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Norma Kamali OMO & Kamali Kulture Fall 2012 Presentation

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Norma Kamali OMO F/W 2012 As long time fans of Norma Kamali's ever-expanding namesake fashion line the first thing that comes to mind when perusing her latest offering for Fall 2012 is that Kamali just may well be one of America's most consistent designers around ever. Never one to cater to trends or experiment for experiments sake, she has continually delivered well made finery with an utterly universal, timeless appeal and as the saying goes 'if it ain't broke, why fix it?' rang true for Kamali once again. And after 45 years in the business of crafting untouchably chic, pitch perfect collections that are rigorously wearable,  she has proven once and for all by now that she is hands down

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Ralph Lauren Collection Fall 2012 Runway

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Ralph Lauren Collection F/W 2012 While Ralph Lauren may not be one you turn to when looking for collections that reinvent the wheel per say, he does remain America's finest at envisioning the kind of sportswear that helped the U.S become a major player in the fashion arena by offering something once never seen before -true American sportswear. And judging by his latest outing, he's picked up on the craze that hit television show Downtown Abbey has brought to the sartorial forefront by revisiting some of his most popular and recognizable references from Great Gatsby dressing to Bonnie & Clyde to English equestrian garb. >> MORE: FASHION SHOWS AND RUNWAY REVIEWS And just like true, democratic American style, there was something for everyone

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Michael Kors Fall 2012 Runway Review

Michael Kors fw 12 Runway Review: Women of a certain age will have no problem finding plenty of modern, sophisticated glamour Another Michael Kors collection exuding American luxury hits the runway; this time it is dressed as fall 2012, and not a single detail of opulence has been overlooked.  >> MORE: FASHION SHOWS AND RUNWAY REVIEWS  Michael Kors fw 12 Plush cashmere sweaters, soft brushed wools, sequins, leather, and more fur than you can find backcountry. Fur was a major statement, and not shearling, but long hair furs with shine and tons of volume - forget global warming! The classic warm camels and creamy whites are represented along with crimson, black and heathered greys; a very tight palette. >> SHOP: Michael Kors at Saks

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Everyday Hair With The Right Amount of Attitude at Proenza Schouler

Proenza Schouler F/W 2012 Backstage Beauty Notes: For Proenza Schouler's Fall 2012 outing hair was kept simple and fuss-free for a look that played on each model's individual style while maintaining the label's cool cult status with styles that weren't too polished or precious. The team behind one of New York's top collections has a few tips for you to keep in mind when going au natural: Inspiration:For stylist Paul Hanlon, less was definitely more when it came to the look of the Proenza Schouler FW Fashion Show. Hanlon wanted each model to wear their hair as it was naturally, resulting in a truly individual look for every single model. How to get the look: Wash your hair with Fekkai's

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Narciso Rodriguez Fall 2012 Runway Review

Narciso Rodriquez fw 12 Runway Review: Body conscious, well-tailored and asymmetric dresses with expert seaming and unusual folding and pleating are what really draw my attention to this collection... The fall 2012 Narciso Rodriguez collection was a seamless continuation of what we saw in pre-fall with structured outerwear, oversized and voluminous silhouettes, asymmetrical draping and folding, seaming, and color blocking. Narciso Rodriquez fw 12 Very true to it's identity, the perfectly tailored, clean line is a home run.  The warm chestnut browns and smoky greys were kicked up with saturated oranges and chartreuse and balance of chunky tweeds paired with soft, shiny silks.  there is a moss / olive green that had me question the wearability against an array of skin tones,

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Custo Barcelona Fall 2012 Runway Review

Custo Barcelona fw 12 Runway Review: Wild yet wearable, Custo sticks to its style roots and remains the collection to push your fashion boundaries The fall 2012 Custo Barcelona collection takes the brand's iconic textures, psychedelic colors and prints, and one of a kind designs to a new roughed up and tough level. At the same time it comes off as one of the most wearable, wild collections that I can recall. Lots of raw edges, pieced mixed fabrications that appear torn, zippers and moto styling, fringey boho pieces, and an endless supply of thick and slubby yarns. throw in some sequins and fur and you've got the exotic euro look down.  >> MORE: FASHION SHOWS AND RUNWAY REVIEWS Custo Barcelona fw 12

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Marc by Marc Jacobs Fall 2012 Complete Runway Show

Marc by Marc Jacobs F/W 2012 Marc by Marc's latest offering had a clean sensibility about it mixed with the hit master's signature plays on vintage standbys and references galore that made for a winning outing. Working as a clean slate of propositions that have a universal, foundational appeal that thankfully this time around didn't veer on the too young or trying too hard to be cool appeal, the collection's major statement could be considered to be that fuss-free, everyday fashion needn't be riddled with over designed elements -keep it simple, but never boring. >>More: Marc Jacobs Fashion Marc by Marc Jacobs F/W 2012 The complete women's collection: [nggallery id69] Shop Marc by Marc online now: More Marc by Marc

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Naeem Khan Fall 2012 Runway Review

Runway Review: When you seek an unerring eye for the simplicity of perfect luxury, look no further than Naeem Khan. If there was a world greater and beyond than what a starlet wears on the red carpet, that glamourous world would belong to no other than Naeem Khan. Under the radar for the set that only know of  designer names from what is uttered when a microphone is shoved up to answer the "who are you wearing" question yet savored by women who really do have a lifestyle that garners the wearing of timeless elegance. To truly savor the collections's beauty, you must see it up close and on the runway as photos cannot do it justice. MORE: FASHION SHOWS AND RUNWAY REVIEWS Naeem

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Ponytail How-To’s from Tracy Reese Fall 2012

Backstage Beauty Notes: Update your look with an easy to manage, natural looking ponytail for when you're on the go or looking for a cool alternative to stick straight hair that's full of texture and subtle volume. TRESemmé Stylist Jeanie Syfu created a wearable messy ponytail for the Tracy Reese Fall 2012 Fashion Show to mimic the effortless style of the clothing.   Overall Look: Windblown bed-head messy ponytail with side-swept bangs, height at the crown and a matte finish Inspiration: The natural street look of the clothing inspired an effortless hairstyle Six easy steps to make the look work for you: Start by applying TRESemmé 24 Hour Body Root Boost Spray and TRESemmé 24 Hour Body Foaming Mousse (use TRESemmé Flawless Curls Spray Gel for curly hair) throughout the hair

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Moncler Grenoble Fall 2012 Runway Review

Moncler F/W 2012 Runway Review: From France's premiere label for deluxe winter-ready garb comes an exciting show on ice... Held on a balmy winter evening in Central Park's Wollman Rink with speed skating, synchronized skating, on-ice line dancing, and a children's choir, Moncler Grenoble's latest show worked as a glamorous ode to New York City while displaying the label's knack for making sporty ski-minded coats, pants and knits. Moncler F/W 2012 >> MORE: FASHION SHOWS AND RUNWAY REVIEWS And while there wasn't much new fashion wise as we all know by now that they make the best coats at premium dollar, the mood at the outing was festive to say the least while highlighting Moncler's prowess amidst its market. Moncler F/W 2012  -- Naveed Hussain

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Reem Acra Fall 2012 Runway Review

Reem Acra F/W 2012 Runway Review: Sportswear from Reem Acra? Highly unlikely from this red carpet go-to who seeks to inject high-octane glamor into every look... Never one to be dictated by trends or the ho-hum confines of 'reality' dressing, Reem Acra's latest outing saw the designer's deft hand at creating decadent party dresses rife with strength and sex appeal work its way into polished separates perfect for days when you need to look your best. Reem Acra F/W 2012 Using a strict palette comprising mostly of ebony and gold, the real news here was Acra's addition of figure defining, body-con shapes that had a pared down feel as many other designers in her arena continue to whip up frothy,

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Rachel Roy Fall 2012

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Rachel Roy fw12 Runway Review: Architecturally balanced pieces in grown-up and sophisticated colors worthy of a woman who achieved a certain sense of acclaim in her life, or just wants to look that way. When it comes to day wear, a presentation, rather than runway show, is best if the clothes are design worthy. It gives you the chance to take pause and savor the details, rather than the flash going by. >> MORE: FASHION SHOWS AND RUNWAY REVIEWSRachel Roy understands how to dress a woman in away that she wants to dress. In her Fall 2012 fashion week presentation for her collection named, "Modern Landscape,"  models lined Alice Tully Hall in Lincoln center flanked by the cityscape background. The collection, as the

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Betsey Johnson Runway Review & Backstage Fall 2012

Betsey Johnson F/W 2012 What a fun time you're bound to have at a Betsey Johnson show, and the fall 2012 show was no exception! Whether the clothes cater to your fashion aesthetic or not, the show itself is not one to be missed. On top of the pumping rock music and a colors-of-the-rainbow light show, you have massive scale bold prints, sequins, rhinestones, faux fur, tulle, bright saturated color, pink, pink, pink, and a heavy splash of cheetah. Sounds like a helluva party indeed! >> MORE: FASHION SHOWS AND RUNWAY REVIEWS Betsey Johnson F/W 2012 Although the line as a whole was a bit overwhelming and not wearable for everyone admittedly it's pieces pulled separately though, could add a great punch to

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