{"id":279,"date":"2013-10-02T06:57:48","date_gmt":"2013-10-02T13:57:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/66.147.244.209\/~canadiu3\/?p=279"},"modified":"2014-01-15T07:19:58","modified_gmt":"2014-01-15T15:19:58","slug":"how-do-experts-survive-fashion-week","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/2013\/10\/02\/how-do-experts-survive-fashion-week\/","title":{"rendered":"How do experts survive Fashion Week?"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_280\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-280\" style=\"width: 960px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/66.147.244.209\/~canadiu3\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/135412riqtrytibjiijr19.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-280\" alt=\"Photo from the Facebook Page of Canada-Philippine Fashion Week\" src=\"http:\/\/66.147.244.209\/~canadiu3\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/135412riqtrytibjiijr19.jpg\" width=\"960\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/135412riqtrytibjiijr19.jpg 960w, https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/135412riqtrytibjiijr19-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-280\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo from the Facebook Page of Canada-Philippine Fashion Week<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Packing a month\u2019s worth of fashion events in one week\u2014making sure that all aspects of the show are covered and almost flawless\u2014would make anyone frenzied. All artists, editors, stylists, designers and models collectively want to create a masterpiece out of Fashion Week. So, how do they deal with the demanding chore ahead of them?<\/p>\n<h6>Kate Becker<\/h6>\n<p>Beauty editor Katie Becker of W Magazine said, \u201cFashion week is one part glamour and nine parts stress.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>But definitely, she\u2019s not letting stress get to her. Despite having a \u201ccrazy backstage schedule\u201d, she manages to project a fashion editor-ish look at all times in the simplest but most effective way she knows\u2014taking good care of her skin, and yup, nothing else.<\/p>\n<h6>Bobbi Brown<\/h6>\n<p>First and foremost an American makeup guru, Bobbi Brown, who has just launched his Fashion Week Fall 2013 collection in the United States, also confessed that preparations for Fashion week have always been overwhelming.<\/p>\n<p>Late nights of brainstorming sessions with models and designers to make sure that models have that picture-perfect look is always a heck of a responsibility, but he survives these through a few tricks up his sleeve:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<ul>Have healthy snacks and water (in a reusable container) before and during a fashion event.<\/ul>\n<ul>His iPhone. Capturing runway moments on his phone and posting it as it happens is truly gratifying for him.<\/ul>\n<ul>Hand sanitizers and fresh mint always come in handy (makes him ready to meet and greet people).<\/ul>\n<ul>Concealers. \u201cYellow-based concealers are designed to lighten darkness under your eyes,\u201d he discloses.<\/ul>\n<ul>Moisturizer. For Bobby Brown, choosing the right one is on top of his skin regimen.<\/ul>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_281\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-281\" style=\"width: 960px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/66.147.244.209\/~canadiu3\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/135124dm011s67681j1sml.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/66.147.244.209\/~canadiu3\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/135124dm011s67681j1sml.jpg\" alt=\"What is in Rachel Zoe&#039;s bag during Fashion week?\" width=\"960\" height=\"549\" class=\"size-full wp-image-281\" srcset=\"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/135124dm011s67681j1sml.jpg 960w, https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/135124dm011s67681j1sml-300x171.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-281\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">What is in Rachel Zoe&#8217;s bag during Fashion week?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h6>Rachel Zoe<\/h6>\n<p>As a stylist, editor and designer, Rachel Zoe has a slightly more daunting role to play in the Fall 2013 Fashion week. But she said that as long as she keeps the some must-carry stuff in her bag, she will survive: \u201cIn the Montana tote from my own collection, I typically have a few Kind fruit and nut bars, a pack of Tatcha face blotters, lipstick, compact, and a luminizing concealer\u2014perfect for on-the-go touch ups from the office to dinner.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>What sets her mood going to the Fashion Week is \u201ca decaf Americano with a drop of organic half and half\u201d. She says, &#8220;It\u2019s the perfect drink with my granola, berries and Greek yogurt.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Before finally acting out her roles, she spends time with her son and husband by watching movies with them.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cDon\u2019t stress it, refresh it,\u201d is her mantra.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/66.147.244.209\/~canadiu3\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/135026913631996cgg5gls.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/66.147.244.209\/~canadiu3\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/135026913631996cgg5gls.jpg\" alt=\"135026913631996cgg5gls\" width=\"960\" height=\"479\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-282\" srcset=\"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/135026913631996cgg5gls.jpg 960w, https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/135026913631996cgg5gls-300x149.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h6>You during Fashion Week<\/h6>\n<p>Designer or model or not, if you want to get into the spirit of fashion week (you do), you will need to prepare. Pop Sugar Fashion Editor Hannah Weil has these tips:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Have a dress rehearsal<\/strong>. It is a must to choose and scrutinize the wardrobe that you\u2019ll wear. Chances are your leopard pants might not complement the top that you\u2019ve previously chosen. Weil says that she has seen that happen many times.<\/p>\n<p>She suggests playing dress-up also to ensure that your wardrobe is free from malfunction. Shoes are especially important\u2014it can break or make your outfit (literally). And breaking the heels of your shoes in the middle of the event isn\u2019t cool.<\/p>\n<p>Weil advises wearing your shoes a few days before the event. Apply the proper break-in protocol, that is, \u201cstretch them out by wearing with chunky socks and icing the insides of both heels.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Neat and stylish nails are also important, since it gives anyone a \u201cput-together\u201d feel even if seated among elegantly styled celebrities.<\/p>\n<p>List your itineraries for the day. Make sure that you know the complete line-up of activities for Fashion Week (can&#8217;t miss Veejay Floresca or Kaye Morales!)<\/p>\n<p>Connect with your dear friends, especially those who are near the venue of the event. You\u2019ll never know when you might need a place where you can stay for the meantime.<\/p>\n<p>When faced with stressors on the day, Weil has these quick solutions for you.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Can&#8217;t find your name on the list<\/strong>. While it\u2019s definitely a shocker, don\u2019t let it show please. Project a smile. Make sure that it appears genuine (though we all know that it\u2019s not okay). But you have to rise to the occasion; there&#8217;s no room for bitterness. Tell the organizer that it\u2019s okay as you have another event to attend. Don\u2019t forget to say thank you, even if you\u2019re not thankful.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The epic fall<\/strong>. If you experience the epic fall, do remember that a fall is a preamble to a rise. But, of course, you should rise with conviction, that is, right away (think Miriam Quiambao).<\/p>\n<p>Fashion editors say that a model falling on the runway is common in numerous fashion events and actually makes a model more popular (fashion columnists and bloggers will definitely feature and sometimes sensationalize those falls). Not sure about guests, though.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Similar outfits<\/strong>. Weil said, \u201cIf someone was wearing the same outfit as me, I would feel sorry for them. I dress very much to please and amuse myself. I\u2019m more like Snooki. I\u2019m one of those people who don\u2019t expect people to copy them.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Prove your counterpart that you look better, sorry.<\/p>\n<p><strong>A growling tummy<\/strong>. Fashion shows serve cocktails\u2014only cocktails\u2014so please do not attempt to skip dinner. Fainting is not an option.<\/p>\n<p>Think you are ready and prepared to hit the runway and rub elbows with giant celebrities and style icons? You betcha.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><em>\u201cStyle is a way to say who you are, without having to speak\u201d\u2014Rachel Zoe<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Packing a month\u2019s worth of fashion events in one week\u2014making sure that all aspects of the show are covered and &hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":44,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[36],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-279","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","category-fashion-and-beauty","mauthors-katherine-marfal-teves","mauthors-philippine-canadian-inquirer"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/279","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/44"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=279"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/279\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=279"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=279"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=279"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}