NYFW: Backstage at Monika Chiang Fall/Winter 2012

Designer Monika Chiang was inspired by model-philanthropist Elettra Wiedemann when creating the beauty look for her Fall collection. "Elettra is a perfect muse for me," said Chiang. Wiedemann is also a Lancôme ambassadress/spokesmodel so it's only fitting that the brand was behind the makeup look this season.

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Lancôme National Makeup Artist Tarek Abbas created “enhanced natural beauty” for Chiang’s debut NY Fashion Week presentation. Abbas contoured cheeks using the brand's new Blush Subtil Palette (in Nectar Lace- #126) and swept bronzer around the hairline and chin. He mixed two neutral shades of Color Design Eyeshadow (Vintage and Chic) to create a wash of color around the eyes that was a bit subtle, and defined the eyes with dark brown eyeliner, carefully smudged and blended. To finish up the eyes, he applied one coat of Lancôme Définicils Mascara in Brown.

To top off the look, Abbas applied Lancôme's new Rouge In Love lipstick in Lasting Kiss with his finger and pressed the color onto the lips to pump up the model’s natural lip color.

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