Marchesa Fall 2012 RTV

Accompanied by a chorus of angelic voices, the Fall RTV Collection for the house of Marchesa was released in an elaborate setting – the Palm Court of NYC Plaza Hotel. Inspired by fairy-like elegance taken from William-Adolphe Bouguereau’s painting – A Soul Brought To Heaven,  designers Georgina Chapman and Keren Craig conjured a spectacular array of seemingly unreal garments for the memory – making show.   Originally elaborate tapestries, many gowns were cut from elaborate dresses and then fashioned accordingly to create what the designers had in mind. Chapman and Craig had observed some images of skeletons, those bejeweled ones – and created something softer, more subtle, with that in mind. For hair, stylists Frederic Fekkai and Renato Campora created a casual, effortless illusion with a braided updo styled in an angelic fashion that the designers were going for. To mimic the style, follow the directions bellow according to your hair type.·        If you have thin hair start with Fekkai Coif Bouffant Lifting & Texturizing Spray Gel to add weight
·        For thick or tangled hair start with Fekkai Silky Straight Ironless Smooth Finish Serum to prevent frizz
·        With curly hair use Fekkai Perfectly Luscious Curls Curl Shaper Cream to add texture
·        When dealing with dry hair apply Fekkai Coiff Nonchalant Piecing & Forming Wax to add moisture and shine
 After preparing your hair with the appropriate product, take 1/2 inch sections from the crown of the head and create flat braids down the back of the head. When you finish braiding all of your hair, take longer braids and wrap them around the back of the head, blending and securing the ends with hair pins. Leave a few pieces of hair loose in the front to create some movement and soften the overall look. To finish it up, use Fekkai Coiff Sheer Hold Hairspray.The makeup was created by an array of makeup artists from Laura Mercier. The makeup, like the hair, was applied to give the illusion of an angelic result. The designers wanted a flawless, unharmed look that was set off with perfect, marble skin. To get the ‘’perfect’’ skin, makeup artists applied a mixture of Radiance and Hydrating Primer and then used foundation and concealer. Nose, cheeks, forehead, and chin were highlighted.  The makeup artists were intent on using some of the collection's gold color in their artistry. To avoid overpowering the look, the team mixed water with Gilded Moonshine. (The shade will launch in the Fall so don't look for it yet.) They used fake lashes and mascara, and then rounded the eyebrows also to create the rounded, angelic look they were going for. Lip-color was applied to make it look like all the models had just consumed a cherry.   

Blogs I Love - Fashionvibeblog.com

  I thought that today I might start a new series to show you my favorite fashion blogs. I am always finding new blogs that I love and I just thought I might share a favorite every week with you guys.

fashionvibe-blog I discovered this blog only recently, it's one of those blogs that record the owners outfits in pictures. I love the pictures in this blog - they are so simple but incredibly stylish. She wears a lot of white - she really pulls it off really well.

Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee

It's a once in a lifetime occasion. Not only for the queen, but for the entire population of Great Britain. Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee. Only one other modern Royal has ever reached this year of Reign - Queen Victoria. By far, the longest ruling British Monarch in History. But our modern day Queen might as well rule longer than even this Queen of the Past. While Queen Victoria was too sick to even leave her carriage for the extensive Diamond Jubilee celebrations, Queen Elizabeth II has shown herself as a very healthy figure - able to last for a long while yet.

For the highlight of the Jubilee, a fleet of more than 1,000 barges floated down the Thames River. With the men dresses in favorite Uniforms, the women wore complimenting dresses and statement-making fascinator hats. Catherine (see below) wore a striking red Alexander McQueen dress with matching hat by Sylvia Fletcher from James Lock and Co. Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, chose an Anna Valentine dress and Philip Treacy hat. 

The Queen, as the centerpiece of the occasion, had on a  dress that had been prepared the past year. She wore a silver and white dress and matching coat, which had been planned by Angela Kelly and made by her in-house Buckingham Palace team. Its color scheme was chosen, the palace said, in order to stand out against the regal red, gold and purple shades of the royal barge.     

 For the last day of the Celebrations, the royals wore just a bit more casual, but still reflecting the occasion, attire. The men dressed in morning suits and top hats and the women dressed, again, in statement making hats and dresses. The Duchess of Cambridge was again dressed in an Alexander McQueen dress, only a dusty pink color.  

Greeting Crowds on the balcony at Buckingham Palace. From left to right: Duchess of Cornwall, Prince Charles, Queen Elizabeth II, Duke of Cornwall, Duchess of Cornwall, Prince Harry.

Leaving the Church service to mark the Queen's Jubilee on Thursday.

Enjoying a laugh after the Jubilee Church Service.

The Official Portrait of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Phillip For The Diamond Jubilee. 

First photograph -Queen Elizabeth II at the Epsom Derby escorted by Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugene to launch the celebrations.

Second photograph - on her way to the procession of boats that were to carry her and the Royal family in a seven mile procession down the Thames River.

Third Photograph -The third day of the Diamond Jubilee celebrations. At the Jubilee Pop Concert. A performance showcasing music written during the sixty years of her long-winding reign.

Fourth Photograph -On the last day of the celebrations, in which she attended a Church Service and made an appearance on the Buckingham Palace Balcony to greet the hordes of people below.

Kristen Stewart's Snow White And The Huntsman Screening Look

 For the Screening of Snow White And The Huntsman last week, star Kristen Stewart wore a chic, stylish, black and white outfit from Stella McCartney. I loved this look everything - the blazer, blouse, skirt, especially those beautiful heels.
 Kristen always has a mysterious, quiet look whenever she appears in public - many people don't appreciate her quiet poses, but I think that when she goes out into a crowd, she really has her own, quality way of grabbing attention.

 I loved the way she had her hair in that bun with just those thin strands of hair hanging down. I also loved her makeup - she had a great, slightly smoky eye accented with pale cheeks and the right shade of lip-color. I saw this photo got voted the top favorite in their ''best dressed'' section. What do you think of her look?

                           

Review - Earth Science Eye-Makeup Remover

 Today I decided to do another review. I have found that it is difficult to find a really dependable Makeup Remover. Each one I use either turns out to not work well or leaves my skin pretty irritated. That was before I discovered this formula. First of all, I love the gel formula. I think that it is much less messy and easier to use than a liquid one.

 Next, I love that it has no scent. Scent can sometime irritate your eyes and is very disturbing. The ingredients are all natural and, best of all, the price is a meager of only $4.99! I think it is a great price for such a great product that doesn't disturb your eyes after use. So overall I totally recommend this product for anyone - it comes at a great price and is very healthy and easy to use.