NY Fashion Week: Day 2

At the Bryant Park tents, Ellen Pompeo and Chris Ivery slipped into the W Hotel VIP lounge-a chic all-white boudoir with chandliers, a full bar, DJ, and plenty of cozy couches-for a moment of peace and quiet before heading to the high-decibel Rock and Republic show. "Most people don't know this, but I'm actually very shy," confessed Pompeo, who reapplied her lip gloss and sipped a Diet Coke before making a backstage entrance just before the catwalking got underway.

-With reporting by Bronwyn Barnes and Polly Blitzer

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Christina Milian

, Joss Stone and Sophia Bush were front and center at Rock and Republic, where an orchestra and a rock 'n' roll band teamed up to play tunes from the Beatles and classic '70s rock during the fashion parade. "I bring my mom to all the shows. She styles me and is also my manager," said Milian, who stopped by the Federic Fekkai salon before the show to have her hair blown out pin-straight. "If I say something wrong or I have to fix my outfit, she shoots me a look and raises her eyebrow!"

Sass and Bide designers Sarah-Jane Clarke and Heidi Middleton welcomed Nicky Hilton to their sentimental show, dedicated to a friend who passed away from breast cancer. Hilton pointed out the major difference between organizing her own show at last season's fashion week and taking a seat to enjoy another label's production. "This is so much more relaxing!" declared the heiress, who wore a pair of the skintight leggings that were the staple of the Sass and Bide show.

Maggie Gyllenhaal

and Julianne Moore did their best to keep a low profile at the Sari Gueron show. First daughter Barbara Bush (not pictured) was also among the black-clad guests who congratulated the designer on a job well done.

Make Me a Supermodel

hosts Tyson Beckford and Niki Taylor presented a united front at the Form presentation, held at the New Museum Sky Room.

VIDEO: STARS TALK FASHION
Hear from Ellen Pompeo and Julianne Moore at Rag & Bone; Tyra at KLS and more.

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