Category: Fashion

Gucci Fall 2012

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A trail of Romantic vixens sauntered down the Gucci runway in Milan, February 22. Adorned in a shadowy palette including onyx, rich jade, deep burgundy, the the models evoked a sense of the nighttime. Creative director Frida Giannini channeled the nineteenth century for inspiration for this bold fall collection. The masculine elements like structure and materials combined with lighter feminine silhouettes create a depth and balance to the collection. The use of sheer fabrics, fur, feathers, and strategically placed velvet add a lushness to each outfit –laced with the sensual and seductive. The collection displayed a wicked sort of glamour where darkness is truly opulent and beautiful.

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Mary Katrantzou A/W 2012

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Guest blogger Josh Rutan joins Pretty Well Dressed with his thoughts on Mary Katrantzou’s A/W 2012 collection:
I’ve seen the work of Mary Katrantzou around tumblr, blogs, magazines and the like, but it has not been until her latest A/W  2012 show at London Fashion Week that I’ve become mad for stunning silhouettes and gorgeous patterns. The construction of the garments in itself is something to admire, but when combined with of Katrantzou’s lush designs, it all becomes quite inspiring. Some of the collection gives the illusion of intricate fabrication and detail with studs, spikes, weaving, ruching and pleating (as well as a clock and a few plants), but most of these have been accomplished through her use of beautiful patterns and designs. My favorite look from the collection is the floor length long sleeve dress depicting a green hedge maze (seen below), creating a stunning design in the shoulders and the sleeves and leaving me wishing she designed menswear.

Mad Men x Estée Lauder

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On my beauty kick again, I found out that Estée Lauder has teamed up with hit show Mad Men to produce a make-up line. The packaging and colors of the products look like something Betty Draper would keep in her silk clutch. The collection will be available March 18 just before the season 5 premiere of Mad Men on March 25.

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The Beauty Post

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I’ve never considered myself to be a beauty expert but I definitely have a “beauty regiment” as far as make-up is concerned. Lately I’ve seen some great blog posts where amazing bloggers share their beauty products and routines. So I’ve been inspired and have created for you all, a post completely dedicated to my Going All Out make up look –I definitely don’t do this everyday. I think I use a pretty good combination of high-end to drugstore products, plus I also feel that your make-up collection is something that you can build over time. I want to note that all the pictures below are the exact colors of the products I use, and that my skin color is very pale (think of the lightest foundation color).

Disclaimer: I haven’t found the perfect combination of products and I’m always open to trying new things, so anything can change. And sometimes I do more, sometimes less.

  1. Hourglass Veil Mineral Primer
  2. CoverBlend Multi-Function Concealer
  3. a. Bare Minerals Foundation or b. Maybelline Fit Me Foundation
  4. Fairydrops Scandal Queen Mascara
  5. Benefit Big Beautiful Eyes
  6. Elf Liquid Eyeliner
  7. Ardell lashes
  8. NARS Orgasm Blush
  9. NYX Mood Lipgloss

If you have any questions or want more details on anything, ask and I’ll be more than happy to help.

Jeremy Scott Fall 2012

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Because Jeremy Scott is one of my all time favorite fashion designers, I have to honor him by featuring his work. Typically I look forward to seeing Jeremy’s collaboration with Longchamp, as he gives front-row guests the new bag for the season. But I haven’t been able to find a picture of this season’s tote (I will definitely post it once I find). This collection seems to be inspired by the 90s, rainbows, and the internet –a crazy combination that can only manifest itself in the most avant garde way, a way that only Jeremy can contrive. I’m not sure how wearable this collection is, but it pulled high-profile models and celebrity guests alike. Here are a few highlights, and if you’re interested you can check out the rest of the collection here.

River Viiperi

Dudley O’Shaughnessy (recognize him?)

Oscar de la Renta Fall 2012

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So far, this is my favorite collection (but Jeremy Scott is showing today…), Oscar used the most beautiful colors to warm up his fall collection. In addition to dark hues, the collection featured a large selection of pastel pinks and blues. There are a lot of different looks presented, and as usual the show ended with beautiful, over-the-top ball gowns….Oscar gowns. When I first looked at the collection the obvious thing for me was the 60s-woman silhouettes, pinned hair with jeweled headbands, fishnets, and the printed-jewels.

Here is the entire collection.

NYX Mood Lip Gloss

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During my weekly trip to Ulta I came across this fun, girly lipgloss by NYX cosmetics. It’s called Mood Lip Gloss, what a cool idea! It goes on clear and adjusts in color based on your “mood.” There are 3 shades, I bought “Romantic Love” because it’s super pinky and that’s what I was looking for. The fourth lip gloss is a “smile brightener,” not sure how that works but it’s worth looking into. The glosses are a great price ($4.50) and it’s pretty cool to see the change in color from application to your “mood.”  I’ve used it twice and it’s come out in different colors both times. Once the gloss wears off it acts as a lip stain, still leaving your lips tinted. You can get them here or at Ulta.