Fashion label Ruffian is making strides in breaking the ‘insiders’ and ‘outsiders’ divide that comes with each fashion week by partnering with Birchbox to create their first ever nail lacquer collection. Available in six shades, Ruffian and Birchbox even had their subscribers crowdsource which three colors would be worn on the Ruffian Spring 2014 runway during… Continue reading Ruffian Nail Lacquer- The Crowdsourced Collection
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Backstage with Per-fekt Beauty: Alon Livne at New York Fashion Week
Training under Alexander McQueen and working for Roberto Cavelli, Alon Livne, Israel’s popular young designer and winner of the Israeli-version of Project Runway decided only two weeks ago to present at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week in New York, according to Women’s Wear Daily. The all-black collection was inspired by J.G. Ballard’s post-apocalyptic science fiction novel… Continue reading Backstage with Per-fekt Beauty: Alon Livne at New York Fashion Week
Beauty Unbiased Turns One Today!
A year ago today, Beauty Unbiased started with a dream and an Emerson quote. The dream was to write, something I’ve been doing since elementary school when I was creating stories about fictional pregnant teens giving up their babies for adoption. The topic seemed poignant to a ten year old who spent way too much time reading contemporary… Continue reading Beauty Unbiased Turns One Today!
Hair by Patrick Melville for Rolando Santana Spring 2013 at New York Fashion Week
Maybe it’s because he was a boxer prior to deciding his true passion was styling hair, but Patrick Melville, celebrity hairstylist and owner of Patrick Melville Salon was unusually calm and pleasant despite the mounting chaos at the Rolando Santana Spring 2013 New York Fashion Week show. Backstage beauty seemed to be a less formidable opponent… Continue reading Hair by Patrick Melville for Rolando Santana Spring 2013 at New York Fashion Week
Fashion’s Night Out at Henri Bendel with Jouer Cosmetics
For those who have never experienced the now four year long tradition of Fashion’s Night Out in New York City, a little history lesson is helpful. Created in 2008 to encourage shoppers back into stores with the flacid economy, the night has morphed into a way for the average person (aka anyone not in the… Continue reading Fashion’s Night Out at Henri Bendel with Jouer Cosmetics
The Case of the Missing Blogger
At its very best, life is quite unpredictable. Sometimes unforeseen roadblocks can lead to a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. And sometimes, it just leads to you returning from a week out of town and being unable to blog due to the router in your apartment breaking. While I work on fixing… Continue reading The Case of the Missing Blogger
Nail the Look: Betsey Johnson Fall 2012
Backstage at the Betsey Johnson show is exactly what you’d expect- filled with balloons, candy, and … Sephora nail technicians working their magic on the model’s nails. If you feel as inspired by the nail design used by Betsey Johnson in her Twiggy-inspired Fall 2012 Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week show as I did, try it out yourself at home in four simple steps. Special thanks to… Continue reading Nail the Look: Betsey Johnson Fall 2012
Whitney Eve Fall 2012
When I found out I would be covering Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week and took a peek at the calendar line up, Whitney Eve by Whitney Port was one of the first shows I knew I wanted, no needed, to attend. I’ve always loved Whitney, from her Teen Vogue intern days to those last few episodes of… Continue reading Whitney Eve Fall 2012
Exclusive from the Front Row: Whitney Eve Fall 2012 at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Video
Exclusive video from the front row by Beauty Unbiased of the Whitney Eve final walk through. Whitney Port’s inspiration for the Whitney Eve Fall 2012 Collection was an antique kaleidoscope which translated into graphic shapes, jewel tones, shattered prints, and luxe fabrics in the eclectic and feminine collection. Keep your eye out in the middle for the… Continue reading Exclusive from the Front Row: Whitney Eve Fall 2012 at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Video
Backstage with NYX Cosmetics at Imitation by Tara Subkoff Fall 2012 Presentation
An old fashioned magic show filled with1920’s glam made the Imitation by Tara Subkoff and Doyle and Mueser Fall 2012 presentation during New York Fashion Week a refreshing and welcome change of pace to other fashion week shows. I went backstage with celebrity makeup artist Tina Turnbow for NYX Cosmetics for Examiner to get the… Continue reading Backstage with NYX Cosmetics at Imitation by Tara Subkoff Fall 2012 Presentation