Let's Meet #AfterFiveNYFW

So, to round out my actual birthday on the 12th, I attended this awesome little accessories event at the MiMa towers. I was given an invite by the beautiful Ashley Bonds on instagram. When I got there the atmosphere was very laid back but super chic. Ashley and her team definitely set the mood very well. I was able to walk around, mix and mingle and get to see who else was there. There were awesome little confetti, and little signs giving you all the social media info you needed. Great vendors to shop from. Just very cute, sexy and fashion forward.

Ashley looking fantastic in teal, giving me all kinds of leg

 About DeVawn Acessories

DeVawn Accessories, a New York City based company, is the destination for urban chic fashion accessories and jewelry curated by emerging designers. They specialize in increasing product & designer exposure.

DeVawn Accessories has sold online as a way to bring local independent designers to the masses, while helping grow and support their business. With an ever-growing number of newsletters subscribers, fans and followers, DeVawn Accessories realized that expanding to trade shows, trunk shows, and placing products in brick and mortar boutiques was the next step.

Now both online and the road, DeVawn Accessories makes it easy for shoppers to support and discover great designs and deals, bringing together the most fashionable accessory brands  and allowing customer to cross-shop amongst several designers.

As DeVawn Accessories continues to partner with new talent, it carefully selects designers with a distinctive style and creative eye for the future of fashion accessories.

-shopdevawn.com

Like I mentioned earlier, the atmosphere was so awesome. They held it at the MiMa towers in one of the suite rooms (I guess lol) It made it very easy to move around, see what the few vendors had. You could sit on the very comfortable couches, or sit by the "bar" which boasted incredibly intoxicating flavors of Nuvo. You could munch on some nuts or strawberries as you spent your time networking, having photo ops with familiar faces as well as getting to know different people in the room.

Real talk these flavored drinks from Nuvo were AMAZING!!

 I told you the decor was super cute!

Also in attendance were some really cute jewelry designers. Much different than what you would see in a forever 21 or H&M. Which if you know me, is right up my alley. I love seeing things that I know a million other girls will not have. And personally I'm really getting into looking for more grass roots places to buy from. There is a different kind of talent that comes from them.

These 2 beautiful young ladies not only exude style in how they dress, but the their jewelry line gave me life.

Great color options, statement pieces; rings necklaces earrings...pretty much everything you could ever ask for.

Honey B. Jewelry

Super fun, very much a place for statement pieces that are fun and full of color!

How cute are these little clutches from Gigee Marie

I've browsed their website about a million times already, and I'm definitely loving what they have to offer. The most adorable clutches, ipad covers, and jewelry. Since it was my birthday, Ashley, Gigee, and Camille of MontagePR gifted me the lovely Python clutch, and I'm so excited to wear it. Its super light, great to have as the extra accessory. And it features a really cute chain wristlet, so it is always with you. Stay tuned for an outfit post.

Also as a way to showcase the different lines, there were some gorgeous models wearing pieces from each designer of the night. They walked a "mini runway" as I call it. Ashley briefly spoke about each designer, giving us small background info about both the designer and the line. Afterwards the models had time to mix and mingle so that we as guest could really look at the pieces up close and personal. It was something different, but I liked it. The best way to see what you love, is to be up close and personal with the designs, and I think they did just that.

This model is such a beauty! I really want the earrings and necklace she had on. From Vintage Royalty.

The owner of Vintage Royalty

 Needless to say it was a good time. I had a blast. And all the vendors of the night will definitely be hearing from me. Cause I do need some new pieces to add to my ever growing jewelry collection.

xoxo
Shay