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New York Fashion Week, Fall 2010: Diane von Furstenberg's Top 10 Looks

FabSugar — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 12:00:08 PST

We always look forward to Diane von Furstenberg's flirty, feminine designs. Fall '10 is creative director Nathan Jenden's last collection with DVF before he embarks on his own line. Never afraid of color, he sent the models down the super slick runway - check out that cool wet effect - in gypsy-inspired velvet tunics, flirty printed frocks, lamé minidresses, and embellished metallic skirts. Tempering the shimmery hues are billowy knit shawls, structured double-breasted blazers, and organza-trimmed cardigans. My favorite ensemble has to be this wild, liquid-like gold lamé dress Natalia Vodianova is wearing. Check out DVF's tenacious top 10 now.

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Selma Blair's Black Nathan Jenden Cutout Dress: Love It or Hate It?

FabSugar — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 04:00:22 PDT

Just when I was about to frown upon Selma Blair's stylist for putting her in dowdy outfits for the Hellboy II movie photo calls, she showed up to a party in a sexy black Nathan Jenden cutout dress. I wouldn't mind if it were a tad shorter, but overall it works for Selma's off-kilter style. We've seen cut outs in all shapes and sizes, but here is a fresh approach. The cut outs almost resemble flower petals, and I love their unusual placements. The pointy Louboutin pumps and gold bangles elevate the look but don't distract from the design. Does Selma's black cutout dress wow you or bore you?
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Trend Alert: Goth Lips at London Fashion Week

BellaSugar — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 14:00:54 PST

At London Fashion Week, I noticed a couple of outlandish beauty trends such as crimped hair and modern cornrow braids. But what I remember most vividly from my backstage access was the look of goth lips.

Designers like Julian MacConald, Nathan Jenden, Ossie Clark and Inbar Spector all chose a midnight lip to reflect a chic and distinguishable edge. I'm not a big fan of morbid makeup, but it definitely has shock value on the runway. Would you ever wear blood-colored lipstick?

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Backstage Beauty: Nathan Jenden

BellaSugar — Tue, 25 Sep 2007 09:59:16 PDT

At the Nathan Jenden spring 2008 fashion show in London, the hair look was relaxed, long and loose with a rough texture. Nathan collaborated with hair stylist Neil Moodie, who used products from Bumble and Bumble.

Neil's inspiration came from an eclectic creative vision. He imagined a modern version of a Victorian ballerina dancing hip-hop in the jungle and he executed the look by choosing natural looking, "un-done" long, tousled hair that doesn't get brushed.

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For a complete list of products and step-by-step instructions on how to create this look at home,

Step 1: Since Neil Moodie did not use a brush to create this look, simply wash, condition, towel-dry hair and begin by prepping hair with Bumble and Bumble Tonic Lotion, Prep and some Styling Créme . Blow-dry roughly, using only your fingers to separate the hair.
Step 2: Next, take a thin flat iron and create a little bit of a wave only to the middle of the hair strands. To do this, wrap sections of hair around the iron once, then hold it for a few seconds and move the iron up and down the length of the hair to loosen the curl. Keep the crown flat and leave the ends untouched. When you're finished, mist hair with some Does it All hairspray.
Step 3: Lastly, for extra volume and length, you can add on hairpieces or extensions. Part hair on the side so it doesn't have a hippie feel to it. As a final touch, sprinkle on some Hair Powder to create a matte and natural look.

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