And while these future fashion heads are gaining real-world sewing experience with a major designer, they also got to meet Amy and are invited to the Tibi show at NY Fashion Week this coming September for Fall 2013. See the girls in action.

Peruse the gallery for deets on the pleats.

With slits hiding in the pleated folds, this sweeping maxi steps up.

Sun shiny days bring textured yellow to light.

Having revolutionized pleating in the 90s with the tiniest folds, this skirt is a woven that truly stretches in its shape.

Pleats are a classy classic. Versace may be neither of those things, but this vintage skirt says otherwise.

It's not bifurcated, but the colors will set your legs apart.

Silk chiffon boxes out the patterned skirt.

Wide pleats take the look back to the schoolgirl. This brocade-like floral makes it regal.

This metallic blue pleather skirt escaped my 5th grade wardrobe, and got a hold of a Conair crimper. The Spice Girls clearly had a heavy hand in my upbringing.

A rounded yoke softens the linear pleating.

"Pleats Be Red-y" requests the pun-happy kids at

Ramsey Boat Neck Sequin Dress,$550, alice + olivia

DIANE von FURSTENBERG Decal Coasters

Lipstick Queen: Monster Red

Synovia Shoe Care Kit

Kid's Faux Fur Neck Warmer

Adicolor Striped Gloves

Cabin Cuddler

Takeout Menu Organizer

Beer Soap

Dice Set

Digital Coin Bank

Tibi Hand Drawn Playing Cards

Personal Library Kit

Bone Collection Horn Stand, iPhone 4/4S Portable Amplifier,

Pop Rock Diamond Ring Bottle Opener

Dr Scholls For Her Fast Flats

FotoClips

Crystal Bar Simple Ring

Knot Cuff Links

Portable Sewing Machine

Launderie Bag

'80s Cell Phone Case

Harajuku Lovers "Jingle G" Fragrance

Whiskey Stones

Kate Spade Wall Calender

Kill two birds with one stone with this method. Stretch pants will allow for slight expansion, as your turkey baby grows inside of you. Wild patterns will camouflage any food that lands astray as your tripping on tryptophan.

The name of the game is Slouch. Find something with a wide set body that tszujes at the sleeves. This way you're totally concealed from the bloat. Or from a baby for that matter. With these, I recommend a pair of leggings, so at least part of the body is slim.

Some extra fabrication will conceal any bloat you incur from the lavish spread before you. Pleats expand and contract without much notice.

This might look similar to the pleating concept, but I assure you, there's a difference. With this, we advise you find a skirt with an elastic band and gathers at the waist. It's not that you're going to get fat over one gigantic meal, but between the salt, the all-American butter and that the majority of your day will be dedicated to eating, you're going to want some wiggle room.

Shearling Biker Jacket: $1,450
Leather Shorts: $550
Tweedy Knit Dress with Leather Pockets: $420
Leather Pencil Skirts: $620
Novelty Leather Pocket Caban Coat: $659
Ankle Bootie with Bow: $450
Baroque Bow Show: $375

All items are available at the Tibi boutique in NYC and online at Tibi.com. Which piece is your favorite?

For our Uptown Chic/Downtown Sleek look today we are obsessing over these Reiss sequin trousers.  The perfect complement to both buttery smooth silks as well as rough & textured fabrics, their slim line and subtle sparkle make them a wardrobe essential.

The red of next spring is primarily bold. Think fire trucks and Louboutin soles.

In contrast to this past spring's tangerine, this orange has gone pumpkin, with reddish bronze undertones.

Just shy of neon, this near-blinder shows hints of marigold. It's vibrant and saturated, ready to tackle any busy print in a fight for loudness.

Green is feeling minty fresh. The pastel finish is crisp and clean.

True blue is blowing up cobalt. There's a great depth in this striking color.

Baby got back to the hue of blue that kisses the sky through a layer of mist.

Lavender sweeps in with an essence of calm. The color is regal, light as a princess (not nearly as light at Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge - skinny bid).

What are your go-to pieces for a day-to-night Fashion Week wardrobe?
A perfect fitted suit. If it’s too hot out, I wear it with shorts and high heels.

What is in your Fashion Week survival kit?
Camera (as a blogger, I’m always ready for a Kodak moment!), concealer, some rouge (long days, you need to freshen up) and a pair of flat shoes

What is your diet during Fashion Week?
I don’t diet, I do Mexican food. God I love it (we don’t have it in Sweden)! I’ve been to the same restaurant for four days in a row for fish tacos, so that is my diet – the perfect diet.

What do you love most about the Tibi collection?
Tibi designs are really something everyone can wear, from head to toe. It’s all about how you style it, what girl you want to be. For the show, it will be an Elin Kling girl!

What is your favorite Fashion Week memory?
Omg I have so many. This might not be the best memory but the strongest one. I was here in NYC for a Swedish TV station. Everything went really well, but when we got to the Marc Jacobs show, they wouldn’t let my cameraman in. And hey, if I do TV hosting from NYC, I need the Marc Jacobs show. There were only a few minutes left until they closed the doors. So I walked out with my cameraman, told him to put the camera on record and I squeezed it in my Chloé bag, ran back to the show, smiled and they smiled back. As soon as I got inside I didn’t go to my seat, I placed myself with all the photographers and pulled the camera up from my bag to my shoulder. There is nothing that won’t work for me, you just have to make it work. And hey, I was a damn hot photographer in my monster heels!

You’re a rockstar Elin!

If you have questions about Elin Kling’s collaboration with Tibi, ask me on Twitter @CrystlMeatballs.

*DISCLAIMER* MTV awards shows are always graded on a curve or almost everyone would be on the worst dressed list. Some of the best here (As and Bs) could have potentially been Cs at the Grammys.

Let’s begin with the best, as there were only a handful of of ladies who came to work.

Selena Gomez in Julien MacDonald Fall 2011 – Congratulations Selena, for wearing a mullet dress I actually like, actually love in fact. One of our favorite teen style stars, Selena’s dark side came to the surface in this Gothic number by Julien MacDonald. The gold accessories lightened things up in the perfect way.

From left, starting at top:

Leaves of Grass Udolfo Silk-Georgette Maxi Dress $730, net-a-porter.com

T-Bags Printed Satin Halterneck Maxi Dress $215, net-a-porter.com

Milly Rope-Print Stretch-Jersey Maxi Dress $420, net-a-porter.com

Winter Kate Damien Bias Cut Maxi Dress $339.90, my-wardrobe.com

Rag & Bone Stretch-Cotton Maxi Dress $195, net-a-porter.com

Halston Heritage Printed Maxi Dress $966, farfetch.com

Tibi Paisley Ruffle Maxi Dress $891, my-wardrobe.com

Thomas Wilde Peso Printed Silk-Chiffon Maxi Dress $1,110, net-a-porter.com

Theory Yellow Gold Tylie Intellect Maxi Dress $536.25, my-wardrobe.com

Don’t forget to follow @JessicaLapidos for all her festival updates!

1. Ochre Pintuck Jumpsuit ($80 missselfridge.com)

2. Janis by Janis Savitt Multi-Strand Snake Chain Necklace ($569 bergdorfgoodman.com)

3. Arden B. Faux Suede Wedge Pump ($59 ardenb.com)

4. Cynthia Rowley Ostrich Feather Vest ($330 cynthiarowley.com)

5. Karen Walker Agent Sunglasses ($210 gargyle.com)

1. Celine Linen Dress (lanecrawford.com)

2. YSL Oval Turquoise Ring ($295 cultstatus.com.au)

3. Casadei Ankle Boots ($820 thecorner.com)

4. Anna Sui Brocade Sweater Tights ($22 zappos.com)

5. AllSaints Caledonian Jacket ($490 allsaints.com)

1. Roberto Cavalli Animal Print Top ($620 farfetch.com)

2. Balmain Cropped Leather Motocross Pants ($5,190 net-a-porter.com)

3. Noir Gotham City Ring ($238 charmandchain.com)

4. Alexander Wang Dakota Lace-Up Terracotta Ankle Boots ($800 shopmrsh.com)

5. Marc Jacobs Leather Julie Bag ($1,348 colette.fr)

1. Mulberry Sandwashed Silk Blouse ($460 mulberry.com)

2. Goldsign Misfit Mid-Rise Skinny Jeans ($200 net-a-porter.com)

3. Alexander McQueen Studded Skull Pumps ($1,250 ssense.com)

4. Fendi Patchwork Calf Hair Peekaboo Tote ($4,600 bergdorfgoodman.com)

5. Oscar de la Renta Crystal Tassel Drop Earrings ($257 bergdorfgoodman.com)

1. Tibi Fitted Jacquard Dress ($184 theoutnet.com)

2. Anna Sui Magenta Microfiber Tights ($14 zappos.com)

3. M.A.C. Lustreglass Lip Gloss in Wonderstick ($14.95 amazon.com)

4. Prada Satin Half Bow Peeptoe Pumps (£495.00 flannelsfashion.com)

5. Dominic Jones Tooth 22-Karat Rose Gold-Plated Ring ($129.50 theoutnet.com)

1. Vivienne Westwood Red Label Classic Black Blazer (£439.00 hervia.com)

2. Ramzi Musa for Browns Leopard Print Silk Shorts ($265 brownsfashion.com)

3. Anna Sui Brocade Sweater Tights ($22 zappos.com)

4. Maison Martin Margiela Line 10 Paperbag Ankle Boot ($925 barneys.com)

5. Topshop Coral Leather Lock Handle Bag ($110 topshop.com)

1. REDValentino Ruffle Blouse ($495 valentino.com)

2. D&G Stretch Satin Skinny Trousers ($313.50 my-wardrobe.com)

3. American Apparel Poly Canvas Bow Hair Clip in Shale Green ($14 americanapparel.net)

4. YSL Tribtoo Shimmer Leather Pumps (£545.00 harveynichols.com)

5. Paige Novick Becca Bangle Set ($575 farfetch.com)

1. Topshop Lilac Sleeveless Tea Dress ($95 topshop.com)

2. Rick Owens Gold Calf Leather Jacket ($2,146 shopmrsh.com)

3. Acne Hydro Leather Plateau Boot ($440 youheshe.com)

4. Erickson Beamon Spike and Crystal Ring (£250.00 harveynichols.com)

5. YSL Rouge Personnel Lipstick in #23 Irresistible Violet ($25 yesstyle.com)

You have all been seeing Rent The Runway all over Fashion Indie and that is because we are all totally obsessed with the concept behind this brilliant website! Rent The Runway today, use promo code: indie2010 for $10 off purchase and receive one FREE ticket to Prom 2010!It’s so simple! Visit www.RentTheRunway.com and….

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I have two back to back weddings approaching, one of which is this weekend. I actually should be packing right now, but I can’t even begin to bother with that. I’m on Rent The Runway checking out their latest inventory selections for Spring Weddings, still trying to decide which dress I want to rent. Of course you always want to look your best at weddings; you’re seeing people who you haven’t seen in months, sometimes years. Here are some of my fave choices so far:

It’s the day before your event and you have nothing to wear!  You see your favorite celebrity looking amazing in a designer dress you could only dream of buying.  You have been dying to try that hot new designer but want to try it out first.

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Indeed, the concept is revolutionary.  But we make it super simple!  Using our motto of Love. Wear. Return., you go to the site, browse our dress and jewelry collections by designer, style or by the date you need it. Your rental includes a free back-up size (just in case), return postage and dry cleaning fees.  (Did we mention the free advice from Rent the Runway stylists, fabulous fashionistas ready to take the intimidation factor out of the designer experience?!)  Your dress shows up ready to wear and when you’re done, just put it in the pre-paid packaging and drop it in the mailbox. Chic has never been so simple and the first 1,000 Fashion Indie readers get $10 off their rental until May 9. Use promo code:  indie2010.

I have to admit, I’ve never paid particularly close attention to Tibi in the past, but having gotten to go the show tonight proved that I’m obviously missing out! WOW. Love. Love. Love. The colors were bold for fall (finally) and the silhouettes were original, yet totally understandable. Expecting to be bored with a throw up of rhetoric prints, I was pleasantly surprised with the sparkle and playfulness of the collection. I was also impressed with the actual construction of the garments and the mix of so many different elements that would normally look like a cluster-f (fur, sequence, prints, knit legs, leather, military, ruffles, pleats, maxi dresses – you name it, it was on the runway). Not to mention Tina Turner hair!!!!!

Gallery here.

Written by Jomarie Sanfilippo

Fifth On Main, a new e-commerce boutique targeting the contemporary womenswear & accessories markets. Officially launches online November 1st.

What: Pop-up Sample Sale offering Summer and Fall/Winter womenswear and accessories.

The Designers: Cynthia Steffe, Cynthia Rowley, TWG, Yoana Baraschi, Mint by Jodi Arnold, Mackage, Chaiken, Tibi, Robert Rodriguez, Rozae Nichols, Nicole Miller, Diane Samandi, Tadashi, Fleurwood, Gypsy 05, Badgley Mischka, Carmen Marc Valvo, Re:Sound, Soundgirl, Tyhlo, Nicholas K, Body Language and many more!

The Goods (and it’s really good):

* ALL merchandise 60-70% off retail.
* RSVP to arrael@rich-pr.com for an additional 10% off your total purchase.
* Register for a Fifth on Main account on-site and receive another 15% off already discounted prices! AND receive 5% of your purchase back in Fifth on Main Rewards Points, which can go back into shopping on www.fifthonmain.com or transfer to American Airlines miles or Marriot Hotel Stays.
* Sunday CLOSEOUT – an additional 10% off already reduced prices + discounts!

Even More Goods:

* Complimentary coffee daily 10am – 12pm
* Complimentary wine daily 6pm-8pm
* All major credit cards accepted

Where: 421 West Broadway, between Prince & Spring
Soho, New York http://www.mapquest.com/maps?city=New+York&state=NY&address=421+West+Broadway

When: Friday, October 9th – Sunday, October 11th
10am – 8pm daily

RSVP: arrael@rich-pr.com for an additional 10% off your total purchase!

Ok, glamettes listen up because this is for charity. We all know that only thing more glamorous than an amazing pair of heels is if the proceeds of those heels go to people in need. Yes, I have an inner Audrey Hepburn. This particular event is very exciting though, it involves the 70th anniversary of The Wizard Of Oz, the world’s best shoe designers and The Elizabeth Glazer Pediatrics AIDS Foundation.

I usually make it a rule to write all of my own posts word for word. However, I will make an exception this one time, as I want to make sure I convey all of the information correctly.

So, from the official website: http://www.rubyslipperauction.com/ here is the information, feel free to peruse the website and bid on your own pair of ruby slippers. xoxo

From Beverly Hills to Berlin; from big screens to home screens, Warner Bros. Entertainment has for the past year been celebrating the 70th anniversary of an iconic American classic The Wizard of Oz with spectacular festivities spanning the globe. As part of this celebration, Warner Bros. Consumer Products in partnership with CRYSTALLIZED™ – Swarovski Elements invited the world’s top shoe designers to reinterpret Dorothy’s iconic Ruby Slippers for modern times.

“If Dorothy were living in the 21st century, what would she wear?” was the question answered by The Wizard of Oz Ruby Slipper Collection, a creative re-interpretation of one of film’s most iconic and revered symbols which has captured the hearts and imaginations of people the world over. Designers, including A. Testoni, Abaete, Alberta Ferretti, Betsey Johnson, Botkier, Christian Louboutin, Diane von Furstenberg, Giuseppe Zanotti, Jimmy Choo, L.A.M.B. by Gwen Stefani, Lisa Pliner, Manolo Blahnik, Moschino, Oscar de la Renta, Roger Vivier, Sergio Rossi, Stuart Weitzman, Tibi, and Tuleh, were granted creative license and access to unlimited CRYSTALLIZED™ – Swarovski Elements to re-imagine Dorothy’s design with their own modern vision of the sparkling Ruby Slipper.

Since its debut one year ago in New York City to kick off Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, the Collection has toured more than 20 prestigious destinations around the world, including Los Angeles, Miami, Paris, Tokyo, Dubai and Melbourne. The Ruby Slipper Collection and original design sketches will now be auctioned online by Charity Folks beginning 10:00 AM EST on September 10 to benefit the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation. The public has one final chance to view The Ruby Slipper Collection in entirety at the Swarovski CRYSTALLIZED™ flagship store at 499 Broadway in New York City from September 10th — 23rd; the exhibit will be run simultaneously to the online auction.

Also featured in the auction are select pieces from The Inspirations of Oz Fine Art Collection which premiered during the highly anticipated and revered Art Basel Miami Beach 2008. An acclaimed array of artists were among the chosen few selected to re-interpret The Wizard of Oz through their own unique visions and artistic mediums. Included in the auction are one-of-a-kind interpretive works of art including painting, drawing and sculpture from esteemed artisans Angelo Aversa, Romero Britto, Nelson De La Nuez, Todd White and Yakovetic.

The auction will culminate at 10:00 PM on Thursday, September 24, with the Warner Bros. Entertainment Emerald Gala, a glorious event at Manhattan’s historic Tavern on the Green hosted by its owner and CEO Jennifer Oz LeRoy, granddaughter of The Wizard of Oz producer Mervyn LeRoy; introducing Warner Home Video’s new benchmark The Wizard of Oz 70th Anniversary Ultimate Collector’s Edition Blu-Ray release on September 29th.

THE WIZARD OF OZ and all related characters and elements are trademarks of and © Turner Entertainment Co.

Please, at least go to the website and have a look. It’s for a really good cause!!!

More pics and info here.

Who: Fifth On Main, a new e-commerce boutique targeting the contemporary womenswear market, launching late Spring 2009.

What: Pop-up store holding a Fall/Winter & Resort Sample Sale + Spring Preview Sale, open to the public.

Designers: Abaete, Alvin Valley, Brian Reyes, Badgley Mischka, TIBI, Twelfth Street, Carmen Marc Valvo, Catherine Malandrino, Nicole Miller, Rebecca Taylor, Mint by Jodi Arnold, Theory, Chaiken and more!

The goods: 40% – 60% off retail prices

Even more goods: RSVP to lauren@rich-pr.com and receive an additional 10% off your total purchase!

Where: 109 Spring Street, between Greene & Mercer
Soho, New York

When: Friday, April 17th 10am – 8pm
Saturday, April 18th 10am – 7pm
Sunday, April 19th 10am – 7pm