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MAC @ Peter Som S/S 2011

MAC @ Peter Som S/S 2011

MAC @ Peter Som S/S 2011

INSPIRATION: "We took the iconic '60s eyeliner but made it fresh by doing it in yellow instead of classic black." -- Tom Pecheux

Eyes

  • MAC PRO Primary Yellow Chromaline brushed on in a precise '60s shape without the outer corner wing.

Lip

  • So Vain Kissable Lipcolour (2011) patted...

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MAC @ Costello Tagliapietra S/S 2011

MAC @ Costello Tagliapietra S/S 2011

MAC @ Costello Tagliapietra S/S 2011

INSPIRATION: "A modern Mia Farrow fron the movie The Great Gatsby, which was set in the 1920s." -- Lisa Butler

Eyes

  • Root Cream Colour Base diffused over the eyelids from lash line to brows.
  • Coal Black Pro Lash Mascara applied to top and bottom lashes.

Lip

  • Brit Wit...

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MAC @ Doo.ri S/S 2011

MAC @ Doo.ri S/S 2011

MAC @ Doo.ri S/S 2011

INSPIRATION: She's a faded girl--discreet and washed out with joyful but minimal colour." -- Tom Pecheux

Eyes

  • Washed Out Cream Shadow (2011) blended over the eyelids.
  • Ash Blonde Studio Finish Skin Corrector (2011) applied to the inner corners of the eyes.
  • Derailed Cream Shadow (2011)...

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Revlon @ Rag & Bone S/S 2011

Revlon @ Rag & Bone S/S 2011

Revlon @ Rag & Bone S/S 2011

Revlon’s Global Artistic Director, Gucci Westman uses her favorite products from Revlon backstage at rag & bone to create a look that she calls ‘real beauty.’ The Spring ‘11 rag & bone collection is full of textured and natural clothing, taking inspiration from...

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Wella Professionals @ Cynthia Rowley S/S 2011

Wella Professionals @ Cynthia Rowley S/S 2011

Wella Professionals @ Cynthia Rowley S/S 2011

The hair style evokes a sense of couture with a tight, structured updo that leaves the neck completely bare. A deep, side-angled part creates a strong asymmetrical look that flatters the face by offsetting any imbalance of the facial structure. A...

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Dashing Diva @ Nicholas K. S/S 2011

Dashing Diva @ Nicholas K. S/S 2011

Dashing Diva @ Nicholas K. S/S 2011

Celebrity nail technician Pattie Yankee and the Dashing Diva nail team worked backstage on models for the Nicholas K. at Lincoln Center. Nicholas K went with a few polishes, based on the look of her outfit. Pattie Yankee specially mixed a khaki brown and mint...

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Maybelline @ BCBG Max Azria S/S 2011

Maybelline @ BCBG Max Azria S/S 2011

Maybelline @ BCBG Max Azria S/S 2011

  • Dream Liquid Mousse Foundation: apply all over face like you would with moisturizer.
  • Eye Studio Quad in Green with Envy: use the all around cream golden shade to create a subtle chic effect.
  • Color Sensational LipStain in Buff: design and fill in your lips with the...

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Look: LORAC Private Affair

Look: LORAC Private Affair

Look: LORAC Private Affair

I just finished up testing LORAC's Private Affair palette (review coming soon), and this is a finished look I did using the palette. The burgundy shade is so disappointing, because it looks so lush and pigmented when swatched and when initially patted on, but it fades...

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