Fashion's Fight

The Multiple Sclerosis Foundation proudly presents Fashion’s Fight, a charity Fashion Show and luncheon.  The event will be held 12/13/12 at the iconic, waterfront Ritz-Carlton Fort Lauderdale.

The noteworthy Fashion Show will feature COURAGE.b, a one-of-a-kind luxury boutique with 6 flagship locations including Palm Beach, Aspen, The Hamptons, NYC and Greenwich. The runway will showcase model Shannon Rusbuldt, who has walked the runway for major designers including Giorgio Armani, Tommy Hilfiger, Tory Burch, and Sophie Theallet. There will be a USA Debut of Fiora®,  Europe's hottest new trend in Venetian Glass Blown Beads

The event is being sponsored by Christofle Crystal, Markey’s Caviar and Champagne will be provided by Premiere Beverage.

#Fashion4MSF @MS_FOCUS

When it comes to color, Color Zoom shows the trends!

Wondering what is trendy in hair and nails? According to someone who just got back from London's Color Zoom international event, hair is multi-dimensional (with rich colors blending, flowing together, not chunky). Umbre is hot. In nails, glitter and fades are in. 

And what about winners?

From right here in South Florida, the New Talent Colorist is ...
Robert Allen Salon
Zachary Allen Jancek
Ft. Lauderdale, FL




See all the details and winners here: www.colorzoom12.com/professionalschoice.html

Simon Fashion Now rocks Boca Raton's Town Center Mall

Fashion fans flocked to the Town Center mall to check out ready-to-wear fashions that they could see on the runway and buy right off the rack a few minutes later. 

Photos and story by Rachel Galvin

Boca Raton's Town Center mall was transformed with fashion Sept. 28 and 29. The events began on Friday evening with a runway fashion show of top designers. But Saturday has all-day activities. From noon to 4 p.m., there were all types of giveaways. Nordstrom had a Runway Trend Show followed later by more runway shows with must-have looks for fall. The South Florida Firefighters even got into the act modeling! They also sold calendars for charities. Besides clothes, models also showed off shoes, accessories and sunglasses. Ready, Set, Style invited guests from the audience to participate to see which team was the best pair of stylists. There were also product demonstrations throughout the mall.

At noon, fashion designers from Arts Institute competed for gift certificates.Each student had to design a dress themed around one of the mall's restaurants. The winner was Yanitza Bueso, who is from Honduras. Her theme was from the restaurant Tossed. Her sister, Sandra, was her model. The designers who didn't win on the runway, still had a chance to win a prize through popular vote. The models stood on pedestals displaying their outfits with signs saying Vote for me. Onlookers could vote via text.

Bueso said, "I started in 2010. This was my first big fashion show."

She classifies her style as "simple but with an edgy feel to it."

AI Winner Yanitza Bueso and model Sandra Bueso

Designer: Holly Rogers, Theme: Earl of Sandwich

Designer: Amanda Berryhill, Theme: Auntie Ann's

Designer: Sarah Samere, Theme: Chick Fil-A

Women in the Arts Miami Fashion Show

Photos and story by Rachel Galvin

On Sept. 24, the Who's Who in the South Florida artistic community emerged to be awarded for their achievements. In addition the the awards ceremony, there also was an intimate floor fashion show which engaged the entire audience. Designers Francisco Azucar, Julian Chang, Linda Zamora and Viviana Gabieras showed off their styles. The Pret a Porte Fashion Designer of the Year was Viviana Gabeiras. The Fashion Designer winner for swimwear was Zamora Swimwear (Linda Zamora). More info. soon!

Viviana Gabeiras with her models

Linda Zamora, models and WITA organizer Diana Laura

Designed by Francisco Azucar

Julian Chang and his models

Wonder what size you are? Try this chart!

Ladies, you may wonder what size you are, especially if you have recently lost weight. I ran across this chart that may be helpful. It certainly clarified a few things for me!

Spring 2013: Men's trends

By Rachel Galvin

Ahhh.... Spring Menswear ... light and refreshing, shiny splendor, how can we describe the eye-popping color as playful as a tray full of macrons and as attention-getting as a stop sign? 

(Can you believe it is already time to look at Spring fashion? I don't know about you... but I am just getting my styles ready for fall. I will be talking about women later, but, right now, I want to focus on the men). 

Okay, guys, hope you are ready to shine this season because you are in the spotlight. Look for metallics to be a mainstay, whether it is a tie paired with a traditional suit, a metallic shirt or pants. Also look for bright eye-popping colors. The color trend has really come your way. Even bring colored suits will be in vogue. But, if that idea scares you, again, play it down with a bright tie, shirt or even an accessory like a watch or a bag.

In spring and summer, the heat is on so it is nice that, this season, materials are lighter. Choose linen, cotton or nylon shirts to stay cool and grab some shorts. Make sure your legs are looking prime. For that matter, do some bicep curls because the arms become the focus with sleeveless shirts. Prints are popular this season. Jumpsuits make a comeback and even tunics and lace made an appearance in the runways. Don't forget your sandals, which will be coming out in cool new styles.

Okay, boys, this really is your season to strut your stuff so make the most of it. It isn't every day when colors are so fun for menswear.

Oprah goes au naturale

By Rachel Galvin

Oprah is going au naturale showing the locks she was born with on the cover of the new O Magazine (available Aug. 7). For those who think she is really breaking out of the box, that may be true for the TV queen, but the natural trend is back in style and has been for awhile. Vogue Italia was just one mag that was commenting even in the spring on the natural hair trend. How long will this look last? Who knows. It could be "hair" today and gone tomorrow.

Did you know there is a Natural Hair Show in October in Atlanta? Check it out athttp://www.naturalhairshow.org/showinfo.html.

Top 5 Make-Up Trends for Fall 2012

Lanvin's winged-eye

Editor's Note: Talk about 50 shades of gray! This season, add silvery shades to those lids and a winged eye that Catwoman would purr for. Finish off your look with a peachy glow and spice it up with some wild mascara! Don't you just love fall?


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When the evolution of fashion is discussed inevitably talk turns to how clothes or footwear have changed over the years, while make-up and cosmetics is inexplicably ignored. These categories arguably change quicker than the more understood areas of the fashion world, and, if you want your make-up to be current and relevant, you need to have your finger firmly on the pulse of the cosmetics world. We looked at five of the top makeup trends for this fall to enable you to be one-step ahead of your friends and work colleagues. Make the most of these inspirational ideas from top designers to ensure your makeup turns heads everywhere.

 1. Gray Eye Shadow This idea comes straight from the look book of the amazing Valentino brand, and is not something that immediately grabs the attention as being exciting and inspirational. Bear with us though, and try this out. Use a brown eye pencil to frame the eyes, before using a gray with pink hints on the upper eyelid. Finish with a darker gray and purple shade beneath the brow for a truly distinct look, and finish with a black, thickening mascara.  

2. Brow Styling Playing around with eyebrows used to be exclusively for those who didn’t have any; however, this year there will be opportunities for you to add a tint of color to your brows with a darker eye pencil. Use a lash brush and a little cream or gel to brush the eyebrows up for more definition and a crisp look around the eyes.  

3. Cheeky Contrasts Creating a stark contrast between the eyes and rest of the face is going to be a key trend for the upcoming season. Although historically it has always been an idea to focus primarily on the eyes first, this season demands that you define your eyes with a sophisticated brown and gold mix of shades, while bringing out your cheeks with a peach or berry blush.  

4. Winged Eyes Something familiar but still seemingly as fresh as ever, winged eyes remain a top makeup trend this fall. Go for a pointed brush and a black liquid shadow for aggressive lines that should extend beyond the eyebrow. Just make sure that from the end of the eye your line thins out or else you will look like a comic alien!  


5. Customized Mascara Keep away from colored mascaras this fall as they can be dangerous to get right. Instead, use black, extreme lash defining mascaras and use a colored pigment to apply later. Where bright blues or reds as mascaras look too much, using them as an additional pigment can truly bring your eyes to life.

2012 Fashion Week schedule

February 9


• 9AM
NICHOLAS K, STUDIO
• 10AM
BCBGMAXAZRIA, THEATRE
• 10:30-11:30AM
KAELEN, BOX
• 11AM
RICHARD CHAI, STAGE
• 1PM
HONOR, STUDIO
• 2PM
TADASHI SHOJI, STAGE
• 2:30-3:30PM
CANDELA, BOX
• 4PM
CHADWICK BELL, STUDIO
• 5PM
JOSEPH ABBOUD, PIER 57, W 15TH ST


February 10


• 10AM
PARKCHOONMOO, STUDIO
• 10:30-11:30AM
GREENSHOWS presents Fall 2012 Designer Collection Previews, BOX
• 11AM-12PM
CONCEPT KOREA, STAGE
• 1PM
GENERAL IDEA, STUDIO
• 2PM
REBECCA TAYLOR, STAGE
• 2:30-3:30PM
BRANDON SUN, BOX
• 3PM
REBECCA MINKOFF, THEATRE
• 5:30PM
TOMMY HILFIGER MEN'S, 643 PARK AVE
• 6PM
NICOLE MILLER, STUDIO
• 6:30-7:30PM
KATYA LEONOVICH, BOX
• 7PM
CHARLOTTE RONSON, STAGE
• 8PM
ACADEMY OF ART UNIVERSITY, THEATRE




February 11


• 9AM
RUFFIAN, STUDIO
• 10AM
LACOSTE, THEATRE
• 10:30-11:30AM
PORTER GREY, BOX
• 11AM
JILL STUART, STAGE
• 12PM
SON JUNG WAN, STUDIO
• 2-3:30PM
RAFAEL CENNAMO, BOX
• 2PM
MARA HOFFMAN, STAGE
• 3PM
HERVÉ LÉGER BY MAX AZRIA, THEATRE
• 4PM
VANTAN TOKYO, STUDIO
• 6PM
TIBI , STAGE
• 7PM
MONIQUE LHUILLIER, THEATRE
• 7:30-8:30PM
L.A.M.B., BOX
• 9PM
VENEXIANA, STUDIO




February 12


• 10:30-11:30AM
LORENA SARBU, BOX
• 11AM
LELA ROSE, STUDIO
• 12PM
DEREK LAM, 330 WEST ST
• 1PM
DKNY, 547 W 26TH ST
• 2PM
TRACY REESE, STUDIO
• 2:30-3:30PM
JOY CIOCI, BOX
• 3PM
CUSTO BARCELONA, STAGE
• 4PM
DIANE VON FURSTENBERG, THEATRE
• 5PM
FALGUNI & SHANE PEACOCK, STUDIO
• 5PM
Y-3, 82 MERCER ST
• 6PM
CARMEN MARC VALVO, NASDAQ, 4 TIMES SQ
• 7:30-8:30PM
MATHIEU MIRANO, BOX
• 9PM
TIMO WEILAND, STUDIO







February 13


• 9-10AM
NEGARIN, BOX
• 9AM
JENNY PACKHAM, STUDIO
• 10AM
CAROLINA HERRERA, THEATRE
• 11AM
CARLOS MIELE, STAGE
• 1PM
ZANG TOI, STUDIO
• 1:30-2:30PM
EMILIO CAVALLINI, BOX
• 2PM
DONNA KARAN NEW YORK, 547 W 26TH ST
• 3PM
REEM ACRA, STAGE
• 4PM
YEOHLEE, 25 W 38TH ST
• 5PM
BIBHU MOHAPATRA, STUDIO
• 6PM
BETSEY JOHNSON, THEATRE
• 6:30-7:30PM
LEATHER JAPAN 2012, BOX
• 7PM
PRETE & BRUNO, STAGE




February 14


• 8:30-10AM
NORISOL FERRARI, BOX
• 9AM
TORY BURCH, ALICE TULLY HALL
• 9:30-10:30AM
J.CREW, STUDIO
• 10AM
BADGLEY MISCHKA, THEATRE
• 11AM
VERA WANG, STAGE
• 1PM
DIESEL BLACK GOLD, PIER 57, W 15TH ST
• 2:00-3:30PM
FOTINI, BOX
• 2PM
NAEEM KHAN, THEATRE
• 3PM
DENNIS BASSO, STAGE
• 5PM
PAMELLA ROLAND, STUDIO
• 7:30-8:30PM
HAUS ALKIRE, BOX
• 8PM
NARCISO RODRIGUEZ, THEATRE
• 9PM
EMERSON, STUDIO


February 15


• 9AM
WHITNEY EVE, STUDIO
• 10AM
MICHAEL KORS, THEATRE
• 10:30-11:30AM
ROCHAMBEAU, BOX
• 11AM
NANETTE LEPORE, STAGE
• 12PM
PORTS 1961, NY PUBLIC LIBRARY
• 1PM
JOANNA MASTROIANNI, STUDIO
• 2-4PM
LEVI'S, 82 MERCER ST
• 2PM
J. MENDEL, THEATRE
• 2:30-3:30PM
SUZANNE RAE, BOX
• 3PM
MILLY BY MICHELLE SMITH, STAGE
• 5PM
FARAH ANGSANA, STUDIO
• 6PM
ANNA SUI, THEATRE
• 6:30-7:30PM
NOMIA, BOX
• 7PM
VIVIENNE TAM, STAGE
• 8PM
B MICHAEL AMERICA, MUSEUM OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK, 1220 5TH AVE


February 16


• 10AM
RALPH LAUREN, 275 HUDSON ST
• 11AM
RALPH LAUREN, 275 HUDSON ST
• 2PM
CALVIN KLEIN COLLECTION, 205 W 39TH ST
• 3PM
CALVIN KLEIN COLLECTION, 205 W 39TH ST

Andre Leon Talley to be honored in NYC

2012 NYFW EMERGE! Fashion Show To Honor Vogue’s Contributing Editor Andre’ Leon Talley

The event will be hosted at the historic Broad Street Ballroom (41 Broad Street, NYC) on Feb. 14, 2012 at 6 p.m. for Reception and 7 p.m. for Awards program and Fashion Show. The invite-only event will be sprinkled with stars such as Kristin Chenoweth, Nole Marin, J Alexander, Jill Zarin and more.

Actress Tracee Ellis Ross will be taking the stage with EMERGE! Host Chavis Aaron for an unforgettable New York City Fashion Week event. The show has consistently been a platform for emerging designers and this year’s esteemed Fashion Innovator
Award (FIA) will be presented to Vogue’s Contributing Editor Andre’ Leon Talley.

To add to the excitement of the evening the award will be handed off to Andre by legendary designer and President of the CFDA Diane Von Furstenberg.

EMERGE! A Fashion Runway Show is produced by D. Williams Public Relations Group and debuted on the Fashion elite social scene in February 2011 and since then has been
consistent in providing a platform for emerging designers to showcase
their work twice a year for New York City Fashion Week. This year’s
EMEGE! Will feature a total of 6 designers: Terri Stevens of Project
Runway, Omar Villalobos & Gordana Rasic , Elie Kuame , Barbara Bates,
Michael Alan Stein & Jahi Fitzgerald.

“New York Fashion Week is a magical time. I am delighted to co-host
the EMERGE! show and to share the stage with fashion innovators in
celebration of emerging talent,” states Tracee Ellis Ross.

Ms. Ross is well known for her leading role as Joan Clayton in the
hit UPN/CW Television series Girlfriends. This role earned her eight
NAACP Image Award nominations including two wins, one in 2007 and
another in 2009, in the category of Outstanding Lead Actress in a
Comedy Series. Tracee is currently starring in and co-producing the
BET sitcom Reed Between the Lines opposite Malcolm Jamal Warner. In
October, Tracee appeared in Lifetime’s short film series Project 5
in the film Lili directed by Alicia Keys. Tracee recently cohosted
GMHC’s 2011 Fashion Forward, which featured top designers. She is
an undeniably graceful force and is described as a “trend setter
with signature style,” and a woman “gracefully redefining the
rules for success.”

“We could not be happier for Tracee Ellis Ross to join the EMERGE!
Team this year as a co-host,” states EMERGE! producer Dionne
Williams. “This event has grown faster than any of us ever
expected. Tracee is truly the epitome of elegance and was hands down,
the perfect choice.”

Emerge! is created and produced by D. Williams PR Group. The fashion
show production is provided by Tai Chunn of MVC Management
Productions. Sponsors for the evening include: Bennett Career
Institute/ C. Alan Glam Squad, Flowers and Production design by Adam
Leffel Production with florals being designed by Polpat Klongkhayan.
Full Public Relations, Press and Media services for the event are
being provided by Beautiful Planning Marketing & PR.

Dressing Hongkong -- Desi Style.

(This fashion update straight from India...)

This Fall/Winter 2012, Hong Kong fashion week witnessed a dose of Vibrant India, as seven exceptional home grown talent showcased their signature lines. Each collection exudes an unique modernity of heritage workmanship,which would attract buyers across boundaries.

Ace designer Nisha Sagar presented a classic cocktail line in sensual nudes like sand,beige,cream and mocha in shimmer Georgette and light Chiffon.Her modern take on Churidar -Kurti were further dazzled with crystal and sequin embellishment.

Carrying forward the heritage mood,was designer C Singh, whose collection celebrated the Big Fat NRI wedding.The Bright and Vibrant range of silhouettes were splashed with bold Indian Prints and intricate spangle embroidery.Shraddha Vora's ode to Opulent Regalia was a perfect Punctuation for closing the Grandeur of Traditional India.Motley of Fabrics were marinated in vibrant tie and dye and further crafted into exclusive ethnic ensembles.

Designer Aniket Satam, showcased two quirky looks,which was a fun and fresh take on zestful Youngistan.Inspired by Convent uniforms and structured 60s,his fall line celebrated modern simplicity and sharp contrasting to this,his show ended with a Gypsy Kutch Cool resort wear.Yellow Jeans by Kapil Jain experimented with the staple Denim and Transformed them into Ultra chic and Girly outfits.Every denim look had a unique treatment done with impeccable detailing and finesse.

Stall only designers featured Basavraj 's bouquet of delicate tulle dresses in confectionery palette of ivory,peach,nude,Lilac and pink.Each outfit had floral explosion,crafted with couture precision with minute atelier detailing.Talking about details,to finish a look,one requires a perfect accessory and this need in the pavilion was curated by Felix Bendish.Known for his Innovative Flamboyant fashion bibs,Bendish marveled this season with his new signature - Lizard Brooches and cocktail clutches.His experimental embellishment techniques has re-written the Indian craftsmanship into a Modern Universal realm of design aesthetics.

This Successful International Fashion venture of Indian Talent, was a dexterous initiative of premium design school - B.D.Somani Institute of Fashion technology,Mumbai India.And was promoted and managed by Mr.Vinit Ganjwala of Mystique Promotion P Ltd.