NYFW: Pt.2 Nolcha Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2013 Collections

 

Inside the spring/summer 2013 collections from emerging designers Baruni, Gulschachereli, Angelys Balek and M.N Aloush at Nolcha Fashion Week.

 

Baruni

The collection featured amazing versatility in feminine dresses that were perfectly blended for a casual style, working gal or that fabulous special occasion. The perfect shades of pop were well balanced in every garment making them alive on the runway.

Gulschachereli

If you wanted to step in a collection that made a women feel like the center of attention this one nailed it. With vibrant colors of icy blues, bold tangerines, sultry nudes and the simplicity of vibrant whites. The flow of the designs and sophistication of each style made this collection the buzz of the night.

Angelys Balek

The collection set the tone for being edgy, flirty and unique with great design patterns and eye catching style. Every piece was it’s own showstopper, it flowed from beginning to end. Can’t wait to see what Fall/Winter 2013 will be because Spring/Summer 2013 brings it home.

M.N. Aloush

The only collection that went extra with their niche with no flaws. Every aspect on the runway in this collection was right on whether you like designs that think outside the box or not their fashion story was told. Now, not every key piece can be rocked for every women but if one is looking to make that dramatic statement rock a M.N. Aloush design and you will get noticed!

Which designer was your favorite?

Nolcha Fashion Week Scene

Photos Courtesy of Nolcha Fashion Week

Special thanks again to Alyson Campbell Roy at AMP3 Public Relations for the invites and all my press needs ; )

NYFW: Fashion Week Recaps w/ Street Stylers

Fashion Week is officially over but you can still get a glimpse into my experience through it all. Check out a few recaps and a look at a few Street Stylers that worked their looks during Fashion Week they include designers Larissa Muehleder of Muehleder and Shannon Shiang of Skins & Stones, trendsetters Cheryl Simmons, Christopher Pearson and Dishek Webster and fashion blogger Shinyin Leah Ho of Lipstick Catwalk. Plus spotted celebs like singer Mya, Beyoncé's stylist Ty Tyrone and fashion designer Rachel Roy. Enjoy the video!

 

NYFW: Backstage with NARS Director of Global Beauty James Boehmer at Naeem Khan

 

Written by Guest Blogger Amanda Raye of broke&chic

Wondering what beauty trends to explore for the fall season? Well the verdict is bold lips and strong brows for the fall and it will carry us into the spring season as well ladies!

Photo Courtesy of Sara Zucker for Nars

I was able to get the beauty dish with NARS Director of Global Beauty, James Boehmer and the Lead Hairstylist from Bumble and Bumble, Neil Moodie.  According to Boehmer of NARS: "The inspiration was Wallis Simpson, so to make the look more updated, we focused on a glossy, very vinyl-texture lip to contrast the matte texture of the skin." The skin was left very matte and the eyes very simple. The wow factors came from the bold and elongated brow. To get the look Boehmer used Bali, Coconut Grove Single Eyeshadow. For the lip he got extremely creative. He wanted a lip color that would look amazing on all the models. He started with the "Jungle Red" Lip Liner and overlaid it with "Damned Velvet" Matte Lip Pencil, "Never Say Never" Velvet Lip Pencil, and to finish it off, he added "Place Vendome Larger Than Life" Lip Gloss. Plum might be the lip color of choice for fall but it'll be all about deep red this upcoming spring!

Inspired by the 1940's look, Moodie went with the classic chignon, the vision was "elegance in royalty", giving the models a powerful look without being too over-the-top.

 He went with a center part to add even more of a statement. The nails were done by Dashing Diva and they wanted a classic womanly manicure with an edge their Color fx in red completely the look.

 

The hair, makeup and nails tied in beautifully with the gorgeous designs of Naeem Khan. This show was titled "The Duchess of Windsor: Exotic Gardens, Fiery Skies, and the Arabian Sea."

 

Photos by Thomas Iannaccone

According to Khan:

"The focus of this collection is drawn from elemental beauty, and cultural landscapes: the intricacy of Moroccan art, geometric patterns, and delicate metalwork, as well as floral imagery, burning desert sunsets, and crashing ocean surf. These concepts were literally, and figuratively, translated into prints, beading, thread work and laser cut leather designs.

The Naeem Khan collection has evoked to encompass daywear and separates keeping true to the high embellishment and timeless glamour."

 

Would you ever try the bold lip and strong brow look that graced the runways?

NYFW: Farah Angsana Spring 2013

 

This is my second time experiencing a Farah Angsana show and again she amazes me with bringing out the vibrant side of a woman’s style. The collection features great pieces for black tie affairs, bold colors with a polished feminine effects and well fitted styles that suit all the right parts of a women’s body. Farah Angsana never disappoints on the runway. Check out the highlights of Farah Angsana Spring 2013 Collection.

 

Photos: Reuters/Carlo Allegri

What’s your favorite look in the Spring 2013 collection?

NYFW: Joy Cioci Spring 2013 with Backstage Access

 

The Joy Cioci Spring 2013 Presentation was all about underwater beauty and the details on her designs were truly amazing. Pretty colors in teals, lavenders, baby blues and gorgeous white set the models in a timeless element of sophistication. The lace caps with the pearl beadings were beyond a touch of true feminine quality. I would have loved to seen the models capture Joy Cioci’s inspiration on the runway to capture the flowing of the dresses but the personal touch of the presentation gave you a reason to observe Joy’s creative talent close up. Check out Joy Cioci’s Spring 2013 Presentation and our exclusive interview. Plus we take you behind the scenes with backstage access featuring Uzo, NARS International Makeup Stylist, Tommy Buckett, Celebrity Hair Stylist and Candice Manacchio, of Creative Nail Design.

Backstage Access

This is where it all happens before anyone see’s the finished product of a designer’s vision. The scene is always hectic, tight, demanding and the pressure is on. Regardless of the intensity backstage everyone works together as a team and get’s the job done. As time goes by you begin to see the transformation on the models, the clock is ticking and the show must begin.

Special thanks to Sara Z. of NARS and Sandra T. of HLGRP for my backstage press needs. Big thank you to Uzo,Tommy and Candice for the interviews, beauty, hair and nail tips very informative you all ROCKED IT! Joy Cioci great presentation yesterday, keep doing what you do best FASHION!