Dashing Diva was everywhere this season, prepping models backstage at several shows. There was Jillian Lewis, Mikhael Kale, Lorick, Caroline Seikaly, L.A.M.B., Tahari, Rosa Cha, and Georges Chakra to name a few.
This season seemed to be about largely about the neutrals.
One of my favorite nail hues was Dashing Diva's Trust Fund as seen at Erin Fetherston:
As you prepare to stow away your summer polishes, head to Dashing Diva and stock up on neutrals for spring.
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The L.A.M.B. runway was an eclectic mix of bold prints, crazy colors, and a juxtaposition of pretty and punk. The looks were edgy and altogether youthful.
There were some looks that kept me guessing, but many of the pieces just took my breath away. (Such as the darling white lace tights below that I must have right now! As Sarah from Style IT would say, "I need them in my life!")
All in all, I've always been a big proponent of L.A.M.B. and if this season was so much fun, I'm so excited to see what happens next season!
The kickoff day to Mercedes Benz New York Fashion Week was a flutter of excitement as BCBG Max Azria presented another successful runway show.
The latest collection, a youthful line celebrating colors and angles, provided a refreshing retreat from the post-summer blues.
Using asymmetrical angles, vibrant hues, and color blocking patterns, BCBG makes this girl desire seeing these looks transcend from the runway to her closet!
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*Photos courtesy of Getty Images
Can't make it to Bryant Park for NYFW Spring 2010? No worries. Vivienne Tam is yet again making it easier for you to view her latest collection.
Following in the footsteps of her Fall 2009 Presentation--rife with live blogging stations and fashion blogger fanfare--her Spring 2010 runway show is coming to you live from the comfort of your laptop.
On Saturday, September 12, simply log on to StyleCaster at 8 p.m. to watch her show LIVE. And to prove that Vivienne Tam is a cut above the rest, and a big proponent of fashion bloggers, she's asked Yuli Ziv of Inside the Tents and My It Things to host her show!
And VT really wants you to be there. Want proof?
Click here to watch the Vivienne Tam runway show LIVE!
Gossip Girl's Little J may have abandoned her smokey eye, but in real life, Taylor Momsen's smokey eye is going strong. In fact, she attended the F/W 2009 Marchesa and Anna Sui shows this Fashion Week in NARS cosmetics. NARS Makeup Artist, Sharon Brown, recreated Taylor's now-signature look for these events.
Here's a step-by-step guide to making over your face a la Ms. Momsen:
Skin:
· Mix NARS Firming Foundation in Deauville and NARSskin brightening serum to create an even base with a subtle glow ["She certainly doesn't need the firming benefits of the foundation, but I love the texture," explained Sharon]
· Apply NARS Duo Concealer in Custard/Ginger as needed
· Blend NARS Cream Blush in Penny Lane into cheeks
· Highlight cheekbones with a soft blend of NARS Blush Duo in Hungry Heart
Eyes:
· Line the top and bottom lashes with NARS Eyeliner Pencil in Black Moon
· Smudge Black Moon over entire lid ["For Taylor's eye makeup, the darker the better," said Sharon.]
· Apply slate blue side of NARS Duo Eyeshadow in Underworld for a pop of color
· Layer NARS Single Eyeshadow in Night Flight, using cobalt blue pearls to accentuate Underworld
· Top with a light dusting of NARS Single Eyeshadow in Cyprus
· Highlight brow bone with NARS Single Eyeshadow in Aybssinia
Lips
· Line lips with NARS Lip Liner Pencil in Tonga (Summer 2009)
· Apply NARS Lip Gloss in Sweet Revenge for sheer color (Spring 2009)
All NARS Cosmetics are available at www.narscosmetics.com
Be sure to check out a guest post I wrote for Dina of Eye 4 Style about the magic that took place backstage at Marchesa. I was unable to experience a large portion of said magic, however, because I waited an hour and a half to see the models.
What I did see later on, though, was truly beautiful!
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When you first realize it's time for fashion week, you hope to be inspired. You hope to see a collection that's memorable. And, you also hope for an equally memorable experience. I saw a few shows that were exciting. But, none were truly as fascinating as the Vivienne Tam presentation at her store on Mercer.
The crowd was dazzled at the site of the collection on display. Radiant reds meshed with purple hues to create a truly regal experience. Basic blacks were revisited with textures that were truly unique and incredibly gorgeous.
My first impression of the collection is that it was not only unlike anything I'd seen this season, but all of the looks were definitely wearable. And Vivienne herself looked stunning.
The people behind the scenes of the show really had fashion bloggers in mind. The show featured a blogger lounge that allowed all in attendance to use Twitter or upload to their blogs in real time. Could this be the wave of the fashion future?
I hope so, and with these gems by Vivienne Tam, the future looks bright!
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I am absolutely thrilled to attend NYFW this year. Sarah Conley from Style It and I stopped by the tents to pick up a press pass. So excited am I, that I found it only fitting to share photos!
Yes, I'm absolutely a first timer! See you at the tents!
