RUNWAY Cover Interview with Nancy O’Dell

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Thank you Nancy, for taking the time to speak with me today. Runway is honored to have you as our Fall 2014 feature.

 

I am so honored to be on the Runway cover! Thank you!

 

 

We must start with your style! You always look gorgeous, from the set to the red carpet; your style is effortlessly glamorous. Is there anything specific you look for when choosing your pieces, or is there a favorite designer that you love to wear?

 

Thank you again…very much. When I choose clothes, I tend to like fitted, structured clothing and that’s in both my personal life and my work life on-camera. A more tailored look with clean lines makes the clothes look neater and more fashionable. And I feel that way whether I am wearing something casual or dressy. For the show, I wear a very classic look. In my personal life, I like clothing that has a little edge. For example, I wear a lot of Helmut Lang, Alexander Wang and Rag & Bone in my personal life. I’m also always looking for clothing that is comfortable, so a must-have for all year round is a good pair of black leggings. Leggings can go with most any top and they are so comfy. I also think a little casual dress is a staple, as it is so easy to slip on. You can even wear it with flip-flops and still look fashionable. Parker makes great little dresses. Other designers I love are Maje, Milly, ALC, BCBG a and I splurge on Alexander McQueen!

 

 

You get to see thousands of gowns come down the red carpet each year. Which designer do you believe hits it out of the park, time and time again, when it comes to making a woman look and feel her best?

 

Zac Posen always designs amazing red carpet dresses, as he embraces a woman’s body and her curves. Zac custom-made a gorgeous red gown for me for the Met Gala and I felt like such a princess in it. Another favorite designer of mine is Carmen Marc Valvo. His gowns have that tailored look, which I love, and they are usually classic, yet have a little different something to them. Elie Saab is another favorite. I’ll never forget that gorgeous gown he did for Halle Berry when she won the Oscar. Also, I think Jason Wu, who hit it out of the park when he designed First Lady Michelle Obama’s one-shouldered white chiffon inaugural ball gown, just keeps the home runs coming on the red carpet!

 

 

Which interview have you been most inspired by, and would you share what it was that inspired you?

 

That’s an easy question to answer…Oprah! I have always admired her as a journalist as well as her positivity and strength. But what impressed me most about Oprah was what happened when the cameras stopped rolling. She is who you think she is. She never waivers from being that same lovely, positive person that people see on TV.

 

 

In addition to being one of America’s most beloved journalists, you are also a top-selling author. “Full of Life” debuted in the top three of motherhood books, while your children’s app series “Little Ashby” is doing extremely well. Are there any other literary plans on the horizon that the readers can look forward to?

 

Little Ashby: Star Reporter is a literary project very near and dear to my heart. I was so excited when it debuted as one of the top Apps on ITunes. As a result, we turned the App into a book and I certainly plan to do more Little Ashby books in the future. I always say I decided on my career as a reporter because it is ever changing (the people, the subject, the places), and therefore, I am always learning something on every interview. I love to learn and so do kids, especially if it is fun. Kids can’t just travel around the globe in reality, but they can via an App or book! And that is the reason why I created the little reporter character, Little Ashby, and her FUNtastic crew. Little Ashby allows little ones to be able to go on adventures, exploring all the places in the world while learning so much in the process. As far as telling stories, one thing many people don’t know is that I love to produce shows as well. It gives me even more freedom in the way a story is crafted. I have a new show in the works, which I am producing for the Reelz Channel. And I’ve produced for HGTV, as I am obsessed with furniture and all things home. I think I love interior design so much, as it truly is another way of telling a story. Furniture and homes have meaning, history, and thus stories of their own.

 

 

 

 

Speaking of your app’s namesake, your daughter Ashby is just darling! Does she understand yet what you do for a living? Does she dream of being a reporter too?

 

I think she is just now starting to understand what I do for a living. Not too long ago, she asked me, “Mama, why do people stop and ask to take pictures with you?” She then proceeded to say, “I don’t understand. You’re just Mama.” I couldn’t have loved more that she said that. She also had a little friend of hers run up to me the other day and say, “I saw you last night on TV.” To which Ashby replied, “Oh yea? Well, she’s my Mama!” She’s not quite ready to share me with the world and this mama takes quite a bit of pride in that bond. As far as her future as a possible reporter, she certainly has the story-telling skills. She makes up stories all the time and writes them in her journal. But right now, she dreams of being a veterinarian. She LOVES animals and loves every single one of them. If we see a dog or a cat, she wants to stop and speak to it and asks me a ton of questions about it. It is more than just a child typically loving animals. She told me the other day that she wanted to start a home for all the homeless animals in the world. So sweet!

 

 

You recently appeared on ABC Family’s new series, Mystery Girls, alongside Tori Spelling and Jennie Garth. What was that experience like, and how does playing yourself in a fictional setting differ from real life?

 

I had a great time on the set of Mystery Girls. I have known Tori for quite a while, so it was nice to be a part of her show. It was quite the stretch playing myself… ha ha. At least I didn’t have to study my character to do the part! The biggest difference is obviously, that it was scripted. In real life, one of the best things about being a journalist is you never know how the interview is going to go and you change your questions and the phrasing of them based on how it is going and on what the celebrity is saying.

 

 

As a journalist, author, producer, spokesperson, wife and mother, you have a lot on your plate. How do you find balance in it all? In addition, do you have any advice for mom’s who are also juggling kids and a busy career?

 

To be honest with you, I don’t know if life ever feels totally balanced. I’d probably describe it as a juggling act instead of balancing! (smile) However, one thing I have learned to do which I think helps me to feel more balanced is to live “in the moment.” My husband told me to always try to think about that and to do that. Because if I am with my daughter and I am stressing about something at work, then the stress is taking over that precious moment. I really try to enjoy the moment I am in and actually turn my brain off to whatever is adding the stress. I do want my daughter to see a strong woman as an example growing up. I want her to know that she, too, can go afterher dreams and pursue a career that makes her happy. For that reason—being an example for her—I think that is a benefit of being a working mom. However, I make it a point to be at every one of her events… every soccer game, every recital, and every school performance. I remember my parents being there for everything I did and I want to be there for everything my daughter does. It’s one of the reasons I usually get up super early. Sometimes I get up as early as 4:30 or 5 a.m. and do paper or computer work in the mornings while the kids are sleeping. That way, I don’t feel as if it is time spent away from them. I also workout super early, as getting in exercise is a key to keeping things balanced. And here’s some advice for busy moms: It is so easy to get exercise while spending amazing quality time with your kids. My daughter loves to play tag and my stepsons love to play dodge ball. So many days when I come home, we play tag or dodge ball with the whole family. We have a blast and I burn crazy calories in the process!

 

 

Philanthropy seems to be a big part of who you are. You support quite a few charities including Best Buddies and March of Dimes, as well as founding Betty’s Battle, in honor of your mother, that raises money and awareness for ALS. Can you tell us a little more about that organization?

 

Betty’s Battle is named after one of the most beautiful people who ever lived, my mother, Betty. It was formed in conjunction with the Muscular Dystrophy Association. MDA provided me and my family the wisdom we needed to handle ALS after Mom was diagnosed. They provided expert medical care, told us about the latest ALS research and clinical trials, and kept us informed about what might happen next and what equipment we would need. From the beginning, MDA told us they would be there for us every step of the way – and they were. My hope is that MDA’s Betty’s Battle will be able to fund the research necessary to find a cure, so other families don’t have to go through this like my family did. I want to humanize ALS, so people understand what it does both to those who have it, and to their families. ALS took one of the sweetest people who ever walked this earth. I want to do whatever I can to stop it from taking somebody else’s loved one.

 

 

Before we wrap, let’s get back to fashion. As a wife and mom, what is your typical casual, weekend-wear?

 

Sweat suits and workout gear! And the good thing is, nowadays you don’t have to look frumpy in them. There are so many fashionable choices out today when it comes to casual clothes. For example, I found the most stylish, beautiful lounge pant and jacket by Anna Kouture. And then there is Lulu Lemon for workout attire. They have so many cute choices. I will put on my Lulu Lemon workout pants and jacket when I wake up in the morning, go run my errands while feeling put together in them and be all ready for a workout or to play with my kids outside when I get home.

 

 

Any favorite Fall fashion trends you are looking forward to this season?

 

Mini-Dresses, 60’s style, are a big Fall trend. And I love mini-dresses as they make me feel so flirty and fun. Wear them with tights and you have a totally mod look. You are also going to see a lot of sportswear this fall. No, not workout attire but pieces like cute shorts. You can even make the look work for the office by pairing silk shorts with a blouse or blazer. I also love all the skirts we are seeing which are ankle-length but sheer from the thigh down. It appears as if you are covered up, but you aren’t really. Again, it’s classy yet sexy at the same time. Pastel colors are big this fall as well.

 

 

As a spokesperson for Rusk, a trendy hair care and style line, can you tell us about your favorite products? And how do you keep your hair looking so healthy?

 

I have been obsessed with RUSK products ever since I first started in entertainment. So the relationship with RUSK for me to be their spokesperson came naturally. They create products which are both amazing for styling and for the health of your hair. I’m loving RUSK Deepshine Lustre Advanced Marine Therapy right now. My hair gets so damaged and dried out from all the styling I do on a daily basis, but when I put this product in, it is like magic. My hair comes out feeling super healthy, moist and shiny. It’s a miracle product! Speaking of miracles, I also love the RUSK Multi 12-in-1 Miracle Leave-In Treatment. It addresses all of my hair needs like adding shine, smoothing, controlling frizz, and it seals my hair color. Plus, it’s lightweight and doesn’t weigh my hair down!

 

 

What are three beauty items you can’t travel without? As well as three “mom-essentials”?

 

Beauty items for travel:

 

Leggings for style and comfort – You gotta be comfortable on a plane!

 

Neutrogena Mineral Sheers Compact Powder-It is inexpensive, yet gives you a beautiful finish. It’s in this great little compact with a mirror built into a separate compartment, which is helpful on a plane.

 

RUSK W8less hair spray – I never go without this in my purse. Sometimes I have to go straight to an interview right off the plane. W8less gives me hold, but doesn’t make my hair crunchy and unbrushable. That’s important when you have to go all day!

 

Mom-essentials:

 

Kleenex – Gotta have that for those little noses!

 

Hand-Sanitizer – Think of all the things you touch in an airport. I love Cleanwell, which kills 99.9% of germs yet contains no harsh chemicals.

 

iPad – You have to have some entertainment for the longer flights. There are so many fantastic educational apps that are so much fun for kids when they are learning!

 

 

Lastly, any encouraging words for those looking to follow in your footsteps?

 

I would love to share encouraging words for those wanting to pursue a career similar to mine. In this business, and in pretty much every business, you are going to have so many people tell you that you cannot achieve what you are setting out to do. Don’t listen to that. I tell everyone to go after the career they want to achieve and that if they are willing to put in the hard work, chances are they will be very successful. Recently, my alma mater, Clemson University, honored me with an Honorary Doctorate, and I gave the commencement speech to the graduates. I told them “don’t ever let anybody ever tell you ‘no.’” I remember when I first started working as a reporter for a local station, a news director at another station told me, “You don’t want to be a journalist or news reporter. They are all a dime a dozen, you’ll never make it.” I am glad I never listened to him, because if I had, I wouldn’t be where I am today, and I love what I do. Always pursue what you want to pursue and don’t be afraid of failure

RUNWAY Interviews Mistresses Rochelle Aytes

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You play April Malloy in ABC’s Mistresses. Tell us a little about your character. Do you relate to her on any level?

April is a single mom and the nurturing, moral center of the group. However, this season she becomes a bit more free-spirited and daring ! I can relate to April’s endurance. No matter how much she has been through, April handles every shocking and heart-breaking situation with great strength.

Do you have an on-set bestie or favorite relationship on the show?

I don’t have an on-set bestie. I actually love working with everyone. Each of my relationships on the show brings out a different quality in April. Whether it’s her being a mom to Lucy, letting loose with her girlfriends or getting hot and steamy with my new love interest! I think that in itself is so much fun to explore every day.

Do you have any morning rituals to help prepare for a long day of filming?

My morning ritual is coffee, coffee, coffee!

One thing we noticed watching you on Mistresses was that radiant skin! What do you do to keep your skin so smooth and bright?

My favorite skin products are Face 4 Humanity’s organic face serum, and Arbonne products, especially their exfoliator and mask.

What is your ideal environment for studying lines and getting into character?

I just need to be alone in my home with peace and quiet to study.

If you could co-star with any actor or actress in the world, dead or alive, who would you choose?

If I could co-star with anyone in the world it would be with Meryl Streep.

You’ve done some public speaking about overcoming adversity. Is there a specific message you’d like to share with those having trouble on their path to success?

I would just encourage them to not give up. The ones who don’t make it are the ones who stopped pursuing their dream. Pursue it with a vengeance and do not be afraid to fail because that is where character is built.

Fill in the blank: After a long day on set, the first thing I want to do is _________.

Take a shower and have a glass of red wine.


What would be your dream role?

My dream role would be to combine my love for dance and acting together!

Do you have any other exciting projects coming up we should look out for?

I worked on a fun indie film called My Favorite Five, a romantic comedy written and directed by Paul Hannah.

Where can we go to keep up with your exciting adventures?

You can always stay in the loop with my adventures via Instagram (rochel- leaytes4real) or Twitter (rochelleaytes).

Photographer: Viktorija Pashuta
Photographer Assistant: David Ramirez
Wardrobe Stylist: Tiffani Chynel
Makeup: Ashley Gomila
Hair: Tre Major

Fall Sweets

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We know that the ideal holiday diet scenario goes something like this: no carbs + no sugar = you will fit into your sequin leggings when the ball drops come New Years. However, for most of us, that’s not reasonable, and it’s been proven that abstaining completely can actually lead to over indulging in the long run.

Instead, try eating smaller portions of the delectable treats you crave when the season of pumpkin and spice and everything nice is upon us. You can also alter your favorite recipes into healthier versions for a win/win situation. If you crave traditional Pumpkin Pie, try a creamy Pumpkin Pie Pudding for guilt-free goodness. If you enjoy lighter fare, but still want a hint of sweet, Lavender Scented Strawberries with honey cream are a light, luxurious dessert to serve at your own autumn soiree. If you crave a bowl of ice cream before the winter chill is upon us, you can switch to frozen yogurt or coconut milk based ice creams. So Delicious developed an entire line of dairy-free options that are kinder to your waistline than traditional ice cream. As for toppings, choose fall market finds like warm roasted nuts or apples drizzled in caramel.

And who doesn’t adore chocolate? Instead of milk chocolate, opt for heart-healthy dark chocolate, or a mug of hot cocoa made from pure cacao beans. You still satisfy your sweet craving, but save yourself quite a bit of sugar. Chocolate is also a great addition when melted and drizzled over muffins or fruit dishes.

Lastly, you simply can’t miss out on good ol’ fashion baking this time of year. Wrapping up a basket of muffins for a neighbor, or nibbling on a fresh baked donut as the leaves change color, is just something we don’t want to give up. Search for organic ingredients and infuse fruit, veggies and healthy or gluten free grains to make it healthier. A big tip to avoiding the sugar crash is to omit table sugar all together and bake with Agave nectar, raw honey or a natural sugar substitute. You can also replace oil with lighter options such as applesauce or bananas, so that you can still maintain the level of moisture you are used to.

Fall is a time to be creative, a time to come together with friends and family and bake goodies over good conversation. A fun challenge would be to host a potluck and have everyone bring something that is under 200 calories per serving. It gets everyone thinking outside the box, supports the local organic food community, and you have fun.

And isn’t that what this time of year is all about?

Kenzo: A portrait of Kenzo Takada

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Kenzo Takada — Behind the Masks

The years of relentless work, passionate ambition, sleepless nights, and legendary Parisian evenings never changed Kenzo Takada’s love of freedom. If anything, they deepened it.

“The world is beautiful,” he says with an amused smile as he welcomes us into his home.

Our meeting takes place inside a magnificent Haussmann apartment in Paris. The atmosphere is unexpectedly restrained. While I naturally gravitate toward something more Babylonian, everything here is controlled with quiet precision — almost Japanese in its minimalism. On the doorbell are two discreet initials: K.T.

From this moment on, Kenzo becomes Mr. Takada.

Having tea at the home of Kenzo Takada feels less like an interview and more like entering a private world suspended between memory, elegance, and humor. Almost immediately after I sit down, he confides that he applied extra face cream the night before so his features would not appear too drawn this morning.

“Do I look alright?” he asks, gently touching his skin.

He needn’t worry. He looks decades younger than his age.

AN ENCOUNTER

Kenzo Takada grew up in Himeji, in post-war Japan, as the fifth of seven children. Possessing an astonishing memory — much like his favorite animal, the elephant — he nevertheless recalls almost nothing about his father.

“He wasn’t around,” he says quietly, unwilling to elaborate further.

Paradoxically, his mother remains a vivid and lasting presence in his mind.

“I was fascinated by my mother. She was omnipresent, and incredibly elegant in the kimonos she wore so beautifully.”

When asked what childhood evokes for him, his response is immediate and concise:

“I didn’t like school.”

There was a reason for that. Dyslexia made his academic years difficult, and even today oral expression remains a source of insecurity.

“I often feel as though I don’t know how to speak,” admits this seemingly shy man who nevertheless expresses himself through countless artistic forms.

At the age of ten, the West entered his imagination through cinema.

“My first American films opened me to Western culture. What fascinated me most were the beds. I didn’t know they existed. I asked my mother to make me one inside the cupboard where we stored cushions.”

A few years later, Tokyo’s prestigious Bunka Fashion College opened its doors to male students for the first time. Kenzo Takada immediately enrolled, despite fierce opposition from his father.

“University was never for me.”

To finance his studies, he sold tofu and worked as a construction painter.

“Yes,” he laughs, “I painted apartments for six months to pay my rent.”

He remembers feeling completely overwhelmed during his first year at Bunka.

“When I entered the school, I felt beneath everyone else. I understood nothing.”

Then came the encounter that changed everything.

“In my second year, a lecturer returned from France and transformed my life.”

Her name was Mrs. Koike.

Kenzo credits her with giving him the courage to leave Japan for Paris.

“I was able to travel because I won a competition for a Japanese fashion magazine. It allowed me to be published and earn some money.”

Following Mrs. Koike’s advice, he traveled to France by ship in order to discover the world gradually rather than arriving suddenly by plane.

On November 20, 1964, he embarked on a journey that would later define his entire creative identity. Singapore, Hong Kong, Bombay, Colombo, Djibouti, Alexandria — every stop left a visual imprint that would eventually reappear in his collections.

More than fifty years later, he still recalls every color, emotion, and sensation from the voyage.

“That trip transformed me. It opened me to the idea of cultural mixing, to the unknown, and to cuisines from around the world.”

Kenzo arrived in Paris on January 1st after celebrating New Year’s Eve aboard the ship. Yet his first impression of the city was far from romantic.

“I expected the City of Light. Instead, Paris felt grey, cold, and sad.”

He promised himself he would stay for six months.

He never truly left.

Looking back, he believes young designers today should not necessarily establish themselves fully in Paris but maintain strong connections to the city instead.

“Paris still has the greatest embroiderers, feather artisans, journalists, buyers, and craftsmanship in the world.”

Kenzo Takada arrived in Paris in 1965. By April 1970, he had opened his first boutique.

“Imagine that,” he says with disbelief even now.

After appearing twice on the cover of Elle, he became known as “the most Parisian of Japanese designers.”

On April 14th, 1970, at the age of thirty, he opened his tiny first boutique called Jungle Jap inside the Galerie Vivienne.

What followed would transform fashion history.

His work mixed audacious prints, unexpected colors, poetic silhouettes, and fearless cultural references long before fashion embraced multiculturalism as a creative force.

“Those years were completely crazy,” he recalls.

“We worked nonstop and spent every evening out.”

He remembers legendary nights with Loulou de la Falaise, whose eccentric glamour fascinated him.

“For nearly two years, we went out every night together.”

The nights belonged to places like Le Palace, Sept, and Chez Régine.

“We danced until dawn everywhere we went.”

Kenzo pauses before smiling mischievously.

“I even took flamenco lessons.”

Then, laughing harder, he confesses that he once attended Parisian parties dressed as Minnie Mouse wearing fishnet stockings.

After thirty years of pressure, fashion fatigue finally arrived.

“My dream became taking a long vacation.”

His final runway show took place on October 7th, 1999, at Le Zénith in Paris. Two months later, everything was closed.

“Suddenly there was nothing. My life had been scheduled down to the second, and then there was emptiness.”

That emptiness eventually led him toward new forms of artistic expression: painting, design, and what he calls l’art de vivre.

Approaching sixty, Kenzo Takada devoted himself increasingly to painting and piano.

“Only to relax my fingers,” he jokes.

Yet painting remained deeply personal and uncertain territory for him.

“I still cannot say I’m truly a painter. I have too many doubts.”

Inspired heavily by traditional Japanese Noh theatre, his paintings explore masks, dual identities, and emotional concealment.

“In Noh theatre, the actor leaves behind his own personality when putting on the mask.”

His self-portraits reflect precisely that tension.

“These paintings are my roots. Hiding and masking fears are very present in them.”

Even now, vulnerability remains close beneath the humor.

When asked whether he considers himself fragile, Kenzo smiles softly.

“If by fragile you mean that I often have a sore throat, then yes.”

Behind the Masks of Kenzo Takada — 10 Questions

If you were a work of art, what would you be?

A Buddha statue.

How does your first name inspire you?

It sounds serious. Perhaps too much like a businessman.

Your favorite swear word?

“Merde!” I swear in French.

Would you want to be your own friend?

Yes… although I think it would be difficult.

Green tea or vodka?

Both.

What fragrance do you wear?

Since 1989, I’ve worn Kenzo Pour Homme.

Which sense could you live without?

Touch.

Your bedside reading?

Spring Snow.

Which criticism hurt you most?

In 1971, during a fashion show in Tokyo, a journalist wrote:

“He’s a peasant who succeeded in Paris using geishas and Mount Fuji.”
I went home and cried.

What makes you laugh?

Very silly things. I do many of them myself.

What irritates you in less than ten seconds?

People who are late.

Have you lied during this interview?

No… at least I don’t think so.

Hot Couture: Cary Santiago

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Despite the fact that haute couture creations know no bounds, the concept is quite simple: create high fashion garments by painstakingly constructing them by hand, with unique, quality materials. Budget and time constraints are of no importance; haute couture embodies works of art, and the runway is the exhibition space

Filipino designer Cary Santiago is still considered a bit of a newbie on the haute couture scene, but that doesn’t make him any less influential. He rarely pays attention to past or current fashions. Santiago’s design inspiration derives completely from art, history and culture, and as an old soul, he is rarely excited by new things. However, three cities rouse his excitement. Paris, for such spots as the Ancient Quarters and Notre Dame. Beirut, Lebanon, because it’s the ancient Phoenicia full of great temples and palaces.

And New Delhi, India, for the people who wear colors and fashions that other cultures don’t dare to wear that date back to the time of Alexander. In fact, the Ajanta caves were the inspiration for his first Philippine Fashion Week Collection. For fall 2014, his sleek fitted designs have added elements of origami, as intricate layers fan out from bustiers and gown bottoms.

Published in Runway Fall 2014.

PEOPLE Magazine Awards: A Night Of Simplicity Elegance

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The first ever PEOPLE Magazine Awards took place at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on December 18th. Unlike your typical award show, PEOPLE didn’t waste time with witty, sometimes obnoxious banter or a list of nominees. They got right down to business. Nick Cannon served as host and the show included performances by 5 Seconds of Summer and Maroon 5.

Celebrities were toned down for the event, opting for mostly black and white short dresses, pant suits, and jumpers. Kate Hudson looked effortless in an off-the-shoulder champagne gown as she received the Hollywood Role Model award. Chloe Grace Moretz took the honor of Next Generation Star and kept things young and winter appropriate with a fun, long-sleeved ivory dress and gold heels. Style Icon award recipient Gwen Stefani also kept the winter look going with an Alexander Vauthier sparkling white ensemble and black heels.

On the darker side, PEOPLE’s Sexiest Woman award winner, Kate Upton wore a curve-hugging, belted black dress. In her acceptance speech, Upton apologized to her younger brother for her sexiness before teasingly telling boyfriend Detroit Tigers’ Justin Verlander “You’re welcome” with an added a wink.

The dapper Don Draper himself claimed the award for Television Performance of the Year for Mad Men, but it was definitely a ladies’ night! Other winners included old Friends Lisa Kudrow and Jennifer Aniston, triple threat Jennifer Lopez, and Model of the Year Karlie Kloss, who wore a darling black lace skirt and bustier.

We hope PEOPLE will make this award show a new tradition!


Hair Trends for Fall/Winter 2014

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Braids

Braided hair was all over the runway at Marc by Marc Jacobs and Etro. Etro models donned more intricate braided styles, such as fishtail braids and partial up-do’s with braids, while Marc by Marc Jacobs models sported simple two-braid looks. Whether you are looking to dress yourself up or down, you can achieve either with the braid. Try a fishtail off to the side, accessorizing with a headband, or go ultra sleek and pull wet hair back into a tight pony, securing with elastic and braiding the ponytail.

Ponytails

Bland schoolgirl ponytails were nowhere to be seen on the runways of Chanel and Fendi. Instead, this hairstyle, reminiscent of playground days, was modernized and accessorized, appealing to a more mature crowd. Fendi got fancy with us, crisscrossing sections of hair before pulling it back. This type of look can be achieved even off the runway and would be perfect for a Friday, taking you effortlessly from boardroom meetings to sunset cocktails. On the other hand, Chanel kept things simple but added their own twist; the Chanel stylists opted to add in large pieces of torn fabric that complimented the clothing. Get the same look by purchasing a half yard of fabric of your choice and either rough cutting or tearing the fabric, layering it into your pony.

Top Knots

It looks like designers such as Cavalli, Diane Von Furstenberg and Jean Paul Gaultier looked to the ballet for inspiration for their fall 2014 runways. Orlando Pita, who created the hairstyles for the Diane Von Furstenberg runway was overheard saying that he was looking for a more undone version of the ballet bun. You can get the same look by prepping hair with a texturizing product like Spray a Porter by Kerastase and then pulling hair into a high pony. Twist hair from the base of your pony to the ends and then wrap the twisted strands around the base of your ponytail, securing with a bobby pin. Allow loose ends to flip here or there; it adds to the “undone” feel of the style.

Retro

Go vintage like models on the catwalks of Versace and Nina Ricci. Versace hair stylists worked a modern twist on the retro look by flat-ironing hair stick straight before adding volume via tons of teasing. Nina Ricci runway models went for more of an elegant retro flair, wearing styles that were pulled up a la a modern Jackie-O. Get your own retro look by taking time to tease your hair. Use a product meant for volume like Big Sexy Hair What a Tease Backcomb in a Bottle. Spray on, tease away, and then use a soft bristled brush to smooth over just the top layer of hair, leaving a lifted base underneath. Add a pair of oversized cat-eyed sunglasses to complete the look.

Published in the Fall 2014 issue of Runway.

Runway To Reality

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Well, Runway is making it easy to obtain hot off the Runway looks for much, much less. While we should all agree that classic, designer pieces are a necessity and every girl should have at least one great bauble, wrap or pair of heels, you needn’t stock your entire closet with pricey pieces. You can just look like you do. Here are five looks taken straight off the fall 2014 runways that you can re-create for a fraction of the cost. Taking you from runway to reality, one fabulous outfit at a time.

Published in the 2014 Fall Issue of RUNWAY.

Beauty Spotlight: Makeup Artist to the Stars Pati Dubroff

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If the name doesn’t sound familiar, the famous faces of which this amazingly talented makeup artist has worked on certainly will. From the red carpet to the runway, movies to magazine covers, Pati Dubroff has a real passion, dedication, and talent when it comes to highlighting a woman’s inner beauty from the inside out. Her passion, talent, and unique approach to showcasing each individual woman’s natural beauty, is nothing less than inspirational in today’s fast paced beauty world. Dubroff creates a beautiful, feminine, natural look time and time again and the stars can’t enough of her artistic and intimate approach.

Her clientele includes a number of A-list celebrities such as; Natalie Portman, Kirstin Dunst, Gwyneth Paltrow, Kate Bosworth, Gisele Bundchen, Jessica Biel and many, many more. Most of us could only dream of being lucky enough to have Pati Dubroff grace our face with her artistic hand. Dubroff has what some would call a signature look which she calls “refined healthy”. She also shares a personal philosophy for beauty with her clients, which is simply; “Health, peacefulness, well-being, and respect for all is what gives someone true beauty”. Dubroff is always aiming to create a radiant, glowing, “lit from within” skin to be the focus, and then builds on that foundation. Here are a few of Pati Dubroff’s tips, tricks, and how-to’s to get that fresh, radiant, beautiful glow.

– Great makeup starts with great skin. Eat well, and take care of yourself.


– Whenever possible, Dubroff uses a tinted moisturizer to even out skin tone and add a glow. (Try using NARS pure radiant tinted moisturizer) which is a favorite of hers, but any tinted moisturizer could be used.


– Use a creamy concealer to even and smooth any spots or redness and only a light dusting of loose powder through the T-zones. Do not overdo it! Keep the skin looking like skin, but with a glow that is controlled.


– If your skin needs a little extra help when it comes to mattefying it, try using a matte primer to help control extra oil. (Dubroff likes Clarins Instant Smooth) to help create a solid base for your foundation and your concealer to hold on to.


– Invest in a set of good brushes. Many women do not know what a set of good makeup brushes can do. Not only does it help create an even, smooth base to work with, it is better for your skin too. With brushes, it is also much easier to build your coverage, and give you that even, porcelain look, without being too cakey or thick.

The intimacy of this job, and the closeness between the client and the artist, allows Dubroff to play off each individual woman’s inner beauty, emotions, vulnerabilities, and feelings. Alongside her amazing list of accomplishments and clientele, her work has graced the covers of magazines around the world, and as of 2013, she took it another step forward, as she went on to create her own makeup line exclusively available at Costco.

Pati Dubroff Beauty launched its first line of shadows, crayons, liners, and lip colors that she has designed specifically to bring out every woman’s natural beauty. With this wide array of options and beautiful colors, you can build easily. The shadows in her new collection, Perfect Palette, include 12 neutral shades that are heavily pigmented, so you can build your color. A liner pencil for the eyes is also included in the shadow palette. This palette contains some beautiful colors that can be layered to create any color or depth. For your lips, she created a set of lip crayons that have a creamy texture and a glowing shine Luster Lips includes a set of five lip crayons that range from tones that are more neutral to darker, bolder colors. These easy-to-use lip crayons can be used alone, or layered together to create a different look, and they feature a silky, lustrous texture. For a finish with real shine, Dubroff created a collection of innovative, liquid lip-glosses. Aqua Tint lip-gloss comes in four different shades; peony, rose, poppy, and violet. Aqua Tint glosses are non-sticky, remarkably lightweight, and sheer.

Pati Dubroff has had the opportunity to work with some of the most amazingly talented, beautiful women in Hollywood. When you’re in that setting of being face to face, sharing real moments before the big show or event, it isn’t just about the “celebrity”, it’s about real women, with real beauty, and real flaws, just like all of us. Dubroff makes it look easy to do, but really getting to know your clients is key to her work, and many would love the opportunity to adopt her approach.

A true role model with all of her accomplishments, she is still a down to earth, real, beautiful woman. She is also a mother, world traveler, and is always seeking her next project. We are eager to see the future photos of the stunning work she will create. Her creations are proof of a true, steady handed, artist at work.

For more information on Pati Dubroff visit www.patidubroff.com

Printed in the Fall 2014 Issue of Runway.

2014 Must Have Nail Trends

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Runway Magazine Editorial Team
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Let us start with the subtle nail look. Bare and skin-toned nails were all over the fall 2014 runways. If you want neutral without going au naturel, try a nude shade polish for a polished, natural look. We recommend Maybelline’s Color Show in Better in Buff ($7.99.) It is a medium, neutral shade that works on any skin tone, and the Color Show line is affordable and goes on smooth.

For a longer lasting, shinier look, try Dior Vernis in Grege ($24.) Dior Vernis is a new line that gives a gel effect with plenty of sheen. Two coats and a little topcoat should have you set for two weeks. They have many other fall-friendly colors, too, like the peachy Milly or dark red Massai.

If you are feeling like going a little darker as we move into the colder season, you have rich reds and purples to choose from, ranging from deep but vibrant to almost black. Make sure to use a good basecoat so you do not risk staining your nails. For a dark red, try OPI’s Lost on Lombard ($9), for a deep purple, try Essie’s Carry On ($8.50.) A tip from the pros: One of this season’s big hits is to match nails to lips. This works best with bright or dark colors. To match to a dark purple shade, try Mac’s Mate Smoked Purple lipstick ($16.) To match a dark red, try Sephora’s Color Lip Last in Wanted Red ($13.)

The darker shades can also play into a different fall trend: metallic. Try a gold glitter topcoat over a dark purple polish. We recommend Revlon’s Colorstay Gel Envy in High Roller ($7.99) topped with Butter LONDON’s Stratford Honey Overcoat ($15.) Of course, bright reds are always in style. And who does red better than Christian Louboutin? Inspired by the red-bottomed Ballerina Ultima heel, we present Rouge Louboutin. It may be the only red polish you will ever need and it is a work of art all in itself. It is eight inches tall and includes an exclusive triangular brush that eliminates air bubbles. It’s a pricey $50 for this nail polish, but it’s well worth it when you see the highly pigmented and chip-resistant results. For a good lipstick to match, try OCC’s Lip Tar: Matte in NSFW ($18.)

Of course, DIY nail art isn’t going anywhere. You don’t need much to get one of these looks, but paper tape can help make your lines more even. For the Dual Toned manicure, you will want to pick two colors. After you apply your base coat, start by painting your entire nail with the lighter color. After the polish dries completely, use paper tape to cover either a quarter of each nail or three quarters of each nail, depending on which color you want to be more prominent. Then, carefully paint along the side of the tape. When your nails are dry, remove the tape and use corrector pen to fix any mistakes. We recommend Alessandro’s Nail Spa ($12.) Finish with a clear topcoat.

For the Diamond Reverse French, paint your nails white or a light peach. After they are completely dry, cover the bottom diamond with paper tape. Carefully paint upward strokes with your darker color. After the paint is completely dry, remove the tape and apply topcoat. Another popular take on this manicure is to leave the bottom diamond bare. To do this, just use paper tape on your bare nail and do a single coat on the rest, finishing with topcoat.

If you are not into nail art, but you want something with a little more pop, this season’s metallic trend might be the right thing for you. Silver and gold hues were a huge trend on the runway and they are sure to add a little sparkle to your manicure. If you want shimmer without glitter, try Maybelline’s Color Show in Bold Gold ($7.99.) It goes on easily, dries fast, and gives you a little “pop” without being too flashy.

If, on the other hand, flashy is what you are looking for, there are plenty of glitter-filled metallic tones to put your nails center stage. The 444 Nail Lacquer from butter LONDON is in your face glamorous ($15.) In a super-shimmer champagne shade, the tone has an elegant feel even with the metallic and glitter accents.


Published in the Fall 2014 Issue of Runway

New York Fashion Week's Best Looks

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Runway Magazine Editorial Team
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Fall 2014 is about fun, it’s about casual comfort, and it’s about mixing and matching great basics. The designers this year put forth a sophisticated collection of luxuriously warm layers upon layers, just in time for the Fall chill to start nipping at our noses.

It is refreshing to see many of the classic silhouettes coming back. Lady-like skirts are more demure than some of the past seasons options, with nipped waists and full, rounded skirts that hit just above the knee. Badgley Mischka presented some gorgeous options in a dark palette of smoky charcoal, black and plaids. When paired with sumptuous coats, and practical ballet flats, it paints the perfect daydream of walking for hours in Central park, sipping a hot coffee, scone or croissant in hand.

In addition to the modest skirt designs, we saw dresses paired with slim trousers and cigarette pants. Another retro nod, designers Céline, Balenciaga, Kenzo, and Giorgio Armani took this look and ran with it, making it easy for women to wear a dress from the cab to the rooftop soiree without catching a chill. The possibilities with this look are endless as we saw silk Asian-inspired suits worn with lime bell skirts, military style dresses with a more basic silhouette worn with straight, pleated trousers, and wrap dresses paired with skinny denim. This is a versatile look that can be styled into ways you can wear at the office, to a museum opening, or at home in front of a cozy fire.

Also keeping with the trend of comfortable separates, cozy knits were prevalent all throughout the week. Marc Jacobs and Céline presented us with many pretty pants in soft knit fabrics, tossing aside last year’s tightsheavy collections. Stella McCartney and Haider Ackermann also utilized sweater-inspired fabrics and looks from head to toe. When worn with a small belt, a crisp button up, and ankle booties, sweater-soft trousers can become more posh than pajama.

A popular look that spanned across not only a multitude of runways in New York, but across the ocean as well, were robe coats. In every length and color, robe coats were worn over both separates and dresses. This laid-back casual style, favored by Moschino, Max Mara, Leonard, Marques’Almeida, and Céline, makes the statement that Friday’s are going to be extremely casual, and that it is ok to wear your bathrobe out to get your morning bagel. Just do not forget to remove your slippers.

Fur was prevalent, a trend that is popular season after season, year after year. This year it hasbeen re-worked into head wraps and as subtle accents on eveningwear. Cynthia Rowley created hats and wraps from rich caramel-hued fur to compliment her bold colored, leather separates. Ralph Lauren opted for lavender and blush-dyed vests and coats to add glamour to his Gatsby-era inspired silk dresses. A highlight was the stark contrast of Zang Toi’s dark and beautiful black satin evening gowns that were intensified by the use of emerald green fur. If you aren’t into fur and seek a friendlier option, faux fur is used by many designers worldwide and can present that same level of glam.

If coat robes and faux-fur wraps aren’t your cup of tea, Phillip Lim, Oscar De La Renta, and Thakoon, presented gorgeous options in oversized-turtlenecks. Easy to accessorize, you can pair these with a nice pair of jeans and boots, a neutral leather mini or the aforementioned bell skirt. And, as an added bonus, your neck will stay nice and toasty warm, a plus if you are scheduled to belt out tunes on Broadway all season long. Or if you are just popping in to meet friends at the local pub for some karaoke. It’s always ok to dream.

Holding on to the sweet days of summer were Altuzarra, BCBG Max Azria, and Moncler Gamme Rouge with their fun usage of electrifying neon. Geometric slices of every color from highlighter yellow to hot pink were seen on black and white ensembles throughout the week, assuring us that though summer is behind us, it’s not too far away.


Published in the Fall 2014 issue.

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