NYFW: Bright Young Things Opening

I'm absolutely thrilled to be officially published on DailyCandy (even if it's just on our Tumblr). Check out my review of the Bright Young Things show opening party! And if you're in the New York area, head over to Mina Gallery in Cooper Square. Artist Justin Belmont's show is up until Oct. 1.

Here are a few more photos of the event we couldn't squeeze on the DC Blog:

PS Be sure to check back with Style of a 20 Something later today. I have a great FNO post coming up soon!

Make The Uniform Project Dress Your Own

Sheena Matheiken committed the ultimate faux pas when she wore the same dress 365 days in a row. Fortunately, fashion police looked past her slight indiscretion and were blown away by this stylista's philanthropic experiment in sustainable fashion. From May 2009 to May 2010, Matheiken committed herself to The Uniform Project, a year-long fundraiser for the Akanksha Foundation, which is an organization focused on improving the education of impoverished children in India. Matheiken wore the same dress every day, but don't think that means her outfits were monotonous. She constantly reinvented the look with vintage or hand-made accessories, jewelry and layering pieces.

This spring Matheiken retired her signature LBD after raising just over $103,000 for her cause, but this dress isn't out of the spotlight quite yet. The original designer, Eliza Starbuck of Bright Young Things, is selling a limited-edition run of the style for $185 on her website. The dress is clearly versatile, but if you need more proof, check out Matheiken's slideshow of all 365 inspirational looks. My personal favorites: June 7, July 3, September 24, October 27, February 21, April 19.

(Photo Credit: Bright Young Things)