Tuesday, July 31, 2012

Victoria Beckham Takes a Guest-Editing Gig at Glamour


GlamourFor the all-important September Issue, Glamour Magazine is bringing a little something extra to the table. Yes, as you read in the headline, the glossy gave Victoria Beckham the chance to try on a pair of Guest Editor pants.

Not on the actual cover, though, where there are no pants in sight. Instead, the Spice Girl-turned-designer sports a dense coat of bubbles and a sparkly tiara. WWD reports that when Beckham last appeared on the cover of the magazine, in March 2010, single copy sales of the issue were 16 points up over the previous year.

Unlike typical guest editor gigs, which are largely in name only, Beckham actually did some work. The fashion icon worked alongside the Glamour editorial team for five months to produce the issue, taking the reins on a runway hair spread modeled by Lily Collins, a fashion editorial featuring the British band The Wanted, and other items.

Beckham totally thinks she did a good job — "I wanted to put my stamp on the magazine. They were really open to my ideas, like I wanted to show Lily with not a lot of retouching. I have a very strong vision of what I like and it's cool and a little more edgy." — and I bet she's right. The words "flop" and "Victoria Beckham" don't belong in the same sentence.


Image via GlossyNewsstand


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Look of the Day: Rachel Bilson Expertly Pairs Malene Birger and Alexander McQueen


Rachel Bilson CBS Showtime CW Summer 2012 Press Tour Beverly Hills

Who: Rachel Bilson

Where: CBS, The CW, and Showtime 2012 Summer TCA Party Beverly Hills, California

Why we like it: Rachel once again proved her style prowess by pairing a neutral-colored sleeveless blouse with black bow accent by Malene Birger with black Alexander McQueen peplum trousers. The Hart of Dixie star completed her look with off-white pumps from ShoeMint.

Image: FayesVision/WENN.com


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Karl Lagerfeld Continues to Spoil Choupette Rotten


Karl LagerfeldLook, it's really easy to lose perspective when you have a cat. No one ever thinks they're going to turn into that crazy cat lady, but the second you adopt a kitten your entire moral order shifts and your sense of restraint goes flying out the window. The next thing you know, you're changing your Facebook profile picture, telling stories about Fluffy on first dates, evaluating someone's boyfriend potential based on how well they interact with your cat, hiring three personal maids devoted to your kitten's care and well-being, bringing your cat into the cockpit with you whenever you jet to St. Tropez. It gets really intense!

And so ever since Karl Lagerfeld was gifted a furry little furball named Choupette, journalists have not stopped asking about the new pet, and the Kaiser's answers have been getting progressively more insane. First we heard that Choupette had just two dedicated personal maids, but in an interview with The Independant which went online today, Karl suggested he'd hired on an additional pair of hands. The Chanel designer needs all the help he can get caring for his cat, because after all, Choupette's delicate animal body needs to be examined by a vet once every ten days: "I don't take her. I don't want her to be furious with me."

Instead, Karl just pampers his feline friend, permitting her to sit in the cockpit with the pilot when they fly to St. Tropez because "she loves looking at the sky." Choupette is quite enamored with her generous owner, obviously: "Choupette waits for me at the front door," he says. "She doesn't like being alone. She gets moody." With three personal maids, I don't understand how Karl's little princess ever has a second to herself. Like any emerging "it" girl, Choupette is being fishbowled, and it's only a matter of time before she caves under the pressure, starts acting out, and lands in the tabloids.


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Monday, July 30, 2012

North Islanders Set to Dominate New Zealand Fashion Week 2012


The preliminary schedule has been announced for New Zealand Fashion Week, which will take place over seven days from September 3, 2012. 

Over 40 designers are so far confirmed to show their Autumn/Winter 2013 to buyers, press, and guests this year at Auckland’s Viaduct Events Centre. All but one hail from across the ditch (2012’s event also gets the privilege of welcoming Australian designer Charlie Brown, who was confirmed last month), and the majority of those are brands based in the North Island — Dunedin’s Company of Strangers is alone in representing the South Island.

However NZFW managing director Pieter Stewart insists the ever-changing lineup of designers is one of the event’s draw cards, and this year certainly isn’t lacking in talent. Local fashion linchpins Huffer, Juliette Hogan, Zambesi, and Trelise Cooper will be staging guaranteed hot-ticket shows, while rising stars Ruby, Stolen Girlfriends Club, and Twenty-Seven Names invest the event with that edgy innovation that defines much Kiwi design. There will also be plenty of emerging local labels given the chance to make roads into lucrative overseas markets, much of them doing so via the exciting New Generation group show.

Sartorial powerhouses absent from the preliminary list include World, Karen Walker, and Nom D, who will likely be skipping NZFW for the second year in a row.

New Zealand Fashion Week 2012 designer announcement:

• A La Robe / Auckland 
• Alma J / Auckland
• Andrea Moore / Wellington
• Anna Schimmel / Auckland
• Annah Stretton / Morrinsville
• Arielle Mermin / Tauranga
• Brady / Auckland
• Charlie Brown / Australia
• Christopher Woods-Huia / Auckland
• Company of Strangers / Dunedin
• Crane Brothers / Auckland
• Cybele / Auckland 
• Daniel K / Auckland
• Deryn Schmidt / Wellington
• Dmonic Intent / Auckland
• Hailwood / Auckland
• Hohepa Thompson / Wellington
• Huffer / Auckland
• Ingrid Starnes / Auckland
• John Zimmermann / Auckland
• Juliette Hogan / Auckland
• Koia Gray / Wellington
• Liam / Auckland
• Marsh Ranginui / Whanganui
• Michelle Yvette / Auckland
• Monique Lynch / Auckland
• Olivia Edginton / Wainuiomata
• Pia Boutique / Auckland 
• Poto Morgan / Ngaruawahia
• Ruby / Auckland
• Sable and Minx / Auckland
• Sera Lilly / Auckland
• Shona Tawhiao / Auckland
• Silence Was… / Auckland
• Stolen Girlfriends Club / Auckland
• Surface Too Deep / Wellington
• Trelise Cooper / Auckland
• Twenty-Seven Names / Wellington 
• Vinka Design / Auckland
• Zambesi / Auckland

image: nzfashionweek.com


Via: North Islanders Set to Dominate New Zealand Fashion Week 2012

Your FACE Deserves a Medal: Win Big with Olympic-Inspired Gold, Bronze, and Silver Makeup


The chances of you winning a medal in the Olympics are overwhelmingly slim — unless you're a world class athlete, in which case, carry on —  but that doesn't mean you can't celebrate the Olympics in style. Metallic makeup is hardly novel, but with the Olympic spirit sweeping the globe, celebrate in your own way with these medal-inspired shades. 
 

Gold
If you're in London, you'll know that the chances of us having a sunny games period are slim to none, but that doesn't mean you can't warm up your makeup with a shimmering gold statement look. If you're really going for it, these Twisted Space False Eyelashes by Shu Uemura, £27, are a bold, eye-cathcing look but if you're looking for a more subtle gold look for your eyes, opt for Lush's New Emotional Brilliance Eyeliner in Fantasy, £14.50. If you want just a hint of gold, try applying the liner thickly across the upper lash line with a big flick, then going over it with a black liner so just a hint of gold shows at the top. While gold lipstick might be a bit too far, even for us, this Ultra Shine Lip Lacquer Gold Dust by Tom Ford, £25, will give a golden glow on bare lips or act as a shimmery top coat over a nude lipstick. If that's still too much for you, get the gilded look with this amazing Gold Leaf Lacquer by Rococo, £35. Use it as a plain top coat once the gold has settled to the bottom or shake it up and apply the leaf on its own or over your favourite polish. 
 

Silver
Silver's probably the hardest of the medal shades to pull off, but with careful blending, you can work with the cool silver tones. Starting from the tips of your toes and fingers, you can get the sterling look with the super sparkly Nails Inc Diamond Arcade Nail Jewellery, £11. This jewel-effect top coat looks striking over any dark or bright polish — try layering it over another silver for an extra sparkly look. For a subtle, yet striking, glittery eye, try Urban Decay's Heavy Metal Glitter Liner in Glam Rock, £13. Use it on its own for a great daytime look or with a smoky eye for night. If you want to go all out, try the highly pigmented Liquid Metal in Phenomena by Illamasqua, £17.50. Use this cream as a shadow on its own or blended with other colours for a statement eye. 
 

Bronze

This is by far the easiest 'medal' shade to pull off, but even if the sun isn't shining any more, you can still rock the bronze goddess look. Channel your inner Grecian goddess with a multi-use product such as NARS' The Multiple in Laguna, £29. Apply it as a normal bronzer but try bringing it down onto your décolleté for an extra glow. Bronze smoky eyes have been all over the red carpets for the past few months so get your own version with Laura Mercier's Metallic Creme Eye Colour in Burnished Copper, £18.50. For a glittery bronzed cheek, try Bobbi Brown's Bestselling Shimmer Brick in Bronze Shimmer, £32. Target the colour with a smaller blush brush, use it for a bronzed eyeshadow look, or use a large fluffy brush and apply it wherever you please. 


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Saturday, July 28, 2012

8 Fall Beauty Trends to Try Right Now


From textured tresses to bold lips, there were plenty of covetable beauty trends walking the Fall 2012 runways that are not only right for cooler weather, but perfectly appropriate for summer. Here are 8 looks worth the instant gratification.  

 
  • Textured Tresses at Rag & Bone

    Rag & Bone's Fall 2012 show was inspired by a multitude of rich textures, including  floral tapestries, fur trims, and luxurious black leather pieces. In addition to the sumptuous fabrics, hair also took on a textured wave that felt sexily disheveled and fashionably grungy. Because summer is all about lighter and less doing, work in less product, whether mousse or spray, than you would usually use to achieve the summer version of this 'do. Try Bumble and Bumble's Surf Spray $15 for beachy waves, volume, and plenty of texture. 

    Image: IMAXtree

    Textured Tresses at Rag & Bone
  • Statement Brows at Vera Wang

    If Fall 2012 is anything to go by, strong brows are not going anywhere—at least anytime soon. However, make sure that your enhanced brows look groomed rather than bushy. At Vera Wang's Fall 2012 show, models showed off strong statement brows that gave off a dramatic effect. To achieve this look now, make your eyebrow the focal point by extending the brow out to the temple, following the natural direction of the brow. Keep the look natural as opposed to costumey by keep ing the rest of your face bare. Use Sephora's Arch it Brow Kit $35, which includes all the utensil you need to maintain well groomed eyebrows.

    Image: IMAXtree

    Statement Brows at Vera Wang
  • Bold Lips at Marc by Marc Jacobs

    While Fall 2012 was the moment for eyes to take center stage, a few designers looked to enhance lips instead. At Marc by Marc Jacobs, models showed off classic red pouts that showed off a sophisticated no-nonsense type of gal. Make sure to focus on your lips by keeping the rest of your skin bare. It's key to keep i n mind that what you leave out is just as important as what you put on. For bold lips, try Nars Lipstick in Jungle Red $24, a semi-matte bright red that looks good on just about everyone.

    Image: IMAXtree

    Bold Lips at Marc by Marc Jacobs
  • Graphic Lids at Jason Wu

    If your evening makeup routine is all about the eyes, Jason Wu's Fall 2012 show is your go-to inspiration board. Inspired by the Chinese army, models showcased graphic emerald lids, a look that's meant to look tough and warrior like. To get graphic lids for the summer, tone down the black liner and instead line your lids with gray eyeliner, which creates a softer shape. Keep the emerald shadow at bay by focusing on the lower lid rather than the whole eye area. For easy use try Make Up For Ever Aqua Shadow in Matte Green $20, an idiot-proof shadow pencil that provides immediate color without smudging, budging, or worst of all, fading.

    Image: IMAXtree

    Graphic Lids at Jason Wu
  • Stick Straight Hair at Victoria Beckham

    Super-straight and sleek hair will be all the rage if Fall 2012 collections like Victoria Beckham, DKNY, and Betsey Johnson are anything to go by. Because pin-straight hair feels sophisticated, groomed, and is very manageable, it's a practical style to wear, whether you're going to work or spending the weekend at the Hamptons. To get the look, make sure to iron your hair after blow drying. Try T3 Single Pass Compact Iron $79, which uses Tourmaline-infused ceramic plates to seal the hair cuticle and eliminate frizz.

    Image: IMAXtree

    Stick Straight Hair at Victoria Beckham
  • Peachy All Over at Peter Som

    For his Fall 2012 collection, Peter Som's girls showed off peachy complexions that radiated a healthy and happy glow. Keeping the colors in the same range, lips, eyes and cheeks complemented rather than overwhelmed each other. For summer, try a cream base or a stain that goes on lighter and that you can also apply on your lids as well as your mouth. Try NARS The Multiple in Orgasm $39, a shimmery peachy pink multi-purpose stick that will look great for the summer, be it day or night.

    Image: IMAXtree

    Peachy All Over at Peter Som
  • Glowing Skin at Oscar de la Renta

    At the Fall 2012 Oscar de la Renta show, the makeup used on the models complemented and highlighted both the strengths and sophistication of the modern woman. To get the look, you want to focus on your face as a whole by attaining glowing, healthy looking skin that doesn't look tired, stressed, or any of the actual states woman are in most of the year. To cheat yourself to that elegant glow, apply the right amount of highlighter under and over your eyes, on the bridge of your nose, and on the sides of your mouth. This glow is the perfect to-go makeup everyone should master during the summer as it is easy, looks effortless, and shows up flawlessly. Use Yves Saint Laurent Touch Eclat $40, a luminous pen that achieves radiant skin with just a couple of strokes.

    Image: IMAXtree

    Glowing Skin at Oscar de la Renta
  • Fun Hairpins at Tory Burch

    Statement Hair Accessories took center stage during the Fall 2012 collections. From metallic studded stars at Rodarte to acrylic flower pins at Tory Burch, soft, poofy hairstyles were adorned with ornate clips. To get in on this sweet trend now, skip the fluffy updos, and instead place these fun pins all over your waves or throughout a loose braid. Search for fun clips at luxe hair accessory maven, Jennifer Behr, or at Topshop for great prices.

    Image: IMAXtree

    Fun Hairpins at Tory Burch
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  • Textured Tresses at Rag & Bone

    Rag & Bone's Fall 2012 show was inspired by a multitude of rich textures, including  floral tapestries, fur trims, and luxurious black leather pieces. In addition to the sumptuous fabrics, hair also took on a textured wave that felt sexily disheveled and fashionably grungy. Because summer is all about lighter and less doing, work in less product, whether mousse or sp ray, than you would usually use to achieve the summer version of this 'do. Try Bumble and Bumble's Surf Spray $15 for beachy waves, volume, and plenty of texture. 

    Image: IMAXtree

    Textured Tresses at Rag & Bone
  • Statement Brows at Vera Wang

    If Fall 2012 is anything to go by, strong brows are not going anywhere—at least anytime soon. However, make sure that your enhanced brows look groomed rather than bushy. At Vera Wang's Fall 2012 show, models showed off strong statement brows that gave off a dramatic effect. T o achieve this look now, make your eyebrow the focal point by extending the brow out to the temple, following the natural direction of the brow. Keep the look natural as opposed to costumey by keeping the rest of your face bare. Use Sephora's Arch it Brow Kit $35, which includes all the utensil you need to maintain well groomed eyebrows.

    Image: IMAXtree

    Statement Brows at Vera Wang
  • Bold Lips at Marc by Marc Jacobs

    While Fall 2012 was the moment for eyes to take center stage, a few designers looked to enhance lips instead. At Marc by Marc Jacobs, models showed off classic red pouts that showed off a sophisticated no-nonsense type of gal. Make sure to focus on your lips by keeping the rest of your skin bare. It's key to keep in mind that what you leave out is just as important as what you put on. For bold lips, try Nars Lipstick in Jungle Red $24, a semi-matte bright red that looks good on just about everyone.

    Image: IMAXtree

    Bold Lips at Marc by Marc Jacobs
  • Graphic Lids at Jason Wu

    If your evening makeup routine is all about the eyes, Jason Wu's Fall 201 2 show is your go-to inspiration board. Inspired by the Chinese army, models showcased graphic emerald lids, a look that's meant to look tough and warrior like. To get graphic lids for the summer, tone down the black liner and instead line your lids with gray eyeliner, which creates a softer shape. Keep the emerald shadow at bay by focusing on the lower lid rather than the whole eye area. For easy use try Make Up For Ever Aqua Shadow in Matte Green $20, an idiot-proof shadow pencil that provides immediate color without smudging, budging, or worst of all, fading.

    Image: IMAXtree

    Graphic Lids at Jason Wu
  • Stick Straight Hair at Victoria Beckham

    Super-straight and sleek hair will be all the rage if Fall 2012 collections like Victoria Beckham, DKNY, and Betsey Johnson are anything to go by. Because pin-straight hair feels sophisticated, groomed, and is very manageable, it's a practical style to wear, whether you're going to work or spending the weekend at the Hamptons. To get the look, make sure to iron your hair after blow drying. Try T3 Single Pass Compact Iron $79, which uses Tourmaline-infused ceramic plates to seal the hair cuticle and eliminate frizz.

    Image: IMAXtree

    Stick Straight Hair at Victoria Beckham
  • Peachy All Over at Peter Som

    For his Fall 2012 collection, Peter Som's girls showed off peachy complexions that radiated a healthy and happy glow. Keeping the colors in the same range, lips, eyes and cheeks complemented rather than overwhelmed each other. For summer, try a cream base or a stain that goes on lighter and that you can also apply on your lids as well as your mouth. Try NARS The Multiple in Orgasm $39, a shimmery peachy pink multi-purpose stick that will look great for the summer, be it day or night.

    Image: IMAXtree

    Peachy All Over at Peter Som
  • Glowing Skin at Oscar de la Renta

    At the Fall 2012 Oscar de la Renta show, the makeup used on the models complemented and highlighted both the strengths and sophistication of the modern woman. To get the look, you want to focus on your face as a whole by attaining glowing, healthy looking skin that doesn't look tired, stressed, or any of the actual states woman are in most of the year. To cheat yourself to that elegant glow, apply the right amount of highlighter under and over your eyes, on the bridge of your nose, and on the sides of your mouth. This glow is the perfect to-go makeup everyone should master during the summer as it is easy, looks effortless, and shows up flawlessly. Use Yves Saint Laurent Touch Eclat $40, a lu minous pen that achieves radiant skin with just a couple of strokes.

    Image: IMAXtree

    Glowing Skin at Oscar de la Renta
  • Fun Hairpins at Tory Burch

    Statement Hair Accessories took center stage during the Fall 2012 collections. From metallic studded stars at Rodarte to acrylic flower pins at Tory Burch, soft, poofy hairstyles were adorned with ornate clips. To get in on this sweet trend now, skip the fluffy updos, and instead place these fun pins all over your waves or throughout a loose braid. Search for fun clips at luxe hair a ccessory maven, Jennifer Behr, or at Topshop for great prices.

    Image: IMAXtree

    Fun Hairpins at Tory Burch
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  • Textured Tresses at Rag & Bone

    Rag & Bone's Fall 2012 show was inspired by a multitude of rich textures, including  floral tapestries, fur trims, and luxurious black leather pieces. In addition to the sumptuous fabrics, hair als o took on a textured wave that felt sexily disheveled and fashionably grungy. Because summer is all about lighter and less doing, work in less product, whether mousse or spray, than you would usually use to achieve the summer version of this 'do. Try Bumble and Bumble's Surf Spray $15 for beachy waves, volume, and plenty of texture. 

    Image: IMAXtree

    Textured Tresses at Rag & Bone
  • Statement Brows at Vera Wang

    If Fall 2012 is anything to go by, strong brows are not going anywhere—at least anytime soon. However, make sure that you r enhanced brows look groomed rather than bushy. At Vera Wang's Fall 2012 show, models showed off strong statement brows that gave off a dramatic effect. To achieve this look now, make your eyebrow the focal point by extending the brow out to the temple, following the natural direction of the brow. Keep the look natural as opposed to costumey by keeping the rest of your face bare. Use Sephora's Arch it Brow Kit $35, which includes all the utensil you need to maintain well groomed eyebrows.

    Image: IMAXtree

    Statement Brows at Vera Wang
  • Bold Lips at Ma rc by Marc Jacobs

    While Fall 2012 was the moment for eyes to take center stage, a few designers looked to enhance lips instead. At Marc by Marc Jacobs, models showed off classic red pouts that showed off a sophisticated no-nonsense type of gal. Make sure to focus on your lips by keeping the rest of your skin bare. It's key to keep in mind that what you leave out is just as important as what you put on. For bold lips, try Nars Lipstick in Jungle Red $24, a semi-matte bright red that looks good on just about everyone.

    Image: IMAXtree

    Bold Lips at Marc by Marc Jacobs
  • Graphic Lids at Jason Wu

    If your evening makeup routine is all about the eyes, Jason Wu's Fall 2012 show is your go-to inspiration board. Inspired by the Chinese army, models showcased graphic emerald lids, a look that's meant to look tough and warrior like. To get graphic lids for the summer, tone down the black liner and instead line your lids with gray eyeliner, which creates a softer shape. Keep the emerald shadow at bay by focusing on the lower lid rather than the whole eye area. For easy use try Make Up For Ever Aqua Shadow in Matte Green $20, an idiot-proof shadow pencil that provides immediate color without smudging, budging, or worst of all, fading.

    Image: IMAXtree

    Graphic Lids at Jason Wu
  • Stick Straight Hair at Victoria Beckham

    Super-straight and sleek hair will be all the rage if Fall 2012 collections like Victoria Beckham, DKNY, and Betsey Johnson are anything to go by. Because pin-straight hair feels sophisticated, groomed, and is very manageable, it's a practical style to wear, whether you're going to work or spending the weekend at the Hamptons. To get the look, make sure to iron your hair after blow drying. Try T3 Single Pass Compact Iron $79, which uses Tourmaline-infused ceramic plates to seal the hair cuticle and eliminate frizz.

    Image: IMAXtree

    Stick Straight Hair at Victoria Beckham
  • Peachy All Over at Peter Som

    For his Fall 2012 collection, Peter Som's girls showed off peachy complexions that radiated a healthy and happy glow. Keeping the colors in the same range, lips, eyes and cheeks complemented rather than overwhelmed each other. For summer, try a cream base or a stain that goes on lighter and that you can also apply on your lids as well as your mouth. Try NARS The Multiple in Orgasm $39, a shimmery peachy pink multi-purpose stick that will look great for the summer, be it day or night.

    Image: IMAXtree

    Peachy All Over at Peter Som
  • Glowing Skin at Oscar de la Renta

    At the Fall 2012 Oscar de la Renta show, the makeup used on the models complemented and highlighted both the strengths and sophistication of the modern woman. To get the look, you want to focus on your face as a whole by attaining glowing, healthy looking skin that doesn't look tired, stressed, or any of the actual states woman are in most of the year. To cheat yourself to that elegant glow, apply the right amount of highlighter under and over your eyes, on the bridge of your nose, and on the sides of your mouth. This gl ow is the perfect to-go makeup everyone should master during the summer as it is easy, looks effortless, and shows up flawlessly. Use Yves Saint Laurent Touch Eclat $40, a luminous pen that achieves radiant skin with just a couple of strokes.

    Image: IMAXtree

    Glowing Skin at Oscar de la Renta
  • Fun Hairpins at Tory Burch

    Statement Hair Accessories took center stage during the Fall 2012 collections. From metallic studded stars at Rodarte to acrylic flower pins at Tory Burch, soft, poofy hairstyles were adorned with ornate clips. To get in on this sweet trend now, skip the fluffy updos, and instead place these fun pins all over your waves or throughout a loose braid. Search for fun clips at luxe hair accessory maven, Jennifer Behr, or at Topshop for great prices.

    Image: IMAXtree

    Fun Hairpins at Tory Burch

Rag & Bone's Fall 2012 show was inspired by a multitude of rich textures, including  floral tapestries, fur trims, and luxurious black leather pieces. In addition to the sumptuous fabrics, hair also took on a textured wave that felt sexily disheveled and fashionably grungy. Because summer is all about lighter and less doing, work in less product, whether mousse or spray, than you would usually use to achieve the summer version of this 'do. Try Bumble and Bumble's Surf Spray $15 for beachy waves, volume, and plenty of texture. 

Image: IMAXtree

If Fall 2012 is anything to go by, strong brows are not going anywhere—at least anytime soon. However, make sure that your enhanced brows look groomed rather than bushy. At Vera Wang's Fall 2012 show, models showed off strong statement brows that gave off a dramatic effect. To achieve this look now, make your eyebrow the focal point by extending the brow out to the temple, following the natural direction of the brow. Keep the look natural as opposed to costumey by keeping the rest of your face bare. Use Sephora's Arch it Brow Kit $35, which includes all the utensil you need to maintain well groomed eyebrows.

Image: IMAXtree

While Fall 2012 was the moment for eyes to take center stage, a few designers looked to enhance lips instead. At Marc by Marc Jacobs, models showed off classic red pouts that showed off a sophisticated no-nonsense type of gal. Make sure to focus on your lips by keeping the rest of your skin bare. It's key to keep in mind that what you leave out is just as important as what you put on. For bold lips, try Nars Lipstick in Jungle Red $24, a semi-matte bright red that looks good on just about everyone.

Image: IMAXtree

If your evening makeup routine is all about the eyes, Jason Wu's Fall 2012 show is your go-to inspiration board. Inspired by the Chinese army, models showcased graphic emerald lids, a look that's meant to look tough and warrior like. To get graphic lids for the summer, tone down the black liner and instead line your lids with gray eyeliner, which creates a softer shape. Keep the emerald shadow at bay by focusing on the lower lid rather than the whole eye area. For easy use try Make Up For Ever Aqua Shadow in Matte Green $20, an idiot-proof shadow pencil that provides immediate color without smudging, budging, or worst of all, fading.

Image: IMAXtree

Super-straight and sleek hair will be all the rage if Fall 2012 collections like Victoria Beckham, DKNY, and Betsey Johnson are anything to go by. Because pin-straight hair feels sophisticated, groomed, and is very manageable, it's a practical style to wear, whether you're going to work or spending the weekend at the Hamptons. To get the look, make sure to iron your hair after blow drying. Try T3 Single Pass Compact Iron $79, which uses Tourmaline-infused ceramic plates to seal the hair cuticle and eliminate frizz.

Image: IMAXtree

For his Fall 2012 collection, Peter Som's girls showed off peachy complexions that radiated a healthy and happy glow. Keeping the colors in the same range, lips, eyes and cheeks complemented rather than overwhelmed each other. For summer, try a cream base or a stain that goes on lighter and that you can also apply on your lids as well as your mouth. Try NARS The Multiple in Orgasm $39, a shimmery peachy pink multi-purpose stick that will look great for the summer, be it day or night.

Image: IMAXtree

At the Fall 2012 Oscar de la Renta show, the makeup used on the models complemented and highlighted both the strengths and sophistication of the modern woman. To get the look, you want to focus on your face as a whole by attaining glowing, healthy looking skin that doesn't look tired, stressed, or any of the actual states woman are in most of the year. To cheat yourself to that elegant glow, apply the right amount of highlighter under and over your eyes, on the bridge of your nose, and on the sides of your mouth. This glow is the perfect to-go makeup everyone should master during the summer as it is easy, looks effortless, and shows up flawlessly. Use Yves Saint Laurent Touch Eclat $40, a luminous pen that achieves radiant skin with just a couple of strokes.

Image: IMAXtree

Statement Hair Accessories took center stage during the Fall 2012 collections. From metallic studded stars at Rodarte to acrylic flower pins at Tory Burch, soft, poofy hairstyles were adorned with ornate clips. To get in on this sweet trend now, skip the fluffy updos, and instead place these fun pins all over your waves or throughout a loose braid. Search for fun clips at luxe hair accessory maven, Jennifer Behr, or at Topshop for great prices.

Image: IMAXtree

Rag & Bone's Fall 2012 show was inspired by a multitude of rich textures, including  floral tapestries, fur trims, and luxurious black leather pieces. In addition to the sumptuous fabrics, hair also took on a textured wave that felt sexily disheveled and fashionably grungy. Because summer is all about lighter and less doing, work in less product, whether mousse or spray, than you would usually use to achieve the summer version of this 'do. Try Bumble and Bumble's Surf Spray $15 for beachy waves, volume, and plenty of texture. 

Image: IMAXtree

If Fall 2012 is anything to go by, strong brows are not going anywhere—at least anytime soon. However, make sure that your enhanced brows look groomed rather than bushy. At Vera Wang's Fall 2012 show, models showed off strong statement brows that gave off a dramatic effect. To achieve this look now, make your eyebrow the focal point by extending the brow out to the temple, following the natural direction of the brow. Keep the look natural as opposed to costumey by keeping the rest of your face bare. Use Sephora's Arch it Brow Kit $35, which includes all the utensil you need to maintain well groomed eyebrows.

Image: IMAXtree

While Fall 2012 was the moment for eyes to take center stage, a few designers looked to enhance lips instead. At Marc by Marc Jacobs, models showed off classic red pouts that showed off a sophisticated no-nonsense type of gal. Make sure to focus on your lips by keeping the rest of your skin bare. It's key to keep in mind that what you leave out is just as important as what you put on. For bold lips, try Nars Lipstick in Jungle Red $24, a semi-matte bright red that looks good on just about everyone.

Image: IMAXtree

If your evening makeup routine is all about the eyes, Jason Wu's Fall 2012 show is your go-to inspiration board. Inspired by the Chinese army, models showcased graphic emerald lids, a look that's meant to look tough and warrior like. To get graphic lids for the summer, tone down the black liner and instead line your lids with gray eyeliner, which creates a softer shape. Keep the emerald shadow at bay by focusing on the lower lid rather than the whole eye area. For easy use try Make Up For Ever Aqua Shadow in Matte Green $20, an idiot-proof shadow pencil that provides immediate color without smudging, budging, or worst of all, fading.

Image: IMAXtree

Super-straight and sleek hair will be all the rage if Fall 2012 collections like Victoria Beckham, DKNY, and Betsey Johnson are anything to go by. Because pin-straight hair feels sophisticated, groomed, and is very manageable, it's a practical style to wear, whether you're going to work or spending the weekend at the Hamptons. To get the look, make sure to iron your hair after blow drying. Try T3 Single Pass Compact Iron $79, which uses Tourmaline-infused ceramic plates to seal the hair cuticle and eliminate frizz.

Image: IMAXtree

For his Fall 2012 collection, Peter Som's girls showed off peachy complexions that radiated a healthy and happy glow. Keeping the colors in the same range, lips, eyes and cheeks complemented rather than overwhelmed each other. For summer, try a cream base or a stain that goes on lighter and that you can also apply on your lids as well as your mouth. Try NARS The Multiple in Orgasm $39, a shimmery peachy pink multi-purpose stick that will look great for the summer, be it day or night.

Image: IMAXtree

At the Fall 2012 Oscar de la Renta show, the makeup used on the models complemented and highlighted both the strengths and sophistication of the modern woman. To get the look, you want to focus on your face as a whole by attaining glowing, healthy looking skin that doesn't look tired, stressed, or any of the actual states woman are in most of the year. To cheat yourself to that elegant glow, apply the right amount of highlighter under and over your eyes, on the bridge of your nose, and on the sides of your mouth. This glow is the perfect to-go makeup everyone should master during the summer as it is easy, looks effortless, and shows up flawlessly. Use Yves Saint Laurent Touch Eclat $40, a luminous pen that achieves radiant skin with just a couple of strokes.

Image: IMAXtree

Statement Hair Accessories took center stage during the Fall 2012 collections. From metallic studded stars at Rodarte to acrylic flower pins at Tory Burch, soft, poofy hairstyles were adorned with ornate clips. To get in on this sweet trend now, skip the fluffy updos, and instead place these fun pins all over your waves or throughout a loose braid. Search for fun clips at luxe hair accessory maven, Jennifer Behr, or at Topshop for great prices.

Image: IMAXtree

Rag & Bone's Fall 2012 show was inspired by a multitude of rich textures, including  floral tapestries, fur trims, and luxurious black leather pieces. In addition to the sumptuous fabrics, hair also took on a textured wave that felt sexily disheveled and fashionably grungy. Because summer is all about lighter and less doing, work in less product, whether mousse or spray, than you would usually use to achieve the summer version of this 'do. Try Bumble and Bumble's Surf Spray $15 for beachy waves, volume, and plenty of texture. 

Image: IMAXtree

If Fall 2012 is anything to go by, strong brows are not going anywhere—at least anytime soon. However, make sure that your enhanced brows look groomed rather than bushy. At Vera Wang's Fall 2012 show, models showed off strong statement brows that gave off a dramatic effect. To achieve this look now, make your eyebrow the focal point by extending the brow out to the temple, following the natural direction of the brow. Keep the look natural as opposed to costumey by keeping the rest of your face bare. Use Sephora's Arch it Brow Kit $35, which includes all the utensil you need to maintain well groomed eyebrows.

Image: IMAXtree

While Fall 2012 was the moment for eyes to take center stage, a few designers looked to enhance lips instead. At Marc by Marc Jacobs, models showed off classic red pouts that showed off a sophisticated no-nonsense type of gal. Make sure to focus on your lips by keeping the rest of your skin bare. It's key to keep in mind that what you leave out is just as important as what you put on. For bold lips, try Nars Lipstick in Jungle Red $24, a semi-matte bright red that looks good on just about everyone.

Image: IMAXtree

If your evening makeup routine is all about the eyes, Jason Wu's Fall 2012 show is your go-to inspiration board. Inspired by the Chinese army, models showcased graphic emerald lids, a look that's meant to look tough and warrior like. To get graphic lids for the summer, tone down the black liner and instead line your lids with gray eyeliner, which creates a softer shape. Keep the emerald shadow at bay by focusing on the lower lid rather than the whole eye area. For easy use try Make Up For Ever Aqua Shadow in Matte Green $20, an idiot-proof shadow pencil that provides immediate color without smudging, budging, or worst of all, fading.

Image: IMAXtree

Super-straight and sleek hair will be all the rage if Fall 2012 collections like Victoria Beckham, DKNY, and Betsey Johnson are anything to go by. Because pin-straight hair feels sophisticated, groomed, and is very manageable, it's a practical style to wear, whether you're going to work or spending the weekend at the Hamptons. To get the look, make sure to iron your hair after blow drying. Try T3 Single Pass Compact Iron $79, which uses Tourmaline-infused ceramic plates to seal the hair cuticle and eliminate frizz.

Image: IMAXtree

For his Fall 2012 collection, Peter Som's girls showed off peachy complexions that radiated a healthy and happy glow. Keeping the colors in the same range, lips, eyes and cheeks complemented rather than overwhelmed each other. For summer, try a cream base or a stain that goes on lighter and that you can also apply on your lids as well as your mouth. Try NARS The Multiple in Orgasm $39, a shimmery peachy pink multi-purpose stick that will look great for the summer, be it day or night.

Image: IMAXtree

At the Fall 2012 Oscar de la Renta show, the makeup used on the models complemented and highlighted both the strengths and sophistication of the modern woman. To get the look, you want to focus on your face as a whole by attaining glowing, healthy looking skin that doesn't look tired, stressed, or any of the actual states woman are in most of the year. To cheat yourself to that elegant glow, apply the right amount of highlighter under and over your eyes, on the bridge of your nose, and on the sides of your mouth. This glow is the perfect to-go makeup everyone should master during the summer as it is easy, looks effortless, and shows up flawlessly. Use Yves Saint Laurent Touch Eclat $40, a luminous pen that achieves radiant skin with just a couple of strokes.

Image: IMAXtree

Statement Hair Accessories took center stage during the Fall 2012 collections. From metallic studded stars at Rodarte to acrylic flower pins at Tory Burch, soft, poofy hairstyles were adorned with ornate clips. To get in on this sweet trend now, skip the fluffy updos, and instead place these fun pins all over your waves or throughout a loose braid. Search for fun clips at luxe hair accessory maven, Jennifer Behr, or at Topshop for great prices.

Image: IMAXtree


Via: 8 Fall Beauty Trends to Try Right Now

Josh Goot's Resort 2013 Collection is an Ode to Australiana and Neoprene


Josh Goot’s Resort 2013 collection plunges us into the briny waters of the Great Barrier Reef, and yes, there’s wetsuit material involved. This time, one of summer’s most inexplicably desirable fabrics has been rendered in bright tropical hues and scaly prints paying tribute to the colourful underwater animal world.

Oddly enough, this tropical outing is more subdued than the designers previous offering. Simple block colours offset the more intricate prints, and the collection as a whole hearkens back to the exaggerated silhouettes that Goot is famous for. Instead of sourcing more synthetic rubber than you’d find on board a boat of overweight deep sea divers, he’s fused silk onto thin foam, creating a more wearable (and commercially viable) version of neoprene and showing his signature aesthetic in a fresh (and far more pretty) light.

Pieces most likely to have the overseas market going bonkers over the Australiana affair include asymmetric hems and mesh cutouts that bestow a timely athleticism, plus a psychedelic Rorschach dress that has already been seen on his girlfriend, fashion editor and all-around sartorial mastermind, Christine Centenera. And while the majority of the collection is a celebration of what made Goot so great in the first place, it also introduces a new flavour in the form of knitwear. A first for the designer, this strain feels almost sterile in its rigidity and is the perfect partner for those extraordinary silhouettes. 

 

Images via Style.com


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Friday, July 27, 2012

Karlie Kloss Lands Another September Issue; Covers Vogue UK (Forum Buzz)


We’ve already seen Karlie Kloss vamping it up in a YSL chainmail dress on the cover of Vogue Japan’s September issue, and now we’ve got a preview of her Vogue UK cover, shot by Nick Knight. Forum members offered varied reactions to the cover shot.

Vogue UK September 2012 - Karlie Kloss by Nick Knight

“She looks incredible but the styling is tragic!” helmut.newton exclaimed. “Really awful and clashing, it hurts my eyes!”

Yesitsdagny thought Karlie projected the qualities of the 90s supermodels we all know and love. “Wow, it’s quite sensational,” she wrote. “And I can't even describe how many 90s models vibes I get from Karlie. She's like a modern version of Cindy Crawford or Stephanie Seymour. Sultry and sexy, yet classy and that big hair… I really like this cover!”

Ohmycolin posted, “Kind of loving all of this. Karlie pulls those pants off in a way that no other model could, and for a look that is essentially really mature, she gives it her lovely youthful flair!”

Jmrmartinho wrote, “I absolutely love this cover, super vibrant. Karlie’s body is a dream; she looks super sexy even dressed head to toe. I also adore the styling, it’s playful and it goes really well with the model’s body.”

All in all though the styling was iffy for some, this is not a bad September cover. The captions boast that like Vogue US, this will be Vogue UK’s “Biggest Fashion Issue Ever” and it’s sure to fly off the shelves once it hits newsstands.

Image courtesy of Vogue UK, scanned by tFS forum member honeycombchild.


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Get a Sneak Peek of the Covetable eBay Holiday Collective


Retailers pairing with designers for limited edition collaborations isn’t anything new, but eBay is going all out for Holiday 2012. Having teamed up with Narciso Rodriguez, Alexander Wang, Rebecca Minkoff, and Derek Lam in the past, they’re now cranking things up by teaming with Billy Reid, Chris Benz, Fallon, Jonathan Adler, Ruffian, Steven Alan, and Tibi simultaneously for what they’re dubbing the eBay Holiday Collective. The limited-edition gift collection will include men’s and women’s apparel, jewelry, travel and electronics accessories, and home decor.

eBay hosted an event where editors had a chance to preview the 40-plus gift items (each designer created at least five items), priced from $50 to $100, and the always dapper Jonathan Adler was on hand to talk through his offerings. “I’m in love with how everything came out,” he said adding, “my pieces are a little sweet, a little punk rock – I love the combination.” He went on to note that his background is in pottery so he wanted to make it a point to work pottery into “his glamorous collection.”

The Collective will go online starting November 12 and be available via eBay’s Fashion Vault (with free shipping!). The Tibi pieces were particularly impressive. In fact, it took quite a bit of restraint for me not to jet off with the brand’s roll sleeve contrasting black top…

 
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