Pretty Connected Backstage at Karen Walker

Karen Walker’s Fall 2010 fashion show was inspired by her love for Bob Dylan and The Sound of Music (but for totally different reasons), saying, “I’ve always wondered what would happen if the two got thrown together.”

The result? See for yourself:

HAIR: Lead Stylist Rolando Beauchamp for Bumble and Bumble

Rolando wanted to create a messy, rough ponytail that seemed carelessly glamorous. The persona being the girl who did a quick fix up to last nights go-out-hair and managed to make it look effortlessly chic. The trick to avoid bumps when putting your hair up in a ponytail, is to lift your chin up and tilt your head back.

Rolando created the look by spraying Bumble and bumble ‘Thickening Hairspray’ to add volume and texture and height at the crown.  Rolando recommends, “using your hands, not a brush” and to rake hair back with your fingers, then secure with a simple black elastic.  Finish with Bumble and bumble’s ‘Does it All Styling Spray‘.

MAKEUP: Lead Stylist Jenna Menard for Shiseido

Jenna Menard for Shiseido led the artistry team doing a strong, matte, red lip using Shiseido lipstick in Valentine.  To keep the accent on the bold lips, Menard was minimal on the rest of the makeup, using no eyeliner and just a hint of peach shimmer around the eyes.

NAILS: Lead Stylist Angi Wingle used CND Nail Polish in Rose Water

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Pretty Connected Backstage at Korto Momolu

Post by Heather Wilson

What a fabulous opportunity to go backstage to Project Runway Alum, Korto Momolu’s Fall 2010 show.   The concept for the collection was all about going natural; clothes, jewelry, hats, and handbags as well as the hair and makeup.

It was such a delight to spend time with key hair stylists, Danny LeClair and Aubrey Loots from Studio DNA in West Hollywood, and watch them in action. They created a beautiful braid twisted into a bun piled high on the top of the head. Aubrey told me they used fabric to bring out the braiding texture and add depth to the hair. The key to a great hairstyle like this, is to use Sebastian products. Their top 3 must-have products of the night were the Microweb Fiber, which is a re-moldable texture with silky web fibers; then after braiding the hair, they used the Gel Forte to give a glistening style and shimmer-strong hold.  For the finishing touch, they used Shaper Fierce to provide a super hold for the look that won’t budge!

The easiest way to take this look from the runway to real life, Aubrey recommends

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Pretty Connected Backstage at Peter Som

Everyone was pretty in purple backstage for Peter Som’s Fall 2010 fashion show at Milk Studios.

HAIR: Lead Hair Stylist Laurent Philippon for Bumble and Bumble

Inspired by Steven Meisel’s photography in the ‘90s, Laurent Philippon created simple straight lines for the hairstyle to balance the vibrant mix of colors and textures coming from Som’s collection, and the bold purple lip from MAC. Using all Bumble and Bumble products, Laurent saturated locks in ‘Prep’ prior to straightening, then flat ironed in sections, misting in ‘Does It All Styling Spray’ to create a bone straight look with a sleek middle part.

MAKEUP: Lead Makeup Artist, Tom Pecheux for M.A.C

“The look was uptown girl, meets Woodstock, a shimmery golden eye to contradict the deep, dark, purple lip.”  -Tom Pecheux

EYES:

  • Studio Sculpt Concealer – applied over the eyelid
  • Set Powder in Invisible – powdered over the eye area to set concealer
  • Pigment in with Legal – swept over the concealed eyelid from lash to brow and in the inner eye corner
  • Iridescent Powder in Silver Dusk – lightly appliet to the inner eye corner and under the brow Bone
  • Studio Fix Lash – applied to top and bottom lash

FACE:

  • Studio Sculpt SPF Foundation – applied all over the face
  • Set Powder in Invisible – brushed over the skin to
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Must Have for Spring: Milly for Clinique Cosmetic Bag

Spring has arrived early this year for all you Milly and Clinique fans!  In their latest collaboration the ‘Milly for Clinique Cosmetics Bag’, you’ll receive a custom designed fold over bag (that can double as a clutch) by Milly designer and founder Michelle Smith.  It comes filled with Clinique’s best of spring beauty items, a fantastic deal with any $24.50 or more Clinique purchase (a $75 value!).

In addition to the Milly for Clinique Cosmetic Bag, this set includes the following Clinique travel size products:

  • Redness Solutions Instant Relief Mineral Powder and Brush
  • High Impact Mascara in Black
  • Even Better Skin Tone Correcting Moisturizer SPF 20
  • Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion
  • Rinse-Off Eye Makeup Solvent
  • Clinique Foldover Mirror
  • Long Last Lipstick in A Different Grape
  • Long Last Glosswear SPF 15 in Clearly Pink

*The two lip treats come on a Clinique key chain

Perfect for travel or a night on the town.  An exciting clutch to add to my collection — I’m a nut for details and the zipper has this amazing orange bead on it.  Exclusive to Bloomingdale’s, get it while you can . . .  it’s only available while supplies last!

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