Carlos Miele created a melting pot of sophisticated pieces for the Fall. I loved the juxtaposition of colors, prints and textures that he used in this collection. It’s perfect for the life of a jetsetter, a girl always on the go that craves a bit of luxury. Ranging from jumpers to evening gowns and capes, Carlos Miele stayed true to his design roots and delivered sexy, glamorous options for the jetsetting woman.
Showing for the first time at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week, sisters Alexandra and Kristen O’Neil of Porter Grey stayed true to their aesthetic of relaxed sophistication. The Porter Grey Fall 2011 presentation featured a vintage inspired collection with hints of militarism.
The Nolcha Fashion Week Lounge at the Empire Rooftop Hotel posed the perfect getaway for fashion lovers during New York Fashion Week. The Empire Hotel Rooftop was transformed into a beauty and style oasis with manicures and lashes by Kiss, and hair and makeup touch ups from Paul Mitchell; allowing a brief reprieve from the hectic schedule of Fashion Week.
In the entertainment industry it’s all about who you know, lame but true. So many young women (and men) are drawn to the flashing lights of the fame that is associated with this industry, but don’t know about the hard work and dedication that it takes to achieve the ultimate goal. Nose to the grindstone, networking and keeping your eyes on the ultimate prize is what it’s all about.
On March 21, 2010 The First Annual Blackout Awards were held at Newark, NJ’s Key Club, yes fashionable events do happen in New Jersey. To coincide with the theme of the awards, the Tri-State’s most fashionable came out dressed in all black to honor the makeup, hair and style heavyweights of the industry.
On Thursday, March 11, 2010, Hennessy, the #1 selling cognac in the world held the NJ launch of its newest blend, Hennessy Black at the Abyss Nightclub in South Amboy, NJ. This is the first major new launch for the House of Hennessy since Hennessy V.S. was introduced in 1961. The newest member to the Hennessy family was released in select U.S. cities in 2009, and will become available nationwide in June 2010. It’s a smoother blend, not as strong as the classic, perfect for mixing in cocktails or if you’re a true Hennessy lover, straight up with no chaser.
The Twinkle by Wenlan Spring 2010’s program described the collection as a “fashion mash up”. Floral prints creatively clashed with stripes, punches of neon and prints were paired with the classic black and white, and patterned sheers were layered over graphic prints. Designer, Wenlan Chia
Yigal Azrouël’s Spring 2010 collection was a clear cut lesson in geometry; fabrics were cut with scalpel-like precision to create graphic shapes and bold lines. Often known for his draping techniques to create ultra feminine silhouettes, Yigal did not stray away too far from his design aesthetic this season. The draping was there, the feminine silhouettes were there, but geometry was prevalent throughout the collection.