Did you catch all the action during Fall 2012 Fashion Week? In addition to the wonderful apparel, there were tons of exciting beauty looks. We’ve picked three hot beauty trends, right off the runway, that you can try at home, starting today. No need to wait for Fall! 1. One trend that stuck out were the touches of neon (created by NARS) we saw at the Thakoon F/W ’12 show. My favorite way to wear neon makeup is on the lips. You can keep your eyes neutral and have all the focus on your lips, and this look works great for day or night. Some colors to try that will look great on all skin...  Read More..

Last week I attended a special event hosted by Kmart Fashion & Sophomore NYC, to launch their limited-edition #FashionWeekProblems T-shirt. Designed by Sophomore creative director Chrissie Miller, the shirt features a red pump with a broken heel, and the #FashionWeekProblems Twitter hashtag. Miller said: “The t-shirt design came about from this idea of #FashionWeekProblems. Who hasn’t had a major shoe emergency on their way to a show or party? A broken heel is every girl’s nightmare!” She commented on her collaboration with Kmart, as well: “Working with Kmart...  Read More..

Did you know LA Ink star and creator of a Sephora beauty line Kat Von D has become a fashion designer? She recently launched her Kat Von D “Hidden Treasures” Spring/Summer 2012 collection featuring swashbuckler-style jackets, tops and dresses ranging from $90-600. It will be available in some stores and online at katvondlosangeles.com on February 14, 2012. (Betty Confidential) Whitney Port will host her debut solo show for Whitney Eve at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York. The Fall 2012 Whitney Eve collection of contemporary party dresses and menswear-inspired pieces will be shown...  Read More..

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One show we look forward to every Fashion Week is Toni Francesc. The Spanish designer, now showing for his fourth season at New York Fashion Week, often uses the elements as inspiration for his vibrant and colorful collections. This season is no different. His upcoming Fall/Winter collection, GARUDÀ, is a modern-day interpretation of the legendary Phoenix – a bird with red plumage that is said to burn in its flames and rise from its own ashes every 500 years. Francesc’s Fall/Winter 2011 collection is centered around fire and ashes, featuring gold, orange and red colored silks to exemplify...  Read More..

Shop the following editor’s picks: Gucci, Red Carpet Beauty Must-Haves, Pre-Fall Boots: Pour La Victoire, Charlie My Love, Anouk and More, J Brand Women & Men, marc by marc jacobs, Cashhimi, Theory, and more at today’s online sample sales at Gilt, Gilt City – New York, ideeli, Row Nine, Rue La La, Billion Dollar Babes, Editor’s Closet, Beyond the Rack, HauteLook, Enviius, Gomatta Girls, Lucky Chic, One King’s Lane, Reverse by Revolve, Jetsetter, Gilt Man, Estile, DD Push, The Top Secret, The Skinny, Mintbox, Rent the Runway and more. Just click on the links to sign...  Read More..

For Fall 2009, Tibi designer Amy Smilovic presented a colorfully cohesive collection based on “a lighthearted moodiness influenced by the Russian fairytale, “The Tale of the Firebird“.” Smilovic’s jaunt to Russia resulted in a vivid display of satin dresses, chiffon tops, chicly cut wool coats a peacock-style prints throughout in hues of blue, black and gold. Though heavily incorporating this Fall’s ‘black is back’ trend, Smilovic’s frequent pops of color and punchy cut pieces set her collection apart. Asymmetical cuts, and carefully placed...  Read More..

Nanette Lepore is known for creating ultrafeminine pieces and her Fall 2009 collection was no different. The designer told media sources that she was inspired by “opulent women who mix and match pieces, travels a lot, collects and keeps clothes and mixes something fabulous with something old and vintage.” In her runway show, it was obvious to see the touches of vintage influences in the fabrics, silhouettes and color choices. But Lepore managed to put a modern glamorous spin on it all. Rich color combinations were utilized – gold metallic accented black, brown and coral tones in...  Read More..

Here we are in the blender. Many of the downtown up and coming designers and the clients that wear them are consistently combining the rebellious looks of the past as a way of striking out at the homogeneity that was constricting fashion. What happens when designers like Jordi Scott and Starr Rinaldi of Jordi Scott get a hold of the uniforms of rebels past is they become style terrorists and use design to attack the numbing fog of blandness that is commercial fashion. As with many designers who have been marginalized and denied exposure, for Fall/Winter ’09 there was a strong sense that...  Read More..

Typically reality show winners suffer the curse of the sudden death of their careers once the show ends. But Christian Siriano seems to have shaken and broken the curse and his meteoric rise in the fashion industry has been something worth watching. Siriano won last year’s Project Runway and since has reached celeb status, partly due to his fierceness, but mainly due to his incredible talent as a fashion designer. His over the top creations on the show won him fans but we all wondered if he was a one-note. Well, his Bryant Park debut proved otherwise. It was great to see Siriano duplicate...  Read More..

Applause is due to Tia Cibani of Ports 1961 for shifting her inspirational focus to a climate that is far, far away from both her home and the home of her last Fall/Winter collection. The choice of India was a risk as far as fabrics and cuts. I really liked the softness of the color palette and the materials looked very soft and luxurious. Being luxurious these days is akin to a mortal sin as well, so hats off to Tia for that choice as well. Some of the dresses were lovely and feminine, but overall far too many of the pieces looked as if the cuts had just missed the mark in terms of fit. I am...  Read More..

In this strangest of seasons where everyone felt the pressure to reinvent themselves, and a great variety of reactions to that pressure have been on display. The designers who have been the most interesting to watch have been designers who have a fairly traditional, and therefore commercially acceptable, aesthetic. They didn’t need to change for cash but they still had to not appear insensitive. Everyone under the Bryant Park circus this season seemed to change at least a little, simply because they knew that everything else had changed…a lot. So it was with Rebecca Taylor, she used...  Read More..

From Russia with love seemed to be the common thread connecting most designers at the Mercedes Benz Fall 2009 collections. While Monarchy’s denim-based line seemed to have touches of Russian inspiration, the brand actually saddled up to a ‘Scottish equestrian’ theme. Monarchy presented a mix of rugged eastern European-influenced biker-chic with modern bohemian looks under the direction of designer Eric Kim and new womenswear design director David Cardona. The collection, titled “Smoke & Mirrors,” displayed white hooded tees unexpectedly paired with gauzy, one-shouldered...  Read More..

Last night found me at a fashion presentation for my favorite designer, Tory Burch. Her designs are a breath of fresh air, consisting of pieces that any and every woman can wear, anywhere. Her Fall 2009 presentation consisted of a multitude of day and evening looks, shoes, boots and handbags. Her design house is truly a one-stop-shop for all of your ready-to-wear needs. The collection was full of charming, ladylike layered separates like print blouses, cardigans, skirts and pants mixed with short day dresses, peacoats, full-length sequined evening gowns and even flattering satin jodhpurs. On the...  Read More..

This was my first time attending The Heart Truth’s Red Dress Collection 2009 and it was an amazing way to kick off fashion week. Stars who usually sit front row were front and center on the red catwalk, donning stunning red designer dresses to raise awareness about heart disease in women. Twenty celebrities strutted their stuff in the show. Following an introduction by Project Runway’s Tim Gunn, Amanda Bynes opened the show in Daniel Swarovski, followed by Jennie Garth and Tori Spelling, of Beverly Hills 90210 fame, in Badgley Mischka and Betsey Johnson, respectively. Then out came actresses...  Read More..

With New York fashion week approaching, it’s time to pull out all the stops. And what better excuse is there to shop than fashion week? Since there’s still a chill in the air, some sexy footwear and fancy outwear should be your fashion week staples. My outerwear pick is the Loeffler Randall Cape Sleeve Jacket. The large bell sleeves and cinched, slim-belted waist give a flattering fit while the cream and black tones are the perfect contrast. Made of a wool/nylon blend, the cape jacket has a hidden button front panel and single seam down the back for a super slimming effect. $348,...  Read More..

As the fashion world buzzes with the excitement of Fashion Week, it is also the perfect time to rev up your make-up. Start by trying out one of the new beauty trends showing up in all the magazines and on the runway. As many big name department stores run their beauty bonuses at this time, pick one (or many) new looks as we say goodbye to summer and hello to fall. One of the hottest beauty trends for Fall 2008/Winter 2009 is the smoky eye look. While best reserved for evening, the smoky eye is one look that looks good on everyone. The smoky eye is very dramatic, and may take some practice, but...  Read More..

Ports 1961 is known for its knits but the Spring 2009 collection took a minor turn from the usual. The brand chose liquid fabrics and metallics for its collection. An iridescent orange dress with a hint of a pink slip stole the show. Overall, dress shapes were a throwback to the mod era featuring minidresses with shapely shoulders and geometric cutouts. Most styles within the collection were tribal-inspired and earthy with feathers, wood and other natural materials. Silhouettes were slim but not form fitting, appropriate for the Ports woman. S. Gries Share and Enjoy ...  Read More..