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Milan - Backstage at the Gucci Show
Avant-garde beauty was the inspiration at Gucci in homage to 20th century surrealist artist Man Ray and New Wave icon Debbie Harry.
Hair was pulled back into two, voluminous, tucked-back ponytails using the John Frieda Luxurious Volume line, secured with black electrical tape.
Waterproof Fardel Maquillage Color Cream Make-Up was painted on the sides of pulled-back hair in black streaks, a coup de theatre that was most striking on blondes. For brunettes, gold sheen was added to highlight the golden tones in creative director Frida Giannini’s collection.
“At the suggestions of raccoon eyes, I wanted the hair to have a Man Ray feeling with a striking, black and white aspect. I saw a picture of Blondie with the blonde hair and the black streak and it stayed with me — so why not do that?” said hairstylist Luigi Murenu.
Makeup artist Pat McGrath modernized the punk couture with a jet-black eye on baby-fresh skin using natural foundation and nude lips touched by Max Factor Xperience Sheer Gloss Balm.
“Punk elegance done with Art Deco punk eyes, black on black, and texture that’s super decorated but subtly done,” said McGrath.
Max Factor Kohl Pencil in black lined the entire eye, followed by cream shadow Max Factor Smoky Eye Effect Eyeshadow in Onyx Smoke, finished with Max Factor Xperience Volume Mascara in black. Black shimmer shadow was applied for sparkle to the center of the eyelid.
Brows were bleached. “It gives it a tougher, stronger look,” said McGrath.
Most direction beauty from New York Fashion Week Spring Summer 2012
The vanity teams backstage at Proenza Schouler Spring Summer 2012 collections created a refreshingly directional beauty image with canary yellow nails and fantastic 50’s inspired tousled up do’s.
Paul Hanlon, was the lead hairstylist for the Frédéric Fekkai team who styled the hair. “We’re doing a Fifties comb-over with an organic knot in the back,” said Hanlon, who was also inspired by dreadlocks for the look’s overall texture. For a bit of contrast, Hanlon made sure the front of the style looked wet: “There is roughness, but also femininity.”
Diane Kendal, lead makeup artist for MAC Cosmetics, was also inspired by the Fifties. “It’s a really bold, strong face,” said Kendal, who paid special attention to brows — creating square shapes with a brow brush and brow powder. On the face, Kendal used Bone Beige sculpting powder under the cheekbone and both Immortal Flow and Love Cloud blushes to create a “flush cheek.”
“This is a girl who loves fashion and loves to experiment,” said Kendal, who finished off the look with a touch of lip balm.
Best of the Emmy's!
On trend: Cat Deeley with two tone color. Two tone is a massive trend this season, rocked by gals who didn’t want to sport the tye-dye trend.
Best Hair color: Christina Hendricks Mad Men - iconic vibrant ginger works amazingly on her skin tone. Great make-up too.
Alan Cumming The Good Wife – rocking the suave silver fox – love it, says he is comfortable in his own skin and separates him from the rest of the men WHO DYE THEIR HAIR!
Best up do: Jenna Ushkowitz Glee – high sophisticate pony tail with hairpiece for added volume. This is a larger than life up-do but she is wearing it – it’s not wearing her – perfect scale for her frame, clean and elegant!
Best haircut: Jane Lynch Glee – oozes confidence and suits her bone structure.
Best makeup: Christina Hendricks – classic, clean and the colors for her skin tone and hair color are spot on!
Tired eyes be gone!
The eye area is the first region of the face to show signs of sleep deprivation. Although the entire skin on the face can look lackluster and dehydrated after a big part night, the skin around the eyes naturally does not have oil glands and is very delicate, making it the first and most obvious area to broadcast your party lifestyle.
Since almost every day a new product hits the beauty store shelves, here is an updated review on the top 3 eye creams on the market – one for puffy eyes, one for dark circles and a splurge product for those pesky wrinkles:
Best eye cream for puffy eyes:
MAC Cosmetics Fast Response Eye Cream
Has caffeine to help de-puff. $30
Best eye cream for dark circles:
Olay definity illuminating eye treatment
Diminishes the look of darkness by adding a highly defined luminosity around the eyes $30
Best eye cream for wrinkles:
La Mer The eye balm Intense $165
For ageless eyes
On a side note:
Your daily routine for under eye health should include the following:
Apply eye cream before the face cream
If your skin is sensitive use fragrance-free products
Always apply sunscreen, especially during the summer months
Get plenty of sleep or try to catch up on lost sleep at least once a week
Drink lots of water, at least 1.5 liter, coconut water is also great for replenishing dehydrated skin
Wear sunglasses during the summer
Avoid smoking and excessive alcohol
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