Latest 2009 Fashion Week
2009 Fashion Week
Trend Alert: Sheer Bright Lips For Spring
Sometimes runway looks are really extreme, and don't always translate well into the mainstream — as evidenced by this hits and misses slideshow. Now that it is officially springtime, have you started to think about how you'll amp up your makeup bag, taking looks straight from the fashion shows as inspiration? Buh-bye to the black lip gloss trend that never really made it anyway, and hello brighter, sheerer shades.
Trend Alert: Orange Cheeks For Spring
When you imagine orange on the face you might cringe a little, thinking of unflattering Oompa-Loompa-like effects. But you might be surprised that orange blush can give a flattering sun-kissed look that's fresh, not gaudy. Seeing that many designers featured the shade during 2009 Spring New York Fashion Week, I predicted that orange blush would be a trend during the upcoming warmer months.
Paris Fashion Week Beauty: The Haute Hits and Misses
And so, Paris Fashion Week comes to a close. Chanel, Dior, Louis Vuitton, Alexander McQueen — OK, especially McQueen — all showed their visions for Fall 2009. Since Parisian shows tend to be more over-the-top and wildly creative than their New York counterparts, there's plenty to see here.
17 Sexy, Sultry, and Strange Looks From Milan Fashion Week
OK, we've already checked out the wackiest runway looks from London and Madrid fashion weeks. And now that Milan's shows are over, here are 17 hair and makeup looks that could set trends for Fall. Some are hot, some are not — but not a single one is boring.
See 19 Fashion-Week Looks You Won't Be Wearing
Rose-adorned mesh helmets, umbrella-heads, and dramatic black eyeliner — sounds just what you want to be wearing next season, right? Read on to see 19 of the most unusual runway looks from London and Madrid fashion weeks.
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Hair How-To: Coventry Fall 2009 Hair
It can be difficult for young designers to build buzz, but not for Matthew Terry. After stints with Donna Karan and Ralph Lauren, he started his own line, Coventry. Fashionologie has a review of the clothing, but I'm more interested in this beautiful plaited hairstyle.
Akiko Ogawa Takes a Twist on the French Manicure
Even though these pink nails were shown for a Fall collection, I think Akiko Ogawa's runway manicures would be a great way to welcome springtime. French manicures normally aren't my favorites, but Alisha Rimando created a fresh version by using four colors (Dashing Diva polish in Headliner, Dashing Diva, Cosmopolitan, and Debutante).
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Love It or Hate It? Gray Lips at Doo.Ri
Backstage at the Doo.Ri show, lead makeup artist Tom Pecheux revealed the inspiration for this grayscale look. "It's a contradiction between romantic and gothic and punk," he explained. "It's not black-and-white, but there is no color."
Love It or Hate It: Kate Beckinsale's New Blunt Bangs
In the tradition of many a celebrity, actresses Keira Knightley and Jessica Alba have recently premiered blunt-style bangs. And now, it's Kate Beckinsale who has joined the bang brigade, showing off a modified version of her long hairstyle as an attendee of Calvin Klein's 2009 Fall New York Fashion Week show.
The British beauty is known for her signature, flowing locks, and the addition of bangs really does transform her features, no?
Behold the Wackiest Hair at Fashion Week (So Far)
Haven't heard of Gerlan Jeans? Neither had I, but something tells me you won't soon forget the name. Textile designer Gerlan Marcel, who graduated from Central St.
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