I’m always surprised at how busy and nutty-acting everyone gets during Fashion Week prep. Everyone is in a huff. I’ve seen a lot of models in Soho, they’re almost all in huffs. Except for the “It” models, you know like Ash and Jethro. I bet they’re never in anything like a huff, they’re only in magazines. Is Cole Mohr still “It”?

Anyway, I got invited to the model casting for Duckie Brown. It made me feel a little special, but whenever I told anyone they sort of laughed. Everyone thought I was trying out to be a model, I wasn’t. Duckie wanted me there to cast models, and pretend to DJ. I really like pretending.

It was self-defeating though. The casting, I mean.  I was the short, pasty, black-clad kid with grandma glasses and bad hair. Everyone around me was 6 foot tall, healthy, fit, and beautiful. It was awful, and amazing. Amazing because they were changing and naked and trying on great clothes.

Two boys I party with came on a go-see. Is that an official term? Go-see? Or did Tyra make that up for America’s Next Top Model? But, right, Jace and Harvey came on a go-see. It was nice seeing them out and about during the day. And I think both of them were cast, because they have amazing walks and are so handsome.

Oh. Did anyone see that Craiglist missed connection from Tuesday? A friend posted it to my Facebook. I think someone I know, a boy, gave a man a blowjob at the Box while his girlfriend watched. It all happened on the balcony, I mean, I must have been a few feet away. Was it you? Tell me the truth. I need the scoop.

I think it’s a good nightlife when things like this can still happen. It reminds me of Studio 54.

It’s so sad that the Ruff Club is ending. I don’t know what else to say. It’s the end of an era, or something. There’s a rumor that Peaches Geldof and Jethro Cave will be there. That they’re going to DJ. I love Nick Cave, and his son Jethro is amazing. I didn’t know that Peaches is still around. Can I have her job? What is her job?

P.S.

I forgot to mention I met Christopher Sauve and Julia Frakes yesterday while creeping Soho with Alex. Chris was the nicest, like so pleasant. Julia was a button, but I kind of think I squeezed her hand too hard. Alex thought her pants were a great Beacon’s find, but of course they were Erin Wasson. Nicollette said Julia was a downtown luminary.

I guess she must be if she’s curating a collection at Screaming Mimi’s for Fashion’s Night Out. I’m jealous, wish I was curating a collection.

Did you know that even the Disney Channel changes its New York programming before and during Fashion Week? I told you, nutty-acting. Everyone.

Erin Fetherston’s  autumn/winter ‘09 collection now stars in its own film, “Birds Of A Fether.”

Via JC Report

Lately, I’ve been finding myself strangely attracted to kitch. You know, stuff that isn’t exactly trendsetting or high fashion but just brings an element of childish wonderment and whimsy into the mix. It’s one of the reasons I loved Erin Fetherston’s princess collection from Spring 09, and it’s the reason why I not so secretly enjoy this rather un-red-carpet ready bag from Radley London. The brand is just opened up it’s online offerings, which include some more stylishly savvy choices, but honestly this is the one bag on the site which holds my interest enough to begin wondering if the wifey, Becks, has an outfit to compliment it…

Pick up this bag at RadleyLondon.com

WWD reported this morning that Erin Fetherston was excited to enter the short-film business along with Juliette Lewis.  However, Fetherston later set the record straight: no Lewis in the film (set to be made by Marisa Crawford), and no QVC either.

Fetherston’s husband, Hedi Ferjani was said, again by WWD to be setting up a project with QVC, but again, this was false.

SOURCE: Fashionista

TRESemmé signed on as the official haircare sponsor of this year’s spring shows for NYC Fashion Week granting the
brand with backstage access at one of the industry’s biggest events. TRESemmé Celebrity Stylist Nathaniel Hawkins, who led the hair teams for Tracy Reese and Cynthia Rowley, dishes his secrets for getting the look.

“This season, we saw a return to simple, yet beautiful hair. Whether the look of the show was
soft and feminine or exhibited more of an edge, the common thread remained the hair looks -
face flattering and pretty. And the best thing about these styles is that they are easy to achieve
with the right products and tools,” says Hawkins.

Here are the trends, right off the runways, courtesy of TRESemmé:

Wave of Independence
“Gone are the days of binding curls and waves. This season, it is all about laid back, yet feminine glamour,” adds Hawkins. Rachel Roy, L’Wren Scott, Rebecca Taylor, Diane von Furstenberg and Anna Sui all sent this look down their runways. To get these hot waves:

1. Scrunch TRESemmé Flawless Curls Curl Hydration Lotion Crème into damp hair.

2. Blow dry the hair with a diffuser using the fingers or let it dry naturally.

3. Part hair evenly down the middle and finger comb each side into a ponytail.

4. Taking each ponytail, twist the lengths of the hair until it starts to twist onto itself,
creating a bun on each side of the head; secure each bun with a hair pin.

5. Using the diffuser, dry each bun and let the hair sit for 20 minutes.

6. Remove the pins and finger comb hair, creating beautiful, tousled waves.

7. Run a dime-size amount of the TRESemmé Anti-Frizz Secret Styling Crème over the
lengths of the hair to tame flyaways and add shine.

Mixed Up
“A lot of shows this season featured a dual-finish hairstyle with either a mix of shiny and matte or rough and smooth,” notes Hawkins who created such a look for Cynthia Rowley’s show.  Other designers who showcased the look included:  Alexander Wang, Erin Fetherston, Thakoon and Richard Chai.

To copy the ponytail follow these simple steps:
1. Pull hair back into a ponytail using a boar bristle brush

2. Work TRESemmé Anti-Frizz Secret Styling Crème into the hair at the top of the ponytail
but not throughout the lengths of the hair.

3. Spray the mid-shafts and ends of the hair with TRESemmé Thermal Creations Heat
Tamer Spray.

4. Blow dry hair against the natural direction of the cuticle to create a rough texture, which
will contrast the sleek, shiny top section of the head.

5. Finish this look with a touch of TRESemmé TRES Two Extra Hold Hair Spray
throughout the ponytail.

Hawkins and the TRESemmé Styling Team tied shiny black ribbon on all of the models at the Cynthia Rowley show to add a touch of glam.

Soft Around the Edges
“Stick straight locks had their moment on the runway, but the look right now is all about smooth hair with some bend and movement,” says Hawkins.  This chic style was seen on the runways of some of fashion’s biggest names including BCBG, Doo.Ri and Donna Karen.  Hawkins loved the way this styled complemented the straight lines at the Herve Leger show.

Getting the look is simple:

1. Apply TRESemmé Thermal Creations Heat Tamer Spray to hair, followed by a liberal application of TRESemmé Thermal Creations Volumizing Mousse from the roots of the hair to the ends.

2. Blow hair dry with a medium-sized round brush.

3. Spray Thermal Creations Heat Tamer Spray onto the hair again.

4. Take sections of hair twice the depth of the flatiron plate, pull the iron away from the head to create a slight curvature.

5. Add runway-worthy shine by lightly spraying the TRESemmé No Frizz Shine Spray.

[Photos via Fashionology]

Erin Fetherston produced a collection that would best fit a grown-up child. Delicate accents and blows made the dresses that hit the runway feel like they fell out of my nieces make-believe toy chest. We all want to be princesses, (me a prince with a Blackcard) but I can’t see this working outside of Disney World.

That’s what we had to say, see what everyone else is dishing.

1.) Hint Mag: “Erin said she was really excited about this show, but nothing could have prepared me for just how wonderful it was—the whimsy, girlish fantasy and so much more. The music began with the sound of a music box, and it was as if we were transported to some magical fairytale. Russian dolls and ballerinas appeared in layered, vintage-like skirts and sleeves poufed in just the right places, while models made to look like soldiers marched past in pants that were cool and cigarette-y. Some of the tutu dresses, in rich and warm colors, made me itch for toe shoes.”

2.) Fashionista: “This evening’s Erin Fetherston show had us wondering now about how to wear a hooped miniskirt or the appropriateness of three bows down the front of your top past the age of seven, but about who actually buys Erin Fetherston’s clothes. Because we don’t know any adults – especially ones ready to drop several thousands on a dress – who actually want to look like creepy dolls come to life.”

3.) amNY: “This show echoed the doll theme that Barbie started earlier in the week. But these dolls were no Barbies. Far from it—there was something tawdry and weathered about Fetherston’s doll-faced models, who paraded down the runway in an explosion of bell- or umbrella-shaped skirts and dresses. Some with asymmetrical, off-kilter fabrics worked better but it’s still pretty obscure.”

4.) NY Daily News: “Erin Fetherston delivered her characteristic whimsy at the Promenade Sunday, but the front row looked a little confused. We caught Brittany Snow and one of the brunettes from the new cast of ‘90210′ (does it really matter which one?) with furrowed brows as the models walked in bow-clad mini dresses, which gave way to puffy dresses topped off with glittery bunny-mask hats (yes, you read that right). We have to admit it did take the whole fantasy thing to another level.”

LINKAGE: First Impressions: Erin Fetherston

This girl spotted by Streetpeeper was caught wearing an Erin Fetherston dress and I must admit that I heart it greatly. Something is so simple about the look, so carefree, so Fetherston.

For New York Fashion Week, Erin Fetherston presented a collection that tapped into the uninhibited spirit of the hippie. Tie-dyed fabrics played a big part in a collection that makes springtime in 2009 look like a pastel playground for the beach fairing feminite.

That sounds yummy! Erin Fetherston and LU Biscuits are collaborating to make…well we’re not quite sure what, but fashion and food is always an interesting combination, right? We’ll find out the result of this mind meld on September 9th when they reveal their master plan or piece. Will it have an expiration date? Because then you will have to either wear it right away, or just eat it.

Thanks Fashionista

When it comes to variety in fashion design people almost always refer to color, texture, or overall vibe. Variety doesn’t always have to deal with color or texture and from the looks of it, Erin Fetherston seems to have received the message. Erin uses nearly identical fabrics in several of her designs and changes the way in which she assembles them; it ends up creating an entirely different ensemble for completely different occasions. Throughouti Erin’s resort 09 collection, florals play a major part in the elegant dress designs. Models sport ruffles as well as long dresses that flow until they reach the floor. The collection deffinitely stays in the pastel color range from top to bottom; it adds to the bold statement the pieces make as a whole.

To see the rest of Erin Fetherston’s collection click here

I have been seeing Erin Fetherston’s name floating around more often lately so I decided to check out her line.  I usually review a designer’s new line with open arms and optimism, but I am quite confused about her Spring 2008 presentation.  Can someone tell me when it gets good?  I would have to say this season the models make the clothes and let’s face it, not all of us can throw on anything and look infallible.  There must be one outfit I approve of and one blouse that I find “cute,” and I could probably find them somewhere else in a more original way.  I think what I am trying to say is… I am not impressed. 

It’s like the wardrobe of an elementary school teacher…. or, a suburban soccer mom. 

 But all is not lost with Miss Fetherston!  I am intrigued with her fall/winter 2007 line.  I was actually able to use two hands to count how many pieces I liked. My top three…

Hey I could be wrong though, maybe Erin is on to something this spring. 

What do you think?