Thom Browne Fall 2013 #NYFW Nail Art

Here's my fourth and final fashion week nail art design for The Cut! I loved Thom Browne's fall show and the gothic romance of it all.

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DKNY Fall 2013 #NYFW Nail Art

I chose DKNY for my third fashion week nail art feature with The Cut. Click through to get the ste-by-step instructions and see the looks that inspired me!

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Prabal Gurung Fall 2013 #NYFW Nail Art

My latest fashion week nail feature with The Cut is now live. Click through to see more and hear how I got this look from the Prabal Gurung fall 2013 show.

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Party Hair Made Easy: Top Knots and Pony Tails

I firmly believe that the best way to enjoy a party is to be comfortable--less time for fussing, means more time to have fun. For me, that starts with my hair and it means pulling my hair up rather than letting it down.

Here’s how I get the look:

I wash my hair pretty much every day with a low sulfate product like TRESemmé Naturals Moisture Shampoo. If I don’t shampoo, I use a dry shampoo like TRESemmé Fresh Start Volumizing Dry Shampoo because my hair does get oily. This formula is great even though it is designed for fine hair because it builds texture. I tend to go to a lot of events after work, so I often need to freshen up my look and that’s where Fresh Start Refreshing Mist has become my best friend. The spray is weightless while providing that extra oomph of shine, smoothness and citrus scent that I need at the end of the day.

For my ponytail I like to brush my hair smooth on the sides and leave the top with a little volume. For my topknot, I am a little more free form. I aim to have it land somewhere between tippy top and basic bun. Both are comfortable and easy when there are more important fun matters at hand.

Head to tresstylestudio.com to get more inspiration on how to style your hair 24/7 and be on the lookout for Lucky’s Ultimate Style Guide sponsored by TRESemmé, on-sale 9/25!

Photos by Mark Iantosca

Wearing a Denim & Supply dress and Moveslightly bracelet

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Behind the Scenes of Spring 2012

I can never get enough of behind the scenes coverage from fashion week. For me it tells a much more interesting story than runway shots and street style pics. You can really see the texture and emotion that makes the fashion industry thrive.

All photos via Vogue.com

Zana Bayne for Prabal Gurung

After clicking around randomly on Zana Bayne's website earlier this week, I discovered that she created the amazing harnesses in Prababl Gurung's Spring 2012 collection. I really think this is the most exciting thing and so amazing for Zana. I hope we get to see more young, creative minds working together in fashion, but I hope if that happens, it doesn't take random browsing to discover it. I really hope they sell these pieces because I am one step closer to being on team harness.

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Style Inspiration: Caroline Issa

Caroline Issa; publisher TANK

Signature look: Old-school business/power dressing with a hint of heritage and femininity. 

I think I've found my ideal style descriptor in Caroline Issa via The Cut. 

Pamela Love Spring 2012 Nails

It isn't all that often that I am inspired by the nail art of fashion shows. I prefer to take my own inspiration from what walks down the runway. I expect this season will be a bit different since nail art has hit the mainstream. The first example of backstage beauty done right is from Pamela Love's jewelry presentation. I like how she and Essie's stylists translated her signature pretty toughness onto the nails. The black diamond moon manicure is the first square nail I've seen in a long time that doesn't make me cringe. It also takes some of the more geometric elements of the Moroccan influence and makes them thoroughly modern. The gold nail captures more of the thrill of the wilderness, like the glint of the setting sun. A solid gold nail is a favorite of mine for this fall as well, so expect to see more of that to come.

Photos via Refinery29

Chloe Fall 2011 Handbags

Chloe or Coach? Fun game, right?

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Chris Benz Fall 2011 Shoes

Ever since I interned for Chris Benz, I have had a lot of respect for him as a designer and a person. I've always loved his use of bright colors, layers, and vintage styling. One of his secret strengths is shoe design. When I worked there, he worked with Manolo Blahnik on chic painterly oxfords and for heels he would buy lucite pumps from the shops on 8th Avenue that catered to "working girls" because they made their legs look better than anything else. When I saw Carolina's photos of the wedges at his Fall 2011 presentation I wasn't surprised at all, they are both artistic and majorly sexy.

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Jil Sander Fall 2011 Sweaters

Jil Sander's re-envisioned ski sweaters happened to be inspired by one of my favorite movies, Blake Edwards' The Pink Panther. One of the reasons I loved the movie so much as a kid were the costumes by Givenchy and Yves Saint Laurent. While Raf Simons sent more literal translations down the runway, I was taken by these bold chunky knits. Finally, '60s Italian ski culture feels modern again.

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Jonathan Saunders Fall 2011

I often get obsessed with the details of a collection, but in the case of Jonathan Saunders' fall 2011 show, it was just as much the full look. This is what I consider a perfect collection, it makes a big statement, but it is also immediately covetable. Saunders' mix of prints, bright colors, and textures in classic shapes makes him a huge standout this season. I imagine myself trying to recreate these looks ASAP.

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Holly Fulton Fall 2011 Nail Print

Because of my fanatical and well-documented obsession with nails, I couldn't help but post this set from Holly Fulton's Fall/Winter 2011 collection. Bold pop-prints by Fulton and Mary Katrantzou have become a trademark of London Fashion Week and while they aren't my style for wearing, they mesmerize me every time.

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Acne Fall 2011 Brogues

I can think of no shoe with a better chance of retail success than these that walked down Acne's Fall/Winter 2011 runway in London. The formula? Acne sky high wedge + Prada-esque Brogue treatment + Fluevog's patented curved heel.

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3.1 Phillip Lim Fall 2011

Few designers bridge the gap from runway to retail like Phillip Lim (except for maybe Alexander Wang), meaning I will be ogling this entire collection online and in-store in approximately 6 moths (specifically at Bird). One of my favorite themes within the extremely wearable collection was the wool scarves attached to the outerwear. I love that they have a structural element while feeling spontaneous and relaxed. Basically, the height of practical chic.

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