NYFW: The Backstage Beauty at Thom Browne Fall 2013

Thom Browne Fall 2013

The third floor of Center 548 could have been mistaken for the dressing rooms of a major theatrical production… or maybe that’s exactly what it was. On one side of an intensely long arrangement of tables was the Bumble and Bumble hair station where fine tooth combs went up and down in harmony building levels of volume that would make Marie Antoinette heights look tame. Across the row, faces were going pale, pretty much porcelain, by an army of MAC make up artists being lead by Sil Bruinsma. Sil took a minute to explain how the look came about for Thom Browne‘s regal collection and the basis was fantasy.

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A moment with Alexandre Birman…

Alexandre Birman

I LOVE Alexandre Birman. Last fashion week, I had the pleasure of meeting the Brazilian footwear designer at the store opening of his new contemporary shoe label, Schutz. This season the designer was in town for a special evening at Saks Fifth Avenue for the debut of his spring 2013 collection for namesake high-end label, Alexandre Birman. Mr. Birman personally helped guests shop the collection (including actress Kelly Rutherford who made a surprise appearance) and signed shoes purchased at the event.

Infamous for his work with exotic skins, we saw a lot with snakeskin in this collection. The moment he entered the event and spotted me holding his cobalt sandals with the intricate cutouts at the ankle, he came over to

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EVENT: 2/20 Space.NK Hosts Master Class in Spring Beauty

Tired of your old beauty routine and need a little help updating it for spring? Then save the date. On Wednesday, February 20th, Space NK will host “A Master Class in Spring Beauty” across the country at all of their 22 US locations. During the one-day-only shopping event, they will present the latest in spring beauty, translating runway trends into wearable looks. Guests can meet the experts behind the brands for personalized classes, makeovers, advice and tips. (Event times, featured experts and services will vary by store location so call your local Space.NK for exact details, or just head in and be surprised.)

Space NK February 20 GWP

Plus as an added bonus… during the event (while supplies last), shoppers who spend $250 will receive a gift bag featuring a selection of must-haves from 25 of our featured brands (deluxe, travel and full-size items). For those unable to attend an in-store event, this gift with purchase will also be available to online at spacenk.com on February 20th.

Valued at more than $325, the gift bag includes:

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NYFW: Rebecca Taylor Gets An Edge For Fall 2013

Rebecca Taylor Fall 2013 Show

A snow storm couldn’t prevent the show from going on. However it’s melted remnants around the Highline Stage area of the meatpacking did pose a challenge for a chic shoe choice. Once off the slippery, soggy sidewalks, the crowd inside for Rebecca Taylor was buzzing. I overheard someone coming from backstage saying “it’s a really good kind of different for her, I think people will love it”.

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