Models Bronzing Tips

      With the negative effects of UV rays becoming more and more evident, you might think twice about laying out this summer to get that glow. With all the great bronzing products that are out, achieving the perfect fake tan is easy, no skin-damage required. I am making it easier for you to find the perfect self-tanner with these supermodel picks. Behati Prinslo's runway radiance is achieved with the Bare Bronze line of products by Victoria’s Secret. They have dedicated a whole line to the style of Brazilian bronzing called Bare Bronze, the Beauty of Brazil. Cindy Crawford gets her glow with Lancome's Flash Bronzer Airbrush, which has a multi angle spray. Liya Kebede coutours her famous cheekbones with the Physician's Formula Self-Tanning Veil with an attached brush. If you're looking for a bronze makeup, Daria Werbowy uses Dior Bronze Sun Powder Spray.

Model: Lindsey Wixon's Dream Prom Dress

     In September, Modelinia had an interview with Lindsey Wixson where they talked prom, high school, and dates while backstage at the Oscar de la Renta show. In between hair and makeup, Lindsey admitted to Modelinia that her dream designer for her prom dress is Jason Wu. Shortly after that interview, Wu's design team reached out to Lindsey that they would be happy to design the up and coming model's prom dress. Now that prom season is here, we finally get to see the dress! On Saturday night, the model became the best dressed at her prom. Lindsey celebrated in her dream gown, a bright blue off the shoulder dress. Classy and elegant, yet totally age appropriate.

Trend: Color-blocking

Color-blocked looks at Gucci SS11

Color-blocking was obviously the trend to watch this year. Some see this as a reaction against all the camel and beige from fall, or maybe further back to the nudes of last spring. One thing is for sure: we had it coming. Every designer you can think of has embraced the trend completely. Diane Von Furstenberg, Jil Sander, Louis Vuitton, Tory Burch, and Peter Som have all accepted the trend. The designer that has taken things further is Marc Jacobs whose collection was disco inspired with blocks of pink, orange, and purple all worn together. Even the hair at his show was color-blocked; the models were given orange and purple extensions. And then there was Gucci, where one look consisted of green harem pants, a purple tank top, and a tangerine jackets worn all at once. In my opinion, color-blocked separates are a safe investment because you can always wear one bright piece next season with a muted base. 

PFW: Top Trends

Video: Best of Paris Fashion Week ss11

In this year’s Paris Fashion Week, there were 3 clear winners on trends for the upcoming season:

-Transparency: from Comme des Garcons to Mugler, it has appeared in almost every version imaginable. Sheer tops? Check. Skirts? Check. Pants? Check. There’s no hiding behind these clothes.  

-Capes: fashion has its own caped heroines this season, and they are elegant, neat, and entrance making.

-Graphic black and white: Some things can be as clean and simple as black and white. Whether it’s a print to add interest to a simple silhouette, a geometric patchwork, or a simple black on white outfit, the color combination was a major theme on the Paris runways, even though the exact opposite (neon color blocking) was a trend in New York.

Trend: Fashionable Workout Wear

With every new season, gyms everywhere see their membership grow. In the past, exercising often meant that fashion had to be sacrificed but these days people can work towards a supermodel’s body in clothes models would actually approve of. Brands are noticing the desire of many woman to ditch their old sweatpants and college t-shirts and put on something they aren’t embarrassed to be seen in public wearing. Many sportswear brands are even looking to runway trends. Stella McCartney’s new Swim, Run and Weekend collections for Adidas, and also independent labels Sweaty Betty, Casall, Play by Sarah Reilly and So Low all pick up on this season’s trends like wide stripes and boldly clashing colors. Some sportswear brands are even going as far as copying certain designers. So Low has said they took major inspiration in their laser-printed patterns from the runway shows of Christopher Cane and Marios Schwab. Sweaty Betty also features a selection of palazzo pants, a major look on this season’s runways at Marc Jacobs. Adding to the fashionable workout wear frenzy is the amount of celebrities following the trend. Gwyneth Paltrow and Kim Kardashian are seen hitting the streets in their workout clothes long after class has ended. It is obvious; everyone will soon be wearing exercise clothes that they can easily transition into street clothes.