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Alix Kivlin

Alix on the Go - Alix Kivlin is a graduate of the well known Fashion Institute of Technology and has been designing in the fast paced New York City for 9 years, creating collections for design companies such as Calvin Klein, Alice + Olivia, Ann Taylor, Mavi Jeans, Gap and Tommy Hilfiger to name a few. Alix often extends her eye beyond contributing fashion editor and is photojournalist for most of her Fashion Week coverage.

An avid world traveler, Alix trots the globe inspired by worldwide creativity, dressing and new lifestyles. She has a high sense of style, a uniquely creative point of view, and a discerning eye when it comes to the fashion real women want and feel confident in.

Travel: Vietnam bound? Try the tailors of Hoi An
<h2The ultimate shopping guide for custom clothing in H?i An, VietnamAlix and Colin are almost midway through their trip around the world.
Their global backpacking adventure to all points exotic took a very chic turn when they stopped off to sample the custom clothing and shoes from the tailors and cobblers in H?i An, a city located in the South Central Coast of Vietnam.

According to Wikipedia, in 1999, the …
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Hula Hoop Mania: Hooping gets its sexy on

Travel Hoop by Hoopnotica, fun and portable fitness that is pretty sexy too!

When Marisa Tomei said the best thing to achieve her super-hot stripper body for her role in “The Wrestler” was partly due to hula hooping, it was time to spill the beans as the resident hula hoop fanatic!

It may be the latest fitness craze, but I have been hooping for years and consider it my leisure …
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Tags: exercise , fitness , hoop dance , hooping , hoopnotica , hula hoop , marisa tomei , portable , travel , travel hoop
NY Fashion Week: Ports 1961 fashion show review

PORTS 1961| Runway Fall 2009 Collection-Mercedes Benz Fashion Week…

Inspired by exotic India the Ports 1961 fall 2009 collection was beaming with rich color, luxe fabrications, metallics and attention to the tiny details in accessories and overall construction.

The fashion show theme was set on the runway with a delightful live band playing lively middle eastern music while the models walked. The models’ eyes were lined with dark kohl pencil …
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Tags: Alix Kivlin , fall , fashion show , fashion shows , Fashion Week , india , NY Fashion Week , photo gallery , ports 1961 , Runway Trends & Reviews
NY Fashion Week: Chado Ralph Rucci fashion show review

CHADO RALPH RUCCI | Runway Fall 2009 Collection-Mercedes Benz Fashion Week…

It was like being in an Asia-inspired Blade Runner!

Uber futuristic, very slick, the show could have been an action movie, heavily structured garments and lots of technical cut outs, very dark, mostly black, but behind it all was this calming Zen aura that softened the collection.

Once again we are seeing solid fabrics but with amazing texture and …
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NY Fashion Week: Zac Posen fashion show review

ZAC POSEN | Runway Fall 2009 Collection-Mercedes Benz Fashion Week…

This was the most stunning production I have laid eyes on all Fashion Week and in general, one of the most classically beautiful shows I have ever seen!!!

The scene is this: dark runway with 5 grand pianos lined up down the center, spotlights shine on 5 women and men, dressed gowns straight out of Amadeus, as they walk to …
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Tags: Alix Kivlin , catwalk , fall , fashion show , fashion shows , Fashion Week , mercedes benz fashion week , nyfw , photos , review , runway , Runway Trends & Reviews , Zac Posen , zac posen fashion show
NY Fashion Week: Rebecca Taylor fashion show review

REBECCA TAYLOR | Runway Fall 2009 Collection-Mercedes Benz Fashion Week…

A warm colored presentation of feminine pieces mixed with some edge and balanced with an air of innocence best describes the Rebecca Taylor fashion show for fall 2009.

I picture these pieces on a cute, mousy girl at an art gallery opening sipping red wine, a little bit quirky, very creative and intuitive, she stares at the art with question …
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Tags: acid washed jeans , fall , fashion show , fashion show photos , fashion shows , Fashion Week , NY , Rebecca Taylor , Runway Trends & Reviews
NY Fashion Week: Custo Barcelona fashion show review

CUSTO BARCELONA | Runway Fall 2009 Collection-Mercedes Benz Fashion Week…

Love Custo!!!

I realize Custo Barcelona clothing may come off as ridiculous to some, it makes no sense, but that is what is to love about it!!! Wild patterns, a million colors all at once, texture mixing and playing no where near the rule book – fashion on acid – doesn’t that sound amazing?!

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NY Fashion Week: Thuy fashion show review

Thuy- Fall 2009 Collection, video below…

Fashion is not always taken at face value. Sometimes you need to give it a bit of time and understand that taste is very subjective. I’m more of a realist than trendy fabulousista when it comes to flattering silhouettes.

Ok, I won’t lie, my first impression of this collection was not a good one, but by the end of the show I acknowledged it …
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Tags: Alix Kivlin , fall , fashion show , Runway Trends & Reviews , thuy
NY Fashion Week: William Rast fashion show review

William Rast | Runway Fall 2009 Collection-Mercedes Benz Fashion Week…

Yet another designer going with the rock ‘n roll theme– this time via Justin Timberlake– but this so far has been my favorite interpretation.

Yes we are feeling the 80’s, yes we are feeling the punk rock, but in addition we are feeling the grunge / hipster vibe which helps to tone it down a bit and gives a sort …
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Tags: denim , fashion show , Fashion Week , jeans , Jessica Biel , Justin Timberlake , mercedes benz fashion week , NY , runway , Runway Trends & Reviews , william rast
NY Fashion Week: Miss Sixty fashion show review

Miss Sixty | Runway Fall 2009 Collection-Mercedes Benz Fashion Week…

Rock ‘n roll heavily weighted with an 80’s and punk feel set the tone for Miss Sixty.

Denim washes had a huge range from classic blues to greys and black of course, but the washing techniques were far from average – some were heavily bleached, others were very stone washed giving an allover crinkle texture reminding you of your favorite …
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