Illustrations by Felicia Atanasiu

With a chill in the air and leaves on the
ground it’s difficult to imagine a world where
sun, flirty dresses and knee-grazing skirts
reign supreme. Luckily, Fashion Weekly has
brought together four looks from the best of
the Spring 2009 runway to keep you warm all
winter long.

Girlie Glam
Evident in the spring collections of Diane
Von Furstenberg and Leifsdottir was a return to
feminine innocence. Diane Von Furstenberg’s
models were the essence of bohemian chic as they
walked down the runway. Hair was kept long
and flowing with a natural wave and accented by
stunning hairpieces. The models’ makeup was kept
fresh faced and natural. Eyes were the en vogue
feature, as each model wore their version of the
smoky eye paired with natural cheeks and lips.

Leifsdottir chose to play up feminine fun
with bouncy curls and daring lips. Hair was kept
high volume and big curl, with looks ranging from
free flowing to tamed updo. Models appeared
almost doll-like with bright blushes and bold red
lips as the statement feature. Eye makeup was
minimal and kept to liner, mascara and some silver
or white shadow.

Classic Confidence
The collections of Andy & Debb and
Badgley Mischka saw a return to a classic,
confident female. Andy & Debb’s models were
reminiscent of old Hollywood and kept pale
faced with a focus on bright red lips. Almost no
eye makeup was evident with minimal liner and
mascara being used. Hair was kept swept to
one side and left long and flowing with a slight
natural curl.

Badgley Mischka’s models exuded
confidence in looks tailor-made to keep the
focus on fashion. Brows were the statement
feature and were kept bold, thick and well
groomed, with little to no makeup present.
Cheeks were slightly bronzed and lips remained
neutral toned and nearly nude. All models’ hair
was away from the face and pulled tightly back
into either a side-parted ponytail or updo.

Independent Beauty
The models of Tony Cohen and Zac
Posen adhered to a look of natural beauty while
appearing to strut to the beat of their own
drum. Tony Cohen’s motto for hair appeared
to be “go big or go home”. Models’ hair was
curled and teased appearing to push the limits
of the standard views of hair volume. As for
makeup, eyebrows were kept dark, thick and
natural. All other makeup was kept nude or
non-existent.

Zac Posen followed suit giving models
thick, high-reaching pompadour hairstyles. All
hair was kept half up (into the pompadour) and
half down, with the down part kept straight
and long. Makeup was again, kept minimal
with natural eyes and cheeks paired with
statement brows and lips.

Futuristic Females
With the year of 2008 long behind
them, Jill Stuart and Sabyasachi chose to keep
their looks focused on the future of fashion.
Jill Stuart’s models donned daring silver and
lilac shadows, rosy cheeks and shimmering
lips. Hair was kept pulled back into loose
updos with pieces around the front and crown
strategically falling out.

Sabyasachi chose to focus on the look
of futuristic librarian with models sporting
thick glasses, tightly wound buns and natural
makeup. Eyebrows were thick and dark while
lips made a statement and were kept matte,
deep and dark.