BEHIND THE FABRIC

Iconic French fashion designer, Pierre Hardy famous for his accessories and architectural shoes has recently teamed up with NARS for a summer beauty collection. The collection will include an assortment of blushes and nail polishes. The nail shades will invlude lilac, lemon, peach, orange and navy- all in which have been evident colors in Hardy's 2013 Spring/Summer Collection.

Our favorite product in this beauty line is the blush as it has an imprinted overlay of gold, channeling Hardy's signature geo-cubic print. In Marie Claire Magazine Hardy says, "My favorite game is to play with shapes and colors."

PRIMP IT

One step into Dana Ionato’s chair at Sally Hershberger Downtown and you’ll say goodbye to foils. Balayage, a French method of hand painting hair is the new up and coming process being used by hair colorists across the globe. It’s a more natural process for your locks and less harsh than that '70s foil look. There’s no one who does balayage better than Dana Ionato. Ionato, initially studied under a French hairdresser where she learned to perfect her craft. If you’re looking for a chic yet relaxed city vibe and to experiment with different hair color then Sally Hershberger Downtownis a rare gem in the trendy Meatpacking District. Ionato gives us the low down on the science behind balayage, how to maintain your hair color, and what the best products are for color treated hair!

GET FIT

Equinox is not just a gym, it’s a lifestyle. The fitness space sets itself apart from others in New York City by developing a brand that promotes health, fitness and lifestyle. A unique concept, just like Michael Macneal’s “Monster Cycle.” When one walks into a Spinning class there are only a few things to expect: music, a bike, and an instructor telling you to keep pedaling. Now, imagine walking into an Equinox Spin class and there’s a projector in back of your instructor that’s playing the latest Lady Gaga music videos. One might call the “Monster Cycle” a cardio clubhouse. Dubbed the Spinning “Messiah” by the New York Post, Michael Macneal takes his Spin classes to the next level by incorporating music video set-list classes to his routine. Arguably, the most fun workout class you will ever experience. The various up and coming music videos on the projector suck its audience in. Macneal plays a various mix of upbeat music videos that sure gets the crowd going. He also plays personal mixes of whatever music he's feeling at the moment. It’s like being at a live concert while pedaling! Michael Macneal sat down to talk with Joonbug about his concept and how wonderful it is to work at Equinox.

FASHIONABLE

YSL has just released Miss Cara in their latest beauty campaign featuring their Babydoll Mascara product.

If you've opened up a magazine in the past year, then you have been quite familiar with the many faces of Cara Delevingne. Cara plays the role of two different characters; an elegant and proper female vs. a wild child in the city. It is a pretty entertaining one minute video clip, if you are a Cara fan. Besides now being the new face of YSL Beauty, she has recently signed a contract with Burberry Body Tender.

TRENDTASTIC

So, we all know punk made its major debut at The Met last week. The theme for the evening allowed honory guests such as Nicole Richie, Miley Cyrus, and Anne Hathaway to channel their inner punks. According to British website Femalefirst, sales of punk-inspired accessories have reached an ultimate high this past month due to the major buzz surrounding the event.

The question is, how to we embrace punk fashion long after the Gala is over? Just keep scrolling and you will be provided with 3 punk style outfit inspiration for the summertime.

SHOP THE LOOK

When it comes to shopping, most of us have to shop "the look" instead. Many of us cannot afford to splurge on being dressed head-to-toe off the runway. From time to time many affordable retailers produce the next best thing. Thus, we present to you LUST VS.MUST!

Balmain vs. Urbanog

SHOP THE LOOK

Syn Jeans Sample Sale

When: Now through Friday, May 17th

Where: 485 Seventh Avenue, Suite 1500 between West 36th and West 37th Streets

For inquiries call 212.967.3200

Why: Up to 80% off men's denim line's jeans, shorts, shirts, jackets, and tees

Christian Louboutin Sample Sale

FASHIONABLE

On May 17th, New York-based fashion designer, Peter Som and retailer Anthropologie will be releasing their Spring/Summer collaboration collection just in time for wedding season. The collection will be filled with delicate pleating, classic silhouettes, and separates with major floral moments.

Earlier this year, Anthropologie's sister brand, with a main focus on bridal wear, BHLDN, recruited Peter Som to create elegant wedding gowns. Now they are streaming their creativity on looks for the people taking the seats!

FASHIONABLE

Cara Delevinegne, the 20-year old English fashion model has had quite a run this year in the fashion world. She is fashion's new It girl and her success can be spotted in every magazine and on every corner of the street. Much like the many comparisons between Justin Bieber and MJ, Delevinegne has earned the same iconic comparisons to Kate Moss and everyone has taken notice.

Think about this last time you have opened a magazine and Miss Cara was not on every other page. This bold brow beauty has scored huge campaigns and has walked every single major catwalk at New York, London, and Paris Fashion Weeks and was on top of the Victoria's Secret Fashion show earlier this year. So in all how many show did Cara walk for the Spring/Summer 2013 collections? A total of an impressive 39 runways. Her most recent campaings include Burberry, Chanel, DKNY, and more.

THE SCENE

When you’re a part of the fun and fashionable in New York City, summer can boastfully be summed up in two words, the Hamptons! There’s no time to waste, and some of the city’s most stylish crowd gathered Monday afternoon at the Empire Hotel rooftop for a Hamptons Preview Party that meant an evening of booze, jazz, fun, and fashion.

The delightful sound of live jazz set the tone, as you entered Empire Hotel’s Rooftop. Party-goers were in for a treat. The Hamptons is a place to let loose, and get comfortable, and this preview event did just that and more. Fashion was everywhere as the crowd showed up looking better than ever. While the boys dressed to impress, it was definitely a girl’s night. Printed maxi dresses, colorful separates, and statement accessories were the perfect go-to wardrobe to watch the sun set from a Manhattan rooftop.

PRIMP IT

Beauty Balm Creams have always maintained their fair popularity to those that have great skin but most use as their primer or just their foundation and a refresher. Today, BB Creams are created for just about any skin type but for the incoming warmer months, less foundation and more beauty balm is ideal.

Applying any foundation and makeup in general in a hot room with no AC or fan running can probably ruin a gal's day but these quick non-messy BB creams can be applied with just our hands! We look finished and touched up, it's simply awesome. We all know the awesomeness of BB Creams but most out there in some drugs stores or your fave makeup seller carry BB Creams with SPF in them, even better, almost perfect!