10 Top Things I'll Remember About Mercedes Benz Fall 2008 Fashion Week

When I'm standing in line for my press credentials the day before Fashion Week starts, I always wonder what the week will bring. Here are the things I'll most remember about Mercedes Benz Fall Fashion Week 2008 in Bryant Park, New York City (not in any particular order):

...being backstage and learning the latest tips and technique from the best hair, nail and makeup pros in the world.

...seeing and talking to the models both offstage and on the runway

....running into old and new friends!

....being backstage and seeing the best designers in the world, in person!

...seeing their designs before they even go out on the runway!

....being part of the style community

...having Jay McCarroll from Project Runway fame literally stop his conversation to tell me he loved my mustard-colored coat and that I was absolutely in fashion for Fall!

...enjoying the lovely designer and model Esther Nash's outfits all week long, and her glittering variety of Judith Ripka jewelry that made her one of the most eye-catching women in the front row(s)!

...the less than glamorous press room where I spent a LOT of time sitting on the floor because there are only a few seats and it's not a real lounge.

...and finally, just being fortunate enough to be part of the scene (here, on the runway at Carmen Marc Valvo)

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