Nicholas K started off fashion week with a display of garments that had elements of delicate draping and utilitarian strength. This mix of sensual techniques balanced by rugged accents were said to be inspired by the Apache reservation the designers spent time at during their childhood. The entire look transported the crowd to another place, where the planes are endless and the sun beams are intense. 
With a beauty look created by celebrity makeup artist Daniel Martin for NYX Cosmetics you got the message this was a collection for those intending on having adventures. Cheeks kissed with
Lara Eurdolian, Pretty Connected Beauty Blog
NYFW: Backstage at Nicholas K S/S 2014 and NYX Cosmetics
NYFW: Backstage at Mara Hoffman SS14 with TIGI
It is pretty much impossible to not be happy when you’re around Mara Hoffman and her collection. The Mara Hoffman’s Spring Summer 2014 collection was full of color, light, and joy —an embracement of the rainbow and all the positive diversity of light, love, and manifestation that it represents. The collection stayed true to her classic silhouettes and brought chiffons,
PC Featured in In Touch Weekly!
Remember all of my covered as COVERGIRL’s red carpet corespondent for In Touch Weekly’s post-VMA Icons & Idols party? (If not click HERE). Well In Touch included a little blurb about my role in this weeks issue and picture of me with NERVO on the red carpet. (Turn to page 30!)
“COVERGIRL Red Carpet Correspondent, Lara Eurdolian, prettyconnected.com, chatted up VIPs about their favorite #COVERMOMENT of the night. But fashion and beauty weren’t the only things on display on the In Touch’s red hot, red carpet. COVERGIRL’s mani-cam invited guests to show off their rockstar nail art.”
{Giveaway} Win $350 worth of Beauty Products from SpaceNK!
Happy Friday everyone! For this weeks giveaway I’m so excited to be giving away $350 worth of beauty products from one of my favorite retailers, Space NK! The giveaway includes a selection of must-have products from 28 of their featured brands including Lipstick Queen, Bumble and Bumble, By Terry, Caudalie, Clark’s Botanical, Hourglass, Oribe and more! (Full list featured at the bottom of the post).
Whether you’re looking to transition your skincare regimen or update your beauty look for fall, be sure to visit Space NK on September 12th for their “Autumn Beauty Edit” event that’s being hosted at all 24 of their US locations. During this special, one-day-only shopping event, guests can meet with experts from the brands they carry for personalized classes, makeovers, advice and tips. And for shoppers who spend $250, they will receive the gift bag we’re giving away (valued at $350)!
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WHAT’S IN THE BAG:
Thursday Inspiration: Do More of What You Love {Sponsored}
“Never continue in a job you don’t enjoy. If you’re happy in what you’re doing, you’ll like yourself, you’ll have inner peace. And if you have that, along with physical health, you will have had more success than you could possibly have imagined.” – Johnny Carson
Being a full-time blogger isn’t a job per say, it’s more of a lifestyle. One that if you plan on being successful at you need to be very passionate about since it goes beyond a full-time job. A job you leave at the end of the day, not the case with your lifestyle — it’s virtually impossible to escape. And I feel so fortunate to be in a generation of bloggers that started sites before it was trendy and 4 years later we’re still making up the rules and evolving.
Sneak Peek: Henri Bendel Fall/Holiday Preview
In the coming months Henri Bendel’s will start to roll out their fall merchandise which includes some of their classic silhouettes in a whole new range of colors as well as unique jewelry items and giftables as we get into holiday. This season the retailer is launching a whole series of
Shop.Layer.Repeat with Forever 21…
This morning I was treated to breakfast by Forever 21 at their massively large location in Times Square for a sneak peek of the brands fall collection launching this Friday! Highlighting layering as the
Celebrating Elie Tahari Day with Joan Rivers #ElieTahari40
Elie Tahari has come a long way since coming to this country with only $100 in his pocket. His first fashion job was out of Newark selling hats and gloves on the street and decades later he’s built a dynasty. It’s an inspiring story; one that continues today with yet another milestone in the designers career. Today, is Elie Tahari’s 40th Anniversary and with that he’s earned the accolade of a holiday. Going forward September 4th is now Elie Tahari Day! It doesn’t get more official then an opening speech by Joan Rivers and a signed proclamation by Mayor Bloomberg.
Chic for Fashion Week: My 10 Must-Haves for #NYFW
Fashion week is once again upon us and as I’ll be running around town all week from Lincoln Center to Milk Studios to catch the shows, be sure to follow me @prettyconnected on instagram and twitter for all the latest happenings backstage and front! And as part of preparing for the big week ahead, here’s my go to list of products to keep me calm, collected and undoubtedly chic for fashion week.
1. myCharge Summit 3000 ($79.99) – this may be your most important purchase for all of fashion week. In fact I don’t think I would have made it through last season without it. With up to
Bra Chats: Dinner with Bali Intimates
If there’s one conversation I never shy away from it’s talking bras. As a closet 30DDD, 32DD, 32DDD and occasional 34DD – it varies from brand to brand and from expert to expert – I know the importance of finding a good bra! At my size, anything less leads to a) uni-boob/under-arm-book/unflattering shape, b) back pain, c) bras that stretch out, or d) all of the above and are a waste of $$$.
Recently, I had dinner with the Bali team (which makes one of my favorite bras, the Passion for Comfort Shaping Underwire – great support and separation) to chat intimates and get the skinny on some of their new styles.