fashion week hoopla

so for those who don't know, this past few days was London Fashion Week, and now you know :]

most those who know me personally know that i'm lightweight obsessed with all things fashion and style. and someday i want to put two of my loves together (fashion x writing) and become the editor-in-chief of some top name fashion magazine.

a girl can dream right?

well, every once in awhile, for us ambitious girls, we get to do things that others who aren't as ambitious or daring or inventive (yes, i am all that AND more lol) don't get to do.

don't ask me how it came about, but on wednesday i was able to attend the KTZ show for LDN fashion week. my first fashion show ever and my first step into the wonderful world that i dream of being apart of.

one word: AMAZING.

when i got in line waiting for my turn to enter the room where many have showcased the fruits of blood, sweat and tears, i was in awe of who i was standing in line with. natural haired fashionistas who spray painted their locks with gold and wore funky tights, the interns and assistants just praying that they don't screw anything up with their high profile fashion tyrannical bosses, flamboyant brits who when they happen to graze your elbow apologize by saying "sorry babe! i adore your shoes love!", and of course the celebrities from other countries who i have never heard of but were getting oogles and snapped by cameras as they walked in the door. 

and then there was me. essentially a nobody, but a nobody who was at the same place as these somebodies.

when i walked in, the place was packed but i luckily managed to snag a spot in the 3rd row. 

i was also really excited because admittedly, i had never heard of KTZ (Kokon to Zai) before but after doing some research the night before, I saw how much of his brand was related to everything I love.

 

it's retro, eclectic, totally '90's inspired but at the same time futuristic. AWESOME.

 so the next few days was fashion weekend which is a completely different scene. whereas fashion week is an invite only type of thing, anyone can attend LDN fashion weekend as long as they buy a ticket. it's more of a shopping day where they have rooms and rooms and multiple levels of discounted designer pieces. pretty much heaven except for the fact that i still couldn't afford anything, even with the discounts! beautiful pieces though. they also had a sharpie bar where i got to decorate a sharpie bag and get free sharpies! makeovers and makeup classes, and of course the catwalk!

me at the show (front row!)

my goodie bag stuffed to the brim