As the previous nights, the Saturday event at Charlotte Seen Fashion Week got off to a late start ... very late There were a lot of people there looking around, wondering when this show was going to start. It did not start until almost 9 p.m., which is craziness considering that the VIP hour was from 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. That is a long time of just sitting.

Once again and for the final time the bodyguards hit the stage for the judges to make their grand entrance. After the judges made their entrance, Rita Miles took the runway in an over the top gown to welcome us to the show.

Slideshow Charlotte Seen Fashion Week, 9/24/11

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Charlotte Seen Fashion Week, 9/24/11

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The first designer's collection to take the runway was Flow by Tara Davis, full of dresses with great structure and designed for the shape of a woman's body. The colors palette ranged from autumn tones to happy spring pastels that belong in every wardrobe. The Flow by Tara Davis collection continues to stay on top of current fashion trends, fabrics, and silhouettes, providing dresses that continue to flow, move and bounce.

Night two of Charlotte Seen Fashion Week kicked off with entertainment during the VIP hour that also continued onto the stage before the show — which I have to admit started a bit more than just fashionably late.

Following the entertainment was a repeat of the introduction of the judges, an entrance of male model “bodyguards,” which was a little overboard for two nights in a row and it was on the program for the next night as well. I am not going to lie though ... the bodyguards were nice eye candy, but honestly I was just ready for the fashion to begin.

Slideshow Charlotte Seen Fashion, 9/23/11

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Charlotte Seen Fashion, 9/23/11

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When the show started, it started off with a bang with a collection by SilkFalsetto. This collection was full of neon pieces, full of volume and power. Silkfalsetto is a customized clothing line designed by pair Dessaka Lockhart and Naomi Miller that caters to women (sizes 0 to 22), men and children for all occasions.

The collection Foxx Skynz by Melissa Davis was up next on the runway, and you could not deny the bold prints and voluminousness pants. There was one particular pair of pants that I would just die to get myself into. Davis uses uses fabrics from simple polyester to full fledged furs.

On Friday, Sept. 23, Charlotte NC Fashion Week’s Emerging Designer Showcase included collections by Alice Andrews Designs, Anarke Jeans, T.2 Design Group, MEW Designs, Navy & Pearls, Olivia Kole Company, Julkee Fashions and Tsvety Fashion.

And with that said, here's the fashion lowdown. Check out some of my thoughts about selected runway picks below.

Alice Andrews Designs — This designers’ eco-friendly couture line used all natural dyes from teas and plants. The hand-stitched clothing splashed with colors (a step up from the more traditional tie-dyed look) and shades of soothing blues, greens and autumn faves. Flowy and sheer fabrics. Skirts reminiscent of summer wrap arounds.

MEW Designs — Described as having a rock ‘n’ roll edge, this collection celebrates the designer's love for Charleston, S.C. The result: Lots of pastel striped shirts with light shades, sometimes paired with casual comfy-looking, sweat-style pants.

T.2 Design Group — The all black suit was chic. But, the checkered colored shirts worn by some studly fellas could use a revision. It made me think of one thing: a picnic.

Anarke Jeans — There’s no fear of getting dirty, as models covered from head to toe in white bring a new liking to the shade we’re mostly afraid to wear. Denim suspender ruffle skirts with white tops underneath cutesy crisscrosses.

Navy & Pearls — The mantra of the collection is described as “playful sophistication.” Pastel fitted dresses and jackets are revamped with impressive edgy upper cuts.

Julkee Fashions — The skimpiest line of them all. Open backs and corset-clad dresses bring lingerie-feel of sexiness to sharp ready-to-wear apparel.

Tsvety Fashion — My personal favorite of the bunch. The Bulgarian designer gives her creations a spin with zipper backs, edgy cuts and crushed coral and grey velvet touches. Samantha Busch, the host for the evening, is pictured wearing a Tsvety design.

Olivia Kole Company — Dresses have a little retro spin with lots of colorful blasts and swirls. The peacock-inspired dress was eye-catching with its blue-green plumage appearance and soft satin-like features.

Thursday night's show at Gateway Village, courtesy of Charlotte Seen Fashion Week, did not end with the announcement of the Emerging Designer winner. Oh no, after the voting started, three more designers began to show their fabulous collections.

The first to show among the designers was Odelia Rouse, who hopes to be known as a designer who not only is passionate about her craft, constantly seeking way to improve her collection in an innovative way, but also one who shows sensitivity to a woman's figure. Rouse's collection was beautifully constructed as her desire to craft clothing fitted to a woman's figure was accomplished because each piece fit them perfectly.