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TheVampire Diariesstar had sustained a severe knee injury after a dirt bike accident in May.

Shes studiously tracked the baby steps of her recovery process on social media in the weeks since.

A collage of Nina Dobrev wearing her Carolina Herrera matching set to New York Fashion Week with a matching cane

But returning to New York was always going to be worthwhile.

I miss being in New York.

I miss the excitement of fashion week, she says.

Nina Dobrev sips a cup of coffee while getting ready for the Carolina Herrera show

Her comeback outfit had to meet two criterion: It had to be chic and timeless."

Easier said than done.

One shes keeping under wraps is being saved for another event in a few weeks.

Nina Dobrev sits in a chair and has her hair parted and put up into a high ponytail

The other, a matching skirt set, made the front row cut.

I felt very, very chic and yet still edgy at the same time, Dobrev says.

Then there were the aforementioned heels: black, pointed-toe, with even more beading.

Nina Dobrev has her hair and makeup done in her hotel while getting ready for the carolina herrera show

Dobrev tells me the brand had offered her flats.

It was considerate, but just not right for the look.

(Spoken like a true fashion girl.)

Nina Dobrev and her makeup artist along with her dog while getting ready for the Carolina Herrera show at New York Fashion Week

I really felt like the look needed a heel and I was anxious, Dobrev says.

I was very nervous that I was going to fall.

The one thing she didnt do was fall.

Nina Dobrev stands in front of a wall having her ponytail teased while wearing large drop earrings and a beaded shirt by Carolina Herrera

Shed had a lot of time to think about this moment before it finally came.

Now that Dobrevs made it through her first show, shes ready for an even bigger fashion reset.

I feel like I’m ready to elevate my game and be selective and be conscious.

Nina Dobrev has her ponytail teased while getting ready for the Carolina Herrera show at New York Fashion Week

A metamorphosis, if you will.

The transformation starts with one little matching set and could expand in all sorts of directions.

The Danish royal celebrated her 18th birthday with a relatable new portrait.

Nina Dobrev in front of a wall wearing a pearl earring

Soap star Carli Norris shared the hilarious story in a new interview.

Featuring plenty of Kate Moss.

She’ll debut it on the court at an upcoming tournament.

Nina Dobrev stands in front of a window wearing a black matching set with beading from carolina herrera

Get the A-list look for less.

I need one in every color.

Semi-sheer dressing was her co-star once again.

Nina Dobrev walks around new york city with her cane while wearing a carolina herrera set

The pair has a new outlook on couples' style.

Price of entry: a Reformation sweater.

An elegant shoe trend is taking their place.

Nina Dobrev sits in front of the camera wearing pearl earrings and a beaded matching set by Carolina Herrera

Out with the moody basics, in with spring pastels.

Nina Dobrev walks down the street in New York City wearing a matching set without a bra and an embroidered skirt

Nina Dobrev points her cane at the camera while wearing a matching set by Carolina Herrera including a black top and mini skirt

Princess Isabella of Denmark wearing an orange gown looking in a mirror

King Charles laughing and Queen Camilla looking serious behind him

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Coco Gauff wears a New Balanace and Miu Miu tennis set

Image of jennifer lawrence overlaid with nike v2k sneakers

Daisy Edgar Jones gets in a car with her Dune London Bag

Florence Pugh wears a naked dress by Elie Saab to the Thunderbolts premiere

Robert Pattinson and Suki Waterhouse walk in New York City

a close up of Miley Cyrus wearing a black top

Adele attends a basketball game while wearing a gray matching set and white flats

Hailey Bieber wearing a leather bomber jacket and black pants