Alexander McQueen, Fall 2011

A dramatic romp in winter white, with haute couture details and execution at every level. Over-the-top Elizabethan gowns in white and mauve… Porcelain mosaics as bustiers and as embellishment on shoes… Breast accentuation as a subversive counterpoint to the many lady looks… Equestrian/bondage elements… Sarah Burton is really taking the house forward.
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Christian Dior, Fall 2011

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Yves Saint Laurent, Fall 2011

Stefano Pilati took to the archives of the late Fifties and early Sixties for his Fall collection. It opened with a menswear glen plaid in soft black and white, and a double breasted coat dress—straightforward and to the point. Skirt suits and a split skirt worn with a bright white satin blouse and a sculpted wedge, black boot…  Drop waists speak to the 60′s influence. Mixed media jackets with textured wool sleeves… Clipped fur with long fur… Chain link jewelry as trim and as a belt. A YSL collection that felt like YSL.
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Stella McCartney, Fall 2011

The masculine and the uber-feminine converged on the catwalk at Stella McCartney for a He Said, She Said collection. On one hand we have oversized menswear-inspired coats and blazers worn over sleek trousers… Double breasted coats in double face, a major fabrication this season… Men’s-inspired chunky sweaters with trousers in winter white… Tuxedo jackets continue and are everywhere, with narrow pants. Stella’s are updated with inverted lapels. On the other hand, we have sexy, shapely sheaths and sensual chemises and jumpsuits. There was crystal pleating in soft dresses and blouses with an exaggerated, rounded sleeve, worn with strict skirts and high waisted pants. All were worn with flat patent loafer.
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Smashbox Softbox

Look#1 Slutry smolder
Look#2 Naturally nude
Look#3 Soft smoke

I love this palette for Spring and Summer look. One palette has three looks so it's easy to bring around especially when you travel.
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Ballerina Bun

This style is good for the night events and summer. It's quick and look classic!

The ballerina bun can be worn high up on the top of your head or down lower near the back of your neck. Either way, our favorite ”go-to-do” for anyone with collar bone length hair or longer.
Tools
    •    1″ barrell curling iron
    •    clear elastic or pony tail holder
    •    smoothing + updo brush
    •    4-6 large bobby pins
    •    firm holding hairspray.
Directions
    1.    Using a 1 inch curling iron quickly curl all of your hair under.
    2.    Flip hair over and gather into a high ponytail securing with an elastic or ponytail holder.
    3.    Using your smoothing brush, back comb (lightly tease) hair. (This will help the bun look more voluminous!)
    4.    Twist hair and wrap around the base to create your bun shape.
    5.    Insert bobby pins along the base of the bun, securing it to your head.
    6.    Spray all over with a firm holding hairspray and smooth down fly-aways.

Tip: I like to shake my head side to side to make sure it’s really secure before I finish.
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