September 15, 2011
by Julia DiNardo
Again this season, I was backstage and front of house to taken in both the shows and the behind the scenes action. I spoke with key hair, nails, and makeup artists, with the majority of the coverage published at BeautyHigh.com and Makeup.com. Check out the sites for the best of fashion week beauty, as well as our team FPD coverage! Here’s some of our favorites below:
Vivienne Tam:
Maybelline Makeup Artist Andy Koh (pictured – look how cute he is!) created a look for Vivienne based on the Japanese Zen Garden/’70s theme, bringing in gold and copper as well as green hues to fit in with the collection. He used Fit Me! Foundation, Eye Studio in Forest Flury and Irresistible Ivy, Falsies Mascara, and Shine Sensational Lip Color in Coral Luster.
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September 15, 2011
by Julia DiNardo
[Image via MercedesBenzFashionWeek.com]
Zang Toi’s Spring/Summer 2012 collection opened with a big bang; beautiful taupe, black, and white silk garments kept the audience’s eyes locked on the runway as the glamorous looks brushed by. The flowing length of the pieces swayed behind the models in flawless ruffles, uttering a toned down simple and chic aesthetic. Just when you thought you had a decent understanding of the collection, Toi incorporated that striking royal blue (the one you see all over the streets these days) into many of his dresses, in particular the one seen on Kirstie Alley, who made a rare, runway appearance. Brighter colors, shorter lengths, and bedazzling jewel décor all built up to the elegance of the finale, which gave off a sense of royalty that one never would have anticipated from the more casual start of the show.
–Christine Poyner
September 15, 2011
by fashion pulse contributor
[All images courtesy of Anna Sheffield]
Anna Sheffield is known for her chic, contemporary jewelry line, but this fashion week marked the launch of her Bridal & Commitment Jewelry that had everyone in the room swooning.
In the “Honeymoon Suite” of The Standard Hotel, the designer explained, “I’ve always loved making engagement rings and bands for my clients and friends. It is amazing to create jewelry that is not only a symbol of a union, but also expresses something, so timeless and distinctive as the wearers’ love and devotion for one another,” says Anna.
Anna Sheffield’s line is innovative in that it is an opportunity for clients to “make their own” jewelry; ranging from traditional to alternative in design, the 40 styles of rings and earrings are special, one of a kind rarities. At the presentation, Anna Sheffield demonstrated the epitome of downtown glamour with her black skirt, hot pink tank and a messy bun. Partnering with EFD diamond manufacturing has provided Sheffield with the highest quality diamonds and stones, both precious and semi-precious. Gorgeous mixed metals met stackable rings for both women and men alike to fuse an on-trend line of bridal jewelry most often associated with with the opposite- tradition.
The inverted cut, a signature of Sheffield’s, is designed for the chic customer, while both the princess cut and radiant cut are found in the collection, along with 14K white, yellow, and rose gold wedding bands, champagne, antique, white and black diamond engagement rings from .05 ct-3 ct. and Just when I thought there could be nothing cooler than a black diamond or a pink sapphire.
–Alana Quagliariello
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September 15, 2011
by Julia DiNardo
[All images via ELLE.com]
ADAM
Our lady for spring at ADAM may look stunning, but she has a naughty side that she lets peer out via ultra sheer layers.
CHADO Ralph Rucci
There’s something quite different at Ralph Rucci this season, that feels less restrictive and wonderfully superfluous when it comes to applique, shine, and detailing.
Herve Leger by Max Azria
Gorgeous braiding with chunky cut outs is the new bodycon; some tribal influences are noticeably present, along with a slightly aggressive, smoldering sex appeal which will make the red carpet melt beneath the feet of young starlets who don Leger come spring.
Norma Kamali
It seems like an impossible feat, but with her latest collection, Kamali accomplishes a journey through the ’20s into the ’90s via fringe, bell bottoms, polka dots, maillots, and more!
–Julia DiNardo
