Backstage at Milly

Today was baby's first blowout (at the new Drybar in Flatiron). There was a collective gasp throughout the office when I mentioned that I'd never had one before. I also went to my first fashion show today (first backstage, and then to an unexpected fifth row seat). Milly's Spring/Summer 2012 collection didn't fail to impress.

I loved the geometric patterns and vivid colors. Plus, I'm a sucker for the bright orange and navy blue combo. Every single shift dress that made its way down the runway stole my heart. The silhouettes, perfectly swingy, were simple because the patterns said it all. The pants kept in line with fall's '70s moment—either slim and cropped or loose and long, all of the trousers were high-waisted. I want everything.

The beauty backstage was incredibly simple and carried the neon touches of the clothing. The look was all about a bare face with a bright matte lip. A semi-matte lipstick in a playful shade like Nars Schiap (I just really adore Nars lipstick in general) is an easy way to get the effect. The models wore CND polish in Electric Orange with a new Effects booster (available in November) to get a more saturated shade.

And to think, I was outlining a paper on Lady MacBeth's masculinity this time last year.

(photo cred to Style.com, Narscosmetics.com and CND.com)