How to Dominate and Totally Rule New York Fashion Week

A few expert tips and common sense reminders to flourish this week.

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New York Fashion Week is about to descend upon us, and for a lot of people that means it's about to be the craziest time of year. And for good reason. With shows happening all over Manhattan (and even in Brooklyn), the next week and a half is non-stop travel, undernourishment, too many mind-altering substances, too little sleep, and endless amounts of looks traveling down the runway. So how can you flourish during such a wild week? As long as you keep your common sense intact as well as learn a few pro tips, then this is How to Dominate and Totally Rule New York Fashion Week.

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Forget cabs. Take the subway.

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Don't post every single photo on Instagram just to humblebrag.

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Be on time.

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There's nothing wrong with standing, especially if you snuck in.

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Pack a lunch.

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Don't peacock for the cameras.

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Follow the right people on social media.

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Be nice.

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It's a marathon, not a sprint.

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Skip it all and just look at photos on Style.com.

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