I have probably said this a million times before; nothing excites me more than Kansas City Fashion Week! It's like Christmas morning that lasts for a whole week. This is now my fourth season attending all the major festivities, and one of those events was a KCFW first. This past Tuesday I was beyond ecstatic to attend KCFW's first ever V.I.P/Media Night Fashion Show hosted by this season's sponsor Independence Center & Simon Property Group. Held exclusively for all media outlets, this event served as an exciting preview of what Fall 2014 has to offer in fashion and accessories. Several stores at the Independence Shopping Center presented an array of looks from workout to evening, and all at amazingly affordable prices.
Mix 93.3's own Nikki Vivas was the official emcee for the evening. She looked stunning in a dress by Gianni Bini and shoes by Jessica Simpson. Available at Macy's.
Outfit by Free People, Boots by Style & Co., Messenger Bag by Fossil. (Macy's)
Boots by Madden Girl, Shoulder Bag by Michael Kors (Macy's)
Suit Jacket by INC International Concepts. (Macy's)
Skinny Jeans by Celebrity Pink, Knit Jacket by Epic Threads. (Macy's)
Bodycon Dress by Bar III. (Macy's)
Dress by American Rag, Over-The-Knee Boots by Nine West, Shoulder Bag by Fossil. (Macy's)
Black Gaberdine Suit by Stafford, Long Sleeve Shirt by Izod, Necktie by Tommy Hilfiger. (The Foundry Big & Tall)
Black and Vivid Athletic Top and Shorts. (The Foundry Big & Tall)
Blue Argyle Print Sweater Vest, Navy Blue Khaki's, Navy Pinstripe Shirt and Brown Braided Belt. (The Foundry Big & Tall)
Loves, NYC Collection Logo Tee , Lounge Leggings and Checkerboard Scarf by New York & Co. (New York & Co.)
Snakeskin Pull On Leggings by New York & Co. Soho Cropped Sweater and Cotton Shaper Tank by New York & Co. (New York & Co.)
High Waist Zebra Print Skirt with Braided Belt by New York & Co. (New York & Co.)
Zebra Print Dress by New York & Co. (New York & Co.)
High Fashion Jumpsuit by New York & Co. (New York & Co.)
Berry Cropped Coat by New York & Co., Boot Cut Trousers by 7th Avenue. (New York & Co.)
Jacket by Chic Motto, 5 Pocket Leggings by Berry. (New York & Co.)
Dress by Eva Mendez Collection for New York & Co. (New York & Co.)
Faux Black Leather Accentuated Dress by New York & Co. (New York & Co.)
Electric Blue Jumpsuit by New York & Co. (New York & Co.)
Skinny Jeans by Flying Monkey, Long Sleeve Stripe Scoopneck by Bohme, Space-dyed Open Front Cardigan with Fringe by Bohme, Felt Panama Fedora by Bohme, Braided Handle Handbag by Bohme. (Bohme)
Dark Wash Destroyed Boyfriend Jeans by Bohme, Dog Print Pullover Chiffon Blouse by Bohme, Snap Front Cotton Cardiganby Bohme, Plaid Motorcycle Jacket by Bohme, Buffalo Plaid Infinity Scarf by Bohme. (Bohme)
Plaid Flannel Pencil Skirt with Button Kick Pleat by Bohme, Long Sleeve Mohair Sweater with Shredded Sleeves by Bohme, Floppy Felt Hat by Bohme. (Bohme)
Crinkle Tulle Skirt by Bohme, Sheer Henley Blouse with Roll Tab Sleeves by Bohme, Snap Front Cotton Cardigan by Bohme, Vegan Leather Crossbody by Bohme, Felt Panama Fedora by Bohme. (Bohme)
Skinny Jeans by Flying Monkey, Sheer Henley Blouse by Bohme, Army Jacket with Drawstring Waist and Sweater Sleeves by Bohme, Crossbody Wallet Bag by Bohme, Felt Panama Fedora by Bohme. (Bohme)
Tribal Jacqard Pleated A-Line Skirt by Bohme, Reversible Dot/Stripe Hoodie by Bohme, Long Sleeve Chambray Button Down Shirt by Bohme, Large Vegan Leather Crossbody Bag by Bohme. (Bohme)
Dark Washed Destroyed Boyfriend Jeans by Flying Monkey, Vegan Leather Blazer by Bohme, Braided Handle Handbag by Bohme, Felt Panama Fedora by Bohme. (Bohme)
Paisley Printed Pull-On Jogger Pants, Long Sleeve Crossover Hi-Lo Chiffon Blouse, Fitted Blazer, Multi-Pocket Crossbody Bag by Bohme. (Bohme)
Rose Floral Cap Sleeve Dress, Wide Elastic Studded Belt, Snap Front Cardigan by Bohme. (Bohme)
Jeans by Buckle Black Nine, Sweater by Buffalo Standard. (Buckle)
Jeans by BKE, Jacket by Blanc Noir, Aztec Sweater by Billabong. (Buckle)
Leather Jacket by Day Watch, Jeans by Rock Revival, Layered Tops by Affliction. (Buckle)
Jeans by Buckle, Sweater by BKE, Boots by BKE. (Buckle)
Top & Pants by Chelsea & Violet, Handbag by Lucy Brand, Sunglasses by Michael Kors
Pants by American Stitch, Jacket by Perry Ellis, Hoodie by Hurley, Backpack by TUMI. (Dillard's)
Top, Blazer & Pants by Gianni Bini. (Dillard's)
Top by Thomas Dean, Pants by Murano, Hat by Cremieux. (Dillard's)
Top & Vest by Chelsea & Violet, Skirt by RD Style. (Dillard's)
Jacket by Perry Ellis, Sunglasses by Ray Ban, Hat by Cremieux. (Dillard's)
Jacket by Michael Kors, Leggings by Kensie, Handbag by Michael Kors, Hat by Collection 18. (Dillard's)
Long Sleeve Flannel by Lucky Brand, Top by Hurley, Pants by American Stitch. (Dillard's)
Jacket by Takara, Jumper by MSSP, Sunglasses by Ray Ban, Jewelry by Vince Comuto. (Dillard's)
Jacket and Pants by Perry Ellis, Tie by Cremieux. (Dillard's)
Dress by Escape. (Dillard's)
Although it may seem highly common to see a fashion show at the mall, this one in particular really stepped the game by having the models come down the escalator like regular patrons. Thus elevating the overall look of the ensembles by giving the viewers a more relatable perspective of garment wear other than just solely parading up and down a runway. All in all once things wind down with KCFW....I'm so going shopping for next year's best thing! As always, there is much more to come. Stay tuned for Day 2 of my adventures at KCFW tomorrow!!!
Photos taken by Mekaile Renee' Turner
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