It’s officially been confirmed that H&M’s latest collaboration is with Parish fashion house, Lanvin! Here is what Lanvins’ Creative Director, Alber Elbaz had to say: “I have said in the past that I would never do a mass-market collection, but what intrigued me was the idea of H & M going luxury rather than Lanvin going public.” The collection will include 30 women’s pieces, 15 women’s accessories and 25 menswear pieces and approximately 10 men’s accessories.

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H&M has collaborated with brand such as Karl Lagerfeld, Stella McCartney, Sonia Rykiel, and Comme des Garçons. Fashionistas can view the collection on Nov. 2 on hm.com via a video presentation. The collection will be available  Nov. 23, 2010 in 200 H&M stores worldwide.

[Source: NY Times]

September has arrived and with it comes New York Fashion Week and Fashion’s Night Out. The 2010 edition of FNO promises to be an EPIC occasion for fashion and beauty lovers everywhere. FNO is a global initiative to celebrate and support the designers and retailers that we love so much by doing what we love best – shopping. I am happy to say that FNO has not forgotten the beauty industry because after all beauty and fashion do go hand in hand. So here are my top picks for beauty related events happening on September 10, 2010.

Aveda

10 Columbus Circle New York, NY 10019

212-823-9714

http://www.aveda.com

http://www.facebook.com/aveda

http://twitter.com/aveda

Eco-beauty leader Aveda celebrates the second annual Fashion’s Night Out by inviting guests to enjoy a night of indulgence at its NYC locations. Stop into Aveda for complimentary hair styling, makeup touch-ups and hourly product giveaways between 6:00 PM and 9:00 PM. While you’re there, register to win the $250 Experience Aveda sweepstakes. Shopping has never smelled so sweet!

Bare Escentuals

Times Square New York, NY 10036

212.220.0414

http://bareescentuals.com

http://www.facebook.com/bareescentuals

http://www.twitter.com/bareescentuals

Join Bare Escentuals for Fashion’s Night Out. Stop by Bare Escentuals and leave gorgeous in our hottest fall look featuring NEW High Shine Eyecolors. Enjoy deluxe samples, sweet treats and extended hours – all in the name of fashion.

Bibhu Nail Salon featuring Zoya Nail Polish

768 Fifth Avenue New York, NY 10019

1-800-659-6909

http://www.zoya.com

http://www.facebook.com/zoyanailpolish

http://www.twitter.com/zoya_nailpolish

The Plaza Hotel Shops 58th Street at Fifth Avenue 6 to 8 PM BIBHU NAIL SALON FEATURING ZOYA NAIL POLISH. Do you want beautiful nails for the shows? We can help. As a part of CFDA’s Fashion’s Night Out event at the Plaza Hotel, designer Bibhu Mohaptra and staff will work in conjunction with Zoya Nail Polish to provide walk-in Zoya minicures (polish changes) and fun freebies. Bibhu will be on hand for the event.

Bumble and Bumble Uptown Salon

146 E. 56th Streets New York, NY 10020

212.521.6500

http://www.bumbleandbumble.com

From 6 pm to 10 pm, Bumble and bumble will be hosting an evening of free hairstyling to consumers at the hands of some of our most promising up and coming runway stylists. There will be a magazine editorial inspired shoot in the window of our uptown salon featuring designs from fashion darlings Ohne Titel and aspirational hair looks from the Bumble team. Free champagne will be served. Appointments will be necessary as limited slots are available. Booking lines open at 12 pm on Wednesday, September 8. Call 212.521.6500 to schedule your free appointment.

C.O. Bigelow

414 Sixth Avenue New York, NY 10011

2125332700

http://www.cobigelow.com

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Columbus-OH/CO-Bigelow-Easton/113749416438

http://twitter.com/ilovebigelow

Vinny Guadagnino of MTV™s hit show The Jersey Shore will be at the store from 7pm to 8pm to meet and greet with C.O. Bigelow consumers. He will also showcase his essential grooming products and favorite beauty products for the ladies in his life that are all sold at C.O. Bigelow. Bring your cameras! Learn how to boost body confidence and feel great in your skin with the experts from Mama Mio Skincare. Mama Mio will be serving complimentary mocktails while sampling its Get Waisted Body Shaper to reduce fat cells, tighten and firm tummy flab. Come on girls! Let’s Get Waisted! In addition to body treats and beverages, C.O. Bigelow will also have a makeup artist from Jane Iredale giving consultations and tips to stay fresh-faced all week long, a manicurist from Barielle for a quick polish changes and a skincare specialist with Rilastil sampling the latest eye cream. Additionally, Soap & Paper will be giving away a free shea butter soap with any purchase in the store!

CHANEL

139 Spring Street New York, NY 10012

212.334.0055

http://chanel.com

Nail the Coolest Shades at the CHANEL Nail Bar. Be the first to get your hands on the newest CHANEL Nail Colour Collection, LES KHAKIS DE CHANEL – created exclusively for Fashion’s Night Out by Peter Philips, Global Creative Director of CHANEL Makeup. These limited-edition shades are sure to become a cult favorite this Fall! Stop by for a complimentary mini manicure featuring these exclusive hues.

CHANEL

737 Madison Avenue New York, NY 10065

212.535.5505

http://chanel.com

Color-Customize our Iconic CHANEL Ballerinas. CHANEL is pleased to offer this rare opportunity to color-customize our iconic Ballerinas in celebration of Vogue Fashion’s Night Out. Choose from a selection of lambskin colors and linings — and be the first to own customized Ballerinas. Nail the Coolest Shades at CHANEL Be the first to get your hands on the newest CHANEL Nail Colour Collection, LES KHAKIS DE CHANEL created exclusively for Fashion’s Night Out by Peter Philips, Global Creative Director of CHANEL Makeup. These limited-edition shades are sure to become a cult favorite!

Clarins

Bergdorf Goodman New York, NY 10019

(212) 753-7300

www.clarinsusa.com

www.facebook.com/clarins

www.twitter.com/ClarinsNews

Clarins invites you to a special Beauty Party to celebrate French glamour as only Clarins can! Each attendee will receive a complimentary complete makeover while enjoying refreshments and sweets at the Clarins Counter. Put your beauty in our hands at Fashion’s Night Out!

Frederic Fekkai

712 Fifth Avenue (at 56th Street) NY, NY 10019

212-753-9500

www.fekkai.com

From 6-9 Frederic Fekkai and Marchesa take you from NYC Chic to Hollywood Glam at Henri Bendel. New York Fashionistas become celebrities by selecting from award-winning Marchesa moments. The Fekkai hair and make-up team will re-create these looks while your personal dresser waits to outfit & accessorize you. Then, strut the red carpet for your chic paparazzi Hollywood moment. Participants receive a print & digital photo sent via email or text for Facebook or Twitter download. A $75 fee for the entire experience with a chance to win an A-List sweepstakes. Proceeds go to the NYC AIDS Fund.

Korres Natural Products

110 Wooster St New York, NY 10012

212-219-0683

www.korresusa.com

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/KorresUSA?ref=ts

The Wooster St. store will feature Detox Bubbles, Cupcakes & More for guests to enjoy. This will include a detox bar serving complimentary antioxidant-infused cocktails based on the Greek skincare brand’s natural ingredients: Wild Rose, Pomegranate, Thyme Honey & Raspberry along with delicious cupcakes also packed with natural ingredients. Attendees can detox on the outside as well with a Korres makeover or advice on how to wear the hottest color looks of the season using green make-up. All guests will receive a gift bag including global bestsellers and Korres favorites.

Laura Mercier

Bloomingdale’s – 59th Street New York, NY 10022

212.70.52000

http://www.lauramercier.com

http://www.facebook.com/lauramerciercosmetics

Have a flawless night out with Laura Mercier. To highlight Laura’s signature flawless face, at the Laura Mercier counter will be offering touchups with a focus on lips. Laura Mercier will be indulging the crowds with a chance to win full size products every hour, on the hour. There will also be a Grand Prize drawing for a Professional Artistry Case, stocked with over $1,500.00 worth of Laura Mercier product. Clients are entered in the drawing with any Laura Mercier purchase. This September, Laura Mercier will be equipping NYC’s chic set with the face to enjoy a fabulous FNO, flawlessly.

Marchesa at Henri Bendel

712 5th Avenue New York, NY 10019

212-247-1100

www.marchesa.com

Marchesa, Frederic Fekkai and Henri Bendel partner in support of the 2nd Annual Fashion’s Night Out. Frederic Fekkai at Henri Bendel will present an interactive red carpet experience in which New York fashionistas will select from 5 Marchesa award-winning moments and receive picture posing tips from The City star Olivia Palermo. Purchase the entire experience for $75.00 and receive a red carpet keepsake and a chance to win the A-list sweepstakes. Sweepstakes prizes include a Fekkai cut and color, two tickets to the Spring 2011 Marchesa fashion show and a Henri Bendel 2010 VIP Client Card.

Maybelline New York

Meatpacking District New York, NY 10014

212-984-4000

http://www.maybelline.com

http://www.facebook.com/maybelline http://twitter.com/MNYInsider

Maybelline will be set up in the Meatpacking District from 6PM-11PM. The first 50 consumers to arrive will receive a limited edition makeup bag created especially for Maybelline by fashion designer Michael Angel. Top Maybelline artists will provide makeovers. Consumers who receive makeovers will be invited to strut their stuff down a mini-catwalk for a chance to win a year’s supply of Maybelline makeup. Spokesmodels Emily DiDonato, Jessica White & Lisalla Montenegro will be on hand to judge this Sensational Strut. Spokesmodel Kemp Muhl & Sean Lennon will perform a DJ set from 8PM-10PM.

NARS Cosmetics

New York, NY 10012

212.343.1945

http://narscosmetics.com

http://facebook.com/narscosmetics

http://twitter.com/NARSissist

To celebrate the use Pure Matte in Vince’s Fall 2010 video, NARS will be gifting customers with Pure Matte Lipstick.

Nigel Barker at Lord & Taylor

424 Fifth Avenue New York, NY 10018

212.391.3300

http://www.lordandtaylor.com/fashionsnightout

http://www.facebook.com/lordandtaylor

http://twitter.com/lordandtaylor

Meet Nigel Barker at Lord & Taylor, 8pm-10PM. With any $100 purchase, get photographed by Top Model judge and famed fashion photographer, Nigel Barker. Plus walk away with a copy of his new book, Nigel Barker’s Beauty Equation.”* *See complete details at lordandtaylor.com/fashionsnightout

Oscar Blandi Salon

545 Madison Avenue, 2nd Floor New York, NY 10022

212-421-9800

www.oscarblandi.com

http://www.facebook.com/OscarBlandiProducts?ref=ts

http://twitter.com/OscarBlandi

A flawless blowout is the ultimate Fashion’s Night Out accessory. To ensure you look your best, the Oscar Blandi Salon will offer $25 blowouts (a $65 value) from 5:30pm to 6:30pm. Call the salon and mention Fashion’s Night Out to make an appointment.

Per-fekt Beauty at Henri Bendel

712 Fifth Avenue New York, NY 10019

212-904-7960

http://www.perfektbeauty.com

http://www.facebook.com/pages/per-fekt-beauty/69381431146

http://twitter.com/perfektbeauty

Join us for a “Picture Per-fekt” event at Fashion’s Night Out! Per-fekt creator and founder, Richard Anderson will be on hand to help launch NEW Cheek Perfection Gel and a special travel mug gift set for FNO. We’ll have our famous Per-fekt cookies and will be offering a FREE one-month supply of Skin Perfection Gel in Rich with any purchase of $100 or more. Meet us at the Per-fekt counter and we’ll make sure you’re “picture per-fekt” for the FNO festivities – we’ll also give you a Polaroid pic to take home with your new ‘Per-fekt’ look!

Phyto Universe

715 Lexington Avenue New York, NY 10155

212-308-0270

http://www.phytouniverse.com

Get your beauty fix at Phyto Universe! From 6-8PM, receive free Phyto hair & scalp analyses and Phyto Rx, and Lierac Paris skin consultations. Also take an olfactory tour and experience Caron Paris’ haute parfumerie, and view New York City’s 3000 sq foot live vertical plant wall! Lierac and Phyto experts will be on hand to answer questions and offer tips. FNO attendees will receive 20% off all Phyto haircare, Lierac Paris skincare and Caron fragrances products, as well as 20% off future hair treatments and spa services booked that night! Cocktails will be served, and a DJ will play.

Sephora 5 Times Square

200 W 42nd Street New York, NY 10036

(212) SEPHORA

http://www.sephora.com

http://www.facebook/sephora

http://www.twitter.com/sephora

TEMPTU presents: runway to reality Pull up your front row seat, and watch TEMPTU’s glamorous live models as they turn our store into their catwalk. Then, flip through their fabulous look book, and have your favorite high-fashion look re-created by a TEMPTU pro. Have your picture taken by a professional photographer which will live in our window and on TEMPTU’s interactive site: lookbookbeauty.com.

TARINA TARANTINO

117 Greene St. New York, NY 10012

212-226-6953

http://www.tarinatarantino.com

http://www.facebook.com/pages/3-Tarina-Tarantino-3/182676598429

http://twitter.com/tarinatarinat

Join Tarina Tarantino at her Soho Boutique for Fashion’s Night Out From 6:30pm to 8:30pm get styled by Tarina as you enjoy sparkling refreshments and view her newest collection, Starchild Odyssey. Every purchase of $50 or more qualifies you to win a special Starchild package with TARINA TARANTINO Cosmetics, crystallized headphones, and more!

*The official hours are 6-11 PM on September 10, 2010 – please contact the individual venues for additional details.

I’m one of the few people that has never tried dry shampoo. Maybe it because in my younger years I was told to use baby powder as an alternative to washing my hair and I was left with a big mess and white roots. Not a very pretty picture! However recently my curiosity was peaked when I began noticing dry shampoo in Sephora. So being the daring diva that I am I decided to see if this product was something that could make my beauty routine easier.

Klorane has created a dry shampoo that is not only eco-friendly but also gentle to your hair. Some of the key ingredients are:

• Oat extract – to soothe and calm the scalp
• Corn and rice starch – for powerful cleansing
• Cylcodextrins – natural absorbent microspheres to rid hair of excess dirt.

The product is very simple to use: simple squeeze the bottle (see below) and a gentle, airy mist flows out. I applied the spray to my roots (as directed), waited a few minutes and brushed it out.

I was a bit worried about removing the product but thankfully Klorane is very easy to brush out with minimal effort. I must admit that I was quite surprised on how well it worked, my hair smelled better, my scalp was less oily and my hair looked fluffier. Success! This is the perfect solution for people that do not want to wash their hair and heat style it (blow dry, curling iron, flat iron etc).

One thing that I did notice was that when shaking the bottle the product leaks out. I accidentally dropped the bottle and I noticed that some of the powder came out, I picked it up and shook it and a lot more powder came out. I would be concerned about traveling with this product and getting it on my clothes – so I would be sure to place it in a baggie for travel. Otherwise the product works well and is a godsend to those that have time constraints, are bed ridden or for those simply looking for an alternative to washing and drying their hair.

Klorane is available at Sephora and Beauty.com for $18

Disclosure: The product mentioned in this post was provided by a PR firm for editorial consideration.

In a previous post I discussed how Pantene has changed their look and their formula to create customized solutions for various hair care needs. I’d always liked Pantene because it smelled great and it left my hair clean, soft and smooth. I wasn’t sure how they could improve on the scent but they did, the new formula smells even better! My hair happens to fit the Medium-thick and color treated models so I have used products from those lines. For someone like me who happens to have dry, thick and color treated hair I need to use a rich conditioner as well as a deep conditioner on my hair on a weekly basis. After a recent trip to the gym I decided to give their Medium-thick Damage Repair Ampoules a shot and see what they could do for my hair. I used the ampoule not only as my deep conditioner but as the only conditioner that I was going to apply to my hair that day.

This damage repair formula comes in a 5 pack of single use ampoules. After washing your hair simply apply one ampoule, work it in thoroughly to the ends of your hair (I used a wide tooth comb), and leave it in for five minutes. The ampoule (pictured above) is a pretty small container (.34 oz) so I had hoped that it was enough to condition my hair and it was (if your hair is longer than your shoulders you may need 2 ampoules). I let my hair air dry and gave it a touch and it was silky smooth, much less frizzy. I would recommend this conditioner because I have extremely dry hair and after using the damage repair formula (without applying any other conditioner) there was a noticeable difference in the appearance of my hair; it was much softer, shinier and less frizzy.

Disclosure: The product mentioned in this post was provided by a PR firm for editorial consideration.

Harry Josh, John Frieda International Creative Consultant gives us the beauty breakdown on Rose Byrne’s Emmy look:

Harry prepped Rose’s hair for one week before the red carpet by prescribing John Frieda’s Root Awakening Health Infusing Shampoo & Conditioner.

HOW TO GET ROSE’S EMMY LOOK:

· Luxurious Volume Bountiful Body Mousse was applied to Rose’s wet hair and then blown out using a boar-bristle brush. The mousse helped Harry achieve high volume hair that would easily mold into the curls he was about to create—and the product gave a great texturized base, which Harry needed to create the look.

· Harry used a 3/4-inch curling iron throughout her hair and pulled a portion of the curls into a ponytail at the crown of her head. He then pulled her hair into a high bun, pulling out individual curls for a Grecian-inspired style with a modern twist.

· Harry secured the style by spraying Luxurious Volume All-Out Hold Hairspray to maintain volume and hold.

Products used: John Frieda Root Awakening Shampoo & Conditioner ($6.49 each); John Frieda Luxurious Volume All-Out Hold Hairspray ($6.49); John Frieda Luxurious Volume Bountiful Body Mousse ($6.49)

Buddha Balm company mission: To be relevant in the lives of our users and inspire people to realize their potential and their dreams. How can lip balm do that? It’s simple, when you feel good, you do good.

Buddha Balm has concocted a sweet treat for your lips! These deliciously flavored and scented lip balms are soy-based, petroleum, preservative and paraben free. Buddha Balm comes in four Flavors: Lychee Pomegranate, Burnt Sugar Fig, Mandarin Orange Ginger and Crushed Mint Apple. These lip balms have moisturizing ingredients such as Coconut Oil, Soybean oil, Vitamin E and Beeswax to keep you lips soft and protected.

I tried all four flavors but I would have to say that the Lychee Pomegranate was my favorite. The fruity taste was not overwhelming and kept my lips smooth and supple all day long. The texture is creamy and easily glides across the lips. These lip balms can be purchased for $4 at Kitson, Ricky’s NYC and buddhabalm.com. These lip balms are great quality at a great price – good karma indeed.

Disclosure: The products mentioned in this post were provided for editorial consideration

These blotting linens have been my saving grace for a shiny face! It’s pretty amazing that one little product can really improve your appearance in such a big way and that’s why I carry them in my makeup bag. Boscia offers a variety of scent infused linens for your blotting needs. Should you desire something with no scent you can opt for the “Fresh” (essence free) option. If you enjoy a little scent play then you can choose from: Green Tea, Vanilla, Lavender, Rose, California Orange or Peppermint. Boscia Blotting Linens are natural; they’re made from fibers of the Abaca Tree Plant. The best part is that there are no artificial ingredients and the blotting sheet is powder free so no unpleasant powdery residue to be left behind. Yes, these blotting sheets are simple yet effective and that’s why they’re one of my favorite little things. What’s one of your favorite little (beauty) things?

Boscia Green Tea Blotting Linens are $10 for 100 sheets

Well today’s lucky product is…

Yes, it’s Dr. Miracles Self Cooling Facial Mask. This is one of the new products that I was dying to try. You see I am a big fan of facial masks because they cleanse deeply and help get rid of trapped dirt and oil. Seriously, who doesn’t love that? So I washed my face, left it wet and applied the mask.

Purty me!

The instructions on the box indicate that the mask should be left on for a minute to dry. A minute? Anyone who has ever used a mask knows that these products can take anywhere from 5-15 minutes to dry. So I sat and I waited (and tingled) and waited and after about 15 minutes and my mask was dry. I rinsed my face off and I immediately noticed that my face was dry (dry as in tight) and I quickly applied my Aqua Veil serum to add some moisture. The product states that it “purifies and refines your skin by absorbing the excess oil on your face.” Well it certainly removed the oil from my face but with ingredients like Vitamins C, E, Shea Butter and Soybean Protein I expected my face to be a bit softer.

Overall the product was okay. I liked the tingling sensation on my face but I don’t know that the sensation was the product working or just an ingredient that feels good. The mask did clear away the oil on my skin but I get that same “clean” feeling when using face wash. I don’t know that my skin felt or looked any different than it did prior to applying the mask. So unfortunately I would have to say that the product was mediocre at best. It’s certainly affordable but I don’t know that I will be adding it to my shopping cart anytime soon.

More than 3,000 readers, SHAPE editors, and beauty experts across the country named these good-for-you skin, makeup, and hair products the top picks of 2010.  Here are some of the top picks that made the cut:

Facial Cleansers
• Kinerase PhotoFacials Daily Exfoliating Cleanser ($40; sephora.com)
Improvements in skin texture come from a mix of antioxidant-rich superfoods—including kiwi, pineapple, and     pomegranate—in combination with jojoba and silica beads.

Anti-Aging
• Olay Regenerist Anti-Aging Eye Roller ($23; at drugstores)
The three rollers massage away swelling and “deliver a potent dose of anti-agers like pentapeptides, which build collagen.

Body Firming
• Bliss FatGirlScrub ($38; blissworld.com)
No scrub will wash away your cellulite, but this one leaves skin “smoother and tighter.” Red algae reduces water retention, Himalayan salt exfoliates, and peppermint extract makes it feel cool and refreshing in the shower.

Lip color
• MAC Cremesheen Glass Lip Gloss ($18; maccosmetics.com)
This gloss is “shiny but somehow not sticky,” said a tester. (The secret is in the formula, a mix of soybean oil and aloe.)

Foundation
• Revlon PhotoReady Makeup SPF 20 ($14; at drugstores)
Photographers know that flattering lighting makes models look gorgeous. This new foundation uses similar logic; it has light-reflecting pigments that create the optical illusion of better skin.  It covers pores, redness, and scars, all without caking.

Shampoo and Conditioner
• Aveda Damage Remedy Daily Hair Repair ($24; aveda.com)
Rich in repairing proteins and hydrating essential oils, this leave-in treatment helps negate any damage from hot tools or UV rays.

Mood-Boosting Fragrance
• Kim Kardashian Eau de Parfum ($35 for 1 oz.; sephora.com)
You’d expect a bold, sultry blend from reality TV star and SHAPE cover model Kim Kardashian, and her new fragrance does not disappoint. It’s a heady mix of florals—like jasmine, tuberose, and gardenia—anchored by earthy jacaranda wood.

Nails
• Best color Essie Nail Polish in Angora Cardi ($8; essie.com)
This deep, dusty rose was the testers’ fave: It felt trendy, but not too ‘out there’ to wear to work.

The complete list of beauty winners can be found in the September issue of SHAPE magazine. Did any of your favorite products make the cut?

Emerging independent designers get to showcase their collections at Nolcha Fashion Week: New York thanks to the mastermind behind this event, Kerry Bannigan. There was a need to fill a void during Fashion Week where globally minded designers could come together to exhibit their collections. Nolcha Fashion Week: New York takes place simultaneously during New York Fashion Week and brings apparel and accessory designers from all over the world including Brazil, Dominican Republic, Sweden, Russia and many other countries. I was able to interview Kerry Bannigan and asked her to share a few behind the scenes details about this amazing event and it’s benefits to the fashion world.

What was your inspiration behind Nolcha Fashion Week: New York?

Listening to fashion designers discuss the need for a cost effective platform to showcase their collections to trade. We wanted to provide this but ensure a professional environment and ability to strengthen a designers brand.

In September 2006 we did runway shows for 6 designers in New York and London. Several seasons on and we have worked with over 160 brands and have introduced the Accessory Exhibition, Ethical Fashion Preview and Beyond the Runway Award.

How has Nolcha Fashion Week changed over the years?

Each season we expand the Nolcha Fashion Week: New York platform including additional opportunities for designers and our sponsors. We have introduced the Accessory Exhibition and the Ethical Fashion Preview; as well as launched the Beyond the Runway Award this season thanks to LooseButton, MSLK, Ernst & Young, Orrick and Studio Light.

Our support from sponsors grows each year and it is thanks to these companies, such as NY Post, DonQ Rum, Riazul Tequila, Gibellieri Shoes and Marcel at the Gramercy Hotel, that we can offer affordable options for the independent fashion market.

What do you know now that you didn’t know the first season?

That no matter how precisely you plan or how organized you think you are something will always happen last minute, especially when dealing with so many creative personalities. You learn to find a fast solution then laugh.

How can this event benefit the fashion world?

Nolcha Fashion Week: New York provides a select showcase of independent fashion designers who are seeking to grow their brand in the USA market. The event supports the fashion designer with a turn-key solution; while providing a convenient destination for media, retailers, stylists, show rooms and other industry executives to attend and connect with relevant contacts to conduct business. We introduce a lot of brands to New York and therefore give our guests the advantage of working with cutting edge brands.

What was the greatest compliment that you received about this event?

We receive many compliments about the event but for me the biggest compliments are in the actions of our returning sponsors, designers and industry support.

What can viewers look forward to at this years show?

This season we have introduced the Ethical Collective runway show in association with Bel Esprit showcasing sustainable brands Elena Garcia, Tammam, Miksani and Nicole Bridger among others.

We will be debut an interesting selection of designers including Hepsen Uzcan, N Kwon, Stella Simona and Narciss.

Which designer would you say is the “one to watch”?

Dora Abodi continues to intrigue me and I think the industry will be impressed, once again, by her latest collection.

Is there anything else that you would like to share with my readers?

There is the chance to work with our Style Director, Gabrielle Teare, backstage for a runway show. Visit www.facebook.com/nolcha

Nolcha is a leading business platform for independent fashion designers and retailers via educational, online and event resources; making business easy for the fashion minded. The Nolcha platform includes Global Fashion Brands, a fashion brand placement resource connecting retailers, stylists and media to independent fashion designers; Fashion Entrepreneur Report, daily How To fashion business videos; Nolcha Fashion Week: New York, currently held during New York Fashion Week providing key exposure to press, buyers, and industry figures for independent fashion designers from all over the world to break into the New York fashion market, in both apparel and accessories; events during London Fashion Week and Independent Retail Week in New York, Philadelphia, Chicago and San Francisco, an initiative to drive business and increase revenue for independent fashion retailers.

Long-lasting Lipstick Color + Wet Lip Gloss Shine + Natural Formula = KORRES RASPBERRY LIQUID LIPSTICK

This new formula is water based and has two key ingredients: Raspberry and Pomegranate extracts. These extracts provide antioxidant protection. Let’s take a look at the available shades: Berry, Fuschia, Natural, Nude Beige, Red and Soft Pink (swatches below).

Berry

Fuschia

Natural

Nude Beige

Red

Soft Pink

I’m looking forward to this new lipstick because it satisfies my need for my daily super shiny lip gloss while still giving me the color that I need. The best part is that it’s natural and full or nourishing ingredients to keep my lips super soft. Have you given Korres Liquid Lipsticks a try?

Raspberry Liquid Lipstick retails for $22.00 and is available at Sephora, Sephora.com and KorresUSA.com

On mornings like this (see above) I blow dry and/or curl my hair with heat appliances. Yes of course this is very bad and yes it can dry out your hair but sometimes it’s just one of those mornings. With that being said I have to make sure that I deep condition my hair weekly and moisturize my hair on a daily basis. Most recently I have been using Moroccan Oil but I’m always willing to try a new product because hey you never know if something better is out there.

I tried Dr. Miracles Follicle Healing Hydrating Oil, this is a part of the new Follicle Healer line. If you haven’t heard, this new line promises a more pleasant scent and more nourishing ingredients. Out of the 4 new products in this line, I would say that this one is my favorite. The ends of my hair can get dry from the heat appliances that I use so I need to use a daily moisturizer to keep them soft and most of all tamed!  When I first tried the hydrating oil I noticed that there was an improved scent, it’s definitely less medicinal than before. I liked that the product contains tea tree oil, shea butter, soy protein and jojoba, these ingredients are great for softening hair. The instructions read that the oil should be used daily and massaged into the scalp for 30-60 seconds. It’s believed that regular massage of the scalp helps improve circulation and stimulate hair growth so this is good practice. I used the oil for about a week, massaging my scalp (yes the tingling sensation is still there!) and applying the oil to my ends. My ends are looking much better, they’re not as frizzy and they do not look or feel dry. The best part about the product is that it costs $4.99 for a 2oz bottle with a dropper applicator. This is a very good fit if you’re a budgetnista looking for a moisturizing oil for your hair.