Watch A Preview Of "The September Issue," Coming To Theaters This Fall!

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If your understanding of the inner-workings of the fashion magazine industry is loosely based on repeated viewings of The Devil Wears Prada, get thee to a theater this fall when long-awaited documentary "The September Issue" is finally released. Directed by R.J. Cutler, the film showcases Vogue editor in chief Anna Wintour in a light that few people aside from her tight-knit circle of friends and editors have or will ever see her. Behind Wintour's sunglasses and iconic bob haircut is a woman whose taste, opinion, and foresight determines the course of American fashion and the place it holds within the industry worldwide. Designers create collections for all sorts of reasons, above all to impress her-- it's no wonder she's garnered a reputation as someone to be feared. Though tense and demanding on many levels, the film is simultaneously refreshing and entertaining, and truly a rare glimpse into a world that we think we know so much about. The cameras take us through meetings, fashion weeks, and photo shoots so we can gain more understanding of the immense effort that goes into creating the magazine's most important issue. Aware of how she is perceived by those outside of her immediate circle, Wintour remains graceful and unapologetic-- after all, it is her job. The film stars Wintour alongside Grace Coddington, Andre Leon Talley, Patrick Demarchelier and Oscar De La Renta, and will be released on August 28th in NYC and on September 11th nationwide. Watch the video for a preview of The September Issue! Photo credit: Roadside Attractions

Sao Paolo Fashion Week's Hottest Male Models, Just Because

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Some girls have all the luck-- and just this once, I was one of them. I just returned from Sao Paulo Fashion Week in Brazil where I got a chance to check out dozens of the country's most amazing brands from international stars Alexandre Herchcovitch to local-- and very campy-- heroes like Dudu Bertholini, co-designer of Neon. As wonderful as the haute couture was, it didn't hold a candle to the hot boys who modeled them. Some were blonds, others brunettes, others red heads-- and all sexy. There really were too many to choose from, but I made the Herculean effort required to narrow it down to my top ten.


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Backstage Beauty: Get the Clean and Dramatic Brian Reyes Makeup Look

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Fashion Week may be over, but that doesn't mean the beautiful makeup looks should be forgotten! I love going backstage to get the scoop on the makeup looks because usually, the products used are already available in stores, so while we have to wait for the clothes to hit the rack, we can recreate the beauty looks right now! To capture the soft, feminine styles and clean lines of the Brian Reyes Fall 2009 collection, makeup artist Nicolas Degennes for Givenchy Le Makeup created a fresh look with clean, matte skin and dramatic, captivating eyes. This presentation was actually the first time Givenchy was the featured makeup line for runway show. According to Nicolas, who also created the line, "This collaboration with Brian was appealing to me because his clothes capture the sophistication, modernity, and luxurious feeling of Le Makeup." The makeup look was soft and feminine, with just the right dose of intensity and the best part is that it's pretty easy to re-create on your own!


Get the Look:
Face: Keep the skin clean and matte using using Subli'Mine Fluid Foundation, $40 for a natural complexion (Note: PhotoPerfexion Fluid Foundation was the actual foundation used and will be available in April).
Cheeks: Dust Prisme Again! Blush, $40, in Smiling Brown onto the cheeks for neutral skin that has a bit of life to it.
Eyes: Heavily line the eyes with Magic Kajal Intense Eye Pencil, $21.50. Apply Shadow Show, $23, in Must-Have Beige and Khaki to the lids. To create a smoky effect, apply Shadow Show in Dressy Black on the crease. Finish with Phenomen'Eyes Mascara, $28, for dramatic lashes.
Lips: Keep the lips natural and simple with Rouge Interdit, $27 in Rose Desire a shade of pink that matches the natural color of the lips.

Introducing my Brand New Fashion & Beauty Blog: ANEWMODE.COM

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Of all the posts I've written for Stylehive through the years this one is by far the most exciting because in this entry, I get to introduce all of you fabulous hivers to my brand new fashion, beauty, and lifestyle blog- anewmode.com. The site is a one-stop destination for content that covers all areas of style- from beauty and fashion to relationships, and lifestyle tips that will help you feel happier and more confident. My vision for anewmode.com was just that: A new mode €“ a new way of approaching fashion, style, and beauty as well as life €“ a new attitude, new ways of dealing with relationships, new tips for making each day as fabulous as possible, because isn't that how the world should be? In the month since the site's launch, I have worked tirelessly to bring this vision to life with a site that has grown to include a wide range of incredible content: celebrity style, worthy investment pieces, Fashion Week trends, ways to become more beautiful and confident, beauty products you can't live without, answers to frustrating relationship issues, and more (as you'll notice when you check out the site!). I hope you take the time to play around on the site (and sign up for our newsletter to be eligible for giveaways and designer discounts) and please feel free to leave your thoughts and feedback.

Lisbon Fashion Week HeartCore Winter 2010: Nuno Baltazar

Last Saturday, Portuguese designer Nuno Baltazar showed off his Winter 2010 Collection on Day 3 of Lisbon Fashion Week in Cascais, Portugal, and he had every reason to be proud of the parade of satiny sheaths that floated gracefully down the runway. While the sophisticated-yet-predictable pieces that cascaded down the catwalk in the first half of the show threatened to put Baltazar in the "yawn" category due to the monochromatic grays and redundant belted silhouettes, the collection suddenly took a turn for the exciting in its second half with an unexpectedly brilliant palette of contrasting yellow and purple color-blocked dresses and deep sea blue ruffled gowns. The bare-faced, wispy-haired models served as the appropriately understated muses on which the brightly-toned and delicately-draped dresses really popped and truly allowed the careful construction and brilliant colors speak for themselves. Check out the slideshow for more of Nuno Baltazar's Winter Collection straight from the runway! Photo Credit: PR Photos

Lisbon Fashion Week HeartCore Winter 2010: Miguel Vieira Collection

We've all heard of Fashion Week in New York, Paris, and other fashion capitals, but some of the most exciting and original clothing can also be found in lesser known yet still fashionable cities like Amsterdam, and now, Lisbon. Portuguese designer Miguel Vieira showed his Fall 2009 collection at Lisbon Fashion Week, featuring a dark color palette and architectural shapes. Dresses were perfectly draped with some with cinched waists with large obi-like belts. One sleeveless sheath dress with oversized bow and brooch seemed perfectly suited for a certain American First Lady. I can also imagine other evening gowns being worn by more fashionably adventurous celebrities such as Tilda Swinton. Beauty looks from the runway that would be fun to experiment with are red eyeshadow all across the lid, pink lips, and a sleek bouffant poof hairstyles. Click the slideshow to see more runway looks from Miguel Vieira. Photo credit: PR Photos

NYFW Backstage Beauty: How To Get The Soft, Ethereal Waves Shown At Marchesa

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The Marchesa Fall 2009 collection was inspired by the enchantment of the forest with ethereal styles in pleated tulle and silk chiffon with playful flourishes such as ruffles, sequins, and delicate lace. To enhance the fairy-tale feel, lead stylist and John Frieda Collection Creative Consultant Harry Josh drew upon the power of natural eucalyptus for style infused with vitality with a look that was polished, feminine, and just a tad bit undone with strong parts set against loose, natural waves.


Healthy hair was an essential part of making this look so breathtaking so before styling the hair Harry used John Frieda Root Awakening Shampoo, Conditioner, and Detangling Spray ($6.49 each), all of which are formulated to nourish, strengthen, and condition for healthy, shiny locks.


To recreate the healthy hair seen on the runway, blow out hair and create a severe part where hair lies best. €œUsing a curling iron slanted horizontally, manually wrap hair around the iron to create the appearance of natural waves and avoid an overly styled look,€� Josh recommends. €œBrush hair through to loosen curls, then slick down the side and secure with a bobby pin.€� Aim the bobby pin at a 45 degree angle from the outer corner of the eye for chic hold and you're all set!

Watch Sienna Miller's Twenty8Twelve Collection Debut At London Fashion Week!

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While Twenty8Twelve has been around for nearly two years, sisters Savannah Miller and Sienna Miller (yes, the British actress) showed at London Fashion Week for the very first time. Their Fall 2009 collection was a meeting between grunge and glam featuring zippered and studded ankle boots, leather jackets we'll soon see every "it" girl wearing, strong shoulders, and sequins for nighttime looks. It's refreshing to see such wearable and accessible clothing go down the runway. Who doesn't see themselves in those outfits any day of the week? Some critics may brush the line off as just another celebrity line, but I think the Miller sisters are here to stay. Click the video to see a glimpse of the instructions to the models ("You're as cute as hell and you know it!"), the looks on the runway, and find out about who's the bossiest of the pair!

Take A Peek At This Week's Blog Snog Roundup!

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Spring is almost here! Are you up to date on all of the newest trends? From florals to polka dots, we've got you covered. Can't get enough fashion week photo fun? Fashion Bomb Daily has recaps on the latest from Yves Saint Laurent, John Paul Gaultier, and Alexander McQueen. Need a beauty pick-me-up? Beauty Snob tries out luxe hand cream from Natura Bisse, while Kristopher Dukes is all over Trind Nail Care, and The Beauty Stop brings you the Victoria's Secret Pink Body Collection. And how's this for a hot giveaway- Bag Snob and Ideeli are giving away a $2300 Chanel handbag! What are you waiting for? Check out what's happening this week in the fabulous world of the fashion blog-o-sphere!


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