LYRA MAG.

THE OUT NYC HOTEL  West 42nd Street, NYC words/images Judith Ecochard A sunny, one way mirror lined open inner courtyard at the newish Out NYC Hotel (aka "urban resort")...could not have held another human being...all attending what many consider a highlight of New York Fashion Week--- ...the Spring/Summer 2013 presentation- of well liked and admired fashion designer Stephen Burrows. these high waist trousers-flat front-gathered harem style hems---LOVE We saw many industry icons at this event---including the always lovely fashion model Pat Cleveland---who has passed the torch- in a matter of speaking as her daughter, Anna---was one of the models of Burrow's very wearable apparel. a classic 'disco' era look-reminded us of what Jerry Hall would wear then...and now The whole scene buzzed with energy---including the models---who effortlessly posed on the pretty Christian Louboutin shoes/sandals---attired in well draped,  easy to we...

AUDI SHOWROOM, NYC words/images Judith Ecochard team gets briefed Backstage at Stephens Burrows was controlled...models there on time, hair/make-up, nails DONE without the last minute rush panic we see a lot during NYFW. Interviews given backstage centered on the signature knits-this year inspired by chevrons-a geometric shape representing "the ups and downs in life"--- backstage staple-a steamer Make-up featured the classic dark smokey eyes/red lips...that worked perfectly for the collection. Melanie Mills is an in-demand make-up artist to the stars, specifically Dancing with the. ...who got the models all glittery glamourous ---using several brands including her own... the smoothed on like lotion, Gleam Body Radiance bronzers for the glow (and full of anti-aging ingredients like the anti-oxidant endowed,  brown seaweed/Japanese green and white tea extracts, jojoba seed oil, moisture loaded olive oil, soothing aloe extract) a...