MAC First Look: Herve Leger by Max Azria

"Sexy bond bitches - wet liquid eyes and gorgeous skin - a just-came-out-of-the-water look."
Val Garland - Key Artist


Face
Face and Body Foundation was buffed into the skin using Brush 187 followed by a touch of Blot Powder Loose on the t-zone. Cheeks were lightly contoured with MAC Crème Colour Base in Bamboo and highlighted with Crème Colour Base in Hush.


Eyes
MAC Gloss Texture was blended with Reflects Gold to create a sheer and shiny base on the lids. Photogravure Technakohl Eye Liner was smudged on the lash line using MAC Brush 224. PRO Lash Mascara in Black was brushed onto lashes using MAC Fan Brush 205 for a defined lash.


Lips
MAC Paintstick in Cool Pink was faintly blotted onto lips.

MAC First Look: Herve Leger by Max Azria

"Sexy bond bitches - wet liquid eyes and gorgeous skin - a just-came-out-of-the-water look."
Val Garland - Key Artist


Face
Face and Body Foundation was buffed into the skin using Brush 187 followed by a touch of Blot Powder Loose on the t-zone. Cheeks were lightly contoured with MAC Crème Colour Base in Bamboo and highlighted with Crème Colour Base in Hush.


Eyes
MAC Gloss Texture was blended with Reflects Gold to create a sheer and shiny base on the lids. Photogravure Technakohl Eye Liner was smudged on the lash line using MAC Brush 224. PRO Lash Mascara in Black was brushed onto lashes using MAC Fan Brush 205 for a defined lash.


Lips
MAC Paintstick in Cool Pink was faintly blotted onto lips.

MAC First Look: DKNY

"Really fresh, innocent young girls with naturally rosy lips - a just-been-for-a-walk-in-the-country look."
Charlotte Tilbury - Key Artist


Face
MAC Select Moisturecover and Face and Body Foundation were applied to skin in appropriate colours as needed. Ladyblush Blushcreme was tapped high onto the cheekbone and blended out with fingers to create a natural flush.


Eyes
Lashes were curled at the roots and coated multiple times with MAC PRO Lash Mascara in Black.


Lips
MAC Lip Pencil in Beet was applied to the lips and sheered out to create a stain.

MAC First Look: DKNY

"Really fresh, innocent young girls with naturally rosy lips - a just-been-for-a-walk-in-the-country look."
Charlotte Tilbury - Key Artist


Face
MAC Select Moisturecover and Face and Body Foundation were applied to skin in appropriate colours as needed. Ladyblush Blushcreme was tapped high onto the cheekbone and blended out with fingers to create a natural flush.


Eyes
Lashes were curled at the roots and coated multiple times with MAC PRO Lash Mascara in Black.


Lips
MAC Lip Pencil in Beet was applied to the lips and sheered out to create a stain.

MAC First Look: Preen

"The look is inspired both by Kurt Cobain and Kim Basinger in the movie, 9 1/2 Weeks; bitten, made-out lips and sultry, sexy eyes."
James Kaliardos - Key Artist


Face
The skin was prepped with MAC Studio Sculpt Foundation, followed by an application of Mineralize Skinfinish Duo to contour the face; the matte powder created a scoop in the cheek and the shimmer powder created a highlighting effect.


Eyes
The eye lid was covered with Satin Taupe Eye Shadow, followed by Taupe Eye Shadow in the crease of the eye lid to give a "dirty look."


Lips
Carnal Lipstick, layered with Desire Lipglass was centered on the lips and diffused out into the lip line using MAC Brush 316.

MAC First Look: Preen

"The look is inspired both by Kurt Cobain and Kim Basinger in the movie, 9 1/2 Weeks; bitten, made-out lips and sultry, sexy eyes."
James Kaliardos - Key Artist


Face
The skin was prepped with MAC Studio Sculpt Foundation, followed by an application of Mineralize Skinfinish Duo to contour the face; the matte powder created a scoop in the cheek and the shimmer powder created a highlighting effect.


Eyes
The eye lid was covered with Satin Taupe Eye Shadow, followed by Taupe Eye Shadow in the crease of the eye lid to give a "dirty look."


Lips
Carnal Lipstick, layered with Desire Lipglass was centered on the lips and diffused out into the lip line using MAC Brush 316.

Almost Famous

I'm famous! Well, not really. Not even a little bit, to be honest. So here's what had happened...

I was perusing the New York Magazine website, and came across this video of behind-the-scenes beauty at Carmen Marc Valvo's Fall 2008 show.

Well, at the very end of the video, you can see me in the background, having a convo with Victor C from MAC - I'm the super-short one with a steno pad in my hand (I appear 1:25 into the video).

OMG! Just had to share.

Almost Famous

I'm famous! Well, not really. Not even a little bit, to be honest. So here's what had happened...

I was perusing the New York Magazine website, and came across this video of behind-the-scenes beauty at Carmen Marc Valvo's Fall 2008 show.

Well, at the very end of the video, you can see me in the background, having a convo with Victor C from MAC - I'm the super-short one with a steno pad in my hand (I appear 1:25 into the video).

OMG! Just had to share.

Diddy Didn’t Happen

Last Friday, I was scheduled to be backstage at Sean John*. I was super excited to be attending the closing show of New York Fashion Week.

I fantasized that Diddy and I would meet, he’d be captivated by my charm, and then whisk me away to the star-studded soiree.

It would play out like that R. Kelly/Jay Z collabo:


After the show it's the after party and
After the party is the hotel lobby and
After the Belve then it's probably Cris…

But that didn’t happen. In fact, the closest I got to the Sean John show was a pizzeria on the corner of 22nd Street & 6th Ave. I was grabbing a bite there when I got a call from MAC telling me that there were no female models in the show, and therefore no need for MAC makeup. I was bummed, but also exhausted from my travels; so I caught an early train back to Philly.

So sorry, beauties. I know you were anxious for me to dish the Diddy dirt. C'est la vie.

If you absolutely need a Puffy fix, Glamour.com has an article entitled "Diddy knows pretty," in which the hip-hop mogul/designer shares his observations on what makes a woman irresistible. Here’s an excerpt:

Why he named his perfume Unforgivable Woman:
“It’s about being unapologetic. It’s about having swagger. Confidence is such a sexy, sexy quality.”

Makeup trend he’s so over:
“Red lipstick just isn’t working for me. It might be good for an awards show, but it’s not hot to kiss. I love natural lip color—that’s always a good look!”

Biggest beauty obsession:
“Sugar Bath Cubes by Fresh. I take a bath every night. I love the way they make my skin feel. I have very soft skin—go ahead, touch it!”

For the rest of the interview, click here.

*Is it just me, or does the Sean John Fall 2008 collection look a little effeminate? I'm not judging...just sayin'.

Diddy Didn’t Happen

Last Friday, I was scheduled to be backstage at Sean John*. I was super excited to be attending the closing show of New York Fashion Week.

I fantasized that Diddy and I would meet, he’d be captivated by my charm, and then whisk me away to the star-studded soiree.

It would play out like that R. Kelly/Jay Z collabo:


After the show it's the after party and
After the party is the hotel lobby and
After the Belve then it's probably Cris…

But that didn’t happen. In fact, the closest I got to the Sean John show was a pizzeria on the corner of 22nd Street & 6th Ave. I was grabbing a bite there when I got a call from MAC telling me that there were no female models in the show, and therefore no need for MAC makeup. I was bummed, but also exhausted from my travels; so I caught an early train back to Philly.

So sorry, beauties. I know you were anxious for me to dish the Diddy dirt. C'est la vie.

If you absolutely need a Puffy fix, Glamour.com has an article entitled "Diddy knows pretty," in which the hip-hop mogul/designer shares his observations on what makes a woman irresistible. Here’s an excerpt:

Why he named his perfume Unforgivable Woman:
“It’s about being unapologetic. It’s about having swagger. Confidence is such a sexy, sexy quality.”

Makeup trend he’s so over:
“Red lipstick just isn’t working for me. It might be good for an awards show, but it’s not hot to kiss. I love natural lip color—that’s always a good look!”

Biggest beauty obsession:
“Sugar Bath Cubes by Fresh. I take a bath every night. I love the way they make my skin feel. I have very soft skin—go ahead, touch it!”

For the rest of the interview, click here.

*Is it just me, or does the Sean John Fall 2008 collection look a little effeminate? I'm not judging...just sayin'.

MAC First Look: Jonathan Saunders

"Sci-fi, sporty, blade-runner girl. Honed-to-the-bone skin. There is aggressiveness to the brows - they're a bit boyish."
Val Garland - Key Artist


Face
MAC Face and Body Foundation was buffed into the skin using Brush 187.


Eyes
MAC Gloss Texture was mixed with Reflects Pearl and applied from the lash to the brow. Boyish brows were created by brushing brows up with MAC Eyebrow Brush 266. Brows were then filled in with MAC Eye Brow Pencils in appropriate shades, followed my MAC Brow Finisher.


Lips
MAC PRO Lip Erase was lightly applied to the lips to bring down their natural color.

MAC First Look: Jonathan Saunders

"Sci-fi, sporty, blade-runner girl. Honed-to-the-bone skin. There is aggressiveness to the brows - they're a bit boyish."
Val Garland - Key Artist


Face
MAC Face and Body Foundation was buffed into the skin using Brush 187.


Eyes
MAC Gloss Texture was mixed with Reflects Pearl and applied from the lash to the brow. Boyish brows were created by brushing brows up with MAC Eyebrow Brush 266. Brows were then filled in with MAC Eye Brow Pencils in appropriate shades, followed my MAC Brow Finisher.


Lips
MAC PRO Lip Erase was lightly applied to the lips to bring down their natural color.

MAC First Look: Tuleh

"The look was inspired by a photograph of Charlotte Rampling from the 70s."
Polly Osmond - Key Artist


Face
MAC Face and Body Foundation was blended into the skin with Brush 187. Sculpt and Shape in Accentuate was applied with Brush 136 onto cheek bones for contour.


Eyes
MAC Eye Shadows in Embark and Corduroy were brushed into the crease of the eyelid with Brush 224 and onto the outer half of the lower lash line. Using Brush 242, Yellow Gold Pigment was applied to the inner corner of the lid, as well as the inner bottom lash line; Rose Gold Pigment was applied to the center of the lid and the center of the lower lash line. Antiqued Copper Pigment was applied to the outer corner of the lids. The pigments were then blended with Brush 224. Zoom Lash Mascara in Black was coated onto the top and bottom lashes. Brows were lightly filled in with Lingering Eye Brow Pencil and Clear Brow Set.


Lips
MAC 4N Lipstick was patted onto the lips and 2N Lipglass was layered on top.