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Marni Spring 2013 Collection: Marni Talks…And I Listen

The best part about outfits consisting of clean blocks of color and crisp, graphic prints: they really leave room to have fun with your bag. Marni was thinking about firmness and sparseness for Spring ’13, calling the collection a “weightless exploration of volume.” The feel is genuinely modern and less about whimsy than previous shows, … Continue reading “Marni Spring 2013 Collection: Marni Talks…And I Listen”

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Milan Fashion Week Beauty Recap #2

The Milan shows have wrapped! Here’s a look at some of the standout looks. Please share your favorites in the comments! Missoni: It’s not often that you see matte hair, but that’s what the look was at Missoni. I’m still all about a healthy shine, but the bold lip that MAC created (a mix of … Continue reading “Milan Fashion Week Beauty Recap #2”

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Sergio Rossi Spring 2013 Collection: Dirty Pop

When it comes down to it, Milan Fashion Week is all about skins. Italians know their leather…and python and patent and so on, so it’s only natural shoes and bags reign supreme. Sergio Rossi seems to really understand this truth. I love the fact that their Spring 2013 collection is all about bowing down to … Continue reading “Sergio Rossi Spring 2013 Collection: Dirty Pop”

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Spring 2013 NYFW Beauty Recap Part V

And it’s a wrap! Here’s a look at the last of our NYFW beauty roundups. Michael Kors: One of my favorite collections this season, I love the graphic Pop Art Sixties eye that was created for the show. It works well against the models’ skin and with the natural lip (Shiseido Perfect Rouge in Vision … Continue reading “Spring 2013 NYFW Beauty Recap Part V”

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J. Mendel NYFW Spring 2013 Collection: The Art of Seduction

Celebrating the ten-year anniversary of ready-to-wear at J.Mendel, Gilles, heir to the fur throne, also celebrated a special kind of beauty, one that is light as air, not in your face (not to mention the launch of their eCommerce site!). The Spring ’13 show was a slow, paced progression, the way a fashion show is … Continue reading “J. Mendel NYFW Spring 2013 Collection: The Art of Seduction”

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Milly Spring NYFW 2013 Collection: For A Good Time, Call…Milly

Young and hip as always, Milly maintained her leg up on the freewheeling and flirty competition for Spring ’13, while sticking to her roots. Color-blocking still plays an important role for Milly. Playful without looking childish, some looks ride the sporty wave with super-slick paneling and slicker-yet clear and metallic-silver windbreakers, while others treat us … Continue reading “Milly Spring NYFW 2013 Collection: For A Good Time, Call…Milly”

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