The It Girl’s Guide to New York Fashion Week

What to see and do in NYC, no tent invite required.

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Fashion Foward - Feel like an outsider during the season’s biggest — and most stylish — fashion party? No need. We have the definitive list of all the places you should be seen during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York City — no tent invite required. By Kenrya Rankin Naasel (Photo: Luis Alvarez/GettyImages)

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ModaBox Fall 2014 Runway Show - New York City retailer ModaBox is marking the occasion of the launch of its new online styling service with an open show at the newly renovated South Street Seaport, open to all. Cocktails served at 6 p.m.; show starts at 7:30 p.m.  Date: Wednesday, September 3, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Location: South Street Seaport @ Fulton Street + Front Street RSVP: Here Cost: Free(Photo by Arun Nevader/Getty Images for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring 2014)

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ModaBox Fall 2014 Runway Show - New York City retailer ModaBox is marking the occasion of the launch of its new online styling service with an open show at the newly renovated South Street Seaport, open to all. Cocktails served at 6 p.m.; show starts at 7:30 p.m. Date: Wednesday, September 3, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Location: South Street Seaport @ Fulton Street + Front Street RSVP: Here Cost: Free(Photo by Arun Nevader/Getty Images for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring 2014)

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Athleta’s Crush of Adrenaline - The purveyor of chic athletic wear is hosting a fashion “performance” that promises to showcase its latest line in innovative ways. Claim your position in the front row. Date: Wednesday, September 3, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Location: SIR Stage37 @ 508 W 37th Street, 
New York, NY 10018 RSVP: Here Cost: Free (Photo: Cultura/DUEL/Getty Images)

Christian Siriano Fragrance Launch - Siriano, one of Project Runway’s most successful winning designers, is introducing his first fragrance at this party. Hosted by model Coco Rocha, it will feature a pop-up boutique where you can buy the scent; the boutique will be open through September 21.Date: Wednesday, September 3, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Location: 402 West 13th Street, New York, NY 10014 RSVP: Email Siriano@Collective-NY.com; info here Cost: Free(Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

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Christian Siriano Fragrance Launch - Siriano, one of Project Runway’s most successful winning designers, is introducing his first fragrance at this party. Hosted by model Coco Rocha, it will feature a pop-up boutique where you can buy the scent; the boutique will be open through September 21.Date: Wednesday, September 3, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Location: 402 West 13th Street, New York, NY 10014 RSVP: Email Siriano@Collective-NY.com; info here Cost: Free(Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

Brand Assembly Launch @ Lord & Taylor - The department store has paired with fashion site Refinery29 to launch a new line from Brand Assembly, an emerging designer collective. The event will feature a runway show, an on-site DJ and a photo booth, and attendees will be able to purchase items from the 14 up-and-coming designers showcased on the runway.Date: Thursday, September 4, 2014, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Location: Lord & Taylor @ 424 Fifth Avenue, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10018 RSVP: Here Cost: Free(Photo: Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images)

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Brand Assembly Launch @ Lord & Taylor - The department store has paired with fashion site Refinery29 to launch a new line from Brand Assembly, an emerging designer collective. The event will feature a runway show, an on-site DJ and a photo booth, and attendees will be able to purchase items from the 14 up-and-coming designers showcased on the runway.Date: Thursday, September 4, 2014, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Location: Lord & Taylor @ 424 Fifth Avenue, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10018 RSVP: Here Cost: Free(Photo: Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images)

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Fashion Plate Prix Fixe - Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week events are centered in Lincoln Center, and local restaurants are getting in on the action with prix fixe menus that let you dine with the fashion elite at a discount. Head to one of the 25 participating spots for brunch, lunch, dinner or drinks. But don’t just show up — make a reservation or risk finding yourself on the sidewalk.  Date: Thursday, September 4 to Thursday, September 11 Location: Various restaurants (click here for full list) RSVP: Pick a restaurant from the list and make reservations directly Cost: Varies by restaurant(Photo: Sonja Pacho/Corbis)

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Fashion Plate Prix Fixe - Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week events are centered in Lincoln Center, and local restaurants are getting in on the action with prix fixe menus that let you dine with the fashion elite at a discount. Head to one of the 25 participating spots for brunch, lunch, dinner or drinks. But don’t just show up — make a reservation or risk finding yourself on the sidewalk. Date: Thursday, September 4 to Thursday, September 11 Location: Various restaurants (click here for full list) RSVP: Pick a restaurant from the list and make reservations directly Cost: Varies by restaurant(Photo: Sonja Pacho/Corbis)

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Live Stream - No need to wait for the pros to post photos of the shows, now you can catch the thrills (and spills) live, right from your phone or laptop. Rightster.com will stream every single Lincoln Center show in real time, along with key off-site shows and behind-the-curtain interviews with designers.  Date: Thursday, September 4 to Thursday, September 11 (view the show schedule here) Location: Your laptop RSVP: Register for a free account here Cost: Free(Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images For Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week)

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Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Live Stream - No need to wait for the pros to post photos of the shows, now you can catch the thrills (and spills) live, right from your phone or laptop. Rightster.com will stream every single Lincoln Center show in real time, along with key off-site shows and behind-the-curtain interviews with designers. Date: Thursday, September 4 to Thursday, September 11 (view the show schedule here) Location: Your laptop RSVP: Register for a free account here Cost: Free(Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images For Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week)

Seek New York Special Fashion Week Tours - Fashion styling and personal shopping company Seek New York is offering a tour of key fashion-centric spots throughout the city, from the Garment District to Lincoln Center. Along the way you’ll learn about the history of fashion in NYC, visit Project Runway locations (Mood Fabrics!) and even stop in a designer factory or showroom. Free gift for all who register.  Date: Thursday, September 4; Tuesday, September 9; Thursday, September 11, 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Location: Booking confirmation includes starting location RSVP: Reserve your spot here Cost: $50(Photo: Randy Faris/Corbis)

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Seek New York Special Fashion Week Tours - Fashion styling and personal shopping company Seek New York is offering a tour of key fashion-centric spots throughout the city, from the Garment District to Lincoln Center. Along the way you’ll learn about the history of fashion in NYC, visit Project Runway locations (Mood Fabrics!) and even stop in a designer factory or showroom. Free gift for all who register. Date: Thursday, September 4; Tuesday, September 9; Thursday, September 11, 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Location: Booking confirmation includes starting location RSVP: Reserve your spot here Cost: $50(Photo: Randy Faris/Corbis)

Barbie + CFDA Fashion Lounge - Come to rub shoulders with the beautiful people at this public lounge, stay to soak up the free Wi-Fi, use the charging stations, and partake in the drinks. The lounge will feature looks inspired by 55-year-old Barbie — who just joined Instagram — including frocks from Cynthia Vincent and Charlotte Ronson.  Date: Friday, September 5, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Saturday, September 6, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Location: Corner of 14th Street + 9th Avenue, North Plaza, New York, NY 10014 RSVP: Not required Cost: Free  (Photo: Barbie via Instagram)

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Barbie + CFDA Fashion Lounge - Come to rub shoulders with the beautiful people at this public lounge, stay to soak up the free Wi-Fi, use the charging stations, and partake in the drinks. The lounge will feature looks inspired by 55-year-old Barbie — who just joined Instagram — including frocks from Cynthia Vincent and Charlotte Ronson. Date: Friday, September 5, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Saturday, September 6, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Location: Corner of 14th Street + 9th Avenue, North Plaza, New York, NY 10014 RSVP: Not required Cost: Free (Photo: Barbie via Instagram)

Refinery29’s Country Club - Fun and fashion frolic at fashion site Refinery29’s pop-up mini golf course featuring “surreal” homages to 29 New York City style visionaries.  Date: Friday, September 5, 2 p.m. to 10 p.m.;  Saturday, September 6, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Location: 82Mercer @ 82 Mercer Street, New York, NY 10012 RSVP: Not required Cost: Free  (Photo: 2/Image Source/Ocean/Corbis)

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Refinery29’s Country Club - Fun and fashion frolic at fashion site Refinery29’s pop-up mini golf course featuring “surreal” homages to 29 New York City style visionaries. Date: Friday, September 5, 2 p.m. to 10 p.m.;  Saturday, September 6, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Location: 82Mercer @ 82 Mercer Street, New York, NY 10012 RSVP: Not required Cost: Free (Photo: 2/Image Source/Ocean/Corbis)

Manicure/Pedicure - Pamper yourself. Get rid of those cuticles. Scrub those callouses away. Make sure that whoever’s doing it sees that your nails are extra-polished.   (Photo: George Doyle/Getty Images)

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Mackage Soho Store Series With butter LONDON - Outerwear and handbag brand Mackage is celebrating its new partnership with cosmetics company butter LONDON with a party at its New York flagship store. Go partake in the gratis manicures and DJ-assisted shopping.Date: Saturday, September 6, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.Location: Mackage @ 123 Mercer St, Manhattan, NY 10012RSVP: Not requiredCost: Free(Photo: George Doyle/Getty Images)