Hit the Road...New York

Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty.
The exhibition, organized by The Costume Institute, will celebrate the late Alexander McQueen's extraordinary contributions to fashion. From his postgraduate collection of 1992 to his final runway presentation which took place after his death in February 2010, Mr. McQueen challenged and expanded the understanding of fashion beyond utility to a conceptual expression of culture, politics, and identity. His iconic designs constitute the work of an artist whose medium of expression was fashion. Approximately one hundred examples will be on view, including signature designs such as the bumster trouser, the kimono jacket, and the Origami frock coat, as well as pieces reflecting the exaggerated silhouettes of the 1860s, 1880s, 1890s, and 1950s that he crafted into contemporary silhouettes transmitting romantic narratives. Technical ingenuity imbued his designs with an innovative sensibility that kept him at fashion's vanguard.
May 4, 2011–July 31, 2011
Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Exhibition Hall, 2nd floor


Will be there! Keep on checking the blog for Live posts from NYC :)))

Hit The Road...Cannes

If you're heading to Cannes this month do NOT, I mean it,  miss The Chanel Ephemeral Boutique,

a 300 square meter pop-up boutique in Cannes featuring selections from the Spring-Summer 2011 Ready-to-Wear and Paris-Byzance collections. The boutique’s color palette is black and gold and has black mosaic floors, sequined carpets and “offers a view all the way down to the stairs leading up to the Palais des Festivals.”

The make-up bar presents the Lumières Byzantines eye shadow palette, created by Peter Philips for the Paris-Byzance collection. The nail bar, meanwhile, highlights a summer palette.

There are pieces from the Paris-Byzance collection as a sneak preview amidst designs from the Spring-Summer 2011 Ready-to-Wear collection, and dresses and suits – on loan from the Chanel Conservatory – worn by those loyal to the House, such as Keira Knightley, Michelle Williams, Penelope Cruz and Michelle Mercier.

The Cannes Ephemeral Boutique will be open from May 7th to May 22nd 2011 from 10am to 7pm. The address is: 6, Boulevard de la Croisette, 06400 Cannes, France.

ECO CHIC LABELS!

Do you think these collaborations from fashion, mid-range and high-end  is a sign of fashion moving towards a more eco-friendly future?

Iconic French fashion house YSL have  begun to implement fair-trade practices,  with the creation of the Muse 2 artisanal bag. Working with women from the Gafreh organisation in Burkina Faso, the Muse 2 bag is made completely from recycled materials, specifically plastic and cotton. So far only 60 pieces have been made and are available exclusively from the YSL Paris store.

We LOVE Christian Louboutin’s eco-trash pumps

These Ecotrash pumps from the haute French shoe and bag designer’s spring/summer 2011,a promise that no two will look alike because, yes, they’re made from reclaimed materials.

Alberta Ferretti & Emma Watson to People Tree

Alberta Ferretti and Emma Watson in the Pure Threadscapsule collection. “This collection is completely organic, from the picking and spinning of our cottons to the washing, weaving and dying of our textiles” Ferretti said. The collection contains 5 pieces: two dresses, one shirt, one pair of shorts, and one maxi skirt. Inspiration was taken from style icon Jane Birkin with the skirt being tired and the denim shorts and dresses having detailed embroidery and lace. In an interview with Women’s Wear Daily Emma said she was pleased “that a luxury brand such as Alberta Ferretti has decided to create ecological clothes. I believe this is a big step forward for all of the international fashion industry, but also an important step for an increased sensitivity to the problem of ecology.” Also, part of the proceeds will go to People Tree, a charity that Emma designed a line for last year, and who promote fair-trade practices.

H&M... Conscious

H&M’s SS 2011 Conscious Collection hit stores and picked up on the all-white trend seen at Dolce and Gabana’s SS 2011 show. Ann-Sofie Johansson, H&M’s head of design says “shades of white are the season’s biggest fashion trend. White creates a romantic feel, but it is also the basic colour in a sporty, relaxed style and in a preppy tailored look for men”. The women’s collection has touches of lace and Broderie Anglaise on blouses, tunics and t-shirts. While dresses and skirts are tiered, giving a floaty, ethereal feel to the collection. There are also hints of blush, cream, nude and grey, with one of the best pieces of the collection being a tailored blazer – perfect from desk to dinner.

Johansson also said eco fashion is “not just about organic cotton anymore, the possibilities for creating a complete fashion statement with eco smart materials are huge now.” There is a distinct focus on sustainability too, and the way materials are cultivated that are used in clothing. The H&M collection uses materials such as organic cotton, Tencel, recycled polyester, wool, polyamide or cotton and organic linen. Organic cotton is cultivated without the use of chemical pesticides and fertilizers which means that it is less polluting for the environment.

What's the Scoop on Green Concealer?

I've seen weird concealer colors at the drugstore like green and yellow. Who the heck are those for, zombies?

Ironically, those wacky colors are specifically designed not to make you look like a zombie. That's right—depending on your skin struggles du jour, a green, yellow or even purple concealer will work so you don't look like a Night of the Living Dead extra at work on Sunday morning. Read on to find which color will work wonders for you.

The secret to finding your correct cosmetic is all in the color wheel. Neutralizing colors are found directly across from each other, so if you want to "neutralize" that glaring red pimple, all you have to do is look across the color wheel to know you'll need a green concealer. And simple as that, you can stop (or at least conceal!) your complexion conundrum.

Now here's a full rundown of what the yellow, green and purple versions will do for you.

• Yellow (or apricot): This color will warm your complexion and hide any bluish bruises or under-eye circles, so you can party into the night without worrying about the under-eye bag brigade showing up the next day.

• Purple: The lavender shade is perfect to normalize yellow-colored skin or brighten sallow complexions. This multitasking wonder will also hide dark spots on medium skin tones.

• Green: As mentioned before, this color neutralizes red toned imperfections like blemishes and rosacea. We're thinking this color will be a godsend for the telltale red wine flush after a night out with the gals.

Today, I've attended the Bridal event by Make Up For Ever, at the Address Hotel down town Burj Khalifa. It was a great opportunity for "the brides to be" to have international beauty consultants and make up artist advising them on how their make up should be according to their face structure and style, and how to get the look they've always dreamt of on the big day. For the rest of the invitees it was also an opportunity to get a 20% discount on Make Up For Ever's products from Paris Gallery, a generous gift and a free consultation with a cup of coffee :)