Latest 2009 spring fashion week
2009 Spring 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.
Which Spring Runway Trend Are You Most Likely to Wear?
In the world of beauty, trends are like a time machine, moving both forward and back. While I just returned from the whirlwind of 2009 Fall New York Fashion Week, I'm actually looking back on 2009 Spring New York Fashion Week, which I attended last September. Funny how that works.
Trend Alert: Wrinkle in Time
Or should I say wrinkle in a time machine? This 1980s hairstyle often pops up here and there, reminding us that crinkly, crimpy hair will probably never die.
Featured in several shows from Paris to London to New York, the style ranged from severe Christian Dior (upper left) to a more straight down, everyday style à la Christian Lacroix, Ruffian, and Karen Walker.
Trend Alert: Buns on the Run(way) at Spring Fashion Week
Whether they were sideways, polished, or piled high in a messy roll, one thing's for sure: buns were hot on the runway for Spring 2009. Vera Wang, 3.1 Phillip Lim, Tibi, and Lorick all featured some version of this ballerina favorite. I like how Wang even went for a French twist/bun combo (bottom left).
Vena Cava Walks Like an Egyptian
Indie-girl favorite Vena Cava showed off its Spring 2009 collection, which was inspired by Egyptology. While the fashion fiends were plotzing over the design duo's new shoes, I was enjoying Oscar Blandi's "modern mermaid" hair and this take on the smoky eye.
Tina Turnbow led a team of makeup artists working with Stila on this look.
What Do You Think of Poofy Hair?
When I was writing last week's America's Next Top Model quiz, one of the questions was almost, "How many contestants were wearing ponytails with a hump of teased hair in front at elimination?" The answer hovered around seven, but some only did it halfway, so I decided it was a bad question. So imagine my surprise when the look came down Zac Posen's Spring 2009 runway.
Trend Alert: Orange You Glad
Orange blush is emerging as a trend for Spring 2009. I spotted it being rubbed into models' cheeks at Carlos Miele (left), Nanette Lepore, and Matthew Williamson. "I think it's a new way of using a bronze.
Pretty Is As Pretty Does at Rebecca Taylor
Rebecca Taylor is known for her feminine clothing, so it only follows that her models would look girly, right? Wrong. "The clothes are very pretty, very girly," said MAC makeup artist Polly Osmond.
The Unsung Heroes of Fashion Week
Nail technicians, despite their increasing Fashion Week importance due to the increased interest in bags and shoes, are usually relegated to performing their jobs while the models get their hair and makeup done. But changing polish eight times a day can be a nightmare for both models and pros. Exhibit A: On the left is a photo of model Coco Rocha showing me her manicure from the Thakoon show.
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