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Fall/Winter 2011 Trends and Beauty

I have been so inspired by fall fashion lately, and after picking up Harpers Bazzar's Runway Report for Fall/Winter 2011, I am more inspired than ever. Here are some of my favorite trends, looks, collections and beauty tips that I found in this issue.

 

Trends

 

 

Wildlife

Animal and wildlife have been an ongoing trend; being inspired by ones surroundings is incredibly fashionable, after all. This same trend, however, was translated to the runway, where designers such as Emanuel Ungaro managed to bring the outside, inside. From left to right; Emanuel Ungaro, Givenchy and Hermes.

 

Some collections channeled the outdoors more indirectly. Here are some of my favorite looks.

                                    

Altuzarra

If only one could look this chic while taking a leisurely stroll throughout nature. Although some of the looks fall flat, Altuzarra manages to pair unlikely fabrics and wears together; who knew a silk dress and a parka could look so good? The unexpected cohesion of this collection makes it a success. Altuzarra pulls off the unlikely pairings effortlessly.

 

                                    

 

 

Band of Outsiders

Band of Outsiders is that collection that everyone lusts over. Band of Outsiders has that look that everyone tries so hard to duplicate; elegantly disheveled, and effortlessly beatnik. The girls that wear their clothing, as well as the boys, are the Banaroo goers, the hikers, the ones who live in nature and just happen to "throw an outfit together" all the while managing to look amazing. This collection has a rather simple color pallet, but along with a variety of textures and many layers, it is anything but simple.

 

 

Fendi

This collection, although inspired by nature and all its glory, is for the woman who does not want to get her Louboutins dirty. With a color palette of deep jewel tones as well as patterns such as plaid, this collection reflects Fendi's look perfectly; never simple, never over the top, always just perfect, Fendi's Fall/Winter winter collection is undeniably fabulous. Incredibly prim and proper, it's indescribably ironic how perfect each and every look seems suited for the great and vast outdoors. The fur accents can't hurt either.

 

 

 

                                    

                                        

Beauty

        

Anna Sui

Incredibly mod and incredibly fresh, the makeup at Anna Sui really shows that less is more. Very reminiscent of the Twiggy era, this look calls for a fresh face and pearly skin. Simple, easy to do and incredibly wearable, this look is definitely a favorite. The line at the crease of the eye is incredibly lovely, and the thin linear at the bottom rim of the eye also makes this look incredibly interesting. Paired with peachy cheeks and some white linear in the inner corners, this look can be worn both in daytime and nighttime.

 

                                    

Proenza Schouler

One of my favorite design houses, Proenza decided to keep it simple with their makeup. Softly exaggerated cat eyes cast in taupes and browns, peachy cheeks and nude lips are the three ingredients that make this look so perfect. The strong brows, on the other hand, keep this look from being boring and too simple. Wearable and perfect for the daytime, this look will look lovely with every Mulberry bag and every Proenza Schouler dress

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More trends and favorites will be posted later. XX

 

Happy Thanksgiving; a Beauty Post

I hope everyone is celebrating their Thanksgiving with their loved ones!

Although I don't tend to wear a lot of makeup, I usually wear liquid eye linear and mascara, I do love makeup quite a lot. I think that a good eye shadow, lipstick or blush can compliment an outfit or make a statement and I view it as an extension of one's outfit. I was on style.com today and came upon NARS's new palette especially for cheeks; it features some of their most popular colors, including orgasm, and is a simple way to add some color in the winter months.

I have also been craving lipsticks. I love the look of a deep plum or a black, not over the top, but classic in a different way. Anyway, I am in search of a good lipstick for fall and have found these.

This is MAC's Glitter and Ice lipstick in What Joy!

 

 

This is MAC's Soulfully Rich. I love the brown undertones in this, it will look lovely with both pale and tan skin.

 

 

This is MAC"S Ferverent from their collaboration with Gareth Pugh. I am obsessed with this color, and have decided I need it in my closet. It's rich and incredibly vibrant yet seems incredibly wearable. It's avant-garde enough to where it's noticeable, but it's still wearable if done with simple eyes.

 

This is NARS Pure Matte Lipstick in Volga. I love the purple and brown undertones in this. NARS has incredible lipsticks that don't dry out your lips and manage to stay pigmented.

 

 

Hope everyone has a lovely Thanksgiving! XXX

More from up North

I've been so inspired by maps and adventures and I cannot wait be able to record my own in this notebook.

Minnesota

I'm in Minnesota for a journalism convention. It is absolutely beautiful, we are staying in Minneapolis. I love seeing new cities; I'm so familiar with Atlanta that I don't really have the opportunity to see cities that I've never been to. I can't wait to move to New York city one day, visiting MN has made me reassured that I am meant to be in an environment like NYC.

Alexander McQueen Spring 2012 RTW Collection Review

Always incredibly distinct among the other Ready-to-Wear shows at NYFW, McQueen always manages to snag the spotlight. Although the incredible visionary is no longer with us, his design house is still alive and thriving and completely enticing. The design house of Alexander McQueen always impresses; there is always something for everyone. Alexander McQueen's spring 2012 line was incredibly diverse. From prim and proper to alluring to absolutely jaw dropping sexy, this collection features a wide range of looks for an audience who isn't afraid to stir things up. Although some of the pieces seem like they aren't cohesive, the design house pulls it off by repetition of textures as well as accessories. The style shifts dramatically from the beginning of the collection to the end, but nonetheless, it is all incredibly McQueen. One of the most unique and relevant collections of spring, McQueen is probably smiling in his grave.

 

 

 

What do you think? xxx

 

 

 

 

 

New Lookbook Looks

 

Find both of these HERE

 

Fall/Winter Wishlist

• A beautiful Lanvin cape. Or, just a camel colored cape. This one is perfect though, and I love the simplicity of it.
• Some more Deena & Ozzy shoes
• A big knitted sweater

• These shoes

   

   

   

  

• These Acne wedges
• Some thick cable knit sweaters

 

More later,

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