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Fab Read: The Beautiful Fall

FabSugar — Mon, 25 Jun 2007 14:50:33 PDT

If you love drama drama drama, this book is for you! The Beautiful Fall: Lagerfeld, Saint Laurent, and Glorious Excess in 1970s Paris, $16.49, is well-researched by author Alicia Drake, and follows the lives of both Karl Lagerfeld and Yves Saint Laurent from when they were nobodies to the fashion strongmen they are now.

This book follows everything - not only the high points, but the low points too - and there's definitely a fair share of sex, drugs, and rock and roll (Mick Jagger gets mentioned a time or two). A good read, and afterwards, you'll realize - fashion may be pretty on the outside, but the industry itself can be pretty ugly.

Go Backstage with Grandma-Chic Beauty Looks at Theyskens' Theory

BellaSugar — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 18:38:49 PST

Theyskens' Theory is known for cool, downtown looks, and the Fall 2012 collection is rather inspired: by Grandma! Effortless hair floated down the runway thanks to a neat hair trick, and the makeup palette included warm bronze shades, taken from someone Granny might look at for beauty inspiration: the late Italian designer Elsa Schiaparelli. On Annie: BCBG; hair by TRESemmé.

3 Steps to Getting the Minimalistic Marc by Marc Jacobs Beauty Look

Jaime Richards — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 21:10:00 PST

Marc by Marc Jacobs is known for its clean-lined ensembles, playful color combinations, and in the case of the Fall 2012 collection: loose, textured pieces. So what better way to let the clothing shine through than by keeping the upcoming season's beauty look appropriately minimalistic? It's the epitome of cool-girl style, and most of all, surprisingly easy to re-create.

Have the hair: Redken creative consultant Guido Palau opted for a "simple and masculine" ponytail that featured a deep side part and at-the-nape base. In creating the style, hair was blow-dried "dead-straight," Palau explained, and prepped with the brand's Satinwear lotion - for which Palau describes as his "go-to blow-dry product."
Nail the nails: "Marc wanted to portray a look that was innocent but still perfectly groomed," said manicurist Elisa Ferri. To accomplish this feel, models' nails were painted with two coats of Zoya's Adel, a sheer off-white with a creamy finish.
Capture the cosmetics: Shiseido artistic director Dick Page mixed up a custom rouge shade for the show, keeping the vibrant hue the focus of the look. Add a touch of mascara and foundation where needed; geek-chic glasses optional.

You'll Be Blown Away by Vera Wang's Angelic Beauty Look

Jaime Richards — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 17:35:00 PST

Designers find their muses in all sorts of ways, and for Fall 2012, Vera Wang looked to the heavens for inspiration. From statuesque makeup to wind-blown hair, see how Wang brought angelic beauty to her latest runway collection.

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Go Bananas Over Rachel Zoe's Rock and Roll Look For Fall

BellaSugar — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 20:27:50 PST

Backstage at Rachel Zoe's Fall 2012 show, models sported a cool, downtown vibe with messy and sexy hair. Makeup was inspired by Kate Moss, Marianne Faithfull, and a little Mick Jagger - a high-drama look that begs to be seen on stage as well as the runway. Rachel herself was wearing one element of the look just days before the show. Watch now to see what made Rachel hand-select a key part of her collection's beauty look.

Impress Your Friends With This Fun, Flirty Eyeliner Trick

Jaime Richards — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 19:00:00 PST

If you're looking for a runway look to copy now, but you want something that's neither too ordinary nor too avant-garde, let Naeem Khan's Fall 2012 eye makeup be your inspiration. Using Italian actress Monica Vitti as a muse, James Boehmer, Nars director of global artistry, painted on precise, sharp liner for a "pushed up and quirky" finish.

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Badgley Mischka's Golden Girls Light Up the Runway

Jaime Richards — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 16:30:00 PST

When creating the bevy of bouncy curls for Badgley Mischka, hairstylist Peter Gray for Moroccanoil found his inspiration in somewhat of an esoteric concept, using the late 1920s German film Metropolis as a starting point. The light, airy look took a nod to the geometric shapes in the movie's make-believe backdrop, and nails and makeup reflected a similar science-fiction feel. Go behind the scenes to see how this dark, mysterious beauty concept was brought to life.

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Sexy, Tousled Hair Hits Rag & Bone For Fall

BellaSugar — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 20:31:56 PST

With a Fall 2012 collection inspired by India, Rag & Bone kept true to the theme, debuting a beauty look that included chic eyeliner and sexy, tousled hair - a style we can't wait to re-create at home. Find out more about getting the look from Revlon Global Artistic Director Gucci Westman (whom you'll remember from our before-and-after makeover) and Redken creative consultant Guido Palau. On Annie: Topshop.

The Many Reasons You'll Love Rachel Roy's Dirt-Inspired Beauty Look

Jaime Richards — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 16:09:00 PST

Rachel Roy looked to something rather unconventional when working with the makeup and nail artists at her Fall 2012 presentation - and that something odd was dirt. Yes, dirt. But there was nothing icky about these beauty looks. See why you'll fall in love with the designer's soil-inspired style now.

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Naeem Khan Fall 2012

Hannah Weil — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 19:01:23 PST

With the Oscars at the end of the month, Naeem Khan's gorgeously crafted red-carpet wear couldn't have come at a better time. Head-to-toe sparkle, full-length prints, embellished pants - Khan's wildly beautiful Fall '12 confections are begging to be worn right now. Beginning with an essentially ethnic-inspired feel, Khan sent ornately crafted tunic-style dresses and gowns down the runway that spoke decidedly to his native India. But, cinched at the waist with lovely black bows, these tunics are both somewhat exotic and at the same time steeped in classic red-carpet glamour. It's that wow factor that registers, the luxuriousness of it all, the decadence that unfolds in all-over sparkle, fringe trim, and jaw-dropping silhouettes. Showstoppers are Khan's bread and butter - in fact, it was hard not to audibly ohh and ahh with nearly every ensemble's turn down the runway. That's not to say you tire of the effect - you're captivated. It's not just the exotic detail, the texture, or the shine, it's how Khan masters the cut. Necklines and slits are sexy but never reveal too much; fringe and beading are used abundantly, but it never feels over-the-top. It's how Khan's mastered the art of razzle-dazzle with perfect allure.

Trends: Textured, embellished eveningwear; ethnic-feeling robe- and tunic-style gowns; dramatic black and white prints.
Colors: Black, white, silver, gold.
Key Piece: The gold full-length v-neck gown is begging for a red-carpet appearance.
Accessories: Open-toe cutout ankle boots, peep-toe pumps, ankle-strap heels.
Who Would Wear It: Hollywood A-listers and Oscar contenders like front-rower Ahna O'Reilly; beauties like Zoe Saldana and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley would carry off these gowns flawlessly.