Reem Acra SS14 | New York Fashion Week

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Thanks to Beauty in New York City, I was able to attend two shows I wanted to see this season. One of them being Reem Acra. I have been a fan of her collections and it was great being in the rows for her S/S 14 collection. I knew I was in for something special when classic 80’s music started playing. While mouthing the words and bopping in my seat, I watched glamorous sophistication walk down the runway. The inspiration for her collection was international nightlife, which can also be an option for daytime too. There was bright pops of orange, red, and gold. I loved the throwback to bias cut gowns, a silhouette that is sometimes neglected. And when it came to the finale pieces, I am sucker for anything tulle, so her dramatic tulle skirts and gowns had me gasping. Her collection was modern, tailored, dramatic, and everything a working city girl needs to go from her 9-5 to being a socialite. Not to mention, the big hair was the perfect accessory…it went with everything!

Backstage At Reem Acra SS13 | New York Fashion Week

An Interview With Reem Acra | Introducing Her New Fragrance

Before the madness at Reem Acra's New York Fashion Week show, I had the chance to interview the designer about her latest endeavor - the launch of her new fragrance. Sold exclusively at Saks Fifth Avenue, the fragrance is inspired by her childhood in Lebanon where she and her father used to pick amber together. The signature amber note is one you smell right away when sniffing this scent and it takes you back to her younger years. She described the scent as "sexy, mysterious and addicting." Being known for dressing brides, I asked if she saw this as the perfect wedding scent. She replied, "It's perfect for any occasion. I want women to feel empowered when wearing this fragrance." You could really see the passion when she spoke about her childhood in Lebanon and all the notes that remind her of home. Notes of orange blossom, pear, bergamot, jasmine, patchulouli and warm musk leave a seductive scent lingering on the skin. Reem Acra is all about empowering women and with a scent like this one, I feel ready to tackle any day.

Sizes include 1.6 OZ ($90) and 3 OZ ($125) availiable at Saks Fifth Avenue.