A Simple Look from the CFDA Vogue Fashion Fund Runway Show in Los Angeles

Pictured:  Fekkai’s sleek & simple ponytail at yesterday’s CFDA event.

In case you hadn’t heard, yesterday Los Angeles hosted the 2011 CFDA Vogue Fashion Fund finalists event held at Chateau Marmont.   Fashion and the beauty of the 1920’s architecture of the Chateau are a winning combination.  Every year, Vogue throws a pre-party in LA, before the official voting in New York, to show off the designs of the nominees.  This year, the nominees include Christian Cota, Joseph Altuzarra, Gregory Parkinson, Prabal Gurung, Billy Reid, Pamela Love, Robert Geller, Loden Daegger, Eddie Borgo and Moss Lipow.  One of these  talented designers will be awarded up to $200,000 from the CFDA Vogue Fashion Fund. I’m glad that the CFDA gives a little party here on the West Coast for the designers.  It adds to the cache of LA Fashion Weak, er I mean  LA Fashion Week.

One of the most interesting things to me about yesterday’s show was the simple, slicked back ponytail looks designed by Frederic Fekkai’s Renato Campora for the runway models. Remember, Fekkai’s is no longer strictly a luxury brand for hair, as the products are now sold at Target.  It’s certainly easy to do a low pony tail accented with a sleek side part at home for a special event.  My spies at Fekkai say you can achieve the look, with these easy steps.

 Run Fekkai Coiff Bouffant Lifting & Texturizing Spray Gel throughout the hair until the entire head is damp. Next, blow dry the hair using a large round brush. Once the hair is mostly dry straighten hair with a flat iron, separating in to sections, while applying Frederic Fekkai Coiff Piecing and Forming Wax to add shine. Then, create a deep, exaggerated part to the right side of the head.

Next, pull the hair back into a low ponytail. Secure hair with a band, and spray with Fekkai Coiff Sheer Hold Hairspray for added hold. Next, take a small section of hair from the underside of the ponytail and wrap it around to conceal the band. Secure the look by blow drying the ponytail to lock in the straightness of the hair.

Voila!