2012 AW New York Fashion Week

You know that amazing moment when you pull off a knit and your hair looks perfectly dishevelled immediately thereafter? That's just the effect hairstylist Kevin Ryan (for Aveda) wanted to capture when creating the lifted, slightly mussed coiffures at Richard Chai Love.

To create the play on texture, particularly at the crown, Ryan began by spritzing the brand's Volumizing Tonic on models' hair. After blow-drying, he applied Brilliant Humectant to slick back the sides and added Control Granules for extra texture. Then, right before they hit the runway, Ryan switched around models' hair parts to create what he calls a "jump up on the front." The result was pretty hair with a little "strange volume" — sans the static cling, of course. See shots of the hair up close and learn more about the makeup and nail looks now.

Aussies Rose Byrne, Jess Hart and even Shane Warne mingled with the who's who of the fashion world for the amfAR New York Gala to celebrate the start of 2012 Fall Fashion Week. The gala was packed with models — think Lily Donaldson, Heidi Klum and Liz Hurley — fashionistas and actresses, who between them obviously decided that berry lips were still the go; we spotted the shade on Leigh Lezark, Joan Smalls, Rose Byrne and Julianne Moore.

Fashion Week is upon us and models, designers and other industry insiders everywhere are prepping for the shows the way football players prep for the Grand Final. Come behind the scenes with us to find out how some of fashion’s biggest names and most beautiful faces like Olivia Palermo and Rachel Roy stay healthy, balanced and gorgeous during all the excitement.

Diane von Furstenberg knows how to make women look and feel beautiful. She brings a fierce femininity to each runway collection, never shying away from throwing in bold lip colour, dramatic eyeshadow, or a carefully-crafted bouffant. See some of the prettiest looks from Diane's past runway shows to understand her daring, beauty moves.

With New York Fashion Week starting tomorrow, we can only imagine the frenzy that comes in the weeks beforehand. If you've ever wondered how fashion insiders stay sane, beautiful, and calm during this hectic month (maybe they don't), listen up. Our US Fab sisters spoke to some of New York's inner circle about their Fashion Week essentials, beauty product go-tos, and, for our pure curiosity, their special hidden talents. Step inside to get up close and personal with Olivia Palermo, Rachel Roy, Rebecca Taylor, and more now.

Rodarte is well known for its romantic design sense and meticulous, elaborate gowns. Sisters Kate and Laura Mulleavy use intricate hand-stitched detailing and always pair their designs with artsy, ethereal hair and makeup. In anticipation of their A/W 2012 show, we're taking a look back at the most striking beauty looks from Rodarte's runways. What's your favourite look?

With 2012 A/W Fashion Week kicking off in New York this week, we're taking a look back at some of our favourite ever runway hair and makeup. Over the years, Marc Jacobs' runway beauty looks have ranged from ultra-feminine, to modern minimalist, to beautifully bare. He's experimented with white makeup, space-age hair accessories and teased up 'dos, but one thing remains the same: the hair and makeup always makes an unforgettable statement.

With New York Fashion Week kicking off on Feb. 9th, we're getting pumped for the fun that the international Autumn/Winter Fashion Week circuit reliably brings (even to our southern hemisphere perch!). While there's still a little less than two weeks to go, it's time to get things officially started with a round-up of the New York based A/W  '12 shows that we're most excited to see. Click through to whet your fashion week appetite!