Lela Rose took women from the African jungle to the concrete jungle by way of the New York runway for Spring 2009. Along for the journey, Stila was backstage to create the sun-kissed, safari-inspired look: dewy glowing skin, understated eyes and a pop of berry color on the lips. Thumb through the pages […]

I am beyond thrilled that the amazing folks at HarperPerrenial (quite frankly the whole team is genius when it comes to publishing and marketing paperbacks) for bringing out my memoir in paperback. The jacket is a sharp departure from the hardcover, and I’m pleased with the softer treatment. This is not to say that […]

When you think of sweet flirtation and romanticism, Rebecca Taylor immediately comes to mind. Akin to her signature logo of frolicking black cats, Rebecca Taylor’s clothes exhibit a sexy, playful and kittenish quality. And although her sheer, layered fabrics are ethereal and coquettish, they aren’t regulated to the schoolgirl pack. The inspiration for the […]

Downtown flair and a back-to-basics attitude with a vintage twist was the trend at David Arquette’s and strummer Ben Harper’s Propr Fall 2009 collection. Propr, named for the French word propre, meaning “fitting” or “appropriate,” was a pragmatic line filled with easy, dark-wash denim, flowing checkered skirts, fitted vests, voluminous ponchos, and tailored dresses. The […]

In Vivienne Tam’s audacious Fall 2009 Presentation, the designer explored concept, design, and form, to present an intuitive and unique collection based on the Asian philosophy that the new and unexplored finds its roots in empty, “nothingness” spaces. Tam elaborates: “During this period of global economic turmoil, the idea of the return to a […]

Fashionista, blogger impresario, and social media maven, Yuli Ziv interviews bloggers covering New York fashion week during last night’s Vivienne Tam presentation. Tam collaborated with HP to create a “blogging station” - an area filled with flat-screen computers and one-touch access to Blogger, Twitter, Typepad, and other socialnetworking platforms. And check me out at :32!

Despite the bitter cold of a typical New York winter, Jessica Stroup heated up New York Fashion Week, with smoldering makeup courtesy of theBalm Makeup Artist, Felicia (I heart her already!) Roman. Wanting all attention on Stroup’s bright blue eyes, Felicia went dramatic with the lids and kept the rest simple.
How did Felicia […]

Over the past few days, it’s been intriguing to witness how designers, and their vision for their ready-to-wear collections, have been affected by the recession. While there was the gleeful optimism that infused the pomp, glitz and fanfare at Barbie, Betsy Johnson, and Charlotte Ronson, other designers opted for subdued, low-key looks. Inspired by […]

Lela Rose: New York Fashion Week Fall 2009 from Felicia Sullivan on Vimeo In the midst of a bustling, frenetic city, plunging capital markets, and overall feelings of malaise and anxiety, Lela Rose sought refuge in the vivid, verdant calm of the forest and all its magical creatures. Her vision for ready-to-wear was influenced by […]