Snap Shot of the CFDA Fashion Award's

For Fashion Designers and Contributors....The Council of Fashion Designers of America Fashion Award's is the equivalent of what the Oscar's is to an Actress/Actor. This is the one time a year that a Designer gets recognized and awarded for his/her impact in the Fashion Industry. Every body who is anybody in fashion gathered at the Lincoln Center's Alice Tully Hall in New York on Monday, June 4 for the 50th Anniversary of the CFDA. To celebrate, the show began with a fashion show with pieces from some of its 400+ members. And if your like me and didn't receive an invite to the glamorous night, the awards was broadcasted on style.com, so go WATCH IT! Here are some pics from the RED CARPET! 

ENJOY!

Tommy Hilfiger with Ashley Olsen and Mary-Kate Olsen

Lauren Hutton with Mary-Kate Olsen and Ashley Olsen

Solange Knowles, in Marni

Marc Jacobs and Michael Kors

Ruby Aldridge in Helmut Lang, with designers Michael and Nicole Colovos

Rag & Bone's Marcus Wainwright and David Neville

Rachel Zoe, Designer & Stylist, with husband Rodger Berman

Hilary Rhoda, in Rebecca Minkoff

Tory Burch in her own Design

Devon Aoki, in Alice + Olivia

Donna Karan in her own Design

Mandy Moore, in Lela Rose

Zac Posen with Crystal Renn, in a dress by the designer

Thom Browne

Elie Tahari and Catherine Malandrino

Jeffrey Costello and Robert Tagliapietra

 Tommy & Dee Hilfiger.

Host Seth Meyers with Alexi Ashe, in Proenza Schouler

Zoe Saldana, in Prabal Gurung, with the designer

Phillip Lim and  Joseph Altuzarra

Diane von Furstenberg, President of the CFDA, in her own design with Steven Kolb

Jason Wu & Jessica Stam, in a dress by the designer

Dakota Fanning in Proenza Schouler, with the designers Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez

Candice Swanepoel, in Valentino

Carine Roitfeld, in Alexander Wang, with the designer

Harley Viera-Newton with Jen Kao, both in dresses by the designer.

Who are some of your all time favorite designers? I'd love to know who inspires you in a comment below....

PEACE.LOVE&FASHION,

Belkis

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Mani's on a new level!

NAILS NAILS NAILS! This past year and a half more then ever, I feel like nail trends have been taking over. Cosmetic companies and salons are cooking up new, artsy, creative ways to make a statement with your nails. From 3d designs to Ombre Techniques, it seems that their are no limits to what statement your Mani will make. Just another way to express yourself and your style. Take a look at some of the trends seen from the runway to the streets, and tell me what your Mani is looking like.

Rhinestones

Ombre Technique

Colored French Mani

Matte Top-Coats

Glitter Explosion

Multi Colored Nails

3D Design

Geometric Designs

Pointy Nails

Chrome/Metallic

 

Half Moon Technique

Gel Mani's (Last up to 2 weeks)

Tye Dye

Crackle Nail Polish

Magnetic Nail Polish

 Whats your favorite/least favorite trend and what are you currently trying out and rocking on your nails?

PEACE.LOVE&FASHION,

Belkis

I can see right through you: Clear Fashion Trend!

At one point, clear shoes were only seen in fairy-tales or associated with dancers. Oh how things have changed! Designers are looking to materials like Lucite, among others, to create a buzz in fashion. Although it has been done before, I personally don't think its ever looked so good as it does now.

Quality has improved and designers are being more creative with the actual designs. Many accessories (Jewelry, Shoes, Handbags) were seen for Spring/Summer but its doesn't end there! Many designers carried over the trend for Fall/Winter as well. Take a look and tell me if you'll be "Clearly" seen this season!

Enjoy!

Chanel

Alexis Bittar

Christian Louboutin

Tory Burch

Yves Saint Laurent

Chado Ralph Rucci & Manolo Blahnik Collaboration

Christopher Kane

Michael Kors

Prism Paris Sunglasses

PEACE.LOVE&FASHION,

Belkis