February 17, 2012
by Julia DiNardo
[Images via WWD.com]
Black, cream, beige, and burnt orange at Calvin Klein expressed power through the decidedly sleek silhouettes for Fall 2012. A line dresses with silver belts give a playful aspect to an otherwise strong palette. Timeless pieces, including princess seam bodices in leather with cream, A-line skirts hit the runway and can be worn time after time, as per Klein’s design motif. Color blocking with different shades and hues of black and gray give a modern twist on traditional shapes, and wool with leather details give these looks a day to night feel, as a woman could wear them to a business meeting or to cocktails in the evening.
– Ambika Makin
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February 16, 2012
by Julia DiNardo
At BeautyHigh.com and Makeup.com! I’ve been doing quite a bit of coverage this season, and the FPD team has been holding it down-brava! There’s plenty of great features by me, and other incredibly talented writers, so please check out the sites too!
Here’s some features to check out and read —
Dusty Glow Of The Outback At Rodarte Backstage For NYFW
Sequined Eyelids Seen Backstage for NYFW at Betsey Johnson
How to Make Any Lipstick Look Expert-Applied
February 16, 2012
by Julia DiNardo
From our friends at thefind.com:
While traditionally reserved for cozy winter trends, ugly Christmas sweater parties, and general bundle-up weather, knitwear isn’t only for guarding yourself against the bitter cold. In fact, a knit sweater skirt can serve as an integral part of your tricky between-seasons style transition. It can be tough looking chic during the awkward winter-to-spring transition when it’s a bit too warm to rely on your cold-weather digs, but not quite warm enough to break out the Spring break wear, but a sweater skirt has you covered when it comes to further customizing your look to suit the unpredictable weather at hand. For example, this Tommy Hilfiger cable knit sweater skirt is nice and cozy when paired with tights and a crisp tailored top, but can be warmed up for spring with the right lightweight silky blouse and espadrille wedges. The same can be said for this J. Crew sweater pencil skirt – it’s the perfect mix of warm but breathable, and its stretchy knit allows for maximum curve-hugging appeal. And don’t forget to jump on spring’s midi skirt trend – this Marc by Marc Jacobs Jacosta sweater skirt allows you to get a head start on the look by rocking the trend now while it’s still chilly out!
– Alexandra Gambardella
February 16, 2012
by Julia DiNardo
The growing presence of nails on the runway was evident backstage at Marchesa, where Deborah Lippmann for Beauty.com spoke with me about how important it is that nails are now a part of the look, and how luxury designers are interpreting nail color. Lippmann created several looks for the collection, which was inspired by the 1987 William Adolphe Bouguereau paining, “A Soul Brought to Heaven.” She used the shades Single Ladies, Baby Love, Stairway to Heaven, Fade to Black, Stardust, and Nefertiti to represent fire angels, dark angels, and angelic angels found in the painting. Who says you can’t compare fashion and beauty to 19th century art?
-Julia DiNardo
