Mr. MFN eXquire, one of Hip Hop’s wildest personalities right now, has released a video for his track “Green Ranger” off his last EP Live Forever.
The Knockturnal was on the scene for The Color Purple Broadway cast soundtrack Listening Party on Thursday, February 11 at The W Hotel Times Square.
BMI‘s “How I Wrote That Song” is an annual pre-GRAMMY weekend event that celebrates GRAMMY winners and nominees, and serves as a platform for panelists to discuss the process of writing, producing and performing hit songs.
The Knockturnal was on the scene for The Color Purple Broadway cast soundtrack Listening Party on Thursday, February 11 at The W Hotel Times Square.
On Friday (February 12th), Grammy Award winning superstar Rihanna and Puma debuted their Fenty By Rihanna first season collection at New York Fashion Week. The collection consists of footwear, apparel and accessories for both women and men.
Rihanna drew inspiration for the collection from current Japanese street culture and tradition for the first full season. The superstar became Puma’s Ambassador and Creative Director in December 2014.
Before hitting the runway Rihanna told the Associated Press backstage, “I think design is a part of being creative. I enjoy creating and expressing the crazy things going on in my mind through something that people can see and that is tangible. That is the best part, being able to express yourself.”
“Fashion to me was just one of those things that came naturally,” Rihanna added. “I enjoy discovering it — all the different styles, finishes, fabrics, silhouettes. It’s not easy, but it doesn’t feel like work.”
Aside from Rihanna, those in attendance included Foxy Brown, Naomi Campbell, Edward Enniful, Sofia Richie, Chris Rock, Travis $cott, Jaelen Strong, SZA, Young Thug, Pete Wentz, Anna Wintour, as well as models Bella Hadid, Gigi Hadid, and Stella Maxwell.
The Fenty By Puma collection will be available in retail stores in September 2016.
Never one to stick to the status quo, Rachel Antonoff transported us back to the Mad Men age Broadway style in her Fall 2016 presentation on Thursday. In lieu of the classic runway and techno beat, guests were treated to a staged production of a “A Secretary is Not a Toy” from How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying.
For the collection, Antonoff was inspired by secretaries and working women throughout time. She referenced characters from iconic films such as The Apartment, Baby Boom, and Working Girl. Featuring blush tones, lipstick swatch prints and touches of denim, the collection radiates sophisticated femininity that can easily transition to everyday life, but what really caught our attention was the modern take on 1960’s beauty looks on the dancers.
The Knockturnal went backstage to get the inside scoop on nails and hair complete with the full step by step break down on how to get the look.
NAILS
Manicurist MISS POP for KISS Products, Inc. created not one but a total of 5 playful nail art looks designed exclusively for the presentation.
“They are so playful and fun. These are direct translation. I’m not doing minimalist abstractions, I’m doing literal prints. Eyes have been really big on nails, and I think the new eye is lips. I love putting lips on tips. It just feels natural,” says Miss Pop.
Check out the step by step guide on how to re-create the looks below!
LOOK #1: LIPSTICK TESTER
•Find the correct size imPRESS Manicure Oval in Lighten Up to fit your nails then place onto double stick tape to allow for easy designing
•On a plastic dish or piece of foil, pour out KISS Gel Strong Polish in Vampire
•Using your KISS Salon Secrets Nail Art Tool Kit thin brush, stagger three short strokes side by side onto the nail to form a cluster, repeat on each nail
•Repeat the last two steps with the remaining polish shades, Bloody Lips and Dorothy
•Allow a few minutes for nail art look to set, then seal with a topcoat
•When nails are dry, apply imPRESS to natural nails
LOOK #2: GRID WITH WHITE TIP
•Find the correct size KISS 100-Count Active Oval Nails then place onto double stick tape to allow for easy designing
•Paint KISS 100-Count Active Oval Nails with two coats of KISS Gel Strong Polish in Secret Pearl
•Using the KISS Nail Artist Paint in white, draw a horizontal line through the middle of each nail
•Fill in the top half of your nail with the white polish
•Draw three evenly spaced vertical lines from the bottom of the nail (at the cuticle) up to the horizontal line
•Next, draw two or three evenly spaced horizontal lines from your cuticle up to the white tip
•Allow a few minutes for polish to set, then seal with topcoat
•When nails are dry, apply to natural nails
LOOK #3 & #4: HOT RED LIPS
•Find the correct size imPRESS Manicure Oval in Lighten Up for white base or imPRESS Gel Manicure in So, So Stellar for mauve base then place onto double stick tape to allow for easy designing
•Use the thin brush from the KISS Salon Secret Nail Art Tool Kit and dip into the KISS Strong Gel Polish in Bloody Lips (red)
•Paint a small pair of plump red lips at the bottom left side of the nail
•Using KISS Nail Artist Paint in black, create a bowed line in the center of the lips
•Allow a few minutes to set then seal with topcoat
LOOK #5: PINK GEOMETRIC
•Find the correct size imPRESS Manicure Oval in Lighten Up then place onto double stick tape to allow for easy designing
•Using KISS Gel Strong Polish in Dorothy (magenta), paint the top half of your nail with a diagonal stroke (can use a KISS Design Perfection as a guide). Your nail should look like two triangles
•Allow a few minutes for polish to set
•Next, using KISS Gel Strong Polish in Vampire (deep red), swipe horizontally across your nail to create a thick straight French line at the tip
•Allow a few minutes for polish to set, seal with a topcoat
FEATURED PRODUCTS:
•imPRESS Manicure Oval ($6.99/Target)
•KISS Nail Artist Paint & Stencil Kit in Gala ($6.99/Walgreens)
•KISS 100 Full Cover Nails ($5.99/CVS)
•KISS Gel Strong Polish ($3.99/Kmart)
•KISS Salon Secrets Nail Art Tool Kit ($5.00/Walmart)
HAIR
Inspiration: “The collection was inspired by a 1960’s secretary with a modern twist. I created bows in the hair with a slight flip that gave it this cool, undone vibe. A pencil is added to the bun to match the playfulness of the clothes. Not every woman looks good with one hairstyle, so I enjoyed working with Rachel in creating three distinct, yet cohesive looks.”
– Linh Nguyen, Lead Stylist
LOOK #1: Half Up Bow
- Prep wet hair with Redken Full Frame 07 Volumizing Mousse for added texture and hold.
- Blow dry hair smooth, leaving the natural texture.
- Use a 1.5 inch curling iron to add a soft wave to the hair.
- Pull hair from in front of the ear in an upwards motion to create a small half ponytail, leaving some fringe loose at the front. Tie with an elastic.
- Take thin sections from the ponytail and coat with Fashion Works 12 Versatile Spray to create a “ribbon” effect. Then pin the hair into the shape of a small bow.
LOOK #2: High Pony Tail
- Prep wet hair with Redken Full Frame 07 Volumizing Mousse for added texture.
- Blow dry hair smooth, leaving the natural texture.
- Using a mason brush, pull the hair into a high ponytail, in line with the cheekbone/top of the ear.
- Spray Fashion Work 12 Versatile Spray throughout for additional hold.
- Using a 1.5 inch curling iron to curl the pony tail in sections.
- Brush into one bouncy tail.
- Finish with Fashion Work 12 Versatile Spray for hold and shine.
LOOK #3: Soft Bun
- Prep wet hair with Redken Full Frame 07 Volumizing Mousse for added texture and hold.
- Blow dry hair smooth, leaving the natural texture.
- Pull the hair back into a low ponytail, keeping the hair soft and slightly loose against the head.
- Twist the ponytail lightly, wrap and secure into a bun.
- Using Braid 03 Defining Lotion on your fingertips put a finishing touch on some of the loose hair going back into the bun.
- Finish with Fashion Work 12 Versatile Spray
FEATURED PRODUCTS:
- Redken Full Frame 07 Voluminizing Mousse, $18.50, shopsalon.com/salonstore/cutlersalon
- Redken Braid Aid 03 Defining Lotion, $25, shopsalon.com/salonstore/cutlersalon
- Redken Fashion Works 12 Versatile Hairspray, $17, shopsalon.com/salonstore/cutlersalon
Sarah Kugelman, President and Founder of skyn ICELAND, worked with her team of skincare experts to prep and treat skin so all of the models looked beautiful and flowing using the following regimen:
- STEP 1: CLEANSE
- Glacial Cleansing Cloths for Eyes
- Glacial Cleansing Cloths
- STEP 2: MINIMIZE POURS
- Pure Pore Minimizer
- STEP 3: PREP EYES
- Hydro Cool Firming Eye Gels
- Icelandic Relief Eye Cream
- STEP 4: MOISTURIZE/TREAT
- Hydro Cool Firming Face Gels
- Arctic Face Oil
- dry/dehydrated skin
- Pure Cloud Cream
- dry/irritable skin
- the ANTIDOTE Cooling Daily Lotion
- combination/oily skin
- Arctic Hydrating Balm
- very dry skin
- STEP 5: HYDRATE AND SET MAKE-UP
- Arctic Face Mist
On Thursday Feb. 11, Mixology Clothing Company partnered with W Hotel Union Square to throw a fashion week party to celebrate their new social media campaign #howimix. The event was hosted in the Great Room, where there was a live DJ event, open bar, and photobooth provided by Vodka Marionette. Guests included Jordyn Jones, DJ Xenia Ghali, and Entertainment Tonight correspondent Carly Steel.
The idea behind Mixology’s #howimix campaign is to inspire the fashionable girl who doesn’t want to break the bank with an all designer wardrobe by buying one or two statement pieces they can wear forever and mix high and low fashion. Instagram users can hashtag their photos and share inspiration with each other, building a community of Mixology shoppers.
The W New York – Union Square is located in the 1911 beaux arts Guardian Life building. Central to glamorous shopping, electric music venues and a dynamic art culture, it is a contemporary spot for you to see and be seen.
Photo Credit: Travis W. Keyes
MAC Cosmetics Lead makeup designer Gordon Espinet and lead nails designer Keri Blair talk inspiration for Desigual’s show at #NYFW.
One thing I will never advocate for is the healthy eating trends that are going viral today. I don’t understand juice cleanses, no-carb diets, or the insane hype for super foods like acai berries and goji berries. That being said, Mexican food is one of my guilty pleasures because they definitely don’t hold back on their cheeses, carbs and deliciousness.
Desigual’s Fall/Winter 2016 collection features striking patterns, heavy textiles, and a nod to fashion’s past.