September 19, 2011
by Julia DiNardo
[Image via Elle.com]
For spring, Lepore was all about brights with brights,pairing a citron crop top with a tangerine skirt and a lilac colored net over a tangerine dress. A deep-sea blue complemented well with the bright colors, as a windbreaker was paired with a pink and blue floral swimsuit. It was hard to take our eyes off the runway, as the colors popped with a life of their own and the silhouettes were charming as much as they were downright fun. Tailored tops were coupled with full skirts and bright nets were placed over fitted dresses to add depth and flow as models strutted. Now, take to the streets as if it were your personal runway and put on some color ala Nanette Lepore!
[Images via NYMag.com]
Inspired by the urban wanderer with a sophisticated grunge feel, designersLaurence Chandler and Joshua Cooper explored just that during their Rochambeau Spring 2012 presentation. A short fashion film, titled “Paralymbic,” by Hugh Lippe was shown during the presentation, which complemented the edgy dark colors and leather pieces in the menswear collection. Shirtless models wore open vests with loose fitting pants in various lengths. The cool, laid back Rochambeau man mixes cool relaxation, and sexy at the same time.
– Ambika Makin
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September 19, 2011
by Julia DiNardo
Inspired by Phillip Lim’s raincoat in his 3.1 Phillip Lim Spring 2012 collection, CND’s Angi Wingle designed and mixed a special color just for the designer, mimicking the see-through jackets from the runway. Lim wanted a color to emulate those on the nail bed, which CND then custom blended a new mixture that will enhance the color that is naturally there. CND mixed a few drops of Raspberry Parfait and Guava, which resembled the raincoat in the collection, with a Speedy Top Coat to create a semi sheer coverage that matches the models’ nail beds. CND’s Speedy Top Coat and other colors can be found on their website and at various retailers around the country.
For makeup, NARS National Makeup Artist, Francelle, created a metallic eye in a gray-ish blue with pink lips for Lim’s runway show. Edgy, but soft, Francelle was inspired by the evolution of working with geometry and athlethism of Lim’s collection, concentrating on the freedom and fragility of kites. The inner rebel look of a matte blush on the models’ lips was romanticized with six coats of mascara on their eyes. All the products used can be found at narscosmetics.com:
PRO-PRIME Pore Refining Primer: $32.00
Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer (Available in Spring 2012)
Copacabana Illuminator: $29.00
Eyebrow Pencil: $21.00
Duo Eyeshadow in Paris: $33.00
Night Series Eyeshadow in Night Life: $23.00
Larger Than Life Long-Wear Eyeliner in Rue Bonaparte: $32.00
Larger Than Life Volumizing Mascara: $25.00
Gaiety Blush (Available in Spring 2012)
– Ambika Makin
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September 18, 2011
by Julia DiNardo
Kati Stern showed off her love of punk rock, while flexing some serious glamour during the Venexiana S/S 2012 runway show. The beautifully detailed collection of 71 pieces shocked and awed the audience. Models donned everything from draped Swarovski embedded cocktail dresses to flowing Grecian inspired silk gowns. The feminine silhouettes of the collection complemented well with bold hues of gold, melon, blood red, and metallic greens. Stern’s fashion forward designs are perfect for the daring woman for any party worth attending. The Neo-Gatsby hair enhanced the elegance on the runway, as Philip Pelusi for Tela Beauty Organics, created updos for the show.
Pelusi began to hone his vision with Kati Stern, learning about her design process. Pelusi gets enthused through talking, sketching, magazines, and practice. “Spend a day in a magazine store,” Pelusi advises for inspiration, as he described how an elegant braid twisted in the back of the models’ head came to fruition. He starts with a dry shampoo, as models are usually coming from another runway show, and adds his new Potion product from the P2 line, which eliminates frizz. His biggest challenge? Getting all the models to match with different textures and lengths of hair. For this, he praises his team and the help of his organic beauty line.
– Ambika Makin
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September 18, 2011
by Julia DiNardo
Colors, prints, proportions, styling — here’s a sampling of our favorites, who know to work the runway, build the energy, and put on a show
[All Images via ELLE.com]
Custo Barcelona
Rodarte
Jen Kao
The Blonds
Marchesa
