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 17, 2012
by fashion pulse contributor
[Image via the NYPost.com]
Whitney Port may have finally proven that she can be taken seriously as a designer, after she presented a collection that felt both vintage and fresh simultaneously. With quintessentially feminine cocktail dresses and heavily embellished shorts (love!), Whitney Eve amped up evening wear in a vibe that felt refreshed and perhaps slightly Cali. The shattered, kaleidoscopic prints and luxe velvet fabric felt unusually classic in jewel tones, a rare treasure to behold, when done well. Whereas the peplum blouses, textured cardigans, and laid back suiting are sure to become the go-to work wear for the young, modern girl, Port’s signature layering pieces were present, with the mix up of eclecticism and whimsical femininity that caught our attention. A keen eye like Whitney Port’s may be exactly what today’s girl-on-the-go needs for Fall 2012.
-Alana Quagliariello
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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
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
