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Ladies, Meet Ruffian Red By Jauretsi You know you’ve arrived in the fashion world when M.A.C. cosmetics names a color after you. The designer duo, Ruffian, newly launched the ultra cool ready-made manicures and lipsticks inspired by their runway vibe. Brian Wolk and Claude Morais describe the crescent nail set as “inspired by the phases of the moon”. Then there’s the red ones, which “one-up” your average signature red with a gothic French manicure in a talon shape, gold tipped square nails and demure black and créme ovals. We’re obsessed.  [MORE] The Ruffian Red masterminds now join the eponymous legion of personalized nail names such as “Yves Klein Blue” and “Titian Red”. How did it all get started? ”Isabella Blow was the woman who gave us our first break” gushes the designers who take a moment to reflect on the guardian angel who is the focus in London this week. “She introduced us to Nadja Swarovski who sponsored our first show” they say with a smile. “We have very fond memories of her”. In respect of Isabella’s legacy, check out the Isabella Blow Foundation.  The M.A.C. Ruffian Collection retail for $18 for lipsticks and $25 for nail sets (24 pre made) on MacCosmetics.com. 

Ladies, Meet Ruffian Red

By Jauretsi

You know you’ve arrived in the fashion world when M.A.C. cosmetics names a color after you. The designer duo, Ruffian, newly launched the ultra cool ready-made manicures and lipsticks inspired by their runway vibe. Brian Wolk and Claude Morais describe the crescent nail set as “inspired by the phases of the moon”. Then there’s the red ones, which “one-up” your average signature red with a gothic French manicure in a talon shape, gold tipped square nails and demure black and créme ovals. We’re obsessed. 

[MORE]

The Ruffian Red masterminds now join the eponymous legion of personalized nail names such as “Yves Klein Blue” and “Titian Red”. How did it all get started? ”Isabella Blow was the woman who gave us our first break” gushes the designers who take a moment to reflect on the guardian angel who is the focus in London this week. “She introduced us to Nadja Swarovski who sponsored our first show” they say with a smile. “We have very fond memories of her”. In respect of Isabella’s legacy, check out the Isabella Blow Foundation. 

The M.A.C. Ruffian Collection retail for $18 for lipsticks and $25 for nail sets (24 pre made) on MacCosmetics.com. 

June 27, 2012
| Ruffian Red , Isabella Blow , fashion , M.A.C. , lipstick , nails , Brian Wolk , Claude Morais , manicure , ruffian boys ,
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Today, Daphne Guinness Opens Her Closet For a Good Cause By Jauretsi It’s a big day in London. After months of plotting and planning, the Honorable Daphne Guinness is putting up her closet for sale to raise funds for her good friend, the late Isabella Blow. The auction, to take place at Christie’s tomorrow (opening party is tonight) is the hottest ticket in town. I asked Daphne which piece was the toughest to give up, since, well, all girls love the dresses in their closet.  ”The Silver Bell McQueen dress” she says without blinking. But it’s soooooooo worth it she believes. Daphne shares a few more personal insights with The Inside Source about her auction today.  [MORE] Jauretsi: How important is this auction to you in terms of raising funds for treating mental illness, which is the purpose of the Izzy Foundation? Daphne Guinness: With this sale, hope completes the circle that began ten years ago when one of my best friends [Isabella Blow], became noticeably ill. Having had an orthodox upbringing, I didn’t quite understand the gravity of what I was dealing with. Isabella was the first person that made my life worth living again after a considerable seismic shift in my life. When she eventually killed herself I was devastated, but not only devastated because she had spoken about it, and tried so many times [to relate this to us]…. but that it had just become to many people a dinner conversation. To me, it was much more serious than that. There were many few and far between that were there to help, but unfortunately she died two years later. Q: It seems her passing has somehow been a catalyst for bigger picture change that birthed this mission for understanding and healing? A: I remember receiving the news from Alexander [Queen], I think we spent at least 4 hours crying, he was completely devastated but he had seen her the week before. The Foundation completes the circle of all of this. The more I found out, the more I realized that my friends and many suffered the same. To a great degree it is a mysterious condition that can be misdiagnosed and there needs to be more research. (Photo Credit: Jauretsi) For more information on the Isabella Blow Foundation, visit the website.  If you have not been delighted by the inspiration that is Isabella Blow, eBay has exquisite books with rich images of her life and her art. 

Today, Daphne Guinness Opens Her Closet For a Good Cause

By Jauretsi

It’s a big day in London. After months of plotting and planning, the Honorable Daphne Guinness is putting up her closet for sale to raise funds for her good friend, the late Isabella Blow. The auction, to take place at Christie’s tomorrow (opening party is tonight) is the hottest ticket in town. I asked Daphne which piece was the toughest to give up, since, well, all girls love the dresses in their closet.  ”The Silver Bell McQueen dress” she says without blinking. But it’s soooooooo worth it she believes. Daphne shares a few more personal insights with The Inside Source about her auction today. 

[MORE]

Jauretsi: How important is this auction to you in terms of raising funds for treating mental illness, which is the purpose of the Izzy Foundation?

Daphne Guinness: With this sale, hope completes the circle that began ten years ago when one of my best friends [Isabella Blow], became noticeably ill. Having had an orthodox upbringing, I didn’t quite understand the gravity of what I was dealing with. Isabella was the first person that made my life worth living again after a considerable seismic shift in my life. When she eventually killed herself I was devastated, but not only devastated because she had spoken about it, and tried so many times [to relate this to us]…. but that it had just become to many people a dinner conversation. To me, it was much more serious than that. There were many few and far between that were there to help, but unfortunately she died two years later.

Q: It seems her passing has somehow been a catalyst for bigger picture change that birthed this mission for understanding and healing?

A: I remember receiving the news from Alexander [Queen], I think we spent at least 4 hours crying, he was completely devastated but he had seen her the week before. The Foundation completes the circle of all of this. The more I found out, the more I realized that my friends and many suffered the same. To a great degree it is a mysterious condition that can be misdiagnosed and there needs to be more research.

(Photo Credit: Jauretsi)

For more information on the Isabella Blow Foundation, visit the website.  If you have not been delighted by the inspiration that is Isabella Blow, eBay has exquisite books with rich images of her life and her art. 

June 26, 2012
| Daphne Guinness , Isabella Blow , Silver bell McQueen dress , fashion , Izzy Foundation ,