Backstage with Aveda at Yigal Azrouel
September 15, 2009 by Aly Walansky
Filed under Hair Care
Aveda did the hair for Yigel Azroul’s Spring 2010 collection at NYFW, and it had an edgy, chaotic look to it that was also punk and a bit sleek.
The top is textured with tousled volume, and the sides are smooth, and slicked back, with a straight-yet-messy knot at the nape of the neck.
It was pretty hot – as were the designs!
Here’s a look at some backstage footage:
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Fall’s rich color palette
September 13, 2009 by Lisa Fogarty
Filed under Indie
I’ve always been curious and fascinated by the Pantone Color Institute, the global authority on seasonal fashion colors. I picture a Volturi-like panel of whip-stylish judges perched somewhere in a Swiss mountain villa, making bold and calculated calls about “Iron” (this year’s grey) and “warm olive” (an amazingly rich hue that resembles that of the first olive oil press).
For fall, the Pantone fashion color report shows an array of diverse colors that look surprisingly brilliant when paired together.
The question, of course, is how have indie designers incorporated these colors into their creations? Quite well, actually:
Mel en Stel wool fitted/loose dress …read more




