Swing Into Spring with Neiman Marcus

Last night I attended the Swing Into Spring event at Neiman Marcus in Fort Worth.  I've attended fall events in the past, but never the spring show... I was expecting the same set-up but was surprised with a different format.  Unfortunately, we didn't get to experience a runway show, but TCU alumni and Neimans still made the event a great success!

The store was closed off from the public and we were able to browse without crowds.   We enjoyed wine and beer, and a few munchies.  There were complimentary makeovers and you could even have a sketch artist draw a portrait... which I, of course, took advantage of!

A few live models posed throughout the store, as well as walking, to show off some spring fashions.  The biggest trend I noticed was PINK! ("Whoever said orange was the new pink was seriously disturbed!")

My favorite piece had to be this Alice + Olivia dress, which is so simple and SO chic!

I also saw some great color in the men's department with fun, lightweight teal and blue blazers!  Obviously bright, saturated colors are in this spring season!  Overall, it was a fun, relaxed event... but I missed the runway!  I was really hoping to see more outfits put together.  However, I did enjoy interacting with the models last night... they were all so sweet and loved to talk about what they were wearing, so in a way, it was even more informative and personal.

I LOVE hot pink... what about you?

TCU Frog Chic Fashion Show

Wednesday evening I attended my second Frog Chic Fashion Show, hosted by TCU Alumni & Neiman Marcus Fort Worth.  I fell in love with this event last year and couldn't wait to attend again this year!  True to form, Neimans rolled out the red (or should I say purple?) carpet for us!  The event provided guests with wine & champagne and a yummy array of hors d'oeuvres.  After mixing and mingling, Neiman Marcus held a spectacular fashion show to alert us of the upcoming fall trends.  Before and after the runway show, guests were invited to shop the store, and were especially encouraged to pick up purple pieces for the Frog's football season!  

I have to say, I'm obsessed with just about every trend I saw! Red as a neutral, boy-inspired clothing, mixing and matching geometric prints as well as various animal prints, and rocker meets lace... everything was fabulous! 

I did my best to capture some great photos, but despite my prime seating location next to a break in the chairs, my efforts were somewhat thwarted by the use of my cell phone camera... which is not a bad camera when it gets a chance to focus, but it struggled with the models' movement.  Alas, here's to the upcoming fall season! ...which I'm sure won't actually hit Texas for another 2 months ;-) Can't wait to try out some of these looks!  Which is your fave??