ROCKER CHIC BADGLEY MISCHKA

A fantastic seat (third row) at Badgley Mischka was vital to getting these up close pics of the beauty and styling details that made the show a huge success.  The models' hairstyles were complete with bedazzled parts.  Some loved, some hated, and while looking over the shoulder of the Fug Girl next to me, some texted that they "weren't sure how they felt about it."  To me it was the perfect finishing touch on an exquisite collection that screamed beauty and elegance, and perhaps a hint of goth.

Each look was styled to perfection with every detail considered...all the way down to the gold and silver half-moon nails, topped off with a sheer overlay and a heavy hand of red glitter.   A dark palette with large pops of pinks and magentas (a trend throughout NYFW), the styling was a precise balancing act between hard and soft. Silk draping, colorful leather gloves, and ornate embellishments were seen alongside knits, fur, and luxurious Badgley Mischka handbags.  Black veils were added to a handful of looks, pumping up the volume on the rocker chic beauties that strutted down the runway.  Even the background provided spectators with a hint of the nitty gritty, giving the appearance that the uber fierce models were walking through an alley way only illuminating by the golden light of the street lamps.  Any number of these looks could easily be seen on the likes of wickedly sweet Kelly Osbourne, who sat front row between Kellie Pickler and Rumor Willis.

Badgley Mischka's overall presentation was a front runner in the collections that I had the opportunity to witness.  The pieces spoke for themselves, but were amplified by the fantastic production, styling, and beauty that surrounded the ten minutes of show time.  The tenth look, a jewel-encrusted ombre top tucked into a high-waisted black skirt was by far one of my favs.  The addition of metallic gloves and a miniature top hat cocked to the side (complete with the signature black veil) gave this look the ultimate sex appeal. 

Hands down, THIS was a show.  A complete production with every detail examined to the fullest.  My soon to be purchased miniature top hat off to designers Mark Badgley and James Mischka for a job well done.  

Final Look