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Negative Space Chevron Nails At KAELEN Fall 2015 Show

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Back in September, I reported that one of the most dominant beauty trends for Spring 2015 would be “negative space nail looks,” in which a section of each nail is left bare or open, making any color or nail art details stand out all the more by virtue of the stark contrast.

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What I Wore — My Mod-Flavored Outfit On Telemundo’s “Holiday Fashion For Kids” Segment

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Earlier today, I stopped by Telemundo NY to chat about holiday fashions for kids, featuring head-to-toe looks from The Children’s Place.

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What I Wore On Telemundo’s “Primera Edición” Segment On Technicolor Hair!

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This morning, I stopped by Telemundo’s “Primera Edición” to chat about a fun beauty trend: rainbow-colored hair!

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Wavy Strands, Wine-Stained Lips, and Pale Pink Nails at Naeem Khan SS15

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When Naeem Khan was conceptualizing his Spring 2015 collection, the lauded fashion designer kept picturing his late friend, the husky-voiced, sultry actress Lauren Bacall.

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Makeup At Trina Turk SS15 Presentation Inspired By Vibrant Flower Petals

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When designing her Spring 2015 collection, Trina Turk drew inspiration from the LA Flower Mart, incorporating the intense colors she encountered when taking in all the blossoms on display.

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Glossy Eyelids And A Feminine “Negative Space” Nail Look At Noon By Noor SS15

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Since the clothing in the Noon by Noor Spring 2015 collection had a sporty yet structured feel, the beauty look created for the show was deliberately pared down.

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Fresh-Faced Makeup For The Slightly Punk-Flavored, Magical, Underwater Universe At Rodarte SS15

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When Kate and Laura Mulleavy were growing up in Monterey, California, their father took them to visit the tide pools along the shoreline, where they could admire sea urchins, patches of purple sand, articulated red coralline algae formations, dense canopies of yellow kelp, anemones with tentacle-like crowns, purplish pink acid seaweed, sand dollars, and more.

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Minimalist and Sporty Hair, Makeup and Nails at Alexander Wang SS15

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To complement the athletic feel, clean and crisp fabrics, and strong lines in the Alexander Wang SS15 collection, the beauty look created for the designer’s runway show emphasized natural-looking makeup that emphasized prominent facial features, wet-looking and sporty ponytails, and sheer muted nails.

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White Nails With Metallic Foil Accents Create A Western Vibe With A Rock ‘N’ Roll Edge At Jay Godfrey SS15

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When designing his Spring 2015 collection, Jay Godfrey seemed to be inspired by everything from Annie Oakley and cowgirl films to 1970s female country rock icons like Loretta Lynn, Dolly Parton, and Emmylou Harris, but these Western motifs were distilled through a decidedly urban and modern lens, so that each look incorporated a defiant, rocker chic feel.

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Fine Linen Inspires The Nail Look At Wes Gordon’s SS15 Show

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Muted lips aren’t the only restrained beauty element for Spring 2015 — thus far,  the bright electric shade and punk pastel nail lacquer hues typically associated with warmer weather have been noticeably absent from Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week SS15 in New York City.

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