Alabama-based menswear designer Billy Reid made his New York Fashion Week debut this season with a coolly styled Fall 2010 presentation at Milk Studios last weekend.

As you'll see in the gallery, the set was styled to feel innately autumnal while the chic men's separates felt polished and collegiate with a certain Dead Poets Society air about them. This collection was truly a favorite of mine - and I'm now extra curious to see the designer's capsule women's collection.  What do you think of Billy Reid?

Saturday evening, I hit Exit Art for the Fall 2010 Elise Overland show.  Seated front row were beauties Heidi Klum, Maggie Rizer and Kelly Osbourne (who looked amazing, in case you were wondering - evidence below) though ultimately, the collection stole the show.

Overland calls a video of open heart surgery as her inspiration for the season, saying “I got inspired by the lushes layers of texture and rich glossy colors of the heart.”

This modern collection, comprised of silks, velvets, shearlings and leathers with substance and power, had a distinctly rock n’ roll, yet sophisticated and chic aesthetic.

The tarte artistry team created the look for Hayden-Harnett's Spring 2010 Fashion presentation, which took place at The Gabarron Foundation Carriage House Center for the Arts on Thursday, September 10, 2009.

Hayden-Harnett's collection was inspired by a nomadic journey through lava fields and desert landscapes, so tarte makeup artists used this inspiration to create a warm complexion with a strong, geometric brow and soft lip. Think natural with just a hint of healthy glow. The eyes remain muted with a major focus on the brows.

What do you think of the Hayden-Harnett Spring 2010 face?

At the same time, however, there was a darker side that was shone through: a quality of gothic romance. Ballerinas with a sense of mystery- as if part of them, along with some of their makeup, had been left behind on stage.

The models weren’t meant to have perfect makeup- rather, they were meant to encompass a “just came off-stage” effect. “Dancers in theater and opera always have white faces, pointed lips and an eye that is drawn outward, not upward-it’s very theatrical, very ballet,” said François Nars. He stressed the importance of the eye for this look, noting that “the shape of the eyeliner is important- it should open the eyes, especially underneath. The slashes of white is something they used to do in the 70s- it brings a 3-dimensional feeling to the makeup.”

This is another of my Spring 2010 favorites, more for dramatic appeal as opposed to real-life wearability.  What do you think?

Dick Page, Shiseido’s Artistic Director, was backstage for this week's Zero + Maria Cornejo show, creating a look inspired by “leftover makeup” with a touch of sun.

To get the look, Dick used Shiseido Luminizing Satin Face Color Tea Rose (RS302) and applied on the models’ bare skin, just on the cheeks and nose to give a sun-kissed look. He then lined the top and bottom lash line with the Smoothing Eyeliner Pencil in Brown (BR602). T

o give the look a little bit of slip, Dick applied a dab of the Accentuating Color Stick in Champagne Flush (S3) underneath the eyes. After curling the lashes, a touch of the Perfect Mascara in Black (BK901) was applied to model's eyes. Dick used the Natural Eyebrow Pencil if the eyebrows were very light and brushed up the hairs simultaneously. Perfect Rouge Tender Sheer Lipstick in Pout (RS326) was applied like a lip liner and patted to fill in the rest of the lip to create a soft, translucent lip.

What do you think of the Zero + Maria Cornejo face?

M∙A∙C Senior Artist Chantel Miller designed the spectacular Maori-inspired geometric tattoo makeup seen on the runway at the Rodarte Spring/Summer 2010 runway show this week.

Working in close collaboration with designers Kate and Laura Mulleavy and key makeup artist James Kaliardos (for M∙A∙C), Miller created the full-sleeve, half-sleeve and neck tattoo designs, which were meant to evoke the feeling of a futuristic tribe, over the course of 4 weeks.

The morning of the show, Chantel, who specializes in body painting, spent 4 intensive hours with a team of 40 artists hand painting the elaborate body art. Each model received a customized combination of the designs depending on which look they were wearing in the show.

This is undoubtedly among my very fave looks of the season thus far...what say you?

For this week's Rodarte Spring 2010 show, lead hairstylist Odile Gilbert for Aveda created an edgy and daring, yet natural style, with hair pinned away from the face in a thin veil of black wool.

“Kate and Laura wanted something different—a bold hair look that would be unique to Rodarte, and really echo their collection. They were inspired by the work of photographer, Edward Curtis, who captured stunning images of the Native American peoples. They were also moved by the idea of a young girl from the country who wants to be sophisticated but doesn’t have much, so she twists a thin veil of black wool stylishly through her hair. The netting of black wool echoes the collection’s knits and textures. The look is raw, hard, and organic,” said Gilbert.

Gilbert suggests recreating the look at home, “This look can be worn with or without the black netting, and can be striking for evening wear. Begin by prepping wet hair with Aveda Phomollient™ Styling Foam (this product is fantastic for adding volume and texture with no crunch!) and blow-drying loosely with fingers. Layer hair generously with Aveda Pure Abundance™ Hair Potion and rake through to create texture and volume. Pin the sides back securely to create a roughed-up cascade that is swept away from the face. Finish with Aveda Air Control™ Hair Spray for hold.”