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Mara Hoffman spring/summer 2014 New York Fashion Week

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Photos: Cathy/Bay Area Fashionista 2013©

Mara Hoffman’s spring/summer 2014 collection was fabulous! There is no other way to describe it. The prints, the colors, the fabrics; everything was amazing. I loved the long hemlines and the side slits. The collection had a vibrant, laid-back vibe which evoked a relaxed-yet-fabulous hot summer day.

I loved the tie-dye prints and Native American inspired patterns. The long dresses and midi-skirts are officially on my wish list for spring 2014!

Below is the press video from Mara Hoffman’s spring/summer 2014 show at New York Fashion Week. What is your favorite look on the runway?

Mark and Estel spring 2014 New York Fashion Week

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Photos: Cathy/Bay Area Fashionista 2013©

I was thrilled and honored when I received an invitation, with a seat, to the Mark and Estel spring/summer 2014 fashion show at New York Fashion Week. This Los Angeles designing duo creates a fabulous collection of ready-to-wear which is perfect for life here in California. Since I was already in love with the designers, knowing I would have a seat at their show was thrilling.

The entire collection Mark and Estel designed for spring/summer 2014 was fabulous. I loved the mix of bright colors with classic black and white. The flowing, full skirts looked graceful on the runway and were styled with a little bit of California sass. Love that!

I cannot wait to get my hands on one of their skirts for spring; as well as the black and white striped dress in the photo above! Love!

Mark and Estel is made in the USA, more reason to love their work!

Below is a press video of the show. What is your favorite look from the Mark and Estel spring/summer 2014 runway at New York Fashion Week?

Academy of Art University New York Fashion Week spring 2014

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Photos: Cathy/Bay Area Fashionista 2013©

Academy of Art University showed their spring/summer 2014 collection on September 6, 2013 during New York Fashion Week. The show was held in the largest venue at fashion week; the Theater. The runway wrapped around an additional row of seating in the center of the runway. This made it a little difficult for me to see the models walk the runway; especially since I was in the last row towards the photographers pit. This is my excuse for the poor photos 

I absolutely adore the fresh visionaries at the Academy of Art University. It is amazing to see how the minds of fashion students are expressing their art through textiles. The fabrics offered texture and appeared on the runway to be extremely high quality. My favorite look on the Academy of Art University runway was the pale blue printed dress you can see in the final walk photo. The sleeves danced gracefully as the model walked the runway and they added to drama to sweet yet daring daytime dress. Love!

I have included the press video from Mercedes Benz Fashion Week below so you too can enjoy this beautiful show and admire the designs. What is your favorite look on the runway?