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Scents of a Woman

The fragrances associated with these collections are in no way affiliated with the designers, collections or shows discussed and are purely an opinion expressed by HersToKnow and their writers. (Photos courtesy of Mercedes-Benz New York Fashion Week and Daisy Wong.)


Designers sent models sashaying down the runway in feminine yet structured shapes during Mercedes-Benz New York Fashion Week. From the garden fairy nymph to the downtown 'It Girl', the creations of this season's designs are decidedly ethereal through the use of floaty fabric, yet empowered and polished at the same time through the use of structured forms. Taking the lead in this new trend were the collections from Milly, Tibi, Maria Pinto, Willow and

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Your Guide: Celebrity Secrets to Sparkle


Sequins are not a relic of the disco era; they are being used by top designers to glamorize their most elegant pieces.


All that glitters is gold and all sorts of colors on Hollywood’s red carpet. Celebrities are dazzling premieres, parties and events with sparkling gowns and dresses. From elegant beading to freckled flecks of silver and gold and fully sequined, the stars are gleaming. This flashy trend is not beyond our reach and with just a sequined belt or shimmering top we too can shine like the stars.

Beading and sequins have proved the ultimate way to make evening gowns elegant on the red carpet. The twinkle of a little glitter makes a gown look timeless and magical. It’s important to let the gown speak for itself so light makeup and simple hair and jewelry are essential. http://www.herstoknow.com/Fashion-Best-of-Mercedes-Benz-Fashion-Week Best of Mercedes Benz Fashion Week September 19, 2009

 New York Fashion Week Roundup



The Best of Mercedes-Benz New York Fashion Week


http://www.herstoknow.com/Fashion-Life-After-Takeoff Life After Takeoff August 20, 2009


Life After Takeoff! Catching Up with Last Season’s 'Project Runway' Winner: LEANNE MARSHALL

The phrase “Make it work!” has become synonymous in fashion with painstaking hard work, fierce competition, scathing critiques and emotional meltdowns but most importantly using ingenuity to complete seemingly impossible tasks. Unmistakably it’s 'Project Runway', which after an extended hiatus due to a biding war between networks for the rights to air season six will begin again on Lifetime on August 20th.



For its coveted $100,000 prize and editorial spread, the show has produced its share of colorful winners, including the highly commercially successful Christian Siriano. He will launch his second collection at New York Fashion Week this fall and has created shoes for Payless and cosmetics for Victoria’s Secret.


 
http://www.herstoknow.com/Fashion-It’s-Just-That-Black-and-White It’s Just That Black and White July 14, 2009


Black and white on the runway at Carmen Marc Valvo


It’s Just That Black and White

Don’t call it a comeback! Designers flooded the runways for this season with the simple palette of black and white in sexy and daring designs that still maintain the sophistication that the classic color contrast is synonymous with. Designers play up the polar opposites with eye-catching patterns, prints, textures and embellishments, and even spice up the most basic black and white pieces with bold shoes and accessories. So don’t write off your black and whites just yet because the possibilities for putting together a stunning outfit are endless.

Geometric patterns ruled the Spring/Summer 2009 runways and put a new spin on black and white pieces. The shapes appearing on garments intensified the contrast between black and white. http://www.herstoknow.com/Fashion-For-Whom-the-Bells-Toll--Here-Come-the-Bridal-Gowns For Whom the Bells Toll: Here Come the Bridal Gowns June 15, 2009

Bridal Gowns by Vera Wang.


For Whom the Bells Toll: Here Come the Bridal Gowns!

How does one justify spending the most money ever on a single item of clothing that’s also the most uncomfortable, restricting, immobilizing, unnaturally embellished and easily stainable item . . . that’ll you only wear ONCE? Yet the role of “the dress” seems to matter more in fulfilling girlhood wedding fantasies than the menu, flowers and guest list combined. (Lest we not forget the groom, of course!) Friends, family and fans of primetime television gather this time of year with anticipation to see what the bride will wear down the aisle. It isn’t necessary to be a bride to delight in bridal fodder. It’s one of the rare occasions fashion still plays a role in something sacred.

Attempting to create a unique and lasting impression can be daunting faced with a sea of beading, embroidery, lace and ru

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Kimmystictic.clo at Miami Fashion Week


Jumpsuits Jump In


Call it a jumpsuit, jumper or romper: this head-to-toe fashion ensemble is fun, fresh and full of flavor. Long sleeve, trouser versions are a cure for the common pantsuit. In casual fabrics like knit or denim, the one-piece is a fuss-free choice for nights and weekends. Sleeveless, strapless and short pants adaptations are the perfect way to spring into warmer weather. Given the look of loose coveralls, tailored into bustier shapes, and cinched with wide belts and bright scarves, designers have offered up pieces styled by influences from the exec to the mechanic, from the butch to the beach. So jump in!

One thought dressing is perfect for the girl on the go and sleek work attire in one simple step is no exception. Brian Reyes turns a would-be shirtdress into a belted jumpsuit while http://www.herstoknow.com/Fashion-Furs-Emerge-From-Hibernation--From-Runway-to-Real-Way Furs Emerge From Hibernation: From Runway to Real Way April 16, 2009


 Furs Emerge From Hibernation: From Runway to Real Way

From New York to Los Angeles, and surprisingly due to unseasonably cold weather this year even in Miami, fur has come out to play. For celebrities, socialites, and just freezing cold trendsetters fur is all over the country, even at this time of year. Hats, stoles, vests, swing coats, http://www.herstoknow.com/Fashion-All-Tied-Up-in-Bows--The-Common-Thread-Appearing-on-Runways All Tied Up in Bows: The Common Thread Appearing on Runways March 4, 2009


 All Tied Up in Bows:
The Common Thread Appearing on Runways






For fans of girlish dressing, New York Fashion Week was a veritable "Where's Waldo?" for bows on clothing. Erin Fetherston's doll-like models donned them from head to toe in the form of large bow headpieces, bow-tied waist belts and large bow-shaped crystal embellishments on tops.

http://www.herstoknow.com/Fashion-Girls-Just-Want-to-Have-Fun Girls Just Want to Have Fun February 4, 2009


Girls Just Want to Have Fun!
Fun, Feminine Fare for Your Wardrobe.

Any woman that’s owned a car with a radio or visited a karaoke bar has sung the Cindy Lauper classic at least once, and at the top of her lungs. So why is there a consensus that to be taken seriously as a woman you have to wear pants? Donning ruffles, petals and bows shouldn’t make us feel that we’ll lose our right to vote, or worse, abuse credit cards. Luckily designers are willing to indulge our secret fetish for fun, with dresses in bright colors, floral prints and with marked feminine details to make anyone feel positively girly.



One shoulder, satin bow baby doll by BooHoo

 


As sweetly enticing as a game of Candyland, designers have op

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