Category: Beauty
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Backstage @ Alexander McQueen FW 17 | Redken
Hair inspiration from Redken Global Creative Director Guido “This season at McQueen, it’s all about soft, romantic hair. I’ve added some extensions into the hair but left the models’ natural lengths showing so it almost looks like they did it themselves. It feels a bit Pagan and witchy while at the same time, authentically McQueen. I’m using Braid Aid 03 to…
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Backstage @ Dolce & Gabbana FW17 | Dolce & Gabbana
Beauty inspiration for Dolce and Gabbana FW 17 The Designers’ vision was complemented by a Make Up look highlighting a perfect skin with a glowing finish, iconic feline eyes and beautiful lips. Nails in nudes and reds completed the look. Face Start with starting with The Primer, followed by Perfect Luminous Liquid Foundation blended outward…
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How-to | Martha Hunt @ 2017 Vanity Fair Oscar Party
Beauty inspiration: celebrity makeup artist Carolina Gonzalez for DECLÉOR “to prep their skin for makeup application and create those gorgeous, lit-from-within glows” Prep with DECLÉOR Aurabsolu Instant Glow Hydrogel Mask followed by the DECLÉOR Aurabsolu Intense Glow for Eyes Dark Circle Corrector. Apply DECLÉOR Aromessence Neroli Hydrating Oil Serum all over the skin. “Sara was concealed with Marc…
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How-to | Taraji P. Henson @ 2017 Academy Awards
Beauty inspiration from celebrity makeup artist, Ashunta Sheriff: “The importance of having exfoliated, clean and moisturized skin plays a huge role in makeup looking flawless. My philosophy is makeup should enhance your natural beauty and balance out skin imperfections. I do not believe makeup should wear you or alter your face completely. I’m not a naturalist,…
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Backstage @ The Blonds FW17 | Oribe
Hair inspiration by Kien Hoang for Oribe Hair Care: He created a futuristic look. The hair was sculpted into an elegant side twist and directed forward, then molded into snake-like shapes which framed the face for a Medusa-esque look. “The shape is a tight, skinny asymmetric side twist.” How-to Apply Maximista Thickening Spray at the roots before…
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Backstage @ Brandon Maxwell FW17 | Oribe
Hair inspiration from James Pecis for Oribe Hair Care: “The hair is over the top glamour. The key to this is to not try to make someone something they’re not. Everyone’s hair should be their own.” How-to Saturate hair with Maximista Thickening Spray from roots to ends before blowing it out, directing hair away from the…
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Backstage @ Anna Sui FW17 | R+Co
Hair inspiration from celebrity hairstylist and R+Co Co-Founder, Garren: Various looks based on length and texture—the the main look being a modern version of the rolled hair of the 40’s. “We used a variety of products to get the texture we wanted.” How-to* Prep hair with SAIL Soft Wave Spray (launching March 2017) for texture, and part…
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Backstage @ R13 FW17 | Oribe
Hair inspiration from hairstylist James Pecis for Oribe Hair Care: Effortlessly grunge, “winter weather hair” look that was a reflection of the clear 90’s references in the collection. The style varied by model based on their natural texture and haircut. “Each look is different, but the majority of models have the back of their hair tucked…
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How-to | Tinashe @ 2017 Grammys
Hair inspiration from celebrity hairstylist, Marcia Hamilton: As Tinashe usually wears her hair down to perform, Marcia wanted something off her face and her shoulders for the red carpet–but edgier than the usual braid. How-to To prep before blowing dry, apply a cocktail of John Frieda Frizz Ease Extra Strength Six Effects + Serum and John Frieda Frizz…
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Backstage @ Erin Fetherston FW17 | Skyn Iceland
Skin prep by Sarah Kugelman for Skyn Iceland “We did prep this fashion week with all of our gels. So, we start with our Hydro Cool Firming Eye Gel and our Hydro Cool Firming Face Gels, which are our forehead gels and our smile line gels, and last season we launched our lip gels, which…
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Backstage @ Ricardo Seco FW17 | A Complete
Beauty inspiration from makeup artist Mayela Vazquez for A Complete: “Cool and fresh” look for this collection which, “focused on bringing the best version out from each of the models.” Prep Before applying anything on the skin, an A Complete Eye Contour Cream. “This product made the under eyes look more awake instantly! I also love that it’s…
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How-to | Rita Ora @ ‘Fifty Shades Darker’ LA Premiere
Hair inspiration from celebrity hairstylist, Brent Lawler: Brent wanted to complement Rita’s extravagant Giambattista Valli Couture gown by creating a look that was young and fresh. How-to To start, spray John Frieda Frizz Ease Daily Nourishment Leave-In Conditioner from roots to ends to help detangle the hair making it easier to brush through. Next, add…