SS 2013

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week: Farah Angsana S/S 2013

September 14, 2012

Farah Angsana is an Indonesian born who has traveled the world but currently resides in Zurich. She is known for her luxurious, couture style which is inspired by her jet-setter lifestyle. Her Spring 2013 collection shown at Lincoln Center during New York Fashion Week was called “The Glamazon.” She describes this woman as one who wanted to explore the world and re-invent her life in places like Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. She was inspired by a personal event that forever changed her view on life and love.

It was hard to pinpoint one color palette or theme. She went from evening gowns using satin, silk crepe and delicate crystal beading to embroidered cocktail dresses and silk organza. I personally enjoyed the shift dresses in their bold, beautiful colors like lime green and aqua blue that moved beautifully down the runway. The second half of the collection definitely gave a Brazilian vibe with bright color combinations and prints. While the first half seemed unrelated with stiff evening dresses and cocktail gowns.

The hair was slicked back into a ponytail for a very sleek, effortless look for Spring. Hair and makeup was done by Christo Fifth Avenue. The makeup was fresh faced with an orange, red lip. The jewelry to accentuate the looks were provided by Miriam Salat who is known for handmade jewelry. Overall, it wasn’t a cohesive show but there were some beautiful pieces in the mix.

[Images: Style.com]

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week: Backstage at Joy Cioci SS 2013

September 12, 2012

Uzo, NARS International Lead Makeup Stylist wanted to give the models at Joy Cioci “glistening cheeks and pink lips”.

The look is ‘mermaid meets the 1920s.’ Part vintage. Part fantasy,” said Uzo. “Eyes are bathed in shades of shimmering ocean blue. Cheeks are glistening in silvery pearl. The lips and its’ cupid bow are dramatized in soft pink.

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

FACE

· Sheer Glow Foundation

· Radiant Creamy Concealer (New for Spring 2013!)

EYES

· PRO-PRIME Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base

· Santa Monica Blvd Larger Than Life® Long-Wear Eyeliner

· Larger Than Life Lengthening Mascara

· Femme Fatale Duo (New for Holiday 2012! -available: US/Global Nov. 1, 2012)

*For a similar effect, try left side of Pandora Duo Eyeshadow and middle of Cap Ferrat Trio Eyeshadow

· Silver Factory Multiple (New for Holiday 2012!, vailable: US/Global Nov. 1, 2012)

*For a similar effect, try Albatross Highlighting Blush

· Mad Mad World Duo Eyeshadow (New for Spring 2013!, available: US – Jan. 15 2013 / Global – Feb. 1 2013)

*For a similar effect, try left side of Misfit Duo Eyeshadow and right side of Rated R Duo Eyeshadow

Get the look: NARS Joy Cioci SS13 beauty look

LIPS

· Roman Holiday Velvet Matte Lip Pencil

· Miss Sadie Lip Liner Pencil

What do you think of the bold eyeshadow and subdued lips shown at Joy Cioci?

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week SS 2013: Backstage at Creatures of the Wind

September 11, 2012

Kicking off Mercedes-Benz Fashion week, I was able to go backstage of Creatures of the Wind at Milk Studios to get a closer look at all the Nars products being used for the show! Nars Director of Global Artistry, James Boehmer, schooled us on the colors and techniques used for the show. Boehmer said the inspiration for the theme came from a “Japanese Godzilla movie”, which he further explained to be an idea of “a monstrous beauty”.

Boehmer explained how the products he used created a simple look that was “not too made up and not too heavy”, because of the emphasis they wanted on the hair and clothes. For him, the look was all about illumination, balance, and softness. As Boehmer demonstrated on a model, he explained the Nars products and colors he used.

-Nars Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer

-Nars Lipstick in “Fire Down Below”, applied just in the center of the lips

-Nars Mascara on top and bottom lashes

-Nars smudge-proof eyeshadow base

-Nars Velvet Matte Lip Pencil in “Damned”, applied on the eyelids

For hair, the models were all styled with Keratase products for a straight look with an origami inspiration. All models had pin straight hair, prepped with hairspray and a flat iron.

For nails, models wore Essie’s “Topless and Barefoot”, a solid rosy beige sealed with their “Matte About You ” as a top coat.

What do you think of this Creatures of the Wind look?

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week SS 2013: Monika Chiang Presentation

September 9, 2012

Although crowded and hectic, the Spring/Summer 2013 Monika Chiang presentation at Lincoln Center was exciting and inspiring. When the doors opened and let everyone in at once, we pushed and shoved to the front to get a better look at the collection. Spring colors, chunky heels and baseball caps are just a few to mention.

Each model had simple, slicked hair and natural make up from Lancome. As the DJ in the room played M83’s “Midnight City”, all guests in the room flocked, phones and cameras in the air to see how close we could get to the models. The collection can be described as structured chic, with a twist of sporty! Drawstring silk pants, crisp spring colors and a touch of leather is what made the collection unique.

Accesories consisted of statement necklaces, simple bags, chunky heels and baseball caps, which suprisingly fit the theme of the collection. Strucuted and tailored jackets and shirts complimented the simple and chic pieces perfectly.

The designer said she was “inspired by traveling”, which is evident in this edgy-meets-sportswear collection. The clothes and accesories for Spring2013 were athletic with a touch of glam, which is so undeniably cool.

What do you think of Monika Chiang’s Spring/Summer collection?

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week: Backstage at Helmut Lang SS 2013

September 7, 2012

Hannah Murray for NARS Cosmetics wanted to give the models at Helmut Lang fresh skin and lived-in makeup

Juergen Teller’s images of Annie Morton came to mind,” said Michael and Nicole Colovos, the husband and wife designing team behind the label. “An off-duty ‘90s girl on a Sunday morning with slept-in, smudged eyes and scrubbed polished skin – a cool, effortless beauty.

LOOK: “The clothes had a lightness to them with lots of color and print and layering so we wanted to toughen the girls up a little but do it in a fresh, believable way,” said Murray. “The focus is really on the skin, which is fresh, sporty and scrubbed clean.”

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

SKIN

· NARSskin Luminous Moisture Cream

FACE

· Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer SPF30/PA+++

· Radiant Creamy Concealer (New for 2013! For a similar effect, try Concealer)

· Light Reflecting Setting Powder – Pressed (New for Spring 2013! For a similar effect, try Albatross Highlighting Blush)

CHEEKS

· Hyde Park Satin Lip Pencil – used on cheek (New for Spring 2013! For a similar effect, try Maldives The Multiple)

EYES

· Aigle Noir Soft Touch Shadow Pencil

· Via Veneto Larger Than Life® Long-Wear Eyeliner
· Larger Than Life Volumizing Mascara

· Cythère Velvet Gloss Lip Pencil – used on eyes (New for Spring 2013! For a similar effect, try Hollywoodland Soft Touch Shadow Pencil)

LIPS

· Concealer – used on lips

· Bianca Pure Sheer SPF Lip Treatment

What do you think of this beauty look?