Badgley Mischka FW 2011. Hair by Moroccanoil.

New York Fashion Week SS 2011. Designer: Badgley Mischka. Hair by Peter Gray for Moroccanoil.

“For spring 2011, we were inspired by the stylish film, ‘White Mischief’. We were fascinated by the idea of a woman with a very languid, proper veneer with a smoldering sensuality just beneath the surface.” -Mark Badgley and James Mischka

The Hair Look:

Peter Gray created beautiful, intricate waves of curls, with a playful touch of decadent 70’s frizz, as a perfect counterpoint to the slimmer, narrower silhouettes and the smooth, diaphanous fabrics of the clothes. “The curls are tight and combed through into a wave at the front, looser at the crown, with progressively smaller curls as they reach the back of the head,” said Gray. “They’re designed to tease the eye and keep it moving, almost in the same way as when the fabrics flow and fall as the models walk.

“We dressed many of the looks with eye-catching 70’s accents including colorful head scarves wrapped around the head and tied into asymmetrical buns, and soft summer hats. We also added custom-designed gold, silver and diamond jewelry as well as pure gold coins into the hair. The mood is all light and summery while still being very posh.”

How to:

Peter Gray used different sizes of curling irons to create varying types of curls, textures and volume.

He created smaller curls at the base of the look to push up and support volume on top layers of curls. He then used progressively larger curling irons for wavier curls as he reached the crown as well as the front sections around the face.

Gray started by taking small square sections of the hair at the nape of the neck (the same size as the diameter of the small curling iron he used.) This creates volume-enhancing tighter base curls.

He applied a small amount of Moroccanoil Hydrating Styling Cream on each section, layered on a light spritz of Moroccanoil Luminous Hairspray and wrapped sections around the curling iron.

As he made his way up the hair, Gray graduated to vertical hair sections the same size as the diameter of the larger curling iron he selected, taking bigger sections as he reached the crown.

Working primarily towards a side-part creating a wave in the fringe, he took small horizontal sections and worked back with the curling iron, starting at the hairline and completing at the crown. Curls were held in place by lightweight aluminum clips to ensure springiness.

After combing out the curls, he applied a light mist of Moroccanoil Luminous Hairspray over the entire look to hold it in place, while keeping the hair soft, flexible, and natural-looking.

Moroccanoil products used to achieve the Badgley Mischka’s Spring 2011 collection’s runway hairstyles:

Moroccanoil Hydrating Styling Cream This proprietary argan oil-infused formula gives beautifully hydrating and natural-looking hold while eliminating frizz, and adding definition and shine. (300ml / $31.80)

Moroccanoil Luminous Hairspray is argan oil-infused for lasting, healthy and natural-looking hold with shine. (330ml / $21.00)

Just slightly bigger than a tube of lip gloss, the Badgley Mischka Couture Parfum Elixir won’t interfere with your sunscreen and can be easily taken anywhere – just toss it in your beach bag or purse for a day in the sun. No need to go back home for touch ups – after a quick pump you’ll be ready to take on the night. Badgley Mischka Couture is available at Neiman Marcus; their Parfum Elixir retails for just $48 and comes in a cute velvet sachet! Fragrance notes: purple plum, blackberry, pear nectar, jasmine, gardenia, violet, white patchouli, black vetiver and sensual musk.

Allen Edwards styled the hair for this shoot of 5 of the top talent from E ! Catt Sadler, Ashlan Gorse, Debbie Matenopoulous, Samantha Harris and Giuliana Rancic. I’m huge fan of the E! beautiful presenters and always wondered who did their hair. Now I know! Mr. Allen Edwards Marta would like to meet you!:)

Cover Looks (from left to right):

Ashlan Gorse: Dress: Badgley Mischka Bracelet: Chanel / BagBorrowor Steal.com Ring: Much Too Much Earrings: Much Too Much Shoes: Lanvin/ Madison, Santa Monica
Catt Sadler: Dress: Some Like It Vintage/SomeLikeitVintage.com Earrings: Fenton/ BagBorroworSteal.comBracelet: Much To Much Shoes: Report Signature/Madison, Santa Monica
Giuliana Rancic: Dress: Siren Vintage/ sirenvintage.com Earrings: Much Too Much Bracelet: BagBorroworSteal.com Shoes: Alaia/ Madison, Santa Monica
Samantha Harris: Dress: JovaniBracelet : BagBorrowor Steal.com Shoes: Miu Miu/ Madison, Santa Monica
Debbie Matenopoulous: Dress: Blondie’s Vintage / Blondiesvintage.com Ring: MuchToo Much Shoes: Report Signature/ Madiso, Santa Monica

Stylist Allen Edwards is the man who created the Farrah Fawcett.

ALLEN EDWARDS Salon + Spa is located in Brentwood and Woodland Hills, California and his new hair product line is called ALLEN EDWARDS Shear Force

Sharon Stone is the new face of Badgley Mischka fashion house.   We will see Sharon Stone wearing a high-glamour gowns in Badgley Mischka’s ad campaign that will feature in October issues of Vogue, Elle and InStyle.  They follow last season’s campaign featuring actresses Ashley Olsen and her twin Mary-Kate.   Sharon Stone was chosen because she is perfect for Badgley Mischka image of Hollywood glamour with a modern twist.  Behind Badgley Mischka  are Mark Badgley and James Mischka.  Gilles Bensimon photographed Miss Stone at the former estate of philanthropist Dorothy Chandler in Hancock Park in Los Angeles.  Sharon Stone has a role in the Emilio Estevez-directed “Bobby,”  for release November  17.  Sharon Stone is also known for her roles in movies such as:  Basic Instinct 1, Basic Instinct 2, and Casino.

The legendary design house Badgley Mischka is introducing their first exclusive fragrance called:  Badgley Mischka.  The new spicy-floral perfume is all about elegance ans sophistication.  Main notes include: jasmine, amber, patchouli, and sueded musks.  Badgley Mischka comes in a linear glass bottle with classic lines and a unique stopper.  Cost: $65 for 1.7 oz, $90 for 3.4 oz, $ 225 for 1 oz. 

The Badgley Mischka collection also includes:  Badgley Mischka Lotion for $42 and Badgley Mischka Body Cream for $80.