February 20, 2016
by Julia DiNardo
[Vivienne Tam; image via WWD]
Something particular, and even possibly considered a bit odd found its way down the runway for fall 2016. A mix of 1930s and 1970s, a little bit country, and a touch of gypsy seemed to appear by way of tiered, ruffled skirts, blouses, and dresses, in silhouettes that were anything but body-hugging, largely found in fluid, light weight silks that skimmed the shins, with the occasional, more assertive heavy weight that certainly would have been put to the test during the Dust Bowl era. Perhaps it make sense with the heavy ’70s revival that these are a few of the remaining trends from that decade that haven’t been exploited yet, hence we’re seeing these particular shapes and details again, that could easily be straight out of Little House on the Prairie, the series that ran from 1974-1984, set in the late 19th century.
Of course modern makeup, hair, and nail trends will bring it up to speed, along with accessories and jewelry to round out ‘prairie-inspired’ look, making it less costume-y, and more of a mainstay of the modern fashion look. See below for some of our favorite runway looks representing this trend:
[Bibhu Mohapatra; image by Robert Mitra/WWD/REX/Shutterstock]
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February 18, 2016
by Rachael Comeau
New York Fashion Week is complete, and the key trends for Fall/Winter 2016 have emerged from the runways. Perhaps you blame it on the return of the Star Wars franchise and the beloved companion of Han Solo, Chewbacca, but longer fibered, more natural-hued real and faux fur seem to be taking precedence on the runway for fall/winter 2016. Fur is, of course, not a surprising staple for winter collections, but this season’s lineup has rehashed it in order to make it feel fresh and edgy.
Sally Lapointe embellished her over sized knits with luxurious fur sleeves, while Zang Toi opted for more traditional vests and collar accents. Jonathan Simkhai showed ultra plush fur coats, and further proved this is a piece that is not going away any time soon. Moncler Grenoble perhaps took the most unique approach, even going as far to show the collection outside at Lincoln Center to truly expose its new garments to the elements Among the many ski-oriented clothing options from the brand were fur cuffs and lined boots, perfect for the sub-zero temperatures they were presented in. Click through the slide show above to see how these, and other brands and designers interpreted the fur trend this season.
February 17, 2016
by Lane Botha
Many enthusiastic C.Wonder consumers were left heartbroken when the brand decided to close all its stores in January of 2015. Surprisingly, a few months later an announcement was made that
C. Wonder is back with Brad Goreski (current co-host of
Fashion Police) as its
creative director, and a Spring 2016 collection to be sold exclusively on
QVC.
After attending the launch of C. Wonder’s new collection recently, there is no doubt that the enthusiasm the consumer had for the brand before will soon be revitalized and fully realized. The C. Wonder aesthetic is sophisticated and always embodies an element of fun and humor, and in line with that, the new collection is all about the colors, textures, prints, and the softness of the fabrics.
As C. Wonder enters a great new era with QVC, the brand aims to mirror the same excitement and whimsy of the store experience, whilst offering stunning products at great prices. The spring collection is inspired by global travel and the spontaneous side that is revealed in everyone through discovery. Fittingly, the collection includes a variety of fun, colorful, and beautiful luggage items, handbags, and purses. C. Wonder promises to transport their customer to a place she has never been, but is at once familiar. Look out for new collection, launching Thursday, March 3rd on-air, from 11am-12pm EST.
February 16, 2016
by Rachael Comeau
With Nail Bliss‘ newest product launch, you’ll no longer have to go to the nail salon to splurge on a professional quality gel manicure. The One Step Gel Polish combines the base, color, and top coat, which is followed by curing the manicure with the Professional LED Light. The light is foldable and compact, perfect for traveling and convenience. The polish comes in 12 colors, from subtle to bright, and can last for up to two weeks.
Each set comes complete with manicure sticks and a sample of the Nail Guard 3-in-1 Protective Nail Strips. With the Nail Guard peel off base coat, you can strengthen your natural nails, and easily peel off any manicure in seconds. Each polish color retails at $11, and the Professional LED Light is $40. Both are available now, sold exclusively at Sally Beauty Supply stores until March 31st.
Full Disclosure: Fashion Pulse Daily was given Nail Bliss products for editorial consideration.
