Is There a Doctor in the House? Someone Get Me a Bandage! Hervé Léger by Max Azria Spring 2010

I'm going to hate myself for this later but honestly I was slowly getting over the Herve Leger classic bandage dress. While it is classic it became a staple in every one's wardrobe which can be good for some and bad for others. Though Herve Leger's Bandage style dress collections can do no wrong in my eyes I was longing for something just as sleek just as sexy but fresh unexpected and brand new. If Bandages are to cuts what Herve Leger is to dresses, the fashion Gods answered my prayers and sent for full body casts. Bring on the shine braiding and crochet!

Give me fashion or Give me Death! Derek Lam Spring 2010

Derek Lam's entire collection is awesome! Its the spring we missed out on, and 2010 is just too far away! Polka dots were weaved through out his collection as were 1940's inspirations. The entire collection worked well together, like the pieces of a puzzle, the hair makeup and accessories were perfect compliments of the belted floral, dots, and dark denim. I love love love absolutely everything. I need it all! I'm officially hibernating until spring!

Zac Posen Spring 2010 Ready to Wear

After having been moved from Thursday night to Monday morning and leaving Bryant Park's big tent for the modest-in-comparison Altman Building it was clear that no one is exempt from the recession not even Zac, but after seeing his collection maybe NOT. Zac Posen's Spring 2010 collection was fun whimsy and fresh. I thought it was all about the 80's, baby but Zac whisked me into the early 90's with his hints of pop art color blocks and intricate patterns. Think the fresh Prince of Bel-Air meets a kick ass stylist who keeps his style in mind while incorporating sophisticated fun. Here are some of my favorite looks from the collection.

Zip Her Up Boys!

Zippers are showing up everywhere. Exposed on backs and fronts of dresses, across handbags and layered on this seasons hottest boots. Not only being used for function but for details, and embellishment. Giving ordinary items a hint of edge. This latest trend has also led to an entire heap of easy affordable D.I.Y's. Being the headband hoarder that I am I came across this DIY zipper headband courtesy of MJ trimming and thought I would share with fashionistas alike. Enjoy! M&J Trimming just got these new Zipper Rosettes. Here are some ideas of how you can make your own accessories or embellish the ones you already have. It’s a great way to get the look of this seaon’s strongest trends. They have a flat back that makes them easy to stitch or glue, depending on your project. They come as individual 2 ½” Rosettes and a larger 4″ version which comes with 4 Rosettes attached as one piece. If you want to make a headband, all you need to do is get a plain headband and glue the Rosette on the side. You can also use a hair clip or a hair comb. Fall is around the corner, so have fun and start getting ready for the season making your own accessories.-MJ Trimming

Skull Gang

"Pirate skulls and bones, sticks and stones and weed and bongs" I'm very diverse when it comes to fashion, I am not one thing more than another and never a complete look all at once. With the seasons ruffles draping and very Victorian looks, it can get very soft and romantic. I cant be all soft all the time, I'm just not that kind of girl. I have to mix elements, even if just small hints that say I may look sugar but I can get Spice and quick! What better way to add edge to your flowy garment then with an Alexander McQueen signature skull accessory? Here are some of my favorites. 1. Red Double Wrap Skull Charm Bracelet 2. Black Skull Ring 3. Skull Clutch, Crystal, Gold and Knuckle Duster 4. Faithful Bootie 5. Silks

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Anna Wintour: Bigger than Madonna?

Anna Wintour: Bigger than Madonna?

America's fashion fixtures fete the New York debut of The September Issue

Thursday, August 20, 2009

(NEW YORK) "There's nobody like her! She's the best!" boomed Donald Trump as he grabbed Anna Wintour. The editrix was downright chummy Wednesday evening, as fashion's hautest stars gathered at the MoMA to celebrate the Maybelline-sponsored New York premiere of R.J. Cutler's The September Issue. Posing alongside Andre Leon Talley, his velvet electric purple slippers and Thakoon-clad covergirl, Sienna Miller, Wintour worked her printed Prada frock for the paparazzi. Generally pleased with the documentary, Condé's reigning empress gave due credit to costar (or perhaps, leading lady?) Grace Coddington. "I've always had the utmost respect for everything that she does," Wintour said. "My Vogue could not exist without Grace."

Coddington, who famously fled the film crews for the first few months of filming, was ultimately pleased with her decision to participate. The creative director, who appeared sans partner and co-author Didier Malige, revealed that her cats will not be privy to a screening. "I haven't let them see it because my Bart was in it--he was filmed, but they cut him out. So I'm a bit upset."

Members of the Vogue crew weren't the only red-carpet features. The always-cheeky Marc Jacobs lit up the room with bedazzled Louis Vuitton shoes and soon-to-be husband Lorenzo Martone.

Such American icons as Oscar, Vera and Donna took turns posing for pictures, and their praise of Wintour flowed freely. "I don't think that there has ever been an editor in chief of any magazine ever who has done the kind of work that Anna has been doing for many many years. She's brought that particular job to another level," said the flawless Mr. de la Renta before entering the theater with Carolina Herrera on his arm.

Sean "Diddy" Combs closed the red carpet festivities after discussing his intimate bond with the woman of the hour. "We're both crazy in a positive way. She probably doesn't know, it but I've adopted her as a godmother to me in fashion. She was the first one who took me to the shows in Paris. She's the one who's always treated me like a designer. And when she was reviewing my collections, she told me the truth about what was right and wrong."

After a packed screening and roaring applause, guests gathered in the MoMA lobby for a post-party to sip champagne and discuss the flick. The likes of Hillary Rhoda, Tory Burch, Phillip Lim and Helen Schifter were served hors d'oeuvres from glass-covered Vogue magazines by waiters sporting Fashion's Night Out tees. Anna was mysteriously missing (The Daily hears the woman of the hour decamped to Monkey Bar with Talley), but her aspiring-lawyer daughter, Bee Shaffer, easily filled in and entertained chatty guests in her purple Proenza frock.

Thakoon Panichgul, a "main character" in The September Issue, stood by his on-screen affirmation that Anna is "like Madonna." "Anna is much more than Madonna now," he cooed. "I think she's bigger than Madonna!" Jason Wu later joined in on the love-fest. "I think she came off real," he declared. "Authentic. The film showed a different side of her that I think is great."

More candid than his peers, Zac Posen thought the film was "fabulous." But before resuming his chat with Jessica Joffe, he added, "I thought it had lots of truths, lots of lies."

As the evening came to a close, director Culter could finally relax. "The response was terrific," he said with a smile. "This is an audience that knows the subject of this film better than any audience we'll ever screen it for. And for them to have laughed with such gusto at the funny moments and gotten so intensely involved in the more serious moments as they were was very gratifying. And the response at the end of the film was....what you'd hope for." When asked to name Grace or Anna as the film's most fascinating character, the director laughed. "Their relationship is the star!" KATHARINE ZARRELLA

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Nars Exhbit A Runway to Realway

François Nars | Marc Jacobs

After a 10 year hiatus, François Nars marked his return to the fashion runway in a larger than life way by leading the makeup direction for Marc Jacobs’ Autumn/Winter 2009 show. It included working with 65 models, and creating 65 different makeup looks. Nars’ unexpected return to fashion week can be attributed solely to Marc Jacobs. “We’ve known each other since the beginning so it was really fun to work with Marc again. I really love what he does,” said Nars.

Inspiration: The Marc Jacobs Fall 2009 collection paid homage to the New York night club scene of the 1970s and ‘80s. Drawing inspiration from these decades and the works of Sprouse, St. Laurent, and Halston, François Nars took into consideration each model’s individual beauty before creating a separate edgy look, reminiscent of the past but still very modern. “We are doing quite an eclectic look,” he said. The inspiration for diversity came from Nars’ book XRAY. “[Marc] wanted to keep that feeling,” said Nars, “the variety of looks, the same way we do the campaigns for NARS.” Overall, it was important that each girl look beautiful, even with strong theatrical looks. Much like the fashion, Nars emphasized having fun with makeup for the coming year, despite the times we live in- “It’s a good antidote.”

Look: Focusing on an edgy, night clubbing look, strong eyes and bold color were a major theme. Black shadow laid the foundation for creating the dramatic eye, to which the artists added cobalt blues, deep greens, bright purples, reds, fuchsias, and glitter. “There is a wide variety of color,” said Nars, “it’s whatever looks good on the girl.” For many of the models, porcelain skin was a key component, allowing the black eyes and bright colors to pop. “You want to play with makeup,” says Nars, “makeup is a great accessory - that is the message.”

Now that you have the business, here are the basics. While clearly this look is runway appropriate only, there are way you can incorporate this in to your everyday look. Makeup artist François Nars used Nars Exhibit A blush on Sessilee Lopez and your probably wondering how the heck could I wear this blush out side of a Dynasty marathon viewing the trick is to just dab a small amount and blend blend blend. And when you think you have blended enough, blend some more. This color looks amazing on brown skin tones, Ive tried for myself, and loved the results. Though I have over 10 blushes and have sworn off new makeup for a while, a great friend of mine Naomi swear by it and it looks FAB!