Sunday, September 11th, 2011
Beauty.com @ Erin Fetherston S/S 2012
After VPL, I headed to Erin Fetherston with the Beauty.com team to check out the hair styling by Alterna and nails by Butter London. There were four different styles for hair, 60s inspired with a sexy-without-spending-an-hour-on-it kind of hair. My favorite was the twisted chignon with a little oomph and volume using Alterna Bamboo products in Volume Uplifting Root Blast, Volume Weightless Whipped Mousse, and Smooth Anti-Humidity Hair Spray. Butter London’s Nonie customized the nail color (dubbed “Patent Pink”) by mixing Pink Ribbon and Tea with the Queen together.
It’s really pretty crazy backstage – the set-up at Erin Fetherston was so small (smallest of all the shows I’ve been to so far). It’s like organized chaos, I suppose, because everyone manages to get done what they need to get done in time for the show to go on. I also want to thank everyone who recommended Cole Haan shoes, because though my feet hurt from all the walking at the end of the day, I don’t (yet) have blisters! I’ve got a few more shows to recap, so stay tuned!
Saturday, September 10th, 2011
Phyto, Amika, Butter London, Cle de Peau @ VPL S/S 2012
The first show I headed off to was for VPL, which was held at Chelsea Piers, and I went along with the Beauty.com team. It’s amazing how much time it takes to prepare all of the models before the show can actually start. You see manicurists on their knees trying to get the model’s nails done in a couple of minutes, while a hair stylist or makeup artist is maneuvering around them to complete hair/makeup.
Phyto (products) and Amika (tools) did hair for Beauty.com, while Butter London did nails for Beauty.com. The hair was slicked back for that “just out of the shower” look (I didn’t know that could be a trend–will make my life easier!). Everyone kept the hair nets and towels in their hair until the very last possible moment. Nonie from Butter London went with one coat of Butter London’s Nail Foundation as a base coat topped with Tea with the Queen, a nude shade, on top. She advised that a base coat is imperative when doing nude nails, because many nudes are prone to streaking without one.
Cle de Peau was responsible for the makeup look at the show, which was a very neutral, subdued look. They used new-for-spring (2012!) products for the look. They used #208 Eye Color Quad, which is filled with bronzy shades, on the eyes with #12 Gold Luminizing Face Enhancer on the cheeks to highlight. For lips, they used #206 Sweete Watermelon Enriched Lip Luminizer (which is a new formula and will be available with refills).
Friday, September 9th, 2011
Deborah Lippmann for Beauty.com @ Costello Tagliapietra S/S 2012
Today, I went backstage at the Costello Tagliapietra with Beauty.com to check out Deborah Lippmann, who was (obviously!) responsible for the nail look at the show. Lippmann first polished nails with one coat of Waking Up in Vegas (described as a “beautiful putty shade”) and then layered with a coat of Fashion (described as an unusual taupe) to come up with a customized take on nudes and grays but with a warmer undertone. I personally loved that Deborah Lippmann’s team wore black shirts that said, “Get Nailed on the DL!”
The hair was slicked back (which seems to be a big trend this season), while the makeup was simple but more than neutral with a burnt orange shade done all over the eyes and lips.
Sunday, August 28th, 2011
2011 MTV VMAs – Makeup & Dress Photos
If/when I receive breakdowns of what was worn, I’ll update both this post as well as the celebrity’s post with the information! 
I’m sure once offices open tomorrow AM, we’ll see at least a few! Here’s a recap of photos of makeup/dresses that were posted so far…
Sunday, August 28th, 2011
Britney Spears @ 2011 MTV VMAs
Britney Spears @ 2011 MTV VMAs – Makeup & Dress Photos
Britney Spears arriving at this year’s MTV Video Music Awards. If/when I have a breakdown of hair & makeup, this post will be updated with that information!
Sunday, August 28th, 2011
Nicki Minaj @ 2011 MTV VMAs
Nicki Minaj @ 2011 MTV VMAs – Makeup & Dress Photos
Nicki Minaj arriving at this year’s MTV Video Music Awards. If/when I have a breakdown of hair & makeup, this post will be updated with that information!
