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Runway Makeup: Rock ‘n Roll Makeup at Rachel Zoe Fall 2012

Phyllis — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 04:31:01 +0000

With a rock ‘n roll vision in mind, the look created by Maybelline New York Global Makeup Artist Charlotte Willer for Rachel Zoe A/W 2012 was “60s-70s sexy – reminiscent of Marianne Faithfull – meets the fresh, contemporary girl of today”.

Face
For a second skin effect, Charlotte prepped the face with Dream Nude Airfoam Foundation. Then she blended Fit Me! Bronzer under the cheekbones to give the face an instant lift and architecture.

Eyes
For a sultry feline eye, Charlotte drew a thick line from the inner corner outward, smudging ever-so-slightly, for a smoldering effect. She then took the liner upward to the crease for an intensely hypnotic look. “Masses of lashes” were created with a set of falsies topped with lashings and lashings of Volumn’ Express The Colossal Mascara in Glam Black and Illegal Length Fiber Extensions Mascara in Very Black.

Lips
To close the look in soft, clean fashion, the lips were given toned down with SuperStaqy 14HR Lipstick in Beige For Good.

Images: Courtesy of Maybelline.

Runway Beauty: Vivienne Tam S/S 2012 Makeup

Phyllis — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 16:00:44 +0000

Inspired by a Japanese zen garden, Maybelline New York makeup artist Andy Koh created a 70′s inspired look with clean, natural skin, long lashes and metallic eyes and lips.

Face
To create flattering contours and angles, two different shades of Fit Me Foundation were used. Andy used a lighter shade to focus on the T-zone area and a deeper shade around the outer edges of the face.

Eyes
The gold and green hues of Eye Studio Color Explosion Luminizing Eyeshadow in Forest Furywere applied on the upper eyelid while the copper shade of Eye Studio Color Plush Silk Eyeshadow in Irresistible Ivy defined the crease and outer corner of the lower lid to create a glowy effect. Lashes were coated with Volumn’ Express The Falsies Waterproof Mascara in Black Drama on both top and bottom for a long, thick look.

Lips
To add color and shine, Andy applied Color Sensational High Shine Lipcolor in Coral Luster on the lips before topping with Shine Sensational Lip Gloss in Minty Sheer.

Photos: Courtesy of Maybelline

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Runway Beauty: Chloe Fall 2011 Makeup Breakdown

Phyllis — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 00:30:22 +0000

Makeup artist Charlotte Tilbury working for MAC Cosmetics created a “pure ’70s hippy chic” look at the Chole Fall 2011 show with chocolate brown lids and freckled skin.

Face
* Studio Moisture Cream blended with Select Cover-up Concealer – blended over skin for a radiant, light coverage
* Medium, Meidium Deep or Dark Mineralize Skinfinish – used in the appropriate shade to contour the cheeks and warm the center of face
* Cork and Stone Lip Pencils – used to imitate a smattering of freckles across the nose and cheeks
* MAC Pro Invisible Set Powder – applied over the middle of the face where needed

Eyes
* MAC Pro Dark Brown Cream Colour Base – all around the eye, very diffused so it is soft not smoky
* Studio Moisture Cream – appliced over the upper eyelids for a moist, but not glass sheen
* MAC Pro Lash Curler – used to achieve a super curled upper lash
* Zoomblack Zoom Lash Mascara – several coats on both upper and lower lashes
* Fling or Lingering Eye Brows – accentuates and sculpts the brows

Lips
* Freckletone Lipstick – patted on the lips and then lightly powdered, for a creamy finish

Image Credit: Style.com.

London Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2011 Backstage Beauty Breakdown: Giles

Phyllis — Sat, 25 Sep 2010 03:50:49 +0000

At the Giles Spring 2011 show during London Fashion Week, MAC makeup artist Miranda Joyce created a “Mick Jagger in performance meets the Seventies Drag Act” look with loads of glitter on the eyes and orange lips.

Face
* Face and Body Foundation – where needed, fresh skin is so important so this look stays modern.

Eye
* MAC Pro Gold Glitter – over the lids, packed on tight at the lash line, applied onto mixing medium lash with a 242 brush.
* MAC Pro Turquoise or Pro Pink Glitter – applied in the same way all around the gold and up into the brows, applied in a “C” shape beneath the eyes in a free and arty, not perfect, style.
* Plushblack Plush Lash Mascara – several coats on top and bottom lashes
* Brows bleached if necessary.

Lip
* Lady Danger Lipstick – softly applied.
* Clear Lipglass – for a full-on vinyl finish.

Image Credit: WWD.

New York Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2011 Backstage Beauty Breakdown: Marc Jacobs

Phyllis — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 02:32:02 +0000

Once again, François Nars, Founder & Creative Director of NARS Cosmetics, created the glossy green eyes and deep matte lips at the Marc Jacobs Spring/Summer 2011 show.

“The look is very reminiscent of Angelica Houston in the 70s – the bleached brows and the deep eyes,” said François. “I wanted them to look like iconic models from the 70s with a modern approach. Marc had images of what he wanted the makeup to look like – mimicking the colors of the clothing but not matching exactly.”

Face
* NARS Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer (new for Spring 2011 – for now try a light application of NARS Sheer Glow Foundation)
* NARS Orgasm Blush

Eyes
* NARS Night Porter Eyeshadow
* NARS Nouveau Monde Duo Eyeshadow (new for Spring 2011 – for now try the olive side of Earth Angel Duo Eyeshadow)
* NARS Celebrate Soft Touch Shadow Pencil (new for Spring 2011 – for now try the green side of Rated R Duo Eyeshadow)
* NARS Larger Than Life Volumizing Mascara

Lips
* NARS Volga Pure Matte Lipstick (now on counters exclusively at Saks!)
* NARS African Queen Lip Liner Pencil
* NARS Mambo Eyeliner Pencil

All products are available at http://www.narscosmetics.com/.

Image Credit: Style.com.