tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83239606546329261612024-03-14T10:44:17.366-07:00Spirit Of A Dream2 small town girls that dream of fashion.Stephanie & Silvyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17703985773857442377noreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8323960654632926161.post-85380066944425348972013-10-07T09:41:00.000-07:002013-10-07T21:50:39.199-07:00Re-creating Dior's S/S '13 Couture Jeweled Lips<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">(Left: Dior S/S '13 Couture Right: Spirit Of A Dream's take)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Even as fall is beginning to make its presence known, and we celebrate the wrap up of yet another women's runway season--our hearts are still stuck two seasons back. Raf Simon's Spring 2013 Couture collection for Dior is still burned in our minds, specifically that magical make up. Dior's jewel encrusted lips are both playful and elegant. The look may have premiered for the Spring '13 season, but we're still sporting this look into the fall season. It's a great choice for both clubbing or fall parties. Try matching your stones to fall's most beautiful lip colors: plums, deep reds, burnt oranges, and for a daringly sleek look try black! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Swarovski Rhinestones (For best results buy a package of both small and medium sized stones, I purchase 3 packages in total, this depends on the size of your lips. The packages are easily found at <i>Michaels</i>)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Eyelash Glue (We used e.l.f's)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><u>Step 1</u>: Apply lipstick in a shade that compliments your rhinestones (Silvya used her Tom Ford lipstick in Bruised Plum). </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><u>Step 2</u>: It is best to start with the outline of your lips and work your way in. Dior exaggerated the cupids bow, placing those stones slightly outside the natural lip line. To make things easier, Silvya decided to follow the natural lip line. Apply a small amount of eyelash glue to the place where you will be applying the stone, then set the stone on top. Time is of the essence --the glue will dry fast! In this step apply the smaller size of stone. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><u>Step 3</u>: After you have finished the outline, continue with a second row of small stones, using the same method. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><u>Step 4</u>: Once you have finished the two outer rows, fill in the inner most portion of the lip with the larger size of stone. Be mindful the closer in you go that you do not ingest any glue or place a stone so far up on your lip that it enters your mouth. </span>Stephanie & Silvyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17703985773857442377noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8323960654632926161.post-61952732892048487652013-09-25T14:34:00.001-07:002013-09-25T14:34:48.342-07:00Sidewalk Film Festival 2013<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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at our local film festival. That year was also the first time we had
ever attended. In 2012, we unfortunately did not get to see many
films however we did manage to catch Adam Wingard's American horror
film, V/H/S. V/H/S is about a group of guys that find a collection of homemade horror short films. The film itself was a hit or miss depending on the short film. The
experience of the film was heightened because we got to see it in an
intimate theater in a less then safe area, at a late hour. This year we decided to actually take the whole weekend to check out some of the latest independent films. The festival had a wide offering of movies & documentaries from all genres and styles. Below are the featured films that stood out to us and we highly recommend.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">The first film we attended was <i>Zero Charisma</i>, a movie about a dungeon master/role playing gamer who meets a charismatic and handsome fellow gamer that challenges his quest. This movie provided a lot of laughs and nerdy jokes. However, it does not improve the image of the nerd. I did notice <i>Zero Charisma</i> paralleled the old style nerd with the new style, hipster nerd. <i>Zero Charisma</i> is set to premier at NY Comic Con & a limited release in October. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><i>Coldwater, </i>not to be mistaken with the 1994 French film, is a drama about a teenage boy's struggles to survive in a juvenile detention facility where the staff dangerously mistreats the boys. Vincent Grashaw's film was hard to watch and very gruesome at times, yet was very enjoyable and kept the audience enthralled. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">After <i>Coldwater</i> we needed some comedy. So we sought out Matthew Perkins' <i>The Little Tin Man. </i>Tin Man is a cute, heart warming film about a dwarf actor that is tired of only getting typical roles for his stature. So he sets out to impress Martin Scorsese in order to land a role as the Tin Man in his Wizard of Oz remake. The film was funny & inspiring, starring <i>Pitch Perfect</i> writer Kay Cannon. </span></div>
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Stephanie & Silvyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17703985773857442377noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8323960654632926161.post-9176314212726115862013-08-27T09:36:00.000-07:002013-08-27T11:26:54.050-07:00Making The Cut<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">I'm a 3rd generation pixie wearer in my family. It started with my grandmother when she was a model in a hair competition in the 1960's. The stylist gave her a Vidal Sassoon inspired geometrical crop that ended up being the winning cut of the show. Fast forward</span><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"> to the late 80s when my mom decided to get a super short pixie that has remained her signature style today. I then followed in their footsteps my junior year of high school. So I guess you can say it's a tradition among the Voigt family women.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">For most I suppose the style can be quite scary, but for me it was never a frowned upon cut or one that created question of femininity. As a child peeking through the doorway of our bathroom, I would watch my mother put her daily face on and think she was the most elegant, feminine person I know--and she truly was. She instilled in me a mentality that you should never be ruled by trends or social expectation. Fashion is fun, and it should be what YOU make of it. Because after all nothing is permanent and you are always welcome to evolve once you feel the need to. If you are worried about pulling off this look, I believe having this mindset is essential. Ever heard the saying that confidence is attractive?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">So you want the cut, now how to go about it?! Should you just take the dive? Perhaps. If you are brave about it. I wasn't quite as brave as my mother & grandmother and instead turned it into a 4-step process.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><b>Step 1?</b> Start going shorter! My first plan of action was to go from my long, mid back gracing hair to a short bob ala Kiera Knightley a few years ago. If you liked this look you can move to step 2.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><b>Step 2? </b>Analyze your face shape and try to find a short style that will compliment your features. A quick Google will find tons of material on the subject. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><b>Step 3? </b>For my first pixie I chose a slightly longer version. I think it's very important to choose a stylist you trust and to always provide a picture! I brought in <a href="http://www.realbollywood.com/upimages/agyness-deyn423.jpg" target="_blank">this</a> shot of Agyness Deyn when she had slightly longer bangs to frame the face, making it feel like more hair was there.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><b>Step 4? </b>Carpe diem! This time I brought in a shot of Mia Farrow from Rosemary's baby and received the hairstyle that I now keep today. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">You might notice that all of my muses are from the past. This is not on accident. While there are many women who rock the cut today, I feel like the following list shows the women that gave the cut its infamy. They did it first, and I still believe they did it best. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">It is often Vidal Sassoon that is credited with giving Mia Farrow her iconic pixie, but this is a myth. Mia Farrow actually gave the hair cut to herself first while filming Peyton Place. She hacked off her long locks with a pair of fingernail scissors, shocking those around her. There are rumors of an emotional breakdown surrounding the incident, but I believe her character off Peyton Place's explanation as to why, is likely true to life:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">"You know what it really means? It really means I got tired of my long hair. Simple."</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">As a publicity stunt, Vidal Sassoon was brought on the set of Rosemary's baby to trim Mia's pixie and the shots taken on this day catapulted both Mia & Vidal into the pixie hall of fame. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Andy Warhol's superstar, Edie Sedgwick was the trail-blazer of being famous for simply being yourself. Shortly after arriving to the factory she made the famous cut, due to her hair being severely damaged from the teased beehive she sported before. Unable to get her hair to the white blonde shade she desired, she opted for a silver hair spray. Rumor is she did it to match Andy Warhol's hairstyle, although conflicting versions of this story exists. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">The most famous gamine of all, Audrey was one of the first champions of this look. Most of the time she was seen with a slightly longer pixie in which she clipped back the sides using bobby pins. For a short period of time in the 50's however, she sported a shorter pixie that will forever be my favorite look of hers. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Jean Seberg's pixie adventures began when Otto Preminger plucked her from a small farm in Iowa and cast her in his Joan of Arc film. For the role young Jean had to shave her head. She would go on to become French New Wave's sweetheart in roles such as </span><i style="background-color: white; line-height: 19.1875px;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">À bout de souffle.</span></i><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; text-align: center;">Another must have for me, ankle boots! I was looking for comfortable ankle boots with some edge. The ones pictured where found at Target by Stephanie & they are perfect. They are extremely comfortable with a small heel. Find these shoes <a href="http://www.target.com/p/women-s-mossimo-supply-co-kaden-studded-strap-ankle-boot-black/-/A-14501487" target="_blank">here</a>!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Been coveting Chanel Azure lately. Too bad my current bank accounts don't allow for such extravagance. Went to my local grocery store today to find this little gem in the aisles! N.Y.C. has come out with a near dead-ringer for Azure. The quality is okay, but the color pay off is great. Maybe this will satisfy my cravings for now.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Here's to being cheap && looking expensive!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">N.Y.C. Quick Dry Nail Polish in 206 East Village $1.72</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"> I have a thing for rocks, especially any mineral or polished stone. As a child when we vacationed in Florida, there was a souvenir shop we always frequented, and my parents would allot $20 per kid for trinkets. They had a case full of polished rocks & I would leave each time with a bag of $20 rocks.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Red lipstick has become an iconic, bold shade. When worn the color expresses power and confidence. A classic red lip is timeless as seen on celebrities of the past like Marylin Monroe or of the present: Gwen Stefani, Rihanna and Rita Ora. The red lip trend has increased in popularity over the years that today it can be seen on almost every starlet at least once. Now that the trend is so wearable there are many color option by a wide variety of cosmetic brands. My favorite reds are by MAC. I have tried out Russian Red, Chili, Lady Danger and Ruby Woo. </span><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Russian Red is a classic red, that unfortunately I lost on a trip.</span><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"> </span><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Of the four shades, Chili is my overall favorite because it has a warm, brick red shade that is more subtle for everyday wear. Ruby Woo is another favorite and a favorite of MAC buyers because of its blue undertones and the shade looks great on all skin tones. Both Chili and Ruby Woo are matte lipsticks. I find that matte lipsticks, like all MAC shades, have a long lasting wear ability however they can feel a bit dry and hard to get on. Lady Danger is a bright, vivid coral/orange shade that comes on very easy. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">For those that want a more inexpensive option in the red lip trend. Pictured above are Alverde in 40 Red Love, Revlon Color Burst in 080 Coral, Barry M in 121/307 and L'oreal Infallible Gloss in 320. Alverde is a all natural cosmetic brand. Red Love is a good dark, warm shade however I find that it can feel sticky for a while and it does not last very long. Revlon's Color Burst is a coral, more orange tones lip color. The lipstick's creamy texture allows it to glide on easily. The one drawback with this particular shade is that it does not have the staying power of other colors in the series. The color Barry M's is a classic red that comes on very easy yet does not last so long as the MAC lipsticks. L'oreal's Infallible Gloss is high in gloss and is very long lasting. The shade can be seen on Gwen Stefani in her Settle Down video. </span></div>
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brightly colored sportswear, but the glittery hair is what really drew
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The first step is to brush the hair forward and sweep to the side.
Prep the hair by painting Fudge Hair Varnish Shine Wax on with a tint
brush and layering it up to create a sticky base. The problem with
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Scatter different coloured glitter onto the hair. Make-up glitter is
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<br />Stephanie & Silvyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17703985773857442377noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8323960654632926161.post-45670815504627634972013-03-13T13:28:00.000-07:002013-07-09T22:28:18.629-07:00Eye Candy: LUKASZ WIERZBOWSKI<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Polish photographer Lukasz Wierzbowski is literally the first flickr crush I ever had. Back then he went under the moniker <i>fakeneverland </i>and produced mostly digital works. Even in those days when he was still crafting his now signature style, it was apparent I was looking at something genius. It is hard to define Lukasz's work. Certainly not your typical fashion photography, it seems Lukasz is more pre-occupied with creating the fantastical world his models inhabit than simply the act of showing 'fashion'. With patterns on top of patterns and saturated colors, his subjects are often seen contorted into unnatural movements that lend a unique atmosphere to his works. There is always something <i>off</i> in his pictures that keeps viewers on their toes and speaks to his ability to create photos that are fresh and innovative. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Lukasz has produced work for such publications as </span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 22px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Penguin, Getty, Urban Outfitters and Saatchi and Saatchi and you can catch his interviews in such publications as Dazed Digital and Urban Outfitters.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><span style="line-height: 22px;">See his work: <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/neon_tambourine/" target="_blank">neon.tambourine</a>, <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/fakeneverland/" target="_blank">fakeneverland</a>, <a href="http://sequin-covered-swans.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">sequin covered swans</a></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">"<span style="background-color: white; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px;">Our strengths are in translating bio-innovations and imagineering future products. </span><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px;">We follow the latest developments in biomaterials and biomanufacturing that have potential consumer application in the now, near and far future. " - Suzanne Lee</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">In her book <i>Fashioning the Future: Tomorrow's Wardrobe</i>, Lee explains her idea of a future design for fashion textiles made from bacteria while </span><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">addressing sustainability issues.</span><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"> </span><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Lee uses kombucha,cellulose, fungi, algae, chitin and protein fibers to produce her garments. When mixed with acetobacter, kombucha form's a thin biofilm on the surface, that once removed and dried has the texture of thin leather. The process takes up to 4 weeks to complete one piece of clothing. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">So to say the least I was pretty indifferent when I heard Kat Von D released a line of make-up exclusively for Sephora. After seeing reviews of praise on you-tube I decided to break down and try it out for myself.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">I purchased the Tattoo Liner in Maya (brown) for $18. The main reason I was intrigued by this liner is that the applicator is not a felt tip but actually a brush. It's pen shape mixed with the long, thin brush tip is supposedly perfect for creating those cat-eye flicks. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><b>Price Point: 5/10</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">I'm cheap and $18 for a liner is a bit steep when there are so many decent drug store options.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><b>Ease Of Use: 9/10</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">The brush really is fantastic, makes creating precise lines so much easier and saves time.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">This is where I had an issue. Most reviews I saw used the black shade (Trooper), but since I am so fair I usually opt for brown liners. The brown shade is not opaque! Well not in a single stroke...it takes me 2-3 good strokes before having a solid enough line. However once I get a good line, it does last through the day. The darker shades seem to fair better, so that is something to consider for purchasing! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><b>Overall feelings: </b>This definitely isn't a bad product! I'm actually impressed with Kat's line, and I find the brush on this liner to be really innovative. If the formula was better this would hands down be my new HG liner. But the fact that the tip seems to get dry and not apply opaque easily really makes it hard to justify that price when the <b>Revlon Colorstay</b> liquid I use now is $4 and has the same staying power albeit a trickier time getting a thin line. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">So will I be re-purchasing? Unfortunately no. Maybe I'll try it in the darker Trooper shade? Then again, maybe not. The price tag will probably have me running back to my drug-store tried & trues. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><b>How:</b> Discovered in 1988 at age 14 by Storm Model Management.</span></div>
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<b> </b><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><b>Big Break:</b> First work for British publication The Face. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><b>Claim to fame:</b> In the 1990s became known as the "anti supermodel" in response to Cindy Crawford, Naomi Campbell and Claudia Schiffer. Known for her thin frame and below-model-average height.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><b>Style notes:</b> heroin chic </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><b>See Her Face In:</b> Numerous international Vogue covers, W, Harper's Bazaar, Dazed and Confused, plus a whole lot more!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">ALL HAIL KATE!</span></div>
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legendary punk band the Cramps. Kane shows off graphic t-shirts with
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colors and materials with slick plastic panels on coats as well as on
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Fall/Winter 2013 mens fashion week explores the modern traveling
man's wardrobe. Topman Design heavily features the parka and other
heavy outerwear in neutral tones and bright colors such as red and
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">After a glimpse at the Balmain women' s pre-fall collection, I was a bit hesitant to view the men's FW 13.14 presentation. I was pleasantly surprised because while the men's collection continued the Eastern Asia theme, Olivier Rousteing seamlessly pulled off his influence with the addition of judo belts and waist cinching obis. Rousteing also included drop crotch pants and kimono style tops. His Asian inspiration can also be seen in the bead work and prints. Balmain's signature leather jacket can still be seen throughout the collection. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Samuel started this season off in Milan booking Jil Sander, Missoni, Les Hommes, Z Zenga, Fendi and Salvatore Ferragamo and in Paris appeating on the runways of Raf Simons, Louis Vuitton, Viktor & Rolf,Boris Bidjan, Berluti, Hermes, Wooyoungmi, and Paul Smith. With his classically good looks and a solid show lineup, I'm sure we will see more of Samuel. Samuel is with Fusion in NY, I Love Models Management in Milan and Natalie Models in Paris. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Matt made his debut on the catwalk of Hedi Slimane's first menswear show for Saint Laurent Paris. Matt's no stranger to the fashion world having already graced the covers of Hero, i-D and Vogue Hommes International. Matt is with DNA in NY. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Michael is not necessarily a newcomer since this is his second season however he continues to solidify his presence on the runways of Bottega Veneta, Valentino, 3.1 Phillip Lim, Cerruti, and Wooyoungmi among others. Michael also generated more interest with his appearance in Lanvin's S/S 2013 campaign shot by Steven Meisel! Michael is with Wilhelmina in NY and Success models in Paris. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Almantas's runway debut was in London in the J.W Anderson show. Then followed that up with a successful stint in Milan and Paris walking for Jil Sander, Burberry Prorsum, Louis Vuitton, Dries Van Noten, Iceberg, Raf Simons, and Wooyoungmi. Lance is with Elite London and Why Not Models in Milan. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Last yea Conor won the Elite Model Look competition in London. So it was now surprise to see the London native walk numerous shows. Topman Design, J.W Anderson, James Long, Qasimi in London. Burberry Prorsum, Belstaff in Milan and Valentino, 3.1 Phillip Lim, Damir Doma, and Dries van Noten in Paris. Conor is with Elite London and Success in Paris. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><b> For his pre-fall collection Phillip Lim drew inspiration from bikers, and biker girls. The inspiration comes through subtle though, through his use of leathers, phoenix embellished sweaters, and the boxy, more androgynous</b></span><b style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"> silhouettes that inject an overall 'tough girl' vibe into his looks. One thing that Lim stressed is that even if the Phillip Lim girl has a thing for the biker life, she never forgets her jewels. Jeweled necklines are seen throughout the collection, and the element I found most exciting and must recreate a.s.a.p.: jeweled turtlenecks.</b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"> For me, I don't think there will ever be a time that I tire of the Erdem floral print. </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Erdem Moralioglu is clearly the master of floral prints in fashion. While his collections do keep similar key notes season after season, this collection is not without experimentation. For this collection Erdem made use of some unexpected fabrics such as sheer organza, pvc, leather, and mesh. His lady-like prints in conjunction with these new materials keeps his collection looking fresh and modern.</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"> <b>Belstaff's Martin Cooper revived the
brand in 2011, since then he has redefined British heritage with his
well constructed collections. This collection stands out because of
the distinct feminine and masculine touches as seen in the leather
jackets, skirts and boots combined with the furs, silks and quilted
coats. The theme can also be seen in the color palette of black,
navy, and brown mixed with red and beige.</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"> <b>Proenza Schouler's Jack McCollough and
Lazaro Hernandez create a fantastic and truly beautiful Pre- Fall
collection. The duo begin the show with a graphic print that is seen
throughout the collection and continue to evolve the collection with
checked patterns to the final looks done with a distinct metallic
color and pattern. Proenza Schouler's collection is at its best
because it offers essential wardrobe staples.</b></span></div>
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Stephanie & Silvyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17703985773857442377noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8323960654632926161.post-21524287082551000792012-12-19T07:37:00.001-08:002013-01-30T20:57:59.900-08:00Beauty Buy: Tom Ford Lipstick<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"> Lipstick is a daily make up essential
for me so when I stumbled upon the elusive and highly coveted Tom
Ford lipstick collection I could not resist purchasing a tube. I
bought Bruised Plum, a shade of deep reddening plum with hints of a
cool purple and fuchsia. Because of these colors I thought the
lipstick would be a bit hard to pull off but it turns out this is a
perfect fall shade. The lipstick itself has a light shimmer and does
not smudge because it is less creamy then one would expect. Another
great aspect of the lipstick is the packaging. Tom Ford's lipsticks
come in a lovely white and gold tube that makes the lipstick all the
more elegant and covet-able. One drawback is the price. So if your
looking a cheaper alternative, MAC's Hang Up and Rimmel's Electric
Plum are good dupes for the Bruised Plum shade.</span></div>
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