Fashion Week is a swirling maelstrom of events, and even when you know the ropes it’s easy to get swept up in the madness. But for Hervé Léger Spring 2-14 show, it couldn’t have been simpler to find my way to the Theater at Lincoln Center: I just followed the crowds of women swathed in the brand’s signature bandage dresses.
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
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,
Ombre nails, bold lips, aristocratic next day hair — needless to say I loved everything about being backstage at CFDA designer, Daniel Vosovic’s Fall 2013 Fashion Preview. (If you missed my post on the collection from earlier this month click HERE). Daniel is a true perfectionist, right down to the messy hair. His messy hair was even perfect!
Hosted at the W Hotel in Union Square I was greeted backstage by the beauty team. New makeup line, MAKE created the look in collaboration with Vosovic. Led by Kristin Hilton, MAKE’s team
That Daniel Vosovic… I tell you, I’ve had the divine pleasure of knowing him and that million dollar smile of his pre-Project Runway (we went to college together) and watching that brilliant mind of his evolve is such a joy. Especially since this may be favorite collection of his yet! Inspired by the modern day female aristocrat (who has a hint of a rebellion in her). This bold woman cravesa colorful,
We have always looked to Karen Walker’s collections for that unexplainable hint of cool, with a splash of quirk. Well this season, the mix of textures was the perfect storm of feminine florals, drool worthy draping and a color palette that wouldn’t quit. Described as “An alternative view to prettiness” this menagerie of textured fabrics and super styling (no one rocks socks like the Karen Walker girl) proved that beauty has many layers, and some stellar accessories.
The harsh winter winds seem to be subsiding in true March fashion coming in like a lion and out like a lamb. The same could be said for Clover Canyon’s Fall 2013 presentation, a statement making roar coming from their exceptional “Winter Palace” prints and while a feminine softness echoed throughout from ethereal color combinations, dainty details and romantic hair and make up by Kevyn Aucoin beauty.
I’m always in constant amazement of these two suspender wearing, burly gentleman Jeffrey Costello and Robert Tagliapietra of Costello Tagliapietra and the beautiful, feminine collections they create every season. I just about told them as much when I finally met the duo last year at a party hosted by Cyndi Lauper (brain still exploding meeting that many people I admire in one night).
This New York Fashion Week season marks the first time I went backstage for one of their shows. And I haven’t been able to get this red/pink lip created by Maki Ryoke for MAC Cosmetics out of my head ever since. Literally that punch of color (the combination of MAC Lady Danger lipstick with MAC Pro Process Magenta Pigment on top) took my breath away. If there’s one lip look I’d like to take away from this season, this is it!
DANNIJO, which is founded by sister duo Danielle & Jodie Snyder, hosts a collection of eclectic and visually stunning jewelry hand-made in NY. Their Fall 2013 presentation, the jewelry collection was inspired by old Hollywood, in particular the key fashion icon Elizabeth Taylor. Hosted at the Jane Hotel — or rather that was the location. It was technically hosted by Rashida Jones and
You know when you have a glamorous party and you invite every one of your fashionable friends and when they show up your are so engrossed with all the insane details of their outfit you forget to offer them champagne? Yeah, that was the Alice + Olivia presentation.
