One thing we love about Ugly Betty's Becki Newton is that she's game for anything when it comes to Fashion Week. Saturday's Vena Cava show was not the first time we've seen her at a presentation, which typically put models on a dais while guests mill around with cocktails — meaning celebrities have to be prepared to stand and mingle with the masses. Yet Newton appeared completely comfortable, cheerfully congratulating the designers and giving a long on-camera interview before polishing off her Champagne and dashing out into the rain.

Unfortunately, Newton was one of the only famous faces undeterred by the weather. The only others we saw were socialites Ferebee Bishop and Byrdie Bell — the latter still blonde — and Leigh Lezark, who ogled the pretty, pretty dresses without ever removing her thick-framed white sunglasses. You know the ones: Chloë Sevigny discarded them about three years ago.

By the time the hour-long event ended, the rain pounded down in an all-out deluge. Give them credit for trying: Via Spiga, which collaborated with Vena Cava on the shoes worn in Saturday's presentation, apparently provided a bunch of supersize souvenir umbrellas for the soggy patrons who came to Chelsea. There may not have been enough to go around — which in turn may have caused attendees to gank the umbrellas of innocent, unknowing bloggers still working the room — but the idea certainly won them some points. Too bad Tropical Storm Hanna has no respect for fashion. Or for our shoes.

It felt strange to be watching Rosa Cha’s line of summery bikinis and cover-ups while it absolutely poured rain outside. We imagine this must be what it’s like to be on a strict no-fat diet while attending the Bacon Festival.

Braving the elements was professional lover of girls in bikinis Nigel Barker, thoughtfully seated right next to the lovely Zoe “Center Stage” Saldana, who had to be led to her seat from backstage as though she’d just been struck blind. Hopefully, the power of Nigel’s hotness restored her ability to walk twenty feet on her own.

Walking and talking independently was Lost’s Evangeline Lilly, who was unfortunately wearing the ugliest pants we’ve seen all week. Maybe she’s at Fashion Week to find some new ones? We stared at her for twenty minutes before we realized who she was — probably because we’re used to seeing her scrabbling through the underbrush with Sawyer — but we easily I.D.'d Misses USA (Teen and Original Flavor) thanks to their handy sashes, which we really feel ought to be required for all bold-faced names. We assume they were scouting for future swimsuit competitions, but we have no idea what The Real Housewives of New York’s Alex McCord and Simon van Kempen were doing at the show, other than posing for an endless series of photos. Alex and Simon must be doing something right, though. After all, to our deep, deep shame, we identified them immediately.

View backstage and front row photos of Alex McCord, Simon Barker and more at Rosa Cha.
View a slideshow of the Rosa Cha collection.

When we read in Abaete's program notes that the collection was inspired by "elements of underpinnings: boning, exposed casing, lingerie, girdles and netting," we thought we were in for a slut parade. We couldn't have been more wrong. What followed was a lovely collection of flirty cocktail dresses with mini and full skirts in shades of soft red, bright yellow, and blue. But we were puzzled by the "underpinning shorts" with see-through panels on the side — they resembled transparent biker shorts. How can one walk down the street with the sides of their thighs and hips exposed to the world? But the nude corsets with white boning were hardly stereotypical, and actually looked rather sweet topping a full skirt.

Throughout the week, the buyers from Bird, Henri Bendel, Oak, and more will tell us which runway looks they plan on stocking. In today’s installment, Bird owner Jen Mankins loves the downtown cool at Erin Wasson, the colorful leather jackets at rag & bone, and all of Rachel Comey's collection, especially the beautiful silks and textures.

At last night's Erin Fetherston show, what really got us excited were the wide-legged, see-through pants. Just think: In eight or nine months, comfy, translucent pants will be socially acceptable! (Or at least amongst Fetherston fans.) But our excitement was nothing compared to that of the well-heeled ladies creating a clusterfuck around Nigel Barker (who appeared to have attended all by his lonesome). One pretty young thing must have been begging for a shot on ANTM because we overheard him tell her, "We'd love to have you! You're beautiful." It was … heartwarming. Yes, that's what it was.

See a slideshow of the Erin Fetherston collection.

Charlotte Ronson's show was packed for a Saturday morning, and the young, preppy hipsters thronged in the standing-room section were craning their necks for a look at LiLo and Sam Ro. When Lohan plopped down in the front row, she was so swarmed by photogs she had to return to her backstage haven before reemerging moments before the show started. Ronson's collection consisted of relaxed-fitting minidresses and ruffly floral chiffon numbers. She also showed high-waisted tapered pants made baggy at the hips by ample pleating that only a model-size person could wear. Also in the front row: Jessica Szhor and Jessica Stam.

Forget Nina Garcia's obsession with the LBD: It's the little white one that's going to be your next staple closet item. Last spring's mainstay made a return appearance at runways yesterday. Siri Tollerød bounced down the runway in a ruffled number that looked like a puffy cumulus cloud at Erin Fetherston, while choppy layers flowed off a baby-doll strapless party dress at Yigal Azrouël. Then, designer-to-watch Joanne Cordero Reyes combined sleeves of sheer textured pieces with a skirt made from silky sheets in her Vicente Villarin collection. Because surely nothing signals spring more than pure white.