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Bag it! (Summer Edition)

Summer's coming, which means it's time to upgrade your collection of trusty shoulder companions. And the ContentMode team is here to help - we've curated a diverse assortment of the best bags out on the net right now.   

GET THE BAG: 

1. Costume National "Parigi" handbag, $1740
2. Mugler sac bag, $1850
3. Topshop mini satchel, $36
4. Opening Ceremony "OC NY" bag, $750
5. Proenza Schouler "PS1" bag, $1325
6. Alexander Wang "Rockie - Black Nickel" bag, $795
7. Alexander Wang "Emile" satchel, $995
8. Saint Laurent duffle 6 bag, $2150

Spring Into This Season's New Jackets

Say good-bye to those heavy, layered jackets of winter and hello to the lighter jackets of spring! ContentMode selects some of this season's chicest picks.

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GET THE LOOK:

1. 3.1 Phillip Lim taffeta coat, $650
2. KENZO stripe anorak, $975
3. Topshop unlined parka, $120
4. Tsumori Chisato hooded trench, $1090
5. A.P.C. leopard-print parka, $485
6. Rihanna for River Island shirt parka, $350
7. Moncler S "Hinata" coat, $1095
8. Moncler reversible parka, $1250

Burberry Spring 2013 beauties

 

By, Deborah Ferguson

    How often do you shop for seasonal tones of make up if your'e not a make up artist? I never do, I keep a stash of year round basics in my shoulder bag and a separate set in my travel bag: Chanel for the eyes, NARs for the cheeks and lips, Laura Mercier for my uber dark under eye circles and of course my Dr Hauschka Rose day cream and Jiva Apoha face oil. 

   As I'm not a beauty editor or a beauty blogger I thought my trial and error of various beauty products would give an authentic review rather than a slanted view and btw we (contentmode) don't have any beauty product advertisers that might leave me obligated to favor.

 So it's officially time to  start sampling the options that I see our contributing make up artists and hair stylists use to create  high level of editorial beauty. Note: there is a difference between a 19 year old model's skin being touched up between shots and anyone over the age of 30, and can these products stand the wear of 12 hours no touch ups if youre not 19 years old? 

   Burberry was top of my list to try not only for their theory of sheer beauty but for the selective ingredients that are benefical for the skin.  This is a new branch of the Burberry brand;  known for their high level of quality,design, and branding integrity. I can confirm packaging and quality of the product meets the price point, and it does create the sheer glowing English rose look that I do remember coveting while living/gowing up  in London.

   Here's my check list that one must own and add to one's cosmetic kit that will create a lasting natural sheer look that is trending now and especially in the humid NYC months ahead.

Sheer Concealer and Sheer foundation: both light weight and didn't enhance my fine lines and were long lasting, moisturizing. The packaging is amazing these dont pop open in your bag and spill.

Glow Blush:  It's based with wild rose extract and goes on as a sheer natural glow, always a great beauty aid when your face needs a quick touch up.

Effortless Mascara: How can you not love a mascara that accelerates lash growth and prevents the racoon eyes taking effect while youre eyes are watering from a good laugh? Love the easy to use brush.

 

 

And now for the lips: Notes on packaging, the magnetic lid ensures that those annoying particles of dust in your bag don't creep onto the lip stick and shock you with a rough application of what should be smooth.

Lip Mist Lipstick in nude honey: Ok the 1960's nude lip is trending for S/S13, this is the softer,sheer version that wont look overdone or pasty.

Lip Cover lipstick in Rosewood: a classic semi sheer tone that lasts for hours, moisturizes with anti aging ceramides; great for day or night.

Lip Glow/ Gloss: a nice shiney touch that does't create an over done look, instead it "plumps" the lips naturally and has a sheer hint of color.

Available at:

www.burberry.com

www.saksfithavenue.com

Images by: DF for Contentmode Copyright 2013

Waisted in Paris: A/W 13 RTW shows : Givenchy,Dior, Balenciaga,Costume National

A/W 13 RTW trends

By, Deborah Ferguson

    The peplum silhouette re invented, re cut, re fabricated into exits that will keep a 1980's trend (originally 1940s) alive and waist focused. It's a feminine and flattering cut that is often re interpreted in a cold modern way.

   A favorite peplum inspired exit at the Paris shows was the most inventive:  Givenchy's removeable duvet waist accessory? Not quite a corset but more a zip off padded peplum in matching prints, monchromatic, silk etc.  Dior, Stella McCartney, Costume National and Roland Mouret had the best re cut /modernized peplum tops ; strapeless being the largest common theme.

  Last but not least : Alexander Wang's premiere collection as CD of Balenciaga. First impression subliminal and uber understated,fun way to stay on the waisted in Paris trend. Important note: the furry peplum top that has a dual purpose (your hands and wrists have a RTW bult in muff).  

Left to Right:

Christian Dior, Stella McCartney, Balenciaga, Givenchy, Costume National, Roland Mouret

Fall 2013 Outerwear Trends: Burberry Prorsum, Prada, Gucci,Jil Sander

 

 Fall 2013   Highlights from Milan and London fashion week.

 

 Strongest Trends in outerwear:

Belted coats; A long black belt will be a Fall 2013 essential to nip the waist of your winter coat. A coat silhouette trend that was strong in Milan: full skirted fitted bodice (1950's inspired) coats noted in the Prada show. 

L to R

Burberry Prorsum,Trussardi, Jil Sander, Marni, Prada

 

Fall 2013 Dress trends: Off the shoulder, plunging v neckline for daywear dresses. Prada repeated a similar open neck/slouching off the shoulder silouette in different fabrics with an under layer.  Grazing the shoulder necklines are sexy and retro. The 1950's semi fitted dresses silhouette are being re shaped for Fall 2013

L to R

Jonathan Saunders,Antonio Marras, Prada, Dolce Gabbana,Prada

ISSUE 9 ContentMode & actor Scoot McNairy in Oscar nominated film "ARGO"

February 24,2013

By, Deborah Ferguson

Editor in Chief : Contentmode.com

   Pre Oscar thoughts: Is Argo going to win best picture? This year it's a tight competition. Regardless ARGO  has won the  best Film award: Golden Globes, Best Directing, Best ensemble cast (Sag) etc. The  theme of Contentmode 's 9th issue is Cinema/Movie. I thought it was a perfect theme to highlight nominated artists whether it be: SAG, Oscar, Golden Globe, Tony, etc and we have a few of the best in our new  issue.

  We produced a fashion shoot with actor: Scoot McNairy who's role in Oscar nominated "ARGO" has a hair raising /pivotal moment in the film. This isn't his first time working with Ben Affleck. As he is in Australia shooting a new film 'Rover" and not able to attend the Oscars it was a perfect excuse to share his interview about his current and up coming roles and his first close encounter with Ben Affleck. 

                          http://contentmode.com/issue9/scoot-mcnairy/

 

BTS with Scoot McNairy in The Music Building NYC

10 pm to 12 AM: Scoot arrives post shoot day of up coming film in which he co-stars with Liam Neeson and Julianne Moore.  I had fun styling him in S/S 13 runway looks from Burberry Prorsum, John Varvatos, Billy Reid, Marni and TopMan. 

  

 

Scott McMahan : Grooming moment

Thank you : Kate Orne and team, Scott MCMahan (Grooming),The Music Building Management team for allowing us to shoot where ever into the late hours.

Trending in Fur: London and Milan A/W 13 RTW collections

By, Deborah Ferguson

  Faux fur, real fur trending via the teddy bear texture silhouetted in pop tops, dresses, skirts, eyewear, faux (fur) hawks, shoulder bags. Simone Rocha and Ryan Lo in London had the best tongue and cheek faux fur silhouettes; Simone Rocha's blouse and skirt ensemble and Ryan Lo's pink exit were the stand outs.

   Milan Fashion week opened with Fendi A/W 13 collection; presenting fur everything ; eye wear, hair pieces (hence the new Furhawk trend has landed), handbags, gorgeous patch work coats, pop tops,and  tunics. 

L to R

Fendi, Ryan Lo (Fashion East),Simone Rocha,Unique/TopShop,JW Anderson, Christopher Kane

 

 

Fendi A/W 12: fur coated and Fur hawked

 

London Fashion Week A/W 13 Trending : Patent leather & sheer Latex

By, Deborah Ferguson

 

   London Fashion Week: Second prominent A/W 13 RTW trend  Patent leather and or latex (semi sheer);

 Designers such as Burberry Prorsum, Meadham Kirchhoff, Pam Hogg designed silhouettes in patent leather and semi sheer latex. I favored the Burberry Prorsum semi sheer latex pencil skirts paired with print briefs peeking through for underneath.  Meadham Kirchhoff created patent leather goth princesses and french maids in latex. Pam Hogg's (often referenced ) club/performanced silhouettes were the perfect flashback to her roots and authentic style that only a few who endured all nighters at clubs like: Taboo can truly appreciate.

L to R:

Pam Hogg,Simone Rocha,Burberry Prorsum,Huishan Zhang, Roksanda Illincic, Meadham Kirchhoff,Jonathan Saunders

London Fashion Week A/W 13 Trending : collaged prints

By, Deborah Ferguson

 

 London Fashion Week serves as my template of trends for each season. Designers such as: Simone Rocha, Louise Gray, Meadham Kirchhoff, Peter Pilotto are at the the top of my list. A few surprise shows by RTW designers that otherwise choose NYC: Tom Ford being the most prominent to be part of the LFW calendar.

Meanwhile prominent trends for Autumn /Winter 2013 @ London Fashion Week

Print collaging was presented in color, black and white with slight African tribal prints inspiration.

L to R:

Peter Pilotto, Louise Gray,Christopher Kane, Tom Ford, Clements Ribeiro 

Burberry Prorsum Autumn/Winter 2013 RTW: "Trench Kisses"

February 18,2013

London: Burberry Prorsum Fall/Winter RTW collection

' A collection of classic and Christine Wheeler' are the theme of Christopher Bailey's Collection for Burberry Prorsum 2013 Autumn/Winter collection. A strong underlying theme of the late 1950's early 1960's perfectly re interpreted with PVC and high tech fabrics. The early 1960's silouettes (column dresses, shell dress, topcoats,cabans and trench coats) are  excellent "go tos" . I feel this period has been referenced alot in RTW as of late and understably; most women want to feel understated and chic. 

 Heart prints, leopard prints, bold striping dominated the prints and some suprising metal eyeleting. The fringed eyelet " crush" bags were interesting but the small leopard print clutches a and the kitten heels were the strongest touch to an over all sleek and sexy collection. 

 

Make up: Wendy Rowe using Burberry  golden glow with Trench kiss lips

Hair: Neil Moodie

Music: Live performance by: tom Odell

 Burberry Prorsum London: Feb 18 2013

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NuNZ2JUpYOo&feature=youtu.be