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Posted by on Aug 7, 2012 in Uncategorized | 0 comments

Events, Chicago: Jason Wu Trunk Show, 8/8

Neiman Marcus: Wednesday, August 8th, Jason Wu Trunk Show
View Jason Wu’s latest collection. Informal models will be showcasing the collection from noon to 3pm.

Gorgeous fabrics and prints

Neiman Marcus – Chicago

10 am to 4 pm Designer Sportswear – Second Floor
For more information, please call (312) 642-5900 ext. 2050

What else is Neiman Marcus embracing for fall trends?

MIXED GREENS: Solo or in combination, greens spruce up any wardrobe.

BORROWED FROM THE BOYS: Menswear influences tailor-made for her.

THE JACKET: Goes over everything—keep it top of mind.

THE LEATHER LEG: Second-skin tight or cut like a trouser, leather has legs.

THE SMOKING SLIPPER: The luxury loafer is flat-out chic.

NAVY: THE NEW NEUTRAL: Pair it up with black or brights.

DIGITAL PRINTS: Patterns made modern.

THE HIGH-IMPACT HANDBAG: Size and details matter.

BROOCHES: One adds newness, a cluster adds drama.

THE FALL FACE: The Cherry Lip

More to come…

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Posted by on Aug 22, 2011 in Uncategorized | 3 comments

Flashback: Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week: Jason Wu

Jason Wu’s show was such an interesting number.  The classic clothing with a bit of a Black Swan theme going had gilded hair, lids, heels and nails.  And although this was for fall, the gorgeous black on white numbers have been appearing on starlets like Reese Witherspoon all summer. Behold:

One of my favorite details of this show was the bleaching station. Here, models had their eyebrows bleached as if they were shaved off. After the show, they had to return to have them colored back on. What is done in the name of beauty!

The fabrics carried the metallic theme forward:

Find out how to get the CND gilded nail here:

For hair, gold was painted onto the hair in a leaf shape:


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Posted by on Feb 10, 2011 in Uncategorized | 4 comments

First Look: CND and Jason Wu Color Effects Collection

I first told you about the CND and Jason Wu collaboration here  but then it got even better. CND sent samples over of this limited edition collection which isn’t set to release in the US or Europe until May.  I’m actually going to Wu’s show tomorrow during Fashion Week where his models will be wearing debuting these new shades, and wanted to give you my impressions on the colors:

Miss Wu: This is must have – a stunning oyster with a pearlized matte finish.  Sound unusual?  It is.  Pearl is a big trend this season and Wu has captured it in what is also his signature color with Miss Wu.  The photo shows the color (dry) with the matte finish.  With a topcoat it gleams, but I like the unusual eggshell soft shine. 

Brigette: This dusty rose applies much lighter than the final look. The photo isn’t picking up much of the pink but it is very pretty. As with the other colors, this is soft and muted.

Sophia: When this color first went on, the model said “It reminds me of pantyhose.” We had a good laugh, but as soon as it dried we were oohing and ahhing. Although greige is on it’s last leg (it is rumored) this is a beautiful mushroom. It was complimentary with many colors.

strong>Veronica: This red is gorgeous, but it took several coats to achieve the same look. With the other muted tones it is a bit of a shocker in the set.

Tweed: Remember the Ralph Lauren designer paints that were poplular in the 90’s? I ALWAYS wondered when they would come out with a polish set that would mimic the offerings. This set comes with a bottle that is said to texturize the polish to look like tweed. It is reminiscent of fiber strengtheners, and when put on the nail, I’m not sure it made much of a difference. It looked more like your nails were done before bed and your hair stuck to it. A bit of topcoat completely erased any effect, and left all colors in a beautiful high shine. It’s a decent distraction.

This set becomes available in May and is sold by nail professionals only. If you are looking for soothingly muted colors, you’ll be very pleased with this Jason Wu and CND collaboration.

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Posted by on Feb 1, 2011 in Uncategorized | 72 comments

Girl with the Pearl Confession – Win this 2/14

beauty heads toward the light

Psst – here’s a secret: If you’ve paid any attention at all (and it’s okay if you haven’t because I’m about to get you updated) you know that *pearl* is the accent right now for skin.  It’s a trend I love because the looks go opposite of what so many try to do in winter and brightens skin instead of  going the way of artificial tan.  While real pearls have been cherished as a miracle beauty ingredient in Asia for years, let’s go a little oyster-friendly and offer these alternate ways to winterize your skin for 2011:

Hampton Sun Serious Shimmer Cooling Spray

You won’t need to be on a beach to appreciate this shimmer.  Filled with a fresh, herbal perfume base of fine, pearlized microglitter, this spray really serves as two products in one.  The refreshing scent is a great pick-me-up, and the shimmer coverage is perfect to highlight any body part.   One caveat – pearl may show up too light or grey on some complexions.  If so, Hampton Sun Serious Shimmer also offers a traditional bronzer option for the glow to show on your skin. 

***WIN THIS***

Would you like to get aboard the pearl whirl?  Leave a comment after this post on why/how you want or would use this cooling spray and you could be selected for a bottle of your own.  Don’t delay – drawing will be held Valentine’s Day, February 14th. 

You must enter with an active email address.

 $32 retail value, available at Sephora

 

 

 

 

 

 

CND Colors & Effects: Jason Wu Color Collection
Available worldwide May 2011. CND has collaborated with fashion designer Jason Wu on a nail color collection that celebrates real and imaginary “sophisticated femme” leading off with a stunning matte pearl polish named Miss Wu.  You do not want to miss this color.  It’s a brilliant and beautiful neutral warm gray that is a signature color in Wu’s fashion lines (full review in separate post).

Chanel Spring 2011 Pearl Quadra
While Chanel did come out with a dark green polish called Black Pearl, the eye on the prize is in the quads. The highlight in the les 4 Ombres is a perfectly shimmering pearl to compliment the soft and feminine tones in the set. At beauty counters now.

Products received by brand/brand representative for review consideration.

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Posted by on Jan 12, 2011 in Uncategorized | 3 comments

CND: Valentine’s Day Releases and James Wu Collaboration

Creative Nail Design (CND) isn’t just keeping people busy with their long wearing hybrid Shellac – they’ve also got ideas in mind for softening your skin. Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Scentsations™ Heart Duo is a combo pack that includes an 8.3 fl oz bottle of Heart Lotion (citrus, white flower and warm amber) paired with a .39 fl oz tube of sheer-pink Heart Lip Gloss. Retails for ~ $17.90 us/22.40 CAN

 

Photos courtesy Creative Nail Design

Who doesn’t love a little pop of shimmer?  For the Effects fans, CND is also releasing a new Red Hot Colour Collection that includes a bottle of Just Red Colour that can be layered with Red Sparkle Effect.   Retails ~ $20.00 usd/ 25 CAN

Last but not least, fashion designer Jason Wu has collaborated on a spring line with CND, focusing on the shimmery greys, pinks and naturals that will dominate the season:

  • Miss Wu – super-pale grey/signature Wu color
  • Brigette – warm pink
  • Sophia – soft mushroom
  • Veronica – oxblood red

The above last three are named after Hollywood startlets. The kicker to this collection is the addition of a top coat that adds fiber, going for a tweed-like effect.

Although this polish will debut at Wu’s show during New York Fashion Week, this set won’t be available in the US or UK until May.

Photo: CND/Elle

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