nyfw spring '15 {trend}: glossy, natural nails

new york fashion week has wrapped up, and i'm sure i'm not alone when i say i'm still absorbing it all; so many looks and trends were created for the runway that will shape and influence what we'll be wearing in the spring and summer of 2015. and not just the clothes, but everything from hair and makeup to nails and accessories…

 one trend that stood out to me was that of glossy, nude, natural nails. this is something every beauty girl has obsessed over, including me; creating the perfect nude, shiny nail ranks up there to finding that  fab LBD, a pair of amazing-fitting jeans and goes-with-everything-but-still-makes-a-statement handbag in your wardrobe.

the nail looks are far from bare, but have a base color on the nail on the natural side. any added art or texture is subtle and simple ~ good news for me since i rarely have time to spend on elaborate designs. let's take a look at some of these interpretations, shall we?

at Prabal Gurung models' tips were coated with wispy stripes as they prepared to walk the runway.

 Katie Jane Hughes created a nude nail using a Butter London nude base and completed the look with a diamond embellishment at Lela Rose.

the graphic nail art at Tibi was created by Jin Soon Choi using Georgette ~ a nude color ~ as the base with Chamonix used to finish the look.

Michelle Saunders for essie created a classic pink nail for the hands and an opaque pale pink nail for the toes {classics mademoiselle and fiji, respectively}, which paired perfectly with the colors and prints found throughout the Diane von Furstenberg collection.

for Altuzarra, Michelle Saunders created a delicate, feminine nail by using spaghetti strap on both the hands and feet. the sheer pink hue, reminiscent of rosy cheeks, completed the overall look.

for BCBG Max Azria the models took the runway in nude, natural nails that perfectly complimented the airy, boho ensembles.

to compliment Proenza Schouler's american sporswear-inspired collection, a minimal, glossy nail was worn by the models both the hands and feet

Julie Kandalec for essie used fiji to create a nail look to represent the Naeem Khan girl ~ elegant and done up, but not too glamorous.

at Rachel Zoe, butter LONDON polishes were layered {first Tea with the Queen, followed by Nail Foundation, topped with 999 Base Coat} to create a glossy, creamy effect.

Jin Soon created a soft, glossy nude to complement the sheer romanticism of the Vera Wang collection

a "new nude" by Deborah Lippmann coated model tips at the Narciso Rodriguez show

a high-shine nude nail was creed using Jin Soon Tulle to complement the cool, utilitarian aesthetic of the Rag & Bone show.


will you be wearing the glossy, natural tone nail look come spring 2015?

nyfw spring '15 {hair}: scünci x Tracy Reese

i was beyond in love with the ballerina-inspired collection and complimenting hair styles seen at Tracy Reese's spring 2015 runway show ~ did you see it? the best part, in my opinion, were that the hairstyles are easily created using affordable products from scünci hair accessories!

 the scünci x Tracy Reese ready-to-wear collection will be available in spring 2015 {the collaboration marks the first-ever designer partnership for the leading hair accessory brand}, but you can get the look at home right now with the chic headbands from the current collection!

as you can see, hair accessories were integral to the Tracy Reese collection for spring 2015, so it seems fitting that she'd turn to scünci to create exclusive items for the runway. the designer also tapped Bok-Hee, master stylist, to lend her creative perspective in the development process. together, the three joined forces to come up with the pieces based on the hair look, including fabrics, designs and colors of the ballet-inspired collection.

 both easily beautiful and on trend, thin and thick soft headbands were used in various textures. here's how to get the look yourself...

1. add tons of texture to the hair using a texture spray, a round brush and a teasing brush such as Conair's Infiniti Pro Thermal Round Brush and Teasing Comb.

2. pull back into loose ponytail in the middle of the back of the head and secure with a scünci No Slip Grip or Evolution Hair Tie.

3. next, layer headbands in different textures and colors to add some pop and dimension to your style with a scünci No Slip Grip or Interlock Fabric Headwraps.

4. finally, take the ponytail and loop the end in the back of the bottom of the headband to create the perfect "unpolished" look.

pull up the headbands and voila ~you have textured ballerina hair, imperfectly perfect for every day wear! 

j'adore...

"Tracy Reese was inspired by the modern dance techniques of Martha Graham for her spring 2015 collection, and when you look at her pictures, you see that she is very structured and angular," explains makeup artist Daniel Martin.

the focal point when it came to makeup for the show was exaggerated, 60s-inspired graphic eyeliner, and rather than going for a traditional cat eye, Martin used NYX The Curve liner to give models a more square-shaped line above the lashes, and drew a banana-shaped line over the lids to keep the graphic element. Martin also gave the models a two-toned lip to create depth, and accentuated their natural lip color using various shades of the brand’s Simply Pink Lip Cream collection.

visit scunci.com to see more behind the scenes pics and {as always} more info and where to buy.

images style.com, zimbio.com + featured brand's PR

nyfw spring '15 {beauty}: backstage at Alexander Wang

the Alexander Wang spring 2015 show was received with high praise thanks to its strong yet feminine pieces that were expertly structured, cool and definitely wearable. the collection was complimented by beautifully simple and modern looks created by artists from NARS and essie. 

Diane Kendal for NARS Cosmetics used the spring '15 collection as her inspiration to create a makeup look that highlighted and contoured to bring out the strength of each model's features.

products used:

face:

NARSSkin Luminous Moisture Cream

NARSSkin Optimal Brightening Concentrate

Radiant Creamy Concealer

Sheer Glow Foundation

cheeks:

Cappadoce Matte Multiple

the left side of Craving Dual-Intensity Blush {new for spring 2015; for now try Copacabana Multiple}

eyes:

Via Appia Larger Than Life® Long-wear Eyeliner

Iskandar Eye Paint

Cappadoce Matte Multiple layered with South Beach Multiple

on nails, Michelle Saunders for essie created a short, rounded length nail look for both the hands and feet. she layered the neutral tone of ridge filling base coat over au natural to complement the modern, active collection.

to create the look {hands and feet}:
1. apply two coats of au natural to clean, filed nails
2. next, apply one coat of ridge filling base coat in order to create the perfect modern,
neutral nail color
3. follow with good to go top coat

be sure to follow NARS and essie for more fabulous backstage coverage at ny fashion week via Instagram ~ @narsissist and @essiepolish  

info and images courtesy of featured brands' PR and style.com

nyfw spring '15 {beauty}: essie backstage at Wes Gordon

to complement the Wes Gordon spring/summer 2015 collection, Rita Remark for essie created a sophisticated, yet effortlessly cool design resembling linen against the skin for the hands, drawing inspiration from the designer’s muted color palette. the sand tropez polish shade was used on the toes to finish the look.

get the look {hands}:

apply ridge filling base coat to clean, filed nails. once the base coat dries, apply one coat of cocktails & coconuts, followed by one coat of imported bubbly to mimic the look of dewy skin.

next, dip a striping brush into blanc and remove

most of the polish in order to have maximum

control, and to prevent pooling.

to create the linen pattern, add vertical stripes of blanc down the length of the nail, keeping the lines very thin and unevenly spaced. then, repeat the method above with horizontal blanc stripes across the nail.

finish the design by adding a thin coat of allure to diffuse the brightness, followed by good to go top coat.

i'll be bringing you more from essie and the manicures they're creating at ny fashion week, so stay tuned! for more nail style, tutorials and inspiration, follow the brand on Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest and tumblr.

first image style.com; model pics courtesy of essie brand's PR

NYFW hair: TRESemme at Jenny Packham f/w '14

for her latest collection, Jenny Packham was inspired by Bianca Jagger in the 1970's, who served as the darling of new york society. she was a woman who "epitomized the ease and opulence of evening wear at the time." and it wasn't exactly what the designer's muse wore, but "how she wore it".

to add the perfect compliment, TRESemmé stylist Jeanie Syfu created a hair look that reflected Jenny's vision: a loose, knotted bun that's both decadent and natural.

TRESemme products used:
24 Hour Body Foaming Mousse
Keratin Smooth Illuminating Shine Spray
Split Remedy Leave-In Split End Conditioning Treatment
24 Hour Body Finishing Spray

tools: 
blow dryer, round brush, Mason Pearson brush, elastic, bobby pins and hair pins

how to create the look:
apply TRESemmé 24 Hour Body Foaming Mousse to hair and blow dry with a round brush; once hair is completely dry, back-brush hair for volume. spray with Keratin Smooth Illuminating Shine Spray while gently brushing the hair away from the face. pull the hair back so that it loosely covers the ears into a low ponytail and fasten with elastic. twist the length of the hair into a bun, leaving the ends out, and fasten with hair pins.
apply Leave-In Split End Conditioning Treatment through the front of the hairline while loosely separating the hair with fingertips.
for a touchable hold, finish the look with 24 Hour Body Finishing Spray.

a simply lovely style that can easily be recreated...always love that!  you can find the products mentioned at your favorite mass and drugstore retailers. visit tresemme.com for more info.

info and images courtesy of PR for TRESemme

NYFW hair: Sebastian Professional at Christian Siriano f/w '14

last saturday, Sebastian Professional lead stylist, Anthony Cole created a sophisticated, ‘60s-inspired chignon to compliment the vision behind the collection Christian Siriano showcased…

take a look!

Christian Siriano's fall 2014 collection is inspired by late swedish fashion model, Lisa Fonssagrives, who the designer sees as the muse of parisian beauty and glamour. the collection is “lady-like yet cool” paying homage to the 60s yet maintaining a modern twist; pieces are mature and sexy with plenty of texture...

how to create this hair look:

*start by spraying Dry Clean Only around hair line, eventually covering head; brush.

*work Mousse Forte from root to tip of hair, covering entire head.

*create part directly down the center of head and slick each side over ear using Gel Forte;

*gather all hair at nape of neck and secure in low ponytail;

*finger-tease ponytail starting with underneath layer using Shaper Hairspray

*pin ponytail underneath hair elastic creating an elegant, low bun.

*synch and secure the bun to ensure it remains in-tact using bobby pins; finish with Shaper Hairspray

for more info about Sebastian Professional, visit their website.

info and images courtesy of featured brand's PR