Think of the most sumptuous, richest, sophisticated, luxurious fabrics associated with the autumn and winter season, and you’ll likely conjure up images of jewel-toned satins and soft, skin caressing cashmeres.
Until recently, the last time I used ChapStick, I was riding shotgun in my dad’s El Camino (which was the color of chewed-up grape bubblegum), wearing the hideous Smurfs-colored plaid skirt, matching vest, and white button-down shirt required by my Catholic middle school’s uniform code.
Last night’s 2013 Emmy Awards was a bit of a snoozefest — there were the seemingly endless song-and-dance numbers (and, as someone who loathes musicals, these were enough to make me wince), the “upsets” that seemed designed to shock rather than to commend outstanding actors (Jeff Daniels over Bryan Cranston?
September is many things : back-to-school season, Fashion Week time (not only in New York, but also in London and Paris), Hispanic Heritage Month (I still think we should’ve gotten a better month, like June), and, if you really want to go with a kooky theme, it’s also International Square Dancing Month (hey, I don’t come up with this stuff!).
Ever since L’Oréal decided to stop selling Shu Uemura cosmetics within the United States, I’ve been on the hunt for an eyelash curler that even nears the quality of the cult favorite Shu Uemura Eyelash Curler.
I have a terrible time finding a nude lip color that doesn’t make me look ghoulish — most shades just neutralize my natural lip color and leave me looking sickly, washing me out instead of creating this sultry, sensual effect.
Mexican-American designer Cesar Galindo looked to the future when designing the Spring 2014 CZAR by Cesar Galindo collection, showcased in The Box at Lincoln Center on the afternoon of Monday, September 9th.
After several seasons of ultra elaborate manicures hitting the runways — some boasting holographic, rubbery, or velvety finishes; others encrusted with pearls, sequins, crystals, beads, and glitter; and others featuring intricate hand-painted designs — we’re seeing a return to minimalism for Spring 2014, with a plethora of sheer pink, creamy nude, and soft gray nail lacquers.
Minimalism has dominated the Spring 2014 runways, with nude lips, near-bare lids, mascara-less lashes, and muted fingernails popping up in show after show.
The era of the bold lip seems to be in full swing, with many designers and makeup artists joining forces to create vibrant matte pouts for their Spring 2014 runway shows.
