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Mercedes Benz NY Fashion Week Fall 2008 Beauty and Fashion Coverage -- Samantha Pleet
Posted By Jan F. Lee On 6th February 2008 In City Pulse for BeautyNewsNYC.com
Mug shots of her close friends posted up in the front area, a runway lined with the height marks mimicking the background of a mug shot and fabulously fashionable clothes in which you’ll look like a rockstar even if you ended your night in jail (which nowadays is where they usually end up). Samantha Pleet’s Autumn/Winter 2008 collection definitely had a theme. I like to call it “jailhouse rock.” The twenty-six-year-old had a great collection of high-waisted pants, shorts and dresses worn with ripped opaque tights and ruffled collars (aka the “bandit blouse”) in subtle tones of black and creams. A mixture of “I’m a lady with curves…but I’ll still kick your ass.” The men were blessed with hip outerwear.
Both the hair and makeup was ‘60’s mod rocker mixed with ‘70’s bohemian chic to reflect the style of the collection. Make Up For Ever Key Makeup Artist, Katie Pellegrino, explained the “young, hip, super funky,” face that “almost looks like they spent a night in the can.” She and her team used two types of black eyeliner: a crème pencil, Aqua Eyes, in black #1 and a liquid in #0L. Some lips were red #207 and others were nude #8C. The face was nude and dewy. Are you thinking rock star fresh out of the cell after an overnight stint? You should be. All of the products used in the show were waterproof and long-lasting, which is why Samantha herself wears Make Up For Ever all the time (she especially loves the eyeliners).
Gregory Alan gave each smooth-textured hairdo a little surprise to make your eye pop right to it. Straight hair was interrupted with a ripple created with a large barrel curling iron or accented with crimped pieces. Free spirited was the theme and the coifs reflected the style of the clothing individual models were wearing. CHI Silk Infusion protected the hair from heat styling while Osis Mess Up Matte Gum provided texture.
If sentenced to a year in fashion prison, dear warden…let me be wearing Samantha Pleet.
(For more pictures and articles on the BeautyNewsNYC website, click on the title link.)
Mercedes Benz NY Fashion Week Fall 2008 Beauty and Fashion Coverage -- Tracy Reese
Look What The Wind Blew In…Tracy Reese Fall 2008 Collection
By Jan F. Lee On 8th February 2008 In City Pulse for BeautyNewsNYC
A storm was a brewin’ backstage at the Tracy Reese Fall 2008 show. Finola Hughes, host of Style’s How Do I Look?, gushed about the collection of nature-inspired prints (much like Reese's Spring collection), models were swept here and there and fervor of anticipation rained on everyone.
Finola Hughes behind the curtains at Tracy Reese.
Edris Nicholls of Edris Salon on 14th St. was very free spirited with the styles. “I’m just seeing what happens,” she says as she creates an updo-esque hairstyle of tussled curls. But most of the models rocked flowing romantic waves. First, she the applied FHI Hot Sauce throughout the hair. Then, the hair was parted down the middle and rolled into buns and dried with a blow dryer. After the hair was dry, they took down the buns and brushed the hair out, creating the waves.
Then came the eye of the storm. Or rather the storm on the eye. Mally Roncal, using Mally Beauty products, took the idea of a storm and put it on the eyelid. She layered plum, pink and black shimmery colors on the eye to create an intense, but wearable smoky eye. For the cheeks, the tapped on the tops of the apple a berry cheek color (to be named). She continued to apply the cheek color up to the sides of the eye and the top corner of the eye. Finally, she topped with a pink shimmer powder. “If its nice and soft and light, its not going to look crazy,” she says. They used the same berry cheek color and dabbed it on the lips “and married the whole thing together.”
The Sally Hansen Salon Collection made a splash on nails for the fifth season collabo. Blending and layering Orchid Bloom (Reese came up with all the names for the polishes) and Age Correct Nail Growth Treatment, a watercolor effect took shape.
All of the pieces were very feminine and figure flattering, many of the styles timeless and trendy at the same time. The bold coloring, such as kelly green and bright red, was refreshing and the neutral toned pieces are sure-fire staples to any wardrobe.
(For more pictures and articles on the BeautyNewsNYC website, click on the title link.)
By Jan F. Lee On 8th February 2008 In City Pulse for BeautyNewsNYC
A storm was a brewin’ backstage at the Tracy Reese Fall 2008 show. Finola Hughes, host of Style’s How Do I Look?, gushed about the collection of nature-inspired prints (much like Reese's Spring collection), models were swept here and there and fervor of anticipation rained on everyone.
Finola Hughes behind the curtains at Tracy Reese.Edris Nicholls of Edris Salon on 14th St. was very free spirited with the styles. “I’m just seeing what happens,” she says as she creates an updo-esque hairstyle of tussled curls. But most of the models rocked flowing romantic waves. First, she the applied FHI Hot Sauce throughout the hair. Then, the hair was parted down the middle and rolled into buns and dried with a blow dryer. After the hair was dry, they took down the buns and brushed the hair out, creating the waves.
Then came the eye of the storm. Or rather the storm on the eye. Mally Roncal, using Mally Beauty products, took the idea of a storm and put it on the eyelid. She layered plum, pink and black shimmery colors on the eye to create an intense, but wearable smoky eye. For the cheeks, the tapped on the tops of the apple a berry cheek color (to be named). She continued to apply the cheek color up to the sides of the eye and the top corner of the eye. Finally, she topped with a pink shimmer powder. “If its nice and soft and light, its not going to look crazy,” she says. They used the same berry cheek color and dabbed it on the lips “and married the whole thing together.”
The Sally Hansen Salon Collection made a splash on nails for the fifth season collabo. Blending and layering Orchid Bloom (Reese came up with all the names for the polishes) and Age Correct Nail Growth Treatment, a watercolor effect took shape.
All of the pieces were very feminine and figure flattering, many of the styles timeless and trendy at the same time. The bold coloring, such as kelly green and bright red, was refreshing and the neutral toned pieces are sure-fire staples to any wardrobe.
(For more pictures and articles on the BeautyNewsNYC website, click on the title link.)
Mercedes Benz NY Fashion Week Fall 2008 Beauty and Fashion Coverage -- Bumble and bumble Pre-Fashion Week Soiree
A Fashion Week Soiree at the House of Bumble
By Jan F. Lee On 6th February 2008 @ 07:20 In City Pulse for BeautyNewsNYC.com
Bumble and bumble kicked off Fashion Week this past Tuesday celebrating Bb.’s new hairspray, Spray de Mode. In The House of Bumble loft overlooking the new Apple store in Meatpacking, there was a semi ANTM reunion as former contestant Bre, Miss J and noted fashion photographer Nigel Barker were in attendance, as well as Richie Rich–half of the dynamic duo Heatherette.
Richie Rich gets a smooch from Miss J.
The décor of the fete: multi-colored lights, “newspaper headlines” of the hairsprays’ praises and real live models. Yes, posted up on pedestals, live models, done up by MAC, were scattered about the loft, talking to, shaking hands with and entertaining party goers as if we were interlopers happening upon their own party world. And we kind of were. Would a regular ol’ model do that? I don’t think so. These models weren’t picked out at a casting call. These models were chosen as winners from a Myspace contest. “They wanted ‘real’ people,” explained Howard McLaren, Creative Vice President of Bumble and bumble.
Everyone now and then, the music would dim and the voice of one of the models would come through the speakers, a spotlight would fall on that model and on the far back wall, projected video streamed footage of their respective photoshoots. Each person had a story that explained their “character.”
A petite character, “the boho banker,” worked a baggy blazer and crimped ‘do for the crowd. The sweetest older woman ever, “the surreal socialite” (in an ordinary case, I would use “old,” but you are only as old as you feel and she didn’t look like she was feeling old) sported a wild child hairstyle as she lounged on a chaise taking admirers. Some of the models, most notably “the wilde hatter,” sported ultra playful hats designed by haute couture milliner Stephen Jones, which added even more character to the, well, characters.
As for the guest of honor, the hairspray, available March 10th, has amazing hold capabilities and it actually brushes out of the hair just in case you made your bouffant a little too big for your liking. Before its launch, it was real world tested (as are all of their products) backstage at couture fashion shows, which are known for off-the-wall and out-of-this-world coifs. Although it got its start in couture shows, its for every day wear by guys and dolls of all ages and scenes, from the mods to the rockers and even hippies. “Its about flexibility,” says McLaren.
(For more pictures and articles on the BeautyNewsNYC website, click on the title link.)
By Jan F. Lee On 6th February 2008 @ 07:20 In City Pulse for BeautyNewsNYC.com
Bumble and bumble kicked off Fashion Week this past Tuesday celebrating Bb.’s new hairspray, Spray de Mode. In The House of Bumble loft overlooking the new Apple store in Meatpacking, there was a semi ANTM reunion as former contestant Bre, Miss J and noted fashion photographer Nigel Barker were in attendance, as well as Richie Rich–half of the dynamic duo Heatherette.
Richie Rich gets a smooch from Miss J. The décor of the fete: multi-colored lights, “newspaper headlines” of the hairsprays’ praises and real live models. Yes, posted up on pedestals, live models, done up by MAC, were scattered about the loft, talking to, shaking hands with and entertaining party goers as if we were interlopers happening upon their own party world. And we kind of were. Would a regular ol’ model do that? I don’t think so. These models weren’t picked out at a casting call. These models were chosen as winners from a Myspace contest. “They wanted ‘real’ people,” explained Howard McLaren, Creative Vice President of Bumble and bumble.
Everyone now and then, the music would dim and the voice of one of the models would come through the speakers, a spotlight would fall on that model and on the far back wall, projected video streamed footage of their respective photoshoots. Each person had a story that explained their “character.”
A petite character, “the boho banker,” worked a baggy blazer and crimped ‘do for the crowd. The sweetest older woman ever, “the surreal socialite” (in an ordinary case, I would use “old,” but you are only as old as you feel and she didn’t look like she was feeling old) sported a wild child hairstyle as she lounged on a chaise taking admirers. Some of the models, most notably “the wilde hatter,” sported ultra playful hats designed by haute couture milliner Stephen Jones, which added even more character to the, well, characters.
As for the guest of honor, the hairspray, available March 10th, has amazing hold capabilities and it actually brushes out of the hair just in case you made your bouffant a little too big for your liking. Before its launch, it was real world tested (as are all of their products) backstage at couture fashion shows, which are known for off-the-wall and out-of-this-world coifs. Although it got its start in couture shows, its for every day wear by guys and dolls of all ages and scenes, from the mods to the rockers and even hippies. “Its about flexibility,” says McLaren.
(For more pictures and articles on the BeautyNewsNYC website, click on the title link.)
Mercedes Benz NY Fashion Week Fall 2008 Beauty and Fashion Coverage -- Venexiana
Vexed by Venexiana
By Jan F. Lee On 8th February 2008 In City Pulse for BeautyNewsNYC.com
Designer Kati Stern presented Venexiana‘s Fall 2008 show attendees with flowing silhouettes, luxurious fur in camel, gold, burgundy and brown and structured jackets with deep, deep V-necks. Old Hollywood (think Betty Grable) was apparent, as well as the rocker glam that Stern is known for.
Source: Getty Images
The hair, structures curls to one side of the head “takes two seconds to do, but weeks to prepare for,” says hairstylist Karmela Lozina. Lots of work was put in to come up with the perfect gel formulation for staying power and a clean look of the Shirley Temples in the front and intricate “weaved“ design in the back. Sahag Air Power Hairspray and 3D Volumizing Hairspray also helped keep the style in place.
Kiss Nails custom-designed the nails for the show. Stern told them what she was looking for, they presented her with sample ideas and out comes the French manicure with a rhinestone in the upper left corner of the nail. Just as sophisticated and glamorous as the collection.
Kiss Nails are press-on manicures in a box. Just press one Kiss nail on top of your real nail (they come with a sticky glue on the back of them) and voila! A perfect manicure minus the salon. They come off easily with warm water and are sold in drugstores, mass market retailers nationwide and Walgreens.com.
(For more pictures and articles on the BeautyNewsNYC website, click on the title link.)
By Jan F. Lee On 8th February 2008 In City Pulse for BeautyNewsNYC.com
Designer Kati Stern presented Venexiana‘s Fall 2008 show attendees with flowing silhouettes, luxurious fur in camel, gold, burgundy and brown and structured jackets with deep, deep V-necks. Old Hollywood (think Betty Grable) was apparent, as well as the rocker glam that Stern is known for.
Source: Getty Images Venexiana designer Stern taking her walk down the runway. Would ya just look at the bob!
Especially in the pretty, yet edgy eye created by Lori Hamlin and her team. “It’s Rock ‘n’ Roll meets pretty,” she explains. “Katie is very Rock ‘n’ Roll.” Using products of various brands, Hamlin created a vibrant gold-moss and swept it on the lids. One whole box of Ardell individual lashes were applied on each eye, keeping up with the luxurious theme. The team stained the lips with a deep red with the finger while the models puckered.
The hair, structures curls to one side of the head “takes two seconds to do, but weeks to prepare for,” says hairstylist Karmela Lozina. Lots of work was put in to come up with the perfect gel formulation for staying power and a clean look of the Shirley Temples in the front and intricate “weaved“ design in the back. Sahag Air Power Hairspray and 3D Volumizing Hairspray also helped keep the style in place.
Kiss Nails custom-designed the nails for the show. Stern told them what she was looking for, they presented her with sample ideas and out comes the French manicure with a rhinestone in the upper left corner of the nail. Just as sophisticated and glamorous as the collection.
Kiss Nails are press-on manicures in a box. Just press one Kiss nail on top of your real nail (they come with a sticky glue on the back of them) and voila! A perfect manicure minus the salon. They come off easily with warm water and are sold in drugstores, mass market retailers nationwide and Walgreens.com.
(For more pictures and articles on the BeautyNewsNYC website, click on the title link.)
December 16, 2007
Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Spring 2008 Coverage -- BeautyNewsNYC.com
Reese’s Pieces Were Awesome!
By Jan F. Lee
For the 4th season, Tracy Reese partnered up with Sally Hansen to create a color collection of 8 shades for her Spring show inspired by exotic romanticism of North Africa, Tangier and Tunisia and their Salon line. The Sally Hansen team actually met and worked with Reese in her office to pick out colors, the collection justly compliments the Spring 2008 collection of vivid, high-voltage color. In the show, models wore Tunisian Sand—a shimmery beige. Other colors include a deep purple enhanced with gold shimmer called Arabian Night and a versatile pinkish orange color that looks pink against pink and looks orange against orange called Sumptuous Petal. The nail color collection will be available in stores March 2008.
Published 12th September 2007 @ 18:40 In City Pulse
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By Jan F. Lee
By Jan F. Lee
For the 4th season, Tracy Reese partnered up with Sally Hansen to create a color collection of 8 shades for her Spring show inspired by exotic romanticism of North Africa, Tangier and Tunisia and their Salon line. The Sally Hansen team actually met and worked with Reese in her office to pick out colors, the collection justly compliments the Spring 2008 collection of vivid, high-voltage color. In the show, models wore Tunisian Sand—a shimmery beige. Other colors include a deep purple enhanced with gold shimmer called Arabian Night and a versatile pinkish orange color that looks pink against pink and looks orange against orange called Sumptuous Petal. The nail color collection will be available in stores March 2008.
Super excitedly and full of spunk, make-up artist Mally Roncal, describes the make-up as “fresh and easy.” The models are rocking a full, natural-shaped brow, shimmery, bronzy lids atop dewy, glowy skin with the help of Mally Beauty products. On the cheeks is the crème blush Get Cheeky. The lip color, a mixture of a French Kiss lipstick and a unnamed nude lip gloss (both in production to debut soon) is inspired by her newborn twins. The difference between the models and her babies: “a lot of gloss to make it a little slutty,” she says followed a big smile. Mally Beauty is available at Bendel’s and QVC.
The hair, styled by Edris Nicholls of Edris Salon in NYC, is a fusion of a 30s sweep and two 70s braids. “Its easy to try. It’s fun. It’s accessible.” Edris started with blow-dried straight hair using FHI’s Hot Sauce, which infuses moisture into the hair via crystallized Jojoba and keeps the heat off of the hair. Create a part at one temple of the head. French braid the hair coming from each side of the part meeting at the nape of the neck on the opposite side of the head. All of the girls donned the Bruce Webber photo-inspired hairstyle. To give the style an eccentric, very matted look, Edris pulled at the braids. To seal the deal, she finished with Davines hairspray.
Published on 10th September 2007 @ 16:39 In City Pulse
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Diran Diran
By Jan F. Lee
Out of all the shows I have attended so far, the Loris Diran Spring 2008 collection is the most gorgeous and most wearable. Hooray! Every single piece, from the light tunics, to the cocktail dresses, right down to the body-hugging minis. I would wear it all. Unfortunately, buying one of these pieces is a whole ‘nother story.
Anyway, the models were made up as “glowing, bronzed goddesses that had been lying in sun” with all new MAX Factor products. Lauralee Davis, key make-up artist, and her team covered any blemishes on the face and body (since a lot of pieces were a little revealing, ooh-la-la), with Erace Secret Cover-up. The trio eyeshadow palette, Ravenous, which consists of a black, a bronze and a dark golden color, was used to make the eyes dramatic. Volume Couture mascara added even more drama to the mix. On the lip, super shiny Maxalicious lip gloss in Champagne Bath complimented the bronze look aimed for. All the products used are available in stores now, except the mascara, which will be available in November.
The models were living “la dolce vita” in their 50s and 60s glamour-meets-today hairdos. In order to get the junk-in-the-trunk-looking style, Christo of Christo Fifth Avenue, used a cylindrical-shaped hair foundation sponge under very teased hair. Curlisto Glow and Shine polished while Curlisto Hairspray kept it all in place. “You can wear the clothes anywhere,” although the hairstyle doesn’t translate exactly. But the ‘do sans sponge is simple and easy. Tease the hair at the crown of the head, hairspray and throw on a headband for a sexy Tracy Turnblad 2.0.
Published 12th September 2007 @ 18:40 In City Pulse
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By Jan F. Lee
Seeing twenty or so (insert your favorite 007 agent here)s strutting down the runway was an eyeful. With the James Bond action scene music bumping, Andrew Buckler set the mood for his men’s collection of futuristic bright colored suits, separates and swimsuits in his Spring 2008 Buckler show. I don’t know why, but the artificial weapons strapped to some of the models sculpted legs and arms had me a bit…shaken and stirred.
Inspired by Jude Law in the move A.I., Mark Edio for M.A.C. explains that the look is “very artificial, very mannequin, plastique looking.” He used base products to get a fluidity of skin tone from the face down to the chest. Using bronzer, he softly highlighted the face where the light naturally hits it, like the T-zone and right below the eye, instead of where you would normally apply a highlighter.
The hair, like in many other shows this season, was all about the individual models. Wigs cut loose near one eye were worn with the bright pieces. “Weighted long shapes are really in right now,” says Rusk Education Director Angela Greenland. A sleek James Bond ‘do complimented the pieces in the neutral tones.
Published on September 2007 @ 08:46 In City Pulse
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