In case you were wondering:

- 1 sample-size H2O+ Face Oasis Hydrating Treatment

- 1 sample-size H2O+ Night Oasis Oxygenating Rejuvenator

- 1 H2O+ coupon for $10 off purchases of $30+

- 1 2oz. tub of Fat Girl Slim skin-firming cream

- 1 2.55oz Kerastase Lait Vital Proteine hair product

- Complimentary Peju Winery tasting session for 4

- 1 complimentary chef’s special omakase entree at HIME

- 25% off any Alcheme Salon service

- 15% off any item at studioD

- Free brow wax or mani at Cinta salon

- 1 free martini at Anzu

- 1 week guest pass at Crunch

- Promotional material for designers

- General promotional material

Went to the Fashion Week 2006 kick-off party last night on Maiden Lane. Got there a little late, just in time for the drink lines to become totally horrifying. But these things happen with open bars. It was cool to be at a function on Maiden Lane. Cool concept. Liked the Raj Tents. The best party of the party, as far as I was concerned, was the people watching. Of course, I didn’t take any great shots of the outfits. It had been a long day, and I just didn’t feel like walking up to strangers and trying to explain why I wanted to take their picture etc. Hey, I’m a writer, not a PR person or a photographer, etc. To all the ladies out there rockin’ the short shorts these days, I say more power to ya. If you can pull it off, embrace the trend. The big thick belt at the middle of the waist thing? Often cool, but don’t jack the belt up so high your mammaries are hanging over the top edge. I saw that. I couldn’t stop staring. Leggings. I love this legging moment that is happening right now. I can’t believe I am saying that having been scarred by them somewhat during my middle school years in the 1980s. What else? A few picks. Not the best, but it was dark. And I was trying to balance wine and my coat and my bag and balance on tiny shoes.

Random shot of Maiden Lane with the party in the distance. Most people were packed down at one end near the DJ tent.

Ah. This is my friend doing Blue Steel in honor of Fashion Week.

This was probably my favorite part of the night. Seeing this gorgeous Dior top in the window on the way back to the car. Not that this photo does it justice. But if you’re near Union Square, look out for it. It’s a beaut. Oh, and I also enjoyed the Peju wine. Love that stuff.

This is the current Marc Jacobs window display. Just because. Little slouchy this season. Not trying to look like a hermit bag lady librarian, but I can still drool over the bags.

Yet another random shot of Maiden Lane. Should I become a professional photographer? I’m thinking yes.

This is the ball and chain enjoying Fashion Week’s first event with obvious gusto.