Tuesday, September 21, 2010

Lovin' The Lace-Up Bootie

By Candace Cabrera Moore, Fashion Corespondent 

With the air getting a bit chillier and the leaves starting to change, we are reminded that fall is underway and this season it is all about the boots. There are so many trends right now for fall footwear but my current obsession is with lace up booties with a covered platform heel. The lace-up look is a new twist on the current military inspired trend we've been seeing for fall, and the platform heel gives it an extra feminine touch. What I love most about the booties is their versatility. Wear them with opaque tights and a mini skirt for a date night look or rock 'em with skinny jeans and a blazer for running errands around town! With clear wearability from day to night, what's not to love?!

And in two different price points!

Forever 21, $32.80

Endless, $241.68

Monday, September 20, 2010

Check our MOI on LaunchHER, cupcakeMAG editor - Casi!

As you know we are big fans of launchHER and the two fabulous ladies who run out! And I was even more thrilled when they asked me to do a exclusive guest post  for them and my latest ventures at New York Fashion Week. They are just so FABulous - along with the great site that supports women owned brand by giving them a boost! 

  LaunchHER EXCLUSIVE :: A Weekend in the Life of Casi Densmore-Koon, cupcakeMAG editor: New York Fashion Week EditionMake sure you check it out here!

London Fashion Week --- Julien Macdonald


Welsh fashion designer, Julien Macdonald showed off uber-feminine frocks during London Fashion Week in London,England yesterday. He previously worked for Karl Lagerfeld and Alexander McQueen. He was also the creative director of Givenchy - the luxury fashion house we all know and love!





We see the nude trend again along with soft and flirty for the Spring/Summer 2011 season! 

Calling all Fashionistas! Want to win a NYFW Swag Bag?

In honor of New York Fashion Week and London Fashion Week we are ready for AHFW. So what does that stand for? At Home Fashion Week! We are calling all social media fashionistas to tweet us or post a picture on our facebook page with your favorite or most fashionable outfit. We are going to pick our top 5 faves and post them in 1 week! But, our number one fashionable cupcakeMAG fashionista will receive a NYFW Swag bag with all the latest goodies! We want all to get involved so start snapping pics and posting pics now! 

Our Fashion/Beauty Director, Shasta can give you some inspiration! 






Tweet us @cupcakemag you pictures now or post them on our Facebook page here and make sure you get them in by Monday September 27th at 11pm. Tweet as many pictures as you like! Make sure you follow us on Twitter and "Like" us on Facebook! 





QVC's Fashion's Night Out with The Kardashians as they debut K-Dash & MORE!


QVC stole the night in New York City Friday celebrating Fashion's Night Out live from Rockefeller Center transforming the space into a modern fashion mecca. The evening saw the launch of the highly anticipated K-DASH by Kardashian line designed by reality stars Kim, Khloe, and Kourtney Kardashian. While Khloe Kardashian was absent from the evening as she is spending time with husband Lamar Odom in Turkey as he trains for the upcoming season, her sisters were in the Big Apple to strut their stuff and debut their amazing new line K-DASH by Kardashian for QVC. The duo arrived with mom, Kris Jenner, and Kourtney's baby daddy Scott Disick around 8 PM fresh off an appearance on "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon."



"This is such a huge night for us seeing our vision finally unfold and come into full force," Kim Kardashian said of the K-DASH by Kardashiandebut with QVC. "I've sold with QVC before, but this will be Kourtney's first time so I am so excited we are both getting to do this together. She's going to rock live on QVC once her nerves settle down." With the QVC pop-up store open to the general public, thousands of anxious Kardashian fans filled Rockefeller Center to capacity as the ladies prepped for their first live appearance together on QVC to sell and debut K-DASH by Kardashian collection.




"I think it's so amazing what my girls have been able to accomplish and I am beyond proud of everything they are doing," said a beaming Kris Jenner. "They have worked so hard at making this all happen and we love
QVC." Both Kim and Kourtney agreed that the inspiration for K-DASH by Kardashian with QVC comes from within their own closets. "We really wanted this line to be reflective of each one of us and show our individual styles," Kourtney said. "Your going to see pieces that really look like something Kim would wear and others that look like clothes Khloe and I would normally put on."



"We get so tired of always having to take our clothes and get them tailored to fit our different body types, so the goal with our K-DASH by Kardashian line on QVC is to make it tailored to every consumer's body type," Kim said. The Kardashian and QVC partnership has been in the works for some time now, and is something both girls and their mom believe is going to be a big hit for QVC customers and fans alike."K-DASH by Kardashian already is developing such a tremendous fan base and it appeals to so many people who shop with QVC that I think it is

going to do great once they start selling," Kris Jenner said. But the Kardashians didn't come to the QVC pop-up store just to launch K-DASH by Kardashian, but also to show their support for QVC's partnership with Vogue Fashion's Night Out.


"QVC and Vogue partnering for Fashion's Night Out totally elevates the QVC brand to new heights," said Kim. "And just to be part of this night that is celebrating fashion on a global scale is so amazing." Kourtney was really touched by the huge support for Vogue designed Fashion's Night-Out T-shirt, which benefits "Fashion Targets Breast Cancer," the charitable initiative of the CFDA Foundation, Inc.T-shirts were sold live on QVC with proceeds benefiting "Fashion Targets Breast Cancer".




"It's one thing for us to be doing this fashion event, but it makes things so much more meaningful knowing that proceeds of the T-shirt sales go to this amazing cause," Kourtney said. And while the Kardashian's stole the show for the night, things kicked off with a big bang as Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour, who made her first stop of the night at the live shopping soiree, signed copies of the September Issue for a bunch of eagerly waiting fans who stood in line outside the QVC pop-up store at Rockefeller Center for hours. As soon as Anna was escorted our of her car a young admirer asked if she could take her photo with the editrix, who graciously obliged and asked her what she wanted to do when she grew up. "I want to do something in fashion," the pint-sized fan told her to which Wintour responded, "I wish you the best of luck."



The exit of the fashion icon, was quickly followed by a ribbon cutting ceremony with designer Isaac Mizrahi and Broadway darling Kristin Chenoweth, who teamed up to do the honors of snipping the opening ceremony

ribbon with QVC CEO Mike George, President of QVC Claire Watts, Vice President of Mutli-Channel Platforms Angie Simmons and Executive Vice President of Customer services John Hunter.





Isaac and Kristin were beyond excited to be part of QVC's Fashion Night Out charge and couldn't believe how amazing the Rockefeller Center's transformation was."This whole QVC pop-up space is so incredibly unbelievable," Isaac said. "I have never seen anything like this and I think the fact that QVC is partnering with Vogue for Fashion's Night Out is such a big deal for the QVC family."
   

Mad Men' star Janie Bryant made her QVC debut live from Rockefeller Center as well as designer Melania Trump, who looked stunning in a gorgeous Herve Leger white dress, as proud husband Donald Trump continuously admired from a distance to support her QVC jewelry collection. "This night means so much to me and having the opportunity to work with QVC is just such an honor," Melania said.
           
Gossip Girl's Kelly Rutherford made a quick appearance in between her many stops for the evening to show her support for QVC. "I absolutely love QVC and I have so many places to go tonight but I had to make it a priority to stop here and show my support for this incredible company," Kelly said.


Photo Credit: Seth Browarnik/WorldRedEye.com

Trend Alert -- GO Nude

By Danielle Downing Pagett, Contributing Writer

Camel and Nude Threads are all over this months Fashion Mag's. 
I love nude, and I am sure you do too. 
Nude can be worn with any color hair and skin tone. 
It is easy to pair nude with what you have in your closet already. 
It is a great basic color that actually spices up your look.
Add either a nude blazer, dress, or heel to style up your outfit. 
Nude takes basic and makes it unique.

GO NUDE in one of these great pieces:

Blazers:

Dresses:

Heels:

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Backtage Beauty Spring 2011 at Carolina Herrera



The Carolina Herrera Collection:
For Spring 2011 colors, prints, and floral appliqués were taken from botanical plates collected in the 18th Century.  The cut and details of this collection were inspired by traditional clothes from Korea. The hat, customarily worn by men, and the wrapped belts complete the silhouette.


The Hair Look:
Orlando Pita created unique, intricate looks with bold graphic details inspired by Korean design. “I love this hairstyle,” said Orlando. “When Korean women dress, nothing is out of place and everything is beautifully thought out.  My hairstyle is precise and graphic, with no loose or separate pieces. Moroccanoil products give hair hold, smoothness and shine and everything is attached and held together only by custom-made Hair barrettes that match the exact color of the model’s hair. They’re strategically placed to make sure they completely hold every part of the look in place.”



How To Create the Looks:
Orlando first applied argan oil-infused Moroccanoil Light throughout dry hair to create a healthy looking frizz-free shine, and smooth, healthy-look ends.

Next, he applied Moroccanoil Hydrating Styling Cream mid way from the back of hair to the ends, then blow dried the hair smooth and straight with a round brush.

Once finished, Orlando created a deep side part, pulled hair back, and sprayed it with Moroccanoil Luminous Hairspray.  He then combed the hair again with a wide tooth comb, sprayed with Moroccanoil Luminous Hairspray and pulled right side of hair diagonally over left, and pinned the hair above the nape of the neck with a creative cluster of custom made “Hair-Barrettes” that matched the color of model’s hair.  These were pinned either horizontally or vertically to create dramatic graphic patterns. The finished looks were sprayed once again with Moroccanoil Luminous Hairspray for added hold, and finished with a misting of Moroccanoil Glimmer Shine Spray.

Orlando created two variations of the style, an updo as well as a longer pony-tailed effect.



For the longer look, Orlando combed the hair into a ponytail, sprayed once again with Moroccanoil Luminous Hairspray, and added additional horizontal hair-clips to accent the graphic effect. To create the dramatic chignon, Orlando took finished ponytails, looped them around, and pinned with diagonal, horizontal, and vertical hair-clips. He finished with Moroccanoil Glimmer Shine Spray.

Moroccanoil products used to achieve the Carolina Herrera’s Spring 2011 collection’s runway hairstyles:

Moroccanoil® Light provides the same transformative benefits as the original Moroccanoil Treatment, but in a lighter consistency, specially formulated for fine and fair colored hair. (100ml / $40.80)

Moroccanoil® Hydrating Styling Cream This proprietary argan oil-infused formula gives beautifully hydrating and natural-looking hold while eliminating frizz, and adding definition and shine. (300ml / $31.80)

Moroccanoil® Luminous Hairspray is argan oil-infused for lasting, healthy and natural-looking hold with shine. (330ml / $21.00)


About Moroccanoil®
Since its debut over three years ago Moroccanoil®, the pioneer and originator of luxury argan-oil infused products has become a runaway hit among fashion and beauty insiders and has generated a cult following among editorial, fashion celebrity film and television stylists and their A-list celebrity clients. Moroccanoil®’s proprietary formulas are famed for their weightless quality and are rich in vitamins and natural elements that fortify and strengthen the hair and protect against environmental stressors.

Available in salons only, there are now twelve Moroccanoil products including the original Moroccanoil Treatment ($40.80), Moroccanoil Light ($40.80), Moroccanoil Hydrating Styling Cream ($31.80)) Moroccanoil Intense Curl Cream ($31.80), Moroccanoil Glimmer Shine Spray ($25.80), Moroccanoil Intense Hydrating Mask ($32.80), Moroccanoil Restorative Hair Mask ($40.80), Moroccanoil Moisture Repair Shampoo ($20.60), and Moroccanoil Moisture Repair Conditioner ($21.60), Moroccanoil Luminous Hair Spray ($21.00), Moroccanoil Curl Control Cream ($31.00) and Moroccanoil Dry-No-More Scalp Treatment ($45.00).

Moroccanoil® is sold exclusively in salons and spas. www.moroccanoil.com.

Sunday, September 19, 2010

On Our Radar: Winter Shorts -- Get the LOOK!

This trend has been on our radar for quite some time but now with fall almost in full swing we can't wait to try out this new trend -- shorts with tights! Yes, but please - there are only a few right ways to do this trend. Our favorite? Tweed shorts, tights and a great pair of knee high boots! Check out some celebs who have showed off this trend for some inspiration!






cupcakeMAG trend tips for making it work
  • It is all about from grunge to glam -- it is a more ediger, sexier, prettier look minus the grunge era. It is all about being effortless but making a fashion statment. Wearing a silhoutte that flatters your figure. So make sure you still keep your shape in mind when embracing this trend. 
  • Dress it down or up! The look is defintely more casual, but tights under shorts can be dressy when done right. Thinking a black opaque tight with a great heel topping off a high-waisted short would be a perfect dress it up look or add some sparkle up top & great strappy heels! Going more caz? Pair it with a sleek blazer and tee or a cami combo an layer on a bold statment piece -- like a great necklace. Or throw on some great Frye boots.
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{Shorts} Paper Bag Princess Shorts, Modcloth, $39
{Tee} A.P.C. Cotton Logo T-Short, Net-A-Porter, $75
{Boots} Frye Harlow Stictch Cuff, Shoes.com, $488
{Blazer} Frenchi Gold Button Blazer, Nordstrom, $58

Friday, September 17, 2010

A Note from the Editor: 5 minutes to FAB!

Just a few weeks ago my twenty-something sister came over with a fashion dilemma. She had 20 minutes to be to dinner with her friends and wanted to look chic but not over-dressed. I said, "Give me 5 minutes!" She came over in a pair of khaki linen shorts from H&M that were just perfect. I added a dolman sleeve bright magenta sweater from GoJane and a great pair of croc stilettos from ShoeDazzle. To top if off we added a long necklace, bold ring and an array of silver & gold bangles. And we did this in literally five minutes, flat. See? Five minutes to FABulous! 

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Remember it only takes a few seconds to jump out of those sweats or jeans and into something a little more glamourous. Not only will you look good but you will feel good too!

"Give a girl the right shoes, and she can conquer the world."       
- Marilyn Monroe


Stay FABulous!

  

Thursday, September 16, 2010

NYFW -- The Incubator

Last night, The Incubator presented S/S 2011 with a special live performance by Foxy Brown.  To celebrate the release of his YFC by Yellow Fever Spring/Summer 2011 collection, Jamison Ernest presents The Incubator: Fashion Week SS/11 in collaboration with fellow designers Prince Peter and Keep Me on Wednesday, September 15th at Capitale. The designers will unveil their collections in three unique runway shows speckled with celebrities from virtually every facet of the creative world. 





YFC by Yellow Fevers newest collection is loosely inspired by Axl Rose in his hay day, wearing black leather and hanging with Kelly Bundy in her tight Robert Palmer back-up-girl mini-dress. The two go on a holiday to Marthas Vineyard and relax until Axl loses his prescription pills, at which point they flee to Japan and run into a neo-techno samurai. These visions are seamlessly integrated to produce a number of wearable and fresh modern metropolitan looks. The YFC show will feature a runway appearance by Tyson Ritter of the All American Rejects.

Ernest's work attracts a diverse audience of artists, entertainers, and celebrities as well as other key movers and shakers, making him the prime candidate to lead such an initiative. Ive extended the benefits of the hard work I put into my own projects to other designers like Keep Me and Prince Peter Collection who feel I have the potential to do something sincere and interesting but didnt have a platform. It’s important to always give back whenever you can with everything you do in life, he explains.


Cult t-shirt designer Prince Peter draws inspiration from Andy Warhols eponymous Factory, a creative hothouse during an era when the City was both a muse and a canvas. The collection celebrates all darlings of the underground and harkens back to his rock n roll roots. His fabrics are airy and light, and the shirts are easy to tailor, layer, and wear in all seasons.

Keep Me offers a range of can’t-live-without and never-take-them-off loungewear in new colors and variations, as well as a Spring 2011 capsule collection inspired by a surfing trip to Taha a, Tahiti. Designers drew from a muted sunset color palette and the barely-there character of the island lifestyle to create pieces that are both comfortable and chic.



Spotted VIP Guest: Diane Von Furstenberg, Andre Leon Talley, Rocker Kevin Rudolf, Actor S cott Porter (Friday Night Lights), Dylan McDermott, UK band Eddie the Gun, MTV Host Tim Cash, Actress Kelly Brook,  TV Personality Amber Ettinger, Nascar driver Brian Vickers, Foxy Brown, Knicks star Danilo Gallinari, Russell Simmons and more. 

About The Incubator: The Incubator is a free flowing concept that aids the development of new business ventures by providing low or no cost commercial and creative spaces, management assistance, info structure and shared services. Ernest created his first Art Incubator in 2003, a collection of artists from all over the world co-produced and curated by Vito Schnabel.

Wednesday, September 15, 2010

Tori Spelling Presents Tallulah!

Editor of cupcakeMAG sits down with Tori Spelling to talk about her first children's book, what exactly inspired.....Presenting Tallulah, how much she loves being Aunt T & all about those animals! 




You first children's book, Presenting Tallulah is getting ready to hit shelves. How excited are you? 

I'm so excited for my 1st children's book "Presenting...Tallulah". I love storytelling and I love being an author but this one will be my greatest achievement because its for my kids. I get to read it to them. Bedtime stories are such a special moment we share together. 

As soon as we received the book back in July I immediately read it to my girls and I have to say, we have read it so much, I might be able to rehearse it! My 3 year old actually has it on her shelf because she said it is just "to pretty for the bookshelf" -- we adore it. The story line is so true in todays society for so many children. Was Tallulah influenced by your childhood? 

The character Tallulah is inspired by me as a child but not completely based on me. I feel like everyone at some point can relate to wanting to be accepted for who they are not what others percieve them to be or want them to be. Its a good lesson about remaining true to yourself! And thank your little lady for loving it!

What inspired the name.....Tallulah? 

I wanted a "T" name to represent me and I liked Tallulah because its unique. Fit into the story that we are all unique in our own way. And, Max is inspired by my best friend since childhood Mehran.



Vanessa Brantley Newton did an excellent job on the illustrations. We just loved them. Were you the decision maker for Tallulah's adorable wardrobe? 

Vanessa is an amazing illustrator! She was a great partner. I did tell her I wanted Tallulah to be fashion forward. In fact the dress she wears on the cover I've recreated as a Tallulah Dress for my children's clothing line Little Maven.

We want more of Tallulah! The character is so sweet, the puppy is precious and the story is just great -- maybe Tallulah could be a series :) Do you plan on doing another children's book? 

Mimi is based on my beloved pug Mimi La Rue! Thanks! I LOVED doing Tallulah and have many ideas for more Tallulah stories and adventures so I'd love to do a second book. Even an animated series!

a look inside Presenting Tallulah on sale, September 21st 


Congrats on being an Aunt! I know  you are beyond thrilled for your Guncles. Your book will be such a treasure for you to read to your niece! What does Stella and Liam think about the new addition to the family? 

I'm so in love w/ The Guncles baby Simone! She's an amazing little girl! We are all so blessed that she came into our lives. I love being an Aunt and Godmother. And, The Guncles are unbelievable parents! But I knew they would be. Liam and Stella love Simone. Stella feeds her and Liam strokes her head and calls her "Simona". They are good cousins!

And I have to ask -- how is your backyard farm? I am sorry to hear about your poor chicken. How are the rest of the animals? 

We LOVE our animals and our small makeshift farm! Our chickens are great. Our chicken Coco is a real character. She loves to hang out and bosses the dogs around! The Guinea pigs love watermelon and are buddies with the chickens. The bunnies are sweet and like to cuddle. The goat is so funny. She thinks she's a dog and even wags her little tail. Our snake and bearded dragon love attention and Princess the bearded dragon likes to watch tv in bed with us. Liam is amazing with the animals. He's like a mini Dr. Doolittle. They all flock to him and he carries them all everywhere!

9.) You always keep so busy! Is there anything else you have coming up? You really have an amazing talent for writing! Your books are truly page turners that you don't just read once. You have many readers hoping for another book following unCharted Territori and hopefully a cook book! 


Well, since I love planning parties I would love to do a party planning book. Hopefully that'll be the next book I do. And, I'm hopeful there will be a follow up memoir to Uncharted TerriTORI. I love telling my stories and sharing them with everyone. I also hope to do more interior designing and to develop a women's clothing line would be amazing. But love designing my kids line, Little Maven and my jewelry on HSN.




all things {Tori} 


Make sure you go here now and pre-order your copy of Presenting Tallulah! 

Posh Shasta's Beauty Product Of The Week!


By Shasta Moczulski, Fashion/Beauty Director
Traveling and the change in the weather has dried my skin out! Whenever I fly, especially when I fly across the country, my skin dries up like a raisin from the airplane air (or lack there of,) and I don't drink as much water as I would when I am at home.

My beloved Editor, Casi, gave me this TDF moisturizer, "Bobbi Brown, Hydrating Gel Cream", when I landed on the east coast and I am in love with it! I break out easily and can rarely use really hydrating moisturizers. Well kids, this is when the fabulous news is revealed! The "Hydrating Gel Cream" has nothing in it to break my skin out, nope... nada... nothing. After using it for a week, my skin has not broken out, in fact, it is hydrated (go figure, right?) and so smooth!

Here are the details from Bobbi Brown:

New

Hydrating Gel Cream

This refreshing and lightweight water-based emulsion provides a burst of moisture, leaving skin refreshed, healthy and rejuvenated - and perfectly prepared for a seamless makeup application.

Tropical Grass Extract hydrates instantly and increases the skin’s natural ability hold on to moisture.
Vitamin E provides anti-oxidant protection against environmental damage.
Usage: Massage onto clean skin. Use morning and night.
1.7 oz./ 50 ml $50.00

Want to know more? Follow Bobbi Brown Cosmetics and Skin care on Facebook and Twitter ! You can also follow me, Posh Shasta, CupcakeMag's Fashion/Beauty Director, (and the whole CupcakeMag team) on the CupcakeMag|Sprinkles Facebook and on Twitter!

Alice + Olivia Sparkles!

By Candace Cabrera Moore, Fashion Correspondent 






The Alice & Oliva S/S 11' presentation delivered their signature feminine frocks with beautiful beaded detailing, glittering sequins, and layered feathers. There were so many gorgeous and intricate pieces it was like sensory overload on that stage! This collection featured a stunning strapless white, knee-length number with a layered skirt and beaded bodice that glimmered with every move. We loved the gold dress with little cap sleeves; when the model moved, the beading moved with her and reminded us of a modern day flapper girl from the 20's! It was hard to choose, but our favorite piece is a funky, brown and grey mini skirt made of feathers- perfect for a night out dancing! 




 





NYFW: Loris Doran Spring/Summer 2011


The Loris Diran S/S11 collection marked Mr. Diran's eighth New York presentation. The intimate setting allowed us an up close and personal glimpse of the detailed clothing. Models sported interesting braided hair design which gave the presentation a futuristic feel, while the dresses retained classic shapes. Dresses explored texture with sophisticated, thin fringe detailing and folded, loose ruching. Our favorite piece was a one shoulder, whimsical patterned dress in watercolor hues against white with an asymmetrical skirt made of chiffon with an overlay. Make up was sun kissed cheeks with a burnt coral lip and bold lashes. 





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