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NYFW: SKINGRAFT Spring/Summer 2014 Collection

1175330_10151609235465592_1729707328_nSKINGRAFT made its first New York fashion week appearance this year with a bang.  We didn’t know too much about this LA based designer before seeing the show, but we were soon mesmerized by what they had to offer.

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Motorcycle chic became a bit more relaxed and sporty as leather and mesh were paired with racing stripes and soft fabrics.  The color scheme, predominately black and white, was punctuated with canary yellow and an unexpected skull/bone print.  Some looks that were most memorable were a black laser cut leather top and skirt, which he showed together but can easily be worn separately, and a chiffon hoodie with racing stripes (how fun!).  Our personal favorite was dress with a surprising pairing of black leather and flowey chiffon, topped with a black leather motorcycle jacket – the perfect good girl gone bad look.

Learn more at http://store.skingraftdesigns.com

NYFW: Concept Korea Spring/Summer 2014 Collection

Concept Korea is a global project that publicizes Korea’s fashion culture throughout the world of fashion and shows four different talented designers from Korea each season during New York Fashion Week. Presented at Lincoln Center, it’s like four fashion shows in one, as each designer/label, KAAL E.sukae,  ChohBoko, beyond closet and Big Park showed off their unique look. In between each collection, the designer would tell a story through graphic visuals and blaring music to foreshadow their collection down the runway. We were lucky enough to sit front-row at this unique show.

KAAL E.sukae was the first collection to make its striking appearance down the runway.  The collection paid homage to the ultimate classic: black and white. It consisted of a very clean and structural esthetic, staying true to the designer’s inspiration from the bible phrase, “The stone the builder rejected has become the corner stone.”

ChohBoko was the second in line to send garments down the runway. His collection reminded me of Vivienne Westwood punk days with exaggerated colors and patterns. I will say, though, the most memorable outfit was when the models came down the runway with a matching voodoo doll.

Beyond closet — This one is for the boys! The collection consisted of modern sports wear. His spring 2014 collection was inspired by the views of everyday men going to the gym and their transformation from a gaunt state to more muscular and masculine.

Big park: His collection focused solely on silhouette, shape, and pattern. With making a blush leather jacket and a black skater skirt it was easy to see how parts of his collection could be incorporated into your everyday wardrobe.

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NYFW: Backstage at Jason Wu Spring 2014 Show with Lancome

Backstage at Jason Wu with Lancome

When you get invited to see the behind the scenes for a mega designer such as Jason Wu, you view every detail and you view it thoroughly. The designer himself said this collection was “a dialogue between construction and ease” and you certainly felt that before even seeing the garments. The hair by lead stylist Odile Gilbert was sleekly constructed into pristine ponytails with help from Kerastase’s Boucles D’Art mousse.

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NYFW: Christian Siriano Spring/Summer 2014

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Christian Siriano sure knows how to make Spring fashion fun. The 2008 Project Runway winner debuted his Spring/Summer 2014 line in a way that transported the spectator to a far away land. Imagine your perfect spring-time getaway; bold patterns, floral designs, crop tops, peplum, and feathers, there were so many gorgeous options to get you ready for that Spring or Summer vacation… can we pack our bags now?!

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NYFW: Backstage at Nicholas K S/S 2014 and NYX Cosmetics

MIT_3976.450x675Nicholas 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. Nicholas K Makeup Spring 14With 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

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Sneak Peek: Henri Bendel Fall/Holiday Preview

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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

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Shop.Layer.Repeat with Forever 21…

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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

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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.

Fashion Week Must haves

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

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On the Target for Spring {Sponsored}

Despite this erratic weather pattern we’re having of it’s warm out-it’s snowing-it’s warm out-it’s snowing… come snow or sun this week we ring in spring! So out with the dark and in with the brights. It’s time to introduce shades like aqua, yellow and coral back into our wardrobes and here are some fun ways to do so:

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For starters, if you’re not fully ready to embrace color (it is after all snowing out), now is a great time to transition your wardrobe by mixing

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NYFW Karen Walker Fall ’13 Kicks Up The Cool

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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.

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