Erin Fetherston Spring/Summer 2016 at New York Fashion Week

Erin Fetherston Spring/Summer 2016 is inspired by a muse who is equal parts Jane Birkin and Anne of Avonlea. Lighter than air fabrics of embroidered tulle, organza and silks are introduced in a palette of earthy pastels and Victorian whites. Key pieces include long and short slips layered underneath chiffon dresses or pleated capelets, rose and scattered blossom prints inspired by needlepoint embroidery, and pointelle knits and swiss dot blouses alongside culottes, shorts, and overalls in a range of soft denim and tweed. 

For nail, hair and makeup looks backstage with Kiss Products, John Masters and AOFMPro, click here.

- Kim Weling

Backstage at Erin Fetherston Spring/Summer 2016 at New York Fashion Week

Backstage at Erin Fetherston Spring/Summer 2016 at New York Fashion Week, Miss Pop, Lead Manicurist for Kiss Products, took us through the "Girly and Pearly" nail look for the show, which matches the femininity of Erin Fetherston's collection. The Kiss Nail Art Paint was used to create the flower-inspired nail look along with pearls from Salon Secrets Luxe Accents. Check out the video below on the nail look.

Matthew Curtis, Lead Hairstylist for John Masters, created an effortless, natural look for the show, with a '70s vibe. Hair was accessorized with fabric headscarves or rolled up in the back for a more Victorian-inspired look. John Masters Organics products used to prep hair included the Organics Rose & Apricot Hair Milk, Deep Scalp Follicle Treatment and Volumizer for Thinning Hair, Sea Salt Spray with Lavender, and Sculpting Clay Medium Hold. 

The makeup look for the show was created by Dani Fonseca-Ondrek on behalf of AOFMPro using Dermalogica. Eyeliner was applied with a lightly smudged effect along with a natural lip stain for a soft look. 

Guests backstage enjoyed Voga Prosecco before the show

- Kim Weling

Nicholas K Spring/Summer 2016 at New York Fashion Week

Nicholas K Spring/Summer 2016 collection, titled "Terminal Velocity" was full of energy, in looks I would expect to see in a fashionable, futuristic, apocalyptic movie, with lots of action scenes. I could even envision Lara Croft dressed in these looks. 

Nicholas K remains true to their style with layering, hooded pieces and wrap tops, in effortless, lightweight parachute, ripstop nylon and silk fabrics. The palette includes black, white and grey with pops of orange and red, and dip dye detailing on several pieces, including denim. I'm always a big fan of Nicholas K's leather pieces, which graced the runway in leather separates and flight suits. 

This season Nicholas K partnered with Pilot Pen, featuring a white mini dress detailed with Pilot Acroball pens with white barrels and silver grips. The 'Brando Pack' bags were also adorned with 150 Pilot pens, with one bag decorated with silver and white Acroball pens and another bag with black FriXion Clicker erasable gel ink pens. 

Accessories worn on the runway included Nicholas K x Huntress jewelry, Teva shoes and G-Shock timepieces. For hair and makeup looks backstage with Macadamia Professional and Stila, click here. 

- Kim Weling

Backstage at Nicholas K Spring/Summer 2016 at New York Fashion Week

At the Nicholas K Spring/Summer 2016 show at Skylight at Clarkson Square at New York Fashion Week, I previewed the hair and makeup looks backstage with Giannandrea, Lead Stylist for Macadamia Professional and Sarah Lucero, Global Executive Director of Creative Artistry at Stila. 

One of my favorite hair looks I saw on the runway this season is the back knot. Check out these steps to recreate this look at home:

1. Slightly damp hair with water and create a center part all the way to the highest point of the head. Evenly distribute Macadamia Professional Foaming Volumizer through the roots to the ends.

2. Section hair from the top of head to ears, combing down from the part. Take back, large sections and dry with a diffuser and the Macadamia Professional Boar Bristle Paddle Brush. 

3.Apply Macadamia Professional Nourishing Moisture Oil Spray onto dried hair. 

4. Use a straightener to go through both the front and back sections.

5. Take back the section and make a tight ponytail at the nape using the paddle brush. Secure ponytail with elastic using pins. Then , secure the weft of extensions onto the elastic.

6, Take a small section of the weft to hold aside. 

7. With remaining hair, create a loose loop and secure with another elastic. 

8. Wrap the remaining small section of loose hair around the elastic, securing it with a pin and spray the Macadamia Professional Style Lock Strong Hold Hairspray for lasting placement.

For the Urban Base makeup trend, Sarah Lucero used "warm combinations of shadow under the eye keeping the colors rich, while shading the inner rim with our onyx Kajal for a polished look."

Stila's makeup look for Nicholas K Spring/Summer 2016:

1. Stay All Day Foundation & Concealer

2. Shape & Shade Custom Contour Duo

3. Eyes Are The Window Shadow Palette - Spirit

4. Convertible Color in Camellia

5. Kajal Eye Liner in Onyx

6. Stay All Day Waterproof Brow Color

7. Stay All Day Liquid Lip Set

- Kim Weling