NYFW: Francois Nars Backstage at Marc Jacobs

Backstage At Marc Jacobs

LEAD ARTIST: François Nars, Founder and Creative Director of NARS Cosmetics

TREND: Strong eyes, glowing skin and nude, glossy lips

INSPIRATION & LOOK: “Marc had a lot of images of Patsy Klein, Amy Winehouse, and Cowboy Kate, a book from the 60's whose character Kate had heavy eyelashes," said Founder and Creative Director François Nars. "The complexion is meant to look like it's glowing, like the girls have been dancing, and by eliminating the blush it gives a strange, otherworldly effect. The focus was really on the eye, with a well-defined brow. The combination of different touches creates a decadent, French sensuality and makes the girls more like characters."


FACE
· Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer – new for Spring 2012; for now try a light application of Sheer Glow Foundation

BROWS
· Pandora Duo Eyeshadow (on brows)

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

LIPS
· Madere Pure Matte Lipstick
· Striptease Lip Gloss

My Opinion: The look was deep but still glamorous. The eyes were amazing!

Source: Nars PR
Pic Source: Wireimage

Beauty: NYFW 3.1 Phillip Lim

Backstage At 3.1 Phillip Lim

LEAD ARTIST: Francelle, NARS National Makeup Artist

TREND: Metallic eyes and pink lips

DESIGNER INSPIRATION: "An evolution of working with geometry and athlethism the Spring 2012 collection concentrates on the freedom and fragility of kites,” said designer Phillip Lim. “The geometry of kite tails captured between layers of chiffon echo the notions of frame work and structure.”

LOOK: “It’s inner rebel mixed with sophisticated youth and the idea of geometry combined with light and air,” said Francelle, NARS National Makeup Artist. “There is fragility with soft, glowing skin and there is strength with a powerful and metallic round crease.”


FACE
· PRO-PRIME Pore Refining Primer
· Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer – new for Spring 2012; for now, try a light application of Sheer Glow Foundation
· Copacabana Illuminator
EYES
· Eyebrow Pencils
· Paris Duo Eyeshadow
· Night Life Single Eyeshadow
· Rue Bonaparte Larger Than Life Long-Wear Eyeliner
· Larger Than Life Volumizing Mascara
LIPS
· Gaiety Blush – new for Spring 2012; for now, try Desire Blush

My Opinion: I love the color of the lipstick, very pretty. The eyes were a bold statement a little more would have make the beauty look more workable for reality.
Source: Nars PR

Beauty: NYFW Rodarte

 Backstage AT Rodarte

LEAD ARTIST: James Kaliardos for NARS Cosmetics

TREND: Navy-blue, smoky eye and lavender lips

DESIGNER INSPIRATION: "For Spring / Summer 2012, we were inspired by Van Gogh's brushwork within his paintings, said Kate and Laura Mulleavy of Rodarte.
LOOK: "It’s a really beautiful, round, smoky eye with gradations of blue,” said lead artist James Kaliardos for NARS Cosmetics “It’s like ‘Starry Night’ and then there’s this beautiful lavender lip, complemented by warm skin.”


FACE
· Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer - new for Spring 2012; for a similar affect try a light application of Sheer Glow Foundation
· Penny Lane Cream Blush

EYES
· Dark Rite Soft Touch Shadow Pencil – new for Spring 2012; for now, try Rue Saint Honore Larger Than Life Long-Wear Eyeliner
· Night Flight Single Eyeshadow
· Tropic Single Eyeshadow
· Rue Bonaparte Larger Than Life Long-Wear Eyeliner
LIPS
· Penny Lane Cream Blush
· Pearl Beach Cream Eyeshadow
· Nana Lip Gloss

My Opinion: I love the eye shadow look, very dramatic and glam.

Source: Nars PR

Beauty: NYFW Creatures of the Wind

Backstage AT Creatures of the Wind

LEAD ARTIST: James Boehmer, NARS Director of Global Artistry

TREND: Pastel eyes with glowing skin
DESIGNER INSPIRATION: "We had in our minds this idea of moving objects coming to life," said designers Shane Gabier and Chris Peters. "It's quite psychedelic, a little triply with the acid greens and purples."

LOOK: "We didn't want to see the makeup before seeing the clothes but still wanted a strong look," said James Boehmer, NARS Director of Global Artistry. "It's very chalky and very 90's. To balance the chalkiness in the eyes, we gave a luminosity to the cheekbones."


FACE
· Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer - new for Spring 2012; for a similar affect try a light application of Sheer Glow Foundation
· Bilbao Lipstick - new for Spring 2012; for a similar affect try Belle de Jour Lipstick

EYES
· Pastel blue created specifically for this look and not yet available - for a similar affect, try Heart Of Glass Single Eyeshadow
· Bolero Velvet Matte Lip Pencil
LIPS
· Tashkent Pure Matte Lipstick

My Opinion: The look had a natural tribe effect that was very fresh and soft.

Source: Nars PR

Beauty: NYFW Timo Weiland

Backstage AT Timo Weiland

LEAD ARTIST: James Boehmer, NARS Director of Global Artistry

TREND: Sun-burnt cheeks

DESIGNER INSPIRATION: "It's Jean Michael Basquiat on the coast,” said designers Timo Weiland and Alan Eckstein. “The collection is very surf-inspired but ‘cool’ surf. Like a New York artist on the coast.”

LOOK: "The girls look really expensive,” said James Boehmer, NARS Director of Global Artistry. “The blush and loose powder that we used makes them look golden and sun-burnt.”


FACE
· Beach Loose Powder
· Zen Blush
· Bengali Single Eyeshadow
· Edie Single Eyeshadow
EYES
· Zen Blush
· Bengali Single Eyeshadow
· Edie Single Eyeshadow
LIPS
· Bilbao Lipstick - new for Spring 2012; for a similar affect try Pago Pago Lipstick

My Opinion: I loved the look, everything was flawless and looked super gorgeous.

Source: Nars PR

NYFW: Venexiana and Napoleon Perdis

Venexiana/Napoleon Perdis Fashion Show

I was asked to cover the Venexiana Fashion Show from backstage by Chastity of GlitterBuzzStyle. It was my first time going to a fashion show and being backstage. I was extremely excited and nervous at the same time!

I also encounter a problem trying to get in. The ladies at the desk were not able to find me on their Press List but eventually they did. It was such a relief. I was scared that I had to leave without seeing anything.

Upon entering the makeup tent, I saw Napoleon Perdis, Founder of Napoleon Perdis Cosmetics applying makeup on a model. I had met makeup artists before but it was my first time seeing a famous makeup artist in action. Everything was done immediately on command. "This model's lips are not done. It's not bold enough. Apply more Devine Goddess Aphrodite." said Naoleopeon, and it was done, just like that.

It was extremely busy. There were Napoleon Perdis Cosmetic makeup artists and Philip Pelusi hair stylists working on models after models. I was very impress by the speed and accuracy of their work.

There were also television press interviewing him. Lucky, I was also able to ask him a few questions in between his models.

Trend-wise, he said, "Lashes, lashes, lashes! Smokey eyes and dark dense bolder lip color." When ask what was his inspirations for this makeup look, he said, "Kati Stern, the designer and luscious Europeans inspired him." His favorite product of all is Auto-Pilot Pre-Foundation Primer.

Below is the list of products he used to create the look:

FACE:
- Napoleon Complex Skin Renewal Serum
- Auto Pilot Pre-Foundation Primer (HIS Favorite!)
- Bondoir Mist Spray Foundation
- Camera Finish

CHEEK:
- Cheek To Chic Blush Duo - #6










EYES:

- Peep Show - Mascara Fantasia
- Eye Will Survive Eye Primer
- Precision Brow Pencil
- China Doll Eyeliner Equinox
- Ultimate Contour Palette

LIPS:
- Lip Pencil Hot Mocha/Haute Pink
- Devine Goddess Aphrodite/Calypso
- Luminous Lip Veil Angelic Psychedelic







I think my favorite product used on the models will be the China Doll Eyeliner Equinox. I love all fine line detail products. It looks dark and precise on the models. I can't wait to get it for myself!

Kati Stern, the Fashion Designer of Venexiana came in to check the progress of the models many times during the night. She is a petite woman but with a big heart for fashion. I love many of her designs for the Fall/Winter 2011 Collection.

Many people attended the Venexiana Fashion Show. Everyone was dressed up beautifully for the night. The whole place was filled up to the rim with people. Everyone can't wait to see 2011 Fall/Winter Collection.

Credit to Fashionising

Credit to Reuters

I loved the Venexiana Fall Collection. It's not your everyday-wear, so feast your eyes on these glamorous dresses and gowns while you can. The entire collection is breathtaking and exquisite. These dresses are definitely statement-makers. I love the purple and gray plaid dresses in this collection the most for it's texture and sophisticated appeal. All the dresses in Kati Stern's collection have a nice flow and draped beautifully on the models. Perfect collection. Perfect evening at NYFW!

GlitterBuzzStyle: Hair NYFW

Backstage AT Prabal Gurung

FREDERIC FEKKAI LEAD STYLIST DIDIER MALIGE CREATES A SLEEK LOOK FOR

PRABAL GURUNG’S SPRING/SUMMER 2012 SHOW

Inspiration: Didier Malige, lead stylist for Frederic Fekkai, created a bold, sexy 90’s-inspired look to complement Gurung’s neo feminist collection. The style was confident and sporty with a feminine toughness as though the model just splashed water on her face following a workout.

How to get the look: Start by blow-drying hair straight, use a flat iron if necessary. Mist water throughout the top half of the head. Apply Fekkai COIFFTM Strong Hold Volume Mousse to wet hair to provide extra hold. Use a fine comb to create a center part and comb the mousse through the hair resulting in a slicked-back look. Spray Fekkai Advanced BRILLANT GLOSSINGTM Sheer Shine Mist over the wet hair for additional shine. Use the low setting on a hairdryer to set the look while maintaining the sleek, wet effect created in the front. Leave the bottom portion of the hair dry and natural. Secure the look with Fekkai COIFFTM Sheer Hold Hairspray.

 

My Opinion: The look is very edgy, would have loved it more if the hairstyles were sleeked in a bun.

Source: Full Picture

NYFW: Nars Makeup Artist Diane Kendal at Thakoon

Backstage AT Thakoon

LEAD ARTIST: Diane Kendal for NARS Cosmetics

TREND: Strong brows and luminous skin
DESIGNER INSPIRATION: “It's the ideal of the iconic American cowboy gone multi-cultural. The color story came from India, inspired by the spice market -- but with a cowboy flair," said designer Thakoon Panichgul.
LOOK: "Because the collection is so colorful, I wanted to focus on a classic, strong brow. I kept the face natural, with a little pink on the cheek for healthy color. On the eyes, I focused on contouring to show strength and attitude, a cowboy attitude that is," said makeup artist Diane Kendal for NARS Cosmetics.
Below are the key products used to create the exclusive look:

FACE
· Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer - new for Spring 2012! For a similar affect try a light application of Sheer Glow Foundation
· Zen Blush
· Gaiety Blush – new for Spring 2012! For a similar affect try Desire Blush
EYES
· Bengali Eyeshadow
· Portobello Duo Eyeshadow
· Laguna Bronzer
· Bali Eyeshadow
· Blondie Eyeshadow
· Snow Loose Powder
LIPS
· Belle de Jour Velvet Matte Lip Pencil
NAIL
· Versailles Nail Polish

My Opinion
The beauty look was flawless because it looked fresh and natural. I loved the dramatic impact on the eyebrows it looked gorgeous!


Source: Nars PR

Beauty: NYFW Napoleon Perdis at Timo Weiland

Hello all my GBS readers, I am so happy to give you the latest on Fashion. I had the honor of interviewing the fabulous Napoleon Perdis, famed makeup artist! Here are a few exclusive pictures of backstage at the Timo Weiland Show. Enjoy!

Here are a few videos of Napoleon explaining the look for the show.

Napoleon Perdis working on a model

The end result! A Very Natural Look.

I love the natural lip. You can pick up Napoleon Perdis makeup at Target. Look for the NP set. Napoleon has a great assortment of cosmetics at Target for a affordable price.

I feel in love with the thick brow. So ladies and gents, stick to a natural brow and stop going crazy with the tweezers!

Check it out, Napoleon Perdis makeup collection is featured in The Daily FrontRow magazine.

One the Napoleon Perdis makeup staff was hard at work on all the models for the Timo Weiland show.

The hairstylist were also working hard on all the model.

Timo Weiland and Napoleon Perdis talking about the look for the show

Designer Timo Weiland! He was such a nice guy backstage.

One of the looks from the Timo Weiland NYFW Fall/Winter 2011 collection

Napoleon and one of the runway models pose for a picture. A job well done.

I had a great time at the Timo Weiland Show. Everyone was nice and dishing out some serious style. I hope to come back next season! I would like to thank LaForce+ Stevens, GlitterBuzzStyle for the opportunity. you can never go wrong with NEW York Fashion Week!