OCC Pretty Boy Collection for Fall/Winter 2011
Friday, August 12th, 2011
Photo by Michael Webber | STUDIOWEBBER.COM
Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics Pretty Boy Collection for Fall/Winter 2011
Who says makeup is only for girls? From David Bowie and Boy George to Adam Lambert, Jared Leto and today’s crop of glam rockers, the impact men have made on the art of makeup is one that still resonates through the present day and boys keep swinging!
Pretty Boy, OCC’s new Fall/Winter 2011 Colour Collection, takes its inspiration from these artists and performers to present a palette created to empower all genders to express themselves with colour.
The creative process began backstage at the Fall/Winter 2011 Collections where the runways were littered with brightly coloured makeup including intense neons and saturated pastels, not typical of what to expect from makeup trends meant for the later months of the year. At BESS NY, under the direction of Makeup Artist Vincent Oquendo, male and female models alike took to the runway in bold neon lips, multi-colored eyes and with some literally covered head-to-toe in glitter. At Eva Minge, Makeup Artist Kristi Matamoros created a look that showcased almost-neon red lips, and at Logan Neitzel, Makeup Artist Victor Henao’s look featured a graphic green/black eye makeup look that made models of both sexes look equally mysterious and androgynous.
OCC’s take on the trend features 6 new intense shades of Lip Tar, alongside new Nail Lacquers, Loose Colours, Pure Pigment powders (a pro favorite!) and Glitter to finish off the look with a bold and dramatic flourish. Available September 6th @ occmakeup.com.
Lip Tar ($13.00)
- Butch Pastel periwinkle
- Femme Pale flamingo pink
- Banjee Freshly sliced mango
- Queen Screaming neon red
- Narcissus Creamy pink/lavender
- Pretty Boy Deep, true fuchsia
Loose Colour Concentrate ($12.00)
- Cruising Brassy gold shimmer
- Poison Primordial forest green
- Jubilee Pastel blue with intense green/yellow shimmer
Pure Pigment ($12.00)
- Magenta Intense red-violet
- Turquoise Intense teal/green
Glitter ($12.00)
- Mirrorball Disco-era silver with rainbow reflections
Nail Lacquer ($8.00)
- Pool Boy Creme blue
- Pansy Creme purple
- Palare Deep fuchsia with blue/violet duochrome
- Femme Shimmering flamingo pink, matches Femme
- Extravaganza Rich pink/coral with gold shimmer overlay
- Cruising Brassy gold shimmer, matches Cruising
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Photo by Michael Webber | STUDIOWEBBER.COM
Neever tried OCC Cosmetics but Pool Boy nail polish is giving me a reason :)
Oh, yeah! Butch Lip Tar will be MINE!
Not gonna lie, this is pretty hot. I kind of like the androgynous look on dudes... And besides that, I agree that we should be at a place where men can express themselves with makeup in the same way that society accepts women expressing themselves through cosmetics. If it makes you feel good and it's not harmful, do it! My boyfriend uses under eye concealer because he was really self-conscious about his dark circles, and it makes him feel so much better. I say go for it!
I SO want the neon red lip tar!! :D
Honestly, let's be real: what man, unless it's Halloween, is going to wear blue lips with pink toenails? LOL! I can get black or silver toenails and maybe clear gloss but pink, coral, glittery? LOL... no. Especially since Lip Tars are so opaque and pigmented...
What are you even saying? A guy would wear colors x and y but omg no self respecting male would ever wear colors b and c! You should get out more, or even around the internet more - guys are not all lumberjacks and scruffy macho men. Check it out sometime.
As a guy who's not typically interested in makeup myself (unless it's movie/monster makeup and props, because YES), I think this is great! Way I see it, the body's a canvas and the makeup the paint, whether it's on a male or female. I definitely see the art behind it all and it isn't anything less than that, make no mistake.
As a male beauty blogger and someone who wears makeup every single day of his life, I say BRING IT. Utmost love and respect for OCC for reaching out to the male consumer like this in a way no major brand would even dare without female counterparts. I'm so excited for this its not even funny.
This brands looks really intriguing. I would definitely like to see more of their products.
I like how this contrasts with other fall collections this year that have a lot of the typical fall colors (though those are also gorgeous).
oooh i want to see extravaganza and cruising nail polish
I am pretty sure I will not be able to exist if I do not get the golden color whatever it is all over his neck. It's like he dipped himself in gold. LOVE!
Impressive!Will you be reviewing entire collection, Christine?
That image is TO DIE FOR. So gorgeous. The lip tars all look great, although the fuchsia looks rather dupe-able. I wonder how it'll swatch!
I need this entire collection.
This guy's lips are kind of freaky. Like too much collagen. His facial structure is nice, though.
I'm such a huge fan of OCC it's not even funny... they can do no wrong in my eyes.. except lower shipping.. but my friends and I always do group orders so we kind of split up the heinous shipping. :)
Cruising is calling my name! I'm very pleased to see OCC launching fall collections. Anyone else notice the model has a bit of a butt chin though, lol? Maybe I'll just look at him from the neck down. ;-)
What's wrong with a butt chin? It's a genetic trait that people can't change. However, you could consider changing your condescending attitude
Awesome! Love this idea and a man that isn't afraid to wear lipstick and paint his nails! Makeup is fun for all genders! Don't be afraid to express yourself boys.
Narcissus look like MAC Snob!!
This is a great idea, I love people expressing who they are, male or female. I would love to see an Adam Lambert line of makeup, many would buy it.
I love this, I need some Pretty Boy on my lips!
Amen girl, amen! haha
wow so cool nice colors yummy! i'm not crazy about that lipstick on him but i would wear it :D
I cannot wait for your reviews of these....would love to see them on a male model, if you can find one too, Christine :D
Haha, maybe Shaun will be the male model? xD :D
Wow. I have never heard of OCC before. I would love to try to Butch lip tar since it's periwinkle and I have been looking for a periwinkle lip color for ages. I will check out their website. Thank you Christine!
I've never wanted to try OCC before, but as a genderfluid kind of person (kiss my well-tailored behind, Vale!), I am so excited! Also, looooove the names.
I can't wait to see Queen and Pretty Boy. ...And the model in the promo pic has the best lips ever!
agree with the shipping prices- they are not reasonable imo. And so what if a man wears cosmetics? Most the time if I see a guy in makeup (yes, in real life, not a rock star) they look better then half the females trying to do it. I think its attractive especially if they have an eye for it. Plus I dont see anywhere here that says these are FOR men, just says Inspired by...
Uh oh, that nail polish, Extravaganza, is exactly what I love. Coral + gold. I already own four of those colors, but I need more!! LOVE IT.
I have never heard of this company before but I see they are vegan. That is great. I wish they were in a local store so I could see if they have any fragrance free products too.
lol @ Vale. Men wore makeup before girls ever have so.... good luck with that.
Men even played women roles way back. Never heard of this company before.
This does look interesting! Very clever marketing too, it definately caught my eye.
I hope they send you samples! I've been curious to see what you think of the lip tars.
Same! Some of the descriptions intrigue me, but the promo photos don't match what I was envisioning in my head when I scrolled down. So I'll second the hope that they will send you some things to swatch. Hear that OCC, we need Christine's help! lol
I hope these will be Out for IMATS Toronto. ^___^ I really want Extravaganza!
Extravaganza look like a dupe to Malaini's Sunkissed Glow but that formula is too sheer for my liking.
Where can one buy OCC cosmetics? Ive heard alot of good things about their lip tar but I havent seen this brand at sephora or ulta.
occmakeup.com
I'm definitely getting something for no reason other than the fact that they mentioned Jared Leto in the ad copy! Echelon ftw :) Palate and pretty boy are mine for sure and maybe Pool Boy. Can we expect swatches when this collection launches, Christine?
Speechless!
would like to try OCC stuff but the shipping prices are ridiculous
You had me at Bowie. I was completely sold at Adam Lambert.
I second those emotions! I like my pretty boys and my glam gods.
Need! I have yet to try any OCC products - mostly because their shades SO bold. BUT, some of the lip tars look more wearable and I'm loving the nail shades!
o.O No. Cosmetic on a male is exact the OPPOSITE of everything I consider virile.
Ugh I hate this heteronormative stereotype.
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