New York Fashion Week: Second Part Highlights

New York Fashion Week continues with more fabulous collections. Here are some of the highlights!

Marc by Marc Jacobs

Araks

Badgley Mischka

Dennis Basso

Elie Tahari

Herve Leger

Karen Walker

Luca Luca

Matthew Ames

Narciso Rodriguez

Tibi

Vera Wang

Yigal Azrouel

London Fashion Week is up next, so check back for more fashion week pictures!

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New York Fashion Week: First Part Highlights

New York Fashion Week is at Lincoln Center for the first time. The Spring/Summer 2011 shows began on September 9 and continue through September 16. See a full schedule of all the exciting shows, including Reem Acra, Leifsdottir, Rachel Roy, Elie Tahari, Luca Luca, 3.1 Phillip Lim, Anna Sui and many more.

These are some of my favorite looks from the first half of New York Fashion Week:

Behnaz Sarafpour

Carmen Marc Valvo

Custo Barcelona

Cynthia Steffe

Derek Lam

Diane Von Furstenberg

DKNY

Elise Øverland

Erin Fetherston

Lela Rose

Malandrino

Max Azria

Preen

Rebecca Taylor

Tadashi Shoji

Thakoon

Tommy Hilfiger

Be sure to check back during New York Fashion Week, as well as London, Milan and Paris Fashion Weeks, for updates and highlights.

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Lovely Metallics

Metallic and lamé are no longer bad words. Forget gaudy mother-of-the bride dresses and your grandmother's Christmas best, metallic and lamé have been updated and are chic.

Yoana Baraschi Metal Goddess, $119 from Rue Lala

Free People Indian Princess Top, $62 from Blue Fly

Metallic is a sure trend for this fall and winter; it was seen all over the runways in fall/winter collections presented months ago. But, there are some summery pieces you can start to mix into your current wardrobe and wear them into the fall with layers.

K Karl Lagerfeld Metallic Effect Jeans, $85.75 from theOutNet.com

When you begin to search for the right metallic, look for pieces that are actually metallic, not just shiny. Shiny material does look cheap and old fashioned. Metallic thread and fabric is not overly loud and actually quite wearable- even in the day!

Paul & Joe Miette Smock Top, $197.50 from theOutNet.com

Metallic pieces should be a simple silhouette to keep from looking to busy and over the top. Don't wear metallic from head to toe; one metallic piece is enough to make a statement. If you are dying to wear a metallic top and metallic shoes, keep your pants subdued (black skinny pants, dark wash denim). Busy, large patterns can also be overwhelming and bring you into the realm of tapestry. Simplicity is the key.

Rupert Sanderson Limonia Metallic Slingbacks, $238 from theOutNet.com

Tooshie Sardaigne Metallic Bikini, $227.50 from theOutNet.com

Metallics aren't just for Christmas tinsel and shiny track suits anymore. Find your perfect metallic and you will be spot on through winter.

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Photos from Blue Fly, theOutNet.com, Rue Lala

Tribal Belts

Tribal prints are in this spring and summer. If you aren't feeling bold enough to wear a tribal printed dress, top or tunic, you can go low-key with a Motif 56 belt. These funky belts give you a colorful tribal feel and are versatile. Add something special to an all black look, update old looks, wear it with shorts, pants, dresses or jumpers- creativity is key!

Find Motif 56 belts on Blue Fly for $83.00-104.00; today Blue Fly is offering an additional 1o% off, so you get an even better deal ($71.00-89.99).

Tribal belts are a great way to stay on trend, without spending a lot of money. You can wear your tribal belt over and over again this summer; try it with casual looks (beach, concert, bbq) or wear it with dressier outfits (dates, art galleries).

Motif 56 "16" Belt, $99.00 from Blue Fly

A great casual look would be to pair William Rast's Scarlet shorts with a Flexus v-neck tee-shirt, wear your Motif 56 "16" belt and Jeffery Campbell Baile sandals in orange and you have a super stylish, comfortable look. Throw on some Kenneth Jay Lane gold hoop earrings, an AV Max agate necklace, and grab a Sondra Roberts Reese bag to complete your outfit.

A shirt dress, like this Wyatt shirt dress, works perfectly with a tribal belt. Any of Motif 56's belts would compliment a shirt dress and take it to the next level. The same goes for plain tunics, sun dresses, maxi dresses, and the like.

Motif 56 "1" Belt, $99.00 from Blue Fly

If you want to dress up your tribal belt, look for simple dresses in luxe fabrics. This Marc New York dress is sateen; the rope belt can be replaced with a tribal belt. Add some chunky, high heeled sandals, like this pair of BGBGeneration snake print sandals, and a fringed Moserat de Lucca red bag to tie all the elements together.

Time to go wild and try tribal prints!

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Photos from Blue Fly

Liberty of London for MAC

MAC regularly teams with luxe brands to inspire limited edition collections such as DSquared, Heatherette, Fafi, Alexander McQueen, Barbie, Hello Kitty, Luella Bartley, Temperly and now Liberty of London.

The Liberty of London line includes women's clothing and menswear, accessories such as jewelry and scarves, gift items such as stationary and bath products, and leather goods. Liberty, the department store which Liberty of London is based out of, carries high end makeup and clothing.

MAC's Give Me Liberty of London lets you have a English Spring palette. The limited edition collection includes five eye shadows, four lipsticks (one is permanent), four lipglasses, two blushes, two beauty powders, two nail polishes (one is permanent)and three makeup bags. The packaging is glossy white with stylized floral patterns.

Eyeshadow:
Give Me Liberty of London: flat creamy pink, matte
Dame's Desire: frosty mid-tone reddish purple, frost
Bough Gray: mid-tone blueish gray, satin
Free to Be: creamy true coral, matte
Birds and Berries: frosted dark green blue, veluxe pearl

Lipstick:
Blooming Lovely (permanent): creamy grayed lilac mauve, amplified
Peachstock: neutral peach, satin
Ever Hip: creamy light coral, cremesheen
Petals and Peacock: creamy bright magenta pink, amplified

Lipglass:
English Accents: creamy mid-tone blue pink
Frankly Fresh: neutral pink beige with soft pearl
Perennial High Style: creamy bright pink coral
A Different Groove: deep purple brown with pearl

Blush:
Prim and Proper: neutral nude
Dirty Plum: sheer dark plum

Beauty Powder:
Shell Pearl: pale peach with gold pearl
Summer Rose: soft violet pink with pearl

Nail Polish:
Vestral White: creamy white
Blue India (permanent): dark green blue with pearl

Order at www.maccosmetics.com or shop at your favorite MAC counter or store.

Photos from www.macpro.com.

Jean Paul Gaultier for Target

Target is continuing to feature a well-known designer each season; this season we get legendary designer Jean Paul Gaultier. In the past, they have carried Isaac Mizrahi, Alexander McQueen's McQ, Rodarte, Nanette Lepore, and Jovovich-Hawk.



Prices range from $17.99 for bikini separates to $199.99 for real leather jackets. Most of the clothing ranges from $22.99 to $59.99. The line also includes camisoles, sleeveless tops with hardware detailing, vests, tops, skirts and dresses. The pieces are great separates that can can be worn to work or out on the town.



If you want a trendy item for spring or summer, go with something from the Jean Paul Gaultier for Target line. This way, you are getting a name brand, but not spending too much, so, if you only wear it one season it is no big deal.



Plus, spend $50 or more and get free shipping!

Order at www.target.com

Photos from www.target.com