
With the help of Diet Pepsi, I set off backstage at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in search of fun, fizz, and flare… and find out how to take the designer looks from the runway into your wardrobe.
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“Keeping Up With The Kardashians” star Kim Kardashian (with new beau Kanye West) hosted the Midori Beachside Bash at the Delano Beach Club, where she was joined by her BFFs Jonathan Cheban and Larsa Pippen, as well as “Dancing With The Stars” cutie Karina Smirnoff. The reality TV star rocked a white and green Versace dress for the occasion.
“The Voice’s” Christina Milian was all smiles at the Nicolita show, presented by Veet, on Day 2 of Mercedes-Benz Swim Week at the Raleigh Hotel in South Beach. The singer walked the runway with designer Nicole Di Rocco. Wilmer Valderrama and “Dancing With The Stars” cutie Cheryl Burke sat front row.
Actress Shenae Grimes (“90210″) attended the Angela Martini Bikini Fashion Show at WET at W Hotel South Beach for supermodel and swimwear designer, Angela Martini. The Albanian born supermodel created for her premier Spring/Summer 2013 collection an assortment of atypical bikini silhouettes inspired in cut and colors by exotic flowers.
“Empire Girls” star Adrienne Bailon sat front row at the Kooey Swimwear Australia show. Adrienne’s BFF Ne-Yo also came to support.
Actress Dania Ramirez showed off her paddle boarding skills at the Muscle Milk Fitness Retreat and Oakley Learn to Ride event, but not before she took a tumble with boyfriend John Land nearby. Miami Housewife Marysol Patton was also in the mix, and was spotted drinking a chocolate Muscle Milk Light on the sand.
Sports Illustrated swimsuit model Kate Upton channeled Madonna at the Beach Bunny swimwear show. Chrissy Tiegen and her beau John Legend were also in the mix.
Angela Simmons and “Real Housewives of Miami” stars Marysol Patton and Alexia Echevarria sat front row at the Mara Hoffman show at The Raleigh Hotel.
Sports Illustrated Models Nina Agdal and Julie Henderson stopped by the Lifestyle Retreat Lounge to get some treatments and cool off from the heat. Nina Agdal received a glamorous summer makeover by professional stylists from Mary Kay and BayBlissPRO while Julie checked out Rica Swimwear’s new collection and had some sweet treats by Tasti D-lite. Julie later celebrated her own design collaboration with Basta Surf at Soho Beach House and hosted a party at SET nightclub.
“Real Housewives of New Jersey” star Melissa Gorga and her hubby, Joe Gorga, attended the L Space By Monica Wise show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim 2013 at The Raleigh hotel.
The Oakley Spring 2013 Swim Show hosted by Trimera Group sizzled on Sunday night at Hyde Beach in Miami. The models, including Oakley surf star Erica Hosseini, heated up the runway in the lastest and greatest from Oakley Swim and UNO de 50 jewelry while DJ Nick Cannon spun the tunes for the party. Also joining the fun with the bevy of swimsuit models was legendary rapper Lil Jon.
Stars like Kelly Osbourne, Kate Mara, Shay Mitchell, Erin Andrews, Joan Rivers,Alexandra Chando, Kelly Bensimon and Coco Rocha all attended the Badgley Mischka Fall 2012 Runway Show for Mercedes Benz Fashion Week! The event took place at the Theater at Lincoln Center and what an event it was!
Stacey Bendet, Kristin Chenoweth, Jenna Dewan-Tatum, Kevin Jonas, Danielle Jonas, Krysten Ritter, Ahna O’Rielly, Megan Hilty, Kelly Rutherford, Angela Simmons, Kelly Bensimon and Erin Andrews were spotted at the Alice + Olivia by Stacey Bendet presentation with music by Mia Moretti and Caitlin Moe. It was held at Center 548 in the Big Apple and was a big deal!
The Empire Hotel has been home to fashionista Whitney Port while last minute prepping for her Whitney Eve show tomorrow. She was spotted in the hotel lobby and seemed extremely friendly as she stopped to take photos with fans!
Kris Humphries showed up to Stone Rose Lounge for the tail end of the Betsey Johnson Fall 2012 After-Party last night. He arrived with four guy friends, still wearing his coat and scarf inside the Time Warner Center. Betsey Johnson took the mic and gave a shout out to guests Kris and Richie Rich before making fun of herself for the “less than great cartwheel,” she attempted on stage at her show.
EXTRA’s beautiful Maria Menounos stopped by lia Sophia this week as did many other famous faces including Adrienne Bailon, Carrie Keagan, Brad Goreski, Miss J Alexander, Jenna Bush and Louise Roe. With MBFW bringing out the most fashionable stars, Lia Sophia seemed to be a stop on everyone’s list!
Bar Refaeli and Stacy Keibler (girlfriend of actor George Clooney) were both spotted at the Marchesa Fall 2012 Fashion Show checking out some hot new styles. The two sat next to one another which, may have drawn more attention then the presentation!
KEEP READING FOR MORE STAR SIGHTINGS THIS WEEK…

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Stars like Hilary Duff, Olivia Wilde, Joe Jonas, Steven Tyler, Sofia Vergara, and Jessica Simpson all have Rokform iPhone cases so I was wondering what all the fuss was about…
Well, they sent me one of my own to check out — and I can tell you that its the most durable iPhone case I have had yet — but also very fashionable! (People keep stopping me at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week to ask me who makes my case!)
Fun fact for my techie readers: Rokform was an honoree for CES 2012 Innovations Design and Engineering Award and the Rokbed v.3 was recognized as the first phone case ever to have an integrated mounting feature.
Have a tendency of dropping your phone? Rockform cases will let you do your thang — but hide the battle wounds!

Is my life real?!
I am totally beyond geeked to be working with Diet Pepsi as their on-air blogger correspondent at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week!
With an all-access pass to the tents, Diet Pepsi is keeping everyone refreshed while having fun and catching up backstage with everyone from the designers themselves to the celebs who come to support!
Check out Day 4 highlights from the Tracy Reese and Custo Barcelona shows:
After the jump, check out highlights from Day 1, 2, and 3.
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Check out some clips from Day 1 at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in NYC with me — and Diet Pepsi!
We stopped by the BCBG Max Azria and Richard Chai shows, bringing you all access with us to chat with the designers, and celebs and notables who attended, including “Extra” host Maria Menounos, supermodel Jessica White, Essie Weingarten of Essie Cosmetics, Erin Wasson and many more!
Thanks to the lovely folks at Bonobos for dressing me!
VIDEO: Check out “highlights” from Day 1:
- Accidental Sexiness
- Bauer Griffin Online
- Betty Confidential
- Blog Hamptons
- Bryan Boy
- Celeblogity
- Celebrity Blackberry Sightings
- DJ Cassidy's Blog
- Evident Future by Leo Velasquez
- Grasie Mercedes
- High Snobiety
- Hollyscoop
- Hollywire
- Hollywood Giants
- Hollywood Life
- Homorazzi
- HypeBeast
- I’m Not Obsessed
- Idolator
- Just Jared
- L.A. Rag Mag
- LifeMinute.TV
- Look To The Stars
- Love B. Scott
- Marc Malkin (E! Online)
- MTV Buzzworthy
- MTV Hollywood Crush
- Necole Bitchie
- Neon Limelight
- OK! Magazine
- Pacific Coast News
- Pink Is The New Blog
- Pop Music Universe
- Pop Sugar
- PopBytes
- Popsquire
- Queerty
- Rap-Up
- Shankman.com
- Style Rookie
- The A.R. Experience
- The Daily Beast
- The Daily Transom
- The Fashion Bomb
- The Freaks Of Nature
- The Luxury Spot
- TMZ
- Us Magazine
- VH1's Best Week Ever
- VIDEO: Bruno Mars Headlines Samsung Launch Event In New York City
- Isaac Mizrahi Hosts Annual Spring Party 2013
- Ben Affleck Will “Live Below the Line” on $1.50 a Day
- VIDEO: Watch Footage From “The Mrs. Carter Show” World Tour Starring Beyonce!
- INTERVIEW: Ciara Talks Boyfriend Future, “Body Party” Music Video, New Album & More!
- Hottie Highlight: Is David Castro the next Channing Tatum?
- “Define Me” Music Video Premiere by Ryan Amador — Watch It Now!
- Help “Gossip Girl” Star Kelly Rutherford Get Her Kids Back!
- Beyonce, Blake Lively, Zoe Saldana & More “Chime For Change” — VIDEO
- In GIFs — Rebel Wilson Hosts 2013 MTV Movie Awards
- Hanson LIVE Interview on Music Choice U&A –Watch It Now!
- Kelly Rowland & Rita Ora Headline Elle Magazine’s Women in Music Concert — HOT SHOTS!
- “No Questions Off Limits”at Andy Cohen Atlantic City Book Signing
- Marla Joy Debuts Music Video For First Single “Tragedy” — Watch It Now!

