Maybelline's Fashion Week Live Runway Shows

Maybelline is the makeup sponsor of Mercedes Benz Fahion Week at Lincoln Center once again this year.   In a  nice move they are making it easy for everyone to see some of the shows on their channel - http://www.youtube.com/liverunway . You can watch, tweet along ( I'll be when I can)  and see behind the scenes info. 

The list of shows that will be livestreaming is :

Thursday, September 8th
10:00 AM
BCBGMAXAZRIA


Saturday, September 10th
3:00 PM
VIVIENNE TAM


Sunday, February 11th
7:00 PM
CUSTO BARCELONA


Monday, September 12th
11:00 AM
CARLOS MIELE

American Express and Fashion Week

American Express is doing their fashion week packages this year and while the week officially starts tomorrow there is still time to take advantage of them.

First off is the DKNY show with special finale runway performance by singer/songwriter Lykke Li as part of this season’s Cardmember-Only Show featuring the debut of the DKNY 2012 Resort Collection. The show will take place September 15 at 7:30 p.m. during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at Lincoln Center. 

Cardholders can also go downtown this year to MADE formerly MAC & Milk. You can   to purchase exclusive packages to preview select Spring/Summer 2012 collections showing downtown with MADE. Available packages feature a variety of fashion experiences such as VIP seating for runway shows including Billy Reid, SUNO, Sophie Theallet and more, exclusive access to designer presentations, backstage designer meet & greets, styling sessions and more.

Lastly is one you can do right from home with the Skybox report. The American Express Skybox Report . The American Express Skybox Report will offer   a closer look into this season’s Cardmember moments via  content  from a select group of the industry’s high-profile and emerging fashion bloggers. Style lovers everywhere can visit http://www.amexskyboxreport.com/  leading up to and throughout this season’s shows and events, and also join the conversation by following @americanexpress on Twitter and using hashtag #amexfashion.

 View and purchase  at  www.americanexpress.com/entertainment

Shiseido for Michael Kors Fall 2010

One of my absolute favorite makeup looks from the fall 2010 shows in New York was the one at Michael Kors. You can't deny that the models simply glow. It featured golden beauties as opposed to a deep lip. I don't really do the bold lip seen so often during these fall shows, but this gold/bronze combo perfect.

I'm especially in love with the blush and needed to track down what it was. It turns out Shiseido and the amazing Dick Page were responsible.

The details per Women's Wear Daily and Shiseido, including a look at a new fall palette launch :

"We’re doing a simple, sporty, Michael Kors American beauty,” said Dick Page, working with Shiseido at the show.

Products used:·

EYES:
Dick blended together the Accentuating Color Sticks in Bronze Flush (S1) and Glistening Flush (S3) to create a warm, bronzy shade; he then applied the color all over the eyelids.

· Dick then brushed the Luminizing Satin Face Color in High Beam Gold (BE206) over the eyelids to create a “halo” of color.
· Next, Dick used a fluff brush to apply the dark-bronze shade from the Shiseido Makeup Luminizing Satin Eye Color Trio in Opera (GD804)* along the upper lash line and up through the crease, following the natural eye shape. A large fluff brush was then used to diffuse the color.
· To line the eyes, Dick took the charcoal shade from Luminizing Satin Eye Color Trio in Fire (OR302)* and slightly dampened the edge of the shadow for intensity. Using a small liner brush, Dick used the damp charcoal color to line two-thirds of the upper lash line and the full bottom lash line.
· Then, Dick used the dark-bronze shade from the Shiseido Makeup Luminizing Satin Eye Color Trio in Opera (GD804)* to blend over the lash lines to soften and diffuse the color.

· For the upper lashes, Dick gently curled the lashes with the Shiseido Makeup Eyelash Curler and then applied a coat of the Shiseido Makeup Perfect Mascara Defining Volume in Black (BK901)*.

FACE
· “Warm with a flush of bright color”
· Dick applied a wash of Shiseido Makeup Dual Balancing Foundation over the face and along the jaw line.
· Dick then applied a mix of Shiseido Makeup Luminizing Satin Face Colors in High Beam White (WT905) and Soft Beam Gold (BE206) along the cheekbones and slightly under the eye area to create a highlight.
· Next, Dick applied a combination of Shiseido Makeup Luminizing Satin Face Colors on the apples of the cheeks, depending on each model’s skin tone. Shades used: Tea Rose (RS302), Orchid (RD401), Petal (RD103), Carnation (PK304) and Shell (GD809).

LIPS
· Dick applied Shiseido Makeup Perfect Rouge Lipstick in Caramel (BR333)* with a soft fluff brush and then diffused the color.


*The Shiseido Makeup Luminizing Satin Eye Color Trio and the Shiseido Makeup Perfect Mascara Defining Volume will be available September 2010.


Images: WWD and Style.com

Make Up For Ever backstage at Thuy Fall 2010

Make Up For Ever Alliance team member, Lottie (http://www.makeupforever-alliance.com/), served as key make up artist for the Thuy fall 2010 show. Here's the look sheet with a ful breakdown of products used.

I love the light gold shimmer on the eyes. It really opens and brightens the eye. This is one runway look I've done variations of and you can easily replicate as well.

Complexion & Cheeks: Lottie first applied HD Invisible Cover Foundation to perfect the models’ complexion. Next, she created a contour on the cheeks using Mat Bronze #2, and then applied more bronzer high on the apple of the cheeks. The look was set with Super Matte Loose Powder #12 on the t-zone.

Eyes: To create a sheer, shimmery gold wash on the eyes, Star Powder #920 was applied to the entire eye area starting at the lid and extending beyond the brow and temple. Pan Cake Foundation #3 was then applied to the temples to illuminate the skin. The eyes were finished with Smoky Lash Mascara on both the top and bottom lashes.

Lips: Lottie mixed Flash Color #1 with a hint of Flash Color #17 to get a matte, blood red stained mouth. She applied the Flash Color with her fingertips to blot it onto the mouth.

Images: Make Up For Ever and Reuters

MAC & Ted Gibson for Carmen Marc Valvo Fall'10

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MAC , led by Romero Jennings, provided the makeup and Ted Gibson the hair for the Carmen Marc Valvo show. The collection was inspired by the movie Lust,Caution and informed the look backstage. The hair was tucked into a bob and once again a bold lip was front and center. A great winged eyeliner was also done, with blocked out brows. Many of the models were wearing hats so Jennings wanted the makeup to pop from underneath the fedoras.

Cheeks were sculpted with Scult and Shape powders, # 44 lashes were trimmed and used and the lips were a combo of Beetroot pencil and a new burgundy lipstick that hasn't yet been named. The lips were then powdered to a matte finish. Fascinating eye pencil rimmed the inside corners to really open up the eyes.


Carmen Marc Valvo always does beautiful dresses, ready for the red carpet or special occasion, and this was no exception. That last image, the strapless dress with a fedora is a bombshell look straight from the 40s noir films.


All photos in show by The Beauty Alchemist , except first image: © Slaven Vlasic/Getty Images, and last two : elle.com

Barbara Tfank Fall 2010 with MAC

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Barbara Tfank's clothes this season were all elegance and class. The look was very 60s at times, as you can see with the beautiful swing coat.

Gregory Arlt for MAC keyed the makeup , which was a bold lip , much like what we've been seeing all week.

Arlt was feeling a little retro too, retro MAC and used Del Rio lipstick on the fairer skins and older favorite Era as well as Quarry on the eyes . Sin was used on darker toned lips and new fall product Opulash made an appearance on the lashes.

Hair was done by Ric Pipino, and if you've ever wondered how your hair would look in rollers, here you go. They take time, but what a payoff. If you want tousled, va va voom volume, rollers are it. The ladies hair here looked fabulous and they couldn't resist swinging it .

Model Damaris Lewis especially had such a joie de vivre about her. You can see she gave me a big smile when I snapped a backstage shot and she was working that coat .



All photos : The Beauty Alchemist

Tom Pecheux for Estee Lauder at Derek Lam

Estee Lauder made their first foray into makeup for a fashion show when legendary Tom Pecheux, new creative director for the company, created the makeup for Derek Lam using Estee Lauder, including some new colors.

One look at the models faces tells you that Mr. Pecheux will definitely be shaking things up for the brand when his first color collection hits counters this fall.

In a quote appearing in Style.com's Beauty Counter blog he said :“I can’t destroy the heritage of that company,” Pecheux joked. “I just want to bring in a little fashion, some fantasy, naughtiness, and above all youth—a word that they truly own but don’t use enough" .

The copper eyeshadow is a new Pure Color shade and was used on the lips as well.

Products Used:
-Eyes: New Estée Lauder EyeShadow Tested Backstage – Shades Launching Fall 2010
Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Eye Pencil in Midnight Blue
Estée Lauder TurboLash All Effects Motion Mascara in Black
-Lips: Pure Color Crystal Lipstick in Crystal Beige
-Cheeks: Bare
-Skin: Estée Lauder Double Wear Light Foundation
-Nails: Jin Soon Choi for Estée Lauder
-Nails: New Estée Lauder shade tested Backstage

Photos: Style.com and model Liu Wen (Marilyn) Photo Courtesy of Estée Lauder ,Ksenia Kahnovich (IMG) Photo Courtesy of Estée Lauder

Lancome and Chris Benz- Fall 2010

Chris Benz's inspiration this season was the Outward Bound Debutante. The girl who gets in trouble at her private school and gets sent to wilderness camp. You know her, the one who takes her stillettos , not realizing she'll not quite need those.

While backstage I not only got to meet the friendly and extremely calm Mr. Benz , but also a peek at a few pieces hanging on the racks. I love the plaid , it's retro, almost 60s, but I love plaid and the jeweled collars were such a wow. There was also a great metallic infused knit top, that is classic american sportswear. ( But please don't ask about those fur mittens. I don't do fur and I really don't do those).

Daniel Martin of Lancome created the look , along with Chris and calls it Gothic Chic. He went for a brown lip, very 90s, but made more modern. To get that lip he used a brow pencil and then a new for fall bronze lipstick. He explains the brow pencil technique in my video, posted separately.

We have been seeing and he agreed, that this is an upcoming trend possibly. An also new for fall eyeshadow was used and the blush is one of my all time favorites- Cappucine.





The full look:

-- Lancôme Ombre Magnétique in Black (NEW for Fall 2010)
-- Lancôme Color Design Eye Shadow in Guest List
-- Lancôme Le Stylo Waterproof EyeLiner in Noir
-- Lancôme Hypnôse Drama Mascara in Excessive Black
-- Lancôme Le Crayon Poudre brow pencil in Sable (used as lip liner)
-- Lancôme Color Design Matte lipstick in Bronze Show (available in mid-March, exclusively at Macy’s)
-- Lancôme Juicy Tubes in Hallucination
-- Lancôme Photôgenic Lumessence foundation
-- Shu Uemura Sheer loose powder
-- Lancôme Blush Subtil in Mauve Coquette
-- Lancôme Blush Subtil in Cappuccine (for the contour)
-- Lancôme nail polish in Sweet Nude (part of a mini trio, new for fall)


Hair and Nails: Editorial manicurist Ana Maria used Lancôme’s new polish in Sweet Nude on hands and feet, and Redken stylist John Ruidant wove intricately braided updos .






All photos by The Beauty Alchemist, except two presentation shotss by Style. com

Daniel Martin for Lancome at Chris Benz Video

A brief video of Lancome's Daniel Martin explaining the lip look for Chris Benz Fall 2010 presentation. Detailed post to follow.

Doo.Ri Fall 2010 and Tom Pecheaux

The legendary Tom Pecheaux did a wild , wonderful lip for the Doo.Ri show yesterday. Using a deep red base color , he then pressed on blue and teal glitter on the lips.

This royal blue trench gets my vote for best of the collection.

Erin Fetherston Interview Fall 2010

The wonderful Charu of http://www.butterflydiary.com/ interviewed the equally wonderful Erin Fetherston backstage just before her Fall 2010 show.

Erin will be hitting QVC later this week as well, so keep an eye out. She's a pretty cool chick to be on QVC. I hope she really brings it.

Hourglass Cosmetics & La Perla Fall 2010

Hourglass MUA Michael Pierce did the makeup looks at the Spring La Perla show this weekend. I have all the scoop on what was used, including making that gorgeous dewy skin and hot red lip shown in the images. The La Perla collection was a beauty as well. I am so in want with that grey , lace trimmed wrap/robe.

Look #1:
For the LA PERLA collection, I was inspired by 40s Hollywood – Veronica Lake and other silver screen sirens. The focus is on a gorgeous, strong red lip, but a red that every woman can wear. LA PERLA is beautiful, sexy and feminine and nothing portrays a woman's beauty like the ability to wear a truly stunning red. Hourglass’ “Raven” lipstick is gorgeous and sexy– and works for all women. To add to this look, the eyes are light with tight black eyeliner.

Get-the-look:

Skin: Michael used Veil Fluid Makeup for medium coverage and set it with Oxygen Mineral Powder for a modern, semi-matte approach to 1940’s skin. He followed it with Illume in Bronze Light- using the bronze to contour the cheekbone and the highlighter for strong definition.

Eyes: He sweeped the natural sand shade from Visionaire Eye Shadow Duo in Gypsy from the lash line to the brow for a glowing luminous eye. Followed by Calligraphy liquid eye liner in Ebony which he winged out in an upward direction for a thin lined look. He then finished it with Film Noir mascara (new for Fall) for an intense & dramatic black.

Lips: He traced the lips with Trace Lip Liner in Message. He then filled it with Raven lipstick (new for Fall) and added a dab of Prodigy lip gloss in Hypnotic in the middle to create the perfect pout.


Look # 2:
The LA PERLA Studio collection is an edgier look that is Tribeca-inspired. She is an urban woman that is fearless and owns her city – like she owns her beauty. For this, I created a messy, dark eye with a nude lip in order to portray an independent, inspirational beauty. ( 2nd image)

Get-the-look:

Skin: Michael created rich and dewy skin with Illusion Tinted Moisturizer. He used Hidden Concealer in Pearl, a shade lighter than the skin tone, to lift up the cheek bones and intensify the hallow. He also used Oxygen Mineral Powder in a darker shade than the skin tone to contour the cheek bones.

Eyes: Using Visionaire Eye Shadow Duo in Prism, Michael combined the two colors and used his fingers for a smudged, unblended look– heavier on the outside of the eye. He then took Extreme Sheen lip gloss in Reflect and added it to the eye lid for an edgy, well-worn look. He wetted a small lip brush and created a muddy consistency with the darker shade of Prism to tight line the eye- added to the inner, upper rim of the eye. Last, He used Film Noir mascara (new for Fall) for a powerful black.

Lips: To complete the look with a nude lip, Michael used Adorn in Poetry and Trace in Bare.

Look #3:
The Villa Toscana collection is soft and feminine and was created for everyday women. The makeup reflects this with a focus on flawless skin. I used a minimum of product to define her features and a neutral full lip with tight defined eyes. My philosophy here is that a woman should wear her makeup, the makeup should not wear her. ( lavender lingerie in image)

Get-the-look:

Skin: This look is all about soft and natural skin. To create this glow, Michael used Illusion Tinted Moisturizer, which has a slight shimmer. He then used Illume in Bronze Light and the blush from Illume in Sunrise to add luminosity.Eyes: To create a soft innocent eye, Michael sweeped the eye lid with the natural shade from the Visionaire Eye Shadow Duo in Suede. He then wet his brush and reapplied the same color to the eye for a glossed effect.

Lips: Like rest of the look, he maintained a natural beauty and created a natural, full lip with Prodigy lip gloss in Surreal and Trace lip liner in Bare.

photos: Hourglass Cosmetics and -Brendan McDermid/REUTERS via Toronto Sun newspaper ( First two).

Vivienne Tam Spring 2010

Dear friend, Charu of http://www.butterflydiary.com/, was kind enough in her coverage of Vivienne Tam , to be my point person there as well, since I couldn't make it.

The show was inspired by the Chinese Zodiac symbols, each dress reprsenting a sign.

As always with Tam there is some great detailing. The collection doesn't venture too far from her comfort zone but is very pretty and wearable with lots of shiny fabrics and sequins .

Toni Maticevski Fall 2010

Toni Maticevski showed red carpet ready dresses at his Spring show yesterday. Most had a great softness about them, flowy and ladylike but also just a bit of edginess as well in the slightly raw edges .

Beautiful pleating as well on several pieces. We don't see much of that anymore but it's a gorgeous , slightly vintage look .

all images: style.com

Live New York Fashion Week Shows

A list of the New York Fashion Week shows running live internet feeds.

· Alexander Wang: 5pm on Saturday, February 13 on SHOWStudio

· Calvin Klein Men's: 2pm on Sunday, February 14 on Calvin Klein's Facebook page and on CalvinKleinCollection.com

· Marc Jacobs: 8pm on Monday, February 15 on MarcJacobs.com

· Rodarte: 12pm on Tuesday, February 16 on SHOWStudio

· Calvin Klein Women's: 3pm on Thursday, February 18 on Calvin Klein's Facebook page and on CalvinKleinCollection.com

All info per Racked.com

Image: mercedes benz fashion week

Ports 1961 Fashion Show Streaming Live

It's great how many shows get streamed live from fashion weeks around the globe now.

First up is Ports 1961 on Thursday 11th. Shown is a sneak peek.

"In celebration of the first day of Fall 2010 Fashion Week, Ports 1961 and
Vogue have teamed up to livestream the Ports 1961 runway show on
Vogue.com.

Viewers can log on to http://www.vogue.com/ at 3:00 pm to view the show live from
Bryant Park, and experience everything from the front row"

Fashion Week Spring 2010 Wrap Up

Another fashion season's shows wrapped and there's still a few things left to show and tell.

1. Trends in makeup- It's about peach for Spring. Peach lips and peach cheeks. The new Lancome Pout a Porter in Chris and Tell is just one pretty possibility along with a new peach blush. Both are coming in Spring line. Deeper, matted pink lips were big as well.

2. Robert Verdi is a nice guy with a cute dog( Winky) He and his team are always so welcoming and host an awesome spot for the fashion ladies ( and men) to take a break .

3. I had to share this picture of the hair at Rebecca Taylor. A bow, so lovely and origami like. Love. ( Style was done by Cutler salon for Redken).

4. Maybelline was the new makeup sponsor at Bryant Park and did plenty of shows. I loved this new nail polish one of their artists posted called Mocha Bling. Speaking of nails, dark is still in.

5. Stephane Marais did the makeup at Zac Posen. That was a wow. The makeup wasn't earth shattering, but it was pretty. And it's not too often you see Marais doing shows, at least not on this side of the Atlantic.

6. If not for Pop Chips, everyone would have starved. They were luckily almost everywhere and people were inhaling them . Sometimes thats all you had for hours and with usually only a half minute to eat, they are user friendly.

7. MAC ruled at Milk Studios. Great space , nice people. I hope they do it again.

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Kim Ovitz Spring 2010 Presentation

Kim Ovitz had a small but cohesive presentation this past fashion week. She has said in the past that one of her inspirations is the equestrian world. You can see that most in the long dress that was the show centerpiece. High necked and flowy, there are horse prints on the fabric. It's hard to see in my photo, but it is a striking piece.

I can very much see someone like Angelina Jolie wearing this. It has that slight goth edge and fluidity in fabric that she seems to gravitate towards.


The collection is very downtown chic and edgy but not so much that it's unwearable. The silver mini dress is perfect.

Again, there were amazing shoes. This time by Britt Bardo for You & Me makes We. These kick it, and they would hurt whoever you did kick.

The makeup was by Luc Bouchard/MAC and was spare on most models, but some got one black eye. Quite the look. It was very feathered around the eye.

Kim Ovitz current line can be seen/bought online at http://www.net-a-porter.com/ , http://www.shopbop.com/ and http://www.intermixonline.com/ as well as boutiques.

http://www.kimberlyovitz.com/ for more information

all photos:the beauty alchemist