[Indian Summer] Wildfox The Lovesick Cowgirl

 Wildfox The Lovesick Cowgirl Fringe Hood Tee, Siwy Madeleine Shorts, Alexander Wang Constance Ankle Boots and Michael Kors Oversized Runway Watch. 

I received that playful fringe hood tee in the gift bag from the Wildfox Couture presentation and afterparty during the recent NYFW. I wasn't sure if I'd be able to pull it off. I've always envisioned the Wildfox girl as some wayward waif with golden locks and sparkling eyes. It's nice to know that a brand like Wildfox can be embraced by regular girls you and me. You'll definitely catch me sporting more of their pieces in time. Fashion fantasy is finally starting to meet reality.

[New York Fashion Week] Wildfox Couture Presentation & Party 

Images courtesy of Wildfox Couture 

I honestly prefer presentations to runway shows. There's significantly less posturing involved and the attendee has an intimate experience with each look. 

I received an invitation to checkout Wildfox Couture Spring 2012 in The Library at the Soho House. I was pleasantly surprised and not by the collection but by my reaction towards the collection. I found myself falling in love with not only the whimsical pieces (e.g. large stars, sequins, tiered floor-length skirts, cozy knits) but the carefree, Southern California vibe of the presentation. All of sudden, I wanted to shake off my NYC attitude and "all black everything" wardrobe and slip on a slightly oversized shoulder bearing knit, tattered denim shorts and a pair of Frye boots. Wildfox offers up a flavor of bohemian that I can totally dig, especially with the free top that was included in my gift tote bag.