Come on Irene, I swear you’re a queen. Queen of drama and aaaannoying…

While no one is really sure how severe Hurricane Irene will be, I know one thing…I’m not going to let her ruin my weekend. The safety precautions are definitely important and all, but you can get all that info from @NYCMayorsOffice on Twitter.

The above is a glimpse at what I’ll be doing when she hits…call it Hurricainment. In case you’re wondering about all the phones – I have several and am planning to keep back-ups shut off so I can stay connected to the rest of the world if the power goes out.

What else can I do besides board games, cocktails, movies and text my mom (don’t want her to worry)?

PS Irene is a bitch. I bet she purposely chose to come to NYC for all the media attention.

As some of you know, I had the treat of walking in a runway show in June for Kaboodle’s five year anniversary celebration, hosted at Internet Week in NYC. This involved working closely with Kaboodle and Bloomingdale’s to create a look inspired by one of the winning style boards in a contest Kaboodle hosted the weeks leading up to the event. Lucky for me, I got to work with one of my favorite style boards (above on the left) designed by Kaboodle user Sarah08Pig (nice work, girl!).

Little black dress, sparkles, lace, pearls…yes please! To make this ultra glam party look work with my own personal style, which is usually a hybrid of two distinct types of looks (e.g. boho-preppy), I decided to go rock and roll with hair and make-up. Faux hawk, dark and dramatic eyes and a pale lip. You can find out all the details about my outfit from Kaboodle here.

Above (from top left): Meghan of Wit and Wimsy’s gorgeous braid, my make-up in progress, and with Yuli post hair and make-up

This was one of the coolest things I’ve ever gotten to do as a blogger and I will be forever grateful to Kaboodle for giving me the opportunity. Special thanks to Bloomingdale’s for providing the fabulous looks, the Kaboodle style team (especially Maria) for helping us create the looks and Paul Labrecque Salon & Spa for providing hair and make-up. Also, shout-out to Lauren for giving me the rocker faux hawk!

Last but not least, thanks to KSA, Jenn, Jordan, Maeve, Julie, Lizzie, Andrea, Amy, Dina, Kat, Kristin and everyone else who cheered me on when I stepped foot on the runway. You knocked the fear right out of me.

Photo credits: Kaboodle, Gary He/Insider Images, Meghan Donovan/Wit & Wimsy

Congrats to Amy Chandra of Midtown Girl and the launch of her new venture, Socialista New York. The meet-up group aims to create fun girls-night-out experiences by bringing together brands and bloggers in the city.

To kick things off, Ugg Australia hosted a gorgeous evening at the company’s showroom Terrace overlooking Fifth Ave in Manhattan. Guests were treated to manis, pedis, Ugg Australia flip flops (cute and comfy), treats and tasty cocktails (like the Dirty Socialista featured above – champagne and muddled berries).  

Check out the rest of the pics after the jump! Psst…word on the street is Ugg’s new collection is pretty swank. Stay tuned.

Above: With Julia from Fashion Pulse (long time buddies)

Above (from left): Jennine of The Coveted/IFB, me, Jenni of I Spy DIY, Nubia of Nubia Nonsense and Amy

Above (from left): Yuli Ziv, Amy, me and Julia

Above: Two of the lovely ladies of Ugg Australia

Hi friends, I have an exciting update to share! Next week at Internet Week New York on June 7, Kaboodle is putting on the first ever crowd-sourced fashion show in partnership with Bloomingdales called the Fab @ Five Fête & Fashion Show. The looks have been selected based on a styleboard contest a few weeks back AND the “models” are all media and bloggers including yours truly! I am beyond honored to be among the group, which I’ll share more about in an upcoming post.

As a side note, I’m totally terrified. I already have a repuation for falling down…a lot…so the thought of a runway in heels sounds like the perfect storm to showcase my clumbsiness in front of a live audience. That said, if I do fall, at least I’ll do it in superior style thanks to Kaboodle and Bloomies!

In case you haven’t played on Kaboodle.com before, here’s a little background: the Hearst owned social shopping site is the largest on the web with more than 1.5 million users and aims to make online shopping easier and more fun. This event is to celebrate the five year anniversary and unveil a brand new redesign of the site.

I have my fitting this week and between now and the show, you know I’ll be practicing my stiletto strut around my apartment.

Finally, if you’re in NYC and want to check it out, the details are here. If you’re not, you can follow via the Twitter hashtag #Kaboodle5 (the event is Tuesday, June 7 from 6-8pm EDT). You can also follow the action and get updates from @Kaboodle and @Bloomingdales.

PS If you have any advice for easing nerves (that might help reduce my chances of tripping), I’m listening!

Model Charlotte Kemp Muhl, known for her eccentric and edgy style, was the muse for Rebecca Minkoff’s Fall/Winter 2011 Ready-to-Wear collection. You could see her in the looks that walked down the runway which included a leopard pant suit, off the shoulder sweaters, leather and fur trimmed coats.  Here’s a pic of Charlotte for reference…

The urban cool that Minkoff is known for is all in the details. The drainpipe leggings with snake skin knee patches can be paired with her oversized blazers. I might be able to walk down the street in lace plants, but a classic look such as a trench coat with a Rebecca Minkoff twist – an exaggerated collar, faux fur shoulder detail and a full skirt would make this a closet favorite for seasons to come.

 This post was contributed by Alix Hernandez of AlixRose.com.

Photo Credits: Elle.com (runway photos) and NY Mag (Charlotte photo)