Designer Sophie Théallet’s Spring 2011 collection channeled the independent spirit and unconventional brand of beauty that distinguished late Mexican painter Frida Kahlo, with a rich color palette ranging from ivory to blood red, soft black, burgundy, pottery-ready brown, and midnight blue.
The late New York-bred heiress and influential 20th century art collector Peggy Guggenheim served as the muse for designer Michelle Smith’s Milly Spring/Summer 2011 collection.
The ebullient colors of the ’80s — think Cyndi Lauper, Miami Vice , and Wham!
For Spring 2011, in one of his most remarkable collections to date, Marc Jacobs toasted ’70s glamour, referencing everything from Jodie Foster’s character in Taxi Driver (think wide-brimmed hats and large floral prints) to Donna Summer’s “I Feel Love” single cover (remember the peasant-yet-haute feel of her bronzed brown, tiered ruffle skirt she wore in the photo?), Studio 54 glitz, the British Glam Rock movement (think David Bowie as Ziggy Stardust), and the luxe peasant look pioneered by Yves Saint Laurent (visualize peasant skirts, floral choker necklaces, off-the-shoulder blouses, and more).
To complement the ’70s, free-spirited but classic vibe of the ADAM Spring 2011 collection, the hair and makeup teams opted for a fresh, lived-in look: soft blue lids, neutral lips, and a static-y top knot ‘do.
Happy Earth Day, lovelies!
Now don’t get me wrong: I’m as excited about the iPad (and about the power of digital media) as the next cyber junkie (I mean, I’m penning a blog, so that says it all!).
In Spanish, the verb “amar” literally means “to love.” As it turns out, the word “amar” has quite a few meanings depending on the language selected; it stands for “eternity” in Hindu, “moon” in Arabic, “strong” in Burmese, and “wolf” in Inuit Indian.
On Thursday, H&M will unveil its first fully sustainable line of apparel, footwear and accessories, to coincide with the coming Earth Day initiatives.
Going into the backstage area for the Tracy Reese Fall 2010 show, which was held on Monday, February 15th at New York City’s Bryant Park, I knew to expect ultra feminine makeup and hair looks — but, since that’s quite a broad spectrum, I was curious to see exactly how that girlish charm would be manifested.
