February 17, 2012
by Julia DiNardo
[Carlos Miele, Monique Lhuillier; images via MBFashionWeek.com]
There was no shortage of a plethora of gorgeous evening wear looks that just kept coming as the week went on. A favorite was Katharine Polk’s Houghton Collection in a lush palette of predominantly whites and creams. Old favorites such as Tadashi Shoji, J. Mendel, Jenny Packham, Reem Acra, Monique Lhuillier and Carlos Miele showed chantilly laces, washed velvets, fine flowing silks, and ultra heavy gilt beading, fulfilling the fantasy of what it might be like to dress for a red carpet affair.
–Julia DiNardo
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
