On Wednesday, August 18, 2010, Target took over The Standard, New York to create a brilliant, larger-than-life fashion show to debut Target 2010 Fall fashion.

L to R: Sonia Kashuk & Danilo

Part fashion show, part light show, the Target Fashion Spectacular brought the southern façade of The Standard, New York alive. In 155 windows, 66 dancers dressed in the latest styles performed dazzling choreography synchronized with fast-paced lighting patterns set to an original music score. A simultaneous presentation took place at the street level where models wearing 25 of the hottest looks from the fall Target lineup appeared in a nine-room replica stage that mirrors the windows of the hotel. Guests outside of New York City were able to view the event via a live streaming broadcast at Target’s Facebook page where you can relive the experience if it was missed last night.

Olivia Palermo

Nina Garcia

Roxy Olin

Ground Level Target Fashion Looks Courtesy of Diane Bondareff for Target

Kaleidoscopic Lights on Standard, NY

Celebrities Attending: Mary-Louise Parker, Penn Badgley, Katrina Bowden, Nina Garcia, Olivia Palermo, Leigh Lezark, Georgina Chapman, Harvey Weinstein, Prabal Gurung, Roxy Olin, Samantha Swetra, Charlie Mars, Liz Lange, Joy Gryson, Emma Snowdon-Jones, Annabel Vartanian, Target and more celebrated the fall 2010 fashion lineup at the Target Kaleidoscopic Fashion Spectacular.

In anticipation of the Target Kaleidoscopic Fashion Spectacular at The Standard, NY on Wednesday, August 18, 2010, Talking Makeup would like to share with you these teaser videos and fun facts – both offer a behind-the-scenes look leading up to Wednesday’s larger-than-life Target Fashion Spectacular. You can join them at www.Target.com/Spectacular to view the live streaming video of the event.

New York Needs Something Spectacular. Hmmm… Seems like a few New Yorkers could use a little inspiration.

Sonia Kashuk, renowned makeup artist and expert, has a thought or two on this. See how she plans to make each model within this spectacular style event feel and how it will impact the overall show at The Standard on 8.18.10.

175 Rooms. Apparently someone booked the entire south side of The Standard, NYC. Who needs 175 rooms for 8.18.10 at one hotel? Something pretty spectacular must be happening.

Why is this guy looking up? Must be pretty interesting ’cause even the hot girl in front of him can’t keep his attention.

Original Score by Sam Spiegel. The Target Kaleidoscopic Fashion Spectacular event. Sounds like 8.18.10 at The Standard, NYC, will be a fabulous night… whatever it is.

The Target Kaleidoscopic Fashion Spectacular will bring 155 rooms on the southern façade of The Standard, New York alive on August 18, 2010.

· Following nine days of dance rehearsals on a 20,000 square foot rehearsal stage, 66 dancers will perform dazzling choreography at the show.

· 156 LED lights and a warehouse-sized building’s worth of fiber optic cable will be used to create fast-paced lighting patterns.

· The show will be set to one original musical score by Sam Spiegel, recorded with a 30 piece orchestra, 10-member chorus and traditional drummers at the legendary Capitol Studios, best known as the home of Frank Sinatra.

· Spectators in New York who are close enough to see the southern façade of The Standard, New York but not hear the musical score will be able to dial 866-500-5046 to listen.

· 1,500 pairs of special Target-branded binoculars will be distributed to spectators.

· Stylist Mel Ottenberg will use 60 racks of fall clothing from six Target collections including Mossimo® , Merona®, Converse® One Star®, Xhilaration®, Pure Energy and Liz Lange for Target® to create the looks.

Introducing The New 2009 Spring Collection From Sonia Kashuk Beauty at Target (Marta’s favorite store to shop. I appreciate affordable chic, also with makeup).

With the warm season ahead, Sonia Kashuk has created a budget-friendly array of new products, as well as favorites in updated chic designs, to fill your beauty bag without making a dent in your wallet. Sonia is dedicated to bringing affordable beauty to the masses and making quality makeup and tools accessible to women everywhere through her collection at Target.

Sonia Kashuk’s newest collection, rolling into stores now. These affordable and luxurious new products include:

Super Sheer Liquid Tint: It is a liquid blush. Incredibly sheer formula gives your cheeks the perfect amount of color. Natural results and easy to apply. Available in three beautiful shades of pink: Peony, Rose and Poppy. Price: $9.99

Velvety Shine Lip Crayon: This crayon is formulated to keep lips satiny smooth and moisture-filled, for a long lasting smile that shines. Available in three wearable shades: Hot Pink, Pale Pink and Luscious Pink. Price: $7.99

Dramatically Defining Long Wear Gel Eye Liner: Apply the gel formula with an angled brush to draw attention to your eyes. Available in: Indigo, Cocoa and Ebony. Price: $8.99

Shimmering Loose Mineral Blush: Gives a luminescent finish. Use the super sheer powder as a blush alone or as a highlighter over the blush of your choice. Available in two shades: Angelica, a beautiful pale baby pink and Fairy, a warm peachy pink. Price: $ 8.99

Beautifying Blush: Freshen-up this spring with easy-to-apply powder blush. Gives you a natural, luminous flush and a radiant appearance during the warm weather season. Price: $8.99

Crème Blush: Easily blends into cheeks for a beautiful finish that lasts all day. Available in a new shade: Blossom. Price: $9.99

Ultra Shine Sheer Lip Gloss: Gives your lips a glistening shine and a polished finish. Housed in a sleek tube to take up less space in your makeup bag. Available in new shades: Beauty and Flawless. Price: $8.99

My fabulous friend Monique over at Beauty Girl Musing is video blogging now.

Watch Monique’s first video blog below about her drugstore picks for this week. She usually does it in text only form, but decided to create a video! This week’s picks are from L’Oreal and Maybelline with a bonus from Sonia Kashuk. Monique also talks about her latest video and things to come on her blog, Beauty Girl Musings!

Monique used MissLush.com, which is a Beauty & Style video sharing website, to upload her video blog.Upload your video blog today HERE!