Charleston Fashion Week 2012 Thursday Night Recap

{Photography by Reese Moore}

Alright, we had another fun show Thursday night at Charleston Fashion Week 2012. I was pleasantly surprised by Copper Penny's (a local boutique) show and wouldn't have thought I'd take away anything new and worth reporting from them. But this hair is pretty cool don'tcha think?

{Photography by Reese Moore}

But onto the Emerging Designers. Check out what they brought.

Jordan Lee Brooks

{Photography by Ed Kavishe/Fashion Wire Press}

Kelly Elizabeth Ruehlman & Amy Cochran Quinn

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Hazel Bae

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Nancy Faw Crowell

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and I snapped this picture of the adorable little boy waving to his (very proud) parents...

Vartika Vikram

{Thursday night's emerging designer winner}

{And LLL's favorite}

{Photography by Ed Kavishe/Fashion Wire Press}

And Sarah Parrott, Luciana Scarabello, & Nikki Poulos from NBC's Star Fashion Series were the featured designers. I met Sarah last year when she was an emerging designer at CFW and absolutely adored her style. Still do. A very wearable collection.

I'd say that CFW judge Lindsey Carter (designer of Troubadour) with her husband Wes on her right and CFW judge Cameron Silver (wearing the hat) are enjoying the show.

{Photography by Paul Zoeller}

Whew, fashion week can be exhausting. I totally hit up my favorite food truck, Roti Rolls, (conveniently parked right outside of the CFW tents) on my way out. I saw some of the models headed their direction too, always good to see that :)

I'll be back soon with the bridal show recap!

Charleston Fashion Week 2012 Wednesday Night Recap

Last night's show at Charleston Fashion Week 2012 was off the hook. I thought the Emerging Designers totally brought it. See for yourself.

Ra Jang

{Photography by Ed Kavishe/Fashion Wire Press}

Nina Awasum

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And a close up of the makeup...

{Photography by Reese Moore}

Jessica Patricia Krupa

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And a backstage swim shot...

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Bob & Kris Galmarini

LLL's favorite of the night. Lilly and Fletcher need this cuteness :)

{Photography by Ed Kavishe/Fashion Wire Press}

and check out the crowd's reaction...

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Angela Sum

Wednesday night's Emerging Designer winner!

{Photography by Ed Kavishe/Fashion Wire Press}

JLINSYDER also presented and I thought this show was just fabulous!! Drapey, sheer goodness. Bravo!

{Photography by Ed Kavishe/Fashion Wire Press}

CFW judge K. Cooper Ray snaps a shot...

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Charleston's Most Stylish each got a shout out from Charleston Magazine's Editor-in-Chief Darcy Shankland and CFW Creative Director Ayoka Lucas.

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Wednesday night's Featured Designer was Michael Wiernicki. He presented as an emerging designer last year. I can't say that his collection is really "my thing" but I respect his individuality. He put on an interesting show!

{Photography by Ed Kavishe/Fashion Wire Press}

Lastly, so sorry I don't have any of last night's street styles for you today. We can all blame my husband. I came down the stairs and Josh totally shot down what I put on to wear to the show (for those of you wondering it was a sheer top). Bahaha, so I was a little late getting there. Guess husbands have a right to share their opinion from time to time ;) I did say I turned 30 last week right?? I felt 15... Here's what I ended up wearing:

How cool is Erin Perkins with her bun? Much thanks to Jess James for snapping this picture! Oh, and back to street styles... the good news is you can see Street Style Under the Tents by Diana Deaver here! 

Charleston Fashion Week 2012 Opening Night Recap

I arrived in Marion Square for Charleston Fashion Week's opening night festivities to a good looking crowd anticipating a lively night. I managed to snap a few pictures before the show began in between conversations with some familiar faces and some new to me blog readers :)

There were photographers everywhere and some interviews too.

{Featured designer of the night Emily Bargeron of Mamie Ruth}

And then of course there was the show. It started off with a performance by Daniel D.

{Photography by Paul Zoeller}

He got the crowd hyped up for the Emerging Designers. 

Tsvetelina Gerasimova McAuliffe

{Photographs by Ed Kavishe/Fashion Wire Press}

Mikasa La'Charles

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Samantha Michele Hyman

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Gil Tisdale & Dominique Verona

{Look Linger Love's favorite of the night!}

{Photographs by Ed Kavishe/Fashion Wire Press}

Adrienne Antonson

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And then the Featured Designer, Emily Bargeron of Mamie Ruth, took the runway.

{Photographs by Ed Kavishe/Fashion Wire Press}

Charleston Fashion Week's creative director Ayoka Lucas announces the winner of Tuesday night's Emerging Designer competition, duo Gil Tisdale & Dominique Verona. And shout out to last night's People's Choice winner Tsvetelina Gerasimova McAuliffe.

{Photography by Paul Zoeller}

Congrats to all! Tonight's show should be a good one too.

{Photography by Paul Zoeller}