Introducing MAC Prêt-à-Papier. Available April 22nd– July 2010.

Craft-paper couture – an inspired idea cut like a pattern and whipped up into a frisky little “Funny Face” frock. The Prêt-à-Papier collection was a Project Runway challenge of sorts, with paper as the source, the instigator of ideas, the beginning of something simply, basically beautiful. Lipstick, Lipglass, Eye Shadow, Paint Pot, Chromagraphic Pencil, Studio Fix Lash, Impeccable Brow Pencil, Sheertone and Mineralize Blushes, and Nail Lacquer in a seamless spectrum of parchment-to-vellum beiges, with an occasional, clever colour spill, coral among the most au courant.

MAC Pret-a-Papier The Collection:

Chromagraphic Pencil
NC15 NW20 NW25 NC30
$14.50 U.S./$17.50 CDN

Impeccable Brow Pencil
Dirty Blonde Blackened Dark-Neutral Brown
Taupe Mid tone Dirty taupe
$15.00 U.S./$18.00 CDN

Studio Fix Lash
Black Fix Black
$13.00 U.S./$15.50 CDN

Sheertone Blush
Instant Chic Mid-Tone Muted Coral
Garb light golden Suntan
$18.50 U.S./$22.00 CDN

Mineralize Blush
Light Over Dark light yellow Brown/Dark peach (Frost)
$23.00 U.S./$27.50 CDN

Paint Pot
CoralCrepe Soft Coral
Ground Work Mid-tone Neutral taupe
$16.50 U.S./$20.00 CDN

Lipstick
Archetype Sheer light gold (luster)
Dressmaker, Dressmaker Creamy-light peach-Coral (luster)
Made to Order Creamy Mid-tone Dirty Coral (luster)
Kraft Creamy Mid-tone Warm Brown (amplified)
$14.00 U.S./$16.50 CDN

Lipglass
C-thru peachy-Beige With Shimmer
Fold And Tuck Mid-tone Bright Coral W/ Soft pearl
Prêt-à-Papier Dark reddened Bronze W/ pearl
$14.00 U.S./$16.50 CDN

Eye Shadow
TissueWeight Frosted pale peach (Frost)
Bamboo light Beige With peach (Matte)
Cut to Fit Frosted red-Bronze (Frost)
Gazette Grey Dark green-Grey With gold pearl (velvet)
Memorabilia Dirty purple (Matte) $14.50 U.S./$17.50 CDN

Nail Lacquer
Brown Bag Mid-tone Warm-Dirty Beige (Cream)
Originality Sparkly Copper Bronze (Frost)
$12.00 U.S./$14.50

New York Fashion Week Fall Winter 2010: Seattle native and downtown New York denizen Chris Benz saw all of his influences collide in a spectacular way on Monday, Febuary 15, 2010, for his Fall 2010 presentation. The collection mixes the patterns, textures and utility of clothes made for the Great Outdoors as worn by the renegade, Outward Bound Debutante.

Makeup Tutorial: Lead makeup artist Daniel Martin (who helped create the Chris & Tell shade with the designer for Spring 2010) wanted a “makeup” makeup look, so he and Chris settled on what they’re calling Gothic Chic. The eyes and the lips were given equal attention. The eyes were smoky in gradations of shimmery charcoal and chocolate. Daniel used the new Ombre Magnétique, a mousse-like cream shadow, in black, layered with Color Design Eye Shadow in Guest List, an opaque espresso shade. For the lashes, several coats of Hypnôse Drama Mascara in Excessive Black, and for the eyeliner, Le Stylo Waterproof EyeLiner in Noir along the waterline, completed the look.

The lips were just as prominent. In a surprise twist, Daniel used Le Crayon Poudre brow pencil in Sable as lip liner, to get a specific gradated gothy lip look inspired by a photograph of Kate Moss from the 90’s. Over it, Daniel debuted the new Color Design matte lipstick in Bronze Show. (Available in mid-March 2010, exclusively at Macy’s.) He topped it all with Juicy Tubes in Hallucination just on the center of the bottom lip for dimension.

For the complexion, Photôgenic Lumessence foundation enhanced the entire face (even the models’ ears!), Shu Uemura’s Sheer loose powder delivered a high-def finish that withstood the bright lights of the studio where the presentation was held. Finally, the cheeks were treated with two Blush Subtil shades: Cappucine for definition and Mauve Coquette for a pop of color.

Editorial manicurist Ana Maria gave each model pretty hands and feet using Lancôme’s new polish in Sweet Nude (part of a mini trio, new for fall). As for the hair, Redken stylist John Ruidant wove intricately braided updos that matched the mood of the collection.

THE LOOK
Play on textures
Updated 90’s brown lip
Layers of charcoal and chocolate on the eyes
Defined cheeks

PRODUCTS USED
Lancôme Ombre Magnétique in Black (NEW for Fall 2010)
Lancôme Color Design Eye Shadow in Guest List
Lancôme Le Stylo Waterproof EyeLiner in Noir
Lancôme Hypnôse Drama Mascara in Excessive Black
Lancôme Le Crayon Poudre brow pencil in Sable (used as lip liner)
Lancôme Color Design Matte lipstick in Bronze Show (available in mid-March 2010, exclusively at Macy’s)
Lancôme Juicy Tubes in Hallucination
Lancôme Photôgenic Lumessence foundation
Shu Uemura Sheer loose powder
Lancôme Blush Subtil in Mauve Coquette
Lancôme Blush Subtil in Cappuccine (for the contour)
Lancôme nail polish in Sweet Nude (part of a mini trio, new for fall)

The Row, the collection designed by Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, had its Fashion Week debut yesterday, February 16, 2010, at a gallery on New York’s west side. The line has earned a following for its simple yet sophisticated structured pieces and the new collection continued beautifully on that theme.

Makeup Tutorial: Lancôme’s creative director for makeup Aaron De Mey keyed the show. Aaron sought an exaggerated yet natural makeup look that focused on strong, defined brows and a dewy complexion. The neutral color palette meant that skincare played an important role. To prep, Aaron used Lancôme Eau Fraiche Douceur Micellar Cleansing Water and followed it with Lancôme Genifique Youth Activating Concentrate massaged generously into the skin; this duo gave each model a luminous complexion. Lancôme Le Crayon Poudre filled and defined the brows—a focal point of this look. To finish, Aaron dabbed Lancôme Effeacernes Concealer on the lips, a trick that removed the natural lip color and kept the focus squarely on the brows.

 Everyone backstage and front of house was obsessed with the braided black Louboutin sandals made exclusively for the show. (And the models were clearly happy to get a break from all the skyscraper heels!) Mary-Kate and Ashley chose a deep wine colored polish –Lancôme Le Vernis in Untamed Plum – for the toes, but kept the fingernails clean and shiny with a coat of clear nail polish.

THE LOOK
Strong brows
Glowing complexion
Nude lips 

PRODUCTS USED
Lancôme Eau Fraiche Douceur Micellar Cleansing Water
Lancôme Genifique Youth Activating Concentrate
Lancôme Le Crayon Poudre
Lancôme Effeacernes Concealer (applied to the lips)
Lancôme Le Vernis in Untamed Plum (available exclusively at lancome-usa.com)

Bobbi Brown Makeup Face Lift Collection:

Problem: You made all these amazing beauty resolutions to start the New Year. But why is the payback taking so long? Solution: Instantly brighten your face and play up your eyes with just a few simple tweaks.

“I designed this collection to give women all the tools they need to look well-rested and bright-eyed in five minutes flat.” – Bobbi Brown

This January, Bobbi makes it easy to keep all of your New Year resolutions with her Makeup Face Lift Collection, which allows you to instantly brighten your face and play up your eyes with just a few simple tweaks.

New Extra Eye Repair Cream: Do your eyes need something extra? Packed with peptides, natural plant oils and humectants that target wrinkles, dark circles and puffiness, this rich concentrated cream visibly revives eyes. Use morning and night- warm between fingers, then pat gently around eye area. Once cream is absorbed, follow with Tinted Eye Brightener or Concealer. Available: January 2010. Price: $65.00

Tinted Eye Brightener: Bobbi’s Tinted Eye Brightener, now in a NEW portable pen! Back-of-cab makeup artists (you know who you are)- with just a quick twist and a click, this lightweight Concealer instantly brightens under-eye circles and refreshes your makeup. Available in eight shades: Light Bisque, Porcelain Peach, Bisque, Light to Medium, Peach, Medium to Dark Bisque, Dark Peach, Dark Bisque, and Deep Peach. Available: January 2010. Price: $38.00

New Brow Pencils: Instantly give your eyes a “lift” with defined eyebrows. These creamy, blendable pencils give you the natural look of eyebrow powder with the precision of a pencil and come with their own sharpener. Available in five shades: Blonde, Mahogany, Grey, Wheat, and Dark Blonde. Available: January 2010. Price: $20.00

Brightening Lip Gloss: Introducing two new shades of Brightening Lip Gloss. This sheer, reflective formula wakes up your face and helps create the illusion of fuller lips. Wear alone or on top of your favorite Bobbi Brown lipstick. Shades: Popsicle, and Nectar. Available: January 2010. Price: $20.00

Availabe at all Bobbi Brown Counters and on www.bobbibrown.com

All Ages, All Races, All Sexes is our credo. Now MAC takes the “One World” idea further than ever, with a multi-culti colour story, intent on a universal focus – spectacularly shaded and shaped brows for all, because beautiful people come in colours! Miraculously matched to the individual, Impeccable Brow Pencil is the ultimate artist’s tool to fill, lengthen and shape, with a firm tip that sharpens application for high-performance precision. Penultimate Brow Marker, in one shade suits all, is a liquefied glide adept at the all-important arch. But that’s not all: Lipstick, Lipglass, Eye Shadow and Nail Lacquer shade extensions speak your language, a match for every international skin tone.

Available January 7, 2010 through March 2010 at all MAC locations.

LIPSTICK

Equality Light dirty mauve with traveling pearl (Lustre)
Myself Creamy pale yellow beige (Lustre)
Empowered Creamy mid-tone neutral brown (Satin)
5N Plumy sheer brown (Lustre)
Suggested Retail Price $14.00 U.S./$16.50 CDN

LIPGLASS

Naked Frost Sheer taupe with silver pearl (Frost)
Glamour for All Sheer pale baby pink with pearl (Frost)
Liqueur Frosted mid-tone pink brown (Frost)
Spirit & Soul Frosted dark cool brown (Frost)
Suggested Retail Price $14.00 U.S./$16.50 CDN

EYE SHADOW

All Races Cool light mauve taupe (Matte)
Banshee Dirty taupe with frost and sparkle diamond cluster (Lustre)
Cross -cult ural Dark dirty yellow brown (Matte)
Showstopper Deep blackened brown (Matte)
Suggested Retail Price $14.50 U.S./$17.50 CDN

PIGMENT

Universal Mix Sparkly white gold (Frost)
Rich Life Dark cool brown with silver pearl (Frost)
Suggested Retail Price $19.50 U.S./$23.50 CDN

IMPECCABLE BROW PENCIL

Blonde Pale yellow brown
Dirty Blonde Cool light brown
Taupe Mid-tone dirty taupe
Black Blackened dark neutral brown
Suggested Retail Price $15.00 U.S./$18.00 CDN

EYE BROWS

Lingering Soft taupe brown
Spiked Rich brunette
Suggested Retail Price $15.00 U.S./$18.00 CDN

PENULTIMATE BROW MARKER
Suggested Retail Price $16.50 U.S./$20.00 CDN

BROW SET

Clear Color-free
Mink Dirty brown
Suggested Retail Price $14.50 U.S./$17.50 CDN

BEAUTY POWDER BLUSH

Personal Style Light mauve taupe
All ’s Good Cool deep rose
Suggested Retail Price $18.50 U.S./$22.00 CDN 

BLOT POWDER PRESSED

Medium
Deep Dark
Suggested Retail Price $21.00 U.S./$25.00 CDN

Introducing MAC Post Holiday Collections 2010. Available Jan – Mar 2010.

MAC Post Holiday 2010 features nudes and warm, comfy colours in Warm & Cozy and All Ages, All Races, All Sexes and shimmery, icey winter shades in Love Lace. In the Studio debuts MAC Studio Fix Lash, a new mascara that features a synth-rubber moulded brush for ultimate definition, while MAC In Lillyland, a collaboration with Palm Beach’s Lilly Pulitzer, brings out the South Florida sun with brilliant colors.

MAC WARM & COZY

A fireside fantasy far from the maddening crowd is undeniably appealing. Seek refuge in the warmth, the glow of skin rosy with Refined Golden Mineralize Skinfinish, Shadesticks in Cuddle, Nurture and Snuggle shades, cozy as a mug of cocoa on a bearskin rug. Care Blends Essential Oils in Sweet Orange + Lavender, or Grapefruit + Chamomile feels soothing and sultry when elements are harsh and extreme…add MAC signature innovation with Mineralize All-Over Moisture Lotion, a new permanent product, and see new radiance, revivified lustre, optimum health. Like going on retreat and communing with nature, it’s an earthly way to bring back what the city takes away, and a sensual solution to make life simple, but luxurious. Winter beauty begins here.

Available December 26, 2009 through February at all MAC locations.

MAC LOVE LACE

This salon-intimate collection is all about a dramatic, intense, smoky eye, with shadows that flash frosty grey to deep blue. Kohl Power is brought back for a limited time in favourite shades plus a new blackened marine blue. And naturally, 44 Lash adds the depth and desire. Lips stay pleasingly pale and Nail Lacquer in Light Affair adds a hint of danger. If ever there was a moment to do away with the winter doldrums and add some instant intrigue, this is it.

Available December 26, 2009 through February 2010 at all MAC locations.

MAC IN THE STUDIO

Dramatic, daring Lashes have been a chic and urbane part of the modern Artist’s persona since Edie and friends made it all happen Downtown, on block-print canvas or grainy 16-millimetre film. Multi-media, counter-culture, the ultimate cool. In The Studio is the epitome of the look updated, featuring new Studio Fix Lash in Black Fix or Studio Brown, with the latest thermoplastic synth-rubber moulded brush, designed to kill clump as it separates lashes. Go for the bold stroke, as they do In The Studio.

Available December 26, 2009 in the permanent collection at all MAC locations.

MAC ALL AGES, ALL RACES, ALL SEXES

All Ages, All Races, All Sexes is our credo. Now MAC takes the “One World” idea further than ever, with a multi-culti colour story, intent on a universal focus – spectacularly shaded and shaped brows for all, because beautiful people come in colours! Miraculously matched to the individual, Impeccable Brow Pencil is the ultimate artist’s tool to fill, lengthen and shape, with a firm tip that sharpens application for high-performance precision. Penultimate Brow Marker, in one shade suits all, is a liquefied glide adept at the all-important arch. But that’s not all: Lipstick, Lipglass, Eye Shadow and Nail Lacquer shade extensions speak your language, a match for every international skin tone.

Available January 7, 2009 through March 2010 at all MAC locations.

MAC In Lillyland

When MAC meets the lore and legend that is Lilly Pulitzer, you get a fabulous and funky fun new chapter: a bit of Mar-a-Lago, some well-to-do winky-wink, and a dash of retro-modern pop culture mayhem in prints and colours that make it hip to be in permanent happy land! A collaboration that feels like the best tongue-in-chic resort retort, with all the wonderful prints and Key West colour combinations Lilly has done so beautifully since, well, forever! Fly down to South Florida, with MAC in Lillyland!

Available January 7, 2009 through February 2010 at all MAC locations.

Celebrity makeup artist Vanessa Scali transformed the already beautiful “Twilight” star Ashley Greene into a gorgeous vision at last night’s “New Moon” premiere in Los Angeles. “The look was classic 60’s,” reports Vanessa. “Well-defined eyes with lots of lashes, a strong brow and clean skin with subtle pink/coral cheeks and lips.”

How to get Ashley Greene’s makeup look at the “New Moon” Premiere:

To start, Vanessa evened out Ashley’s “nearly flawless skin” with Lancôme’s Effacernes concealer in Light Bisque underneath the eyes. “It gives clean, fresh, flawless coverage,” she said. Bobbi Brown’s Foundation Stick followed. Lancôme’s Blush Subtil in Shimmer Pink Pool topped the apples of the cheeks.

For Ashley’s dramatic eyes, Vanessa swept YSL’s Fard Lumiére Aquarésistant Cream Eyeshadow in Pink Sands over the entire eye. To define and elongate the lash line, Vanessa used Lancôme’s Artliner in Black and lined the inner rims with Shu Uemura’s Painting Liner in White. The finishing touch: a few generous coats of Lancôme’s Ôscillation Mascara in Black for “seductively lengthy lashes,” says Vanessa. Ashley’s brows were sculpted with Lancôme’s Le Crayon Poudre in Brunet.

Finally, Lancôme’s hot new lipstick from the Pout-á-Porter series—L’Absolu Rouge in Chris & Tell—made a sneak peek appearance. The gorgeous hue, which was created for designer Chris Benz’s Spring show, will be available in February. The Chris & Tell waiting list is open at the Saks Fifth Avenue New York counter. Call 212-940-2033 to be added to the waiting list.

Watch Marta’s video blog for today talking all about brows & her favorite brow pencil: Diorshow Brow Styler Ultra-Fine Precision Brow Pencil, $28.

Diorshow Brow Styler Ultra-Fine Precision Brow Pencil is so easy to use and to control. The fine pencil mimics the small hair on your brows which gives you a natural look when you fill in your brows. It is light and thin so you can carry it in your makeup bag, for a quick brow touch up anytime. I don’t leave my house without it!
 

Dior Diorshow Brow Styler is an ultrafine precision brow pencil the ultimate must-have tool to define, fill, and shape your brows to runway-ready perfection. Catwalk-quality brows are an essential finishing touch for every show-stealing look. With one universally flattering shade and an ultrafine tip, it creates a naturally polished look for women of every skintone and hair color. Available at sephora.com

Kim Kardashian wore MAC Cosmetics to the MTV Video Music Awards aka VMAs in New York on Sunday, September 13th, 2009.

Image via: www.kimkardashian.celebuzz.com

MAC Cosmetics Products:
•Powder Blush in Peaches
•Lip Pencil in Subculture
•Dazzleglass Crème in Sublime Shine
•Brow Pencil in Lingering
•Eye Kohl (pencil) in Smolder
•Eye Shadow in Bronze

Visit www.maccosmetics.com for additional product details.

New York Fashion Week Spring 2010 Report: MAC Cosmetics Makeup Face Charts for 9/10.

Designer: BCBG. Artist: Lisa Butler

“It’s all about the individual. The look is finished but not made up.”-Lisa Butler

EYE: Zoom Lash in Zoomblack – applied to lash line as messy but chic liner with a 205 Mascara Fan Brush. Zoomblack Mascara – applied to upper and lower lashes. Zoomblack Mascara- applied to upper and lower lashes

FACE: Mineralize SP F15 Foundation – applied to skin where nee ded and under eyes with 217 Blending Brush.

LIP: Lip Conditioner – matted down onto lips with sponge.

Designer: Vena Cava. Artist: Lloyd Simmonds

“The collection is inspired by the graphic wall murals of the Ndebele tribe in South Africa, with a Maude Lebowski take on styling so we created a bold, graphic lip in violet.” – Lloyd Simmonds

EYE: PRO Taupe Powder Blush – blended over the eyel ids and along the lower lash line. Coquette Eye Shadow – applied to the crease of the eyelids. Clear Brow Set – brushed up through the brows.

FACE: Studio Sculpt Concealer and Select Cover-up Concealer –applied with M·A·C 190 Foundation Brush to create a matte finish on the skin. Prep + Prime Powder – applied to set the skin. PRO Taupe Powder Blush – brushed under cheekbones to contour.

LIP: PRO Lipmix in White, Burgundy, Blue and Red – blended together and applied to the lips to create a matte, opaque violet lip.

Desginer: L.A.M.B. Artist: Donald Simrock

“Makeup to capture the spirit of Gwen Stefani. A fresh, young and playful approach to past decades. Splashes of vibrant coloUr to match the line – neutral, soft lines with bold patterns and tribal accents.”-Donald Simrock

EYE: Fascinating Eye Kohl – applied to the water line. PRO Lash Mascara – applied to top lashes only. The look featured three different eye looks: Liner 1 – Fascinating Eye Kohl applied in a winged-up shape to lash line as a base with Marine Blue PRO Chromaline brushed on top. Liner 2 – Basic Re d PRO Chromaline brushed in a winged-up shape to lash line as a base with PRO Acid Orange Pigment brushed on top. Liner 3 – PRO Belicious Eye Pencil applied as base in a winged-up shape with PRO Rock It Yelow Pigment brushed on top.

FACE: Face and Body Foundation and Studio Finish Concealer – applied to the skin with a 190 Foundation Brush. Mineralize SkinFinish Powder – applied to set the skin. Spiked Brow Pencil – filled into the brows to intensify.

LIP: PRO Fleshpot Satin Lipstick and Media Lipstick – pressed onto lips.