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07/22/2011

Ooh! New Nail Art How-To Videos with the Master, Manicurist Sophy Robson

I love Sophy Robson based on her work and her blog alone–hopefully someday I’ll be able to meet her in person and pick her brain for all her nail knowledge. But until then, I can just hang out on Sephora’s website.

The UK-based Robson just did a series of how-to nail art videos, which coincide nicely with the retailer’s recent announcement that they’re going to start offering nail salon services in-store. I am also loving this new trend of actual experts–like Pat McGrath’s collab with Cover Girl–posting videos about how to get certain beauty looks. (Not that we don’t admire the enthusiasm of all those 15-year-olds with YouTube accounts out there.)

Using Sephora by OPI products, Sophy walks you through how to get nail art looks with names like “Cherry Blossom,” “Distressed Metal,” and “Wild Giraffe.” There are also handy recipes to teach you how to get each look.

Not glutted on nail art yet? Then click on over to Sephora’s Facebook page, where there is a veritable smorgasbord of nail art to try.

07/22/2011

MAC Turquatic, Prime Focus, Seasonally Supreme & Opulash Optimum Black

MAC Cosmetics is launching a bunch of new collections next month, time to save up and go crazy! Introducing Turquatic, Prime Focus, Seasonally Supreme and Opulash Optimum Black, all of which will be in the permanent collection.

MAC Seasonally Supreme: Available August 4, 2011
MAC Turquatic: Available August 11, 2011
MAC Prime Focus: Available August 18, 2011
MAC Opulash Optimum Black: Available August 25, 2011

COLLECTION:

TURQUATIC
Modern girls (and boys) who like to make waves, the ones who’ve become addicted to Turquatic, M·A·C’s sensual sea-spray of a fragrance, bracing with Anemone, Lotus, Orris, and a curious waft of Corsican Blue Cedar from the shore, will love this: we’ve completely recreated and expanded the look of Turquatic with new, evocative packaging to satisfy that legion of mesmerizing mermaids who want more. Just look! A sleek NEW rollerball option, as well as the debut of our larger 50 ml size, artfully reimagined in glass and a folding carton to make it all the more chic. Like Botticelli’s “Birth of Venus,” Turquatic has become a NEW M·A·C Classic.

MAC Turquatic, Prime Focus, Seasonally Supreme & Opulash Optimum Black

MAC Turquatic, Prime Focus, Seasonally Supreme & Opulash Optimum Black
TURQUATIC FRAGRANCE Crisp and energizing! A splash of clear, sparkling mineral water brought chilled through an infusion of fresh lotus leaves and Corsican cedrat, finished with a warm blend of anemone, orris and blue cedar.
TURQUATIC ROLLERBALL $20.00 U.S./$24.00 CDN
TURQUATIC 50ML $49.50 U.S./$59.50 CDN

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PRIME FOCUS
We’ve become THE high-performance Prep + Prime player backstage at Fashion Week. To keep up with the demand to achieve an even more awe-inspiring level of Artistry, M·A·C puts the latest must-haves right in the Pros’ hands again this season by taking Prep + Prime Fortified Skin Enhancer SPF 35 global. This major multi-tasker functions as colour-corrector, face primer, and UV protector with light hydrating properties all-in-one. But innovation never idles; so we’re introducing NEW Prep + Prime Transparent Finishing Powder/Pressed to glide on skin after for an undetectable and smooth, silky-soft, colourless aura, in the form of a compact cache to freshen up on-the-go. Day or night, runway or real time, these Primers are the start-to-finish every girl needs to get where she’s going in record time, ultimate chic! These are fast times. We’re running with it.

MAC Turquatic, Prime Focus, Seasonally Supreme & Opulash Optimum Black

PREP+PRIME TRANSPARENT FINISHING POWDER/PRESSED $23.00 U.S./$27.50 CDN
PREP+PRIME TRANSPARENT FINISHING POWDER $23.00 U.S./$27.50 CDN
PREP+PRIME FORTIFIED SKIN ENHANCER SPF 35 $30.00 U.S./$36.50 CDN
Adjust Light, neutral peach
Illuminate Pale lavender
Neutralize Pale yellow
Recharge Bronzy orange

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SEASONALLY SUPREME
We said “Oui!” to the style-savvy world of Europe with our Euristocrats colour collections, and now we’ve set our sights on the Far East where fashion is a-boom! It’s where the latest runway fads appear overnight to make their gotta-have-it debuts and where fashion addicts indulge their cravings with fierce cult-like fascination. Tokyo scenesters, Seoul trendies, Shanghai’s brand-conscious sophisto-chicks, all are contributing to make Asia a haute-pot that stylishly sizzles. To add to the frenzy: M·A·C’s new collection Sheen Supreme, a sweet and spicy palette of twelve cream-or-frost-finished shades that speaks to the region’s colour preferences in the fusion of Lipglass’ high-shine finish with the saturated colour of a Lipstick. Colour-customized, culturally tuned. What could be more Supreme?

MAC Turquatic, Prime Focus, Seasonally Supreme & Opulash Optimum Black

MAC Turquatic, Prime Focus, Seasonally Supreme & Opulash Optimum Black
LIPSTICK $14.50 U.S./$17.50 CDN
Tea Ceremony Neutral beige pink (Cream)
Sheer Mandarin Mid-tone yellow orange (Cream)
Blossom Culture Soft pink with pearl (Frost)
Korean Candy Bright orange-red (Cream)
Supreme Style Light coral pink with pearl (Frost)
Fashion City Neutral coral pink (Cream)
Happy Hibiscus Creamy white pink (Frost)
Royal Azalea Bright mid-tone pink (Cream)
Asian Flower Creamy lavender (Cream)
Insanely It Watermelon pink (Cream)
Bare Again Pinky neutral beige (Cream)
Supremely Confident Pale nude (Cream)

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OPULASH OPTIMUM BLACK
Something bolder, better, blacker, badder! The race is on to build the best Dramatic Volume and Curl ever. M·A·C Mascara is on the up, trending big, growing gargantuan – so here it is! M·A·C Opulash Optimum Black is your new way forward for a more impressive, imperious build, a more saturated black, with the vroom of extra-volumization, delivered dramatically with our most bodacious brush yet – it’s bigger than beyond! And Intense! Hence the extreme expansion and curl, formed from a blend of silica plates of mica and natural kaolin to thicken and grab each lash with every application, for an intense lay-down with succinctly sexy separation.

Resists flaking, smudging, and humidity, with multifunctional emollient ester flexibility, superior adhesion, and water-gel instant conditioning for even the most sensitive of eyes. And it lasts 15 hours! The spotlight is on superlative style, state-of-the-art science, and the urge to merge the two….Opulash Optimum Black is the Bat-For-Lashes bomb!

MAC Turquatic, Prime Focus, Seasonally Supreme & Opulash Optimum Black

OPULASH OPTIMUM BLACK Suggested Retail Price $15.00 U.S./$18.00 CDN

07/21/201107/21/2011

Accessory Lines You May Not Know Of, But Should

We all know it when we see it— it’s the silk, seductive headpiece that stuns the red carpet—the edgiest of cuffs that raises a simple outfit to cool or the mixed metallic necklace that lays ‘oh so gently’ over a plain tank top. It’s the perfect accessory. With statement necklaces and bright colors at the forefront this summer, bold accessories are a must for every fashionistas’ wardrobe. We’ve got you covered with these amazing accessory lines to keep you styled all season long.

St. Kilda
Designer Nora Kogan‘s Brooklyn-based line, St. Kilda, pushes the boundaries of fine jewelry incorporating creative designs such as her Matchstick earrings or surrealist-inspired, Man Ray lip-cuffs. Highlights from her latest collection include Temptation studs in 18k gold with green rosecut tourmalines, green amethyst Arcadia Snake rings and enamel Endless Love rings, featuring blue topaz stones on matching blue enamel snake bands. With many of her designs being inspired from the “forbidden” theme, it’s no wonder these pieces are so tempting!

FELIKS+ADRIK
FELIKS + ADRIK is the newest star to the market that launched just over a year ago. Think New York edge giving Low Luv a run for their money, but with price points that will leave you a little extra doe for that dinner at Boa you’ve been thinking of. The two designers started the brand in New York in 2010, but now reside in the enchanting neighborhood of Los Angeles, Mount Washington. FELIKS (‘lucky’) + ADRIK (‘dark’) are Russian names chosen to evoke a masculine tone with a playful spirit – two elements which clearly shine through in their pieces. View the entire collection at Shopbop.

Mawi
It’s official, statement necklaces are here to stay. Mawi offers some of the most desired options in the market. With bold designs, their pieces are not for the faint at heart. Indian-born designer Mawi Keivom started her namesake accessories line in 2003 after starting out in womenswear at Isaac Mizrahi in New York. The scene-stopping necklaces have been worn by the likes of Alexa Chung (above), Olivia Palermo, and Harper’s Bazaar’s Johanna Hillman.

Jennifer Behr Accessories
When Jennifer Behr entered the accessory scene, bloggers & editors took notice right away. Jennifer offers a range of luscious headpieces, each with it’s own appeal. Headpiece designs change season to season, with past styles including delicate crystals, braided ropes and ethereal silk chiffons. Her latest collection features a modern take on the turban, with knotted suede, hand-studded with various shapes of gold dome studs. Jennifer Behr accessories look stunning on the red carpet but look just as alluring with jeans and top. Deciding which one to buy is the only thing you’ll have to worry about – so many great options! And a small insider’s tip: they’ll make old styles for you — all you have to do is ask!

Sophia 203
With their silk-embroidered cuffs, love hearts, belts and butterfly-embossed headbands, it’s no wonder Sophia 203 seems to be popping up everywhere. It’s the perfect summer accessory. Swedish-born Sophia Edstrand uses a silk-embroidery technique that has long been associated with traditional Indian wedding ceremonies, which creates whimsical pieces that really come alive. The Standard, Downtown LA is the first to snatch these adorned summer beauties so get ‘em before they are gone.

07/21/2011

EXCLUSIVE : Additional Pics Of Karl Lagerfeld For Macy’s

More sneak peeks of Karl Lagerfeld’s campaign for Macy’s were revealed yesterday, and today I have two sketches of the offerings the Kaiser has for America’s favorite department store. The two entities couldn’t seem to be more different, with one heading up two of the most high-brow (read: expensive) fashion houses in the world, and the other acting as the most ubiquitous mass, multi-brand shop in America. But, according to Macy’s vice president and fashion director Nicole Fischelis, the differences could be bridged: “We met with him and he knew who we wanted to reach. He gets it. He understands America very, very well.” Translation: the designs are extremely wearable, but still fashionable and may be a reach for department store regulars. They’re also way affordable, with the 45 styles ranging from $50 to $170. ‘The collection will be available on August 31 in almost 1/3 of all Macy’s locations. (WWD) I’m super excited 🙂

07/21/201107/22/2011

CONFIRMED: Kanye West Womenwear Label with Louis Goldin

The details of Kanye West’s upcoming womenswear label are coming hard and fast these days. Louise Goldin, who has not shown on the catwalk for the past two seasons, has been working with West, Goldin’s Central Saint Martins tutor Louise Wilson recently confirmed: “I can confirm that Kanye has been to visit me twice at Saint Martins and we have briefly discussed this collaboration . . . I think we can expect a well-considered collection, you wouldn’t expect less from a pair of professionals and I warn against dismissing it in haste. There are those who might assume Louise will be doing all the work and Kanye is just the face, I don’t believe this will be the case – he researches thoroughly and is hands on and committed to his work.”

Goldin and West have reportedly set up a studio in Paris, but Goldin is said to be keen to relocate to the United States, prompting rumors that West will show the label at New York Fashion Week.

West has also reportedly been working with Harper’s Bazaar Australia fashion editor and street style favorite Christine Centenera (above) on the line. Centenera met West in March at the Fall 2011 shows during Paris Fashion Week, and has since been flown to Paris twice monthly to work on the collection in a consulting capacity. When asked for comment, Centenera apparently replied that West is a very private person and that it’s not her place to comment.

07/21/2011

Here’s a First Look at Karl Lagerfeld’s Macy’s Collection

WWD ran a rumor today suggesting that Macy’s was about to reveal Karl Lagerfeld’s much-anticipated collection for the department store. I’ve yet to witness said reveal, but I did see a Karl for Macy’s dress in August’s Vogue, via the glossy’s Steal of the Month column. (True Blood‘s Deborah Ann Woll is modeling it.) In the interview, Lagerfeld explains that the looks are inspired by the dresses he became famous for at Chloe. Given he worked there in the ’70s and everyone’s very into that style right now, it’s only right that that would be his inspiration. Are you excited for the collection after seeing this first look?! 😉 I am.

07/20/2011

The High Line x UNIQLO

This idea is pretty amazing, The High Line and UNIQLO teamed up for a new outdoor roller-skating rink opening Thursday, July 28 to Monday, September 26, 2011. Admission will be free for the first 500 people on the first two days of operation thanks to UNIQLO.

Designed by Diller Scofidio + Renfro and James Corner Field Operations, in partnership with HWKN, the High Line Rink comprises 8,000 square feet within The Lot, a temporary public plaza below the High Line at West 30th Street and 10th Avenue. Orange and white construction barriers illuminated by interior lighting mark the boundaries of the skating area, and the rink’s asphalt floor is painted with a white, geometric pattern that responds to the white grid painted on the area surrounding the rink. Along the rink, there is bench seating constructed with original steel beams that were removed from the High Line during the transformation of the structure into a public park.

Not only can you skate, you can also shop the UNIQLO Cube offering 100% cashmere in a large array of colors, ultra light down jackets, Heattech, UNIQLO T-Shirts which feature collaborative designs from popular Japanese manga characters, Barbie and the Save Japan! Project. The UNIQLO Cube at the High Line Roller Rink kicks off an exciting campaign that will spread the UNIQLO brand message, Made For All, across the metropolitan area.

Between July 28 and September 26, the High Line Rink will be open daily, from 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM Sunday through Wednesday, and 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM Thursday through Saturday. Regular admission to the High Line Rink will cost $10 for children under age 13 and $12 for adults. Children under age 13 must be accompanied by an adult. The admission fee will be waived for non-skating parents or guardians accompanying children under age 13. The admission fee will include a pair of rental skates, and will not be waived for guests who would like to use their own roller-skates and roller-blades. The High Line Rink will be operated by Friends of the High Line and United Skates of America.

I’m definitely stopping by, sounds super cool!

07/20/2011

Juicy Couture Fall 2011 Lookbook

Frida Gustavsson and Shannon Click shared the spotlight in Juicy’s Couture’s Fall 2011 lookbook. The lookbook was shot by Claudia Knoepfel and Stefan Indlekofer. Juicy Couture brings fresh everday wear pieces for those cold Autumn days and nights. The lookbook features the brand’s casual tees, dresses, and denim, cropped knit sweaters, furry coats, print dresses, side slit trousers, polka dot cardigans, sailor tops, cool shades, candy colored bags, and funky jewelry accessories.

I’m so looking forward to its arrival in stores. Just staring at this lookbook has me already dreaming of my fall outfits. Can’t wait!

07/20/2011

Go Native! Tribal-Inspired Pieces

It’s a wild, wild world. Take a nod from the Spring 2011 runways of Missoni (left) and Suno and mix up your Summer wardrobe with a smattering of tribal-inspired prints and vividly exotic patterns. Go rustic with woven Aztec-style accessories or glean inspiration from Proenza Schouler’s Fall 2011 collection and add drama by pairing indigenous prints with deep, bold black. African fabrics, native plaids, playful ikat; don’t be afraid to pile them on.

Urban Renewal Vintage Metal Navajo Bird Earrings, $14

Topshop Aztec Print Sunglasses Case, $15

Patterson J. Kincaid Karina Aztec Print Skirt, $118

Missoni Reversible Wool-Blend Cape, $1,500

Mara Hoffman Printed Silk-Chiffon Maxi Dress, $1,335

Huija Foldover Foldover Blanket Tote, $178

Free People Vintage Beaded Belt Buckle, $168

Anthropologie Pattern Shift Bikini Top, $108; Bikini Bottom, $88

Alice + Olivia Tribal Print Shorts, $176

07/20/2011

Miu Miu Women’s Tales: “MUTA” by Lucrecia Martel

Miu Miu Womens Tales: MUTA by Lucrecia Martel

Miu Miu presents their second Women’s Tales, a series of short films exploring the feminine love affair, MUTA directed by Argentinean Lucrecia Martel. MUTA meaning both “mute” and “transformation”, is a beautiful and cryptic portrayal of an all-female world of symbolism, hidden meaning and intrigue. The set was taken place onboard a ship in a tropical sea featuring Miu Miu’s Fall 2011 collection and Noir sunglasses collection.

Martel’s singular film is a mesmerizing personal reflection on the transformative power of femininity at the heart of the Miu Miu obsession. MUTA follows Zoe Cassavetes’ opulent and dreamy tale The Powder Room and will be followed by two more short films by distinctive female filmmakers, to be announced soon.

This is just a teaser, the short film premieres tonight in Los Angeles. Beautiful right? Below are stills of the film.

Miu Miu Womens Tales: MUTA by Lucrecia Martel