Backstage at Rebecca Minkoff Spring/Summer 2016 at New York Fashion Week

Backstage at Rebecca Minkoff Spring/Summer 2016 at New York Fashion Week, skyn ICELAND founder Sarah Kugelman walked us through model prep and new product launches, including the new Arctic Face Oil.  Sarah also walked me through new skyn ICELAND kits including a Winter Rehab Kit, which makes a great gift for the holiday season. 

Hairstylist and spokesperson for TRESSemmé, Jeanie Syfu, walks us through the hair look for the show. 

Michelle Saunders for essie created a "lucite sunset" nail look, inspired by the chunky lucite heels found throughout the Spring/Summer 2016 footwear collection. The pastel polish shades also perfectly complemented the color palette. 

Get the "lucite sunset" look:

1. Apply first base coat to clean, filed nails
2. Next, trim a makeup sponge in half and use the side that's more narrow to create the ombre sunset.
3. From top to bottom, layer the sponge in thin, horizontal lines with tarte deco, marshmallow, beach bum blu and midnight cami.
4. Sponge ombre sunset pattern on each finger, making sure tarte deco is always at the base; colors will need to be reapplied to the sponge every other nail.
5. Then, apply one coat of spaghetti strap over each nail to "soften the sunset"
6. Finish with gel.setter top coat

- Kim Weling

Backstage at Erin Fetherston Autumn/Winter 2015 at New York Fashion Week

Backstage at Erin Fetherston Autumn/Winter 2015, models prepped for the runway show with skyn ICELAND. This season, skyn ICELAND teamed up with Erin Fetherston to create the ultimate fashion week surv-eye-val kit. The Erin Fetherston x skyn ICELAND Hydro Cool Firming Eye Gels kit is packed with 10 pairs of eye gels to firm, tone and de-puff the under-eye area in just 10 minutes. 

Lead makeup artist Dustin Lujan for Le Métier de Beauté used the Precision Liquid Eyeliner pen to created an effortless 60's-style cat eye and finished up the eyes with True Color Eye Shadow in Sugar, Tuscan Sunset and Peachy Keen. For the face, Dustin used the Replenishing Daily Solution and Peau Verge Anti-Aging Complex SPF 18. Dustin applied The Cheeky Chic Kaleidoscope to the cheeks and used the Limited Edition Obsidian Odyssey Lip and Cheek Kaleidoscope Palette to create a modern ombre lip. 

Thrive Causemetics Jackie Lash served as the perfect compliment to Fetherston's spritely and sophisticated beauty look. 

To apply: 

- Apply Thrive Infinity Lash Adhesive along the base of faux lashes

- Bend lashes into a horseshoe shape for 60 seconds

- Place base of faux lash onto your natural lash line at an angle (eyeliner is a helpful guide)

- Gently press and tap the faux lashes onto the eyelid for 20 seconds

To remove:

- Remove with eye makeup remover of your choice

- Roll off esxcess Thrive Infinity Lash Adhesive to clean

- ***Store lashes in Thrive case to prolong the quality and shape of your lashes

TRESemmé Stylist Jeanie Syfu created a polished ponytail  with a twist for a modern and feminine, yet whimsical out of the ordinary look. 

Tips to re-create the style

1. On damp hair, apply TRESemmé 24 Hour Body Foaming Mousse to roots and hairline, TRESSemmé Runway Get Sleek Blow Dry Balm on lengths and ends and blow dry straight.

2. Mist in TRESemmé Runway Get Sleek Heat Protect Spray and touch up hair with a flat iron for a sleek finish.

3. Make a center part and separate hair into three sections. First, create two small ponytails with elastics tied behind each ear, then gather the remaining hair into a ponytail at the nape of neck.

4. Take 2 small ponytails  and tie a knot on top of the larger ponytail, then wrap the length around the base. Finish with TRESemmé 24 Hour Body Finishing Spray. 

- Kim Weling

A Look at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring 2011 at Lincoln Center

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring 2011 has come and gone, and the week actually went more smoothly then I had imagined. What I loved the most about the switch to Lincoln Center was the electronic check-in. It was easy as scanning your e-ticket at the airport. I no longer had to worry about waiting my turn at the check-in desk - I could just run in and get to my next show.

The setup inside the tents was also refreshing. Here are a few highlights:

The latest car models from Mercedes-Benz




The TRESemmé styling station and lounge my first stop after the Nicholas K Show, which was the first show debuting at Lincoln Center. I got my hair dry styled with a slight wave for some added volume. This season TRESemmé gave away their No-Frizz Créme.

The Maybelline Lounge also had some daily giveaways, as attendees were able to choose from lipstick, gloss or lip stains, cream or silk eyeshadows, or mascara.


The Starbucks Frappacino lounge was giving away silly bands in the shape of a heart, stiletto heel, star and Frappacino bottle. My favorite drink during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week was the Vanilla Dream - 1 part Disaronno and 2 parts Vanilla Frappacino coffee drink - you couldn't taste the alcohol!

Since I was running back and forth from the office, I didn't need to use the AOL lounge, but this was a definite convenience for many media attendees who needed to do upload images, write articles, check email or charge their phone.

I didn't get to stop by the Essie booth, but they were taking appointments for manicures.

I didn't get to stop over at Kim Crawford wines either, but I did see that in the morning they had been providing hand massages and of course wine in the evening.

Here are some of my favorite displays. I love these purple shoes!

Photos by fashionably petite

- Kim Weling

Rachel Bilson at the Spring 2010 Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week TRESemmé Lounge

Rachel Bilson and model Ronnie Kroell,

runner up from Season One of Make Me a Supermodel

On Tuesday, September 15th, Rachel Bilson stopped over at the TRESemmé Lounge right before attending the Brian Reyes show. She looked gorgeous in a Brian Reyes dress.

TRESemmé is partnering with Conde Nast for an exciting new “Steal the Show” campaign with Rachel Bilson, giving readers the inside scoop on hair-to-toe trends, debuting in November.

TRESemmé proudly sponsored and created hair looks for the Tracy Reese, Whitney Eve, Mara Hoffman, Nicholas K. and Brian Reyes shows.

During Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring 2010, attendees who stopped by the lounge got goodie bags filled with TRESemmé products, including their #1 selling Vitamin E Moisture Rich Shampoo and Conditioner and Tres Two Ultra Fine Mist Hair Spray. The lounge offered dry styling and touch ups to attendees(tip: your best chance of getting your hair blown out or curled is to go early in the morning to beat the crowd!)

- Kim Weling