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Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week – Next Week!

Hillary — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 14:03:33 +0000

I hope I can still fit into this dress…

Tom Holcomb: Birthday Memorial today 12/12

Hillary — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 09:08:23 +0000

The public memorial for master nail educator and competitor Tom Holcomb will be held today in Southern California. Today would have been Tom’s 45th birthday.

Please join A Celebration of Life this afternoon, December 12th between 12pm-4pm:

The Mission Inn & Spa
3649 Mission Inn Road
Riverside, CA 92501
888.447.9943

Events, Illinois: Shellac Attack – Wheeling 12/12

Hillary — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 06:29:19 +0000

See you soon, Wheeling. Come down between 10-2pm and let’s talk Shellac!

Beauty Alert: Red Eye

Hillary — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 13:29:12 +0000

We’ve all rocked red lips, but have you ever rocked the red eyeliner and mascara? What do you think – Beautiful Bladerunner or Bloody Mess?

MBFW ss 2012: cutest. outfit. evah.

Hillary — Sun, 18 Sep 2011 19:51:30 +0000

I really should have asked where she was from. Adorbs.

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Begins s/s 2012 Coverage 9/8/2011

Hillary — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 07:29:28 +0000

Lincoln Center gets a facelift with a sexy new facade

It’s that time again! This year marks the one year anniversary that Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week moved from Bryant Park to Lincoln Center, as well as the 10 year anniversary of 9/11. Many changes are underfoot as IMG continues to shape and mold the new space, the latest being a brilliant new face that will add a little pizazz to the more formal architecture of the existing structure, as well as allow for “flexibility…over the next couple of seasons to explore digital integration and other technology driven enhancements,” said Peter Levy, SVP Managing Director, IMG Fashion Worldwide.

There is a huge digital board inside that projects previous runways throughout the week and it is a bit of a thrill to relive a show, or catch a glimpse of one you weren’t privy to be in attendance. I’m getting chills thinking of that happening in some form outside for the world to see.

Aside from a gratefully long list of shows to cover, both front and backstage, this season I’m also going to be working an event with CND (more on that later, but it does involve Shellac). Don’t forget to get your free mani’s on Fashion’s Night Out! (no, that isn’t it either)

You can check out some of my coverage from last year here and here and here and here and here.

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week will take over New York City as thousands of fashion insiders gather to see the newest collections of over 99 designers. The Spring 2012 Collections will feature Nicholas K, Porter Grey, BCBGMAXAZRIA, Richard Chai, Supima, Tadashi Shoji, Candela, EMERSON, Project Runway, Electric Feathers, Luca Luca, General Idea, Rebecca Taylor, Mara Hoffman, Helen Yarmak, Tommy Hilfiger Men’s, Nicole Miller, Joy Cioci, Concept Korea, Cynthia Rowley, Academy of Art University, Falguni & Shane Peacock, Ruffian, Lacoste, Pink Tartan, Jill Stuart, Son Jung Wan, ADAM, Vivienne Tam, Farah Angsana, Honor, Charlotte Ronson, Monique Lhuillier, Rafael Cennamo, Eva Minge, Venexiana, Katya Leonovich, Lela Rose, Derek Lam, DKNY, Tracy Reese, L.A.M.B., Diane von Furstenberg, Jen Kao, Y-3, GUiSHEM, Custo Barcelona, Tommy Hilfiger, Timo Weiland, Jenny Packham, Callula Lillibelle, Carolina Herrera, Carlos Miele, Rebecca Minkoff, pamella roland, Donna Karan New York, VLOV – QingQing Wu, Yeohlee, Norman Ambrose, Betsey Johnson, Jad Ghandour, Perry Ellis, Michael Angel, Tory Burch, J.Crew, Badgley Mischka, Vera Wang, Zang Toi, Diesel Black Gold, Bibhu Mohapatra, Hervé Léger by Max Azria, Argentine Designers, IMPROVD, Tibi, Narciso Rodriguez, Malan Breton, Norma Kamali, Rochambeau, Michael Kors, Nanette Lepore, PORTS 1961, J. Mendel, Nomia, Chado Ralph Rucci, Milly by Michelle Smith, Shamask, Anna Sui, Juan Carlos Obando, Elie Tahari, b Michael AMERICA, Ralph Lauren, Guli, Sergio Davila, Calvin Klein Collection, Naeem Khan, MADE IN AFRICA: by ARISE MAGAZINE, and Elene Cassis.

Title sponsor Mercedes-Benz is joined by DHL, American Express®, Maybelline New York, TRESemmé, W Hotels Worldwide, Fiber One® Bars, ideeli, FIJI Water and AriZona Beverages as well as the following media outlets: The New York Times, Women’s Wear Daily and Getty Images.

She’s Got the Look: Katy Perry goes 40′s glam

Hillary — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 18:17:57 +0000

Fekkai Celebrity Stylist Renato Campora Created An Iconic 1940’s Look for Katy Petty at the Video Music Awards in LA

It seems like we always feature Katy for the awards, but that’s because she’s always got a look worth talking about! This time around, Fekkai’s Celebrity stylist Renato Campora created the look for her pink tresses and shares how to get that look with Solessence readers:

1) Create a side part on wet hair.
2) Apply Fekkai Full Blown Mousse throughout the hair to build a strong and reliable base
3) Blow dry using a round brush.
4) Use Fekkai Sheer Hold Hairpsray to secure the look, adding a lasting finish and shine.

To create the final touch, Renato took a one-inch strand of the hair and pinned it back with a vintage hairpiece, securing it with a bobby pin.

All products by Fekkai: Fekkai Full Volume Mousse ($21), and Fekkai Sheer Hold Hairspray ($24).Available at Fekkai.com and Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, and Saks Fifth Avenue stores.

She had some amazing custom Minx nails by Kimmie Keyes.

Royal Wedding – Like a Fairytale

Hillary — Sat, 14 May 2011 02:00:50 +0000

All’s well that ends, well, with a happy ending.

Cute or Curtain? Your Vote Now

Hillary — Sat, 26 Mar 2011 13:00:35 +0000

What do you think of this little number?

Zoya – Get Ready for Spring Fling – limited offer

Hillary — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 14:46:26 +0000

Green is a hot color for 2011, and Zoya is helping you get ready for spring with this limited time offer! Zoya Suvi, Zoya Shawn and Zoya Ivanka are only $5 when purchased as a trio, saving you $19. Offer valid until March 7, 2011 at 11:59pm EST. Don’t miss out – and one Trio per customer please.

Add one “Get Your Green on Trio” to your shopping cart. Once in your cart a discount for $19.00 will appear, reducing the net Trio cost to $5.00. Then just complete the checkout process. Remember only one “Get Your Green on Trio” will be discounted. Any additional trios that you purchase will be at regular price.