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Giorgio Armani- Men’s Collection

GIORGIO ARMANI Men's Collection Fashion Show Photos / Runway Collection SPRING / SUMMER 2012 MEN'S FASHION WEEK MILAN MORE: Armani Click on each picture for an enlarged view. IN THEIR WORDS... GIORGIO ARMANI SPRING/SUMMER 2012 COLLECTION PRINTWEAR GEOMETRIC MOTIFS, DYNAMIC, IN MICRO AND MACRO SCALES: THIS IS THE THEME THAT DEFINES THE NEW GIORGIO ARMANI COLLECTION FOR MEN. “THE USE OF PRINT ON BOTH SHIRTS AND TROUSERS CREATES AN INTERESTING VISUAL EFFECT THAT ELONGATES AND STREAMLINES THE SILHOUETTE, WHICH IS SET OFF BY THE CONTRASTING JACKET WITH ITS SOFT LINES AND NATURAL PROPORTIONS,” OBSERVES GIORGIO ARMANI. FABRICS AND MATERIALS ARE LIGHTER THAN EVER TO EMPHASISE THE DECONSTRUCTED TAILORING OF THE SINGLE-BUTTON OR DOUBLE-BREASTED JACKETS. THESE

Trussardi- Men’s Collection

TRUSSARDI Men's Collection by Umit Benan Runway Collection Video SPRING / SUMMER 2012 MEN'S FASHION WEEK MILAN Video: Trussardi- Men's Collection Fashion Show by Umit Benan at Palazzo Trussardi in Piazza della Scala in Milano In their words... TRUSSARDI MEN’S COLLECTION SPRING/SUMMER 2012 They have opened their wardrobes, packed their luggage, and set off for Palazzo Trussardi in Milan. Some are driving a classic car while others are arriving in the Trussardi BMW 5 Series GT. Some have grabbed a taxi from the airport, while others are aboard a stretch limo or pedaling a Trussardi bike. Some are alone and others are traveling in a group. The Trussardi Boys are all unique, yet they share the same timeless elegance

Uma Thurman Glams Down and Looks, Well, Normal

I'll Have What She's Having: Even Glamazons Can Look Pretty Regular Sobering note for all those who think models, actresses, celebrities, and other glamazons are 24/7 glamtastic. Here, we have the always beautiful Uma Thurman at Cannes wearing a slinky Roland Mouret purple number on the red carpet one night, and a silvery embellished Cahnel sheath the other. Two different looks, both flawless in her hair and makeup. Uma has turned IT on! Then, we have the daytime Uma. Her vibrant red dress is a stunner but... From glamtastic to realistic! Let's just say that in this photo, a whole lot of time was not spent on hair and makeup. And you know what I think? Uma looks, fantastic! Completely

Milla Jovovich Knows How to Wear Beige With a Pop of Color and Major Bling

I'll Have What She's Having: Vibrant red & some Jacob & Co. bling Beige, nude, taupe, and all those "new neutrals" are hotter than hot this season, but let's face it, they can wash you out. Runway after runway, model after model-- particularly at New York Fashion Week- all worked the Spring / Summer beige trend. But to be honest, after the third day of shows, it all morphed into one big beige blob for me. Close-up of Mila's bling from the Jacob & Co. Red Carpet Collection While beiges can be very soft and pretty, sometimes a few major accents that play off its neutrality are what it takes to turn a blah to wow. I love Milla Jovovich

Stylish looks that brim the generation gap! Ann Taylor held a chic preview party for its Fall 2011 collection at the trendy Beauty & Essex Lounge; an atmosphere fit for the confident, stylish woman AnnTaylor is aiming to project to us. The woman we guests should want to dress like. Is this the Ann Taylor we all knew? The store my mother went into and I cringed? It is. And it's having a make-over. Evolving your customer base is essential to a timeless line, and Ann Taylor is executing that well by designing some edgier pieces to lure the young women in, while maintaining democratic pieces to stick with the consistent customer to this brand. Fabrications are luxe and attention

Professional Beauty Finds- What’s In Your Makeup Artist’s Pro Kit via The Makeup Show

Just like a good recipe, it's all about the ingredients... Of course they are talented & know how to make you look gorge, but it's also about what products the professional makeup artist uses to create that master touch. Brad Boles and I have told you about how many beauty products that we actually toss, before we find the few great things to share with you. I did a pit stop over at The Makeup Show that wrapped in New York yesterday to get some inside dish on what the pros -- you know the folks who have a conniption if you tell them that you double-duty your lipstick as blush-- will be packing in their make up kits to

The Perfect Curvy Figure, Skinny Jeans At, Of All Places, URBAN OUTFITTERS

Simple Perfect Style: Basic & colorful skinny jeans that fit! Who needs a brand to mark their jeans "curvy" when you can find a pair or two or three over at Urban Outfitters that slip right on? We're in love over here. Not for nothin' but we don't mind dropping the bucks on fab style, but when it comes to jeans, we do get our frugal on. The thing is that more times than not, purchasing jeans is more about the fit than the price, so saving money is not quite an option. They hit the rear at the right spot That is, until we stumbled upon BDG Cigarette High-Rise Jeans. They come in an array of colors-- including

Age-Appropriate Dress- Real Women Are Pretty Harsh When It Comes To Fashion Choices

I'll Have What She's Having: Style WITHOUT an expiration date I don't think Jane Fonda (70's), Sigourney Weaver (60's), Madonna (50's), and Demi Moore (40's) got the memo from the British ladies polled who seem to think that 30 is the new 60-- well, sort of-- when it comes to style! These gorgeous at any age celebrity ladies were probably too busy being vital rather than worrying if they are too old to wear stilettos. Yes, the study says that at age 51 you're over the hill for high heels. Can you imagine? Madonna wearing a vintage Roberto Cavalli dress from the Spring/Summer 2008 Collection out and about in NY yesterday. Listen, I'd be the first one to tell you

Another Must-See Costume Exhibition- Madame Gres Exhibit at Mus

That Grecian draped dress that you love was probably inspired by Mme. Gres! Most eyes may be on the Alexander McQueen retrospective in New York, but don't miss this exhibition from one of the masters in fabric draping. If I could only have just one vintage couture piece, something from Madame Gres would be on my wish list. The extraordinary and timeless designs of this French couturier are on exhibition in Paris. Richard Nahem takes us there. --S.H. Madame Gres was one of the great couturiers of the 20th century with a career spanning over 50 years. Born in 1903, Gres trained as a sculptor and later said that working with fabric was the same as working in stone. Madame

Collection Review: The variety of textures and fabrications is a result of a detailed and sophisticated eye and it allows solid colors to really stand out next to each other. On a dreary early spring evening in Manhattan, a midtown roof deck was transformed into an intimate setting, glowing softly in warm candle light and plush with worn oriental rugs, to host the Haute Hippie Fall 2011 Preview. It was a lovely party to attend - not only to admire the boho chic collection and the fittingly boho-chic guests, but the passed hors duerves and champagne kept everyone satisfied and there was a sultry, live performance by singer Marla Joy. A party only a true haute hippie would want to

Lady Gaga Goes Biblical on the Back of a Bike in Judas Video

Controversy aside, the styling is fab! Much like Madonna, Lady Gaga knows how to stir up the religion pot. To each his own, we're here to talk about the styling in Gaga's new "Judas" video that dropped today... Maybe we are becoming headpiece addicts, as last week was all about the Royal Wedding tiara. This time it's about Lady Gaga's crown... honestly, far less safe than not wearing a helmet when riding shotgun on the back of a motorcycle. >>SHOP: Stylish Skull Designs Safety issues aside, we're also fresh from the Alexander McQueen retrospective, so skulls are on our mind as well. Then again, back in the "Bad Romance" video there was the chicken or the egg (no, not her

Beauty Product Reviews and Tips- Conceal Dark Circles and How to Sculpt Your Face

The challenge to conceal dark circles started our product search & ended with a fantastic little box of tricks known to fashion and movie make-up artists for over a hundred years! I have been in the fashion, music video and film world as a make-up artist for over 25 years. Sharon Haver put me to the challenge to find the best dark circle concealer that does not look caked or dry for under and over eyes, and a great way to sculpt your face. The goal was to find products that were easy-to-use and worked for a more sophisticated age of woman- not a teenybopper who can wear sparkle and frost. A few surprises arrived from a menagerie of companies;

Alexander McQueen Retrospective Pulls Out All The Fashion Stops

Must See: Enough of the Royals, New York is mad for McQueen! Alexander McQueen must be smiling down on us. Just last week his eponymous label became a household name for non-fashionistas when Kate Middleton walked down the Royal Wedding aisle wearing a Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen gown and changed into a second McQueen dress by for the reception. Then there are the rest of who have been mesmerized by the art of his designs that went beyond what is known as fashion and into an extraordinary realm of self-expression and creativity into a conceptual expression of culture, politics, and identity. Alexander McQueen Ensemble, Widows of Culloden, autumn/winter 2006–7 Courtesy of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Photograph © Solve

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