Front row with Carson Kressley

Famous for being a member of the "fab five", on one of TV's first fashion makeover shows, Kressley has now graduated to host of his own show - How To Look Good Naked. His popularity was clearly evident at the Elie Tahari presentation on Monday night, as women flocked to talk speak the stylist - who was resplendent in an equestrian inspired outfit from his old alma mater, Ralph Lauren.

Actually I've just got into town. It's hard going back and forth between New York and London, because fashion week turns into fashion day. I am trying to get to as many as I possibly can.

Riding the subway and not being stuck in traffic, take-out food that actually gets to your house in five minutes, Bergdorf Goodman, real teeth and the truthfulness of New Yorkers.

I think now more than ever you need clothing that feels good. It doesn't mean spending money on a bag that costs $1000 (Dh3,670), it could be just a scarf it bright purple that gives you a little pick-me-up. I think because designers have less budgets to work with it inspires creativity and that's what this business is really all about. And at home you can be doing the same thing - get creative, find a vintage belt or visit Target or QVC or go to the sales or an outlet. I

t's about keeping it simple. You know, a really good pair of jeans and a simple white T-shirt.