I’ve been following Evan Biddell since last year mainly because like Katrina Tuttle he has no formal training. I have to say he’s progressed big time and his style has matured. I could tell this was a highly anticipated show by everyone: photographers and audience members alike.
Unfortunately I lost my chance at a good spot in the ‘pit’ at the end of the runway so was squished at the side. Luckily a fellow photographer felt my pain and let me sneak in beside her.
This was an entertaining show with Evan’s use of unique shapes and cuts. He explained to me …read more

I sat patiently at the end of RUDSAK’s runway excited to see what Avik Asatroorian had up his sleeve for Spring/Summer 2010. Known for their handcrafted outerwear, footwear, and bags Rudsak creates pieces that are meant to last and get better with age. The company’s inspiration is drawn from the eclectic flare of Montreal and has grown into an international brand.
The color choices were brilliant: bright reds, blues, and purples contrasted beautifully against beiges and champagnes.

The simplicity of the lines worked perfectly with the use of durable materials. The looks were classic but also uber modern.

I love the across the …read more

The birds were chirping and the sun was shining when Katrina Tuttle’s models stepped out onto the runway for her Spring/Summer 2010 show last night. It was the third day of LG Toronto Fashion Week and Katrina’s beautifully feminine pieces jump started the evening. Her color choices were light and fluffy with the odd splash of vibrant hues.

Splendicity was lucky enough to get back stage and catch up with the 21 year old self-taught designer from Halifax, Nova Scotia and talk to her about her collection and inspirations.
Check out the video:
Shot and Edited by: Sabrina Baldini
Music: Telepathe – So Fine
For …read more

Last night I had the privelege of checking out up and coming Montreal based designer TRAVIS TADDEO . Travis’s Spring/Summer collection caught my attention with its minimalist, ready-to-wear hipster meets high fashion vibe.
The show kicked off with swimwear…a touch on the scandalous side.

I can easily see myself sporting some of his loose tanks and sky blue jean shorts. Already, I’m getting excited for spring.

I’m a big fan of the color choices that Travis has picked. Red, Blue, and White. They are classic hues that can brighten up your closet right in time for hitting up the beach, or strolling down …read more

Thought Fashion Week was over?
Well, over in LA, it’s in full swing, and Alterna Haircare created the hair look for the Kevan Hall this past Saturday.
Held at the Universal Studios Hollywood back lot, theHall’s vintage-inspired, elegant gowns were featured, and Alterna’s Global Creative Director, Michael Shaun Corby, complemented them with modern-day beehives.
To achieve the dramatic, high-fashion look, Corby utilized Alterna’s CAVIAR Anti-aging Working Hair Spray for flexible hold and Hemp Spray Shine for a high-gloss finish.
Here’s the step-by-step guide to recreating this look at home:
1. Mount volume-enhancing mousse, such as Alterna’s Life Solutions Volumizing Spray Mousse, into damp hair …read more

It’s that time of year again when the fashionable and the who’s who come out to play. That’s right, it’s Toronto’s LG Fashion Week Beauty by L’Oreal Paris.  This year’s theme is “Wear Love Alive” representing fashion as an expression of love, something we should all embrace.* Splendicity is going to be on the scene all week bringing you photos and video from the runway. We’ve been gearing up for this week for a few months now, and we’re excited to see what our Canadian designers are planning for Spring/Summer 2010.
The week kicked off with the Opening Night Gala which …read more

Today was the day. Lindsay Lohan and Estrella Arch’s rushed Spring / Summer 2010 Ungaro collection hit the runway in Paris. Were we going to see a splash of youthful designs that would make all tweens, teens, and twenty -somethings run as fast as they can to Ungaro to pick up the pieces? Critics and fans alike are sadly saying no. The collection was overly dated and in my opinion, really showed the bad side of Lindsay Lohan’s  “creative” styling. Lindsay can put together a great outfit, but she can also put together the less desirable looks (a la bandeau …read more

Did you notice how, at Fashion Week, a lot of those models appeared to have unmovable buns, no matter how much running around and changing they did? chic bun is a great style for any hair type, any event and any outfit. The only issue is keeping the bun to stay put.
Celebrity hair stylist, Philip Pelusi was behind some of those buns, and created adorable little chignons for Caroline Seikaly’s Mercedes Benz fashion week presentation at Tela Design Studios.
Philip says he got the buns to stay put by spraying a pony tail with holding spray BEFORE twisting it …read more

At New York Fashion Week, we saw a variety of nail colors. While many designers chose to use nude shades on their models, others went from bold, bright colors instead. Priti nail polish appeared on the runways of more than 15 different designers at Spring/Summer 2010 Fashion Week.

Thakoon went nude, creating an illusion that the nails were “an extension of the skin.” They used the shade Shirley Temple Peony and a applied a matte base coat over it. I have seen several women doing this at the nail salon as of late. Instead of a traditional clear top coat, …read more

Fashion Week isn’t only about the clothes. It’s about the crowds, the hair and of course, the makeup too. Let’s take a look behind the scenes at the United Bamboo Spring 2010 show as Dick Page, Shiseido’s artistic director, put together the makeup look.
I thought the faces of the United Bamboo models on the runway looked very doll-like but not overdone. This season at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, we are seeing a lot more natural, wearable makeup than we have seen in some season’s past.
Get the look from United Bamboo …
Face:
Dick lightly applied Shiseido Makeup Dual Balancing Foundation where needed. …read more