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Fall 2012 NYFW Beauty Recap Part IV

A number of major shows walked today, but there was relatively little hair and makeup drama on the runway. For the most part side parts were once again prominently featured as well as lots of hairspray/gel for slicked back looks. Makeup was, for the most part, bare with a focus on dewy skin and a … Continue reading “Fall 2012 NYFW Beauty Recap Part IV”

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Thakoon Fall 2012 Backstage Beauty

There simply a no more glamorous place to have a show than The Plaza and fittingly everyone was cool as a cucumber backstage at Thakoon, who showed in a space on the hotel’s third floor. The designer’s collection this season was inspired by old movies, particularly ones set on the Upper East Side in New … Continue reading “Thakoon Fall 2012 Backstage Beauty”

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Fall 2012 NYFW Beauty Recap Part III

Things are moving along here at New York Fashion Week and here’s a look at some of the latest notable new beauty looks! Rag & Bone: We’ve been seeing a ton of off-center parts thus far this season, but Redken’s Guido Palau went for Rock-n-Roll-like center parted tousled hair at Rag & Bone (resulting from … Continue reading “Fall 2012 NYFW Beauty Recap Part III”

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Fall 2012 NYFW Beauty Recap Part II

It’s only day two of NYFW, but some beauty trends are already starting to emerge — mainly most designers are skipping the beach-y and natural and opting instead for lots of hairspray and gel. It’s also worth noting that while we’ve been seeing a number of sculptural updos, there haven’t been many simple buns or … Continue reading “Fall 2012 NYFW Beauty Recap Part II”

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Fall 2012 NYFW Beauty Recap

The shows have officially kicked off! Here’s a look at some of the stand-out looks thus far (expect more daily updates!) – Z Spoke by Zac Posen: A full brow, a crimson lip, and dusty black shadow reaching almost to the lash line…Who can focus on the clothes when Crystal Renn looks so incredibly stunning? … Continue reading “Fall 2012 NYFW Beauty Recap”

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Givenchy Spring 2012 Couture Collection: The Dark Horse

A basketball court gone eerily ethereal. This set the tone for Riccardo Tisci’s take on Givenchy Couture – and it’s not the gauzy, floral, effervescent Spring collection most designers have in mind. And we wouldn’t have Riccardo any other way! Inspired by the groundbreaking 1920s film Metropolis, there were industrial touches like bold metal spikes, not to … Continue reading “Givenchy Spring 2012 Couture Collection: The Dark Horse”

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