Marc Jacobs showed a memorable collection for spring 2010 in New York in September and in his front row were two rather iconoclastic women: Madonna and Lady Gaga. If Gwen Stefani wasn’t there, she should have been. Actually, it almost looked like those three could have inspired most of the looks, which were ruffled and frilled, yet closely fitted and brief. The models wore their hair in ballerina buns, and makeup consisted of pale faces with winged black eyeliner. All the models were in flats, too, which was unexpected.

Jacobs recently spoke with Women’s Wear Daily about the increasing media attention to famous people’s personal lives – including fashion designers. Jacobs says that it’s simply a sign of the times. People are entertained by people’s real lives, whatever their profession. “And fashion has also reached this kind of proportion like football or sport, you know – a spectator sport.” He mentioned the use of sports stars to peddle just about everything back in the 1970s (remember Joe Namath wearing stockings?). Perhaps now is the moment for fashion designers to capture that kind of attention.

Overall, Jacobs is positive about the trend of fascination with other people’s real lives, saying, “it demystifies the experience. Any behind the scenes look is always telling of the fact that these are real people doing real jobs and who work really hard.”

We have to accept the way the world – whether we think it is good or bad – is and deal with it, according to Jacobs. One thing that has changed in the past couple of decades is that you no longer have to go to Paris to get Parisian perfume. Because of the internet, pretty much anyone with the money can get anything from anywhere. Exclusivity is a different concept now. “Life changes, and the Internet and the media have been a big part of the change that exists now. It’s just better to accept things for what they are and enjoy them.”

Here’s to enjoying things like Marc Jacobs’ Spring 2010 ready to wear collection!

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“The hair for Alice+Olivia is a crossroads of edgy and girly; we created a look for funky, confident women” – Frederic Fekkai

Lead stylist, Andred Rodman for Fekkai – The look of Alice + Olivia
Andre Rodman, lead stylist for Frédéric Fekkai added a fun, punky edginess to the sweet, girly looks at the Alice + Olivia show.  To get the look Rodman twirled crimped hair around a double barreled iron in a figure eight pattern.  He then pulled the front piece to the side, smoothed it with Fekkai Coiff™ Magnifique Ultra-Light Finishing Crème and secured it neatly with jeweled pins.

Products used:

Fekkai Coiff™ Contrôle Ironless Straightening Balm: A miraculous, non-chemical balm that provides weightless straightening while you blow dry.  This creamy balm contains special featherweight silicones for sleek, chic hair that resists frizz and fly-aways. This balm delivers a salon-like blow-out, sans stylist.  SRP: $25.00, 3.4 fl. oz. bottle

Fekkai Coiff™ Magnifique Ultra-Light Finishing Crème: This airy soufflé-like formula floats through layers to add definition and style.  Simply “rake” crème through the hair concentrating on the ends to whip hair into its softest, sexiest shape.  SRP: $23.00, net wt. 1.7 oz. Jar

Fekkai Full Blown Volume Lifting Hairspray – This lightweight formula holds volume to lift the roots and delivers powerful fullness that is never stiff or sticky. SRP: $20.00, 5oz

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To escape the bleak and cold winter season and gloomy economic climate, jewelry designers want to enlighten consumers by creating bold and vibrant one of a kind jewelry.

Bright emerald green fused with neutral olive green and yellow, sun-kissed hues of pink and deep purplish blue gemstones were staples at many collections for this upcoming spring/summer 2010 season at New York Fashion Week.

Subversive Jewelry, shown at the Accessories Exhibit at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, New York is inspired by the Baroque era philosophy of extravagance fused with intricate detail, high energy, flamboyant colors and dynamic shapes and designs.

From ivy-shaped amber crystals hanging off a small link chain necklace lined with bead clusters to thick metal cuff bracelets adorned with turquoise and coral colored beads, Subversive Jewelry is all about overstated elegance.

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The collection that defined itself by classic elegance with a contemporary spin is Alex Solider.  Robust and thick shapes decorated with multiple hues of green, yellow, purple and blue made this collection one in itself.

Alex Soldier’s collection is extreme opulence balanced with elegance, presenting each piece of jewelry with fashion forward timelessness and class.

Overstated dark and light green gemstones set in a yellow gold cocktail ring is the perfect accessory to wear with one of Halston’s white flowing dresses that reflect the true essence of summer.

The collection that defined itself by classic elegance with a contemporary spin is Alex Solider.  Robust and thick shapes decorated with multiple hues of green, yellow, purple and blue made this collection one in itself.

Alex Soldier’s collection is extreme opulence balanced with elegance, presenting each piece of jewelry with fashion forward timelessness and class.

Overstated dark and light green gemstones set in a yellow gold cocktail ring is the perfect accessory to wear with one of Halston’s white flowing dresses that reflect the true essence of summer.

Ornate white gold and platinum cocktail rings with massive gemstones is the perfect accessory to balance out any outfit, whether a day at the office or a night on the town.

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Visit www.subversivejewerly.com and www.alexsoldier.com to see the rest of the collections.

By: Contributing Writer Kristin Marquet

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New York – September 15: (L to R) Actress Jessica Alba and Narciso Rodriguez backstage at the Narciso Rodriguez Spring 2010 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at Bryant Park on September 15, 2009 in New York, New York.

Why do women love Narciso Rodriguez? Mostly because his designs are elegant, never fussy, and sexy without being va-va-voom. Rodriguez’ designs always allow the woman to wear them, rather than the other way around. For Spring 2010, Rodriguez showed a catwalk full of silk and linen, mostly simple in shape, but many with hems longer in back, shorter in front – a sort of mini train that is not intended to touch the ground, but flutter seductively. In this collection, Rodriguez left the complexity in subtle touches like the back of a dress pieced together and stitched in geometric shapes.

Narciso Rodriguez’ front row included Jessica Alba, Emmy Rossum, and Tori Burch, who soaked up the sexy atmosphere that included frankly sexy jumpsuits, simple shift dresses, and the occasional bubble dress. Rodriguez is no longer in a partnership with Liz Claiborne, Inc., and it appeared that he took the opportunity to revel in his freedom with his Spring 2010 collection.

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Diane von Furstenberg is a goddess. Her Spring 2010 collection reflects the best of slightly bohemian 70s looks combined effortlessly, it seems, with beautiful ethnic patterns without losing one ounce of class. The models wore softly draped dresses and blouses, and evening looks that one could never call outrageous or out of place. The theme of mining history for the best in effortless style was perfectly captured in this very feminine collection done up in rich, substantial, yet not over-saturated prints. These were balanced by solid color pieces in vivid reds, greens, and yellows.

Diane von Furstenberg’s stature among designers, stars, and fashion royalty was clearly evident in her all-star front row: André Leon Talley, Tina Brown, Fran Lebowitz, Graydon Carter, Terry Richardson and Carine Roitfeld. It is no wonder, really. Diane von Furstenberg’s dresses and separates are always pefectly wearable, whether you’re jetting off to Marrakesh or making your way uptown to work, perhaps wearing one of her fabulous structured jackets.

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Marcus Wainwright and David Neville have been described as “an English hip, young Ralph Lauren” by no less an authority than Vogue’s Anna Wintour. Their Spring 2010 collection for their label, Rag & Bone, was shown last Friday to an audience full of appreciative fans.

Structured jackets took pride of place in Friday’s show, and they were shown in all lengths and styles, from military influenced to frock coats. The color palette of the collection was decidedly muted, with creams, olives, and chambray-like blues. Other than the jackets, the pieces included a heavy dose of skinny jeans and leggings with the occasional summer-weight long johns and work shirt worn as a (very short) dress. A flesh-toned silk jumpsuit was one of the biggest hits of the show, as was a navy dress topped with a light blue field coat.

The design duo admitted that their own experiences are what inspired the looks in this line. They attended boarding school together in England, and the military leanings there inspired the military look to many of the jackets in the Spring 2010 collection.