Article Archive for August 2011
At 51, I'm (sort of) mature, but my skin? Not so much
Designer Ka Yan studied at the Hong Kong Design Institute, where her 2011 Graduation Collection received the Creativity Award from the Hong Kong Fashion Designers Association. Be sure to check out more of her work at NotJustALabel.com . – Lesley Scott
I say: “Fall Colors!” Quick…what jumps to mind? Perhaps a rich palette of muted earth-inspired hues such as lush foliage-green, acorn brown, sunset yellow, and perhaps a splash of cranberry.
These towering crystal-encrusted wonders are by Noritaka Tatehana , a designer from Tokyo's Kabuki-cho district whose handmade creations reside in permanent collections everywhere, including the influential FIT Museum in NYC.
SHOP THE LOOK: lace birdcage veil – VintageBirdCageVeils.com ; eyeshadow – Dior 5-Colour Designer All-In-One Artistry Palette ; pressed powder – Guerlain Météorites Compact Powder Teint Dore ; lipstick – Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Volupte Although some of the silhouettes on the Chanel F'11 Couture runway were a tad tricky – in particular, the structured-peplum tunics layered over floor-length hobble skirts that flared out at the ankle, echoing the bell-shape of the peplum above – the smoky eye, polished skin & nude lip are all pretty foolproof. For an added air of mystery, be sure to take another page from Kaiser Karl's playbook with the perfect finishing touch: a Madmen-worthy birdcage-veil in black .
There must be something about Moscow that inspires movie stars and models to break out their inner Little Red Riding Hood. Sarah Jessica Parker arrived to the Russian premiere of “I Donât Know How She Does It” on Sunday wearing a dramatic red get-up by Giambattista Valli consisting of a strapless chiffon dress and a long cape layered on top. The actress finished off the look with large hoop earrings
Germany got into the Royal Wedding spirit on Saturday, as Prince Georg Friedrich Ferdinand of Prussia married Princess Sophie of Isenburg in Potsdam, Germany. The prince is the great-great-grandson of Kaiser Wilhelm II, who was the last King of Prussia and by extension, the last German Emperor.
You already knew that French fries and cigarettes were bad for you. But were you aware that great hair is, too?
Anna Dello Russo may be a style maven, the expert on dressing in haute couture , packing a suitcase and storing apartments-worth of clothing . But when it comes to performing, that’s Lady Gaga’s game.
Here are the Stylelist picks for the most sartorially-challenged looks of Sunday night’s VMAs. Vote on the misses below, and, as always, feel free to disagree in comments
