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Backstage Beauty: Mally Roncal at Tracy Reese SS12

September 20, 2011

Mally Beauty makeup for Tracy Reese 2012

The Tracy Reese collection for Spring/Summer 2012 showed lots of florals and pastels. And Mally Roncal of Mally Beauty was on site to provide the fresh and dreamy look that Tracy Reese sought to compliment her collection. The foundation was more of a satin finish than the dewy complexions that we’ve been seeing on the Spring 2012 runways. Mally was sure to let her team know that No translucent powder was to be used, instead the artists used Mally’s Face Defender.

The lips were very glossy and in two different shades, Life is Fuchsia pink on the top and Be a Peach orange on the bottom. The blush, in 24/7 medium was placed high above the apples of the cheeks for flushed look. And eyes and brows were kept strong.

Mally Roncal makeup for Tracy Reese Spring 2012

Mally Roncal at Tracy Reese Spring 2012 makeup

I asked Mally to tell me about her color inspirations for the Tracy Reese show and here is what she had to say:

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Face

· To create a smooth, even base for the foundation to glide over, Mally used her Perfect Prep Poreless Primer.

· To achieve a satiny-matte finish, Mally’s Ultimate Performance Professional Foundation was applied all over the skin.

· For a non-shimmery, healthy flush, Mally used her 24/7 Blush in Medium high on the apples of the cheek.

· To set the makeup and reduce shine, Mally’s Poreless Face Defender was applied all over the face.

Eyes

· Evercolor Starlight Waterproof Liner in Midnight was applied to the top and inner lash line to create the illusion of thicker lashes.

· Two coats of Mally’s Black Volumizing Mascara were applied to the top lashes.

· To emphasize strong yet natural brows, Mally used her Brow Boost.

Lips

· To create a multi-dimensional shade, Mally used Lip Magnifier in Fierce on the top lip and Lipgloss in Be a Peach on the bottom.

Nails · Jin Soon Choi for Sally Hansen did the manicures and nail color used for this look was Temptation.

Nails

· Jin Soon Choi for Sally Hansen did the manicures and nail color used for this look was Temptation.

Sally Hansen nails for Tracy Reese Spring 2012

What are your thoughts on this fresh-faced look?

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week: Nicholas K SS12 {Video}

September 18, 2011

Here’s the view from my seat at the Nicholas K Spring/Summer 2012 fashion show at Lincoln Center. Enjoy the final walk.

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week: Christian Siriano SS12

September 13, 2011

Christian Siriano’s Spring 2012 show was full of all the vibrant colors that scream warm weather: lime green, bright corals and even fire engine red. The designer’s collection truly paid homage to the sophisticated woman—think long, flowy skirts belted with T-shirts for some fun, suits with cropped silk pants, and not to forget the dresses.

There’s only one word to capture the essence of the dresses Siriano worked into the collection: dramatic. Feathers, ruffles and tulle were the focus of Siriano’s dresses, which varied from cocktail party-appropriate to more red carpet-friendly options. It was a show to remember.

Monique Valeris is the founder of the home decorating blog, Decor Musings.

Backstage Beauty: Mehron for Falguni & Shane Peacock SS12

September 13, 2011

UK-based designers Falguni & Shane Peacock made their US debut at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week last Friday. To keep the focus on the opulent couture designs, the beauty look was understated with a twist—metallic smoky eyes up to the brow bone, coupled with a pinned-down coif and nude nails.

Key makeup artist Kevin James Bennett for Mehron Makeup designed a look described as “Hollywood glam reinterpreted by Versace & McQueen.”

“Every piece looks like art, so the makeup could not overpower it,” said Bennett. “We pulled one common thread–the gold and bronze tones– and created a totally metallic, bronze-gold eye with a sharp line blended out to a soft edge.” The makeup brand, traditionally known for its body painting products, was a perfect match to the collection.

Blush was applied to the cheeks while the foundation was still wet, creating a soft touch of color to offset the golden tones. Lips were a deep rosy mauve tone, slightly darker than natural lip color, along with a nude lip liner. To finish it off, foundation was mixed with lip gloss to giving the appearance that blended with the complexion.

To further add the focus to the clothes, hair was pinned down entirely with bobbi pins, and a black or red turban wrapped around the base of the hairline. “We tried to keep the hair as minimal as possible,” said Matthew Curtis, lead UK hairstylist for Tresemme, “but at the same time creating a bit of reflection as they walk down the runway.

Manicurist Daria Hardeman for M2M damoreJon Nails shaped the nail to a square round and used their nude shade in Foxtrot.

-Genevieve A. Santos

Genevieve A. Santos is a beauty quadruple-threat—makeup artist, entrepreneur, cosmetics marketer and creator of the Gorgeous on the Go blog, chronicling her adventures in NYC and real beauty advice for women on the go. She is the Organizer The NYC Makeup Artist Meetup, the largest online network for makeup artists in New York City. Follow her escapades on Twitter @gorgeousonthego.

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week: Cynthia Rowley SS12

September 12, 2011

Fashion is all about having fun and Cynthia Rowley’s Spring 2012 showing at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week in New York proved just that. The designer managed to weave together a collection that was both girly and edgy and what fashionista doesn’t live for this kind of combo?

Rowley played with florals in the form of blazers, fitted pants and short, A-line dresses. But at the same time, she kicked it up a notch by incorporating gold detailing on little black dresses for a modern twist and even showcased a pair of bold, gold metallic shorts strictly for the girl who isn’t afraid to show off her gams. There were also some mesh leather pieces in the mix, from T-shirts to dresses, which rounded out the collection perfectly.

What are your thoughts on the collection?

Monique Valeris is the founder of the home decorating blog, Decor Musings.