Athens FW: Welcome to Georgia!

Last week, Lo and I traveled to Athens, GA for a look at their fashion week. Arriving in Atlanta, we could not wait to meet Nicole (the head of PR for AFW). After a fun car ride to the wonderful city of Athens, we ate an amazing lunch at Marti's at Midday. Delish!

Checking into our hotel, we quickly freshened up for the shows. Oh, let me introduce you to the most amazing team at Athens FW: Nicole McClellan, Corey McCants and Richie Knight! Without these people, the wonderful week would not have been possible. We headed over to Bad Manor to see what Athens FW was all about. First up, LK and Emma Graham. Wonderful pops of fresh colors, loving the Spring collections here. Up next? Men's Fashion. Designers included Ralph Lauren, Southern Proper, Southern Marsh, Bacon Handmade Neckwear and the Otter Bay Company. Frat boys meet yacht club, a look that does well in Texas too! The stage quickly transformed for Judith March where she displayed her game day inspired collection. They even had a Justin Bieber impersonator!! Being someone with Bieber Fever, this was fantastic. He not only looked like Bieber, but sounded like him too. The final show?! Victoria's Secret Swimwear strutting down the runway. And that was a wrap to our day full of traveling and fashion shows. Lo and I decided to go back to the hotel and get some rest for our next day.

Beautiful weather and a wonderful lunch with Lo at the Foundry Park Inn started our next day. We met up with her cousins Tim and Camille for dinner at Last Resort Grill...so much fun! The next AFW event, Cocktails & Couture for a Cause, was hosted by one of the Real Housewives of Atlanta. Can you guess which one?? Kim Zolciak! Kim was very friendly as we discussed LOLO magazine with her. The night was still young, and the dance floor was hot. We had a blast dancing with Nicole and Corey...but this was not the end to our night. Nicole took us out Athen's style to the different bars downtown. I was soaking in the college night life, missing being a college student.

 photos Kim Zolciak Event: Blane Marable III

We headed home the next day. What amazing people we had met & friendships made! AFW was a huge success!! GREAT work to all involved, the shows were fabulous. I am looking forward to next year's AFW!

xoxo

-S