alice + olivia Spring 2013 by Stacey Bendet

alice + olivia  Spring 2013 is inspired by American optimism and classic feminism in the late 1950s. The collection introduces a reinterpretation of 1950s style through full skirt silhouettes, corsets and bustiers, sexy cropped pants and an emphasis on party dresses. 

The palette includes coral, peach, sky blue and pink with strong combinations of black and white. Intricate textures and details include mixing elegant embroideries, crocheted and beaded lace, sleek metallic knits and colored leathers with bold graphics, leopard and stripes. 

The alice + olivia spring handbag collection features three styles - the classic 'Olivia' bag in exotic skins, the 'D' for the woman on-the-go and the uber, everyday 'SEE' bag. alice + olivia shoes include shining metallic python, bold colors and prints. 

   

  

 

  

  

 

 

  

- Kim Weling

alice + olivia for MAC Cosmetics Launch

Stacey Bendet
Photo by Patrick McMullan

On Wednesday, July 14th, guests crowded into Beauty Bar to celebrate the launch of alice + olivia for MAC Cosmetics.

I caught the tail end of the party so alice + olivia designer Stacey Bendet was no longer in sight, but party-goers were still enjoying complimentary manicures with the alice + olivia for MAC nail lacquer shades - So Rich So Pretty (bright purple with pearl), Morning. After (creamy turquoise) and Military (black matte with silver suede pearl). My favorite is the Morning.After!

The bar area was packed, as attendees enjoyed cocktails and music by DJ Mia Moretti and DJ Chelsea Leland.

I am excited to try all the alice + olivia for MAC products I got in the gift bag, including all three nail lacquer shades, Partylicious (turquoise with silver pearl) and Later. (black with transforming pearl) pigments and If It's Pink... (hot pink) dazzleglass creme. The outer and inner packaging sleeves of the nail lacquer, pigment and dazzleglass creme feature a collage of elements from Stacey Bendet's Fall '10 mood board.

Most of these limited edition products are already sold out at maccosmetics.com. I wish you the best of luck in finding them - they are definitely worth tracking down!

- Kim Weling

Partylicious Pigment

Left: So Rich So Pretty Nail Lacquer
Right: I.Want.Candy Dazzleglass Creme