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Lorick Spring 2011 Collection

As a Gossip Girl fan, I’ve been drooling over the designs of  Eleanor Waldorf since Season 1. However it wasn’t until Season 2 that I learned Abigail Lorick was the real-life ghost designer behind the character’s collection; so imagine my excitement to receive an invitation to attend her Spring 2011 collection.

Hosted at Philip Pelusi’s Tella Design Studio in the meatpacking district, Lorick previewed her collection during NY Fashion week. Titled Linear Dawn and inspired by painter Agnes Martin, it was a very whimsical collection with asubtle palette of muted purples and blues. The clothes we’re effortlessly chic with fabrications of organza ageorgette and chiffon. It was cohesive and yet each piece was very unique, down to the styling.  With neutral makeup and rosy cheeks, some model wore their hair down with hats, while others in a low bun.

While backstage I noticed all the model’s shoes we’re wrapped in nylons. I assumed that was some new, clever way of

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GANT by Michael Bastian Spring 2011 Collection

Last fall, Michael Bastian designed his first menswear collection for GANT. This season for his Spring 2011 presentation, the classic American heritage brand launched it’s first womenswear collection.

Can I take a moment to just say WOW? When I walked into the presentation held at Sir Stage 37 during NY Fashion Week, I was agape by the world I had entered.  Okay it was just a room, but It felt like I was on a movie set from a different era and was struck by how visually stunning the models, the makeup, the sets and of course the clothes were. Inspired by the many husbands of Marilyn Monroe –mainly Joe DiMaggio and Arthur Miller, the show merged the classic sporty man with a classic Hollywood beauty.

Max Delorme, Key Makeup Artist for TEMPTU created the makeup looks for the show. Although Temptu is no stranger to photo shoots or television sets, It never ceases to amaze me the level of precision and perfection that can be achieved using an airbrush.

Inspired by “old Hollywood Glamour”, Delorme wanted to create a modern 50s look. How did he do it? By giving the models very soft, perfect skin with strong, sharp eyebrow and lip. “I used white inside the eyes to make them look bigger without mascara, and no blush. And two different looks for the lips; coral for a cute, softer look and red

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Raul Penaranda S/S 2011 Ready-to-Wear Collection

With Designer Raul Penaranda

Raul Penaranda debuted his premiere collection at the Metropolitan Pavilion last week during NY Fashion Week. The inspiration for his Spring/Summer 2011 show was ‘Uptown meets Williamsburg’ mixing together refined dresses with vibrant colors and metallics.

Even before the models took the stage, I was very taken aback by the man behind his namesake label. In his program to the audience he wrote a letter saying:

“I would like to thank you for attending the launch of my first collection, a day where my dreams become a reality. A journey full of challenges and lessons, with no regrets. As a token of my gratitude, I would like to share a piece of my collection with you. [he inserted a bottle with a piece of fabric from the collection in all the gift bags] This bottle will serve as a reminder that nothing is impossible and miracles take a little bit longer. Dream, Vision, Reality”.

What a lovely (and inspirational) gift! That journey and joy radiated through the runway by both the clothing and the models, and ultimately the grand applause by the audience when Penaranda took the stage.

Pretty Connected caught up with the Raul Penaranda to a get the inside scoop on the collection:

Why Uptown Meets Williamsburg?

“Uptown meets Williamsburg is about two opposite elements that collide and create an emotion, it’s about mixing unexpected materials to create an element of surprise and interest. It’s about vulnerability is about imperfect beauty.”

What’s next for you?

“Working on my Fall collection and continue working hard to improve/evolve the product and reinforce the brand identity ‘DREAMS-VISION-REALITY’. As I mentioned in the past for me there is nothing impossible and miracles take a little bit longer. When fear is out of the equation there is nothing but success”.

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Happy 1-Year Anniversary SPiN New York!

By now some of my avid readers have probably noticed I have thing for ping pong. Unlike most table tennis players, the obsession doesn’t come from a table in my basement or game room in my college dorm, but from a few friends.

With SPiN Owners Franck Raharinosy and Jonathan Bricklin at SPiN Hollywood Opening Party

Once upon a time these friends, filmmakers Jonathan Bricklin, Franck Raharinosy and Bill Mack all lived together in fabulous loft in TriBeCa and bought a ping pong table. They started playing, didn’t stop, friends would come over, more tables we’re bought, more friends would come over and eventually they started throwing a weekly party/tournaments named Naked Ping Pong. While no one was actually naked, the parties attracted everyone and anyone from  jocks to hipsters to nerds, artists to celebrities and everything in between; creating a diverse environment that was effortlessly fun. In those days I didn’t play, but I wasn’t the only one, and it didn’t matter. The mix of great people and music in such a social atmosphere made it still one rockin’ party.

With all the press they we’re receiving and popularity of the parties they decided to take their idea to the next level. Together with investors Susan Sarandon and Andrew Gordon they opened SPiN New York; a 13,000 square foot table-tennis social club complete with a gourmet restaurant, Ducks Eatery and bar.

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Adrienne Zernich Spring 2011 Collection

Adrienne Zernich with one of her models

A pastel palette of fitted bodices with flirty, flowing skirts graced the runway with elements of lace and ruffles as Adriene Zernich debuted her premiere collection at the National Arts Club. “Romantic Garden Party” was the theme of Adriene Zernich Spring 2011 line inspired by

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You’re Invited: Sept 20th! 22 Ways to Say Black with Swarovski Elements for the American Cancer Society

Everyone who knows me well can attest that I am a definite sucker for two things: a good cause and little black dresses –so imagine my excitement to read that Swarovski Elements, is working with 22 amazing, world famous fashion designers and the American Cancer Society to help find a cure for cancer. Together, they’re introducing “22 Ways to Say Black.”

Here’s the deal, each designer has created a one-of-a-kind little black dress adorned with sparkling SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS that will be auctioned off at Philips de Pury on Monday, September 20th with 100% of the proceeds benefitting the American Cancer society and La Ligue Contre le cancer in France.

Who are the iconic designers? Donna Karan, Lanvin, Fendi, Jean Paul Gaultier, Givenchy, Armani, Catherine Malandrino, Diane von Furstenberg, Vivienne Westwood to name a few. For the complete list and to preview the dresses visit the Swarovski Element Facebook page HERE

How do you get to bid on them? The dresses will be on display all day (from 10am – 6pm) on Monday, September 20th and people interested in bidding can do so either in person at the auction, via phone or online at liveauctioneers.com. Be generous! Not only are you getting a one-of-a-kind designer dress, you’re money’s also going to a great cause. Happy bidding!

For more information about the gala auction click HERE

You’re Invited! Sept. 18th – Women’s Health Presents Are You Game?

It’s been a long week, I’m burnt out. How about you? After being on planes all summer and then diving into a wonderful week in New York for fashion shows, presentations and parties I’m inspired! And slightly sleep deprived. While I should be spending this weekend writing, writing, writing (and I will!), I need some physical activity to jump start my endorphins up that doesn’t involve running around the city in my Mui Mui’s.


Watch CBS News Videos Online

So TOMORROW, Saturday, Sept. 18th lets get active and join Women’s Health in their

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Backstage at Marc Jacobs SS2011 Show

NARS Cosmetics and Redken 5th Avenue joined forced to create the makeup and hair look for Marc Jacobs RTW Spripg 2011 fashion show.

LEAD MAKEUP ARTIST: François Nars, Founder & Creative Director of NARS Cosmetics
TREND: Glossy green eyes & deep matte lips

LOOK & INSPIRATION: “The look is very reminiscent of Angelica Houston in the 70s-the bleached brows and the deep eyes,” said François Nars. “I wanted them to look like iconic models from the 70s with a modern approach. Marc had images of what he wanted the makeup to look like – mimicking the colors of the clothing but not matching exactly.”

Get the look! Here are the key NARS products used for the show:
Face:

Eyes:

Lips:

LEAD HAIR STYLIST: Guido Palau for Redken
HIGHLIGHTS: Guido created four different looks for the show, using lots of flowers and hats.  Inspired simply by “Marc’s clothes”, he used a combination of two Redken products, Thickening Lotion and Quick Dry 18 Instant Finishing Spray.

For images for the show visit WWD.com

Haircut Discrimination

Did you know it’s illegal for hair salons to publish prices for men and woman’s haircuts at different rates? It violates the Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA Code and NY Human Rights Law. Who knew? Apparently Time Out New York

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Fashion’s Night Out 2010

Tonight is the 2nd annual Fashion’s Night Out in NYC.  If there’s one thing I learned from last year is you can’t do it all. So pick an area, create a list of places you’d like to visit,  and expect lines for any of the stores with larger events since they generally are the ones to hit capacity the quickest. No matter what though if you’re in NYC don’t skip it because it’s a fashionista’s Halloween and one hell of a party.

I’ve made it through (most of) my emails and here’s some exciting happenings. For more information visit fashionsnightout.com and follow them on twitter @FNONYC

Barneys New York 6 – 11PM @ Madison and 61st Street

Meet Mary-Kate and Ashley, Daphne Guinness, Simon Doonan, Alexander Wang, Jonathan Adler, Sue Devitt, David Neville and Marcus Wainwright +more. Click HERE for more details.

Henri Bendel 6 – 11PM @ 715 Fifth Avenue (at 56th St)

Marchesa, Olivia Palermo, Starbucks, Izak Zenou, Fekkai, Amazon Beauty and so much more! Click HERE for details.

Saks Fifth Avenue 6 – 11PM @ 611 Fifth Avenue (btw 49th & 50th St).

Meet designers Donna Karen, Victor & Rolf, Charlotte Ronson, Zac Posen +more. Plus Celebrity Psychic astrologer Kim Allen will be stationed at the Orlane, Paris counter and offering free readings to anyone that makes an Orlane, Paris purchase of $300+.

Bloomindale’s 6 – 11PM @ 59th Street

Ping Pong with Models and SPiN NY crew, Iron Chef Morimoto, meet designers John Varvatos,

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