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MANICURE MUSE: Band of Outsiders SP13

Our favorite heroine, Katniss Everdeen, materialized in the Band of Outsider’s Spring ’13 collection inspired by the Hunger Games. Scott Sternberg wanted to make war beautiful, so sent his girls into battle pairing white relaxed silhouettes with army green structured separates. The stand-out was the warpaint silk printed dresses and jumpsuits  that looked like they [...]

MANICURE MUSE:  Diane von Furstenberg Fall '13

Watching Studio 54 footage and stalking photos (yes,I do that) always reminds me that I was born in the wrong decade. I’ve been writing it off as a major fail up until February 10, 2013 when Diane von Furstenberg took us back. The theme of her Fall ’13 collection was “life’s a party!” and there [...]

MANICURE MUSE: Michael Kors Fall '13

If Fall ’13 was Michael Kors’ answer to Hurricane Sandy, then bring on the natural disaster. The theme was “urban survival” showcasing streamlined silhouettes in high voltage cobalt blue, octane orange, and taxicab yellow. But the kicker was the standout camouflage pieces that captured attention. Forget stocking up on groceries… for the next Hurricane I’m [...]

MANICURE MUSE: Cushnie et Ochs Fall '13

The fashion industry has been giving Carly Cushnie and Michelle Octs a little flack for repeating their signature form-fitting super sleek bodycon dresses over the past few seasons. But let’s consider these two undeniable truths: 1. A Little Black Dress never goes out of style and 2. If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. Thank [...]

DVF, shot by Taryn Multack

If there’s a Part 1 there must be a Part 2, right? And believe me, Part 2 doesn’t disappoint. Here’s my photo diary from the second half of fashion week, which included some of my favorite designers like Diane von Furstenberg, 3.1 Phillip Lim, and Prabal Gurung. Enjoy!