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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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Review: Marc Jacobs Lola perfume limited-edition

September 21, 2010

Marc Jacobs Lola

Celebrating her first anniversary Lola by Marc Jacobs mesmerizes us with a new limited-edition bottle. This limited-edition design is a beautiful violet glass frosted container with velvet flower petals blossoming from the cap. The details on this bottle top are exquisite, let’s take a closer look:

Marc Jacobs Lola Limited Edition bottle

This is absolutely one of my favorite perfumes because it smells incredibly sexy. I always get compliments when wearing this fragrance. The limited edition bottle is just the icing on the cake!

Notes:

Top: Delectable bright pink peppercorn, seductive pear d’anjou and succulent ruby red grapefruit

Heart: Ultra-feminine and highlighted by lavish fuchsia peony with soft touch of rose and geranium

Base: Lingering on the skin and exuding a warm and seductive aura, notes of smooth vanilla, tonka bean and creamy musk envelope the skin

Lola Marc Jacobs Velvet Edition Eau de Parfum Spray – 1.7 fl oz, $68

Disclosure: The product(s) featured in this review were provided for editorial consideration. Receipt of a product does not guarantee review and all opinions are my own. For further information, please see my disclosure policy.

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Filed Under: Perfume Tagged: Limited Edition, Lola, Marc Jacobs, Perfume, Review, Velvet

"Bang" the man in your life

July 30, 2010

marc jacobs bang

Today is the launch of Marc Jacobs new fragrance, Bang.  Marc Jacobs is also the face of his new fragrance ad campaign that features him nude holding nothing but an oversized bottle to cover his “goods”. Frankly I must say that I love the concept, so often we see nude or semi-nude models selling sex beauty and nobody blinks an eye. It’s pretty refreshing that Mr. Jacobs decided to use a little raw sex appeal mixed with a bit of controversy to launch his fragrance. This men’s fragrance is pretty big news since Marc Jacobs had not launched a new scent in 10 years.

“Once I agreed to be the model, I couldn’t see what I would wear to express this. We tried it with clothes, but it didn’t work. Then Juergen [Teller, who shot the campaign] had the idea for the silver Mylar, and it all came together,” Jacobs said.

In many advertisements the full version of the ad will not be shown only the image cropped at the shoulders. I think that’s unfortunate since the photo is a beautiful work of art, however in more conservative part of the country even semi-nude photos do not fly. Bang includes notes as black, white and pink pepper, a heart of masculine woody notes, while a base of elemi resin, aromatic benzoin, vetiver, white moss and patchouli. The fragrance will be available exclusively at Bloomingdales and then it will be available worldwide in September 2010.

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Filed Under: Perfume Tagged: ad campaign, Bang, Celebrity, Marc Jacobs, men's perfume

Give your mom something sweet for Mother's Day

May 1, 2010

With Mother’s Day just around the corner, here a few fabulous scents for the the amazing woman in your life.

If you mom is fashion forward, chic and elegant she may enjoy Balenciaga Paris. After 12 years, Nicholas Ghesquiere of Balenciaga felt that it was time to introduce the world to this fragrance that embodies French elegance. This scent is the first in what is anticipated to be a long collection of fragrances to come.

Balenciaga Paris
This scent is a beautiful light violet note with pepper and mossy wood undertones. The beautiful bottle is made from blown class and free of adornments. Balenciaga Paris is available at fine retails stores nationwide including Bergdorf Goodman

Balenciaga Paris Eau De Parfum 1.7 oz retails for $95

Balenciaga Paris Eau De Parfum 2.5 oz retails for $130

If you mom is more on the garden loving side why not give her a floral scent that won’t wilt, Chloe Eau De Fleurs features a beautiful trio of lavender, nasturtium and neroli. Housed in luxurious glass bottles with minimal lines and a metal cube stopper, this iconic bottle expresses the Chloé values: simplicity and sophistication, authentic luxury and timeless elegance.

Chloe eau de fleurs
Chloé Eau de Fleurs Collection:
Chloé eau de fleurs Néroli 100 ml – $135.00
Chloé eau de fleurs Lavande 100 ml – $135.00
Chloé eau de fleurs Capucine 100 ml – $135.00

Chloé Eau de Fleurs fragrances are available exclusively at Saks Fifth Avenue and Chloé boutiques.

If you mom is the Gourmet type she may enjoy a scent from the Marc Jacobs Patisserie Splash Collection. These limited edition scents are available in Apple, Pomegranate, and Biscotto.
Apple: Aromatic and energizing, this intriguing fresh scent evokes the tartness of an Apple, Lemon and Grapefruit, with the unexpected surprise of Rosemary, Jasmin and Magnolia.  Developed by Yann Vasnier of Givaudan in a crisp, green tint.

Pomegranate:  Capturing the sparkling radiance of this exotic fruit, this vibrant fragrance also exudes Mandarin Flowers, Bergamot, Rhubarb and Sugared Musk.  Created by perfumer Patty Hidalgo of Fragrance Resources in an inviting warm tint.

Biscotto: The perfect pick-me-up, this savory scent tempts the senses with Freesia, Bergamot, Orange Flower, Pistachio, and Vanilla.  Developed by Richard Herpin of Firmenich in a warm, gold tint.

Marc Jacobs Splash Visual Patiserrie 2010

Each scent from the Splash Collection retails for $68 and are available at Saks, Sephora, Bloomingdales, Nordstrom and March Jacobs Boutiques.

Disclosure: The product(s) featured in this review were provided for editorial consideration. Receipt of a product does not guarantee review and all opinions are my own. For further information, please see my disclosure policy.


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