This past week I got to head backstage with Beauty.com as their team prepped for some of the most coveted fashion shows of New York Fashion Week 2015. So today I wanted to share the hottest products, hair styles, and nail colors taking place backstage, PLUS step by step details for how the experts created these looks! Here’s a look behind-the-scenes at some of my favorite shows…
MILLY // Inspiration: “70’s of the future” // See the Look here.
HAIR {Hair: Recine for Beauty.com using PHYTO}
- Work PHYTO Professional Intense Volume Mousse and Phytolaque Soie Hairspray into dry hair.
- Blow dry using fingers to keep the hair textured.
- Finish with PHYTO 7 Hydrating day cream for additional texture.
SKINCARE {Makeup Artist: Romy Soleimani using Jurlique for Beauty.com}
- Jurlique Rosewater balancing mist
- Jurlique Age-Defying Nourishing Cleansing Oil (Coming soon to Beauty.com)
- Jurlique Moisture Replenishing Day Cream
- Jurlique Rose Love Balm
MAKEUP {Makeup Artist: Romy Soleimani using Kevyn Aucoin for Beauty.com}
- Apply Kevyn Aucoin The Sensual Skin Enhancer on the face, as needed
- Apply Kevyn Aucoin The Eyeshadow Singlein 108 and 109
- Line with Kevyn Auvoin The Eye Pencil Prematif in Basic Black and use the Kevyn Aucoin Eye Definer Liner (coming to Beauty.com soon) for the inner rim of the eyes. Line again with Kevyn Aucoin The Precision Liquid Liner
- Apply a coat of Kevyn Aucoin The Curling Mascara to the lashes
- The Kevyn Aucoin The Sensual Lip Balm was used on the lips
- Use the Kevyn Aucoin The Lip Gloss in Beaugonia for highlighting the cheekbones, and inner eye
NAILS {Nail: Nonie Creme using Colour Prevails}
- One coat of Nonie Creme Colour Prevails Lacquer in
THAKOON // Inspiration: A strong slicked part // See the Look here.
HAIR {Hair: Odile Gilbert for Kérastase Paris}
- On wet hair, apply a Kérastase Keratine Thermiquefrom roots to ends and blowdry straight
- Create a deep, low center part that forms a “T” shape
- Section by section, blow dry the hair away from the part, moving from roots to ends while brushing in NEW Kérastase Fix Fabulousfor shine and control
- Create light texture by working V.I.P. Dry Volumizing and Texturizing Spray into the mid-lengths of the hair
- Finish with Kérastase Laque Dentelle Flexible Hold Hairspray and Kérastase Fibre Architecte to tame flyaways
HONOR // Inspiration: A classic Catherine Deneuve look with a bit of an updated 70’s reference for the hair. Girly and whimsical elements at play // See the Look here.
HAIR {Hair: James Pecis for Beauty.com using PHYTO}
- Apply PHYTO Volume Actif Volumizing Spray from roots to ends, blow-drying through hair
- Add PHYTO Professional Intense Volume Mousse at the hairline to set any strays
- Using a large barrel iron, curl the hair and then clip in a roller set style for definition
- Once the hair comes out of the clips, the PHYTO Professional Intense Volume Mousse is used again for definition and smooth volume
- The top section of the hair is gathered back and stitched into place with elastic thread to create a smoother line
- Mist Phytolaque Soie Hairspray to finish and hold in place. Add headband and secure at the nape of the neck with a pin.
SKINCARE {Makeup Artist: Romy Soleimani for Beauty.com using bliss}
- BLISS firm, baby, firm moisturizing gel cream
- BLISS steep clean mattifying toner pads
- BLISS triple oxygen instant energizing eye mask
- BLISS triple oxygen+c energizing cream
- BLISS triple oxygen ex-‘glow’-sion
- BLISS triple oxygen instant energizing eye gel
MAKEUP {Makeup Artist: Romy Soleimani for Beauty.com using Kevyn Aucoin Cosmetics}
- For a dewy complexion, prime the skin with Kevyn Aucoin The Primed Skin Developer
- Apply Kevyn Aucoin The Sensual Skin Enhancer on the face, as needed
- Dab theKevyn Aucoin The Loose Shinner Shadow in Citrine on the eyelids and apply a little Vaseline to the lids for a glowy, glossy finish. For a doe-eyed look, apply a layer of the Kevyn Aucoin Curling Mascara
- Sculpt a bushy brow and apply Kevyn Aucoin The Brow Gel Pencil (coming soon to Beauty.com) for definition
- Prep the lips by generously applying the BLISS fabulips sugar lip scrub and then use the bliss ‘pout’-o-matic to massage and exfoliate the lips before applying color
- BlendKevyn Aucoin The Creamy Glow Duo in Pravella/Janelle, Kevyn Aucoin The Pure Powder Glow in Shadore (coming soon to Beauty.com) and Kevyn Aucoin The Eye Shadow Single in Light Bone to achieve the desired color and texture
- Apply the Kevyn Aucoin The Creamy Glow Duo in Pravella/Janelle to the cheeks and dab a little Vaseline here as well for a dewy finish
NAILS {Nails: Nonie Creme using Colour Prevails}
- Apply two coats of Nonie Crème Colour Prevails Nail Lacquer in
LELA ROSE // Inspiration: A nod to the American West // See the Look here.
SKINCARE {Makeup Artist: Romy Soleimani for Beauty.com using Kevyn Aucoin and Darphin}
- Cleanse skin with Darphin Azahar Cleansing Micellar Water
- Apply a small amount of Darphin Hydraskin Intensive Skin-Hydrating Serum
- Underneath eyes, apply Darphin Wrinkle Corrective Eye Contour Crème
- For light hydration, apply Darphin Hydraskin Light Replenishing Moisturizing Cream Gel
MAKEUP {Makeup Artist: Romy Soleimani for Beauty.com using Kevyn Aucoin and Darphin}
- Start by applying Kevyn Aucoin The Eye Shadow Duo #209 to the upper and lower lashlines using the Kevyn Aucoin Blender/Concealer Brush, as a substitute for eyeliner
- Apply Kevyn Aucoin The Eye Shadow Duo #203 to the lid and #202 to the inner corner using a Kevyn Aucoin Small Eyeshadow Round Tip Brush
- Apply 2 coats of Kevyn Aucoin The Curling Mascara to top lashes; set using an eyelash curler
- For a subtle glow, apply Kevyn Aucoin Creamy Glow Blush in Pravella to the apples of the cheeks, blending outward
- For a natural lip look, apply Kevyn Aucoin Matte Lip Color in Enduring with fingers
- Using the Kevyn Aucoin Contour Brush, apply the Kevyn Aucoin Celestial Powder in Candlelight to cheekbones and the bridge of the nose for a highlighting effect
HAIR {Hair: Esther Langham for Beauty.com using Alterna}
- Damp hair to start and apply a tennis ball-sized amount of Alterna Haircare Bamboo Volume Weightless Whipped Mousse from roots to ends; spread evenly
- Apply Alterna Haircare Bamboo Volume 48 Hour Sustainable Volume Spray to the roots and then dry with a blow dryer and diffuser to accentuate the hair’s natural texture
- Apply Alterna Haircare Caviar Omega + Nourishing Oil all the way through hair to help control fly-aways and add shine
- Use fingers to pull back hair right above the hair line, securing with a small elastic
- Once tied back, pull hair around the hairline and face a bit to add texture
- Add a light touch of Alterna Haircare Caviar Working Hair Spray to keep style in place
NAILS {Nails: Nonie Creme for Beauty.com using Colour Prevails}
- Apply two coats of Nonie Crème Colour prevails in