By now, you get the idea: I scoured photos from New York Fashion Week shows and culled my favorite looks. Review the first 15 starting here.

Et voila–my final entry!

16) Most Wearable

Wearable is, of course, relative. But I think we can all agree that Donna Karan is to practical as, say, Rodarte is to inspired and avant-garde (if a little kooky; inspiration for this season = condors, no joke). Neither is better than the other, per se (OK, the Mulleavy sisters are kind of geniuses), but each serves its purpose. This dress definitely looks like something “real women” could not only wear–but look great in.

17) Best Use of Embellishment

I cheated: This gorgeous number was sent down the runway at London Fashion Week–not New York. (I just had to squeeze in some Matthew Williamson.) Not surprisingly, I adore everything about it: the light chartreuse, the sparkles (just the right amount), the pattern and the jacket pairing.

18) Best Lines

What could easily be just another cute shift is transformed with some clever lines. Not only is the shape great, but the geometric details on this Derek Lam dress make it pop.

19) Best Split Personality

You know the expression ‘business in the front, party in the back’? While mullets are clearly heinous, this dress from Phillip Lim is anything but. Still, it shares the same philosophy: half glitter party girl, half matte sophistication–all executed in a way that surprisingly, really works.

20) Best in Show

For some reason, I keep coming back to this flirty Reem Acra number, and I don’t know why. I don’t imagine others would be as captivated by it–since there’s nothing entirely new or distinctive about it. Still, it lures me. In that way, fashion’s like art. Sometimes you can’t put into words why something makes your heart beat a little faster: You just have to run with it.

This post might be otherwise titled “How I Spent My Weekend.” You see, dear reader, on Friday, Saturday and even Sunday, I spent way too many precious hours going through images* of every single fashion show from New York Fashion Week. And you know what? I kind of loved it. (I am a masochist.)

This was the first NYFW in recent history that I didn’t keep up with daily glances at pictures, not to mention beloved re-caps from Lynn Yaeger. Henceforth, I conducted this exhaustive search. The takeaway? There was the usual mix of pieces to covet and pieces that frankly, left me puzzled, in the words of one lovely Tim Gunn. I was astounded by Peter Som, Behnaz Sarafpour and Derek Lam….and confounded by Alexander Wang (which pains me) and Charlotte Ronson.

Nanette Lepore, Chris Benz and Reem Acra impressed me with their saucy use of color, but my old friend Temperley London left me cold. Best rediscovery? Vera Wang. Her clothes hit a perfect note of downtown edgy and uptown sophisticate–all paired with heavy bib necklaces that sped up my heart rate a little.

Now that the dust has settled at Bryant Park–and the editors have moved on to London–the world (aka my three readers. Anyone out there?) could use one last look at what the designers had to offer for spring 2010. It was tough work: whittling an expansive list to 20 looks, making sure no one designer was repeated. My eyes are none too happy, but hey, it’s all in the name of fashion….

Herein, Part One:

1) Best Alternative to the LBD

Jason Wu landed on the nation’s radar after he designed Michelle Obama’s Inaugural Ball dress; his spring cocktail dresses in mustard, raspberry and more muted tones confirm his unbelievable talent.

2) Best Night-on-the-Town Ensemble

As much as I can appreciate the avant-garde, sometimes it’s nice to see something and think, “I would actually wear that.” Behnaz Sarafpour’s sleek look above was one of many from her line that I could imagine in my wardrobe (or my fantasy wardrobe, at least).

3) Best Pop Culture Reference

My first thought upon seeing this flirty, cinched-waist/full skirt get-up? Betty Draper. With a great shape, subtle sexiness and fabulous color, this frock from Tracy Reese is just swell.

4) Best Argument for Simplicity

Remember my outcry against black strapless dresses? I take it all back. In truth, this one from Brian Reyes is done expertly. The draping is beautiful, and the length offers some visual intrigue. In short, simple does not always translate to boring.

5) Best Uptown Attire

Vogue is right about this much: Costello Tagliapietra makes beautiful dresses. I remember falling just a teensy bit in love with this burly, flannel-shirt-wearing duo when they first hit the scene. This dress, like the ones before, is stunning—and desperately makes me want to be a lady who lunches.

Agree/disagree with my choices? I want to hear! And stay tuned for Part Two….

*Since I was not fortunate to sit in the front row, SLR camera in hand, all photos are from New York Magazine’s The Cut.