September 9, 2011
by Julia DiNardo
You may recall my review of the Great Lash Designer Limited Edition Mascara Collection a few weeks ago, or have seen them, in all of their glory, exclusively at Target. I’m thrilled to give FPD readers the opportunity to win ALL THREE of these gorgeous designer Great Lash mascaras, deigned by Tracy Reese, Vivienne Tam, and BCBG Max Azria!
Rules of ENTRY:
1) Sign up for the Fashion Pulse Daily Newsletter (if you’re not already a subscriber) or Subscribe to Maybelline’s Live From the Runway YouTube Channel, which will be streaming shows from New York Fashion Week Sept 8th-15th!
2) Just let us know which one you did in the comments box.
3) USA entrants only, one entry per person, must be 18 or older.
Good luck!
*Contest ends on Thursday, September 14th, 2011 at 11:59pm. The winner will be selected via Random.org
September 8, 2011
by Julia DiNardo
If Steven Alan’s collection for last spring was inspired by Mediterranean adventures, it is clear that for Spring 2012 he has returned to his homeland as he recalls Americana at its best. Steven Alan breathed fresh air into 60’s styling, updating classic looks with subtle quirks. Menswear and womenswear alike embraced a sunny palette of blues, greens, whites and neutrals with a few pops of yellow and orange. His prints, like his silhouettes, were dyed with nostalgia offering gingham, stripes, and vintage inspired sea-shell patterns.
For menswear, the emphasis was on lightweight and relaxed, but well tailored, skinny suiting- both pant suits and short suits. On the more playful side, were shorts with brightly colored contrast hems and a baseball tees. Rolled up pants showed off Walk-Over Shoes in light suede chukkas and derbies as well as standard black Vans.
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September 8, 2011
by fashion pulse contributor
With the goal of enchanting spectators into a world of fantasy and mystery, Yuna Yang’s Spring/Summer 2012 collection was as artistic as it was purely magical. Drawing on Frederico Fellini’s La Dolce Vita, Yang crafted her own art, feminine silk and satin garments in shocking colors detailed with signature beading. Suits, dresses, blouses and cropped pants- no style could escape delicate lace, an oversized bow or sparkling crystals. Perhaps the most stand-out piece in the collection was the very last, an all white silk organza gown, the “Zhanna Flower” gown. After seeing an array of blues, lavenders, pinks, and greens, this white dress cleared the canvas allowing spectators to “become one with art,” as Yang had passionately hoped for.
–Alana Quagliariello
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September 8, 2011
by Julia DiNardo
9 Cult Beauty Trends from the Fall 2011 Runways [HotBeautyHealth]
Grammar 101 with Courtney Stodden [TheFrisky]
A love song for Frye boots [AllAboutthePretty]
Tell Me If You Think This Is Weird: I Keep a List of Date Conversation Topics On My Phone [HowAboutWe]
Today I’ve got a review of the new Fresh Sugar Passion Lip Tint (and a shoutout to Will And Grace’s Karen) [BeautyBloggingJunkie]
Pippa Middleton, in honor of her birthday: here’s our list of why she’s definitely better than you (and me, and
everyone we know) [CollegeCandy]
