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My Awakening – Dear BHD…

The numerous challenges and changes that seemed overbearing weren’t without reason. When you log on to BHD you are witnessing my growth, which is essentially how BHD came to be. I figured if I kept writing I would get over my then heartbreak and post by post my laptop and wordpress would nurture me into...
NYFW - Marc x Marc Jacobs S2012

NYFW – Marc x Marc Jacobs S2012

OMG. So. Effing. Good! I’m just getting back from the Marc x Marc Jacobs show, and honestly, what more can I say than the show was everything you’d expect, and much more. There was colour, contrast, excitement and an ever so relevant source of on-point trend. I love Marc because of the fantasy he provides...
Jay Strut NYFW Diary Day 4

Jay Strut NYFW Diary Day 4

12:25 p.m. – Ahhhhh! Finally! I got some good sleep in this city. Much deserved right? I think so. Today, I’m going to make sure I take it calm, easy and steadily. On a more serious note, I can’t believe today is the last day! Usually I am dreading this part “NO I WANNA STAY,...
NYFW - Michael Kors S2012

NYFW – Michael Kors S2012

To the beat of of Adele‘s Rolling in the Deep, remixed into some mythical Florence and the Machine‘s track, models strut their stuff down the catwalk in a dessert-inspired EVERYTHING! I’m talking everything we saw in Sex and the City 2 – you know, when they ran off to Abu Dabi – mixed up with...
NYFW – Bibhu Mohapatra S2012

NYFW – Bibhu Mohapatra S2012

This was the first time I’ve seen a Bibhu collection. It’s definitely not going to be the last. The Bibhu collection has a strong ethnic aesthetic, balanced with a great american sportswear look – a great mix. The detailing of this collection is beautiful: the pleated harem/genie style leg pants, the intense detailing in the...
Jay Strut NYFW Diary Day 3

Jay Strut NYFW Diary Day 3

9:00 a.m. – OMG, I CAN’T believe I’m up this early – I’m a changed man!  So proud. Ok, but really, I’m panicking because I don’t know what to friggin’ wear to the Micheal Kors show in like 1 HOUR…BAHHHHHHH today is going to be a H.O.E.. (Hell On Earth) LOL – it’s my thing...
NYFW – Alice & Olivia S/S 2012

NYFW – Alice & Olivia S/S 2012

Always such a cherry on top of the cake! It was a real treat to check out the Alice & Olivia Spring/Summer 2012 presentation, because I’m always in love with the details, colors, and EVERYTHING else for that matter. Oh, and who doesn’t love a gossip girl sighting or two. I overheard one of the...
Jay Strut NYFW Diary Day 2

Jay Strut NYFW Diary Day 2

10:00 a.m. – Judge me if you want but we all have fears! I barely got any sleep last night because I was too scared to sleep alone. Therefore, I’m exhausted, laying in bed until now! I need to get dressed and get out to the Frank Tell’s show at Milk Studios before it’s too...
Monique Lhuillier’ S/S 2012 Sexy [NOT BRIDAL] collection

Monique Lhuillier’ S/S 2012 Sexy [NOT BRIDAL] collection

When you think Monique Lhuillier, the first thing that (obviously) comes to mind is white, pretty, BRIDAL! Am I right, or am I right!? (You know I’m right) – Who knew that this season internationally renowned designer Monique Lhuillier, would be sending down a variety of sexy dresses, both cocktail and evening with body-shaping silhouettes...
Prabal Gurung Spring Summer 2012

Prabal Gurung Spring Summer 2012

What a dream! New York based designer, Prabal Gurung, famous for designs seen on leading ladies from the red carpet to the White house (like, uhm.. Michelle Obama and Sarah Jessica Parker) utilized all the summer favorites women LOVE from Spring & Summer RTW collections and conjured up something beyond the words beautiful, strong and...
Jay Strut NYFW Diary Day 1

Jay Strut NYFW Diary Day 1

[9:00AM] – So I woke up this morning at 6:00 a.m. I had to finish packing and had to make it on time to the terminal. Not too long ago, I was at the terminal thinking that I would be riding on the Megabus straight from Toronto to the Buffalo Airport. I chose this travel...