The term “femme fatale” was heard more than a few times this season at Mercedes Benz New York Fashion Week, and I am always glad to see more structured feminine looks. Of course, my favorite era of fashion was the late 50′s to mid-60′s, and those shape…
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Chadwick Bell moves into my top five designers after this season’s show
Mally Beauty releases a limited edition Fashion Week Kit with all the essentials fashionistas need
Mercedes Benz New York Fashion Week is an amazing time for anyone who is able to go. Not only do you get to see some of the most amazing fashion (both runway and street), but you get a firsthand look at the up and coming beauty trends. In a way, it’s like looking in a crystal ball – you get the details on new products, new looks, and new ways to wear the products you already have.
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Lorena Sarbu at Mercedes Benz New York Fashion Week: Fall/Winter 2012 Presentation
Lorena Sarbu already has quite a following in Hollywood, and only just opened her New York showroom in 2010. Her gowns are available at Bergdorf Goodman and Saks Fifth Avenue.
Backstage at Joy Cioci for Mercedes Benz New York Fashion Week
Seductively savage was the name of the game backstage with CND at Joy Cioci. To compliment the dark edgy lines of the clothes, CND artist Candace Mandiccino created a fishnet tipped almond shaped nail that was very femme fatale. First, the nail is filed into a feminine, seductive almond shape and painted with Putty, [...]
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Hair color know-how with Kris Sorbie, the Education Artistic Director of Redken 5th Avenue
Struggling to figure out what shade of color goes best with your skin tone? Kris Sorbie, Education Artistic Director of Redken 5th Avenue has some easy tips to make sure you choose the right one.
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Nicole Scherzinger announces on Twitter her new spot as spokesperson for Herbal Essences
Remember the Pussycat Dolls? I try to forget them too, but some os their tunes are pretty catchy, no? Well, the beauty who fronted the Dolls and won the tenth season of Dancing With the Stars, Nicole Scherzinger, announced recently that she is “doing the Herbal.”
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If you’re not handy with nail art, try Kiss Nail Dress to get artistic fingernails
As much as I want to be uber-talented when it comes to nail art, the sad truth is I’m not. I’m not even close. I’ve never been able to color within the lines, and when it comes to nail polish, that’s kind of a problem. But with the new nail stickers out, I can have amazing nails without the hassle of paint and UV lamps.
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Look festive even if you can’t make it to Carnaval this year with Mattese Elite
Can’t make it to Carnival in Rio de Janeiro this year? You can at least look as if you just came back from the world’s best party with a glowing (fake) tan and one (or a combination) of these bright colors from Mattese Elite.
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Packing for New York Fashion Week: the essential beauty portables
I am guilty of trying to carry everything with me. I will have a makeup bag, extra flats, two chargers, an iPhone, an iPad, a Flip camera, a small tripod, assorted periodicals, a box of business cards, a refillable bottle of water, and some sort of snack. It’s ridiculous. But after doing this for a few seasons, I’ve narrowed down exactly what I need to an artform. This is what will be residing in my makeup bag that will accompany my “purse”.
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Packing for New York Fashion Week: the beauty essentials
Packing for Fashion Week is tricky. You never know what you’re going to need, and space is at a premium. I usually separate my beauty products into three bags: essentials, which are in my suitcase and don’t leave the hotel; portable, things that stay in my purse at all times; and makeup, which usually consists of one really versatile palette with brushes that also stay back at the hotel.
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