posts by: SickaThanAverage

Indigo Eyes, Muted Lips, and Adorned Updos at Jason Wu Fall 2013

One of the most pervasive beauty trends identified during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Fall 2013 has been the abundance of bold, smoky, somewhat cat-shaped eyes in deep shades of indigo blue, cobalt, and violet.

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Bold Red Lips and Glossy Black Lids at Jen Kao Fall 2013

In previous years, fashion designer Jen Kao has opted for rather minimalist makeup looks when showing at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week but, for Fall 2013, she told MAC Cosmetics’ key makeup artist Yadim that she wanted to go a different route and showcase a stronger, more commanding look.

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Tadashi Shoji’s Fall 2013 Collection Chronicles the Rise and Fall of the Russian Empire

The extravagance and excess that characterized the Imperial Court during Elizaveta Petrovna’s tenure as the Empress of Russia (and that of Catherine the Great, subsequently) in the mid 18th century inspired the Tadashi Shoji Fall 2013 collection.

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Timo Weiland Fall 2013 Show — Collegiate, Equestrian, and British Elite Influences with a Rebel Edge

As the lights dimmed, then slowly turned back on inside The Studio in Lincoln Center on the afternoon of Thursday, February 7th,  guests awaiting the commencement of the Timo Weiland Fall 2013 show were treated to a live performance by Tracy Antonopoulos and Ben Morsberger of New York-based indie rock band Cable, their slightly retro, punk-flavored sounds establishing an edgy ambiance that carried on through the entire show.

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A Call To Arms — Military Influences At Richard Chai LOVE Fall 2013

 

As soon as the first model turned the corner and emerged onto the runway at the Richard Chai LOVEFall 2013 show, held on Thursday, February  7th at Lincoln Center, audiences knew they’d be enlisting in Chai’s fashion army.

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Nicholas K Fall 2013 Collection — Arctic Exploration Meets New Age Mysticism

It was  challenging to pinpoint the exact overarching theme in the Nicholas K Fall 2013 collection shown yesterday at 9:00 a.m.

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Wavy Hair, Graffiti-Inspired Nails, and Rosegold Lids at Creatures of the Wind Fall 2013

The makeup, hair, and nail looks created for the Creatures of the Wind Fall 2013 show, which took place earlier today at Eyebeam Studios in New York City, touched upon the many concepts that informed the collection – from the references to the bold colors and dynamic street art that typified 1980s youth culture to the Pop Art-influenced, kitschy, and colorful furniture pieces designed by Italian design and architecture group Memphis Group.

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Marina B KAR Collar — As Seen on Alicia Keys at the 2013 Super Bowl

There’s no denying that Beyoncé brought the house down during  thee Super Bowl Halftime Show last weekend, belting out her biggest hits while executing high-energy dance routines with flawless precision and making it all look effortless, barely breaking a sweat in her knee-high boots and skin-tight , dominatrix-worthy ensemble.

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Love Rain Down on Me — Part 5 of our Valentine’s Day Gift Guide Has Arrived!

The countdown to Valentine’s Day is officially on!

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Tarte Cosmetics Debuts its “Journey to Natural Beauty” 6-Piece Collection on QVC Today!

I’v been dying to tell you ladies about this amazing new collection from Tarte Cosmetics, which debuts today on QVC and QVC.com.

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