August 30, 2012
by Julia DiNardo
[All images via LensCrafters]
Perhaps with the back-to-school shopping frenzy, you may be itching for a new pair of frames. Where do you start, and how do you know you are investing in a silhouette that won’t be a quick fad, and not to mention, be the best selection for your face shape and complexion? Being an eyeglass wearer for 16 years myself, these are all questions that weigh on my mind. Luckilu, we’ve got Sherry Pounds, Vice President of Product for LensCrafters, to give Fashion Pulse Daily the lowdown on popular trends, picking the best frame for your face, and knowing the proper fit.
Major Eyeglass Trends
Sherry Says:
- The trends with staying power that we are seeing are retro shapes, colored frames, embellishment and mixed materials.
- With the popularity of television show and movies set in past decades, retro styles are making a comeback this season. The collections are showing a trend in round eyewear, a unique look for both men and women that works best at softening square or angular faces. Retro shapes are increasing in popularity with the semi-rimless style reminiscent of the 60’s era. In addition, the cat eye has seen a major resurgence in recent years and has quickly become a classic style for optical wearers. Nearly every eyewear collection this season includes a cat eye style.
- Color has been a major trend throughout 2012 and eyewear is no exception. Your eyewear is the perfect accessory to add a pop of color to your look. We’re seeing everything from bright bold colors to soft pastels. When choosing the right frame, remember to select a color that works best with your skin, hair and eye color. Your eyewear should complement your personal coloring.
- Over the top embellishments were a key trend on the runways; this translates to eyewear with the precious metal detailing and embellishments on the sides of several frame styles. Whether it is a logo detail, knots, bows or jewels, the eye-catching embellishments and ornamentation on both optical and sunglass frames are calling for more attention this season.
- This year we’ve seen accessories, jewelry, and clothing designed with a combination of metals, animal prints, leather and many other unexpected combinations. The fall eyewear collections are also mixing materials to add to the latest fashion trend. The trend brings an extra bit of luxury by adding style and texture with the use of unexpected materials.
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August 29, 2012
by Julia DiNardo
I’m sooooo excited to share the amazing The NARS Andy Warhol Collection and collaboration for Holiday 2012. The three collections that make up this amazing series, “Silver Factory”, “Pop”, and “Color,” are all as revolutionary, amazing, and unique as the pop artist himself. Most stunning, in my opinion, are the printed palettes – you have to see (and touch) to experience their amazing wonder and beauty! Francois Nars worked with the Andy Warhol Foundation products that Andy himself would approve of, and I think this falls nothing short of exceptional. Iconic images found in products and gift sets that are part of the collection include Edie Sedgwick, Candy Darling, Andy Warhol, Debbie Harry, Warhol’s painting “Flowers”, and much more.
The “Pop” collection will be available exclusively at Sephora beginning October 1st and the “Silver Factory” collection can be purchased at department and specialty stores as well as www.narscosmetics.com.
Click on the slideshow above as we move through our favorites from Silver Factory”, “Pop”, and “Color.”
-Julia DiNardo
August 29, 2012
by Julia DiNardo
[Image via www.wearemad.net]
Ever the eccentric, Henrik Vibskov never fails to be amongst the highlights of Copenhagen Fashion Week, underscored by the throng of admirers vying to get in to his shows. This season’s collection, bearing the name “The Transparent Tongue,” was held in the beautiful courtyard of the Danish Art Academy after dark. Notorious for fusing fashion with art, the show was more of an installation-meets-performance-art-piece than a mere catwalk frenzy. An inflatable pink tongue covered in black protruding “taste buds” expanded down the runway to a burgeoning bass-heavy soundtrack, after and in which masked men began to writhe waist-deep as models took their lead around the installation. Draped layers, earth tones, and the signature Vibskov prints were paired with sweaters and skirts with circle cutouts to echo his inspiration, while handcrafted baskets and wooden tongue brushes underscored his twisted, yet captivating influence of the human tongue.
[Image via http://patrickpankalla.dk/]
–Maria Eilersen covered Copenhagen Fashion Week’s Spring 2013 on behalf of Fashion Pulse Daily
August 29, 2012
by Julia DiNardo
The winners of the Maybelline Great Lash Limited Edition Colors are:
Jennifer G.
Mary G.
Lauren E.
Jennifer B.
Stefanie G.
Michelle W.
Nataly A.
Hana Y.
Aimee F.
Casey E.
Tina B.
Congrats to the winners0, who will be receiving a mascara, and thank you to everyone for your enthusiasm and participation — stay tuned for another giveaway coming soon!
