lip service

The gray clouds of winter are really starting to take a toll on our souls here in the Great Northwest so we are loving one of the more fun makeup trends for spring: bright coral colored lips. This trend is sure to brighten up your smile along with the mood of everyone around you.

Above, from left: Marc by Marc Jacobs Spring 2011 backstage makeup; Estee Lauder Pure Color Long Lasting Lipstick in Melon, $24, available in March at Estee Lauder; Smashbox In Bloom Limitless Long Wear Lip Gloss SPF 15 in Endless Kiss, $21, available at Smashbox.

Above, from left: Shiseido Shimmering Rouge Lipstick in Sizzle, $25, available in mid-February at Macy's; Chanel Rouge Coco in Peregrina, $32, available at Chanel; Ohne Titel Spring 2011 image courtesy of Bumble and bumble.

Offset those bold springy lips with the understated smoky sparkle of a grayling Tranquility Necklace.

images courtesy of Refinery 29

marco is the man

After sharpening his design chops at Fendi's accessories department for eight years, Marco de Vincenzo finally set out to do what he'd always dreamed of: launch his own line. His debut at Milan Fashion Week two years ago was applauded both for its technical skill and its modern sharp aesthetic. And after winning Italy's "Who is On Next?" competition, an initiative set up by Vogue Italia editor Franca Sozzani, it's clear that de Vincenzo is set to stick around.

–Refinery 29


The clothes de Vincenzo shows combine optical and Art Deco effects. They're layered, technical, handmade and sexy all at once. He likes slicing and re-stitching strips of fabric and playing with textures (two-toned jersey, glittery suede, granite varnishes and laser picking) in a collection based on his obsession for the intense costume changes in Wong Kar Wai's In the Mood for Love.

– Interview Magazine

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