March 20, 2014
by Julia DiNardo
As promised, I’ve delivered Part II of the MOST INCREDIBLE accessories from the London, Milan and Paris fall 2014 runways, featuring the best of handbags, belts, gloves, footwear, jewelry, and more! See the slideshow above for some of my absolute favorites, in which the images have been double up so that you can take in more fashion with extra time to spare. Trends that surfaced in this roundup include sneakers, delicate hardware, lucite jewelry, caged sandals, exotic skins, and fur.
Look closely for intricate detailing, such as the folded over body on the cuff at Dior, the polished metal heels at Givenchy, and unique bag clasps at Hermès and Christopher Kane.
This edition features Chanel, Alexander McQueen Balenciaga, Bottega Veneta, Givenchy, Hermès, and more.
Which piece is your favorite?
March 19, 2014
by Julia DiNardo
Switching things up a bit for the accessory offerings on FPD this week, I’ve pulled the MOST INCREDIBLE accessories from the New York, London, Milan and Paris fall 2014 runways, featuring the best of handbags, belts, gloves, footwear, jewelry, and even some scarves and brooches in the mix! See the slideshow above for some of my favorites, in which the images have been coupled so that you can take in more fashion in less time, and stay tuned for more in Part II. Trends thus far encompass an elongated shape for bags, graffiti and handiwork, corset detailing, mod jewelry, and chunky heels.
This edition features Burberry Prorsum, Louis Vuitton, Prada, Miu Miu, Alexander Wang, Miu Miu, and more.
March 13, 2014
by Julia DiNardo
MCM (Mode Creation Munich) Worldwide for fall/winter 2014 tells a luxe story of embellishment, starting with its traditional logo and moving into heavy adornment with studs, crystals, animal print embossed leather, and fur, at times combining several of these elements into one bag. The collection, considered largely unisex, has new for this season the beloved MCM silhouettes refreshed with autumn-worthy colors, accordion-fold duffel bags, novel multi-tasking fabrications, jewelry options, and fur-lined patent leather hi-top sneakers. As always, small leather goods such as card cases, wallets, and key chains are available, along with the brand’s ever-popular book bags in a variety of sizes. See my top picks via the sneak peek above, and stay tuned for more, come fall 2014.
Shop MCM at The Shops at The Plaza in New York, or at select Saks Fifth Avenue and Bloomingdale’s locations.
February 21, 2014
by Julia DiNardo
Makeup for fall 2014 was very practical; most looks can be easily applied by us non-makeup artists with zero difficulty, which is absolutely thrilling! Key trends to call out include deep, burgundy lips, an overall matte complexion, and neutral tones on the eyelids. See below for some of my favorite looks derived from backstage interviews and exclusive behind-the-scenes access!
At Marissa Webb, Alice Lane for Maybelline created gorgeous yet tomboy-like makeup, using all of the shades in the Expert Wear Shadow Natural Smokes Quad, and heavy on the mascara for that ultra-feminine touch by using the new Colossal Pumped Up Mascara in Very Black (will be available in May), and the micro-brush from the Falsies Big Eyes Dual-Ended Mascara on the lower lashes. My favorite part of the look was the brand new Face Studio Master Glaze Blush Stick in Coral Sheen, applied to the forward and cheeks for a great, natural glow. You’re going to LOVE this stick – it glides right on, and ies super duper fun to play with!
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