Posts Tagged ‘fall 2009’

Alexander McQueen: Gone Too Soon

Alexander McQueen Fall 2009

Image Via NYMag
Heartbreak within the fashion community today as we learned of the untimely death of designer Lee McQueen of Alexander McQueen.  Shock and disbelief were the sentiments of the day.  We lost a creative genius who leaves behind a void.  He was only 40 years old when he took his own life.  His death [...]

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I Spy Bold Lip Color for Fall

So we’ve talked about the clothing trends and accessories for fall, but what about beauty?  Our face is a canvass afterall.  There are two primary areas for us to work with, the eyes or the lips.  We know a lady should never do both, unless she’s a geisha or on the second leg of her world tour.  Now that [...]

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Fall in Love With Season’s Trends

As we are gear up for the New York Fashion Week Spring 2010 shows, let us not forget that we are headed into the fall season.  That means darker and richer colors, heavier fabrics, and more voluminous cuts.  Oscar de la Renta offers jeweled toned skirts and tops that are perfect for the season.  Donna [...]

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Fashionable Jackets for Fall

So it’s Labor Day, the day we view as the last day of summer.  Now we can start thinking about our jackets for fall.  There are great options for fall 2009.  The military jacket will play a substantial role in your wardrobe this season; D&G, 3.1 Phillip Lim, Luella Bartley and Moschino all provide you [...]

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Backstage Look at New York Fashion Week

Here is a backstage look at the work that goes into putting a show together at New York Fashion Week Fall 2009.  You’ll see how the designers, hair stylists and make up artists collaborate to create a cohesive theme.  The real action takes place backstage, that’s where you get to see the true personality of [...]

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Try Walking A Block in These Shoes

Take a look at this video of everyday women daring to walk in the shoes from the runways of fall 2009.  It leaves you with an appreciation of the ‘balancing’ act the models must do for each show during fashion week in front of the cameras and a packed house.  These shoes definitely pose a [...]

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New York Fashion Week is Near

New York Fashion Week is just around the corner, September 10 – 17, 2009.  The online registration for press started today.  There is no place like New York in the fall, and fashion week only adds to this incredible city.  It should be an extra special event this season because it’s the last time fashion [...]

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Top Five Films with Great Fashion

Fashion Rollcall’s Five Favorite Films with great fashions are:

1. Breakfast at Tiffany’s- Audrey Hepburn
2. Funny Face- Audrey Hepburn
3. The Devil Wears Prada- Meryl Streep & Anne Hathaway
4. To Catch a Thief- Grace Kelly
5. Sex and the City- Sarah Jessica Parker, Kim Cattrall, Kristen Davis & Cynthia Nixon

Each of these films possesses a wardrobe that [...]

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Alexis Mabille: New Couturier in Paris

Meet Alexis Mabille, a French fashion designer who is the new couturier in Paris.  He is only 30 years old, and has already worked with John Galliano and at Yves Saint Laurent.  His style is very romantic and feminine, his signature is the bow tie.  Mr. Mabille has his sight set on the younger couture [...]

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Elie Saab Couture Stands Out

Upon my first glance of the Elie Saab couture collection, I felt an incredible lightness and joy within.  The collection came in various shades of white, and it sent a message of hope, renewal and purification.  That alone won me over.  One’s state of mind is the key in all areas of life, and fashion [...]

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