Playing with Color: Vogue Japan Beauty Tributes Roy Lichtenstein

Maryna Linchuk graces the March 2013 issue of Vogue Japan Beauty. The top model shows off the season's hottest cosmetic and manicure looks in a photoshoot inspired by the pop art genre.

Paying homage to legendary American artist Roy Lichtenstein, this eye-catching editorial features collaged and stenciled makeup and prop imagery that displays his signature blend of bold colors and dotted accent details.

Authored by Jana Pijak

Images from Design Scene

Designer Inspiration with the Samsung GALAXY Note II: Part III

With designer sketches from Kate Young and Michelle Smith appearing on the blog earlier this week, we thought it perfect timing to post our third installment of Designer Inspiration with the Samsung GALAXY Note II.

Sporting a cute, daisy boutonnière, John’s most playful World MasterCard Toronto Fashion Week look was drafted up as an artist’s rendering on the way-too-smart phone. To see more of what the Samsung GALAXY Note II is capable of, you should really visit the company’s site. As for THE BRUNETTES, we both have to have one!

Outfit Breakdown:

Suit from Joe Fresh
Top by gène par YUKIO MISHIBA
Desert Boots from Florsheim
Belt from H&M
Sunglasses from Oak

Authored by John Ibbitson

Images from THE BRUNETTES’ own collection *images from THE BRUNETTES’ collection not to be used without providing a source link to this posting

Affordable Eveningwear Collaborations: Kate Young for Target Will Have You Looking Like an A-Lister for Less

Celebrity stylist Kate Young is world-renowned for her talents and has dressed some of the finest actresses in Hollywood, including Michelle Williams, Natalie Portman, and Rachel Weisz, and now she’s bringing the glitz and glamour of the red carpet to the masses with the Kate Young for Target capsule collection.

The collection will be hitting stores April 14^th, and will be focusing on affordably sophisticated eveningwear and accessories with a modern edge. With items costing as little as $14.99, and $89.99 at the max, one can predict that women of all ages will be flocking to Target to get their hands on a piece of this limited collection.

Authored by John Ibbitson

Images from A Bullseye View

Jigsaw Gives Other Fast-Fashion Retailers a Run for Their Money

With stores popping up all over the UK and retail outlets in Australia and the US, Jigsaw is fast becoming one of the most sought-after, fast-fashion brands by those in the know, giving competitors like H&M, Topman, Zara, and ASOS a run for their money.

But, the distinctly London look of this label offers for a point of difference when compared to the aforementioned retailers. Jigsaw also does a fine job of balancing trends with more sophisticated finishings, making its affordable fashions and accessories appropriate for both youth and adults. Above are some of our favorite looks from the Jigsaw Autumn/Winter 2012 lookbook; head over to the company’s site to see more. 

Authored by John Ibbitson

Images from Jigsaw

Haute Hamptons-Inspired Collaborations: Milly Joins Forces with Banana Republic

Chic, designer label Milly, known for its vintage-like, preppy stylings, is set to collaborate with Banana Republic on an affordable capsule collection of more than 60 pieces. The diffusion line, created by designer Michelle Smith, will offer customers Hamptons' style at a small percentage of the label's usual price point.

The collection will also feature menswear, a first for the brand, ranging from $25.00 to $64.00, while the women's line will be reasonably priced at $40.00 to $175.00. The range is expected to hit stores near the end of May, including six contemporary revisions to classic Milly prints, as well as an exclusive print created for Banana Republic.  

Authored by John Ibbitson

Image from Marie Claire

Romantic Runway Collaborations: The PRABAL GURUNG FOR TARGET Lookbook Arrives for Valentine’s Day

  

This complete PRABAL GURUNG FOR TARGET lookbook should erase those feelings of Blue Monday despair; the capsule collection arrives in stores on February 10^th—just in time for Valentine’s Day—and was inspired by many degrees of love.

With floral, color-blocked, and abstract art-printed pieces priced from as little as $12.99 to $199.99, the romantic diffusion line is expected to perform even better than Target’s last collaboration with high-end department store Neiman Marcus.

Authored by John Ibbitson

Images from Teen Vogue