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Backstage Beauty: Marc Jacobs SS12

September 16, 2011

NARS - Marc Jacobs Collection - Back Stage - Spring 2012

For Spring 2012 NARS drew inspiration from the 60s including larger than life lashes. Once again we are seeing a natural dewy complexion without any blush. The makeup look focuses on strong eyes, glowing skin and nude, glossy lips. Here is the product breakdown:

FACE

  • Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer – new for Spring 2012; for now try a light application of Sheer Glow Foundation

BROWS

  • Pandora Duo Eyeshadow (on brows)

EYES

  • Via Veneto Larger Than Life Long-Wear Eyeliner
  • Larger Than Life Volumizing Mascara

LIPS

  • Madere Pure Matte Lipstick
  • Striptease Lip Gloss

NARS for Marc Jacobs SS12 face chart

François Nars, on the look created at the Spring 2012 Marc Jacobs runway show.

1. What kind of look did you want to create for Marc’s show?

Marc showed me images of Amy Winehouse, Patsy Klein, and Sweet Charity – all of whom had inspired him. Because the girls are to be staring into the eyes of the audience when the curtain opens, we decided to focus on the eyes. We were inspired by this book from the 1960s, Cowboy Kate, whose character wore false eyelashes and Marc mentioned Bob Fosse (the choreographer) and so it was really important to make the girls look like dancers, to treat them like characters not models. The skin is meant to look like it is dewy, like the girls have been dancing – it’s very Cabaret. We used the new Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer instead of foundation.

2. What beauty technique did you use to bring Marc’s vision to life?

We used three pairs of false eyelashes for each girl! We actually had to cut them very precisely. The inner corners of one pair were cut off and applied to the inner corners. Then, we cut the remaining two pairs in half and used the outer halves on the outer corners, not at the same time of course. We applied one set, and then followed with the next.

3. What kind of affect does this create?

It makes the eyes look really full along the outer corners. It’s very decadent, very French, very Marc. We used Via Veneto Larger Than Life Long-Wear Eyeliner to line the eyes and eliminate the space between the lashes and the lash line. And then applied Larger Than Life Volumizing Mascara for additional emphasis.

4. What about the rest of the look – especially the brows? They are very defined.

In order to keep the focus on the eyes, we needed to create a frame around them, which is exactly what brows do to the face. We made them very dark with the black side of Pandora Duo Eyeshadow, so that they look like dancers. In the past we’ve always done really minimal brows or bleached them completely so this was different for us. The brow is sharply defined from inner to outer ends. It’s very monochromatic.

5. Hence the reason for no blush and nude lips?

Yes- there is no color. The lips have Madere Pure Matte Lipstick applied for a nude, very couture look and topped it with Striptease Lip Gloss for shine. And absolutely no blush- when you look at the girls, it’s really like you are looking at a black and white film – there is no color.

6. You mention Amy Winehouse- what about Amy inspired the look exactly?

The look for Marc was very similar to Amy’s in that the skin is transparent. The direct inspiration was not a literal reference but to evoke the overall feeling or essence of her. The hair, the lashes and also her skin. She never wore a lot of foundation; just eye makeup.

IMAGE CREDIT: © 2011 Wireimage

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Filed Under: Makeup Tagged: 2012 Face Charts, Face charts, Marc Jacobs, Mercedes Benz Fashion Week, Spring 2012 makeup

Backstage Beauty: Backstage at Mandy Coon SS12

September 10, 2011

NARS makeup at Mandy Coon SS 12

Designer, Mandy Coon was inspired by the texture and the metallic colors of crystals formations. It was an inspiration that she loved since childhood.

Francelle, NARS National Makeup Artist stuck with the natural looking dewy skin trend with lavender eyes “It’s girly because of the eye color, but it’s tough since there’s no eyeliner,” said Francelle, NARS National Makeup Artist. “The skin is dewy for a really whimsical, effortless affect. I also took a cue from Mark Rothko’s color-blocking and created a modern version on the eye with purple and pink.”

Nars at Mandy Coon SS 12 runway for Mercedes-benz Fashion Week

Below are the key products used to create the exclusive look:

FACE

  • Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizers – new for Spring 2012! For now, try a light application of Sheer Glow Foundation
  • Laguna Bronzing Powder

EYES

  • Lhasa Single Eyeshadow – new for Spring 2012! For now, try the smoky lilac side of Egea Duo Eyeshadow
  • Douces France Trio Eyeshadow – new for Spring 2012! For now, try Goddess Soft Touch Shadow Pencil and Nymphea Single Eyeshadow
  • Santa Monica Boulevard Larger Than Life Long-Wear Eyeliner – new for Fall 2011!
  • Madison Avenue Larger Than Life Long-Wear Eyeliner – new for Fall 2011!
  • Larger Than Life Volumizing Mascara

LIPS

  • Bilbao Lipstick – new for Spring 2012
  • Valparaiso Pure Matte Lipstick – new for Spring 2012

NARS at Mandy Coon Spring 2012 face chart

What are your thoughts on the natural dewy skin trend? Do you like the makeup minimalism?

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Filed Under: Makeup Tagged: 2012 beauty trends, 2012 Face Charts, backstage beauty, dewy skin, Face charts, Francelle, Mandy Coon, Mark Rothko, Mercedes Benz Fashion Week, NARS, NARS National Makeup Artist, SS12

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