#nyfw backstage beauty: helmut lang spring 2014
#nyfw backstage beauty: sally lapointe spring/summer 2014
Sometimes the inspiration for a makeup look is crystal clear, as was the case for Sally LaPointe’s Spring 2014 collection. “Inspiration for the collection came from a board that Sally covered with fresh flowers from a corner deli,” key makeup artist Kabuki (for MAC Cosmetics) told me backstage. Sally showed him photos as the flowers began to dry and so the makeup had to mimic the “transition, fragility, and impermanence.”
“The simplicity is really beautiful,” Danilo told me of the look overall.
#nyfw backstage beauty: creatures of the wind spring/summer 2014
Backstage at Creatures of the Wind, stylist Odile Gilbert created a chic, be achy look on behalf using all Kérastase Paris products
For makeup, NARS’ James Boehmer (NARS Director of Global Artistry) keyed the look.
“The real statement of the makeup look is the satin textured orange lip. It contrasts the color and finish of the opalescent-textured eye, and also references the era of the artist Eugene von Bruenchenhein, which was a source of inspiration for Shane and Chris. We loved the idea of translating this into the beauty look as well.”
On the face, he used Radiant Cream Compact Foundation and Stick Concealer. For eyes, Iceland Duo Eyeshadow and finished off the lips using Red Square Velvet Matte Lip Pencil and Timanfaya Satin Lip Pencil. The latter is new for Spring 2014 so if you’re looking to recreate the look now, try Heat Wave Lipstick with Triple X Lip Gloss.
#nyfw backstage beauty: tadashi shoji spring/summer 2014
“We wanted the nail to mimic the gorgeous organza fabrics seen throughout Tadashi’s collection,” said Katie Jane Hughes, butter LONDON Global Colour Ambassador. “butter LONDON Nail Lacquer in Hen Party and the Matte Finish Topcoat really transformed the nail to give this glistening, textured effect.”
Inspired by liberation and empowerment, the collection allows women to assert confidence with femininity as illustrated through soft, delicate materials. For nails, Katie used butter LONDON Nail Lacquer in Yummy Mummy with butter LONDON Nail Lacquer in Hen Party layered on top. Katie completed the look with the butter LONDON Matte Finish Shine Free Topcoat.
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#nyfw backstage beauty: veronica beard spring/summer 2014
Another season of fashion week is upon us and as usual, I’m here to help give you the beauty breakdown. While I am taking it easy on the backstage hustlin’ I KNEW I had to share this how-to when I read the description of the look as “A modern, tomboy ‘do (think uptown glamour meets Run DMC)” Also, looks like the wet look we’ve seen walk down the fall 2013 runways isn’t going anywhere, friends!
The hair inspiration : NYC, 1980s. The opulence and energy of the city that never sleeps. The uptown girl and her designer excess clashing with the grit of the subway graffiti in the New York underground. O&M’s Creative Director Janelle Chaplin wanted to create a look that complimented the designer’s collection that showcased vivid colors and bold prints. The resulting style is cool and understated!
To get the look, start off by prepping dry hair with a generous amount of O&M Rootalicious Root Lift Spray throughout the roots to ends. Blow dry with a round brush, pulling hair backwards from the hairline. At the top of the head, tease hair by backcombing gently to give extra volume and then smooth over with a flat brush.
Next, using a mixture of O&M Style Guru Styling Cream and O&M Frizzy Logic Shine Serum, slick back the sides of the hair from the ear to the top of the head to give a “wet look” (Stylist tip: you should look like you’ve stolen your boyfriend’s products to create the look). The look was finished off with O&M Original Queenie Firm Hold Hairspray to keep the look in place and rake fingers gently through hair to ensure the style is modern and undone.
