Jill Stuart is taking her audience on a fashion adventure – and it’s not for the faint of heart. Her Spring 2010 collection is meant to show off a woman’s body with its daringly short, shoulder-baring dresses. The collection is bright and strong, and definitely not for anyone who wants to blend in with the crowd. From a colorful animal print one-shoulder dress to a sleeveless white studded dress, the one thing all the pieces have in common is strength. The only break from this in-you-face collection is the Greek-inspired white dress that offsets the tough, colorful aesthetic of the other dresses with its softness. The Jill Stuart looks are fresh, feminine, and stylish for your spring wardrobe.

Also fresh and feminine are tips from Barbara, our style editor. She identified 5 key runway trends that you can put into your own wardrobe this spring:

Writer: Delaney Butler

This Wednesday the 18th New York Girl Style will launch it’s latest stroke “Project City Girl” at the Gansevoort Hotel. We are looking for a the next It-Girl and cast one fashionista to be the face of our 2010 campaign. The chosen one will get a professional fashion photo shoot with Eric Hason and will be styled by Lindsey Crawford and Trevor Schneider. On top of that, she will have exclusive access to a New York Fashion Week 2010 show, get a Go-See with a top model agency. Join us for the fabulous party - RSVP here!

Author: Vera Wilhelmina Mayer

Writer: Christina

 

All of you who were present at our event on Thursday night already know how fabulous it was, but for those of you who couldn’t make it out, here’s a recap of the event. I’m also including my interview with THE Steven Dillon, celebrity hair stylist (his client list includes Calvin Klein beauty Natalia Vodianova) and general tress trend know-it-all.

We held the event at Nikki Beach Midtown, and featured free makeovers from two of the industry’s greatest artists. They somehow made all of our gorgeous guests even more beautiful, tailoring the makeup to fit each girl’s individual look and offering coveted tips and special giveaways. Guests waiting to have their makeup done lounged on Nikki Beach’s plush couches and sipped complimentary mojitos. Many also chatted (or danced) with Steven Dillon and our top models.

Near the end of the evening I was finally able to steal Steven away to hold a quick interview. Read closely! He offered me some special inside tips for Fall…

NYGirlStyle: So here I am with the man of the hour! What did you think of tonight’s event?
Steven Dillon: It was fantastic! I really think everything was such a hit-the makeup, the products, Nikki Beach, everything.
NY: Well, we’re so happy you joined us. Can you give us a little insight on what hair looks like for Fall?
SD: Of course. This season it’s all about edge. We’re going to be seeing a lot of graphic bobs, with a sort of Japanimation or Egyptian look. Hair is going to be long, straight, and frizzy-lots and lots of texture.
NY: Ooh, sounds futuristic.
SD: Exactly. It’s all about that hot futuristic severity.
NY: What kind of products should women use to achieve this look?
SD: Try Kiehl’s Creative Cream, which is a fantastic styling wax; as well as Gil Ferrer’s Coolstick, another great wax.
NY: This whole straight, textured style sounds like it would look great, but it also sounds pretty moisture-stripping. Is there a way to counteract any damage that my hair might suffer?
SD: I’m so glad you asked. A lot of women tend to stick to safer hair styles because they are afraid of doing a lot of damage. However, there are a ton of products on the market now that will protect and revitalize your hair, no matter what you do to it. The best ones I’ve found are made by Pierre Michel, and are part of his RepHair line.
NY: What makes them so great?
SD: They all have AC-11 in them, which is a natural DNA repair compound. (check it out here)
NY: Thank you so much for the tips Steven! Tell us, what is your style goal for the average woman?
SD: Well, I believe in individuality for every woman. My favorite thing is to take a New York girl and make her feel the best she can!

Ryan Hanover in a Missoni sweater and Rebecca Holiday from Project Runway in a Carlos Miele dress

All in all, the event was a complete success! Thank you to everyone who came out to help us ring in the Fall fashion season, and thank you to all of our wonderful sponsors!

Socialites and celebrities alike have taken a liking to the work of Loris Diran, whose label, Loris Diran Couture, features figure flattering mini dresses and ladylike boucles for fall 2007. Taking inspiration from the high-glam days of 1970’s, Diran’s work has a user-friendly vibe that works for the New York City woman, whether she is professional or just professionally social. Diran has worked at such legendary design houses as Versace, Claude Montana, and Chanel before striking out on his own in 2003.