September 2011
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Lancôme Hypnôse Doll Lash Mascara: 60's Twiggy...
Boom Boom Pow! I believe that the right eyeliner and mascara is all the makeup you really need to look AH-MAZING. For this makeup video, I created a Twiggy inspired dolly-eyed look. As a person with monolids, I drew in a crease line to get the effect of deeper-set eyes and finished the look off with Lancome’s new Hypnose Doll Lash mascara on both my top and bottom lashes.
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Elene Cassis Spring 2012
I love surprises! NYC hottest electric violinist, Sarah Charness opened the show with one of her performances. Her pink violin always tickles my heart. Stylish and sophisticated ladies then graced the runway in cheerful Spring colors. They are timeless designs — perfect for every modern woman who loves a pinch of chic in her wardrobe.
More photos are on my Flickr album....
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Naeem Khan Spring 2012
“COLORFUL. RACY. GLAMOUR.”
Always a breathtaking experience for me at the Naeem Khan show.
More pics from the show in my Flickr album. Enjoy the finale video :)
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Rolando Santana Spring 2012
For his fourth season, Rolando took us to Florence, Italy. He also collaborated with Manolo Blahnik on a pair of strappy sandals with ruffle and tassel details!
As for the show, the house was PACKED. It’s sort of amazing to see the growth of this amazing designer season after season.
More photos are uploaded on my Flickr album, and enjoy the finale video :)
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Yuna Yang Spring 2012
Yuna Yang’s S/S 2012 collection is called “Magic” — a fairy tale dreamscape reminiscent of the Baroque era translated into modern times.
photography by Stephanie Kornblum
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TRESemmé Fresh Start Dry Shampoo
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Sunhee Spring 2012
Stunner! Stunner! Definitely one hot up and coming designer. Just look at how the fabrics flow and accentuates the female figure.
More photos in my Flickr album. Enjoy the finale video!
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VLOV by QingQing Wu Spring 2012
Inspiration: “This season, I was inspired by the letter V, for both its graphic and graceful simplicity. My color palette is divided into two themes- gray representing introspective elegance along with blue and white representing hope.” -QingQing Wu
Another menswear show and it’s a designer from China!
More pics on Flickr. Enjoy the finale video!
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Jad Ghandour Spring 2012
Did I mention there was baby lion cubs??!! So awesome.
It was such an epic safari adventure at this impromptu show! I’m so glad I decided to go, even though it was a last minute schedule in.
More photos on Flickr. Enjoy the finale video!
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Carlos Miele Spring 2012
Inspiration: “Immersive Landscape was born from the idea of immersive artificial environments, which can be created by virtual reality. In a perfect imaginary world, there is perpetual sun - it is all full of vivid colors in bright chemical tones.
I seek a dialogue between artificial and natural, modified beauty and organic, technology and life. For this season’s collection, I created...
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Callula Lillibelle Spring 2012
Dear Callula Lillibelle,
I love everything in this collection! Oh, how you’ve captured the essence of everything I’ve fantasied for in my closet. William Calvert and Melanie Fraser, bravo! Ultra-dreamy and feminine styles that makes me want to jump right into Spring, already….
LOVES,
Tineey
More photos from the collection can be found in my Flickr album!
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L'uve Spring 2012
More photos are uploaded in my Flickr album: L’uve Spring 2012
Enjoy the finale video!
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Lela Rose Spring 2012
“My inspiration for Spring ‘12 is the neon sign graveyards of Vegas and the amusement park vibe of Coney Island. Once so garish and colorful, the Vegas signs are now stacked upon each other with burned-out bulbs and weathered color creating a sea of letters, shapes and interest. The amusement theme of Coney Island — with its electric and playful spirit — are reflected...
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Katya Leonovich Spring 2012
I love what’s going on with the hair in this presentation! More art than apparel, the deconstruction, splashes of color, and leather fringes all swirled into one collection, inspired by American football.
More images found on my Flickr album :)
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Son Jung Wan Spring 2012
Inspiration: Isle of Capri
Another brilliant collection from Korean Designer Son Jung Wan! I was pretty excited to see that she was showing again this season at Lincoln Center! Her US debut simply stole my heart — last February. Her sophisticated separates and dresses ruled this runway with a splash of sparkle. Pay attention to the details, because she does.
For...
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Twoin Spring 2012 Debut
“Discover world beauty, discover self beauty. Experience the world with twin mermaids”
A designer friend of mine intro-ed me to these two local designers. When I looked them up online, I really liked what I saw, so here I am at their show. They weaved a fantasy tale of two twin mermaids who wanted to get out of the sea to explore land. They went to two cities; New...
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Costello Tagliapietra Spring 2012
This was my only show at Milk Studios. I think I spend way too much time up at Lincoln Center! The duo created pretty warm hued pieces in springy silhouettes. Big bear hugs to them for a brilliant fusion of two seasons :)
A quote…
“When you take a flower in your hand and really look at it, it’s your world for the moment. I want to give that world to someone else....
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Lincoln's Fashion's Night In
For Fashion’s Night Out, I decided to do Lincoln’s Fashion’s Night In, honoring the Accessories Council. I’ve worked with them in the past, so it was a no-brainer to go and support! To my surprise, I bumped into Stella & Dot again, since the Qream event. I got a closer look at their collection, and I am actually currently wearing their snake bracelet as...
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Supima Design Competition 2011
Oh hey Rachel Zoe, hey!
This year’s Supima Design Competition has partnered with leading design schools, FIT (Amy Bittner, Jusil Carroll), Pratt (MaRu Jung, Dara Rosen), RISD (Rachel Pullman, Connie Wang), and The Savannah College of Art and Design (Marlow Larson, Lorena Cuevas). Each school nominated two of its top graduating seniors as finalists. The competition required...
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Farah Angsana Spring 2012
Oriental Enchantment. I was really looking forward to seeing her collection because a friend of mine is the stylist — Cesar Gaviria!! Congratulations to both you and Farah for such an inspired collection.
She combines the rich cultural influences of the East and the modern silhouettes of the West for a perfectly harmonious collection of richly hued pieces. From the soft pinks...
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Tadashi Shoji Spring 2012
I’m not sure if any of my ooh’s and ahh’s will suffice in saying how much I loved this collection! The inspiration is the tulip. I was taken away into a sunny meadow filled with colorful gardens of tulips and other graceful flowers. The dresses swooshed down the runway all ethereal-like. The last dress (as pictured above)? Stole the show and my breath!
For a ton...
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General Idea Spring 2012
Inspiration: Envision a stretch of pure sand and rolling tides where the story of les garcons de la plage — the boys of the beach… Imagine St. Tropez, a high-society oasis that mixes luxury and leisure. The clear blue skies and fresh, cool sea air create the perfect ambiance for a day of relaxation at the beach for the boys. Nautical stripes and checkered patterns set the scene…
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United Bamboo Spring 2012
I remember getting to this show was a major pain. The NYC streets was basically in gridlock all day, with so many security checkpoints looking for signs of terror. It literally took me 2.5 hours to get out to the where the show was — Chelsea Piers. To compare, it only takes 20-30 minutes to get out on a normal day. When I finally got there and took my seat, the lights flipped on and...
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ARISE Magazine "Made in Africa" Spring 2012...
by Jordanna Stephen
I couldn’t have picked a better event to end Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week than by attending the ARISE Magazine S/S 12 Designer Collective show. The show featured seven African designers, all showing that style is universal. The show took place at Avery Fisher Hall, and you can tell that this was THE show to be at. The lines were super hectic, but once you got upstairs it...
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Nolcha Fashion Week – Part III (Danilo Gabrielli,...
by blackblondeone
It’s here: the final part of the Nolcha Fashion Week!
Starting off was Danilo Gabrielli showing men’s and women’s. He presented extremely detailed looks using laser-cut leather, lace, and sequins. It was very edgy and downtown, but with a delicate feel to it. You could tell the pieces had immaculate detailing, finishing, and overall strong quality. The most touching part...
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Nolcha Fashion Week – Part II (Elizabeth Kosich,...
by blackblondeone
Are you ready for Part II of Nolcha Fashion Week? This one has some particularly fun pieces, so get ready!
It started out with Elizabeth Kosich and her swimwear line. Being a swimmer competitively throughout my school years, swimwear is my weakness. Swimwear to me is as shoes and handbags are to other fashionistas. Her line was full of luxe, shimmering pieces in metallic...
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My Jeans Story!
So, when I was younger, and I mean wayyyy younger, I could fit into any jeans I wanted. My curves didn’t kick in and shopping for them was pretty easy. When it did, finding and wearing jeans was a nightmare! The jeans I’ve tried would either fit at the waist but be too loose everywhere else, or fit perfectly on my legs but I couldn’t zip that baby up! I was getting frustrated...
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Nolcha Fashion Week – Part I (Carlos Luna, Sarahi,...
by blackblondeone
Carlos Luna was the first showing and he did not disappoint. His collection was all about geometric shapes, colorblocking, and sheer, flowing fabrics. It was such a great contrast to have stark, bold colors with the gentle movement of the each piece.
Next up was Sarahi, a fashion line with a mix of casual day pieces and luxurious evening looks. The collection was all about...
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Small Acts, Big Heart
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In the photo above I’ve styled an outfit with Timberland items to give to a woman in need at Peace House, a woman’s shelter in Park City, Utah. Although this was a...
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Kickin' It Backstage with CND Nails
This season I went backstage for CND (Creative Nail Design) and took a peek at some really amazing nail creations. I had fit three different designer shows… Jen Kao, Monique Lhuillier and Norman Ambrose. Your nail color (or design!) should always bring your your outfit to life.
Jen Kao
Wanda Ruiz of CND created “Lethal Love” — a deadly gradation nail effect inspired by...
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so much louder than words...
*Call it Spring pump, Attention print shorts, H&M long sleeve, Dream Out Loud by Selena Gomez scarf, *Rebecca Minkoff MAC bag, *Coach pave earrings
Braids by John Barrett Salon*
It was such a beautiful night at Lincoln Center on day 3 of Mercedes Benz Fashion Week. Runway shows and the Philharmonic playing simultaneously…
*c/o the brand
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New York Fashion Week: Day 1 Recap
Started my day off at Lincoln Center for Fatigues to Fabulous, then hopped over to the Supima Design Competition and Tadashi Shoji shows. Schlepped down to Soho to Delicatessan for the DailyBuzz Style Cocktail meetup and played during Fashion’s Night Out, where I met Katy from Sugarlaws — snapping street style photos for C.Wonder. I ended up at the Lincoln & Accessories...
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New York Fashion Week: Day 0 Recap
photo credit: templeofglam
I went the Lucky Magazine FABB conference, got pampered at Qream’s Girl’s Night Out, and watched my first runway show of the season, Project Runway’s Jason Troisi. Believe me, I never felt so exhausted in my life! 9AM to 9PM…. and I still have a full week ahead of me non-stop. I even forgot to eat that whole day because there was SO much...
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Lucky FABB Conference (September 2011)
This season’s Lucky FABB Conference was bigger and badder! The brand experiences suites multiplied and the speakers were truly inspiring, not to mention awesome. There was so much to do that I literally forgot about eating lunch and spent most of my break time exploring and meeting different brands.
Opening conversation with Diane von Furstenberg and Brandon Holley
Building Your Brand...
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My Fashionable Career Game Changer...
Ok.. Confession time. I wasn’t always a “style blogger”. Fashion? Beauty? Media? No, it never even crossed my mind as a career choice a few years ago. To understand this, I have to take you back about 5 years-ish, maybe more…errr
We’re in high school. My high school. I went to a New York City specialized high school, called Bronx Science. Anyone who knows that...
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Jason Troisi Spring/Summer 2012
Does the name Jason Troisi sound familiar to you? He was on season 8 of Project Runway! Last night, I got to sit front row at his show at Exit Art Gallery. He divided his show into 3 Acts — Sub terrain, The Marshlands, and The House.
His collection is a reflection of the progression of his growth as designer. He played with textures, colors, silhouettes and styles. A work in...
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Qream's Ultimate NYFW Girls Night Out
Day 0 of New York Fashion Week. February felt like yesterday. Summer came in a blink of an eye and now its time again for the hottest fashion event in New York City! The fabulous grace the red carpets, sit in front row and walk down the catwalk. Yes! It’s Fashion Week!
For the next week I will be hitting the tents, going backstage and spotting fashion’s finest with my iPhone and...
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WatchGPOYW GVOYW* - Runway Edition!
*Gratuitous Video of Yourself Wednesday
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Misela Spring/Summer 2012
“Once Upon a Time in Istanbul”
The Misela US launch & 3rd year anniversary celebration started with a pop-up shop at the heart of Soho. The space turned into a warmly lit ambient cove setting the mood for a night in Turkey.
I met Serra Turker (above). She is the creative director of Misela and designed the collection as a reflection of her travels. There are bags named...
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Money Can't Buy Style!
You absolutely do not need to go for broke to stay on trend and be stylish. I mean, our closets are only so big, right? I like to stick to buying basic key pieces and go crazy on accessories. This means, jewelry, hair pieces, belts and scarves. Honestly, when you play with different accessories, you can change your outfit into a totally different one.
I recently went shopping at Kmart and...
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