She’s come a long way, baby. I just love this collection, which is Tory Burch’s best to date. It seems as though she took a big step back and reevaluated who she is, not just as a designer but as a woman. Enter a great sense of camaraderie and giving. With her foundation’s Tie-Dye Project, … Continue reading “Tory Burch NYFW Spring 2013 Collection: A World of Difference”
It’s ethereal ease all the way for Donna Karan’s Spring ’13 collection, and she doesn’t disappoint. It brimmed with all the draping you could possibly expect from the seasoned pro, but this time she fulfilled it with a cloud-like, diaphanous flow that feels like a dream. The palette: equally dulcet. It began with hazy-day shades, … Continue reading “Donna Karan NYFW Spring 2013 Collection: The Calm After the Storm”
Derek Lam: Estée Lauder creative makeup director Tom Pecheux led the makeup team to create this look along with manicurist Jin Soon Choi (I went to her salon in NYC for the first time a few weeks ago – a must! Her color selection is insane). Estée Lauder’s new Pure Color Nail Lacquer in So … Continue reading “Spring 2013 NYFW Beauty Recap Part II”
Taking the essence of romantic Victorian drama and then turning upside down for a sexy leather story, Catherine Malandrino displayed some serious silhouettes, mixed up with flirty sporty-wear, for Spring ’13. But the spotlight belongs to her gorgeous cutout technique, displayed through a mishmash of stretch-cotton jacquard, suede, and stretch-leather. Holey power mesh has never … Continue reading “Catherine Malandrino, Tracy Reese, and Timo Weiland NYFW Spring 2013 Collections”
The shows have officially kicked off! Here’s a look at some of the stand-out looks thus far (expect more daily updates!). Helmut Lang: The idea here was to create a lived in look. I love the side part and tousled waves, while the makeup was inspired by “an off-duty ‘90s girl on a Sunday morning … Continue reading “Spring 2013 NYFW Beauty Recap”
Before the DKNY show began, we were treated to Karlie’s (yup, as in Kloss) Kookies before the show. How sweet since we rushed straight from Derek Lam and didn’t have time to eat lunch (we never seem to eat lunch during FW!). After indulging in a little sweetness, the fantastic pace, energy, and music set … Continue reading “DKNY NYFW Spring 2013 Collection: Springtime, and the Living’s Easy”