alice + olivia NYFW Fall/Winter '12

alice + olivia by Stacey Bendet Fall/Winter ‘12 – February 13^th

Hair by Sebastian Professional

alice + olivia Fall 2012 Inspiration:

In true Bendet form, her Lolita-inspired collection is strong, sexy and playful with a ‘Coquette Cool’ vibe. With a focus this season on outerwear and chic knit dressing – including calf length + body skimming dresses – Bendet puts her own fresh twist on ultimate party dressing, including the launch of the alice + olivia Gown collection. The Fall 2012 collection spotlights intricate textures of rich bouclé, edgy leather, jacquard embroidery, brocades, tapestries and lush furs laid upon custom prints. This season’s palette features a modern mix of bold jewel tones – rich emerald green, deep ruby red, midnight blue, lush plum, strong metallics and Bendet’s signature black + white color-blocking.

Hair Product Cocktail:

1. On damp hair, apply a palmful of Sebastian Professional Whipped Crème throughout. Then, layer in a palmful of Mousse Forte. This combination will give the hair long-lasting, defrizzed body.
2. Blow-dry smooth using a large round brush. Once dry, divide hair in half horizontally, from recession to the back of the crown. Pin aside the top section and pull the bottom into a tight ponytail at the occipital bone.
3. Twist the ponytail around the base and pin to secure. Spray with Sebastian Professional Shaper hairspray for shape and hold.
4. Take down the top section and create a middle part. Taking one side at a time, smooth back each section to twist and pin around the chignon in the back. Be sure to keep the hair loose in the front so the hairline does not show.
5. Detail random pieces of the chignon with Sebastian Professional Craft Clay for matte hold. Pull pieces from under each top section loose to frame the face.
6. Once in shape, lightly spray Sebastian Professional Trilliant over the finished look for a touch of shimmer and shine.

How to Get the Look with Sebastian Professional:

• Whipped Crème – Ultra-light styler that nourishes and lifts curls and waves for a silky, shiny finish ($18.95)
• Mousse Forte – Strong hold mousse that creates strong-lasting de-frizzed curls and waves ($13.95)
• Shaper – Brushable working hairspray to create direction, lift and control with a medium hold ($15.95)
• Craft Clay – Re-sculpting clay that redefines matte-hold styles to separate and re-style texture (15.95)
• Trilliant – Thermal Protection and Shimmer Complex for ultra-light body and a glamorous shiny finish ($19.95)

Credit Info:

Lead Stylist – Anthony Cole, Sebastian Professional Stylist Design Team