The Another New York Fashion Week came and went. And unlike this spring, which was all about heavy contouring and strobing, we have saw a push for more natural, luminous skin. The looks may be more subdued, but that doesn’t mean you have to put your bronzers and highlighters away quite yet; just use them in a softer manner to enhance your natural glow.
To celebrate the power of women, Reebok hosted a women’s focused party to fuse the worlds of fitness and fashion together to mark the end of New York fashion week. Constantly challenging women to showcase their fierce, tough beauty, Reebok is passionate about connecting females from all walks of life. The evening celebrates Reebok’s heritage as a lifestyle fitness brand by bringing music, fashion, and fitness to life under one roof.
Iconic men’s fragrance brand, Aramis has launched it’s latest scent, Aramis Black. Polished with mystery and intrigue it’s an easy fragrance to take him for day to night. Inspired by the contemporary gentleman the fragrance opens with the vibrant accents of grapefruit fused the leafy notes of lentiscus and the crisp and peppery facets of elemi.
Hi friends! As some of you know I helped start, Share Your Beauty the first beauty product donation program, in partnership with the non-profit organization Family-to-Family. Together we organize drives and events to collect beauty and hygiene products and deliver them to shelters and teen centers in NYC and the tri-state area.
We’d love your support with donations of any unused beauty and haircare products (unopened samples will also be accepted) for a special drive we’re working on. Anyone that donates 10+ products will receive a $20 credit to the PRIV app. PRIV brings your favorite beauty services including manicures, blowouts, and makeup applications directly to your location; anytime, anywhere.
Get those credit cards ready! The legendary Gilt City Warehouse Sale is back in NYC on Friday, October 2nd through Sunday, October 4th at The Altman Building. You’ll find luxe clothing, accessories and home décor from top designer brands, all at up to 80% off retail.
Lights, camera, fashion! Last week James and I joined Macy’s for the live viewing of Fashion’s Front Row. The show which took place at Madison Square Garden will air nationwide on E! Wednesday, September 23rd at 8pm EST.
The show featured a runway show of designs from Heidi by Heidi Klum Intimates, Hello Kitty, I.N.C International Concepts, Jessica Simpson, Levi’s, Ryan Seacrest Distinction, Sean John, Thalia Sodi, Tommy Hilfiger and Macy’s Imposure featuring Rachel Roy and the Designers of Nineteenth Amendment. Hosted by E! hosts Giuliana Rancic and Brad Goreski, highlights included opening remarks by Diane von Furstenberg on behalf of the CDFA, appearances by Tommy Hilfiger and Heidi Klum, performances by Nate Ruess and Jason Derulo, as well as a surprise performance of YMCA by the Village People. Also the fashion show — or more like the little girl synchronized dance party for the Hello Kitty show is not to be missed!
MAC Cosmetics is on a role with their collaborations! While taking over fashion week (they always dominate the backstage beauty scene), the brand announced a collaboration with designer, Jeremy Scott during his New York Fashion Week show. To Coincide with the New York premiere of Jeremy Scott: The People’s Designer, Jeremy Scott released his first-ever beauty exclusive. Available only in a special M.A.C red, the color comes enclosed in a Scott-designed tube.
Backstage at Nanette Lepore‘ Spring Summer 16 collection, Stila Cosmetics and Caption Polish brought forth an effortless downtown girl look. Channeling a “Pop Art Princess” theme for the makeup, the look was all about the eyes. Lead by makeup artist Charlie Riddle, the look was inspired by a cool downtown New York City. To create the look the team mixed and matched Stila’s smudge sticks in Cobalt Turquoise and Sienna or Stila’s Stay All Day liner Pink Paradise on the top and bottom lid. After creating bold pop of color on the eyes they finished it off with Stila’s “Huge Extreme Lash Mascara.” The rest of the skin was prepped with Stila’s All Day foundation and Stay All Day Bronzer. For those of you who want to get the look at home, Riddle recommends “choosing your favorite bright colored eye pencil and line your eyes as thick or as thin as you desire”. Don’t be afraid for go for it!
Going in a different direction then the makeup, the nails led by Soo Kim for Caption Polish was a Bold black with white accents. Following the downtown girl inspiration from the collection the nail look reflected an untailored look. Nanette wanted an edgy nail that was still feminine. The look was created starting with Caption Polish Base Coat then two coats of Look, Don’t Touch. Once the coats were completely dry the team then used the white polish shade, Heaven Help Me, which was applied in light brush strokes in different directions.
After 23 years, Anna Sui moved her New York City flagship boutique from its residence at 113 Greene Street to 484 Broome St. Sui opened shop in the ’90s long before Soho was the shopping mecca it’s become today and thanks to early adopters like herself made the area one of NYC’s best attractions. After two decades in the original location the lease was up and it was time for a change (for the better).
According to Sui, “all the cooler shops are moving south”. The new location matches that cool-girl vibe while aligning with the designer’s unique sensibility and aesthetic: lavender walls with black and white vintage wallpaper, red-stained floor, Tiffany lamps, rock posters, Victorian flea-market furniture festooned with carved roses, painted glossy black and upholstered in purple velvet.
