GQ Blogger Bar Powered by Diet Coke

During Mercedes Benz Fashion Week, GQ Magazine held a "Blogger Bar" at Dream Downtown powered Diet Coke. 

Upon entering I was intrigued by the building's decor. I thought the door greeters were a nice added touch. (You can never go wrong with stylish and friendly door greeters to set the tone for your event.) 

  

The purpose of the Blogger Bar was to serve as a "wind down" location between fashion week shows at Lincoln Center..... and wind down is just what I did! After being directed to the area where the event was held, I was able to sit down and partake in enjoying a Diet Coke (out of the newly designed bottle) and grab a GQ September Issue (which I had previously read). 

As we know in the world of fashion, September issues set the precedence of style for the coming Fall season. GQ offered a double cover featuring football's holy man and New York Jets' quarterback Tim Tebow plus Carolina Panther's rookie Cam Newton. Some of my favorite things this issue offered were the Top Picks of the best coats for this season, Fall Watches-- Go Big or Go Home, and the association of "Geezer Style" featuring GQ's own Justin Doss and Mark Anthony Green. 

While panning over the second cover story, I enjoyed a turkey club sandwich, salad....

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and of course another Diet Coke. 

 While there, I also did my research on the launch of the newly designed limited time only Diet Coke Bottle. The latest evolution in Diet Coke's iconic "Stay Extraordinary" campaign features a modern new look and updated graphics on an aluminum bottle. Ironically, the new release of the Diet Coke bottle goes simultaneously in hand with Fall Fashion. "Fall is a time for new looks and renewed energy and Diet Coke's new campaign and can design celebrate just that", says William White, group brand director of Diet Coke and Coca-Cola North America. If you consider yourself a style guru you know that accessories have the power to bring your entire look together. Diet Coke also believes in this theory while providing dazzling finishing touches on their product. 

 Gift Bag: Info card, lip balm, mirror and mints. 

One of the highlights of the entire "Blogger Bar" experience was getting interviewed by Jennifer Stocker, current director of Creative Services for GQ Magazine on a piece that they were conducting on "What makes YOU Extraordinary?" She is extraordinary within her own right as having a background working with Condre Nast Publications for over six years as well as the former Merchandising Manager for Lucky magazine. Wearing a "Sail to Sable" tunic from her own line (lifestyle brand that is connected too the sun and sand), Jennifer was very candid in offering help and being available to answer any questions. 

I had a great time! 

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Male Street Style: Mercedes Benz Fashion Week February 2012

MBFW only happens twice a year and although women have the range to do much more with their attire than men, this fashion week proved that we can definitely compete with our female counterparts with accessorized wardrobe components. Fashionable men filled New York's Lincoln Center to attend designer fashion shows and The X- Stylez Blog was there to capture the majority of the must see outfits. If you were an X-Stylez man on the move in NYC for fashion week, you had a couple of elements to accompany your style. Not only was your outfit one that turned heads and begged for a photo-op, but in the winter months your attire was also styled with tailored outerwear, striking shoes, timeless jewelry accents and a must have bag to carry all the "importants". 

Fashion is something that you can buy but personal style is something that is innate. Personal style was definitely at its peak this fashion week. Last season I blogged about Men's Street Style and this season you can definitely see male fashion was turned up a couple of notches. 

THE FASHION// 

 Fashion Blogger of The X-Stylez Blog Harrison T.Crite

Harrison T. Crite and Fashion News Live Host Rocco Gaglioti 

Fashion Stylist Brad Goreski, star of  Bravo TV's, "Its a Brad, Brad World" and former wardrobe assist to Racheal Zoe.

America's Next top Model Judge J. Alexander in a leather kilt. Robert Verdi hides out in the back in a distressed frock, colorful shoes and long scarf.

Elle Magazine's Senior Accessories editor Kyle Anderson photo'd in last picture in a Givenchy leather and fur coat,Versace leather studded pants, Dolce & Gabbana bag, Prada shoes, Lauren Urstadt gloves ans Lanvin sunglasses.

Dwight Eubanks from The Real Housewives of Atlanta in a tailored double breasted suit, top hat and fur lined collar trench coat. 

Noted NYC street photographer and man of style Karl Edwin Guerre. Karl is the epitome of style, a fashion icon. 

Host and Fashion Blogger of Orange Juice and Biscuits Johnathan Valdez.

Additional Street Style Pictures:

SHOES// If fashion week sets the precedent for the latest winter fashions then must-have shoes include:  spikes, velvet slippers, boots (utility, combat, duck, desert and dress), two-toned oxfords, loafers, wingtips, brogues, pointed dress shoes and fly sneakers. 

 Shoe Phenomenon: Why you should own a pair of Clarks Desert Boots

JEWELRY// Accessories are a very important factor to any outfit. They help tell a story. Learn how to help people "read" your wardrobe by taking a look at these watches, bracelets, necklaces, belts, brooches, pendants and rings from fashion week. 

 Fashion Blogger of The X-Stylez Blog Harrison T.Crite

New Age Lumberjack 

BAGS// If you are in NYC it is very essential to pack for the day, so why not have a striking bag at your side when carrying the "importants". This fashion week bags and satuals were key components when storing ipads/ laptops, business cards, phone chargers, daily schedules, fashion show invitations and literature that was passed out with Lincoln Center. These season's dopest bags included vintage totes, duffles, laptop clutches, backpacks, briefcases and nap sacks. 

Vintage MCM breifcase

 MCM Studded backpack. Check out collection here.

OUTERWEAR// Burrrr.... Its cold. Outerwear is just as important as your outfit. In fact its and "out"fit within itself. Check out the latest in this seasons heavy sweaters, coats, scarfs, gloves and toboggans. Remember layering is key!  

 THIS!!!

Fashion Week may only be for 7 days but fashion is forever. The next time you go out and your mind is boggled on what-to-wear, come back to The X-Stylez blog to gain inspiration. Thanks for reading.

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