Backstage at Tracy Reese, I had the chance to interview celebrity makeup artist Mally Roncal, president of Mally Beauty, who created the beauty looks that models rocked on the Fall 2013 runways. The inspiration was the quintessential New York Girl. "She's tough, she's fabulous, she's fierce," says Mally. "[And] she doesn't give a doody squat about what you think about how she looks or how she lives her life!" That's why we love you, Mally! For skin, Mally went light and flawless with soft blush, highlighted cheeks, pale lips in Mally Beauty French Kiss and a super smokey eye created using Mally Beauty's City Chick Smokey Eye Kit in SoHo Silver applied using a bent, naked mascara wand. The look totally popped on the runway. Cool, edgy, gorgeous!

Check out my video above to see Mally bring these beauty looks to life, then click through for stills! And don't forget to subscribe to my YouTube channel for more Fashion Week coverage.

If you're looking for a last minute Valentine's Day gift for that special someone, take a look - or a sniff - at Banana Republic's M & W fragrances, two legacy scents from their iconic collection. Better yet, win a full size bottle of each in today's giveaway! I've had a chance to try both of these and they're clean, fresh and modern. I'll be honest, I can't wear fragrances of any kind personally because they give me headaches but I love smelling these on other people (if that makes sense...).

Designed to complement each other, M & W are the quintessential yin-yang fragrances that make them the perfect gift to share with your significant other this season. W is a light, sparkling scent with citrus top notes built into amber and sexy musk. M combines sandalwood and white musk with lime and bergamot top notes.

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Backstage at Tracy Reese, I caught up with celebrity manicurist Tracylee who prepped the nails for the Fall 2013 runway. The inspiration for the collection was New York City with all its harshness and beauty, so Tracylee and Tracy went for an outline manicure that featured an edgy gold polish (Wedding Glitters) complemented by a beautiful teal (New Wave Blue). I was so excited when I saw this look because, well, it's something I know I can do at home! (See my outline moon mani tutorial here.) I also love the 3 new exclusive Tracy Reese for Sally Hansen collection shades, coming out in September ($7.99 each): New Wave Blue (teal), Perfectly Poppy (scarlett) and Malbec (aubergine). Each color is vibrant and statement-making yet very wearable. Sally Hansen and Tracy Reese nail it every season (and this is their fifteenth season together!). Plus, the Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure formula is one of my all-time favorites, and the rounded brush is ideal for creating this effortless nail art design. I'm inspired, are you?

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Last night I stopped by the Duro Olowu for JCP launch event at the Stone Rose Lounge in NYC to fête the designer and scope out some of the pieces in real life. While not everything I loved from the lookbook was on display, the pieces I did see gave me a great sense of the quality and what to expect overall. The colors are just as vibrant, fabrications look good, and the home decor items really pop. Guests received an umbrella (one of my favorite items, it's just so fun) and set of 4 notebooks on their way out. Today JCP is hosting a shopping event for press and bloggers so I'm hoping to scoop up the checked pullover and gorgeous solid blue bag (looks like Coach). Shop the collection at JCPenney stores and online at jcp.com this March 1, 2013.

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The Prabal Gurung for Target collection has launched at Target stores and target.com - have you made any purchases yet? I've seen the collection twice in person (once at the press preview and more recently at the launch party), and all I can say is these pieces will go fast! The prices are right and the styles are so fresh and fun.

Here are a few pieces I'm loving after seeing them in person:

1. 
   Coral and teal colorblock dress ($39.99): The coral and blue on this dress are both super vivid in person, and the fabric drapes nicely. A great day to night option thanks to the cute cap sleeves.
   


2. 
   Lace Up Black Pumps ($39.99): The perfect, strappy cage heel to pair with skirts, dresses or skinny pants. Hard to pick one color!
   


3. 
   Button-down blouse in "First Date" print ($26.99): The print is SO Prabal and you want something that's recognizable when shopping these designer collabs! Layer with a white blazer and leggings or tuck into a skirt with heels.
   


4. 
   Sleeveless dress in "Meet the Parents" print ($44.99): This dress is so flattering and visually slims the waist. The print is bold and very Prabal but the black and white color palette give it versatility.
   


5. 
   Ankle Strap Wedge in Apple ($29.99): These pop color wedges are chic and modern - comfortable too! You'll get so much wear out of these during spring and summer.