Hair How-To's Hot Off the Runway

There's nothing I love more than avant-garde hair.  But, the truth is that it's not reality.  As a follow-up to my runway-ready hair feature, I found some great hairstyles straight off the Fashion Week runways that are simple to style for an easy-breezy look. 

Embracing your natural hair texture was a theme for Fashion Week this time around, which means less time and money spent on styling your hair.  For the Victoria by Victoria Beckham show, celebrity hair stylist Ken Paves used Color Wow products to polish each model's modern-relaxed look.  

Tracy Reese's runway show hair was also about bringing out your naturally beautiful self by enhancing your natural texture.  Ouidad products were key backstage to achieve the effortless "tendrils in your face top knot" style.  This summer, I tried some of the products used in this show and loved the results.  From my personal experience, my hair went from frizzy to wavy-fabulous.  Get your own look hot off the runways!

Victoria Beckham Modern-Relaxed Tutorial
 

Tracy Reese Texture How-To  

Target + Neiman Marcus + 24 Designers = Genius!

It's like Missoni Madness, only better!  Target and Neiman Marcus are collaborating on a holiday collection to debut in December.  And why just feature one designer when you can have 24?  Some of my favorites like Oscar de la Renta, Tracy Reese, Tory Burch, and Diane von Furstenberg are each designing pieces for the collection.  It will be available in both Target and Neiman's stores and online on December 1.  Let's just say that I'm already counting down and saving my money.

Look Du Jour: Happy Easter!

Happy Easter, stylistas!  I hope you have a very stylish Easter!

 1. Teal Blossom Dress

2. Drop Waist Peter Pan Collar Dress

3. Tracy Reese Dress

4. Bright Floral Dress

Thursday: Feminine Details

I went to Karl Marshall's Dallas in Wonderland Spring 2012 fashion show, where pearls and lace were huge trends.  Looks like my favorite pearls are in style this season!

Feminine Details

Peplums, Pearls, Lace

Nina Ricci Hat

Photo Credit: Vogue Magazine

Photo Credit: W Magazine

Nina Ricci Resort 2012 Photo Credit: Style.com

A look from the Dallas in Wonderland show

Tracy Reese Spring 2012

 Get the Look!

Necessary Objects skirt, Nordstrom $48

Kate Spade bracelet, Nordstrom $148

Juicy Couture Jacket, $298

Fashion is not an Option

XOXO,

Alex

Small4Style Interviews Tracy Reese

Fashion Designer Tracy Reese

I met fashion designer Tracy Reese at Karl Marshall’s “Dallas in Wonderland” fashion extravaganza.  Looks from her fabulous Spring 2012 collection were showcased.   After the show, I approached Ms. Reese to ask her some questions.  She could not have been nicer and said, “Let’s go sit down!”  Ms. Reese was incredibly friendly, and wore a gorgeous gold dress that I wanted!  Tracy describes her style as “feminine and flirty,” which also fits her collection.  She is inspired by nature, art, and real people.  For fall 2011, she loves the faux fur trend as well as texture, which are some of my favorites.

 

Fashion is not an Option

XOXO,

Alex

 

Karl Marshall's "Dallas in Wonderland" Fashion Show

Me with Karl Marshall

Karl Marshall’s “Dallas in Wonderland” show at the Dallas Market Center was one of the chicest event of the season. “Dallas in Wonderland” was a whimsical showcase of the newest trends for spring 2012. The exclusive fashion show featured 136 looks from DMC exhibitors, as well as Tracy Reese’s spring 2012 collection.

The Front row was reserved for Neiman Marcus and the Ritz Group!  So Chic!

The show was divided into 9 scenes, ending with Tracy Reese’s fabulous collection. My favorite scene was called “Soft Kiss,” which featured beautiful crème-colored dresses, ending with a spectacular silver dress. Unique florals, pearls, and feminine silhouettes will be definitely be “in” this spring.

After the show, I was so excited and speechless. Being at this event was like nothing I had ever experienced before. As an aspiring buyer, this was such a fabulous opportunity for me. Thank you, Karl!

 Fashion is not an Option

XOXO,

Alex