Rachel Roy Fall 2012 – Collection Review + Hair & Makeup

(Source:all photos of outfits via Style.com)

For fall, Rachel Roy embraces earth tones like a pro and amps up her traditional sleek silhouettes with punches of color and tons of texture. Roy credits the documentary Women in Dirt as inspiration for the collection. It’s about women who create gardens within urban areas, a type of “modern landscape.” Her color palette mimics the inspiration by including rich plums, dazzling teals, rusted oranges, moss greens, and slate grays that look as if they were stolen right from nature.

The collection is comprised of separate pieces perfect for 9-to-5’ers, but are updated with modern twists. Monochromatic looks, the beloved color-blocking trend, and the use of multiple fabrics such as silk, leather and colorful furs are all ways twisted modernity comes into play.

Roy designs for the woman that carries herself with an air of sophistication and smidgen of edginess. Sound familiar? Then click through the gallery of memorable looks (grouped by trend) from her New York Fashion Week presentation, plus learn more about the hair and makeup looks.

Monochromatic

The use of a singular color allows the eye to focus on the shape and lines of each garment. Roy reinvents pant and skirt suits by forgoing sleeves – via the backless purple number – and creating a top that holds the silhouette of a traditional blazer with the gray and yellow ensembles.

Color-Blocking

Primarily in this collection, Roy uses different shades of the same hue to dabble in the color blocking trend. Teal panels paired with dark green tights are set off by black. Purple, fuchsia, and plum unite with slate gray in a knee-length dress. In the last photo, Roy combines multiple colors – teal, white and blue – on a billowy blouse.

Colorful Coats

Roy creates bold coats to take on the duty of making a statement. The lemon and moss coat is subdued, but still stands out. Fuchsia and orange fur combine to give off a fun 70’s vibe. The dark green fur keeps things fresh and is a great substitute for basic black.

Prints

Florals, abstract, and stripes. At first glance, these prints seem random in the collection, but they still fit because they stick to the color palette. Also, by including prints Roy ensures that there is something for every woman’s style in this collection.

Knits

Cable knits are given vibrant color jolts by using blues and greens. The finner knit sweater is fun with a plum sleeve and green torso. It’s a nice touch that each sweater is dressed up up with a ladylike skirt. Roy does dressed up comfort well.

Tweed

Tweed has a bad rap and is normally associated with words like “stuffy” and “mature.” Roy makes tweed new again by combining it with leather and unexpected colors like blue, green and yellow.

Source: thefashpack.onsugar.com

Hair & Makeup

Bone straight hair with a deep middle part – a favorite style often sported by Roy herself – was rocked by all the models. The hair is an homage to the 70’s and it’s sleekness goes well with linear looks. The makeup was also inspired by a “modern landscape” using dirt, literally, as the basis of the looks. Makeup artist and cosmetic maven Bobbi Brown uses eyeshadow to create a smokey eye. Instead of typical black or gray, Brown uses her Caviar and Oyster Eye Palette which includes a muddy green and a shimmering gold. For cheeks, she used a natural pink in Pretty Pink Blush and for lips, she coated them in a brown-based nude lipstick called Latte. All the makeup will be available this fall.

So, what are your thoughts on Rachel Roy’s latest collection and beauty looks?

Rachel Roy Fall 2012 – Collection Review + Hair & Makeup

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