naeem Khan, Monique Lhuillier, and The BagSnob’s Tina Craig. Designers: Alexandra Vidal, Badgley Mischka, Bibhu Mohapatra, Cushnie & Ochs, John Barrett, Jocelyn Gordon, Joseph Altuzarra, Kimberly McDonald, Laurance Dacade, Lela Rose, Nicholas Varney, Pamella Roland, Reem Acra and Wes Gordon.  With music by DJ Johnny Dynell.  Third Floor

DKNY – CELEBRATE STREET STYLE WITH DKNY, they will be celebrating the DVD release of “Bill Cunningham New York” and New York Street Style – 655 Madison Avenue at 60^th Street – Thursday, September 8 – 6-11pm

Donna Karan – will be hosting model, actress and Fashion’s “It Girl” Marisa Berenson for the launch of her new book MARISA BERENSON: A Life in Pictures at the Donna Karan collection store 819 Madison Avenue from 5:30-8PM

Frederic Fekkai at Christian Louboutin – 6pm-11pm - 59 Horatio Street,New York, NY 10014,  Fekkai stylists will be on hand at Christian Louboutin boutiques to create glamorous evening coiffures.

Frederic Fekkai at Saks Fifth Avenue – 6pm-8pm Saks Fifth Avenue Flagship (5^th Avenue at 50^th Street), 8^th Floor – A special personal appearance by Frederic Fekkai unveiling the Hair by Fekkai – Life by You cinematic campaign.

Lanvin New York – 815 Madison Avenue, at 68th Street, New York, NY 10065 – Joe Zee hosts the event, and is judge of the dance Competition beginning at 8pm.

Nicholas K – On Thursday, September 8th, treasure&bond and NYC-based fashion label Nicholas K will join forces to celebrate city wide shopping event, Fashion’s Night Out. treasure&bond, Nordstrom’s new concept store which opened its 11,000-square-foot retail space in the Soho neighborhood at 350 West Broadway, will donate 100% of all profits going to NYC charities aiding children

Rebecca Taylor – flagship boutique- 34 Gansevoort, nyc, 6-11pm – Join us for Svedka cocktails, Blooming cake pops and live music by Brooklyn’s Avan Lava. 

SOLSTICE Sunglass Boutique – will present a Giorgio Armani “Frames of Your Life” event and photo exhibit during Fashion’s Night Out in New York City on Thursday, September 8^th from 6:00 – 10:00pm ET in its Meatpacking District location – located at 48 Ninth Avenue.

Valentino – 6-11pm -Thursday, September 8^th 2011 7-10pm Karaoke to start @ 8 – Valentino Boutique, 747 Madison Ave, New York,Valentino will host a Family Karaoke night with Candace Bergen and daughter Chloe Malle, Dani Stahl and mother Joan Israel, Carlos Souza and son Sean Souza and MC Tracy Morgan. Valentino will donate 50% of proceeds from the sale of special edition t-shirts designed by Creative Directors, Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pierpaolo Piccioli, to The Stiller Foundation.

The cast-mates from Glee have lent their musical talents for a Fashion’s Night Out promotion.  FNO’s is the annual global shopping event in September.  This video features the usual suspects, Lea Michele in Balmain, Dianna Agron, Jane Lynch and the rest of the gang.  We are treated to their rendition of David Bowie’s “Fashion.”  They are stylish and effortless as they sing and strut down the runway.

Nicholas K kicked-off the Spring 2011 season, and had the distinction of being the first show inside Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week’s new home at Lincoln Center.  Flat-screen monitors displayed the shows’ dates and times.

Mercedes-Benz has partnered with IMG to bring us fashion week here in New York.  They have a big presence under the Tents within the lobby.

Fashion’s Night Out was well represented with its own booth under the Tents during the first two days of fashion week.  T-shirts were available for sale for the big event.

DHL is also a sponsor under the Tents, and they have a very regal display in the lobby.

Maybelline has also partnered with Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, and they hand out free make up daily to guests.  Here we have Kathleen the space manager.

The background inside the Maybelline Lounge.  I spend my time in-between shows here at the lounge, and many television segments are filmed here.

Two of the models with Maybelline, Yana and Lauren wearing Aqua.  They each posed with the Maybelline Falsies Volume Express mascara in hand.

Fashion’s Night Out 2010 was even more fun filled and exciting than last year.  The crowds were bigger, the lines were longer and the patrons were happier.  Bergdorf Goodman was my first stop and I was met by a line that was three rows deep.  I decided to stick around because I was already sold on the canine runway.  On the judging panel was fashion designer Monique Lhuillier and handbag designer Tinsley Mortimer.  Celebrity stylist Robert Verdi hosted the event. 

I did not get to see the entire canine runway unfold because I had to make press check-in at the I Heart Ronson event downtown.  The designer made her appearance with Gossip Girl’s Michelle Tractenberg.  The music was rocking upon entering the event, and I noticed that Ronson’s sister, Samantha, was the D.J.  It was a lovely cupcake and tea social, and a sweet way to end a long day at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week.

Friday, September 10th will be the second year of the global event, Fashion’s Night Out.  It was created to encourage shoppers to go out and patronize their favorite retail establishment.  It’s a night of parties, fun and celebration.  This is the evening when you can actually shop till you drop because some stores will be open as late as 11:00pm.  Below is a list of a few boutiques and department stores where you can engage in some after-work retail therapy in New York City.

Fashion’s Night Out 2010: NYC

Bergdorf’s - Sarah Jessica Parker and Tom Ford among others.  There will also be a runway show for the dogs, yes man’s best friend.  Expect Georgina Chapman and Monique Lhuillier to take part with their furry friends. 754 Fifth Avenue.

Botiker -  Open late at 246 Mott Street in NoLIta, cocktails & sweet treats!

Derek Lam – Model Maryna Linchuk will be hosting an #FNO celebration at Derek Lam’s boutique on 12 Crosby Street; corner of Howard.

Diane von Furstenberg and Refinery 29 are hosting a party with HP for FNO and you’re invited! Friday, September 10, 6:00 to 11:00p.m., Diane von Furstenberg; 874 Washington Street (at West 14th Street.)

Lord & Taylor - Singer Matisse will be performing at Lord & Taylor during FNO. – 424 5th Avenue.

Marc by Marc Jacobs @ Bloomingdales - Ice-Cream truck will be parked out front of Bloomingdale’s Soho store.  Truck will sell jewelry from Fall collection. – 504 Broadway.

Nordstrom -  Jeffrey store in the heart of the Meatpacking District in New York City, where partygoers will include Christina Ricci, Jason Wu, Nicholas Kirkwood, Monique Pean, Devon Scott and more. – 449 West 14th Street.

Rachel Roy @Macy’s – Jessica Stam will style you at Macy’s Herald Square, 151 West 34th Street from 6:00pm to 8:00pm.

Rag & Bone - Halle Berry (Vogue’s cover girl) will be there, with Gucci Westman for Revlon at 7:30pm. – 119 Mercer Street (between Prince & Spring.)

Victoria’s Secret SoHo Store – Adriana Lima, Doutzen Kroes, Chanel Iman will be there from 7:00pm-10:00pm. - 591 Broadway (between Houston & Prince.)

Models, designers, editors and fashionista’s came out this evening to support Fashion’s Night Out’s fashion show.  The event showcased over 150 models in Fall 2010 looks from many designers, and these pieces are in stores now.  Some of the biggest names in the modeling industry graced the seemingly intricate catwalk.  The show was streamed live for all to see and to enjoy the awe of one of the largest fashion shows ever.  Andre Leon Talley was one of our hosts for the evening, and he was a delight.  It was a sight to see the models rock the runway with such poise and precision, all 150 of them.  This event started as the brainchild of Anna Wintour and Vogue last year, and has grown exponentially in just one year.  The making of FNO will be aired on CBS on September 14th, and it is sure to include the evening’s fashion show, as well as the worldwide shopping extravaganza on Friday, September 10th.  Don’t forget that these events help to support a worthy cause;  a portion of the proceeds goes to the New York City AIDS Fund.  We can hardly wait until Friday for Fashion’s Night Out’s second night out.  Happy shopping!!!

The models came out in full force in support of Fashion’s Night Out Spring 2010 PSA.  This worldwide event is held annually to support the fashion and retail industries; it takes place on September 10th.  A televised special on the shopping event on steroids will be aired on CBS on September 15th.  Last year FNO was among the most exciting events during fashion week.  Fortunately, it is shaping up to be even grander this year.  The evening is also about shopping for a cause, forty-percent of the proceeds from the Fashion’s Night Out T-Shirts will go to the New York City AIDS Fund.  Some of the biggest names within the modeling industry appear in the public service announcement, Karlie Kloss, Doutzen Kroes, Liya Kebede, Karolina Kurkova, Lara Stone, Miranda Kerr, Chanel Iman, Lily Donaldson and Sasha Pivovarova to name a few.  Let these ladies be your tour guide as they travel throughout New York City.

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Naomi Campbell and Dolce & Gabbana have collaborated on a collection of 14 T-shirts for charity.  Each tee has an image of the supermodel that was captured by some of the most acclaimed fashion photographers, like David La Chapelle, Patrick Demarchelier, Steven Meisel and Paolo Roversi to name a few.  Fashion for Relief is Campbell’s charity, and it raise funds whenever an urgent need arises globally.  This organization mobilizes the fashion industry from within to help society at large.  You can get a signed tee from the supermodel at Fashion’s Night Out on September 10th at Dolce & Gabbana’s Madison Avenue store in New York City.  They will be sold for $200 each, but remember that the proceeds will go to a worthy cause.

Fashion’s Night Out has designed a new collection of T-shirts, it includes a tank top, long and short sleeved tees and a unisex hoodie.  You can get yours online or in many major department stores.  Forty-percent of the proceeds from the sales will go to the New York City AIDS Fund.  The tank is priced at $20, and the hoodie for $60.  Ladies, the tank would go perfectly with a great pair of jeans.  This event has gotten so huge that you will have no problem finding these pieces in stores.  Get into the spirit of the evening, and support a worthy cause.