Fashion Week – We all love the excitement and anticipation of seeing what fantastic new designs will be appearing on the runway. We love to see the polished, sophisticated and confident models strutting down the catwalk in time to the cool beats, and hear the amazed whispers of the crowds. But we never get to see the chaos and confusion of backstage. Hairstylists, make up artists, designers and models all milling about trying not to trip over each other. However it’s an exciting sort of chaos, and we wouldn’t have it any other way. Thanks to Boston.com here are a few glimpses of the backstage madness at Fashion Week.

Some people like to buy movies, some people indulge in chocolates, some people like music while the ultimate fashionista likes a Birkin Bag!

Everyone who loves fashion to the fullest knows who Hermes is and what a Birkin bag is. One of the most exclusive pieces on the market today, it is the epitome of status. Why you ask? Birkin bags start out at $7,000 and go all the way up to $280,000. Everyone from Victoria Beckham to Oprah Winfrey has these collector pieces.

As the Fashion world heard the breaking news of Alexander McQueen’s death, many are mourning his passing as one of the greatest talents that has given so much to the fashion industry! I truly believe he had many great moments in his career but there were so many great ones yet to come and it is a shame that we didn't get to discover him completely.

I heard of his death through Rachel Zoe and her many updates I get every time she writes on her Twitter and I was completely in shock. It is so sad that he got to such a dark place in his life to commit suicide. I truly and genuinely think his clothes and accessories were masterpieces and unique like none other. If you wanted to stand out and be unique you wore McQueen. Anything from alien looking boots to British flag printed clutches to skull scarves! Some of the things that came down that runway I thought ‘how crazy is that?

One trend that is a constant and universal between seasons is military trends. For spring and summer we are seeing a lot of camouflage and khaki pieces. Everyone from Target to Balmain are doing military separates. This is one of my favorite trends in the summer. I wear camo pants with a boot or a stylish sandal and aviators are a must! For me it is either a camo tee or a pant but not both as it is a busy pattern and will look overpowering to the eye!

I have spotted a gorgeous olive and black stiletto sandal from Balmain by Giuseppe Zanotti that would pair amazing with a camo tee and some khaki or olive capri pants. Tory Burch has done some amazing green and black python print handbags and wallets that are great conversation pieces and you know me and accessories!