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Look of the Day: Crossover Front Dress, Knee-High Boots, And Ethnic Jewelry Galore!

Yesterday was one of those days when I felt a bit like the Road Runner,  dashing from appointment to meeting to press showcase to dinner event like a maniac.

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Reem Acra Spring 2013 Show — Wearable Art Inspired By Aaron Young’s Paintings

Jackson Pollock’s influence on the work of San Francisco-bred artist Aaron Young extends beyond their shared interest in abstract shapes.

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Lisa Marie Fernandez Laure Dress — As Seen On The Cover Of ELLE’s October Issue

New York-based fashion stylist Lisa Marie Fernandez launched her eponymous label with a collection of body-conscious swimwear constructed using neoprene and boasting scuba-inspired silhouettes.

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Rafael Cennamo Spring 2013 Presentation — Inspired By Ancient Japan

There was no shortage of drama at the Rafael Cennamo Spring 2013 presentation during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York City, held on September 8th at The Box in Lincoln Center.

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Rebecca Taylor Spring 2013 Show — Hawaii Meets Aldersgate

In an act of fashion serendipity, while Mara Hoffman was at Lincoln Center showcasing her “Aloha” collection, New Zealand-bred designer Rebecca Taylor stood backstage at the Highline Stages in New York City’s meatpacking district, unveiling her own Hawaii-inspired Spring 2013 collection.

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Backstage at Chris Benz Spring 2013 — Makeup Inspired By Japanese Horror Films

Admittedly, as a seasoned cinematic scaredy cat, I’ve never watched a Japanese horror film — heck, I’ve barely watched some of the classic American scary flicks that have become synonymous with the genre on a national scale (and yes, that includes Rosemary’s Baby and The Exorcist).

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W118 by Walter Baker Spring 2013 Presentation — Jetsetting Style Set To A Modern Beat

Designer Walter Baker showcased his W118 by Walter Baker Spring 2013 collection, inspired by the “modern jetsetter,” during a presentation held on September 7th in The Box at Lincoln Center.

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Carlos Miele Spring 2013 Show — Welcome To The Jungle!

The feral and the fluid danced cheek-to-cheek at the Carlos Miele Spring 2013 show, held on September 10th at Lincoln Center.

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Backstage at Chadwick Bell Spring 2013 — Makeup Inspired By Cubist Art

After depicting a nearly deranged, disheveled but somehow still fabulous woman  last season, designer Chadwick Bell decided to show a more composed female persona for his Spring 2013 show — albeit in a non-traditional manner that steered away from conventional notions of beauty.

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Alexandre Herchcovitch Spring 2013 Show — Tumblin’ For ’80s Culture Club

There’s little room for conventionalities in the work of Brazilian designer Alexandre Herchcovitch.

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