Glam checked in with BCBGMaxAzria’s Chief Creative Officer, Lubov Azria in the days leading up to the Fall 2012 BCBGMaxAzria and Hervé Léger  shows to get the scoop on her hectic schedule. Here, Azria shares her pre-Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week routine:

6:15 AM: Alarm works. One day, can’t it just give out? I have my sneakers by my bed, so they can walk me to the gym. This is the time I’m asking myself, why did I sign up for the LA marathon??

6:30 AM: Warm up! Crawl, walk, run. I’ve tried everything, and I’ve discovered that running is the best way to get up and start the day. Caffeine is a close second.

7:15 AM: Work out. Whether, its cardio, boxing, bouncing, stretching, running… you name, I’ve tried it. Today, it was a lesson on breathing, giving the body what it needs and when. Am I training for the marathon or the fashion shows? Either way, I’m giving it my all and running with it!

…Quick change artist.  I think all of us in the industry spend the least amount of time getting ready. Our work is to dress others.

8:15 AM: Breakfast – Voted in my book, the best use of time! Menu: wheat toast, egg whites, homemade instant coffee – can’t help it, I love it!

9:00 AM: Drive time, my time. The best time to check up on emails

9:45 AM: All in a day…First thing I do is review the schedule.  My wide-eyed caffeine-infused team give me a 10 minute download on…what are the goals of the moment, of the hour, of the day, of the week, of the month.

10:15 AM: Look of the day. Like clockwork, my jack of all trades, site editor is ready to snap a shot of today’s outfit. Didn’t realize how my many people would look at what I’m wearing, but it’s great to have that connection on Facebook.

10:30 AM: Color me happy. Nothing is too graphic here…We review prints, colors, and layouts.

11:00 AM: Fabric meeting. Is it 11:00am already? Shit I am late again …tick tock…Note to self: create more hours in the day

11:30 AM: Fitting. Operation Model FIT…There are no boundaries or limitations…maintain balance for endless hours in high platform shoes while bending and contorting oneself to various dimensions …then layer it on baby…tape it up, pin it, cut it, paste it, sew it, nip it, tuck it, drape it, stretch to left, bend to the right, rotate…the Pilates stretches kick in about right now…

2:00 PM: Lunch Box.  INTERNAL BATTERY RECHARGE—Loading-up on Vegan fuel…downloading email…adjusting remainder of schedule and most of all, shop online. Oh no, here comes Production, Marketing, Design, Visuals… I feel like a human Band-Aid, hope the glue sticks …Where are those extra hours in the day?

3:00 PM: Design Lab. The days leading up to fashion week are to me a science experiment for the fashionistas! In our design laboratory, we have the privilege to play. Our only limit is the extent of our imaginations. At this point, we have refined our concepts and are creating the vision. Now, we’re in construction mood. I’m knee deep in bandages, leathers, silks, music, Starbucks, chains and whips (oh these designers, you never know where there inspiration is coming from).

7:30 PM: Access-so-sorry. Drive by with the footwear team…. Runway shoe update. Haven’t seen the final shoes, and just got word the shipment will be sent directly to NY. Making these stylish yet functional garments for the feet is not an easy task. It takes months to make the prototype, add a month or so to get it in the right color and if you dare to add a last minute buckle, then the show is in jeopardy. When those boxes arrive, it’s Christmas in February!

8:00 PM: Recap. More like my night cap with my team. This is when I finally get to sit at my desk and exhale. It was a great day and can’t wait for tomorrow.

8:30 PM: Winding down. In my car is where my ideas expand and go far… I am just waiting to exhale and maintain my balance of thought and creativity…my fantastic voyage…

9:00 PM: 24 hour Korean Spa. Yes, it exists!

10:00PM: It’s a wrap. Download on kids’ day. Cuddle up with my iPad and escape into the endless world where this device takes you. Fall asleep with gratitude & love.

If you’re not an editor, celebrity, major retailer, or top tier blogger, your chances of getting into a fashion show are pretty slim. But every season American Express opens up the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week experience to lucky cardmembers. This year’s show, which will take place on Thursday, February 16th at 6:30pm, will be a runway extravaganza with Tommy Hilfiger bringing his Spring 2012 campaign to life.  “The Hilfigers,” who are the designer’s quirky fictitious all-American family, will hit the catwalk to the electropop sounds of Cobra Starship.

“Having the Hilfigers walk while Cobra Starship performs live will be a once-in-a-lifetime show,” said Hilfiger. “Our brand has always been inspired by music so I’m thrilled that when introducing the Hilfigers in person to our customers for the first time, it will be to the backdrop of great music.”

Tickets are available now, exclusively for American Express Cardmembers at americanexpress.com/entertainment.

Madonna has still got it. The Queen of Pop took center stage Sunday night with a over the top Super Bowl XLVI Halftime Show performance. The icon commanded some serious attention in a variety of outfits designed especially for her by  Givenchy Haute Couture’s Riccardo Tisci. She was brought onto the field by a royal precession in a hand-embroidered gold cape. As she stepped off her throne for a bit of “Vogue,”  she  unveiled an embellished black mini dress with a hand-studded belt; she also wore the look to perform with LMFAO, Nicki Minaj and MIA. She closed the twelve-minutes set be performing “Like a Prayer” with Cee Lo Green in matching black sequined ensembles; she donned an embellished black coat while he accessorized his cloak with men’s Christian Louboutin loafers.

The designer previously outfitted the pop icon on her Sticky & Sweet Tour three years ago and was happy to see the consummate chameleon back onstage. “People say everything has a limit, but limits do not exist with Madonna,” said Tisci.  “I am so happy that she decided to go back on a music stage. Not only to bring us music, but also to make such a statement of performance and fashion.” And while her moves were a little rickety, her outfits caused a tremendous amount of buzz among the style set. How about those boots?

As avid online shoppers we love discovering new sites. So imagine our delight when we found ourselves on AntoniaBee.com. The site, which was created by a handbag designer and publicist,  is stocked with unique accessories at a variety of price points. If your looking for that statement necklace, an extra bracelet for your stack, or a luxe leather clutch to complete your look, we strongly suggest you bookmark this stylish destination. Though we would wear every single piece on the site, here are a few of our favorite things:

1. Snake Charmer Necklace, $18
2. Druzy Stone Rings, $92 Each
3. Coraline Floral Necklace, $20
4. Jodi Been Farrah Clutch, $250
5. Coming Up Roses Bracelets, $30

Cynthia Rowley is making sure all eyes are on her runway this season with the help of DANNIJO. The designers collaborated to create a collection of statement necklaces thick enough to look like jeweled turtlenecks. The statement pieces will be featured in Rowley’s Fall 2012 runway show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in a multitude of colors to accompany her new offerings. We can’t wait to see the brilliant baubles on the catwalk!

The Cynthia Rowley + Dannijo necklaces are currently available for a limited quantity pre-order on OpenSky.com.

It’s cold outside. But that doesn’t mean you have to pack away your fiercest minis and leg-baring dresses. Brave the winter chill by combining your favorite fits with patterned and colored tights. With polka dots, floral prints, stripes, and bold colors to offset frostbitten blues, tights are the easiest – and warmest – way to upgrade your winter wardrobe. Wear a pair with a simple back seam to the office, or layer under your favorite denim cutoffs for a funky street style: the possibilities are endless. Keep it within the Glam guidelines though: don’t make your titillating tights compete with the rest of your outfit – make them the  focal point instead.

1. HUE Opaque, Fancy Cable, and Striped Sweater tights, $13.50-$20 at Hue.com
2. J. Crew Tights, $12.50-$26.50 at JCrew.com
3. Urban Outfitters Floral Tights, $12-$18 at UrbanOutfitters.com
4. Peacock Feather Tights, $29.99 at ModCloth.com

We drank the Karl Koolaid a long time ago, but apparently we can actually sip the fine wine. And while we have always coveted all things Chanel, we only recently found out that the iconic fashion house actually runs its own winery. Chateau Rauzan-Segla, which was founded in 1661 by Pierre de Rauzan, is situated in the heart of the Margaux appellation; the vineyard was acquired by Chanel in 1994.

This season, Château Rauzan-Ségla is launching its 2009 vintage Grand Cru Classé, which has a beautiful Karl Lagerfeld designed label. This chic collaboration comes at an exciting time for the winery, which is celebrating its 350th anniversary this year. To capture the milestone, Lagerfeld brought his iconic touch to the bottle with a charming drawing of the Château.

The Grand Cru Classé will retail for $129 when it hits stores in March.

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Tory Burch shares her love of the Big Apple in a new film where she explores her favorite landmarks and hotspots, including Central Park, the Brooklyn Bridge, the Frick Building, and the famous restaurant, J.G. Melon. In it, she gives a true sense of how eclectic the neighborhoods and people are but how they also have a common thread. “Living here is such a gift and I feel like on some levels we’re all going through it together. And that’s a great feeling,” she says. We couldn’t have said it better ourselves.

Want to see the city through Tory’s eyes? Check out the video below: