New York Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2021 Highlights

Below are designers and houses which I may have only micro-blogged on in addition to those linked to posts. In the Spring/Summer 2021 collection, I feel as if Tomo Koizumi has a very clear albeit repetitive motif with this fabric manipulation, but the designer(s) should be conscious of silhouette and the natural waistline in the…

Shirr-Perfection: Polina Gorkovenko Spring 2021

Polina Gorkovenko’s Spring 2021 collection was shirr-perfection- the effect of fabric manipulation using shirring allowed for the same technique to invoke different effects from gathers and ruffles to pleats which evoke entirely different styles from the almost Elizabethan effect on the multicolored dress to the more understated gathering on the Afghan. The cropped jacket, of…

Cartoon Makeup Transformation Moana Face Paint Hei Hei

I was challenged by a colleague to create a Moana inspired face paint cartoon make-up transformation, and accepted the challenge- of course! She had seen some of my eyelid-art and lip-art posts on Instagram.  I used the Mehron Paradise basic palette, a glue stick to block out my brows, Dermablend setting powder, and an artist…

Labyrinth: 3D Fashion Show Spring/Summer 2019 SS18

3D fashion show inspired by the 50’s, unrequited love and yellow flowers (tabebuia), love and heartbreak. Butterflies and Moths translated into literal and abstract prints, with some pattern pieces and garments mirroring the shapes of the wings, as well as appliques. I chose to embody the different styles that came out of the fifties, the sock hoppers, greasers, beatniks and the glamour evoked by old Hollywood.I chose to embody the different styles that came out of the fifties, the sock hoppers, greasers, beatniks and the glamour evoked by old Hollywood.

Walk Fashion Show Miami 2016

Fashion Show Playlist:[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=videoseries?list=PLquM2qmGZX3LBey6diwdATrXqNbo3L2w_] The Walk Fashion Show in Miami, held Saturday, December 3rd, was full of unique designs, original looks, fresh faces and talent.  Designers showcased everything from wearable art- hand painted denim- to swimwear and evening-wear. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W9aWUA7Gg14] Fashion is a form of art, self expression, not only in the way a designer…

Halloween Special Effects Makeup: Pinhead and Cenobite Hellraiser

This is the PinHead Halloween Special Effects Makeup I did for these amazing people Chris and Yas’min. I used Becca foundation on her, L’Oréal concealers, BH Cosmetics Palettes, Bare Minerals foundation on him (and wow is the packaging and shade name totally off!). [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=06SIDyHS5bI] I created her Cenobite throat prosthetic beforehand (chains and hooks…

Alexander McQueen Spring/Summer 2017 Menswear

The Alexander McQueen Men’s Spring/Summer 2017 collection featured suiting and separates in black, white, black and red, pinstripes, and leopard- which was also used on the sneakers. The letters print, complete with stamps, added a unique touch to the coat, jacket, suit and pants…albeit a feminine one. The difference in fit from one jacket, suit,…

My Harness Bag

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5q4ioN3shH8] This is part of my class assignments for the ParsonsXTeenVogue Fashion Industry Essentials certification program.  It will be costing the bag I’ve designed,  showing you how to sew, use fusible interfacing to give your bag stability, and give you tools and tips to help you complete your sewing project.  Be sure to subscribe…

Naeem Khan Fall/Winter 2016 New York Fashion Week NYFW MBFW FW16

Full of glamorously fabulous dresses, we’re sure to see looks from Naeem Khan Fall/Winter 2016 New York Fashion Week runway show on starlets and socialites.  Long graphic dresses, some shimmery and matte, others sheer and opaque, left fashionistas spellbound at the Naeem Khan NYFW MBFW FW16.  Black, silver, gold, red, violet, burnt bodacious, and nude composed…

Proenza Schouler Fall/Winter 2016 New York Fashion Week NYFW MBFW FW16

The Proenza Schouler Fall/Winter 2016 New York Fashion Week runway show featured several trends and motifs we’ve seen hit the runways- layers that look retro-modern chic when paired with the double breasted jackets, lace-up  and strap details reminiscent of Versace years and years ago met with Hervé Léger, unique wrap-tie pant pockets, cut-outs, patchwork fur,…