Fashion In Film

In the past ten years we have seen films be based off of Fashion and the Fashion Industry even on TV you can see shows such as "Project Runway" "Launch My Line" "America's Next Top Model" & "Ugly Betty" just to name a few.

Fashion made its first splash in Hollywood back in the late 1920's with the MGM Costume Designer Gilbert Adrian, or more commonly known as Adrian.  From 1928 - 1941 Adrian designed all costumes for MGM's leading lady's of film such as Greta Garbo, Norma Sheerer, & Joan Crawford.  A perfect example of his genius with design is in the 1939 classic "The Women" staring  Joan Crawford, Rosalind Russell, & Norma Sheerer.  This all women cast shows how he could identify with each women's character and who they were and in so doing he created some of the most timeless and classic pieces to date. 

Here is one design of Adrian's as worn by Joan Crawford

1932 MGM publicity still for "Grand Hotel"

Any movie from the dates of 1928 - 1941 will have wonderful designs in clothing that you can see where our fashions now have stemmed from.

One of my favorite movies is the first real movie about a girl and her love of everything shiny and fashionable, yes my friends I am speaking of the 1961 classic "Breakfast At Tiffany's" Staring the amazing Audry Hepburn.
The film showed how a modern woman in 1961 lived her single life in NYC and all the amenity's that came with it! 

Costume Designer: Edith Head

Publicity still from Paramount Pictures 1961

"How To Marry A Millionaire" staring Marilyn Monroe, Betty Grable, & Lauren Bacall was a 1953 classic film wherein three women living in NYC band together to find men who suited there needs (Millionaire's)
Costume Designer: Edith Head
  


"My Fair Lady" Staring Audry Hepburn 1964
This is THE movie that got me into the fashion industry for the dress Hepburn wore in the horse racing scene.
The movie follows the story of a simple flower girl in Edwardian London during the early 1900's who is "spotted" by a professor and his cohort who take this simple flower girl with ill speech and make her a respectable lady.

Costume Designer: Cecil Beaton


Many Movies were made since and fashion has become more of a center for TV and Major Motion Pictures.

However these movies listed here will show you how we have gotten to where we are today and may give us some insight as to where we may be going.

Spring Colors For 2010

We finally are back into spring!!!  With the sun shining and flowers blooming here are the top ten colors for spring 2010.

This season the colors are inspired by a calming, warm, romantic, ocean get-a-way with soothing and beautiful colors for anyone no matter your taste or style there are colors for you this spring.  Here are the top ten colors for spring 2010.

      
          Turquoise                       Tomato Puree

      
        Fusion Coral                           Violet    

          
            Tuscany                             Aurora

      
       Amparo Blue                    Pink Champagne

      
         Dried Herb                          Eucalyptus   
For more info on upcoming season forecasts join Pantone.com

Let Your Lips Shine!

Don't you just love lipgloss?

Lipglosses are fun, beautiful, colorful and sexy!

Lipglosses can condition your lips, make them plumper, or add that extra zing you need as you plan your day or night out.

There are several new lipglosses on the scene and I am excited to tell you about them.

Covergirl just introduced Shineblast that sculpts your lips with light reflecting shimmer and high finish. Available in 16 beautiful shades. One of my favorites is Aglow #18.

 

New from Maybelline! Shinesensational lip gloss!

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                                     Non-sticky, great shine in 18 new enticing flavors.

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The Makeup Show NYC May 16 & 17

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Get Inspired            Be Trained        Get Educated

See top makeup brands

Hear speakers from every area of the makeup industry

Network with your peers

This is a 2 day event you don't want to miss!

For makeup industry professionals only

contact The Makeup Show NYC for additional information and tickets

Get Primed

Makeup primers are a must have in your makeup bag. Using a primer helps makeup stay put longer and prepare the skin for makeup application. Primers are used after moisturizer and before foundation. Not only do primers prepare the skin for makeup application they also help to make the finished makeup appear more flawless because the skin’s surface is smoother once the primer is used.


There are many primers on the market today. Some have sunscreens to help protect the skin from UVA and UVB rays. There are primers that will absorb the excess oil in the skin and reduce the shine. Other primers will give the skin a glow, smooth lines and wrinkles, reduce redness, even the skin tone or moisturize the skin.

As a makeup artist or stylist, it’s a great idea to have primer in your makeup bag. There are several I recommend.

SmashBox Photo Finish Foundation Primer    
(Manufacturers Description)

Create a perfect canvas for foundation application with this silky, lightweight blend of vitamins A & E, grape seed extract and green tea. Worn alone or under foundation to increase its longevity, our best-selling primer helps to reduce the appearance of fine lines and pores for flawless skin with a velvety-smooth finish. In a new square airless pump for freshness to the last drop.

Oil-free!

Winner of Best of Sephora Award for Best Primer, one of Marie Claire's "25 Products That Will Change Your Life", & an InStyle Best Beauty Buy. $36.00

Makeup Forever HD Micropefecting Primer      
(Description from Sephora.com)


What it is:
A lightweight, oil-free complexion corrector that enhances the skin's texture and primes the skin for makeup application.

What it does:
HD Microperfecting Primer deeply nourishes, moisturizes, and softens the skin, creating a glowing effect. Creates a protective layer on the skin allowing foundation to glide on easily and last longer.
What else you need to know:
The Sephora-exclusive primer comes in six color-correcting shades and one transparent shade
Size: 1.01 oz $32.00

Laura Mercier Foundation Primer      
(Manufactures description) 
Foundation Primer is a lightweight, creamy gel meant to be used prior to foundation, creating an invisible layer that acts as a buffer to outside elements.

Just as a painter "primes" a canvas, Foundation Primer - the original - was created by Laura Mercier in 1995 to "prime" the skin


Colorless gel leaves makeup looking fresh and colour-true the entire day

Ideal for normal and combination skin

Vitamins A, C, and E act as antioxidants and protect the skin from harmful, aging effects of the environment

Cooling Foundation Primer in the refrigerator is refreshing for the skin and reduces puffiness

1.7 fl. oz./50ml  $30.00