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Julie Haus Is in the House

BellaSugar — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 00:03:26 -0700

Being a "Haus frau" is a very good thing. Just ask Leighton Meester and Molly Sims, who showed up for Julie Haus's first-ever New York runway show. The intimate affair featured bright colors, bold prints, and a few cute dresses that I wouldn't mind wearing in the hot sun right now.

The hair and makeup were fresh and fun, with a hint of rebellious streak thrown in for good measure. "It's a little messy, yet kind of neat," said Dwight O'Neal, who created the makeup look for The Balm. "It's the everyday woman doing her makeup. We didn't want anything too dramatic or too perfect." Check out the lips to see what he means; to get the look, O'Neal's team dabbed Prom Queen Stainiac on the center of the lips, then filled in the remainder of the lips with Plump Your Pucker gloss in Cocoa My Coconut. Instead of using a brush to spread the color, makeup artists used their fingers - easy!

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To find out how to recreate this hairstyle at home with some tips from Oscar Blandi, read more.

Lead stylist Oscar Blandi worked with Haus to create a beautifully natural look for the models. "The whole idea is that the girl has her hair done, goes out and has a good time, and it’s the day after," he explained. To get this look, he sprayed Protein Mist on wet hair. After applying a volumizer to the roots, he then covered the ends of hair with Acqua Marina to provide hold. After a quick blow-dry with a diffuser, he curled the hair, directing each piece a different way.

Here's my favorite part of the look: Oscar and his team made small, thin braids (you can see them in the close-up shot above) and wrapped the irons around them to create more texture. A little teasing at the ends and you're good to go.
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Julie Haus Backstage

BellaSugar — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 22:32:41 -0700

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See the Big Beauty Trends of Fashion Week

BellaSugar — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 07:03:59 -0700

New York Fashion Week brought a gaggle of front row sightings, a couple emerging trends, and a whole lot of sleep-deprived nights. I have a couple more trends and tricks to share with you, but while I catch up on the ZZZs, you can catch up on this week's most stylish posts.

The look at Anna Sui inspired romantic missives.
Spotted: Gossip Girl hair at Nanette Lepore and a how-to from Jimmy Paul, who masterminded the look.
Charlotte Tilbury spilled a Kate Moss beauty secret at Matthew Williamson.
NARS chief makeup artist Ayako gave the 411 on the beauty inspiration for 3.1 Phillip Lim.
Miss Sixty sexes it up with bouncy hair and vintage Playboy-inspired makeup.
Val Garland gave tips to get the sooty black eyeliner at Hervé Legér.
Rodarte was wonderfully weird.
Proenza Schouler looked back to wartime for its hair and makeup.
Twinkle's look is totally wearable.
It's Revlon makeup at Diane von Furstenberg.
Karen Walker's models had boyish charm.
Alexander Wang was sweaty rather than sweet.
LL and Samantha headed to Charlotte Ronson.
Nicole Miller offered plum hues on the runway.
Julie Haus's show was pretty and wearable.
Newcomer Lorick had lots of looks in one presentation.

New York Fashion Week, Fall 2007: Designers for Darfur

BellaSugar — Wed, 14 Feb 2007 05:54:55 -0800

On Friday evening, many, many designers, fashionistas, and do-gooders gathered together in New York City's Roseland Ballroom in support of trying to help end the atrocities of genocide taking place in Darfur. Since it was the finale of Fall 2007 Fashion Week, the theme of the event was a grand fashion show appropriately titled, Designers for Darfur.

The hosts of the evening were Lydia Hearst Shaw (shown) and Malcolm Harris of Mal Sirrah. The sponsor was Steve Madden who not only presented, but he also provided all of the footwear for the models.

The show was beautifully orchestrated and went off without a hitch. Some highlights were: a long flowing yellow dress with a jewel accent, a stunning floor length turquoise evening dress as well as the adorable children walking the runway. All of the clothing was created in Africa's colors; red, green, black/yellow.

All the items from the show are being auctioned off on ebay right now. All profits will go toward the Save Darfur Coalition so please check it out!

Here is the list of the generous designers involved in the show: Chado Ralph Rucci, Vera Wang, Michael Kors, Carmen Marc Valvo, Naeem Khan, Zero Maria Cornejo, Donna Karan, Heatherette, J. Mendel, Lyn Devon, Jason Wu, Tuleh, Jeremy Scott, Catherine Malandrino, Perry Ellis (Menswear designer), Marc Bower, Jenni Kayne, Nanette Lepore, BCBG Max Azria, Malo, Alice & Olivia, Mike & Chris, Luella Bartley, Carlos Miele, Hollywould, John Bartlett (Menswear designer), Romania Kapadia (Menswear designer), Judith Leiber (handbag designer), Skapparin, Edun, Neil Beiff, Bonnie Young (only children’s designer), Frank Trapiano, Hanni Y, Ericson Beaman, Tori Nichel, Shannon Stokes, Gustavo Arango, L.A.M.B., Elisa Jiminez, Romona Keveza, Joseph Aboud (menswear), Julie Haus, Zang Toi, Mary Ping, Sue Wong, Maggie Norris Couture, Allison Mezey, Charlotte Ronson, Nancy Gonzalez, Chris Aire (fine jewelry designer), Jill Stuart, Derucuny, Y&Kei, Tracey Reese, DDC Lab, Luca Luca.

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