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HelloBeautiful is all over New York City this week giving you to-the-minute updates via Twitter on everything Fashion Week and fabulous.

We’ve started off at BCBG Max Azria and Tadashi Shoji’s Spring/Summer 2012 shows, but made our way into the evening to celebrate Fashion’s Night Out with the stars. We ran into Lala, Solange, Dwyane Wade, Miguel, Rachel Roy, Laila Ali, Angela Bassett and more (and even got the chance to snap a few pics; see them in the gallery below!)

Keep checking back for updates from our correspondents Nakisha Williams, Shamika B. Sanders, Danielle Cheesman, Leigh Davenport and Vanessa Denis. Here’s what you missed so far!

Solange, Selita & More Dish On Style Icons & Fave Products At Fashion Week [EXCLUSIVE]

Front Rows & Backstage! Celebs Hit New York 2011 Fashion Week [PHOTOS]

SEPTEMBER 8, 2011

10:32am It’s show time! New York Fashion Week starts today and we’re kicking things off at the BCBG Max Azria Spring/Summer 2012 show. #nyfw NW

10:35am Spotted: model Jessica White in the Front Row at BCBG. Looking good @IamJessWhite! NW

10:49am Sleek silhouettes, strong collars and plenty of color on the runway @bcbgmaxazria! Azria says he was inspired by ancient Greeks and Romans. NW

2:32pm We’re back at #nyfw checking out Tadashi Shoji’s flirty frocks. Check out this one: short and sweet! -NW

2:54pm Tadashi Shoji collection is ethereal and feminine with lace/sequin details and nudes too. Here’s a gown. -NW

3:11pm Tadashi Shoji designed his tulip-inspired dresses to be comfortable “so you can drink, dance & enjoy the night.” We can get with that! -NW

5:39pm #teambeautiful is officially in the streets for FNO. We’ll be tweeting you from all over the city with updates and twitpics. #FNO

5:57pm Currently at Saks Fifth Ave enjoying the festivities -SBS

6:01pm Trying on Louboutins :-) # FNO -SBS

6:12pm Free chocolate & tarot card readings @ Saks 5th Ave # FNO -SBS

6:23pm assymetrical pleated cocktail dresses under Knicks bomber jackets. at the Rachel Roy/Amare Stoudemire show, of course. #nyfw #fno DC

Stars Shine At Fashion’s Night Out 2011 [PHOTOS]

6:37pm Laila Ali hosting Destination Maternity event! She’s even more beautiful in person.- L.D. #FNO

6:38pm Just spoke with Beyonce‘s manicurist & she gave us some great tips, stay tuned for those on HB -SBS # FNO

6:44pm Amare shooting arcade-style hoops with some lucky fans. “Stay tuned to the NY Knicks! Championship coming soon!” he says! #nyfw #fno DC

7:03pm Simple tee with chest pocket from the line for Amare, beautiful multicolored sequin dress for Rachel #nyfw #fno DC

7:11pm Ok now off to try & stalk Kelly Rowland. I mean, meet. Meet Kelly Rowland #nyfw #fno DC

7:35pm Headed to go see Angela Bassett and Samuel Jackson at Armani, stay tuned for twitpics! LD. #FNO

7:47pm nevermind, word is Kelly won’t be making it, but we hear her sister @solangeknowles is DJing a few blocks away. Making moves. #nyfw #fno DC

7:50pm Walk in on @SolangeKnowles playing her brother-in-law’s “anything.” nice. #nyfw #fno DC

8:01pm rockin a fro, blue & cream colorblocked tunic-style top, tangerine nails, big gold bangles & rings. #swoon #nyfw #fno DC

8:03pm Oh no! Phones blinking red! Is this goodbye? #nyfw #fno DC

8:05pm crisis averted! thank you nice Lord&Taylor lady w/ the handy charger! on to an outlet. #nyfw #fno DC

Nicki Minaj Shuts Down Giuseppe Zanotti In YSL Pumps For FNO

8:08pm aw, “run the world” blasting from the speakers now. flash mob, anyone?? #nyfw #fno

8:21pm Jus bumped ino @Lala with a buddy in #TheHelloBeautifulWay for #FNO #NYFW We love you @LaLa! -VD

9:06pm @solangeknowles set: jlo “get right”, tanto “every1 falls in love”, mariah “honey (rmx)”, lil kim & cease “crush” on u. JAM. #nyfw #fno DC

9:16pm So sad to see her walk away :( except for those frosted pink sparkly heeled loafers. #nyfw #fno DC

10:12pm Watch out Amar’e: Anna Wintour’s got a new basketball buddy! Dwyane Wade just walked into QVC’s #nyfw #fno party w/the Vogue EIC herself -NW

10:19pm @sephora @solangeknowles is now wearing printed top w/ coral slacks (but she kept on the hot shoes!) #fno DC

10:22pm So @MiguelUnlimited is onstage @ Cappellini for #NYFW #FNO singing #GirlwithTattoo Beauties! -VD

10:29pm Everyone still browsing around @4real4rell’s store #BBC #NYFW -VD

10:30pm thx @amareisreal @Rachel_Roy @solangeknowles 4 revealing ur style icons, fall musthaves & more! HBers, keep ur eyes on the site #FNO #out DC

10:37pm For #FNO @DwyaneWade is in YSL (w/leopard sneaks). Said he’s going for sexy/smooth. HB, do we approve?

Will Gabby Inspire Dwyane Wade To Be The Next Baller-Turned-Designer? [EXCLUSIVE]

10:42pm So this was @Lala taking a pic with a fan earlier tonight #FNO #NYFW so CUTE!

10:51pm Jus bumped into @Iamangelea from America’s Next Top Model for #NYFW #FNO!! Who is …

11:00pm Hey Beauties, we caught up with Sam Jackson and Angela Bassett at Armani! Photos tomorrow at HelloBeautiful.com!!

11:03pm So far @HelloBeautiful has spotted Laila Ali, Rachel Roy, Amare, Miguel, Sam Jackson, Angela Bassett, Dwayne Wade…need we say more?

SEPTEMBER 9, 2011

9:54am Starting Day 2 of #NYFW at the Project Runway fashion show. Have you been watching this season? Which designer are you rooting for FTW? -NW

10:25am Uh-oh. One of the skirts in the Project Runway show is bursting at the seams! Heidi, Michael and Nina won’t be having that! #nyfw -NW

11:31am Here’s @CorinneBRae at #nyfw

12:18pm Ode to #FNO yesterday @MiguelUnlimited singing #GirlWithTheTattoo last night! VD :)

SEPTEMBER 10, 2011

1:32pm So our coverage of #NYFW continues! Are any of our beauies attending beauty shows? :)

2:13pm Nicki Minaj hit the Prabal Gurung show for #nyfw today in “Barbie” garb including a huge pink bow topper and a pretzel necklace. Um…? -NW

Nicki Minaj Sits Front Row At Prabal Gurung’s Fashion Show [PHOTOS]

2:32pm The NBA lockout has given B-ball stars time to hit #nyfw. We’ve already spotted @DwyaneWade @CarmeloAnthony @AmareStoudemire who’s next!?-NW

3:29pm We jus made it! To @itgetsBetter where is our @Beccalexis?! :)

3:37pm Yum serving #Belve @BeccAlexis @ItGetsBetter #NYFW -VD

4:04pm At the @RueLala Lounge where you can get your make-up done by an Emmy winning stylist! :) @RueNyc #NYFW -VD

4:27pm Jus ran into boot creators of @Kiboots made from recycled carpet #NYFW -VD

5:39pm Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz arrive at the Alexander Wang show. #nyfw -NW

Swizz Beatz & Alicia Keys Attend Alexander Wang’s Fashion Show [PHOTOS]

6:01pm Quick pic with the lovely @JuneAmbrose for #TeamBeautiful :) #NYFW -VD

6:58pm Just chatted w/ @AngelaSimmons at the Charlotte Ronson show. Looking great as always. #fashionweek Thanks Angela! -ko

7:02pm Also spotted @MissKellyO at Charlotte ronson show. Have we talked abt how amazing she looks? Your secret, Kelly? #fashionweek

SEPTEMBER 11, 2011

2:27pm Yikes! Almost collided w/Solange backstage! She’s rushing to Tracy Reese (in a gorge purple skirt) I’m on my way to L.A.M.B. presentation-NW

3:08pm Spotted: @1Omarion running around Lincoln Center. #nyfw -NW

3:37pm Cute looks from L.A.M.B. Spring 2012. -NW

3:39pm “Alejandra” heel in electric blue at L.A.M.B. Spring 2012 presentation. #nyfw – NW

3:43pm The models in the at L.A.M.B. are rocking “yoga knots” + smoky eyes inspired by Stefani’s love for India #nyfw – NW

3:45pm Gwen Stefani isn’t making an appearance at her L.A.M.B #nyfw presentation this season, I’m told she’s in LA recording a new album. -NW

3:52pm More L.A.M.B. Spring 2012: maxi dress, separates and some fun accessories. #nyfw

4:00pm Bright colors & prints in L.A.M.B. Spring 2012 + “Khasi” satchel in tomato. All jewelry is “nOir for L.A.M.B.”

4:12pm Several designers at #nyfw that are taking time to remember the 9/11 tragedy today, including L.A.M.B.

10:20pm Hey #TeamBeautiful! Got the dreaded “Battery too low for radio use” message @ Tommy Hilfiger #nyfw show tonight, here’s a recap [con’t] -NW

10:26pm Corinne Bailey Rae said this Tommy Hilfiger look was inspired by her childhood school uniform. #nyfw

10:33pm Here are the shoes Corinne Bailey Rae wore with her Tommy Hilfiger outfit. Loving this purple! #nyfw

10:39pm Carmelo Anthony in a preppy fit (complete w/red pants) chatting up Hilfiger. He’s really getting around #nyfw!

10:44pm Talked fashion w/Angela Simmons who sat w/ her uncle Russell at the Tommy Hilfiger #nyfw show. Stay tuned! -NW

Angela Simmons’ Sexy Jumpsuit! [PHOTOS]

10:44pm As for the clothes, Tommy Hilfiger says they’re a mod inspired take on his normal all-American classics. #nyfw -NW

10:45pm Loved the yummy mustard colored Hilfiger pieces + other brights (pink, green, cobalt; seeing a lot of that for Spring 2012). #nyfw -NW

10:46pm Hilfiger said the striped caftans in his S/S ’12 collection would be perf for Beyonce & her baby bump! Wonder if she’ll rock one? #nyfw -NW

10:49pm That’s all for now. Time for some beauty rest. Hope you all had a great weekend! Night! -NW

SEPTEMBER 12, 2011

2:29pm At Donna Karan’s #nyfw show. Wyclef Jean is chilling in the front row with a cup of coffee. I could use a mid day pick me up too! -NW

2:33pm The models at Donna Karan hair are whipping their hair back and forth something fierce as they walk. Long, sleek ponytail pieces. #nyfw –NW

2:39pm Earthy colors (orange, greens, browns), tribal print, beaded detail, statement wooden necklaces at Donna Karan

2:40pm Congo thumping music setting the mood for Donna Karan runway. #nyfw -NW

2:53pm Aww Donna Karan stopped to give Wyclef a hug as she took her finale walk. The duo has traveled and partnered to benefit causes in Haiti. -NW

3:00pm Another pic @ Donna Karan’s Spring 2012 #nyfw. You can’t see the shoes but they’re stylish gladiator wedges.

3:08pm Came to Donna Karan show unintentionally on theme in tribal print dress/wooden wedges. Everyone keeps asking if it was planned #Nope lol -NW

11:46pm At Mulberry’s #nyfw Party. Solange arriving fashionably late right as Beyonce’s “Countdown” hits speakers. -NW

11:50pm Solange is rocking a Mulberry bag to the Mulberry 40th anniversary party, of course + Rodarte wedges. #nyfw

12:03am Great night for a rooftop fête! Mulberry party was rocking so loud w/an English rock band Kasabian on stage that the police came! #nyfw -NW

12:13am Need food. Getting Fashion Weak! Can’t survive off party champagne and hors d’oeuvres every night for dinner. How do models do it? #nyfw -NW

What She Wore: Angela Simmons At New York Fashion Week [EXCLUSIVE]

SEPTEMBER 13, 2011

11:43am Beyonce is at Vera Wang’s #nyfw show!!!! She’s wearing a dress that’s hiding the bump.

12:07pm Now that Bey has made a #nyfw appearance the buzz is Kanye might show up @ Rodarte. Not going there but will keep my eyes out for Yeezy! -NW

12:24pm Overheard photographer saying they swarmed Bey for pics (I tried,all blury) & almost made her trip. Be careful! Precious cargo in there -NW

2:36pm Taraji P. Henson backstage @ Herve Leger show. Her 1st day @ #nyfw in between filming/prepping for EMMYS. -NW

2:41pm Taraji says the Christian Louboutins she’s wearing with her Herve dress at the show are 7inches!! Wheew! -NW

2:44pm Herve Leger‘s usual body-con dresses are getting a metallic spin for Spring ’12. First looks are silver and gold. #nyfw -NW

2:49pm Weaving, braiding, macrame, fringe detailing spicing up Herve Leger’s Spring ’12 dresses that are inspired by architecture & Navajo design.

10:26pm At Tory Burch flagship store opening party. Beyonce + Jay-Z just walked in! Estelle, Paula Patton, Serena Williams among guests too. #nyfw

10:28pm Bey looks gorgeous in a black floor length gown. #nyfw

Solange, Selita & More Dish On Style Icons & Fave Products At Fashion Week [EXCLUSIVE]

10:29pm Questlove on the 1s and 2s. Store is fabulous with a luxe apartment feel (I want to live here!). Great party! #nyfw -NW

10:38pm While Bey was talking to Tory Burch, Jay reached over, fixed her hair smiling @ her the whole time. Can’t get enough of them! :) #nyfw -NW

10:43pm Jay worked the room so smoothly laughing w/ everyone and he just gave Bey (in a Michael Kors gown) the “let’s roll” signal. They’re out. -NW

11:26pm Questlove has everybody moving their body for real! Hardcore dancing going on right now. #NP Zhane – “Hey Mr DJ.” -NW

SEPTEMBER 14, 2011

11:26am Norma Kamali’s Spring 2012 presentation is a 3D fashion film instead of a traditional catwalk. Cool! #nyfw -NW

11:29am Cat-eye glasses to view Norma Kamali’s #nyfw presentation! Why can’t they make these for all 3D movies!? -NW

11:31am Norma Kamali loves her cat-eyes! She’s currently rocking her “Square Cat Eye” shades in Tortoise #iWant -NW

11:32am Beginning Sept. 15th Normakamali3D.com will host the #nyfw film (plus video shopping pages!) for public viewing. So worth checking out! -NW

1:27pm Staring into Jesse Williams’ (Grey’s Anatomy) dreamy eyes while saying hello before Jeremy Scott #nyfw show. -NW

1:28pm Word is @NickiMinaj is coming by Jeremy Scott. In the meantime, more than enough eclectic outfits in the crowd in here to scope! -NW

1:34pm Kanye loves Jeremy Scott. Wonder if he’s bold enough to rock the pants w/exposed crotch & butt (w/thong!) that are on the runway now? -NW

1:35pm Oh and forgot to add the junk exposing men’s pants at Jeremy Scott #nyfw show are shown in pink and green mix among other colors! -NW

1:39pm For ladies cowgirl-esque looks are on the runway right now at Jeremy Scott. Cow print, fringe, chaps. Country music blaring. -NW

8:30pm Serena Williams in Zac Posen. She did a drive by appearance at Made in Polaroid 50|50|50 party/auction. #nyfw

8:34pm NO lie: this guy almost put his empty wine glass on Serena Williams’ booty. “I thought it was a table!” he said. #nyfw -NW

SEPTEMBER 15, 2011

9:00am Good morning #TeamBeautiful! It’s the last day of #nyfw! What are you rocking to work today?

4:34pm At my last #nyfw show (Naeem Khan) and looks like we’re in for a treat! Here’s a sneak peek from backstage -NW

4:36pm More from Naeem Khan backstage, check out the jewelry, so pretty!

4:39pm Designer Naeem Khan is putting the finishing touches on pretty frocks like this backstage now. #nyfw

4:45pm Naeem Khan’s S/S ’12 tagline is “Colorful. Racy. Glamour.” Lots of popping hues & dazzling detailing.

4:48pm I spy @JuneAmbrose sitting by @TheRealMischa at Naeem Khan. The duo taped for June’s upcoming VH1 show this #nyfw. Can’t wait to see it! -NW

4:50pm Also in Naeem Khan front Row @Rachel_Roy looking effortlessly chic, as usual #nyfw -NW

4:57pm I have a feeling we’ll be seeing a lot of S/S ’12 Naeem Khan on the red carpet: there’s some show stoppers on the runway! #nyfw -NW

5:13pm Naeem Khan gets a well deserved standing ovation from the crowd!!! Beautiful show and fab way to end my #nyfw! -NW

Front Rows & Backstage! Celebs At New York 2011 Fashion Week [PHOTOS]