Stephanie Evans's Blog – October 2014 Archive (11)

It was one of those golden October days when the leaves are bursting with color and the crispness in the air strikes a perfect balance with the late-in-the-year sun. Queens resident Nirka Arias, 35, and her 17-year-old daughter Rebecca are on their way to spend the afternoon at the Ricardo Rojas Atelier just east of the autumnal spectacle that is New York City’s Central Park.

A few weeks earlier, and the last time Arias was at a hair salon, the hairdresser had to chug two beers in…

Her point of view was often different than mine. Her references went over my head. She oversaw the smaller shoots I’d been given responsibility to handle — she oversaw everything visual, really — and inspired me to look at everything with my head tilted sideways or upside down, to ignore the obvious; to look for the more interesting angle that is always there.

Still, while on set for the shoot that would my be my big byline debut with the words “Market Editor” printed in bold on that…

Two centuries of female power-dressing revealed in new exhibition showing how princesses, models and CEOs have used fashion to define and enhance their position in the world

From Naomi Campbell to Natalie Massenet and Princess Diana to Anne Hidalgo, a new exhibition will show how Britain's most stylish women have used fashion as an important tool of self-expression and empowerment to build reputation, attract attention and assert authority.

Women Fashion Power, which opens next…

The journey from hobby to career has most definitely become a lifestyle for Frome-based fashion designer Elizabeth Shone.

"Fashion started as a hobby and grew more and more, that I wanted to turn it into a career," says Elizabeth.

"I live and breathe fashion, whether it is agreed upon by others.

"Fashion is subjective in that there is no right and wrong answer. If you feel good in what you are wearing, then you are wearing the right fashion, for you.

"If the high…

New Jersey Fashion Week doors opened at the Bridgewater Marriott at 2 p.m. on Oct 12 with hundreds of guests enjoying a day of fashion, fun and networking. NJFW provided attendees with the opportunity to"sip a signature cocktail, mingle with models and visit media personalities". LEXUS of Bridgewater and NJFW created a special 'Lexus Lounge' where attendees could sit and chat, while greeting celebrities and models. Guests also enjoyed the offerings and displays from participating brands and…

But 10 years after it first stepped out onto the international catwalk, Tokyo is facing two serious challenges: a declining domestic market and the emergence of regional rivals wanting to steal the spotlight.

In many ways Tokyo seems happy with the niche it has carved out for itself — a showcase for young, relatively unknown and edgy designers — even if others would like to see it expand its scope.

Top-flight Japanese designers such as Kenzo, Issey Miyake, Yohji Yamamoto and…

A Journey Through Fashion Photography’s Past, Present And Future With Melissa Rodwell

Melissa Rodwell has been there, done it and got the t-shirt. A thirty year veteran of the world of fashion photography, she has paid her dues and then some. She has seen the trends come and go, and now has the knowledge and experience to help those just starting out. Anyone interested in fashion photography, or simply how to survive as a professional photographer will benefit from this frank and…

In mid-September, during another busy day at London Fashion Week, the fashion world made its way from the Tom Ford show and a cocktail party at 10 Downing Street over to dinner. At Berners Tavern in central London, the designers Jonathan Anderson, Nicholas Kirkwood and Christopher Kane mingled alongside executives like Domenico De Sole of Tom Ford, LVMH’s Pierre-Yves Roussel and Net-a-Porter’s Natalie Massenet. Even the actor Dan Aykroyd showed up.

They were there at the invitation —…

The companies making wearable devices have tended to emphasize function over fashion. But that is starting to change.

Apple, for example, has tried to make its coming Apple Watch fashionable, offering multiple face and band colors. Other device makers, meanwhile, are collaborating with fashion designers to put design higher on the priority list.

Here are a few of the stylish standouts.

Fitbit was one of the first companies to offer fitness tracking devices, so it makes…

Three years ago, 1st Lt. Emily Núñez Cavness was the lone ROTC cadet at Middlebury College, in Vermont, headed for a career in the military.

“I would put my uniform on, and walk across campus, and receive a lot of confused or surprised looks,” said Núñez Cavness, 24, now the executive officer for a military intelligence company with 10th Special Forces Group, at Fort Carson, Colorado. “A lot of my classmates were curious about my service and why I wanted to serve ... I definitely felt…

Everyone wants to be noticed during Homecoming! With the help of Celebrity stylist Abraham Harris — who has worked with Tracey Edmonds, Angela Simmons and actress Lisa Arrindell Anderson, NewsOne shares this year’s top fall homecoming fashion trends for men and women, inspired by the most popular runway themes and celebrity looks. Incorporate these tips into your style choices and be sure to turn heads and leave a lasting impression this Homecoming.

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