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"Suits actress Meghan Markle recently attended her first Fashion Week ever and documented her entire journey in this exclusive Instagram diary. Read on for the first of the two-part series for the full scoop. I am a California girl, born and raised, so flip-flops and cutoff shorts are my go-to look. An easy Angeleno uniform, so to speak. But for my role on Suits, I&amp;#x27;m dressed in Alexander McQueen, Tom Ford, and Prada almost every day. And therein lies the difference. For work, I wear art; in real life, I wear clothes. So imagine the howls of both excitement and sheer panic when I was invited to attend New York Fashion Week. Some women are able to wake up looking effortlessly chic&amp;amp;mdash;as though a bevy of fashion fairies twisted their low-lit locks into a messy chignon while they slept. They choose a frock from their exceptionally curated closet and leave a trail of custom fragrance and perfection in their wake. I, on the other hand, toil over looks, and my hair always has a wayward strand begging for attention and deep conditioner (#truth). This is not to sell myself short. Rather, it&amp;#x27;s an admission that my prowess lies in other things such as Jeopardy, roasting a perfect chicken, and holding my own in political banter. Navigating the fashion world feels as daunting as being the new kid at school (albeit, the most stylish school in the world). But that is when my inner voice quietly whispers, &amp;quot;Stand up straight, smile, take it all in.&amp;quot; And within this bespoke cornucopia of cool, that is exactly what I did. Here&amp;#x27;s what my first two days, at my first Fashion Week ever were like! xxMM Saturday, September 7 9:00 A.M.: Go for a run in Central Park and have a Clean Cleanse shake. I want to feel energized and nourished for the day (and truth be told, I&amp;#x27;m a little nervous). 11:00 A.M.: Wardrobe fitting for the week&amp;#x27;s events. 12:00 P.M.: Two hours of &amp;quot;glam.&amp;quot; This is what they call &amp;quot;hair and makeup&amp;quot; in the industry. 2:15 P.M.: Car service pickup. I arrive at the Herve Leger Max Azria show at Lincoln Center, have my photo taken on the step and repeat, a laugh with my amazing publicist, Alex, and then I&amp;#x27;m taken to my seat for the show. Check out this reminder they put up for the models backstage. See? Everyone needs a pep talk sometimes! 3:15 P.M.: The show begins. I&amp;#x27;m seated next to Petra Nemcova, Giuliana Rancic, and Nicki Minaj. My best friend, Lindsay, and I giggle to each other at how awesome and surreal all of this is. 4:00 to 7:00 P.M.: Have a Greek salad from the diner near Lindsay&amp;#x27;s apartment (extra anchovies and pepperoncinni for me), catch up on emails, and nap before the Herve Leger Max Azria after-party. 8:45 P.M.: Off to the Standard Hotel rooftop for the Herve Leger Max Azria after-party! I meet Max and Lubov Azria and congratulate them on the incredible collection. They could not be kinder or more fun. This is my first of many Cinderella moments for the week. 11:00 P.M.: Head home to get ready for a full day tomorrow. Sunday, September 8 9:00 A.M.: Another solid run through Central Park. Admittedly, six miles turns out to be a bad idea after a full day in heels! 11:00 A.M. to 1:20 P.M.: &amp;quot;Glam&amp;quot; for the Tracy Reese show. My friend Alli Webb owns Drybar and sends her amazing stylist, Jackie, over to doll me up for my shows. 1:40 P.M.: Arrive at Lincoln Center for the Tracy Reese show. I&amp;#x27;m especially charmed to find snacks on my seat (plantain chips) and a great salsa band, which sets the tone for the fun and flirty show. Don&amp;#x27;t you love these romantic floral prints? 2:00 P.M.: Meet Tracy backstage and take some pictures. 3:00 to 5:00 P.M.: Head to my hotel, prep for a business meeting, and then talk shop about an exciting branding opportunity. I have to be hush-hush about it now, but hope to share it with you soon! 5:05 P.M.: Run lines for an audition. I&amp;#x27;m eager to find the perfect film to shoot during my hiatus from Suits. 7:00 P.M.: Quiet dinner with friends at a local spot. Shrimp with garlic toasts, mini sliders, sashimi, and sake make for a decadent and delicious meal! 10:00 P.M.: Bath and tuck into bed. Check back in on Monday for the second part of Meghan&amp;#x27;s epic Fashion Week journey! Photos: Courtesy of Meghan Markle "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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