Macy's Glamorama 2013.

weekend maxmara

the cirque du act that had everyone holding their breaths 

tommy hilfiger

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rachel x rachel roy

cutie pie, yvonne - this year's glamorama ambassador.

photos c/o Adam Bettcher for Macy's

favorite segments from this year's glamorama were hands down weekend maxmara, rachel x rachel roy and tommy hilfiger. weekend had the best presentation complete with a faux rainstorm, rachel roy is easily the most fashion-forward + wearable right off the runway and tommy hilfiger's classic all-american styling i just can't help but appreciate. a little prep in the fall never hurts (cue alicia silverstone in clueless).

cirque du soleil never disappoints with their crazy acrobatic feats, but i also enjoyed the glow-in-the-dark breakdancers because i'm a 90's chic. and of course, ageless sheryl crow - whose signature rocker chic look never seems to go out of style. the cutie that stole the show though, was yvonne - this year's glamorama ambassador. oh and did i mention, cancer survivor, aspiring gymnast/dancer and just all-around amazing little gal? can't wait for next year's - i'm always up for fashion with a cause.

and this wouldn't be complete w/o a #wiw.

photos are selfies

dress: bebe | belt: moschino | shoes: zara | bracelet worn as anklet: h&m 

on charlie: collar: coach

Sneak Peek: Macy's Glamorama 2013.

stunning stage set up @the state theatre

some pieces from macy's private label Maison Jules, which launched this month & provides us with parisian chic looks inspired by Maje or Sandro. cool fact: the ad campaign was styled by none other - Garance Dore, one of the reigning queens of je ne sais quoi

racks on racks on racks (filled w/designer clothing) backstage. 

macy's fashion manager paul anthony explaining that men's briefs too, need to be fitted

some gorgeous models from the show dropping in at our backstage tour

one lucky winner from glamorama will go home with this all white, everything bike - SO perfect, considering minnesota is the bike-friendly state.

insert sheryl crow's name here.

photos by myself + Lindsey Herzog of Ruby Girl Blog

lace dress: mink pink(thrifted) | utility vest: old navy | pumps: zara | belt: moschino | clutch: shoemint | rings: roe wolfe & francesca's

last night, macy's held a blogger reception for glamorama. in its 20-plus years, glamorama has sent thousands of designer looks down the runway + raised $5 million for children's cancer research fund. 

we toured the event space and got a sneak peak at all the designer duds backstage. as a fashion show stylist myself, it was cool to get a glimpse at production on a grander scale. paul anthony, macy's fashion manager runs a tight ship that includes: 7 days of rehearsals + more than 10 hrs of fittings, organizing racks of clothing by model, zip-locking and attaching all accessories/shoes to garments and even having exactly 42 dressers for all of the 42 models (talk about a tight squeeze backstage).

particularly excited about: 

- seeing all of the creative styling but especially on maison jules, rachel rachel roy, weekend maxmara & jean paul gaultier for envision fall 2013 styling inspiration

- getting a scoop (or 2 or 3) of vivoli il gelato

- cirque du soleil! need i say more?

- sheryl crow belting out 'my favorite mistake' 

- topping it all off with some afterparty fun 

i'll be live tweeting + instagramming the entire night, you can follow me here for the play by play: 

twitter: ilovedavee

instagram: youngbrokefabulous

now all i need is the perfect ensemble & i'll see you guys tomorrow night! xo.