On even the most unpleasantly cold of days, where the ground is covered in snow and sleet is hailing from the sky – Olivia Perez still manages to look perfectly put together. When we met at her Soho apartment, Perez sported an oversized tie dye Saks Potts coat and high-collared Sally LaPointe sweater to start a busy day filled with a roster of exclusive fashion shows, events, and parties.

While her Instagram, @livvperez, is undeniably glamorous – Perez is no stranger to hard work. The multi-talented fashion influencer is the founder and EIC of lifestyle media company Friend of a Friend, a contributing writer to Forbes.com, and most recently made a foray into design with her collaboration with The Arrivals. Here, the New York based creative shares her favorite NYFW moments.

[photo by Kathryn Page]

Sally LaPointe

@sallylapointe

“Sally’s show has always blown me away. Her designs are refined and glamorous with just the right amount of downtown cool. I especially loved all her leather suits and the monochrome pastel looks this season.”

[photo by Angela Pham/BFA.com]

Coach

@coach

“To me, the Coach show is always like going to the best party. All your friends are there, the music is blasting, and everyone’s having the best time. This year’s show didn’t disappoint as California-inspired looks walked the runway under a glowing disco ball.”

[photo by Griffin Lipson]

Moet x Patrick Ta

@patrickta

I closed out the night with Moet and Patrick Ta for his birthday dinner at Dirty French. Fashion Week is always a blur of events, shows, and people, so there’s nothing more important to me than taking the time to see your friends and get your feet on the ground. We sipped champagne all night as Patrick revealed his new makeup line and indulged on the yummiest French food.