Victoria’s Secret to the Rescue!
17Sep09
The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Week Suite at the Loft at the Byrant Park Hotel was a welcome respite for attendees taking a break from the tents and in need of some papering. Offering beverages and snacks, as well as manicures in their new fall shades, guests had a place to just hang out and relax in between shows.
New VS MAKEUP Collection launched August 2009
They also showcased their Fall and Holiday Collections, including a sneak peak at designers sketches from this year’s Victoria’s more
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Prescriptives Me up Before it Go-Go
17Sep09
Image from prescriptives.com
Estée Lauder announced today that it will close all Prescriptives counters globally by January 31, 2010. While supplies last, they will continue to sell products through their website. So stock up NOW or risk forever holding your peace.
Prescriptives was once ranked among the top five brands in American department stores; but today is not that day, and I will admit, I’m part of the problem! Years ago (ahem, many), I used to be one of their loyal foundation and moisturizer customers, but then one day, I just stopped. I’m not sure why, I suppose I started trying different brands and falling in love with new products. Brand loyalty is so hard to find these days
But that doesn’t change the fact that before Prescriptives, I didn’t know more
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Richard Avedon Exhibit at ICP from May 15 – Sept. 20th
17Sep09
Avedon Fashion 1944-2000 Exhibit is showing at the International Center of Photography.
He had me at Dovima with Elephants. Richard Avedon’s body of work is truly stunning — he reinvented fashion photography delving into the realm of art. The exhibit travels back in time expanding the evolution of fashion through his lens. The photographs are extraordinary and well displayed covering over five decades of his work on two floors of the ICP. Carve out a decent amount of time to view this exhibit. A worthy must see!
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Ready-To-Bare it ALL: Backstage at Vivienne Tam Spring 2010 Collection
15Sep09
On Saturday, September 12th, Gina Brooks, Artistic Director of Shu Uemura, was kind enough to extend an invitation to go backstage and preview the look for Vivienne Tam’s Spring 2010 runway collection. Considering this was the last year fashion week would be held at Bryant Park (sniff, sniff), I was anxious to get to the tents.
The inspiration for the show was nature. Gina Brooks did an exceptional job embodying the theme and creating a clean, natural face with soft pink cheeks and dramatic lashes that appeared like butterfly wings (using the Shu Uemura Farfallina False Eyelashes on both the top and bottom lash line).
“Butterflies were seen everywhere in Vivienne’s collection which was inspired by freedom, life and the 1960′s,” said Brooke. “It was only natural to have these beautiful, wing-like lashes flank the models’ eyes to resemble one of earth’s most gorgeous creatures.”
Get the Look:
Farfallina False Eyelashes – $29.00
Nobara Cream Cover Stick – $42.00
Primal Mix Blush – $24.00
Eyebrow Gel - $24.00
Rouge Unlimited 942 – $23.00
Shu Uemura Artistic Director Gina Brook
Hair by Kevin Mancuso for Kevin Mancuso Salons. Following suit, Kevin completed the look with middle parts, producing loose waves on these models flowing locks, creating a modern twist on a classic hippie do.
After my interview, I had a little time to kill until the show started. Fortunately, I ran into a friend who invited me to the W Hotels VIP Backstage Lounge, sponsored by Veuve Clicquot. I had me a drink (or two) while mingling with some of fashion’s finest.
Showtime! I filed into the crowd excited for Vivienne Tam’s collection and especially thrilled to see the premiere of her latest collaboration with HP for their digital clutch. A beauty bloggers dream! So compact and stylish, I want it! But like more
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Fashion’s Night Out – NYC
14Sep09
On September 10th, Anna Wintour’s plan to save the fashion industry came to life when NYC gathered for Fashion’s Night Out. Every retailer from all five boroughs was encouraged to join in the celebration. Anna Wintour affirmed her commitment to the boroughs involvement by pledging to kick off the evening at Macy’s in Queens, alongside Michael Kors. With over 700 retailers participating in the festivities, I had a whole lot of invitations with no idea what to expect or how to pace the night.
I decided to start the evening in Soho at MAC Cosmetics since I received an invitation to interview, Grammy Award-nominee, Janelle Monae. Having previously seen Janelle perform at a benefit for Charity Water, I was completely entranced by her voice, image, and energizing performance – and now so elated for the opportunity to see her again.
Of course she was brilliant and completely inspiring – a unique individual, full of confidence and strength with a charitably heart. She looked absolutely stunning, sporting her iconic fitted tuxedo/bowtie look, and elegant coif! But will we see a new Janelle look anytime soon? I didn’t get the sense we should hold our breath, but she did say ‘it’s like chess, you always need to be one step ahead’.
Janelle’s Beauty Look:
With beauty blogger Henna from Canadianbeauty.com and Janelle Monae
Janelle was wearing MAC’s Powder Blush in Pinch Me, with MAC Face and Body Foundation massaged on to her skin and their 35 Lash. What’s not to love?
MAC's Style Black Collection
MAC was also previewing their new Style Black line due to hit stores September 24th. I was too overwhelmed more