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The Jason Wu Collection from CND
This just in! While the CND team is working away prepping the models at Jason Wu we get word of a collaboration between the designer & CND.
Fashion designer Jason Wu is collaborating with runway manicure leader CND to introduce a limited edition Jason Wu Collection that honors iconic women through wearable, timeless shades. The set will come with 4 Colours and 1 Effect that can be layered to achieve the designer’s effortless yet elegant nail styles.
“Every season I play with different ways of using color in my collection, so it was a natural choice to collaborate with CND on a capsule of nail colors that reflects my aesthetics. Included in the set is my signature gray color,” says Jason Wu.
These fabulously femme Colours provide rich coverage and everyday accessibility:
Miss Wu – Jason’s signature limestone, warm gray that dries matte with subtle chrome sheen, in perfect harmony of masculinity and femininity
Brigitte – voluptuous warm pink that perfectly channels 50′s screen siren
Sophia – gorgeous mushroom taupe
Veronica – highlights the evolution of decadence with a blue-based, oxblood red
Anna Effect – layered over any of the four Colours provides a tweed finish via microscopic fibrous pieces that create cool, subtle texture
CND’s Torrie Savickis posted this pic via her Twitter.
Jason Wu and CND have joined forces on the runway for the past eight seasons. This color collection is Jason Wu’s first foray into nail products, and CND’s first designer product partnership. The full collection will be introduced at Jason Wu’s Spring 2011 runway show where audience members will receive a complimentary set.
The Jason Wu Collection will be available for purchase in salons and via CND.com in May 2011. Suggested retail price is $47. The collection will be sold globally while supplies last.
I don’t know exactly what a “tweed effect” will look like but I know I want it! What say you?
NYFW SS11 – Backstage at Ruffian with CND & MAC
Ruffian is not just a clothing line, it’s now part of the lacquer lexicon. Last season’s ridiculously popular moon manicure from the Ruffian FW runway with its matte blue base and chrome gold moon set the nail world a flutter. Dubbed the Ruffian Manicure, numerous blogs have shared their take of CND’s creation. I especially loved Lacquerized’s matte & glossy version (she posted a fab step-by-step).
Fast forward to Spring/Summer ’11. Ruffian and CND have done it again. This season they go for a very French full moon manicure that includes colored tips as well. I remember spying a similar look using pastels on the Christian Dior couture runway in 2007 which I believe CND created as well. |
Welcome to Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week At Lincoln Center
I landed in NYC bright and early this morning to gloomy skies & wind but even with no sleep I’m a ball of energy because it’s Fashion Week!!
I dropped my bag at my hotel and pretty much ran stright to Lincoln Center to cover backstage at Ruffian. The nails were insane! Another hit moon manicure from CND. Details to follow.
I’m checking out the new venue here at Lincoln Center and it is gorgeous. Here are a few quick cell phone shots of the venue for you.
ALU’s Top 29 “Must See” Fashion’s Night Out Events
I’m leaving for NYC in less than 24 hours for New York Fashion Week and in addition to finalizing my schedule and packing, all I can think about is the overwhelming number of Fashion’s Night Out events. Last year I missed FNO so I’ve been trying to figure out which events I absolutely must hit. I’m sure those of you who live in NYC or will be in the city on Friday, September 10th are facing the same dilemma.
From what I’ve heard, the department stores and Sephoras with celebrity appearances will be insane so I’ve vowed to avoid that madness. I’d much rather sidestep the crowds and hit some of the more unique experiences FNO has to offer. I’ve pared down the list of 900+ events to my Top 29 beauty related Fashion’s Night Out happenings. |