It’s backstage at the shows, and when I’m getting my makeup done by the professionals that I get most inspired. Inspired to dig my own hands in the beauty department and experiment with some of the absolute best products out there. Shimmer. Purples. Pinks. Redish black eyeliners, that I didn’t even know existed. All things that shouldn’t be so scary to play with. For my first day of shows, I wanted something super rock n’ roll. I asked my makeup artist, “hmm, what would look incredible with a full sequined blue pant suit?” A sexy, dark eye of course! Done. Of course I arrived backstage at Alexander Wang just moments before show time, but easily revamped my look in the chair within 5 minutes. A super easy shimmered shadow and velvet matte bold lip. Sure it sounds simple enough, but swoon-worthy makeup starts with amazing, quality products. Here, I worked with NARS in mastering stunning, statement looks during fashion week.

Look #1: Easiest way to bring out the colors in your eyes? Black kohl liner. NARS to be specific. Smudged to perfection. It’s fantastic for us green eyed girls. Keep the rest clean and fresh, with a swipe of pale pink lip gloss. Gloss always does the trick when completing a sexy eye look. Oh, and don’t forget to go crazy with the mascara. You’re allowed to here!

*Makeup by Jenny Atwood Smith at NARS*

Look #2: A pale shadow with a really bold lip. I am in love with NARS’s velvet lip matte lip pencils. This one is in “Pussy Control.” It’s a gorgeous deep plum. It’s seriously all you need with a bare face. But if you do want a little something-something on your lids, do a little liner on your top lids with a swipe of pale pink eyeshadow. Done and done.

*Makeup by Niko Lopez at NARS*

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It was such a dream come true getting to walk the runway for the Rebecca Minkoff S/S ’17 show this past weekend alongside so many beautiful, inspiring women! I did a lot of runway at the beginning of my career, so it felt amazing to walk again now, purely as myself. The show was at The Grove in Los Angeles, my hometown, and it may have been the longest runway I’ve ever walked. The crowds were insane and the energy was amazing. Let’s just say there was a lot of smiles strutting down the catwalk. The collection was super romantic, with a downtown NYC edge. I love a mix of floral frills and edgy suede shorts and studded skirts. Perfect. Plus, you can shop the collection from the runway right now below. The hair was big, wild, and luscious. The makeup super fresh, with faux freckles and a beautiful smoky eye. It’s a complete mix of California and NYC cool. You get the best of both coasts.

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Take a look backstage at the Rebecca Minkoff S/S ’17 runway show.

HAIR: Glamsquad

Nails: Essie

photos/video by Jade at LR Creative

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Fashion month is a frenzy of color, textures, and flashing lights. Though I can’t get enough of it, I’m totally okay to be slipping away to sunny Los Angeles this (for a super rad shoot…stay tuned). But yes, I was getting a little too excited for Milan! Next season I suppose!

It’s an excuse to wear your craziest, chicest outfits and strut the sh*t out of the downtown Manhattan streets. Literally, your world becomes your runway. Yes everyone wants to snap you picture. (um, duh?!) But really, it’s funny how the front row sometimes overshadows the shows. It’s like “let’s get this show on the road! Do we have to stare at Kim K in section C?” Everyone has a schedule. Everyone’s got somewhere to go, someone to meet. “What are you doing tonight?” Me, well, club bed of course. New York dipped to 5 degrees. Sure we froze our bums off. But what better excuse to bust out the fur coats, berets, and booties! A reason to wear a luxurious fur coat! My pals and I ended up looking like a tall group of wooly mammoths.

Anyways, I was super inspired by Coach, Alice & Olivia, and Libertine (as always). It’s official. The 70’s will never go away. 70’s prints and colors, in modern sophisticated silhouettes. Go crazy girls. Eclectic, rebellious attitude is always in style.

COACH 

ALICE & OLIVIA

LIBERTINE

// Asilio trench coat, Charlotte Simone scarf, La Canadienne boots, Kenneth Cole backpack, vintage beret, Ax + Apple ring //

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With fall just around the corner, I’m already taking out my fall pieces. Flannel shirt? Check. Metallic skirt? Check. Yet I’m still mixing in my summer favorites. The off-the-shoulder tops and platform sandals. I love that eclectic style that comes with the in-between stage of seasons. Throwing whatever you’ve got on. A little grunge. A little girly. Completely random proportions that seem to work when you just wing it. Fashion month is ahead, and I’m ready.

Oh, and thank you Mom for the killer circle handbag.

// Viva Aviva top, French Connection metallic skirt, Elizabeth and James flannel shirt, Kenneth Cole sandals, Vintage bag //

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