Women's

Look Who’s Here: AERIN Erickson Beamon

EVENING ESSENTIALS GOLD COLLAR NECKLACE

AERIN Erickson Beamon

She’s best known as a beauty heiress and founder of her own new cosmetics brand. Now add jewelry designer to multi-hyphenate Aerin Lauder. In her just-launched collaboration with Karen Erickson of Erickson Beamon (the label’s handcrafted dazzlers have been photographed on everyone from the First Lady to Lady Gaga), Lauder references both her own vintage jewelry collection and the archive of her late grandmother, Estée. The 60-piece collection ($150–$1,000) includes “essentials,” as well as groupings influenced by idyllic beach destinations.

PALM BEACH PENDANT NECKLACE

AERIN Erickson Beamon

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Lifestyle

Out of Office: Charleston


NM media manager Mackay Boynton escaped to the seaside city of Charleston, South Carolina for a long weekend. He shares his personal photos and must-dos. 

To See: Charleston is such a great walking city. No car needed. You can tour many of the historic houses. Walking down King Street (my favorite) you will find antique shops, art galleries and restaurants. A quick day trip to Kiawah Island to see the ocean is also a must.

To Stay: Market Pavilion Hotel. The bar on the roof has an amazing view of the city and the water.

To Eat: Shrimp and grits at Magnolias!

To Pack: Jeans and knits were perfect for daytime. At night, when it was much cooler, I’d add a sweater or a light jacket.

Etro grosgrain-trim blazer in navy, pink cotton pants, and shirt with sea life motif.

Burberry Brit’s quilted field jacket and faded dark denim.

Don’t leave Charleston without… Trying the local food, referred to as Low Country food. The She Crab soup is a Charleston favorite.

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Women's

Look Who’s Here: Cushnie Et Ochs

Designers Carly Cushnie and Michelle Ochs take a bow after their Spring 2013 show.

Cofounded in 2009 by London native Carly Cushnie and her fellow Parsons grad, Maryland-born Michelle Ochs, Cushnie et Ochs has earned a reputation for meticulous tailoring and silhouettes with high-def allure. For Spring 2013, the collection takes its inspiration from Ochs’ ancestry—she’s half Filipino—and draws upon the country’s architectural shapes, native flowers, and fluid, draped beachwear.

Cushnie et Ochs, Spring 2013.

Cushnie et Ochs, Spring 2013.

Cushnie et Ochs, Spring 2013.

Cushnie et Ochs, Spring 2013.

Cushnie et Ochs is available in select Neiman Marcus stores.

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Women's

Inspired: Rafé New York

Rafe Maryanne Faceted Minaudiere

Rafé Maryanne Faceted minaudiere.

Handbag designer Rafé Totengco is the definition of a jet-setter. In the past year alone, he has vacationed in Honolulu, Manila, Berlin, Mallorca, Prague, Venice, Jodpur, Capri, Lisbon and Bali. Each trip not only served as an escape from the office, but a design cultivation journey in search of inspiration from local art, architecture and geography. A recent trip to China and a stop at the Shanghai World Fair resulted in a glamourous evening clutch. The design of Totengco’s Maryanne minaudiere is a handheld interpretation of architect Carlos Couto’s Portuguese Pavilion, the structure Portugal developed for the expo.

Totengco's interpretation of Couto's building was created with faceted hammered brass and stainless steel.

Totengco's interpretation of Couto's building was created with faceted hammered brass and stainless steel.

Shop Rafé New York on NeimanMarcus.com

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Women's

Look Who’s Here: L’Agence

L'Agence, Spring 2013.

L'Agence, Spring 2013.

For L’Agence founder Margaret Maldonado, design isn’t about the latest fashion trends. Instead, her philosophy centers on taking new approaches to classic styles—building a wardrobe of luxurious but cost-conscious pieces that can be worn year after year. Each season complements the next—last spring’s silk blouse works effortlessly with this year’s lightweight cropped jacket. The result: a wardrobe that’s both timeless and relevant.

L'Agence, Spring 2013.

L'Agence, Spring 2013.

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Lifestyle // Women's

The Art of Pinning

Art of Fashion, Spring 2013. Photographed by Walter Chin.

The Art of Fashion, Spring 2013. Photographed by Walter Chin.

Every March and September Neiman Marcus showcases the season’s most cutting-edge fashion with equally provocative photography, known as The Art of Fashion. In honor of this season’s campaign shot by Walter Chin, we have revived past AOF campaigns (Richard Avedon, Helmut Newton, Annie Leibovitz…) to display them on a social media platform where beautiful imagery thrives — Pinterest.

Art of Fashion, Spring 1997. Shot by Paolo Roversi.

Art of Fashion, Spring 1997. Shot by Paolo Roversi.

Through March 27, show your eye for the aesthetically pleasing by repinning The Art of Fashion’s most captivating moments captured by photography’s greats onto your very own AOF board. Curate a Pinterest board that artfully interprets the essence of The Art of Fashion with AOF images and supporting inspirational pins, and you could win $1,000 NM gift card.

Art of Fashion, Fall 2007. Photographed by Tom Munro.

The Art of Fashion, Fall 2007. Photographed by Tom Munro.

1. Get started on NeimanMarcus.com/PinterestAOF

2. Create a Art of Fashion board and pin the AOF board cover.

3. Pin any 6 looks from The Art of Fashion board

4. Complete the collection with some creative pinning.

AOF board on Pinterest.com/NeimanMarcus

AOF board on Pinterest.com/NeimanMarcus

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Beauty // Women's

Backstage Beauty: Kevyn Aucoin For Clover Canyon

Clover Canyon, Fall 2013.

Clover Canyon, Fall 2013.

Kevyn Aucoin lead artist Deanna Melluso describes the makeup for Clover Canyon‘s NYFW Fall 2013 show as a “Russian ballerina, ice princess.” Inspired by the Ballet Russe, Clover Canyon brought the nation’s opulence to life through graphic constructivism, crown jewels and glittering ballet slippers. Below Melluso shares the products used to accentuate the prints encapsulating in the collection.

Kevyn Aucoin beauty at Clover Canyon

Kevyn Aucoin beauty at Clover Canyon

Face: The Sensual Skin Tinted Balmcreated a soft and natural look.

The Celestial Powder in Candlelight, applied on cheekbones for sparkle and shimmer, and to highlight the face.

Kevyn Aucoin beauty at Clover Canyon

Kevyn Aucoin beauty at Clover Canyon

Eyes: The Eye Shadow Duo in #209 (Snow/Coal)the Snow shadow is applied all over the lid and in the tear ducts of the eye to create a shimmery ballerina look and icicle-like appearance.

The Volume & The Curling Mascara, applied only to upper lashes.

The Eyelash Curler.

The Precision Brow Pencilfill in brows with The Precision Brow Pencil to create a fresh and natural look.  Use the brush on opposite end of the pencil to push brows up.

Kevyn Aucoin beauty at Clover Canyon

Cheeks: The Creamy Glow in Liquifuchia, applied on apples of cheeks in round circular motions to create a wintery flush cheek for a wind-blown look as if the model just stepped inside from the cold.

Kevyn Aucoin beauty at Clover Canyon

Kevyn Aucoin beauty at Clover Canyon

Lips: The Matte Lipstick in Flawless, applied with finger and dab to lightly stain lips for a very minimal look.

The Celestial Powder in Candlelight,  applied on the cupids bow of lips to create a touch of shimmer when the light hits.

Clover Canyon

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Beauty // Women's

Backstage Beauty: Bobbi Brown at Tibi

For Fall 2013 Tibi designer Amy Smilovic presented a sporty and versatile vibe. The collection blended urban edginess with 90s refinement through utilitarian pieces and sculpted silhouettes. To complement the collection, the Bobbi Brown team created an angular makeup look, conveying confidence and ease with an unstructured black chocolate smokey eye, a soft hint of blush and a pale soft lip.

Tibi Fall 2013

Tibi Fall 2013
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Men's // Women's

NM @ NYFW, Fall/Winter 2013 – Day 1 Edition

The Neiman Marcus team fans out across the runways, presentations, backstages and showrooms New York Fashion Week

Thursday AM. Buyer Carlo scoped out shoes at Sergio Rossi for the NM China site.

Kara Ross presented her handbags and jewelry high above Columbus Circle and Central Park.

Kara modeled her own Year of The Snake choker.

NYFW showcases American men's wear too. Men's fashion director Matthew Singer sat front row at Duckie Brown.

Meanwhile, buyer Kel was impressed with the vegan handbags in Marni's showroom.

Marni necklaces always make a strong statement.

Onward to Alexander McQueen's showroom.

Alexander McQueen box clutches for Fall.

Alexander McQueen shoe in a perfectly regal hue.

A now-signature Alexander McQueen style.

After a backstage chat with Anna Wintour, Bono mingled at wife Ali Hewson's Edun presentation.

Edun.

Edun.

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Lifestyle // Women's

On Set: The Art of Fashion Featuring Walter Chin

The always-anticipated annual Art of Fashion campaign is back for its 19th season. For Spring 2013 Neiman Marcus’ creative team tapped fashion photographer Walter Chin to synthesize the season’s most exquisite high fashion with the art form of photography. The twenty-two image campaign will appear in March magazines and in its entirety in the March edition of The Book.

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