| Fabulous Summer Bobs |
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The weather is heating up and we've all got the urge to cut our hair. We
realized that of all the hair cuts out there, our favorite is the bob!
Whether shaggy or sleek, a bob is the perfect summer hairstyle. You get
the length, but your hair still stays off your neck. Plus a bob always
looks chic and carefree. Just look at some of our favorite celebrities
rocking this summer-do.
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| Designer Beauty Tips: Lela Rose |
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NewYorkDress designer, Lela Rose, has some very important beauty tips!
She recently confided to Fashionista,
“My mother always told me for youthful skin, drink lots of water (never
from plastic bottles) and to always take off your makeup before bed. I
always use Lancome eye make-up remover and make sure to stay hydrated.”
You heard the lady! It's an easy recommendation and if our skin looks half
as good as hers, it will be a success.
Here are few more of her favorite items as told to Harper's Bazaar.
“Ted Gibson’s Beautiful Hold Hairspray is my favorite as it’s light and doesn't
look or feel like hairspray. And Bare Minerals Flawless Definition Curl
Lengthen Mascara is another favorite—I try to remember not to pump my
mascara as it lets in air and make it look dry and clumpy. I just twist it
around to keep the mascara moist. Also, I buy all my products from
Beauty.com. Truly, having one place that carries everything is what helps
me survive the party season!”
We don't know about you, but our beauty list just got longer!
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| Spring Shoe Spotlight |
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Ohmygod shoes! Our spring spotlight is on our favorite shoes of the moment.
We're all about colorful sparkle so what better way to incorporate this season's
colors than a rainbow of girly heels? It's every woman's weakness! Shop our
shoe section to find your fairy-tale footwear.
Anyone else jealous of this closet??
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| Met Ball Beauty Trends |
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Award show beauty tends to be snores-ville, but looking back at the Met Ball,
we were struck by how many different beauty trends popped up on the red carpet.
Although attendees were reluctant to go full punk, many added a bit of edge
with unique beauty details. These are a few of our favorite beauty trends from
that fashionably punk night.
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| Gorgeous Eyebrow Icons |
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One of our favorite beauty trends that comes and goes each season has to be
the resurgence of strong, feminine eyebrows. It takes a strong woman to rock
strong brows and, if groomed correctly, can shape the face gorgeously. Here are
a few of our eyebrow icons leading the way in strong, face shaping brows. .
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| Match Your Dress to Your Nail Art: Blush and Gold |
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Match Your Dress to Your Nail Art:
Blush and Gold Edition
Whether the rest of your ensemble is embellished or subdued, your nails are
definitely the place to get a little wild. This season, we're inspired by the
color combination blush and gold. They're the perfect colors for any sort of
formal event this spring-time season. Match your nails to your dress by going to
a salon or be adventurous and grab that glitter yourself to create your very
own work of nail art.
Be sure and follow our Pinterest board dedicated solely to spectacular nail art!
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| Braided Beauties: Pinterest Prom Edition |
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Braided Beauties:
Pinterest Prom Edition
Pinterest is a multitude of inspiration. From home decor and diy to beauty tips
and fashion, we're bound to learn something new every time we log on. One thing
we never tire of is the endless supply of Hairspiration. There are braids, curls
and ponytails galore. With prom soon approaching, we'd thought it'd be nice to
share our top 5 “perfect for prom” braided hairstyles, discovered via Pinterest.
For these styles and more, you can follow our pinterest board!
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| Holiday Shoot |
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Holiday Shoot
With the holidays fast approaching, we couldn't wait to have our holiday shoot. We wanted decadence and elegance for our holiday shoot so we took to the beautiful architecture and golden lighting of one our favorite New York spots. What resulted was platinum perfection in BG Haute E01015, ($438).
In this set
BG Haute E01015, ($438).
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| Behind The Scenes |
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Behind The Scenes
Check out our behind the scenes photos from our latest street style shoot. One thing we love the most about our street shoots is how minimalist they are. All we need is a camera, our model Casie and the city streets. What accessories would you have worn with these dresses?
In this photo
BasixD5738A, ($350)
Jovani S4247, ($600)
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| Street Style |
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Around The City
We love hitting the streets for our street style shoot. There's so much of the city we've yet to discover with new neighborhoods and new faces around every corner. Whether we're walking past a construction site, stopping in for a treat at our favorite cafe or catching the sunset on top of a rooftop, we always make sure our model Casie leaves a lasting impression with her impeccable style.
In this photo:
(From top to bottom)
Basix D5738A, ($650)
MacDuggal 61041R,($698)
Sticks and Stones 9185, ($278)
Boutique Charlotte, ($189)
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| Street Style |
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Sparkling Cocktail
This cocktail dress was an absolute showstopper during our last street style shoot. Casie looked drop dead gorgeous in
Jovani S4247
-a perfectly sultry cocktail dress completely covered in shiny rhinestones. You'll make a statement in this body conscious dress! We styled Casie with beautiful chandelier earrings and strappy rhinestone heels but left her hair naturally loose and with a slightly smokey eye and neutral lip.
In this set
Dress:
Jovani S4247, ($600) Size: O Color: Silver/Nude
Earrings:
Jason J31, ($65)
Color: Multi
Shoes:Alisha Hill S1145, ($190) Color:Nude
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| Street Shoot |
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Casie and the Sequins
The day we shot this sequin mini dress, we kept bumping into street art and instead of looking the other way, we incorporated the city's artsy corners into our shoot. The final verdict, of course, was that we loved Casie's Boutique Ginger mini more than any piece of art we saw on the walls. We didn't have to do much for this shoot-Casie wore her blonde locks naturally, with natural makeup and a pair of crystal embellished ankle strap stilettos, (Tony Bowls Jenny). This dress features a sheer decolletage which follows in the footsteps of the illusion trend. The body conscious bodice is completely covered in multicolored sequins, making it one seriously sparkly mini party dress.
In this set
Dress,
Boutique Ginger, ($196)
Shoes,
Tony Bowls JENNY, ($170)
Earrings,
Jason J31, ($65)
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| Lady In Red |
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Lady In Red
Our last shoot with Casie took us to pretty amazing rooftops with scenic views of the city skyline. No one's eyes were on the skyline as Casie floated in
Mac Duggal 61041R, $698. This illusion gown features rich red lace layered on top of nude sheer fabric and long diaphanous fabric that floats to the floor. Casie accented her look with our favorite opalescent chandelier earrings, Jason J31, $65. Where would you go in this gown?
In this set
Earrings, Jason J31, $65 Color: Multi
Dress, Mac Duggal 61041R, $698 Size: 4 Color: Red/Nude
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| Street Style |
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Body Conscious
The little black dress was officially revamped on our last street style shoot. Our model Casie chose this body conscious mini dress by Sticks and Stones. Following the rising popularity of body-con dresses, Casie wore
Sticks and Stones 9185, ($278) around the East Village, loving the little details like the diamond shaped back cut out, ruffled neckline and sheer lace sleeves. This mini dress taps in on two of this season's continuous trends: lace and he ever popular body conscious fit.
In this set
Sticks and Stones 9185, ($278) Size: 2 Color: Black/Silver
Jason J31, $65
Color: Multi
Alisha Hill, $190 Color: Nude
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| Street Style |
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Downtown Cool
Our model Casie looked downtown cool in a jeweled mini dress. She accessorized her look with her favorite pair of sunnies and colored rope bracelets. She lead the way and we followed as she took us on a tour of her favorite East Village spots. All eyes were on Casie as she owned the sidewalks in
Basix D6738A.
In this set
Basix D5738A, ($690): Color: Black Size: 2
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| Savannah Lathem, guest blogger |
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Savannah Lathem Writes for NewYorkDress!
Hello NewYorkDress Fans!
It was such a wonderful experience attending The 33rd Annual Young Artist Awards in Hollywood, CA. I was nominated for the Best Lead Performance in the Film Category. As always, I turned to NewYorkDress.com to find my dress for the event. They worked closely with me and found the perfect Red Carpet look.
I am 14-years old, 5"4, 99 lbs, and I often struggle to find designers that have the right look for me. After all, I don't want to look too much like a "little girl" or too much like an "adult", but NewYorkDress made it easy. After understanding my height, measurements, and complexion, they immediately found me the perfect dress, Sherri Hill 8422. It was a match made in heaven! It made me feel and look like a Princess on my magical night. I felt so confident and age appropriate. I loved the way it flowed with the layers and ruffles, giving me the young, fresh, vibrant look that I needed. I also loved that it was fitted around my hips and sparkled with sequins, which helped give me the "teenage-edgy style" that I wanted.
Girls, I know that homecoming is just around the corner and I hope you know that you can always count on NewYorkDress.com to meet your fashion needs. They will help you find the designer look that fits YOU. There are 7-billion people in the world, but there is only one beautiful YOU! I say, be of yourself and don't compromise for anything less than what you are looking for.
I am so looking forward to NewYorkDress.com fitting me for the "California Solo" Premiere, starring Robert Carlyle (Once Upon a Time). I play Robert Carlyle's daughter, Arianwen, who is also a typical teenager like me. California Solo will be in theaters this fall.
I am also honored to write blogs for NewYorkDress.com and I am looking forward to hearing from you. So please check back and let me know what you think about the latest teen-tween styles, cosmo needs, and fashion accessories.
- Savannah Lathem, a NewYorkDress.com's guest blogger
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| Nashlly, a stylist and a photographer... oh my! |
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Nashlly stopped by…
We caught up with our model Nashlly on Thursday to put together a look with her NYD stylist. She had about a half hour before she had to head off to her Gala, with her friends from reality TV's Model Latina. Check out the great look we put together!
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| Dress Nashlly for her interview with Willem Dafoe |
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FACEBOOK CONTEST!
going on now!
Our wonderful model Nashly is interviewing Willem Dafoe (actor from Spiderman, Finding Nemo, Boondock Saints, The English Patient…) tomorrow night! Even better news… one of you will help pick what NewYorkDress.com style Nashly wears. The winner receives $300 NYD dollars!!!!
Simply create a look by adding items to your "favorites" on NewYorkDress.com. Post your share link underneath one of our contest posts (a video explanation will be posted shortly). Nashly will pick her favorite look tomorrow at 5pm!
One post per person. We cannot recheck if you have changed items after your first submission.
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| Behind the scenes with NewYorkDress |
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Check out these great behind the scenes photos from our accessories shoot on 3.3.12!
Our wonderful model Casie having fun between shots!
Accessories, accessories, accessories!
Our stylist Jonah builds a sparkling collar our of brooches.
Our wonderful model Nashly getting strapped in!
"I'm ready for my close up!"
It's all about the details.
Hair change!
Our model Casie is stunning in every pose!
"Models give me wings!"
It's all smiles on the set.
Timeless!
Final make-up touches.
Special thanks to our talented photographer!
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| Exclusive Behind the Scenes Look at Prom Registry 2012 Video! |
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Monday January 27th, 2012
I'm here in the NYD studio looking over the dresses, accessories, and make-up from last night’s video shoot. We shot on Wall St, in Manhattan and finished around 1:00 am. Celebratory cocktails were of course in order. Now, as I place red lipstick back into Nashlly's (model) make-up case, it reminds me of the sultry vixen character she played, as well as the mark it left on her glass.
There were two main characters for this shoot. My styling choices were (as they always should be) meant to enhance the characters of our story. For this concept I chose super glam, nude dresses, with a ton of embellishments (BG Haute E01017). I wanted the accessories to compliment the looks and not detract from the beauty of the dresses.
When I created the story for look one, I was thinking of a girl who loves big bold statement pieces. I started the story with this amazing pop of color, the bright coral bag. Knowing that the dress itself is a statement, I decided to keep the rest of the jewelry and the shoes monotone, with clear stones, just for sparkle.
LOOK ONE - Bag: Jessica McClintock VA5097A (Coral), Earrings: WF Collection 291 (Silver), Bracelet: Jason J1200 (Gold), Shoes: Allure "Shimmer" (Gold) // LOOK TWO - Earrings: Jason KKE099 (Multi), Bracelet: Jason DB1269 (Multi), Bangle: WF Collection CT115 (Fuschia), Shoes: Alisha Hill S1145
I approached the second story from the opposite point of view, by getting the pop color from jewelry. The shoes continue the nude feel but shine in multiple iridescent colors, from there I went on to choose jewel tone chandeliers, a delicate colorful bracelet, and a statement bangle that really catches your eye, but doesn't distract. Keeping the clutch simple let the colorful jewelry take center stage, spicing up the look without making too daring a choice.
I'm already preparing for tomorrow's exclusive studio shoot and I can't wait to give you another look from behind the scenes. Stay tuned!
And be sure to tell us what you think in the comments!
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE PROM REGISTRY!
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| What's Your Season? |
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What's Your Season?
Analyzing your skin tone and (natural) hair and eye color can help you determine which colors work best on you.
To start, find the undertone color of your skin by looking at the inside of your arm in natural daylight. Then, use the list below to decide which season most accurately describes your complexion.
Winter (think Kim Kardashian, Lucy Liu, Courtney Cox, Catherine Zeta Jones)
Winter is a cool tone. People with winter complexions have blue or pink/rosy undertones. Skin can be pale and porcelain white, yellowish-olive, or dark. Winters are generally brunettes with deeply colored eyes. Many Asians and African Americans fall into this category. Natural white-blondes may also be winters. Those with the winter color profile have a lot of depth to their coloring and a lot of contrast between their hair color, eye color and skin tone.
Best Colors for Winters are hues that are sharp, stark and clear. You will look best in intense, rich colors, like black, navy blue, red, and hot pink. For lighter colors, wear bright white or icy pastels, such as like cool blues and pinks.
Worst Colors for Winters: Avoid dressing in earthy tones and subdued colors like beige, orange and gold. They will make you look faded and ashen.
Summer (think Gwenyth Paltrow, Dakota Fanning, Taylor Swift, Reese Witherspoon)
Summer is also a cool tone and with blue and/or pink undertones. Their skin is very pale and pink. Summer coloring usually occurs in natural blondes, and even pale-skinned brunettes with pale eyes. More often than not, winters are brunettes and summers are natural blondes.
Best Colors for Summers: Summers have a low level of contrast between their hair, eye color and skin tone. For you to look your best, choose soft neutrals and pastels, as well as muted colors with cool undertones. Powder blue, dusty pink, mauve, lavender, plum, and pale yellow are all great color choices.
Worst Colors for Summers: Avoid intense, vivid hues because they will look harsh and drown you out. Also stay away from earth tones and orange, which will wash you out.
Autumn (think Halle Berry, Jennifer Aniston, Jessica Alba, Natalie Portman)
Autumn is a warm tone and people with this complexion have golden undertones in their skin, like a pale peach, golden beige or golden brown. Many redheads and brunettes with golden brown eyes fall into this category. However, golden blonde and black hair coloring can also fall into this range.
Best Colors for Autumn: Rich golden, spicy and earthy colors will accent your complexion. Therefore, look for a warm undertone when selecting a color. You can wear both muted and rich warm colors that are seen in autumn leaves and spice colors, such as camel, beige, olive, orange, gold, and dark brown. You will also look great in a rich warm grey.
Worst Colors for Autumn: Stay away from clear, bright colors and black and white, which will make your look tired and faded. Also steer clear of pastels and blue tones, which will look cold against your complexion and give you a pale appearance.
Spring (think Lindsay Lohan, Anna Kournikova, Mischa Barton)
Spring is also a warm tone. People of this complexion have subtle golden undertones and are usually creamy white or peach. Springs have extremely light, ivory skin color, with usually natural golden blonde, auburn, or strawberry blond hair. Springs also have very clear, light blue and green colored eyes. Freckles and rosy cheeks are also characteristics of this group. If you can’t decide weather you are an autumn or a spring, springs tend to have pale eyes while autumns have dark eyes.
Best Colors for Spring: Springs can wear very pale, soft colors, such as peach, camel, golden yellow,golden brown, and aqua. You will also look fabulous in ivory, bright greens, true reds, clear blues and coral. Your colors may be particularly hard to find because they can never be too muted or too dark.
Worst Colors for Spring: Avoid black and white, which are too contrasting for you. Also stay away from dark, dull colors.
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| What shape are you? |
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Beauty comes in all shapes. What shape are you?
Hour Glass (think Salma Hayek)
This shape is coveted by many, but enjoyed by few! With this type of figure, pretty much anything goes. Lucky you!
Triangle (think Jennifer Garner)
You can choose to emphasize the upper body with a dress that has good support and a deep neckline. If you want to de-emphasize the upper body, wear a dress that attracts the eye to the waistline.
Pear (think Jennifer Lopez)
Try an a-line or full shirt to de-emphasize your hips. Try a fitted top to draw more attention to the upper portion of the body.
Rectangle (think Kate Moss)
You can create "curves" with a bell-shaped dress that draws attention to the bust line. Dresses with belts also help create curves.
Apple (think Renée Zellweger)
Try an empire waist. You won't have to worry about it being too tight on the waist or hips. A shorter dress will bring attention to your legs rather than your mid-section.
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| A Prom-goer Seeks Fashion Advice from NewYorkDress Stylists! |
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NewYorkDress.com supporter Christina wrote in from Egypt to seek the expert advice of our stylist team in hopes of getting dress, hair and make-up suggestions for her prom this year. Standing at a petite 5 feet tall and having a pear shaped body, our stylists recommended Allure Dress 6410N ($338.00) as a top dress choice. The empire waist and short length of the skirt will help create an elongated body illusion.
Our stylists paired this gorgeous dress with Benjamin Walk “Tahiti” shoes ($117.00) because of their delicate simplicity.
For her hair, the stylists suggested an up-do (pictured above) which will show off the dress’ sweetheart neckline and her shoulders. This will also help create an elongating effect. Finally, for her make-up – our experts recommended a natural smoky eye and a neutral tone for the lips like a sheer coral gloss.
We think she’ll look gorgeous! To check out these and other styles visit our Prom 2012 dress page or our “As Seen In” section for styles featured in Seventeen Prom and Teen Prom magazines!
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