3.1 Phillip Lim reveals worldly spring 2008 collection

Even though his line was only launched in the fall of 2005, Phillip Lim has already become the darling of the fashion world, creating classic American sportswear for more-affordable-than-average prices. Working with Katayone Adeli and helping launch Development before moving into creating his own line, Lim quickly garnered glowing reviews. In 2006 he won the Women's Designer Rising Star award given by Fashion Group International and recently he won the Council of Fashion Designers of America award for emerging talent in women's wear.

So it was with great anticipation that Lim revealed his spring collection. He said he "wanted to make clothes that were ready for travel," Lim revealed his 3.1 Phillip Lim spring 2008 collection on Sunday September 9th during New York's fashion week, going on now. The show began with Lim favorite, model Irina Lazareanu strolling down the runway in a khaki trench coat, white button down shirt, white harem-style pants, and a large white tie, ready for her safari adventure. Lim continued to wow the audience throughout the show with an exposed zipper mini, "Thriller" style red leather jacket, and a backless cocktail dress.

Clothing came in calm neutrals with loud pops of Crayola yellow and red on jackets, pants, and bags. Each outfit consisted of easy separates. Style.com reported that the collection "made obvious statements about the improvisational nature of dressing on the go." Lim's woman-on-the-go isn't just going from office to bar, she's going from Kenya to St. Tropez to downtown New York, and she doesn't want to bother with fussy clothing or worrying if things will match or not.

From the people who introduced us to Zac Posen, Gen Art plans a show for fashion week

While we’re all excited to see what the big name designers will show during New York’s Spring ’08 fashion week, let’s take a minute to look at some up and coming designers. Gen Art, the fabulous organization dedicated to assisting emerging artistic talent has put together a great show this week to introduce NYC to some new fashion designers. In the past, Gen Art has exhibited collections by Zac Posen, Chaiken, and Rebecca Taylor. This season, meet Bensoni, Dagmar, Delphyne Guiraud, Grace Sun, Mooka Kinney, and Whistle + Flute.

The design duo of Benjamin Channing Clybourn and Sonia Yoon behind Bensoni met while studying at Parsons, where they won the “Designer of the Year” award. The label is known for it’s feminine tops, skirts, and dresses. On the other side of the Atlantic, in Sweden, Dagmar, designed by three sisters, won “Best New Designer” at the Swedish Elle Awards for their jersey and knitwear items. Rachel Antonoff and Alison Lewis of Mooka Kinney are like sisters. They started off as roommates but soon became a design team when they discovered each other’s love of vintage clothing and childlike dresses. The designers have recently been featured in Nylon magazine.

The fashion show is tomorrow, September 5th, by which time many of these designers will probably be famous. And if they’re anything like Zac Posen, best friends with Shalom Harlow.

Timeless Seduction

This spring at Toronto Fashion Week, L'Oréal introduced its colour palette for fall in a stunning new collection:

The Looks of Timeless Seduction

For each look of the collection – Miss Provocative, Miss Rebellious, and Miss Demure – L'Oréal revealed an Artistic Vision based on haute couture runway looks, as well as an Urban Vision showing how the dramatic styles can be adapted to a woman's day-to-day needs.

The aim is to explore the various concepts associated with the timeless art of seduction: Miss Provocative is a woman who knows her own power – and is not afraid to use it; Miss Rebellious lives life – and her love life! – on her own terms. Even Miss Demure, (pictured here) is not afraid to explore her sensual side: she is a shy golden girl who entices with her natural beauty.

Get the look with L'Oréal's Bare Naturale Gentle Mineral Make-up – the perfect way to achieve flawless skin without that heavy, cakey feel; gold eye-colour from the Golden Khaki Seduction Wear Infinité Eye Shadow Quad; dark brown Telescopic Mascara; a hint of pink – try True Match blush in Baby Blossom – applied to the cheeks; and lips adorned with a subtle hue such as Colour Juice lip gloss in Touch of Nude. Finally, style your locks with a large, round brush to give them bounce; flip the ends; and add a blast of Studio Line Finishing Spray as a final touch.

The collection uses gold, copper and silver shades inspired by hues found in our changing landscape throughout the year; lips are nude, or berry-stained and luminous; hair is a warm blond, a cool copper, or a deep midnight black, enriched by the tone-on-tone colour process that is all the rage for fall.

To find out more about this and other trends, drop by your local L'Oréal Paris cosmetics counter.