Karmen Pedaru For Vogue China September 2011

I'm on a totally amazing job right now with some fun and insightful Canadians, who saw fit to distract me from fashion week goings on by plying me with international Vogues, including my much adored Vogue China.

Check out this amazing shoot of Karmen Pedaru by Hedi Slimane.
Sexy, slinky, seductive fall silhouettes to die for.
Do you love??

New York Fashion Week Update

Betsy Johnson Spring 2012

Nothing new here, but Betsy is always fun

Tory Burch Spring 2012
Tory Burch Spring 2012 was "a very Tory take on northern France".
The collection was easy to wear, unfussy and a little cutesy.

Jad Ghandour
Jad Ghandour Spring 2012
I loved this! Something new and exciting. Jad said his inspiration was safari, but it looked more modern, sexy cool than straight up safari. A tiger cub and a lion cub sat  in gilded cages and looked amused as models gowns blew by them.

I LOVE a fierce red dress!

Norman Ambrose Spring 2012

Norman Ambrose Spring 2012 was inspired by "sun glistening on the Mediterranean like a sea of diamonds".
Frankly, there are things on the Med that inspire me too...
Anyway, the collection was soft, shimmering, subtly feminine, and very beautiful.

Imitation of Christ Spring 2012 New York Fashion Week

 There were some cool goings on behind the scenes at the Imitation of Christ Spring 2012 show last week.
Skyn Iceland, a skincare line based entirely on solutions for stressed skin, were on hand giving the models stress tests (anyone who has been around fashion week will tell you its a major stress bomb!)

Skyn Iceland products are an amazing remedy for stressed out skin. My pro kit, my bathroom cabinet and my travel bags are stocked with them.

So Loved the makeup at Imitation Of Christ Spring 2012.

Created by Gina Brooke, Artistic Director at Hourglass the look was clean, playful and beautiful to accommodate the super chic wedding party theme of the show.

Diane Von Furstenberg Spring 2012 New York Fashion Week

Always one of my favorite shows, Diane Von Furstenberg Spring 2012 was beautiful.
The collection was inspired by Africa with shades of orange, green and khaki with little touches of safari.

Mara Hoffman Spring 2012 New York Fashion Week

Mara Hoffman Spring 2012

Mara Hoffman Spring 2012 was all about Mexican Mamas. Neon hues, super statement jewels and tribal prints were brought to life by the exquisite makeup designed by Lottie Stannard, and hair by TIGI.

Chanel Shade Parade Video

Chanel Shade Parade Video

Part of the Chanel Makeup Confidential is this new video celebrating their new nail polishes.

The colors are Particulaire, Orange Fizz, Black Pearl and Dragon.
Fun, non?

Luca Luca Spring 2012 New York Fashion Week

 Luca Luca Spring 2012 Collection

Inspired by a summer cruise on the Mediterranean, Raul Malgoza of Luca Luca showed a more relaxed silhouette than the structured look he is best known for.

Draping, exposed shoulders and bare backs lent a softer, prettier look for spring, accessorized with turbans, sent down the runway with a spectacular fucsia  lip, the collection was bright, vibrant and alive.

Isn't the lip fabulous??

Check out the Luca Luca Spring 2012 Show below


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Tadashi Shoji Spring 2012 New York Fashion Week

This has to be the quintessential spring collection.

Tadashi Shoji Spring 2012

Inspired by tulips, from hand painted silk linen to the ethereally draped lace and tulle, this collection was feminine, pretty, and whimsical.

Shoji said he was paying homage to "the enchanting beauty and splendor of the tulip"

 Inspired by that particular flower because "it is full of life, incessantly changing and evolving in shape"

Lovely.

Richard Chai Love, New York Fashion Week Spring 2012

Richard Chai Love Spring 2012

Love!!

MAC makeup artist James Kaliardos went for the balance of beautiful skin and a banging mouth.

Love Chai Love!!
Check out the show here