Wow, what a wild ride this week has been. If you’re anything like me, you know how hectic Fashion Week can get, and this time around it was no different. I mean, Milan is usually a calm city – not quite as lively as L.A. or as wild as Ibiza, but this week it was like the city came to life.

Me and my friends didn’t get to attend any of the actual shows, but we had plenty of other things to keep us busy. On the first night of Fashion Week, we headed to Serendepico, a bar by the Sforza Castle, for some pre-dinner drinks. To say it was packed is an understatement – there was a long line outside the door, filled with stylish young people in their 20s and 30s. But, being the savvy bunch we are, my friend had called ahead and reserved a table for us, so we were seated right away. Plus, we were on the guest list, which is a pretty big deal during Milan Fashion Week – every bar, club, and restaurant has one.

The food at Serendepico was good, but the presentation left a lot to be desired. When we arrived, there was no food left, and when it finally arrived, we were missing utensils. I can only imagine that on a regular night, when it’s not Fashion Week, the setup would be much better (fingers crossed!).

On the third day of Milan Fashion Week, my friends and I took a stroll around the city to see what it had to offer. Let me tell you, we were not disappointed. Everywhere we looked, there were fashionistas and models showing off their unique styles, decked out in all sorts of outfits. It was impossible to miss them – from cocktail dresses that you’d only see on runways and in magazines, to statement hats that were truly works of art.

One woman I saw was particularly memorable – she had a hat on that looked like a peacock had perched on her head, and her dress was covered in intricate laces and beads. I’ve been to Fashion Week in both London and Paris, and I have to say, seeing this level of creativity in Milan was truly something special. Unfortunately, I didn’t have my camera on me to snap a photo, but trust me, it was a sight to see!

It was amazing to see Milan transform during Fashion Week. The city really showed its vibrant side, and I got to experience a side of it that I never had before. Without Fashion Week, I never would have stumbled upon some of the coolest spots in the city. For example, there was this incredible light display in the middle of the Burberry building – as soon as I walked in through the gate, I knew I had to capture the moment with a quick photo (I even managed to get the top shot).

Over the weekend, my friend and I were all set to visit a museum when we stumbled upon what looked like a fancy, invite-only dinner party. It was for Dolce & Gabbana’s grand opening store in Montepeleone, and they really went all out. The dinner table was set up right in the middle of the street, and it seemed to stretch on forever. It was a surreal and breathtaking sight to see, and I felt lucky to have happened upon it.

Later that evening, the guests began to arrive. I was surprised and excited to see some of my favorite fashion bloggers, who I’ve only ever seen online. It was neat to see them in person. Despite the high-profile guests, however, the rest of the night was pretty uneventful and nothing out of the ordinary happened.

One of the highlights of major events in Milan are the exhibitions that take place throughout the week. Some of them are even free to attend. I had the chance to visit one such exhibition at Mudec, called “Crafting of the Future”. It was all about the intersection of fashion and technology, and showcased a variety of items, from clothing and shoes to jewelry, that incorporated technology in innovative ways. I’ve always been fascinated by the idea of how fashion and technology can come together, and I think it’s the way of the future, if it’s not already here.

I was thoroughly impressed by the visual displays at the exhibition. The pop of colors and attention to detail in the flooring were quite captivating, wouldn’t you say? There was also a virtual reality component on site, which showed different sections of the room paired with information about each one. Unfortunately, the quality was blurry and I wasn’t completely impressed by it. However, if it were fixed, I think it would be worth trying out. Despite that, the exhibition as a whole was definitely worth seeing.