Vera Wang Fall/Winter 16

When I arrived backstage of Vera Wang, it was so calm and organized. Lead hair was by Paul Hanlon for Pai-Shau. He said the hair look was all about enhancing the quality and texture. “Some girls have drier curlier hair … Continue reading

Libertine Fall/Winter 16

Designer Johnston Hartig took us out of our comfort zone with fun texts and graphics.I loved the wild vibe of the collection. Hair was by  Thomas Osborn- Creative Director for Catwalk by TIGI. The hair look was ​”Untroubled Chic”. It was inspired by … Continue reading

Brandon Maxwell Fall/Winter 16

Brandon Maxwell, Creative Director behind the famous and notorious Lady Gaga, showed at NYFW for a second time in his career as a evening wear designer. His collection included feminine, yet strong, silhouettes that every girl would dream of housing … Continue reading

Alice+Olivia Fall/Winter 16

Stacey Bendet’s Fall 2016 collection for Alice + Olivia is set in downtown NYC.  The collection is a modern ode to the late 70’s era and downtown art scene.  The inspiration comes from rock and roll edge with a sprinkle … Continue reading

Veronica Beard Fall/Winter 2016

Veronica Beard’s presentation took place this past Monday and the Highline Hotel in NYC.  I always love going to shows at the hotel because it has a hip boutique yet gothic glam feel, perfect for a fall fashion week presentation on … Continue reading

Jeremy Scott Fall/Winter 2016

It seemed that there was Dolly Parton’s essence in the air while I entered backstage access to Jeremy Scott NYFW fall 2016.  Hairstylist Eugene Souleiman and makeup artist Kabuki took pin up girls and space cowboys as inspiration. Big sexy … Continue reading

Jonathan Simkhai AW16

I had the pleasure of heading backstage at the Jonathan Simkhai NYFW show and getting a first look at the Fall/winter 2016 collection.  The models were made to look like “frozen goddesses”. Here are my favorite looks from the show: … Continue reading

🙈🙊Sorry I’ve been MIA🙊🙈

I let a couple seasons go by without blogging just because I’ve been so busy.
Since my last posts I’ve:
– Been a bridesmaid in one of my best friends weddings ( it was an Indian wedding and was FABULOUS)
– Lived in Costa Rica for a few months in Spring/Summer
-Started graduate school. I’m currently getting my Masters in Biomedical Science
Let me know if you guys want me to post anything about any of these experiences 🙂
Also I have more fashion week coverage that I didn’t post from last season but I’ll just post this season for now
Kisses,
Elyssa💋

Versus Versace Spring Summer ’15

    So of course it was high security. Bouncers up the wazooooo. Two of my other editor friends also had backstage access to the show so we went together. Hair and makeup was located at the rooftop bar Hudson … Continue reading