The big apple does next winter!

I know I'm late but so far New York, London and Milan fashion week have been that chocka block with amazingness its took me this long to digest it all... and I had to bring you full coverage of it all.  So we are starting with the big apple and the city that never sleeps never let us down.  Here are the best bits of Autumn / Winter 2013/14 according to our brothers and sisters over the pond.

First the new comers

 

 

Also the Raif Adelberg mens collection was amazing.  Definitely one to watch lads.  As well as Mark McNairy New Amsterdam.

 

Then the Newyork hip crowd

3.1 Phillip Lim was my favourite collection!  Just so cool. 

 

The New York Old School

The Shows

As you know I like to do a full run down on the fashion weeks after they finish!! So calm down my pretties, the New York review will be up tonight and the London review will be up at the end of the week! But just to keep you going....

How FAB are these examples from Peter Pilotto?

Confirmed by the Bible

Yesterday I told you how Daniel Sandler, makeup genius had explained how matte red lips would be everywhere this spring / summer 2013... Well I have just been flicking through the bible (cough) sorry, the March issue of Vogue and it's everywhere! Daniel I salute you! Thanks for the heads up.

Daniel Sandler at Harvey Nichols Liverpool

 

Last week discofashionart received a very exciting email from the team of the fabulous makeup artist and creator Daniel Sandler, requesting our presence at the launch of Daniel Sander Cosmetics in Harvey Nichols Beauty Bazaar in Liverpool One. 

 

Of course we leaped at the chance and headed down to the Beauty Bazaar to meet the beauty genius and get the low down on what make up trends we should be looking out for 2013.

 

British talent Daniel Sandler- and beauty editor favourite- has been a makeup artist and leader in his field for over 20 years. Throughout this time Daniel has developed his knowledge and huge talent for creating beautiful faces. His multi award winning mineral makeup line is now in its 9th successful year.

He has won many accolades for his colour cosmetic brand including two Cosmopolitan Beauty Awards for his cult Watercolour Fluid Blusher and Professional Handbag sized Brush range. He is often called the ‘patron saint of blusher’.

 

"Welcome to Liverpool Daniel! Your products have predominantly been sold in Spas in London, through E-Commerce sites and QVC - so what brings you to Liverpool?"

Liverpool girls like to look after themselves and that is what my make up is about, making the best of yourself. There is a lot of unfair pressure on women of all ages to look as good as a celebrity or cover girl and this upsets me. What I believe is that a woman can only be happy and look her most beautiful if she makes the best of herself with makeup shades, formula's and tools to help her create ‘the best’ and more enhanced version of herself”. In this way, she will look and feel fantastic whenever she wants.  This is what I wanted to bring to Liverpool.  Also I have sold my products in Harvey Nichols Beauty Bazaar in London so this felt like a natural progression. 

"Your makeup has a reputation for being easy to use and extremely effective - Do you put this down to your vast experience as a make up artist and creating products that you would want to use?"

Yes! As a professional make up artist you have to carry around a massive kit of vital products.  This becomes increasingly annoying and painful! I would turn up to fashion shoots with a massive kit and hairdressers like Sam McKnight would turn up with a tin of hairspray and a comb, it made me very jealous!  Therefore I decided to try and create products that had multi uses and therefore made my kit and woman's makeup bags more manageable.  

"The range features some fantastic products, some of which have reached CULT status such as your water colour blush and radiant sheen powder, but which are your favourites products from the range and why?"

I don't have a massive collection, in fact if you look in comparison with some of the big designer ranges mine looks positively small but that's because I like to concentrate on quality products with multi functions.  I like to create products that work and can enhance the products a woman may already use. For instance my water colour blush only comes in four colours but can easily be blended together to make new shades.  There is nothing like this blusher on the market, its water based so it goes on and blends easily creating fabulous colours. 

There is also my Radiant Sheen powder which can be used as a highlighter, a bronzer and an eyeshadow.  A great multi functioning product. 

(Daniel used this product on me and it was FAB! - I shall definitely be making it one of March's purchases!)

"I love your website - The how to videos and blog are very informative for people like me who are useless at applying makeup.  Do you think it is important for the beauty industry to keep up with the current 'Internet age' and use various media platforms to show their customers how to get the best out of their products?"

I like to move with the times and I love feedback from customers, it helps me to create products I know people want.. so yes I think its very important for any beauty brand to have the ability to interact directly with their clients in this way. 

"What make up trends should we be rocking in spring summer 2013?"

This season is all about bright matte lip colours! My luxury matte lipstick is perfect in shades gigi and redcarpet.  These lipsticks will give you a high fashion matte effect without it becoming too dry.  Unlike the 1980's when matte colour lipstick looked great in a photograph but not so great in real life due its drying effect, this lipstick will keep a full colour and its matte finish, keeping it bang on trend. (Daniel tried the redcarpet lipstick on me and it was to die for and stayed on for a coffee, two drinks and a dinner meeting!  I shall be wearing this lipstick all summer).

 

"Finally, what three essentials should everyone have in their makeup bag?"

Well its actually four and there are two answers!  First of all there are two types of women, you are either a lip woman or an eye woman.  If your a lip woman it should be concealer, bronzer, a lip liner and a good lipstick.  If your an eye woman you should have a concealer, a bronzer, an eyeliner and mascara. 

 

Daniels makeup is amazing and is available from Harvey Nichols Bazaar in Liverpool now or direct from Daniels website. 

webhttp://www.danielsandler.com/shop/site.

 

Forget about those trips to the Met Quarter to those makeup giants - get down to Harvey Nichols or get these products on your valentines wish lists.  Not only is it affective and fashion forward the prices are extremely reasonable and within every fashionistas budget.

If I had to describe it in a couple of words,

TO DIE FOR!

http://www.harveynichols.com.beautybazaar

An Editorial Review

Well January is over and everyone is starting to feel a little less skint, a little better dressed from the sales, a little more svelte after the bloat fest that is Christmas and well just a little more rosy! Therefore I will take this as my opportunity to wish you a fabulous 2013. 

 

I know it seems a bit late but I hate January.. its all penny pinching and exercise so I'm saying it now!  Better late than never! One thing I do love about new year is being able to review the past year in fashion editorials.

 

HERE ARE MY FAVOURITES!

 

Self Service Magazine - Spring Summer 2012

This editorial was simply called photography by Alasdair McLellan and that is what it was!  Styled by Suzanne Koller and staring Cara Delvigne, Anouk De Heer and Bambi Northwood Blythe to name a few.  Pretty and subtle, this editorial really proves how simple works and sometimes all you need is a striking face and the clothes. 

 

 

 

T Magazine - Winter 2012

The in crowd shot by Tyrone Lebon, styled by Sara Moonves with models Hannnah Holman and Katie King among others.  This editorial caught my eye because it reminded me of 'Mean Girls' only with better clothes.  Wouldn't you like to be in a gang with a uniform of McQueen and Adidas sneaks!

 

Interview Magazine - October / November 2012

Brad Pitt shot by Stephen Klein and styled by Ludivine Poblanc.  This is Brad like we have never seen before, a scruffy hippy and a John Walters type gentleman, all very intriguing.  It also confirms that in any disguise, Pitt is fit! (sorry couldn't help it). 



 

 

 

Vogue Paris - May 2012

Serie Noire - shot by Glen Luchford and styled by Marie Chaix.  Maigosia Bela takes us back to the 80's in this editorial and when mixed with the dark edge of Vogue Paris, it makes us want to go back too.  Everyone should be rocking a one piece this summer, even if they do give you hideous tan lines, do it for the love of fashion.

 

 

 

Vogue UK - April 2012

When you think young the world belongs to you!  The legendary Bruce Webber teamed with stylist Joe McKenna reminds us how fabulous being young really is.  This editorial reminds us of fashions ever lasting love affair with youth.  Hot summer nights, fly away hair and a romp around a farm, makes us here at discofashionart want a summer road trip with all our friends and fabulous clothes.  

 

 

 

Vogue Italia Couture Supplement - March 2012



A lady in spring shot by Paolo Reversi and styled by Panos Yiapanis with model Marie Piovesan. I love this because Reversis melancholy photographs teamed with Yiapanis' ornate styling creates an erie, alternative couture wonderland and also kind of reminds me of what a head mistress in a fashion school would look like.

 

 

 

And then there is stuff we done!

 

 

(Coffee and Books and Boxing Day Outfits)

 

What was your favourite Magazine piece of 2012, or are there any in 2013 that have already caught your eye?  Let us know. 

Nails of the day!

Today's shade is Chanel Vertigo! Don't you know dark grey is the new black! .... Tune in tomorrow for my interview with Make Up Artist Daniel Sandler who is launching his make up line in Harvey Nichols Beauty Bazaar this afternoon! Liverpool is getting more BEAUTIFUL by the minute!

From one colab to another!!!

Before you say, not another collaboration blog, hold your horses ... This could be the years best fashion partnership ... If it is more than a fashion urban myth!!!

Mary Katrantzou for Moncler! Yes our favourite outerwear designer is teaming up with the lady with the best prints in the business. I am tres excited already! (And already saving for my winter coat 2013)

The only thing is ... I cannot find any clues about the collection... I have been in touch with both press offices to no avail and google is giving me nothing. The only clues I have are these two photographs I have found on Instagram from a Moncler assistant!

As you can see its a little Oilily but that ain't a bad thing ... I think they are FAB. It will also be nice to see the bootleggers in Manchester try and copy these babies... The site of all these blag Moncler Jackets and bobble hats bouncing round Liverpool gives me fashion ulcers! Get a grip people ... If you can't afford the real thing buy a cheaper alternative! Not a fake one!

Anyway .. I hope this one is more than a myth ... I want the blue peplum one toooo much! Keep those stylish fingers crossed!

Oh how I wish I was American!

Well I don't really wish I was American all the time, just on occasions like this one! Oh and when its New York fashion week and when I'm watching Man v Food with the other half !  One of my favourite designers from our neighbour over the Atlantic Prabal Gurung has brought out a collection for Target (an American discount store similar to our big supermarket chains).  Now we all know how I like a good collaboration .. god knows how I have gone on about many a H&M designer collection but this one is SPECIAL!  The collection features lots of labels signature prints and graphic detailing and is a total nod to Prabal's main 2013 spring summer collection but less then a quarter of the price. The inspiration for the 2013 spring/summer collection was taken from artist Amish Kappor (the man behind the Olympic sculpture - The Orbit), however Prabal explained in an interview published on Targets blog - A Bulls Eye View that the collection for Target was however, inspired by a girls journey through the different stages of love and the clothes she wears at each milestone - from the first date to meeting the parents and the engagement. 

The collection is due out on the 10th February but unfortunately Target do not ship internationally so the only way your getting you hands on these babies is if you have trip to the US booked in the near future or you have relatives there who may very generously get you some shipped over.  If you find someone let me know!