Tag: august 2022

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Attending Republic Records after party | New York City, NY | August 28, 2022

Vrai ‘Signature V Band’ – $1,550.00
Nicole Rose Jewelry ‘Diamond Mix Cut Coil Ring’ – $5,195.00
Melissa Kaye ‘Aria Belle Ring’ – $4,950.00

Though hidden underneath her coat, Taylor was wearing a few new white gold rings for her after-party appearance. A nice complement to the star motif on her romper.

Worn with: Ananya earrings, Moschino romper, and Alexander McQueen heels

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Attending Republic Records after party | New York City, NY | August 28, 2022

Moschino romper – not available for purchase (pictured similar)

Tentatively from the two appearances we’ve seen, it’s really fascinating the juxtaposition of this level of glamour and glitz with what appears to be one of her most introspective and potentially dark works to date.

While Taylor has explored vintage styles in previous era’s (RED), this feels like a more luxe showgirl-esque version of that. And when placed in the context of an album that explores the intrusive thoughts or the secret highs that come at midnight, the style choice is made all the more fascinating.

Especially when we consider the high shine allure of ‘showgirl’ performance and production – it’s a life and a culture defined by a shiny, beautifully coiffed exterior that is often laminated over a seedier underbelly. Which (again, from what we know) seems to align with the darker narratives I suspect will be present on Midnights.

Which is to say, in short, I’m obsessed.

Worn with: Ananya earrings, Nicole Rose + Melissa Kaye rings, and Alexander McQueen heels

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Attending Republic Records after party | New York City, NY | August 28, 2022

Alexander McQueen ‘Butterfly Glitter Ankle Strap Platform Sandal’ – $1,090.00

This is such a fun true ‘party’ in ‘after party’ look that nods to the night’s earlier showgirl-esque red carpet outfit and also to her newly announced Midnights album with the star motif.

The shrugged jacket continues that touch of over-the-top ‘glam’ that seems to be a tentative theme to this era’s fashion. As do these platform sparkly sandals.

Worn with: Ananya earrings, Moschino romper, and Nicole Rose + Melissa Kaye rings

Get the look: Rachel Zoe platform, $110.00

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MTV Video Music Awards | Newark, NJ | August 28, 2022

Pat McGrath ‘Rose 001 The Essence’ – $86.00
Pat McGrath ‘Skin Fetish Sublime Perfection Primer’ – $45.00
Pat McGrath ‘Sublime Perfection Foundation in Light Medium 11’ – $68.00
Pat McGrath ‘Sublime Perfection Concealer in Light 7’- $34.00
Pat McGrath ‘Sublime Perfection Setting Powder in Light 1 and Light Medium 2’ – $39.00
Pat McGrath ‘Blurring Under-Eye Powder in Light’ – $32.00

I’m appreciative and grateful for Pat McGrath’s beauty work on Taylor last night – and for posting all. the. deets! It’s so fun to be able to have insight into the exact details of Taylor’s beauty lewks.

As I’ve had a moment to process and go over close up photos, my thoughts on beauty styling are the jewels are awesome choices (especially those earrings) and I generally love the makeup and glow.

But I do wish that in order to commit to the retro vibes and provide a cleaner finish around her forehead that her bangs were styled in finger curls and perhaps paring down the crystal appliques to a single one (or 2-3) at each corner of her eyes to further emphasize her signature cat eyeliner. That or instead of black liner, a fun silver glitter liner.

Worn with: Oscar de la Renta dress, Lorraine Schwartz jewelry, and Christian Louboutin sandals

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MTV Video Music Awards | Newark, NJ | August 28, 2022

Lorraine Schwartz earrings and rings

On a night of many surprises, one thing that didn’t surprise me was Taylor’s jewelry provider – the constant and wonderful Lorraine Schwartz. I particularly love that very modern and sharp shape of her drop diamond earrings.

Worn with: Oscar de la Renta dress, Pat McGrath makeup, and Christian Louboutin sandals

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MTV Video Music Awards | Newark, NJ | August 28, 2022

Pat McGrath ‘Mothership x Moonlit Seduction Palette’ – $128.00
Pat McGrath ‘Perma Precision Liquid Eyeliner’ – $28.00
Pat McGrath ‘FetishEYES Mascara’ – $32.00

Pat McGrath ‘Divine Blush in Nude Venus + Divine Rose’ – $39.00
Pat McGrath ‘Skin Fetish Highlighter + Balm Duo in Nude’ – $50.00

Pat McGrath ‘PermaGel Ultra Lip Pencil in Blood Lust + Deep Dive’ – $29.00
Pat McGrath ‘LiquiLUST Legendary Matte Lipstick in Elson 4’ – $32.00

The feeling when Pat McGrath does Taylor’s makeup and drops all. the. details.

Worn with: Oscar de la Renta dress, Lorraine Schwartz jewelry, and Christian Louboutin sandals

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MTV Video Music Awards | Newark, NJ | August 28, 2022

Christian Louboutin ‘Bombina Pampilla Sandal’ – $1,095.00 (similar)

While the dripping diamonds here are a great tie-in to the overall cascading effect of the dress, I think the similar idea of the ‘Planetava’ style Louboutins would have accomplished the same goal in a slightly cleaner silhouette.

Worn with: Oscar de la Renta dress, Pat McGrath makeup x2, and Lorraine Schwartz jewelry