Posts Tagged ‘Fashion’

Lancome Beauty at the SAG Awards

Monday, January 30th, 2012

Gretchen Mol, from the hit series Boardwalk Empire, looked beautiful in a white gown and a fresh makeup look from Lancome. Her look was highlighted by peach on the cheeks and a soft coral lip.

Below are some of the products used, so you can look red carpet gorgeous every day!


Get the look:
Visionnaire Advanced Skin Corrector
Translucence Pressed Powder
Blush Subtil in Nectar Riche
Défincils Waterproof Mascara
Le Lipstique in Sheer Natural
Rouge in Love Lipstick in Corail In Love

Designer Dialogue: Nanette Lepore

Tuesday, January 10th, 2012

L&T: Why did you become a fashion designer?
Nanette Lepore:
I grew up in a very adventurous bohemian family. My dad is an abstract painter and my mom was the chicest kindergarten teacher in town. They encouraged my creativity and when I began to sew at a young age, they were extremely supportive. Later on, I was a Spanish major in college, toying with the idea of being a social worker, and realized that I really wanted nothing more than to design clothing. I married my husband, moved to New York to attend FIT and the rest is history.

L&T: What obstacles did you face to get where you are today?
Nanette Lepore:
I started my company with a $5,000 loan from my dad. I struggled to build a business and the process happened very very slowly. Because I couldn’t afford to make mistakes, I was forced to rely on the local factories to guide my work and mentor me along the way. One big reason I’m still such a dedicated advocate for New York’s Garment Center is my appreciation for the support I received at that beginning stage of my career- it was vital to my success.

L&T: What was the inspiration behind your latest collection?
Nanette Lepore:
When I was thinking about my Spring 2012 collection, I was inspired by Cybill Shepherd in The Last Picture Show and all those soft, feminine silhouettes of the 1950s. But I wanted to take that classic femininity and turn it on its ear with an exuberant palette of shocking neons. I had also seen an amazing exhibition of Olympic athletes at the Venice Biennale and wanted to infuse my collection with some of their tenacity and athleticism.

L&T: What is your favorite trend this season? Ever?
Nanette Lepore
: I’m having a love affair with neon right now but usually I fall for anything that glitters…

L&T: Who is your style icon?
Nanette Lepore:
My mom was the most beautiful, stylish person I’ve ever met. I also love watching my daughter Violet’s fashion sense develop.

L&T: What advice would you give an aspiring fashion designer?
Nanette Lepore:
Make it in America- the opportunity is right here in New York City.

L&T: What is your favorite place to go on vacation? Favorite city?
Nanette Lepore:
We take a yearly trip to Italy as a whole family. Last summer we went to the Aeolian islands off the coast of Sicily. With all those volcanoes and rocky beaches, the islands had a really primordial feel and we had blast exploring. My all time favorite city is Venice. I love getting lost there.

L&T: What is your favorite restaurant in New York?
Nanette Lepore:
I love the pasta and people-watching at Bar Pitti.

L&T: What is the one item you couldn’t live without?
Nanette Lepore:
Besides my daughter Violet, I can’t live without YSL mascara.

L&T: What is your favorite quote/quote you live by?
Designer Dialogue:
My Dad used to tell me: “You have to push the peanut with your nose.”

Sparkle This Holiday Season

Wednesday, December 7th, 2011

What’s one of the best things about the holiday season? Adding a little sparkle to all of your looks!

Shine from the moment you walk in the door with a sequin cocktail dress.

BCBGMAXAZRIA Gabrielle Sequin Dress.

Take a simple little black dress to the next level with statement heels.

Bourne Samantha Pumps & Badgley Mischka Humbee II Pumps

“A sparkly bag- the easiest way to perk up your wardrobe.” – Suze, Fashion Editor at Large

Juicy Couture Daydreamer Clutch & Kate Spade New York Missy Glitter Crossbody

Looking for just a touch of sparkle? These sparkling pieces are your answer.

Folli Follie Heart 4 Heart Necklace, Kate Spade New York Pavé Bow Ring & RJ Graziano Cuff

There are few things more fun than a glitter manicure.

Deborah Lippmann Limited Edition Get This Party Started Collection

Complete your holiday party look with a complete makeup set.

Bobbi Brown Ultimate Party Collection

Designer Dialogue: Jonathan Adler

Tuesday, December 6th, 2011

L&T: Why did you become an interior designer?
Jonathan Adler: I always say that my career is completely accidental – and it’s true.  I tend to say yes to everything and when a friend of mine asked if I would decorate her house, I said yes and voilà!  An interior designer was born.

L&T: What obstacles did you face to get where you are today?
Jonathan Adler: One of the greatest challenges for me has been growing my business while maintaining my design and brand identity.  I have a brand manifesto that I wrote in the very beginning when I opened my first store in 1998 which has been integral to staying true to myself.  It’s on the wall of my office and all of my 15 retail stores still to this day.

L&T: What was the inspiration behind your latest collection?
Jonathan Adler: I am always inspired by everything around me, it’s important to keep your eyes peeled for new ideas – you never know when inspiration will smack you on the head.  Believe it or not, I also get lots of ideas in my sleep.  I wake up with little sketches or notes by my bedside that I’ve written in the middle of the night.

L&T: What is your favorite trend in interior design?
Jonathan Adler: My favorite trend is that there are no trends!  Anything goes – there are no no’s.

L&T: Who is your style icon?
Jonathan Adler: I have a canon of my design heroes – David Hicks, Bjorn Wiinblad, Alexander Girard and Bonnie Cashin.  I love them because they all had incredible style – bold, innovative, chic – and they all beautifully expressed the joy of creativity.

L&T: What advice would you give an aspiring interior designer?
Jonathan Adler: To work incredibly hard, say yes to every project big and small and learn to be flexible and innovative.  The technology that is available today can facilitate your work and save so much time – use it to you advantage.

L&T: What is your favorite place to go on vacation? Favorite city?
Jonathan Adler: My favorite place to go on vacation is Capri and to stay at the Scalinatella – it’s just heaven.  Simon and I go every summer and I dream of going there for the 51 weeks of the year that I am not there. My favorite city is and always has been New York!  There is no place like home and I’m lucky to live in the most dynamic and inspiring city in the world – although I am crazy about London and we just opened a store there, so I am thrilled to have an excuse to go there all the time and live out my anglophilic dreams.

L&T: What is your favorite restaurant in New York?
Jonathan Adler: Il Cantinori is utterly delicious and around the corner from my pad, which you can’t beat.  The food is incredible and it’s great for people watching – there is always someone canoodling there in a corner.

L&T: What is the one item you couldn’t live without?
Jonathan Adler: I could never live without my husband Simon and our terrier, Liberace.

L&T: What is your favorite quote/quote you live by?
Jonathan Adler: It has to be my company motto – “if your heirs won’t fight over it, we won’t make it”.

Shop Jonathan Adler online & at our 5th Avenue store! Plus, join us December 9th at L&T 5th Ave for a holiday shopping event with Jonathan Adler’s gift giving gurus!