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Make Shimmer Eye Makeup Last
Shiseido

The Key to Getting United Bamboo's Stay-Put Shimmer Eye Makeup

For United Bamboo's Spring 2012 show, Shiseido's artistic director, Dick Page, was able to create the chicest of shimmery makeup looks without a smudge or fallen fleck in sight.
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For United Bamboo's Spring 2012 show, Shiseido's artistic director, Dick Page, was able to create the chicest of shimmery makeup looks without a smudge or fallen fleck in sight. Of the smoky palette, Page quipped, "It doesn't budge; it's bulletproof." But just how did he keep such a dramatic, particle-heavy look from moving southward? It's all in the formula and technique.

To create a solid base for the eye shadow, Page first prepped lids using a fluff brush dipped in powder. He then applied the brand's multidimensional, metallic Shimmering Cream Eye Color in Patina ($25), which, because of its cream-based formulation, holds onto lids without the slippage factor. Tip: if you try this look out on your own, give it extra stay-put power like Page did by applying a cream-based black liner on your upper lashes. Go over the liner with a similar color (Page used Caviar Shimmering Eye Color, a glossy black) for more intensity. Finish by waterlining with a black eyeliner pencil, and you'll have a sophisticated, polished look that will go with just about any ensemble.

Would You Wear United Bamboo's Pre-Fall 2011 Floral Print Suit?
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United Bamboo Floral Print Suit: Love It or Hate It?

Contemporary designer United Bamboo debuted a floral print suit in their Pre-Fall collection.
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Contemporary designer United Bamboo debuted a floral print suit in their Pre-Fall collection. I love florals, but it's usually associated with soft, flowy things rather than a structured pant and jacket. It's certainly a more retro, whimsical take on a traditional work uniform. What do you think — would you rock it?

Happy Caturday!
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Happy Caturday!

The standards for beauty have truly reached impossible heights.
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The standards for beauty have truly reached impossible heights. Now, not only do you have to be uberthin to be considered beautiful, you can't even be human!

Replacing stick-thin human models with feline ones, fashion line United Bamboo has given new meaning to "cat walk" with its limited edition 2010 calendar featuring little furries modeling its ready-to-wear line. (In case you're wondering — they're already out of stock!) I have to say, these cats do make the garments look quite fetching! And they're pretty good at smiling with their (cat's) eyes.

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Source: Noah Sheldon for United Bamboo

Online Sale Alert! S/S, F/W Sale at United Bamboo
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Online Sale Alert! S/S, F/W Sale at United Bamboo

United Bamboo recently went e-commerce, and it already has a respectable sale going on — a Spring/Summer section and a Fall/Winter one.
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United Bamboo recently went e-commerce, and it already has a respectable sale going on — a Spring/Summer section and a Fall/Winter one. As expected, the former displays airy pieces, while the latter has heavy coats. There are lots of of truly unique items to be had, but this United Bamboo Dark Gray Beaded Tunic ($140, originally $465) is particularly divine. You can wear it bare-legged, over leggings, jeans, and tights.

For more great deals, check out SaleHabit.com!

Fab Site: UnitedBamboo.com
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Fab Site: UnitedBamboo.com

I'm a huge fan of United Bamboo, but it's so hard finding their stuff outside NYC.
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I'm a huge fan of United Bamboo, but it's so hard finding their stuff outside NYC. Lucky for me and fellow fans, there's a light at the end of the tunnel. The brand has just launched a new site complete with online shopping for ladies and gents. Like its clothing, the site is clean, minimal, and modern. Each section is categorized for easy searching and there's also a hefty sale going on. I think I already fell in love with this embellished sweatshirt. Swoon.

Fashion In 50 Seconds 02/25/09 Victoria Beckham Sells Out Again & More
Victoria Beckham

Fashion In 50 Seconds 02/25/09 Victoria Beckham Sells Out Again & More

Victoria Beckham's already sold-out line of Spring frocks landed on Net-a-Porter this morning and sold out again before the Americans even got out of bed... Speaking of Net-a-Porter, Stella McCartney has an exclusive capsule collection in the works with the online retailer.  A lot of people wore hats at the opening of the Stephen Jones exhibit in London last night.  United Bamboo just launched menswear and a look book of the lean separates is out.   
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Victoria Beckham's already sold-out line of Spring frocks landed on Net-a-Porter this morning and sold out again before the Americans even got out of bed...

Speaking of Net-a-Porter, Stella McCartney has an exclusive capsule collection in the works with the online retailer. 

A lot of people wore hats at the opening of the Stephen Jones exhibit in London last night. 

United Bamboo just launched menswear and a look book of the lean separates is out. 

 

Preen Fall 2009 Stars a Chubby, Two More Comeback Models
Preen

Preen Fall 2009 Stars a Chubby, Two More Comeback Models

>> There was an "icon revival" casting call this season, and so far, Trish Goff, Tasha Tilberg, Natasa Vojnovic, Christina Kruse, and Hannelore Knuts have all been circulating the runways; joining a couple of the aforementioned this morning at Preen: 38-year-old '90s androgynous icon Kirsten Owen and early-'00s Belgian face Anne Catherine Lacroix — who else will show up next?
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>> There was an "icon revival" casting call this season, and so far, Trish Goff, Tasha Tilberg, Natasa Vojnovic, Christina Kruse, and Hannelore Knuts have all been circulating the runways; joining a couple of the aforementioned this morning at Preen: 38-year-old '90s androgynous icon Kirsten Owen and early-'00s Belgian face Anne Catherine Lacroix — who else will show up next?

Also making appearances at Preen — Kanye West, who was a no-show for his front row seat at United Bamboo yesterday morning, Anne Christensen's kids, who played with the clear plastic covering the runway before the show, and Sir Philip Green, who raised eyebrows yesterday at Alexander Wang and is in town for the big Topshop press conference tomorrow morning.

In addition to their stellar standby cut-out minidresses and pleated pants, Justin Thorton and Thea Bregazzi did some experimenting for Fall 2009 — a big, bold, houndstooth print appeared more than a couple of times, and there was a surprising set of candy-colored rainbow dresses toward the end.  Pronounced shoulders, random patches of fur on jackets, bold metallics, and cut-out leggings emerged here in addition to other runways — those and structured, uneven hems — see Karlie Kloss's miniskirt; trends in the making?  And for the showstopper: a seriously chubby pastel fur chubby, worn by Anja Rubik.
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Kirsten Owen
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Emerald Green, Transparency, Tidy Layers At United Bamboo
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Emerald Green, Transparency, Tidy Layers At United Bamboo

Here's a glimpse at the United Bamboo Fall 2009 collection--the Falke socks and boyish platforms, geometric Deka Ray necklaces, and felt military-like caps were amazing!
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Here's a glimpse at the United Bamboo Fall 2009 collection--the Falke socks and boyish platforms, geometric Deka Ray necklaces, and felt military-like caps were amazing! Also stunning were the emerald green transparent pieces--tucked away under tailored coats or frocks--which started the show.

Day Three Begins At United Bamboo
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Day Three Begins At United Bamboo

As is typical of shows at the Altman Building, and with United Bamboo in particular, things are pretty low-key this morning.
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As is typical of shows at the Altman Building, and with United Bamboo in particular, things are pretty low-key this morning. Rather than keeping invitees standing in a line that wraps around the corner (like last night at Rag & Bone, Robert Geller, etc...) people are sort of aimlessly wandering in, coffees in hand. A great way to start the day if you ask us. Stay tuned for our runway gallery from the Fall 2009 United Bamboo show which we hear will include Deka Ray jewelry and Falke hosiery--very important details indeed. After that, Karen Walker, Adam Lippes, VPL, and much, much more.