Fashion designer extraordinaire, Isaac Mizrahi has partnered with Proper Attire Condoms to design the packaging for these 3 pretty little individually packed condoms pictured below. Proceeds from the sale of this capsule collection will benefit Planned Parenthood.
{Isaac Mizrahi for Proper Attire Condoms collection}
People’s Revolution put on the launch party for the event, so no surprise that founder, Kelly Coutrone came to support Isaac on the launch.
As I posted yesterday, everything from backstage, to the audience to the actual The Blonds Fall 2012 show was electrifying! What a scene, there could have been a fashion show just out of the outfits in the audience.
Unpredictable as ever and just as over-the-top show as we like to expect from a The Blonds Show it unforgettable with the Tron-like motorcycles draped across the stage, Phillip Blond taking the runway, blond ponytails coming out of laser cut motorcycle helmet’s, crystal corsets, models that actually seemed to be having fun, Sebastian Suave… I mean really, does it get any better then that?
Looking back at New York Fashion Week (which ended last month), I need to take a moment to share how exceptional it was concluding the festivities by going backstage to The Blonds Fall 2012 show. The Blonds has been a show that I have sadly missed in preview years due to conflict issues or logistics but never again! It was such a scene and the energy was electrifying. Backstage to the audience outfits to the actual show was beyond an experience!
I was going to make the backstage and show 1 post, but there’s too much amazingness to cover so I’m putting it in two separate ones.
A GLIMPSE BACKSTAGE:
THE HAIR –ahem blond ponytail wigs coming out of helmets!!
The Blonds hair was done by lead stylist, Laurent Philippon for Bumble and Bumble
Inspiration: Biker chicks and Johnny Depp in Cry Baby
Styling Methods: For guys: Wet hair with Thickening Hairspray and blowdry. Warm up Sumowax and apply all over the head. Style as needed to create a swoosh in front.
For girls: Create a wig wrap by spraying hair down with Prep then wrapping hair in sections around the head using Bb.Gel. Pin hair so it lays flat around the crown. Put on a wig cap and put on the helmet. Did I mention the wig was steamed to keep hair perfect?
Bumble and Bumble products used: Thickening Hairspray, Sumowax, Prep, Bb.Gel
{Phillipe Blond, founder and head designer for The Blonds backstage getting her hair done by Laurent Philippon}
{Backstage with it model Sebastien Suave — he showed me his Nintendo belt buckle. Jealous?}
THE NAILS! The team spent 130 hours on them!!!
The Blonds hair was done by lead stylist, Kristina Estabrooks for CND. She and her team spent 130 hours hand detailing biker babe manicures. No nail set was alike – crystals, glitter, leather, Phillipe Blond faces, crushed glass shards and acid washed denim designs were just a few of the styles to grace the runway. A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!
THE MAKEUP! Look at this incredible green cat eye!
I’ll just let you read off the MAC Cosmetics face chart to see the products used:
Global accessories brand, Kipling celebrated it’s 25th birthday at Helen Mills in NYC last week and took opportunity to launch their global art project, “Play With Bags”. Showcasing 8 artists from around the world, they handpicked former French fashion stylist Vincent Gapaillard, UK Photographer, Rankin, Belgian photographer Alex Salinas, Sarah Illenberger of Germany, Javier Mariscal of Spain, Li Wei of China, and Prince Lauder of Mexico. The artists were given the simple instruction to ‘Play with Bags’ using the Kipling “Classics Collection”, a small collection of modernized re-editions of classic Kipling styles in shades of tangerine and electric blue to create their works.
The birthday party featured all the works of the artist in a gallery set up and had a giant birthday card for guests to sign. There’s something so super 90s about Kipling, that it’s a good thing the 90s are coming back! While I’m not big on mini-backbacks (in general), I’m loving their tangerine duffle bags!
{I signed the birthday card}
{Kipling ‘Classics Collection’}
{Play with Bags}
In honor of this milestone, Kipling has also launched a unique site, www.25yearskipling.com, to keep fans updated on all the exciting projects and collaborations the brands working on throughout the year.
ROTHMANS celebrated the grand opening of their new NYC Flagship store with a live performance from BK band Caveman; who looked quite dapper, decked out in their ROTHMANS suits. To be honest, before going to the opening on 18th St. and Park, I had never been to their pre-location, (which has been around for the past 25 years!) all of one block south on 17th Street. Not a huge surprise considering it’s a mens store, although if I had any idea how cool it was, I would have recommended it to my male viewers much sooner!
I ran into a former college classmate during the opening who informed me of some of the changes between the the old and new location. Mainly, that the store still sticks to it foundation of showcasing established and emerging designers and it focus on the custom and ready made suits that’s it’s known for but has a lot more of a casual assortment and appeal for a younger male generation as well. The new store design is definitely a lot hipper at large spanning two floors at 11,000 sq feet.
{Inside the new ROTHMANS}
{Caveman’s Performance}
ROTHMANS is located at 22 Park Avenue South, despite what your iPhone may tell you if you attempt to map it, since it’s still locked on it’s former 17th Street location.
Agyness Deyn in Dr. Martens Spring/Summer 12 campaign
After consecutive seasons of model, Agyness Deyn posing for Dr. Martens ad campaigns, the duo are launching a limited edition collection together set to launch globally for Autumn/Winter 2012.
The partnership brings together two British icons, championing individual style and united spirit, that’s all the details that have been released thus far, but I hope the collection looks a lot like these boots I’ve been coveting.
Project Runway All Stars: Austin, Modo, Michael and KenleyMe with Mondo!
On Thursday Night, I had the pleasure of joining the surviving cast members of Project Runway All Stars and Nanette Lepore at her store in SoHo for a private viewing party of that night’s episode. With only four contestants left, Mondo Guerra, Austin Scarlett, Kenley Collins and Michael Costello, this was a particularly exciting episode considering it would determine the 3 finalists that would be showing in the finale (for their chance to have their collection sold at Neiman Marcus!).
Nanette Lepore was a guest judge on the episode (along with Gorgina Chapman and Isaac Mizrahi) and the winner of the challenge would have their design sold at her store with the proceeds going to Save the Garment District. Despite some difficulty in hearing the episode from within the store, it was really exciting being with the designers as they showcased their designs, although much more nerve racking over waiting for the announcement of who was in and out. In all honesty, at the level these finalist are at I thought all the designs we’re good. Austin, was safe, Mondo won and Kenley and Michael fell to the bottom. Michael design was a little long but I thought otherwise very LA and wearable (it reminds me of a T-Bags dress I once owned) and Kenley, who despite picking a fabulous print, cut the print a little off and was eliminated.
Nanette Lepore and Mondo surrounded by his design
Once the winner was announced, the designers final garments we’re put in the store for display and Mondo’s mass-produced design went on the racks officially for sale ($298). It’s so cute and spring, and I love that it has pockets! Congratulations Mondo!
{Season 1, Episode 10 Project Runway All Star Dresses}
{Austin adjusting his dress}
{Nanette Lepore and Kenley showing there’s not hard feelings over her elimination}
Where fashion meets soda, comes an all new partnership between designer, Jean Paul Gaultier Partners and Diet Coke. The brand has also appointed the world-renowned fashion designer as the new Creative Director of Diet Coke, who will be working his magic on a range of Diet Coke projects in 2012. Jean Paul Gaultier will bring his creative flair and fashion prowess to a limited edition collection of Diet Coke bottles and cans. He will also be developing online content, retail concepts and ad campaigns across Europe
The duo also announced today that they will be launching a series of three short films entitled “The Night & Day Serial Designer”, which will be available on YouTube over 3 consecutive days – today, March 8th through March 10th.
It’s bizarre, I don’t really know what to make of it. Although I do love JPG; Irene on the other hand, she’s got nice eye makeup, but otherwise she has 2 more episodes to win me over.
I am such a fan of Cynthia Rowley from her apparel to Band-Aid collaboration and now her as a person! Minutes before her Fall 2012 show Cynthia Rowley took a break from putting the finishing touches on her show to talk to a few special bloggers *inhale* myself included. And instead of being stressed and in need of a sedative, she was cool and collected and just excited. She talked about the music and the intricate hair style designed for the models and how all the pieces went together support the theme of craftsmanship which was the inspiration for her show.
I’ve never felt so welcome or had as much fun backstage at a show. Generally, I’m in and out, just there to interview the beauty sponsors, however this was no ordinary backstage…
As some of you know after going nut-so over the Cynthia Rowley BAND-AID’s they asked me to be a blogger ambassador last year for the collection! At that time they we’re limited edition, however due to the enormous success and popularity, the duo are collaborating again! And as part of the celebration, BAND-AID hosted a backstage lounge at the show and gave guests a sneak peek at the new collaboration, the BAND-AID Brand Beach Sport Kit. The kit ($10) which will launch May 2012 includes 20 newly designed bandages, 4 NEOSPORIN single use packets, and resealable plastic pouch to hold your beach essentials (and big enough to hold and protect your cell phone!).
Cynthia Rowley Fall 2012 Collection
So I hung out, made friends (that where I met my new bff Jenni from ISpyDIY!), and was all around blown away by the texture and craftsmanship that went into the hair created by amika. In contrast, MAKE UP FOR EVER did a nude and natural makeup application to balance the look.
GET THE LOOK! Here’s how to recreate the show’s hair and makeup:
Inspiration: “Cynthia and I wanted the hair to play with texture for the hair look. The clothes this season are so structured we wanted to contrast that with the hair. The idea of this look was for it to be free flowing; there is no beginning and no end.” – Duffy
How Duffy created the hair look:
1. Mouse was applied to the hair and it was rough dryed with the amika NRG Professional Hair Dryer
2. A figure-eight technique was used (around the crown of the head) which was created by pinning the hair around bobby pins
3. The figure-eight shape was sealed in with heat from the amika x Cynthia Rowley styler
4. Tight curls were created using a hot rod
5. The hair was then dragged out and brushed to create volume
6. Pieces were pulled and pinned
Since each girl’s hair was different Duffy selected the final style based on each individual girl, their personality and the clothes they looks they were modeling.
Makeup Look/Inspiration: The look was inspired by the women of the 40s – effortlessly natural, empowered, and clean. The skin had a dewy finish with supple bare lips. To add a slightly masculine edge, Lottie groomed the brows creating a full and fluffy appearance.
How Lottie created the makeup look:
Complexion: Lottie first mixed MAKE UP FOR EVER HD Invisible Cover Foundation with MAKE UP FOR EVER Uplight #12. She applied this mixture all over, which gave the models a flawless dewy canvas. To finish the look and set the make up, she used MAKE UP FOR EVER HD Microfinish Powder.
Brows: Lottie brushed the brows upwards to create a fluffy appearance. For added fullness, she filled in individual hairs with MAKE UP FOR EVER Brow Pencil and MAKE UP FOR EVER Waterproof Eyebrow Corrector. The brows were then kept in place using MAKE UP FOR EVER Brow Seal.
Lips: The lips were supple and hydrated with MAKE UP FOR EVER Moisturizing Lip Balm.
{SMASH star, Megan Hilty Backstage at Cynthia Rowley}
People’s Revolution put on the launch party for the event, so no surprise that founder, Kelly Coutrone came to support Isaac on the launch.
Safe sex never looked so good!
Complexion: Lottie first mixed MAKE UP FOR EVER HD Invisible Cover Foundation with MAKE UP FOR EVER Uplight #12. She applied this mixture all over, which gave the models a flawless dewy canvas. To finish the look and set the make up, she used MAKE UP FOR EVER HD Microfinish Powder.
