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Arts Hearts Fashion F/W 14

March 18, 2014/in Fashion Events /by Ana Cara

The Arts Hearts Fashion, now a staple for Fashion Week, was established in 2011 by Erik Rosete and has benefited many charities. It is supported by many celebrities and has become a platform for designers to showcase their collections. This year, it was the AIDS Healthcare Foundation. It featured some fabulous designers starting with M The Movement, Mister Triple X, MessQueen, Artistix and ending with the amazing Maggie Barry.

M The Movement featured some awesome eco friendly streetwear for men and women. Layered looks with leather, cotton and button up jackets. Soft formfitting dresses for women, as well as flirty short leather skirts and sexy leather shorts. Even a sexy lace bra covered by a see through black material paired with jeans..just to spice it up a bit! Vests lined with leather, for the men, added a bit of a bad boy feel to the collection. Gotta love leather! Bow-ties as accessories for women and pashmina scarves for men created soft tones.

Then came the Arts Hearts Fashion Founder Erik Rosete “Mr. Triple X” who hit it off wth his edgy trend setting streetwear. Bold patterns, mixed with leather in a very sexy collection for men and women that knocked it out of the ballpark! Beautiful long dresses with so much attention to detail. Accessorized by uniquely shaped purses, harnesses and chains for men and women..what an imagination! Out of this world.

Next was MessQueen designer Courtney N. Gamble and what a mess it was..in a good way, if you like that sort of thing. Making a statement, she mixed checkers with stripes, Polka Dots and harem pants, unbelievable leggings, cat suits and bold colors of all kinds of differen materials..what a show!

And then came the finale: The fabulous Maggie Barry, designer for the stars and a true fashion legend! M8 Urban wowed the audience with her unique collection which featured belts made of mens ties, black leather in amazing designs with sequins and leather shirts with cut outs as well as pashminas covering the head and reaching all the way to the ground. Muted colors to downright amazing! An epic collection which brought on a standing ovation.

So, I guess you could say that leather is in for the season. It’s sexy and I just love it!

Article written by Lynnette Dolan of www.lynnettedolan.com. She is a model, singer, and blogger among other things and has been nominated for her blogging. Be sure to follow Lynnette on Twitter.

2014 Oscars Best Dressed

March 3, 2014/1 Comment/in Fashion Events /by Ana Cara

If you did not watch the Oscars last night you truly missed out. Ellen Degeneres did an amazing job as this years host, showing everyone that she is still very much a funny lady. There was pizza delivered and a selfie that has easily surpassed being retweeted 2 million times on Twitter. That alone made for an enjoyable award show. Along with a great host the red carpet was filled with plenty of beautiful gowns from the ladies this year. Here are our picks for the 2014 Oscars best dressed.

Kate Hudson

Kate went for a more classic look that really worked for her. She wore a Atelier Versace dress.

Cate Blanchett

Cate looks dazzling in this Armani Prive dress. She also took home the award for Best Actress.

Charlize Theron

Charlize always impresses on the red carpet and this time was no different. She was a stand out in this Dior gown last night.

Julia Roberts

Julia proves that she does not age in this Givenchy gown. Although she did not win last night she looked radiant.

Lupita Nyong’o

The Oscar winner was one of the only woman to wear colour on the Red Carpet. Lupita stood out in this custom made Prada gown.

Who do you feel should be on this years 2014 Oscars best dressed list? Let us Know @LuevoFashion

This article was written by Jonika. You can follow her @JonikaJun

NYFW Day 7 Trend Report

February 14, 2014/in Fashion Events /by Ana Cara

NYFW Day 7 Trend Report

(Featuring Michael Kors, Marchesa, Kaufman Franco, Anna Sui, Zang Toi, Proenza Schouler, Jenny Packham, Jason Wu for Hugo Boss, & Betsey Johnson)

Day 7 of New York Fashion Week saw collections from some heavy-hitters in the Fashion Industry: Michael Kors, Marchesa, Anna Sui, Betsey Johnson, Kaufman Franco, Jenny Packham and Proenza Schouler. Reed Krakoff presented his first collection since leaving Coach as their Creative Director and Jason Wu debuted his first collection for Hugo Boss. Hugo Boss has not shown at New York Fashion Week in 20 years! To wrap up the day 7 collections, Zang Toi presented another stunning collection using a breathtaking shade of green that stole the show.

THE TRENDS

COLOUR

Anna Sui’s collection had a focus on dark shades of red, green and blue. Zang Toi had a striking shade of green to highlight his grey & black color palette. Reed Krakoff has mostly neutrals with a few looks in a beautiful shade of blue. Jenny Packham featured warm colors yellow, orange, pink and red and a few all black pieces.

Photo Credit: FashionGPS.com

PRINT

Everyone knows that Anna Sui is a fan of print. She did not disappoint with her vision for Fall. Her retro prints transporting us back to the 70s flower child. They were fun and at times a little overwhelming, but that’s to be expected from Anna Sui.

Photo Credit: FashionGPS.com

FABRIC

Kaufman Franco’s use of shiny and sparkly fabrics was perfect for his gowns. Jenny Packham also favored shiny fabrics and sequins for her skirts, dresses, pants and sweatshirts. Michael Kors featured sheer fabrics, while Reed Krakoff had fun with fabric blocking.

Photo Credit: Jane Kratochvil via www.janekratochvil.com

STYLE, FIT & SILHOUETTES

Michael Kors sent a very bohemian collection down the runway. It might make you think of swashbuckler pirates, but in a cool, feminine way! Boxy, thigh-length sweaters, and wide leg pants were also popular for Michael Kors. Designers have moved away from the skinny leg featuring loose fitting palazzo or wide leg silhouettes. Anna Sui had layers upon layers for her collection allowing for a lot outfit combinations. The cape returns in full force for Day 7. It’s apparent that having a cape for the Fall will be a must. Zang Toi had more than a few fabulous gowns with capes. While others focused on capes, the ladies at Marchesa focused on a more Grecian-inspired silhouette. Their collection was romantic and ethereal and their draped garments might remind you of Grecian togas. There were some funky silhouettes as presented by Proenza Schouler. They must have collaborated with Thom Browne on the exaggerated puffy sleeve! Jenny Packham presented a dressy casual collection with comfortable, satin wide-leg pants & voluminous skirts paired with embellished sweatshirts.

Photo Credit: FashionGPS.com

ACCESSORIES

Michael Kors added his signature handbags and floor-length scarves to his looks.

Photo Credit: FashionGPS.com

Written by Shalanda Turner,FashionMingle.net Style Editor

DAY 6 NYFW Trend Report

February 12, 2014/in Fashion Events /by Ana Cara

DAY 6 NYFW Trend Report

(Featuring Pamella Roland, Rodarte, Vera Wang, Naeem Khan, Oscar De La Renta, & Sophie Theallet)

Well folks, we are winding down! There’s only 2 days left of New York Fashion Week! I don’t know about you, but this makes me quite sad! However, I’m sure our media team will be happy for the crazy, busy week to be over! In my opinion the designers on Day 6 brought out the big guns, with a ton of show stopping collections. Vera Wang showed that bugs aren’t creepy, but beautiful. Pamella Roland presented a very diverse runway collection, while Rodarte taught us that Sci-fi and Fashion DO go together. Let’s take a look back at the trends seen on the runway for Day 6.

THE TRENDS

COLOUR

The colors remained fairly dark in nature except for the ladies behind the label Rodarte who presented a very pastel collection. Pamella Roland featured dark blues, black, mauves & burgundy. Vera Wang presented a completely black and blue collection with no pop of color unless you count the red hair of one of her models. Naeem Khan featured browns, gold, reds, & tans with a few black and whites mixed in.

Photo Credit: Maryna Marston via www.squareearthstudio.com

FABRICS

A lot of sheer! For the most part, people assume they have to wear heavier fabrics in the winter time, but a sheer garment underneath a statement overcoat will definitely keep you warm from point A to B. Pamella Roland used a lot of shiny fabrics that made me think of satin and lame and displayed some amazing beadwork.

Photo Credit: Maryna Marston via www.squareearthstudio.com

PRINTS

There are many types of checkered prints from gingham to plaid, and even plaid comes in different designs from tartan to madras, and Vera Wang favored all types of plaid in her collection! Plaid is typically associated with menswear along with argyle and she also had a few argyle pieces. Pamella Roland also favored plaid for a few of her looks. Naeem Khan took a walk on the wild side featuring exotic animal prints. Rodarte pleased more than just the fashion crowd with their use of Star Wars images for their final dresses. Star Wars fans everywhere will adore those pieces. Oscar De La Renta featured prints in the brocade/baroque/damask patterns for his collection.

Photo Credit: FashionGPS.com

ACCESSORIES

Fur Boas & Opera Gloves for Pamella Roland. Statement necklaces and brooches for Vera Wang, and statement earrings for Oscar De La Renta.

Photo Credit: FashionGPS.com

STYLE & FIT

Vera Wang featured loose fitting garments also adding opera gloves and fur vests to her ensembles. Pamella Roland stayed with more classic & feminine silhouette, while Sophie Theallet presented a collection of mostly shorter, cocktail length dresses.

Photo Credit: FashionGPS.com

MAKEUP & HAIR

The dark lip remains a designer favorite, especially for Rodarte and Naeem Khan. Rodarte also featured a burgundy smokey eye on their models. Pamella Roland brought back old Hollywood glam with a side part and cascading waves.

Photo Credit: Maryna Marston via www.squareearthstudio.com

Article written by Shalanda Turner, FashionMingle.net Style Editor

NYFW DAY 5 Trend Report

February 11, 2014/in Fashion Events /by Ana Cara

NYFW DAY 5 Trend Report

(Featuring Carolina Herrera, Alon Livne, Angel Sanchez, & Noon by Noor)

We have reached the half-way point of New York Fashion Week? Tired yet? Of course not! One can never get enough of amazing fashions, and the collections presented on Day 5 do not disappoint. From ethereal looks at Alon Livne to classic silhouettes at Carolina Herrera, there was something for everyone!

COLOR

Carolina Herrera had a pretty diverse color palette. Her collection started off with dark shades of blue and burgundy and evolved to a few mustard yellow & vibrant red pieces. While Carolina focused on dark, vibrant hues, the ladies behind Noon byNoor presented an Easter palette of colors down the runway. Pastels are really having a moment for 2014 with no sign of stopping any time soon. It’s definitely a big transition from darker hues for the Fall & Winter. Angel Sanchez’s collection was fairly monochromatic with looks in one color at a time.

Photo Credit: Maryna Marston – www.squareearthstudio.com

Photo Credit: Maryna Marston – www.squareearthstudio.com

PRINTS

Noon by Noor favored polka dot prints and appliques that transition from full coverage to sporatic. Carolina Herrera featured structured prints & abstract prints in her collection.

Noon By Noor
Photo Credit: Maryna Marston

STYLE & FIT

Carolina Herrera’s collection showcased a substantial amount of volume from oversized coats to exaggerated sleeves. Her looks were really enjoyable to watch coming down the runway. Carolina’s skirts and dresses either hit right at the knee or floor length in classy and chic Carolina Herrera style. AngelSanchez’s uber-feminine dresses & gowns were very powerful. Any woman in one of his designs would command attention when she walked in the room.

Photo Credit: Jane Kratochvil – www.janekratochvil.com

ACCESSORIES

Alon Livne wins the award for best accessories from Day 5 with all of the gorgeous head dresses on the models.

Photo Credit: Jane Kratochvil

Written by Shalanda Turner, FashionMingle.net Style Editor

NYFW DAY 4 TREND REPORT

February 11, 2014/in Fashion Events /by Ana Cara

NYFW DAY 4 TREND REPORT

(Featuring Tracy Reese, Vivienne Tam, Moncler Grenoble & Jonathan Simkhai)
Day 4 of New York Fashion Week had a lot of stand out moments that may go down in Fashion history. Starting with Moncler Grenoble’s Fashion Week presentation held at New York’s Hammerstein Ballroom. The presentation was complete with singing, a 4-level structure and hydraulics. If you weren’t there to catch it live, watch it here! And how did our team fair on Day 4? Well even with some mishaps (missing charger, mic and a sick team member) we received full coverage per usual! We are also happy to report that Maryna is feeling well and back on the scene today for Day 5 coverage! Let’s check out the trends seen on the runway.

THE TRENDS

COLOR
Most of us know our complimentary colors; orange and blue, red and green, yellow and purple. Instinctively these color pairings go together. But what about orange and grey? A color combination not thought of often, but when Jonathan Simkhai puts them together you remember. Tracy Reese showed us that outerwear in bold, warm colors is the way to go for Fall! Her red bolero cape, and yellow overcoat are the perfect accessory to any look.

PRINTS
The forest or “in the woods” prints seem to be a popular choice for designers this season. Tess Giberson showed off a silhouetted forest Day 2 and Tracy Reese featured a forest at dawn print on a few of her looks. It truly was a gorgeous print and looked amazing coming down the runway. VivienneTam also had a unique variety of prints from animal prints (and not animal print like cheetah but prints with animals on them) to more mosaic patterns.

STYLE, CUT, & FIT
Who says you have to be covered up in tons of fabric just because it’s cold?? Definitely not Jonathan Simkhai. Jonathan went all out to show that sexy is in, even in the winter! A continuing trend across all 4 days of Fashion Week has been the asymmetric hemlines in tops and bottoms. Jonathan had a very cool asymmetric sweatshirt with a zipper. Vivienne Tam kept her hemlines for the most part at the knee. She also sent out these cool pant silhouettes that would almost be harem style except they weren’t wide at the hips. They were baggy down to the ankles where they contoured down to a tapered ankle.

FABRICS
If Jonathan was all about leather and alligator skin, than Vivienne tam was all about eyelet and embroidered fabrics.

ACCESSORIES
Vivienne Tam enhanced her looks with really fun & abstract printed tights!

Photo Credits: Jane Kratochvil (www.janekratochvil.com)

Written by Shalanda Turner, FashionMingle.net Style Editor

Day 3 of NYFW – F/W 2014

February 9, 2014/in Fashion Events /by Ana Cara

Ladies and gentlemen, we are 3 days in, with day 4 going by fast at NYFW! How much are you enjoying all of the amazing fashion coming out of New York right now? It’s no wonder it’s been named the Fashion Capital of the world! Our Fashion Mingle team has been keeping up, battling the cold, carrying heavy equipment and shuffling from one venue to the next to bring you the best coverage from New York Fashion Week. Our young contributor & Fashion Designer Jessica Faith Marshall survived her first NYFW press pit experience at Venexiana Ltd and interviewed the designer Kati Stern. Jane and Maryna headed to Lincoln center during the day to capture more runway looks from the tents, and Melissa interviewed Brazilian designer Ivan Aguilar for his first womenswear collection debuting at MBFW. Be sure to return to FashionMingle.net for these fabulous interviews! However we also promised you a little bit of drama and what would Fashion Week be without drama! A member of our team has taken sick, leaving our media team short a player today, we have a missing (stolen?) cell phone charger and a lost microphone! Anything can happen at Fashion Week, best to always be prepared!

The Trends

COLOR
Designers are having a fabulous time with red, orange and pink. Prabal Gurung sent looks down the runway in the most amazing shades of red and orange I’ve ever seen. Monique Lhuillier accented a few of her gowns with pink designs. Son Jung Wan had a fairly neutral pallet with creams and tan, but added purple and blue looks near the end of the collection.

Photo Credit: FashionGPS.com

Photo by: Maryna Marston -www.squareearthstudio.com

PRINTS – Mara Hoffman loves a good print. She had very Aztec inspired designs and cuts. She mostly choose prints with a blue base and some black and white prints. Her collection in general had a very tribal feel to it with the prints and silhouettes.

Photo Credit: Maryna Marston www.squareearthstudio.com

STYLE & FIT
Herve Leger stay true to their uber-fitted, body-con designs. They had a few fit and flares in the mix. They even had looks that reminded me of birds and those brushes you see in car-washes that come from the ceiling! Monique Lhuillier will have you ready for work or a black-tie, red carpet event. Wherever you are looking to go you can find something in Monique’s collection. From her signature “just below the knee” pencil skirts to girly fit & flare cocktail dress, these looks were made for a lady. Alexander favored a very androgynous collection from the look on the models to the fit of the clothes. He had very boxy styles especially in his jackets.

Photo by: Maryna Marston – www.squareearthstudio.com

ACCESSORIES: Alexander Wang sent his androgynous models down the runway in backless, slide-on boots. Yes, that’s right…in one evening Alexander Wang may have reinvented footwear. Mara Hoffman had really fun gold cuffs up and down the arms of her models, giving her collection a warrior vibe.

Photo Credit: FashionGPS.com

Written by Shalanda Turner, FashionMingle.net Style Editor

Day 2 of NYFW Fall 2014

February 8, 2014/in Fashion Events /by Ana Cara

Our FashionMingle.net Media Team has wrapped another day of New York Fashion Week (NYFW) Coverage! For Day 2, Jane Kratochvil, Maryna Marston, and Melissa Shea headed to Pier 59 Studios to film behind-the-scenes footage of Tess Giberson’s Fall 2014 Collection. They interviewed the designer, captured b-roll footage and got the 411 from the hair and makeup teams. After wrapping up at Pier 59 Studios, Maryna headed to Lincoln Center to capture more MBFW runways, while Jane and Melissa headed to Trina Turk’s presentation at the Hudson Hotel. The Hudson Hotel is one of the new off-site venues for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week. It’s quite a departure from the upscale Lincoln Center venue. Trina Turk’s show was held in the basement at the Hudson, which gave the presentation an urban and edgy atmosphere.

THE TRENDS

COLOR

Black and white remain the dominate color combination of choice for most designers, or all white and all black ensembles. Rebecca Minkoff focused on a beautiful shade of burgundy and even mixed in some pastels with her looks. Trina Turk’s collection had a variety of colors, but the presence of burgundy and dark green were still visible.

Photo by: Maryna Marston – www.squareearthstudio.com

PRINTS

Nicole Miller showed us that she can mix prints better than anyone. Her collection was super edgy. Her addition of leather, fur, & studs to her abstract prints only enhanced the garments. Tess Giberson featured a forest motif print, stripes, & gingham. Trina Turk had a great variety of prints, but they were not as cohesive as Nicole Miller’s line.

Photo by: Maryna Marston – www.squareearthstudio.com

STYLE, FIT, & SILHOUETTE

Everyone seems to be having fun with turtlenecks for the Fall, and not the normal turtlenecks that we are used to seeing. Tess Giberson on Day 2 and Nicholas K from Day 1 presented exaggerate turtlenecks with a ton of material around the neck. Nicole Miller returned to her signature shorter hem length for her skirts & dresses. The designers are DEFINITELY favoring asymmetric hemlines, whether it’s on vests as seen at Tess Giberson show, or skirts as seen at Rebecca Minkoff. Rebecca Minkoff also favored boxy silhouettes for her coats.

Photo by: Maryna Marston – www.squareearthstudio.com

ACCESSORIES

What would a Rebecca Minkoff runway be without handbags? Afterall that’s how she got her start in the fashion business and she did not disappoint! From a cute chain-strapped cross-body to structured satchels, there was a bag for every women in that collection.

MAKEUP

It looks like the industry’s love for the dark lip will return this Fall. Almost every designer sent their models down the runway with a dark burgundy, purple, almost black lip.

Written by Shalanda Turner, FashionMingle.Net Style Editor

Day 1 of NYFW Fall 2014

February 7, 2014/in Fashion Events /by Ana Cara

TICKET TO THE TENTS: Day 1 of NYFW Fall 2014

(featuring BCBGMaxAzria, Desigual, Todd Snyder, Nicholas K, & Mark and Estel)

Welcome to another season of extraordinary Fashion. That’s right! New York Fashion Week officially kicked off February 6^th with designer collections for Fall & Winter 2014. Ironically, many fashion week visitors experienced actual wintery conditions in addition to viewing winter fashions. However, the snowy, cold weather did not stop our team from fulfilling their media coverage duties! Arriving safely in Manhattan & bundled up our team went right to work. Photographers, Jane Kratochvil and Maryna Marston covered Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week shows at Lincoln Center, while Melissa and Ching headed to Hotel Pennsylvania for Plitzs NYC Fashion Week. They were on hand to cover Faith by Jessica runway presentation. Jessica Faith Marshall, the designer behind Faith by Jessica is 14-year olds and a contributor to FashionMingle.net (FM).

Taking a look back at the coverage provided by our FM NYFW Media Team, the following sums up opening day trends of New York Fashion Week.

Colour – Popular colors for the day were black and white, burgundy, rich hues of green, purple & blue, cream/off-white, browns and greys. BCBGMaxAzria added pops of pastels to their collections with peach and teal stripes on black and white garments. They also went back to an old favorite: colour-blocking.

Photography credited to FashionGPS.com

Fabric – Wool, Leather, Suede & Fur. BCBGMaxAzria had fun with fabric blocking, sewing together suede, leather, & fur into one look.

Style & Fit – Tadashi Shoji showed us that laser-cutting may never go out of style. One after the other, his impeccable, laser cut designs came down the runway giving an illusion of lace overlays. BCBGMaxAzria favored the Caftan silhouette and some asymmetrical hemlines on their skirts and dresses. They seemed to incorporate splits wherever possible. Todd Snyder’s menswear collection focused on slim fitting pants that landed just above the ankle. Remember when high-water pants were a no-no? Not anymore! Nicholas K, stay true to their edgy aesthetic but kept their models bundled up with exaggerated turtlenecks, infinity hoodies & beanies.

Photography credited to Maryna Marston – FashionGPS.com

Accessories – Nicholas K had fun with their accessories by using rope for some wrist action, while Desigual favored leather gloves. Tadashi Shoji’s earrings almost stole the shows.

Article written by Shalanda Turner, Style Editor at FashionMingle.net . For the hottest news from NYFW make sure to follow Shalanda on twitter @LiveLifeInStyle

Philly Fashion Week 2014

February 3, 2014/in Fashion Events /by Ana Cara

Fashion week season has started once again! This is a perfect time for us to mark down the trends that will soon be a part of the seasons ahead. During this week there will be events and runway shows that will help gain a better understanding of the featured designers.

Philly fashion week is known for showing many haute couture and high fashion collections- this year is no different. From February 17- 22 we will have the opportunity to get familiar with many up and coming designers. The fashion shows will take place at the Crane Arts building for the week. Philly fashion week has shown collections from local and international designers who have gained a strong following. Here are 5 designers we feel you should keep your eye on as they show their collections at Philly Fashion Week.

Bishme Cromartie of Bishme Cromartie

Bishme is a young designer from Baltimore. He was able to create buzz for his brand on his own by holding a solo fashion show at just 16 years old. Since then his designs have evolved-growing as he grows as a designer. Bishme Cromartie is a collection that you should look out for at Philly Fashion Week.

Retania Ann of Ann Luchade

Retania Ann creates stunning stand out pieces for women. Growing up in Niagara, she wasn’t exposed to fashion but always had a hunger to learn more. Retania attended the Cheyney University of Pennsylvania where she gained a better understanding of fashion, creating Ann Luchade.

Ray Brown of Ray Vincente

Ray Brown has been designing since 1983. His strong knowledge of fashion shows through the detail he puts into his women and men’s clothing. This Trenton native has had his designs featured in magazines and runways and is definitely a designer to look for in the New Year.

Mika Hikari of Black Teal Brick and Steel

Mika is a stylist, makeup artist, costume designer, fashion blog author and choreographer. This is what helps create such diversity with her clothing. The Spring 2014 collection for Black Teal Brick and Steel will be making its debut at Philly Fashion Week.

Cortisha Patrick of Tu Décor

Cortisha Patrick designs sexy garments for women. She truly understands a woman’s body and exposes just enough skin- leaving something to the imagination. Tu Decor will be on the runway once again after a great show in September at Philly Fashion Week.

For more information on Philly Fashion Week make sure to visit their site.

What are some trends you hope to see on the runway? Let us know @LuevoFashion

Arts Hearts Fashion F/W 14

2014 Oscars Best Dressed

NYFW Day 7 Trend Report

DAY 6 NYFW Trend Report

NYFW DAY 5 Trend Report

NYFW DAY 4 TREND REPORT

Day 3 of NYFW – F/W 2014

Day 2 of NYFW Fall 2014

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Day 1 of NYFW Fall 2014

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