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Get The Look: Rip The Runway Neons & Prints
Hey Rosés,
Co-hosts Pooch Hall and Selta Ebanks
Last night BET aired its annual music meets fashion show “Rip The Runway.” Previously filmed at Hammerstein Ballroom in New York, singers, actors, designers and fierce models worked the glimmering catwalk. Top artists like Robin Thicke, Wale, Estelle, AraabMuzik, and Lil’ Kim (pause for reaction) performed while models sashayed and tore down the runway.
Neons, ‘90s prints, streetwear, and futuristic fabrics were woven between the 10+ designers featured in the show. Model Selita Ebanks (sporting bangs and wavy ombre hair) and “The Game” actor Pooch Hall hosted the high energy event, and introduced us to nine themed segments. “Real Housewives of Atlanta” BFF Dwight Eubanks oversaw hair representing the James Harris Hair Fashion Group, and Cesar Torres and Patty Ambroise were lead makeup artists.
See below for pictures, featured designers, and how to get the beauty and fashion looks below:
Fashion Freedom
L to R: Laquan Smith; Laquan Smith; Dress: Gasoline Glamour, Bracelet/Crown: Mordekai
Futuristic, dominating fabrics. Loved the long platinum Rapunzel-esque braid!
Luxe Mode
L to R: Dominique Auxilly; Dominique Auxilly; Brian Lichtenberg
My favorite combination of color blocking: neon dress with a neon lip. If neon lips are too much for you try a neon shoe.
Red Carpet Ready
L to R: Jovani; Aqua; Samantha Black for Sammy B
Aqua shows how neon and a curly side-hawk can still be glamorous, while Jovani and Samantha Black stun with exquisite feather and metallic (respectively) textures.
New Kids On The Block
L: Shirt & Shorts- Joyrich | Pink Belt- Matthew Williamson | Bowtie- Good Wood | Necklace- Suetsia | White and Yellow Bag- MCM | Shoes- Christian Louboutin | Earrings- Paparazzi Jewelry | Pink Stockings- American Apparel | Glasses- American Apparel
C: Dress & Jacket- Joyrich | Shoes- Opening Ceremony | Red Cap- Hall of Fame | Black Shades- Ray Ban | Teal Satchel- Cambridge of London
R: Sweater & Tutu- Joyrich | Socks and Stockings- American Apparel | Lime Green Satchel- Cambridge of London
If prints and neons had a baby during the ’90s, this collection would be a child prodigy. I almost thought I saw Marky Mark and Joey McIntyre walk out!
Sexy Size
Monif C; Qristyl Frazier
And not to be outdone, curvy powerhouse designers showcased their best, reminding women of all sizes to embrace style and color.
L to R: Rae, Selita Ebanks, Gabriel; Pooch Hall with Gabi; Claire with Pooch Hall
This year bloggers ripped the microphone, introducing designers and new trends! Gabifresh, Claire Sulmers of Fashion Bomb Daily, and Rae Holliday and Gabriel Williams of Stuff Fly People Like shined and lent their expertise.
Get The Look
You can Rip The Runway everyday with neon tangerine-orange lips that compliment every skin tone. For more details, check out my post on the new Sephora + Pantone Tangerine Tango collection to find your perfect combination.
What was your favorite trend on the 2012 Rip The Runway?
Taste the beautiful life ~ Alicia
*All images via BET
Posted in Face, Happy Hour, Series
Tagged 90s, american apparel, aqua, AraabMuzik, bet, Brian Lichtenberg, cambridge of london, celebrity, cesar torres, claire sulmers, color blocking, Dominique Auxilly, dwight eubanks, Estelle, fashion, fashion bomb, fashion freedom, fashion show, gabifresh, gabriel williams, Gasoline Glamour, good wood, hall of fame, jovani, joyrich, Laquan Smith, Lil Kim, louboutin, luxe mode, make up artist, matthew williamson, mcm, model, models, monif c, Mordekai, neon, new kids on the block, opening ceremony, patty ambroise, plus size fashion, pooch hall, print, qristyl frazier, rae holliday, real housewives of atlanta, rip the runway, Robin Thicke, Samantha Black, Sammy B, selita ebanks, sephora pantone, streetwear, stuff fly people like, suetsia, tangerine tango, the game, Wale
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Samantha Black: Fall/Winter 2012 Collection
Hey Rosés,
Just before the end of New York Fashion Week, designer Samantha Black transformed the historic Bowery Ballroom into the whimsical world of “Midnight Lux,” a romantic and bold vision for her Fall/Winter 2012 collection of Sammy B Designs. Celebrities and fashion glitterati filled the rows, while Top Model alumna Toccara Jones rocked the runway and DJ Amanda Seales set the mood. Before the show began we walked around the different VIP stations including a dessert and drink bar sponsored by Hpnotic Harmonie, and a make-up bar sponsored by Iman Cosmetics.
Hpnotiq Harmonie dessert bar
Alicia at Iman Cosmetics beauty bar
I wore my favorite Diane Von Furstenberg dress, peep-toe steel heel camel-colored Christian Louboutin’s, nude Smashbox Photo Op Eye Shadow Trio in Filter, red lips by NARS, and red Sephora for OPI nails in Sample Sale.
Singer Olivia backstage via Jones Magazine
“Love and Hip Hop” star Olivia opened the show, wearing black tights and a gold corset leotard with sheer side panels. Her blonde hair with black layers was twisted into one long braid down the side.
Gold sequins resigned supreme on pants suits, long sleeve gowns and see-through backs. Bold black and navy colors donned the leather cutouts, fur vests, and textured gowns. Form fitting cocktail dresses and corsets added crisp romantic silhouettes.
Designer Samantha Black via Jones Magazine
Iman Cosmetics created smoky eyes and nude lips for the multi-ethnic models. Carol’s Daughter styled a variety of hair looks including long straight ends and sleek ponytails with the backs of heads shaved. Media credits also include Jones Magazine and The Diva Lounge.
Can’t wait to comb through this collection for my birthday dress later this year!
Taste the beautiful life ~ Alicia
Posted in Happy Hour
Tagged carol's daughter, events, fashion, fashion week, Iman, nyfw, Olivia, Samantha Black, Sammy B
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