The Show: Pamella Roland Spring 2010 Collection.
The Trend: A luxurious spring time look that is eye focused. There is definitely a strong amount  of smoky eye, but it is a smoldering smoke. A reminiscent of the cat eye bit a little softer.
The Inspiration: The luxury glam makeup of the 50’s and 60’s and the paintings of Georgia Totto O’Keeffe.

 
Tayaba touch up the lids with a highlight of a special product called the VIP to give a little texture. A little bit of corner lashes are added to lift up the eyes. And as the look is eye focused Tayaba kept the cheeks and lips subdued. On cheeks she used Second Skin Cheek Colour in Barely Pink by Laura Mercier. To highlight the cheeks she used Illuminating Tinted Moisturizer by Laura Mercier. To add intensity inside the lashes Tayaba applied Laura Mercier Caviar Eye Liner with a brush. On the lips: HydraTint SPF 15 by Laura Mercier was applied.

Tayaba Zehra Jafri on beauty? ” Beauty comes from within and makeup should be as much a part of you rather than just on top of you.”

Tayaba, btw, is the coolest and very stunning in person and I would like to thank her for the interview!

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Laura Mercier Creme Cheek Color Pot combines a creamy cheek color for a fresh, flushed effect with a soft-focus loose cheek powder to add an understated glow.The travel-friendly dual pot saves space while allowing for quick and simple touchups. Achieve glowing, radiant cheeks with this limited-edition, pocket-sized accessory. Limited edition. Shades: Sienna Sunset, and Soft Apricot. SRP: $34.

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At the 2009 BET Awards, celebrity makeup artist, Ashunta Sheriff, created a Moroccan inspired look for Alicia Keys based on her recent trip for the Mawaline Festival. Ashunta gave Alicia flawless skin and coral lips reminiscent of a Moroccan Paradise.

Ashunta prepped Alicia’s skin with Laura Mercier Mineral Primer, a superfine, lightweight and translucent powder that primes the skin prior to foundation application for an even, mistake-proof surface ($30, available at www.lauramercier.com ).

Alicia’s beautiful coral pout was created using BeingTRUE Satin Lip Shine in Luscious, a dazzling coral. Created to coat with a glistening satin finish for color and depth, this Lip Shines contains an infusion of peppermint oil, caffeine and exotic antioxidants to accentuate the natural fullness of lips and hydrate while helping to decrease fine lines ($22, available at www.BeingTRUE.com) .

Watch  Tayaba Jafri, Global Makeup Artist for Laura Mercier, Backstage interview with Marta Walsh at Pamella Roland Fall 2009 New York Fashion Week!

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And, here is a recap:

According to Lauara Mercier, Global Makeup Artist, Tayaba Jafri, key inspiration for the makeup look at Pamella Roland was the gold of a Faberge egg. Eyes are gold leafed encased in a very dark eyeliner. Tabya’s favorite products for the show is a Laura Mercier Caviar Eye Liner  which is a cream liner which is extreme;y versatile. “I can’t do makeup without it.” Tabaya told me.

Another one pf her favorite products is Laura Mercier Shimmer Bloc in Golden Mosaic, because it allows you to create a lot of texture in the eyes, and luminosity to the cheeks.

Complexion is achieved flawless by Laura Mercier Powder Foundation SPF 15.

Here is Laura Mercier face chart for the Pamella Roland fashion show fall 2009 (click image below to enlarge):

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Laura Mercier’s Flawless Face has taken on a special luminosity. The new Illuminating Tinted Moisturizer provides the same sheer and long-lasting formula as the award-winning Regular and Oil-Free Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizers. With the addition of the micronized pearls and the power-packed Dewy Complex, your skin will be hydrated, protected and beautifully radiant.

Laura Mercier Illuminating Tinted Moisturizer is a lightweight, buildable sheer foundation formula that delivers a youthful, radiant finish. Comes in 3 shades: Bare Radiance, Natural Radiance, and Warm Radiance. SRP: $42.00. (via: lauramercier.com).

Laura Mercier Oil-Free Foundation is a layerable, highly pigmented formula to be used only where needed & allows the user to determine the amount of coverage.

Complete range of yellow-based foundations created to accommodate most women & help them achieve the most natural, “no makeup” look. Never looks cakey or heavy because of the lightweight formula. Extremely long-wearing, stays colour true, & wears evenly. Vitamins A, C & E act as antioxidants to protect the skin from harmful effects in the environment. Oil-free, yet non-drying. In Style Best Beauty Buy – Best Oil-Free Foundation – April 2008. SRP: $42.

And to set my foundation, I use Laura Mercier Loose Setting Powder in Translucent, it works amazing. Laura Mercier Loose Setting Powder is an extremely lightweight, sheer & silky setting powder that contains the finest French “cashmere” talc & a unique light-reflecting ingredient that creates a “soft-focus” appearance for fine lines & imperfections. and it is also oil-free. SRP: $34.

charity: water.

Saks Fifth Avenue and Havaianas announce the launch of “Beauty Splash,” an exclusive collection to benefit charity: water. In stores for the month of June, a collaboration between Havaianas and the three most celebrated women in beauty – Trish McEvoy, Laura Mercier, and Bobbi Brown – will be featured. Whereas typically the face is the canvas on which these artists work, Havaianas has provided them the opportunity to express their inspiration for summer on a whole new surface.

Working closely with the Havaianas design team, each woman was invited to translate her artistic sensibility for the season into a pair of the brand’s signature must-have sandals.

Trish McEvoy wanted to bring to her sandal design the feeling of a walk on the beach-her favorite way to relax. “My colors this season brighten your complexion and call to mind the deep blues of the ocean, the pearlescent shades inside a seashell, and the glitter of the sand-taking you on an instant vacation.”

Laura Mercier decided to fill her canvas with kisses showcasing the new lipstick shades in her summer assortment, saying “A comfortable sandal should be as comfortable as wearing the lipstick on your lips.” 

Bobbi Brown created a pair that reflects the spirit of summer- keeping it simple, enjoying every moment, and of course, and always looking fabulous in the process. “The beach is where I go to unwind with my family, so I keep things easy by wearing sunscreen, simple makeup and a fun pair of flip-flops.”

Havaianas designed by Trish McEvoy, Laura Mercier & Bobbi Brown.

Deborah Walters, Senior Vice President and General Merchandise Manager, Cosmetics and Fragrances, Saks Fifth Avenue said, “We are thrilled to be partnering with these three top illustrious makeup artists and a world-recognized sandal brand to create such amazing one-of-a-kind designs which will not only represent beauty’s top colors for the season, but also support a life altering cause such as charity: water.”

For the entire month of June, Saks Fifth Avenue will be offering its customers these special edition Havaianas on saks.com and, from June 8-22, at all store locations for a retail price of $15, with any two cosmetics or fragrance purchases (while supplies last). $1 from each purchase up to $200,000 will be donated to charity: water – a non-profit initiative bringing clean water and basic sanitation into impoverished communities.

charity: water:
charity: water is a nonprofit organization bringing clean and safe drinking water into impoverished communities. Since charity: water was founded and began activity in August 2006, they have funded the construction of more than 474 water projects in 11 developing nations that, when completed, will provide clean drinking water to more than 200,000 people. www.charitywater.org

Havaianas:
Now in over 80 countries, Havaianas is the beloved footwear staple, worn at the mall to the red carpet or from the beach to the nightclub. To date, over 174 million pairs of Havaianas have been sold worldwide. Since their creation in 1962, Havaianas have been coveted the world over for both their function and fashion. More and more Americans are demanding the butter-soft comfort of the colorful and stylish sandals. A top-secret rubber recipe created exclusively by Alpargatas Brazil is what sets the Havaianas experience apart from others in the category.

Laura Mercier Oil Free Foundation Primer contains hydrating high water content and oil controlling ingredients to ensure long-wear and flawless application.  Cost: $30.   

Laure Mercier Essential Waters refresh and hydrate all skin types.  Laure Mercier essential Waters Limited Edition Collection comes in 4 different formulas: Geranium is astringent and purifying. Lavender is ideal for calming and relaxing. Orange Flower is perfect for toning and uplifting. Rose is stimulating and balancing.  Cost: $30.