February 19, 2015
by Julia DiNardo
[James Boehmer with a model backstage at Naeem Khan. Image Courtesy of NARS Cosmetics]
Some fashion week makeup looks are fully-deserving of their own feature, and for
Naeem Khan‘s 10th anniversary,
James Boehmer for NARS Cosmetics created one well-worthy of the celebration. Dark, sensual and glamorous was the direction given to Boehmer for the makeup, in order to augment the intricate beading, crystal, feathers, and other rich embellishment and black and white graphic looks found in the collection.
“There’s always a classic Hollywood element to Naeem’s collection, so we knew we wanted to do a lip focus, but I also wanted to do a smokey eye that didn’t feel like a typical one,” Boehmer shares. “It (the collection) has a ’20s/’30s vibe, so I automatically thought of artist Tamara de Lempicka, and what I love of is that the women in her paintings still feel very modern today, and if they came to life, they would seem like really modern, cool girls.” Boehmer blended two eye shadow colors to work on a variety of skin tones, and leave a shadow effect, as if there was Hollywood-style lighting on the face, blending the color up to the brows.He left out the mascara and didn’t emphasize eyebrows to soften the look.
On the lip, he created the deep blood red, chocolate matte lip with no shine, as inspired by de Lempicka’s paintings by starting with a lip liner, then a lip pencil, and then again going back in with the lighter color lip liner color on the very top. Skin was kept very clean, powdered down the center of the face and last used Rosebud salve on the outer edges, “above and below the eye makeup to create definition and light on the runway.”
See below for links to all of the NARS products used, so that you can duplicate this look at home!
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February 17, 2015
by Julia DiNardo
Although the program’s notes clearly stated that Lela Rose was inspired by, and “gave a nod to Wyoming and the American West,” I have to interject that it was clear she executed this with the utmost restraint, quite evidently keeping her customer in mind and created gorgeous, liveable pieces that women of sprawling metropolises will surely love, come fall. The color palette revealed subtle bursts of shiny ornamentation peaking through the sides and backs of garments, worked around its core hues of black, ivory, steel, lilac, light turquoise and magenta.
In its wearability were luxe fabrications such as guipure lace, tweed, cashmere, organza, cotton voile, silk gazar and brocade, accented by gorgeous prints imitating feathers, while the real thing accompanied a top and pant set that displayed the most incredible, eye-catching movement. Fringe and tassels certainly came into play as well, injecting a bit of whimsy and fashionable solidarity into the looks. Rose’s dresses certainly were reminiscent of her signature style most, however pants and even a bit of denim equally held their own.
February 16, 2015
by Julia DiNardo
Being glamorous and being practical; two things that for whatever reason, are diametrically opposed. There are of course exceptions, but when it comes to fashion week, this usually tends to be the case. Maybe instead, taking a different approach to fashion can recall some elements of glamour, like the ease at which something is worn, effortless elegance and sophistication that just seem to emanate from a person. I’d like to tap into that, and I hope that dressing in a way that is, well, me, will eventually get me there.
In fashion, hindsight and foresight are critical to fashion; you’ve got to appreciate and have knowledge of the past so that you can learn from it and modify for the feature. In thinking of the past and refreshing it for the feature, 70s inspiration was heavily laid down at New York Fashion Week this season, executed in a variety of ways, both wearable and unwearable for the average person. Stay tuned as I delve further into this trend, as well as debut some exclusive content on FPD in the coming days. In the meanwhile, please continue to check out the live stream from the shows, and see below for what I wore from Day 5 of New York Fashion Week!
In This Look:
Lands’ End 3/4-sleeve Supima Colorblock Sweater (c/o)
Equipment Silk Blouse via Shopbop (c/o)
Columbia Hexbreaker Long Down Jacket(c/o)
LOFT pants (c/o)
Sorrelli Necklace & Earrings (c/o)
Henri Bendel Carlyle Large Lizard Satchel (c/o)
Three Custom Brass Rings from Etsy
Elaine Turner Booties (c/o)
Vogue Cat Eye Sunglasses from Sunglass Hut (c/o)
Inni Nail Decals (c/o)
February 15, 2015
by Julia DiNardo
It’s literally three degrees today, so there’s really no way around that; all winter accessories are called into action! Without a doubt, I was very much looking forward to the shows, and being in side today, as well as spending the evening with my friends at NARS cosmetics. From the runways today, floor length, ball-gown skirts are going to be huge, as well as slick, seamless turtlenecks worn under dresses for fall/winter 2015.
In this look, I went for a couple of pieces that are certifiably winter-centric, like the plush from these pants and warm, wooly softness of my cardigan sweater. This jacket may not stop the paparazzi in their tracks, but it’s pretty warm, and let’s me stuff as many layers as I would like under it while minimizing that heavy, uncomfortable feeling from wearing a ton of clothing in the cold weather.
In This Look:
Forever 21 Fleece Moto Jacket (no longer available, see similar here)
Eddie Bauer Black Puffy Coat
Vince Cashmere Sweater via Shopbop (c/o)
Grey Blouse via Le Tote (c/o)
Earrings via Le Tote (c/o)
Sofia Cashmere Beanie via MyHabit (c/o)
Vogue Cat Eye Sunglasses from Sunglass Hut (c/o)
Club Monaco Bria Cord Pant
Frye Riding Boots (c/o)
Inni Nail Decals (c/o)
