Actress Jessica Szohr looked beautiful at the 2010 Breakthrough of the Year Awards where she won for “Breakthrough Actress in Film”. mark Celebrity Makeup Artist Mai Quynh shares with Talking Makeup and Marta Walsh how she created Jessica’s sultry red carpet makeup look.

How To Get Jessica Szohr’s Makeup At The Breakthrough of the Year Awards by mark Celebrity Makeup Artist Mai Quynh using mark Cosmetics:

Face

“For Jessica’s face, I first applied mark For Goodness Face Antioxidant Skin Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30 all over her skin to create a nice base. Next, I followed by applying mark Face Xpert Flawless Touch Makeup in Golden using the mark Foundation Brush to create an even skin tone.

To cover any redness or under-eye circles, I dabbed on mark Good Riddance Hook Up Concealer in Medium/Deep, and set the look with mark Powder Buff Natural Skin Foundation in Golden. I then used the mark Angled Contour Face Brush to dust mark Bronze Pro Bronzing Powder in Bronze to her cheeks, forehead and chin to warm up her face. To give her a slight flush, I added mark Good Glowing Custom Pick Powder Blush in Sun Love Glo to the apples of her cheeks.”

Eyes

“I really wanted to emphasize Jessica’s dark eyes so we created a heavy, smoky eye. I prepped her eyelids with the mark Please Hold Eye Primer in Medium/Dark followed with a dusting of mark I-Mark Custom Pick Eye Shadow in Gioia and Corset using the mark All Over Eye Shadow Brush. Next, I blended the shadows upwards into the crease with the mark Angled Contour Eye Shadow Brush and then used the mark Hook Up Eye Shadow Brush to smudge mark I-Mark Custom Pick Eye Shadow in Corset along her top and bottom lash line. I then rimmed her eyes with mark No Place to Run Eyeliner Pencil in Jet Set since I needed something super longwearing that wouldn’t smear once I applied. I finished off her eye look with two coats of mark Make It Big Mascara in Raven.”

Lips

“For her lips I used mark Lipclick Full Color Lipstick in Malt. I love how creamy these new lipsticks are!”

Backstage Makeup: Watch: NARS for 3.1 phillip lim Autumn/Winter 2010 Fashion Week. Lead Artist: Lisa Butler for NARS Cosmetics. Key Products Used: Douceur Blush (new for Fall!), Coconut Grove Single Eyeshadow (new for Fall!), Abyssinia Eyeshadow, London Eyeliner Pencil, Sex Machine Velvet Matte Lip Pencil, Luxor Multiple, Riviera Multiple.

The Makeup Look & Inspiration: “This look has many layers,” said Lisa Butler for NARS Cosmetics. “The eyes are edgy while the skin was kept healthy and glowing. The lips are a soft, sheer pink for the elegant punk-rock princess style that Phillip was looking for.”

New York Fashion Week Fall Winter 2010: NARS Cosmetics created the makeup look at the Marc Jacobs AW2010 show.

INSPIRATION: “I was inspired by the film La Vie des Autres. I wanted the models to have a dirty look as if the hair and makeup had been slept in,” said designer Marc Jacobs, who specifically requested Barbarella lipstick to be used on the models’ lips.

LOOK: “This look is what you’d see on a girl from the East Village or St. Germain des Pres-an existentialist with a modern twist,” said NARS Cosmetics Founder and Creative Director François Nars whose application technique included using his fingers to achieve the faded effect. “These girls are sexy and cool. Their makeup looks dirty and worn out as if it has been on all night but still translates beautifully on the runway.”

Get the look with the following NARS products:

FACE
Sheer Glow Foundation
Enchanted Blush (NEW for Summer 2010); try Gina Blush for a similar look

EYES
D. Gorgeous Single Eyeshadow (NEW for Spring 2010)
Black Moon Eyeliner Pencil
Nuits Blanches Eyeliner Stylo
Larger Than Life Volumizing Mascara 

LIPS
Barbarella Lipstick

New York Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2010: NARS Cosmetics created the makeup look at the 3.1 phillip lim AW2010 show.

INSPIRATION: Disco-punk. “This is a youthful, rebellious look that exudes a strong sense of confidence. Energy radiates within the girls through their makeup with eyes that have a bit of a rock and roll feel,” said designer Phillip Lim whose inspiration stemmed from an image of Blondie’s Debbie Harry.

LOOK: “This look has many layers,” said NARS lead artist Lisa Butler. “The eyes are punchy and edgy while the skin was kept healthy and glowing. The lips are a soft, sheer pink for the elegant punk-rock princess style that Phillip was looking for.”

FACE
· Riviera Multiple
· Douceur Blush (NEW for Fall 2010); try Lovejoy or Madly Blush for a similar effect
· Luxor Multiple 

EYES
· Abyssinia Single Eyeshadow
· Nymphea Single Eyeshadow
· Coconut Grove Single Eyeshadow (NEW for Fall 2010); try Bali Single Eyeshadow for a similar effect
· London Eyeliner Pencil

LIPS
· Bangkok Pure Matte Lipstick (NEW for Fall 2010); try Sex Machine Velvet Matte Lip Pencil for a similar effect.

Visit www.narscosmetics.com for additional product details.

Molly Sims Wears NEW NARS Orgasm Illuminator: On January 27, Molly Sims attended the ‘Unforgettable Evening’ event to benefit EIF’s Women’s Cancer Research Fund. NARS International Lead Stylist Uzo used the Orgasm Illuminator to give Molly an amazing lit-from-within glow. “Molly best represents that Los Angeles ‘girl next-door look’. The Orgasm Illuminator was the perfect product to keep her skin looking fresh and polished.” says Uzo about Molly’s makeup.

GET THE LOOK:
Aside from the new Orgasm Illuminator, Uzo used the below products to complete Molly Sims makeup look.

COMPLEXION:
NARS Barcelona Sheer Glow Foundation
NARS Orgasm Illuminator (on cheeks and forehead for added illumination)
Laguna Bronzer
Desire Blush

EYES:
Golden moss side of Camargue Duo Eyeshadow (NEW for Spring 2010!)
Golden champagne side of Alhambra Duo Eyeshadow
Kyoto Eyeliner Pencil
Goddess Soft Touch Shadow Pencil (inner corner of eye and underneath arch of brow)
Larger Than Life Volumizing Mascara 

LIPS:
Scarlett Empress Lipstick
Amazon Lipliner

The Orgasm Illuminator is available at Sephora.com. All other NARS products are available at narscosmetics.com

GET THE LOOK: Toni Colette 2010 Golden Globe Winner for Best Actress in a TV Show United States of Tara.

The rain couldn’t stop stars from the glamorous looks they created. Toni shimmered in a gold Carolina Herrara dress and her personal makeup artist, Gita Bass helped accentuate her beauty with SENSAI by Kanebo and DEX New York Cosmetics to perfect her Golden Globe Look.

Gita Bass created a smoky bronze eye for Toni by using DEX New York Rockefeller Gold as the base. She applied thenewest version of cult favorite SENSAI 38 Degrees Mascara – Volumizing to her lashes for long lasting full coverage for the entire night that even the rain couldn’t wash off. Toni’s skin was veiled in SENSAI’s New Bronzing Gel – Bass received special access to this line coming out for Spring 2010 in March (3 shades) to give her a sun kissed golden -glow while leaving her skin moist and refreshed.

Gita Bass suggests “To intensify the bronze smoky eye I used the SENSAI Eyeliner pencil in brown inside the eye, it has amazing pigment and stays put.”About Gita Bass: Gita Bass is represented by Exclusive Artists Management and has worked extensively in Europe and New York with a number of celebrities for red carpet appearances, editorial, advertising campaigns and runway shows. Celebrities she has worked with have included: Toni Collette, Cate Blanchett, Heidi Klum, Kate Hudson and Josh Duhamel amongst many others.

Looks like Toni Collette is also a fan of St. Tropez. VIP skin-finishing expert, Fiona Locke, says, “The trend that St. Tropez is bringing to the Golden Globes is all about ‘Skin Finishing.’ If you finish your hair, make-up, and wardrobe, why wouldn’t you finish your skin? This look is all about healthy, glowing, bronzed skin with a pop of iridescence, providing a very ethereal complexion and a definite enhancement of color on the skin. St. Tropez’s Custom Body Finish also provides contouring and definition of the muscle tones, so it is an absolute must.”

For more information visit www.kanebo.com  or www.dexnewyork.com

Amber Valletta as Catherine Deneuve wearing Belle de Jour Lipstick

Supermodel Amber Valletta has walked hundreds of runways, appeared on countless covers, and has been the face of Louis Vuitton, Calvin Klein and Versace. She has also appeared in many films such as What Lies Beneath, The Family Man, and Hitch, and works internationally to raise awareness about the dangers of mercury in our waters. She appears as legendary French model and actress Catherine Deneuve in her most iconic role as a housewife turned prostitute in 1967’s Belle de Jour. She wears Belle de Jour Lipstick, a demure sheer beige. “I really wanted to use Belle de Jour—it’s one of my favorite shades and perfect for this fun, young interpretation of Catherine Deneuve,” says François. Proceeds to benefit The Friendly House.

Daphne Guinness in Modern Edwardian wearing Night Breed Single Eyeshadow

Daphne Guinness is a style icon, socialite, heiress, film producer and fashion designer, and a regular fixture in the most exclusive front rows. She has a legendary haute couture collection, impeccable taste, and never disappoints fashion critics. She appears in modern, glittering metallic Edwardian clothing, hat, and a mixture of Erickson Beamon and her own jewelry. “This look is so Daphne—very sultry, very sexy, very evening—so daring. Daphne can pull anything off—she’s such an inspiration,” says François. She wears the Night Breed Single Eyeshadow, a black with silver glitter hue that can be worn sheer or layered as it is here—perfect for creating a little drama. Proceeds to benefit Meath Women’s Refuge & Support Services.

Marc Jacobs as China Machado wearing Dovima Nail Polish

American fashion designer Marc Jacobs knows a thing or two about icons. He is as famous for his unusual and ingenious choice of models and collaborative partnerships as he is for his stirring designs—at both his eponymous fashion house and at Louis Vuitton, where he serves as Creative Director. He appears as 1960s supermodel China Machado in a photograph taken by legendary photographer Richard Avedon, who has always been an inspiration to François. “China is wearing bright red polish in her 1959 photo, so I wanted Marc to do the same—plus he’s always up for anything,” says François. Marc wears Dovima Nail Polish, named for one of Avedon’s favoritemodels—a very modern, very sophisticated bold tomato red. Proceeds to benefit amfar.

Naomi Campbell as an Iconic Supermodel wearing Taj Mahal Blush

Naomi Campbell was an overnight sensation when she began her career in the mid-eighties, changing the face of the industry as the first black model to appear on the covers of French, British, and Japanese Vogue. She was famously filmed for George Michael’s Freedom ’90 video, as well as for Madonna’s Erotica video, and has appeared on over 100 magazine covers. She is a supermodel in the truest sense. Naomi is the epitome of glamour in an Olivier Theyskens for Nina Ricci dress, and Taj Mahal Blush, a burnt orange with shimmer. “Naomi is one of the most iconic symbols of beauty today, and I wanted to use a makeup color that would show this by name and by hue. It’s a bright shade, but sheer, so it looks very natural and yet, ultra-glam—just like her,” says François. Proceeds to benefit White Ribbon Alliance.

Dayle Hadd on as Elizabeth Taylor wearing Butterfield 8 Lip Lacquer

Dayle Haddon was a top fashion model and icon in her own right in the 1970s, appearing on countless covers, including Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue, and Playboy. Today, she is a dedicated philanthropist working with numerous global causes such as UNICEF. She appears as the glamorous, cosmopolitan and promiscuous Elizabeth Taylor in Butterfield 8, a character that served as a dark portrait of Upper East Side sophistication and savvy that still holds true today. Dayle wears Butterfield 8 Lip Lacquer—a shiny, sexy, luscious, sheer chocolate brown. Proceeds to benefit WomenOne.

François Vincentelli as Cary Grant wearing Malaysia Multiple Bronzer

François Vincentelli is an actor well known throughout France for his role on the popular television series Clara Sheller. He appears as a modern day Cary Grant from The Philadelphia Story (a role he will be taking on in the theatrical adaptation in Paris this Fall), and the very definition of a debonair, virile, charismatic and charming leading man. François wears Malaysia Multiple Bronzer, a medium to dark formula with red undertones for sunkissed, radiant, healthy skin—perfect for François’ tanned, Corsican complexion. Proceeds to benefit CESTmed.

Amanda Lepore as the Amanda Lepore doll wearing Jungle Red Lipstick

Amanda Lepore is a transsexual icon who is a model and muse to many, and one of the most sought-after party hostesses on the international nightclub circuit. Her notoriety is so great that a doll was created in her likeness. François designed the makeup for this doll, and it was sold to raise money for the Design Industry Foundation to Fight Aids (DIFFA). “Amanda is so sexy, so overt, so bold, but she’s also very sincere, which is why she is so admired,” says François. Amanda wears Jungle Red Lipstick, a highly-pigmented, full-bodied, bright red with a velvety finish. Proceeds to benefit Gay Men’s Health Crisis.

Natasha Poly in Punk Rock wearing Rated R Duo Eyeshadow

Natasha Poly is a Russian model whose career began in 2004. During that year, she walked a staggering 54 catwalks and graced two consecutive covers of French Vogue. She appears influenced by the Fall 2009 Marc Jacobs runway show (where she and François met), sporting a punk ensemble and attitude, with a nod to Stephen Sprouse’s uptown/punk/pop aesthetic. “I wanted her to look as if she could go from the shoot, straight to a club in the eighties and not have to change a thing,” says François. Natasha wears Rated R Duo Eyeshadow, a shocking chartreuse green and cobalt blue pairing with shimmer that can work as a shadow, a liner or on brows, as it is shown here. Proceeds to benefit amfAR.

Lisa Marie Smith as Futuristic wearing Pandora Duo Eyeshadow

Lisa Marie Smith is a model and actress who has appeared in photographs by Robert Mapplethorpe, and Calvin Klein Obsession ads by Bruce Weber, as well as in the films Let’s Get Lost, Woody Allen’s Alice, and Mars Attacks!, where she first met François, who did the makeup on-set. She appears in a futuristic ensemble, with bold, geometric-inspired patterns, a clean, bright, uncomplicated palette, and hard, straight lines. Lisa Marie wears Pandora Duo Eyeshadow, a richly-pigmented contrast, like Pandora herself, of white shimmer and matte black hues that evokes the future fetchingly. Proceeds to benefit Greenpeace.

Olivier Theyskens as Olivier Theyskens wearing Lovejoy Blush

Olivier Theyskens was thrust into the fashion limelight when Madonna wore a dress of his design to the 1999 Oscars. He has since received the 2006 CFDA Award for International Designer of the Year. Olivier has also design-directed at the helm of the fashion houses Rochas and Nina Ricci. Today, he continues to dress the most discriminating celebrities, including Jennifer Aniston, Nicole Kidman, and Melissa Auf der Mauer of The Smashing Pumpkins. “Olivier has a really strong personal style and attitude—he’s so Parisian and I just wanted him to come through as himself, not anyone else. Olivier is his own inspiration,” says François. Olivier wears his own jacket and Lovejoy Blush, a shimmering bronzed rose with transparent pigments and a hint of color that’s soft, sheer, and imparts a natural, healthy glow. Proceeds to benefit CARE.

Carla Gugino in 1940s Glamour wearing Cruella Velvet Matte Lip Pencil

Carla Gugino is an acclaimed American actress who is known for her role in Entourage as well as in many films. She recently completed a run on Broadway in Desire Under the Elms. She appears as a glamorous yet very modern 1940s movie star who is ready for her close-up. “Carla has the most perfect eyes for this look—they’re incredibly light and bright, so they go well with the porcelain skin and dark makeup. It’s very sophisticated,” says François. Carla wears Cruella Velvet Matte Lip Pencil, a supremely scarlet red. Proceeds to benefit Raise Hope for Congo.

Shalom Harlow in Galliano Couture wearing Jolie Poupée Duo Eyeshadow

Shalom Harlow is a supermodel and actress who has appeared on countless magazine covers and films, including In & Out, Vanilla Sky, and How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days. She is featured as an ornate, Galliano Couture-laden French aristocrat. “She looks so incredible here, very noble, like a rare, exotic bird—but still very feminine and real,” says François. Shalom is wearing Jolie Poupée Duo Eyeshadow (meaning pretty doll), a richly-pigmented pairing of vibrant violet and pearlescent purple, which can be worn sheer, or built-up for a more dramatic effect. Proceeds to benefit Forest Ethics.

Tyson Ballou as a warrior wearing Monoï Body Glow II

Texan-born Tyson Ballou is a campaign and runway model who has worked for Giorgio Armani, Versace, Exte, Calvin Klein, and Dolce & Gabbana. He appears as a Greek warrior in a headdress by Gareth Pugh. He wears Monoï Body Glow II, that contains a pure extract of coconut oil for glowing, healthy, fragrant skin—it is the ultimate multi-purpose product. Proceeds to benefit United States Fund for UNICEF.

Jennifer Jason Leigh in Old Hollywood wearing Black Moon Eyeliner Pencil

Jennifer Jason Leigh is an American actress who is known for her roles in films such as Fast Times at Ridgemont High, Last Exit to Brooklyn, Single White Female, and Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle. She wears a dinner jacket and shirt by Maison Martin Margiela and hat by Rod Keenan for a look that is right out of old Hollywood. “Jennifer and I both love this look. It comes from a time when people really dressed up every time they left the house—so tailored, but here, it’s still very feminine,” says François. Jennifer wears Black Moon Eyeliner Pencil, a dense black hue with a creamy texture, ideal for precision definition, blending, and smudging. Proceeds to benefit The Ackerman Institute for the Family.

Isabella Rossellini in Junya Watanabe wearing Misfit Duo Eyeshadow

Isabella Rossellini is an Italian actress, model, filmmaker, author, philanthropist, and icon so renowned that an entire exhibit was devoted to her image when Portrait of a Woman was shown at Musee d’Art Moderne in Paris. Her portrait references her most recent project, Green Porno, a series of short films written, directed and featuring Isabella, which examines the sex life of bugs. She is cocooned beautifully in a jacket by Junya Watanabe, and wears Misfit Duo Eyeshadow in Ecru and Emerald, a richlypigmented pair that can be worn sheer or layered, wet or dry. Proceeds to benefit The Guide Dog Foundation.

From now until December 12th, 2009 log on to www.15X15project.com  to purchase a copy of the NARS 15X15 book, celebrity inspiration pictures and individual portraits of the celebrities.

Log on to YouTube to view exclusive behind-the-scenes video footage from the photo shoots: NARS 15X15 – Behind The Scenes.

15 Years: NARS Cosmetics, like the concept of beauty, is many things to many people: A stylish accessory, a guilty pleasure or a luxury makeup staple. Yet its allure, fueled by Founder and Creative Director François Nars, makes NARS a state of mind and venue of self expression. Fifteen years ago, François Nars shook up the cosmetics world when he launched a collection of 12 perfectly edited lipsticks with names as evocative as the shades: Honolulu Honey, Blonde Venus, Funny Face, Heatwave, Scarlet Empress, Trans Siberian, Morocco, Casablanca, Red Lizard, Shanghai Express, Jungle Red, and Transeurope Express. The premiere NARS collection launched a tradition of indelibly branding each product with a personality and reference based on a person, place, event, film, or simply, an emotion. Today, the NARS will to defy convention remains unwavering, as does François’ use of iconic beauties as muses. Says François, “True icons are larger than life, unforgettable with an elegance that’s mesmerizingly timeless.”

15X15 examines the use of makeup and icons in a way that is provocative, extending further than cosmetics, and using portraiture and photography to convey emotion. This 15th anniversary initiative features a collection of 15 celebrity portraits, each inspired by a NARS product shade and based on an iconic reference chosen by François (who personally did the makeup and photographed every portrait). Each participating celebrity subsequently took on the role of guest editor, photographing their interpretation of the NARS product shade that inspired his or her own portrait, providing insight into the age-old question of what, indeed, is in a name. The 15 celebrity portraits appear in the book 15X15 (highlighting 15 years of NARS and 15 icons). The book, along with the individual portraits and the series of photographic interpretations taken by each celebrity, will be available for purchase on the 15X15 Online Gallery (www.15x15project.com), to be launched mid-November 2009. Profits from the project will be distributed among the 15 charities chosen by the participating celebrities.

Jennifer Lopez lit up the red carpet at the ‘This Is It’ premiere.

Here is how you can get Jennifer Lopez aka JLO’s look for less with MILANI COSMETICS:

“She will usually emphasize one feature at a time, never allowing her makeup to overpower her exquisite features,” says Celebrity Makeup Artist Bebe Booth, who has worked with everyone from Britney Spears to Shannon Elizabeth. Bebe reveals how you can recreate Jennifer’s look for less with MILANI COSMETICS for around $50! www.milanicosmetics.com

EYES: It is all about the eyes for this look. To achieve these beautiful bold smokey eyes for an evening out on the town, you will need several shadows to create the look. I recommend two palettes from Milani’s Runway Eyes Fashion Shadows; Backstage Basics ($8.99) for your shimmery silver & black shades and the Ready To Wear ($8.99) palette for the golden highlight around the inner corners of your eyes. Each of these palettes has six shades to choose from, so you have many options for creating a soft or heavy smokey eye. For this look, keep the darker shades toward the outer crease and the shimmer highlights toward the inner crease of the eye.

To really make your eyes pop, you will need Milani’s Eyeliner Pencil in True Black ($3.99). Line the eye top to bottom from the inner corner to the outer corner of the eye; don’t be afraid to smudge the liner for a softer affect. Though it might feel strange to apply the pencil liner along the inside of the waterline, it will definitely give your smoky eye that dramatic affect Jen is known for. Don’t forget about the lashes – you want them to stand out as well – so apply several coats of Milani’s Power Lash in Black ($6.49). I recommend applying the first few coats of mascara for thickness, let the lashes dry and then go back to add length with a finishing coat.

FACE/CHEEKS: Keep your skin looking natural with a simple sweep of Milani’s Even-Tone Powder ($7.49). You don’t want your foundation to look thick or heavy. Bronze the cheeks with Milani’s Radiant Powder Bronzer ($5.99) by sweeping the bronzer from the apple of your cheek up toward the ear in long single strokes. If you don’t know where your apple begins, make a cheesy smile in the mirror and start applying your blush where the circle of the cheek begins. To find your contouring line, suck your lips in like a fish and follow the line that appears along the cheekbone. Remember, don’t overdo the blush; it’s only meant to highlight the cheekbone for a fresh look.

LIPS: To complement her bold eyes, Jennifer has chosen a nude glossy lip. I suggest Milani’s Crystal Gloss in Whisper ($4.49) for light glossy lips. This gloss offers mega shine while leaving your lips kiss-ably soft!

JENNIFER SIDENOTEL Jennifer keeps her brows clean and natural. For this look I recommend using the Brow Fix Kit in Light ($6.49) to shade in uneven brows, or to add depth to really light brows using the brow brush. This kit comes with 2 tone-on-tone shades; brow bone highlighter; 3 essential tools and a 3x magnifying mirror that you will need to create the perfect brow. This is one of my absolute favorite brow kits, easy to use and compact.

Show: Marc Jacobs Spring 2010
Lead Artist: François Nars, Founder and Creative Director of NARS Cosmetics
Trend: Theatrical Makeup

Inspiration: The look of the Marc Jacobs collection was inspired by the contemporary dancer, Martha Graham: Old-fashioned and theatrical but graceful and precise. At the same time, however, there was a darker side that was shone through: a quality of gothic romance. Ballerinas with a sense of mystery- as if part of them, along with some of their makeup, had been left behind on stage.

Look: Left-over stage makeup. The models weren’t meant to have perfect makeup- rather, they were meant to encompass a “just came off-stage” effect. “Dancers in theater and opera always have white faces, pointed lips and an eye that is drawn outward, not upward-it’s very theatrical, very ballet,” said François Nars. He stressed the importance of the eye for this look, noting that “the shape of the eyeliner is important- it should open the eyes, especially underneath. The slashes of white is something they used to do in the 70s- it brings a 3-dimensional feeling to the makeup.”

 Below are some key products and steps for recreating the look:

Face:

· Blend NARS Siberia Sheer Matte foundation onto the face
· Set with NARS Snow Loose Powder for a white, pirouette-clown look
· Subtly contour and highlight, if necessary, with NARS Hungry Heart Blush Duo

Eyes:

· Dust the white shimmer from the left side of NARS Pandora Duo Eyeshadow on the eyelid
· Use NARS D.Gorgeous Single Eyeshadow (NEW for Spring 2010) in the crease

Using the NARS Eyeliner Stylo in Nuits Blanches on the top and bottom lids, follow the shape of the eye, elongating it just past the outer corners but keeping the line straight and out, never moving upwards. (Can we fix the bullet I can’t get the same one to work?)

· Use NARS Black Moon Eyeliner Pencil to enhance the eye
· After applying two sets of false eyelashes, apply one coat of NARS Larger Than Life Lengthening Mascara followed by one coat of NARS Larger Than Life Volumizing Mascara

Lips:

· Apply NARS Pop Life Velvet Matte Lip Pencil (NEW for Holiday 2009) to upper and lower lips, adding an extra layer on the top lip. Dab your finger along the lower lip to lightly fade the color so that the top lip is darker.

NARS products are available at www.narscosmetics.com

The Show: Maria Grachvogel
Lead Artist: James Boehmer, NARS Cosmetics International Lead Makeup Artist
Trend: Bold Red Matte Lips and Strong Brows

Inspiration: Maria Grachvogel used iconic references of Princess Margaret as photographed by Lord Snowden and Tippi Hedren in “Marnie” to convey the mood of her collection in a modern way- polished yet glamorous.

Look: The look is polished and strong- inspired by a glamorous and modern twist of Hitchcock’s femme fatale. “This look is not about the glowing skin underneath- it’s about the makeup- the brows need to be long and sketchy and the lips need to be rounded and bee-stung,” said lead artist James Boehmer. A flat, matte lip paired with a strong brow was balanced by a bare eye. “The lip,” James warns, “has to be really rich and vibrant- the focus is getting that rich lip otherwise the look can appear as if something is lacking.”

Below are some key products and steps for recreating the look:

Face:

· Use NARS Concealer to cover imperfections
· Layer NARS Sheer Matte Foundation over the entire face
· Set with NARS Eden Loose Powder for a flawless, matte finish

Eyes:

· Dust NARS D.Gorgeous Eyeshadow (NEW for Spring 2010) on the eyelids
· Coat lashes with NARS Eden Loose Powder, caking them to appear thicker but at the same time lightening them for a completely bare eye
· In small strokes, fill in brows with NARS London Eyeliner Pencil, avoiding any dramatic arch but instead drawing it flat out towards the temples

Lips:

· Heavily line and fill in lips with NARS Amazon Lipliner Pencil, accentuating the cupid’s bow and rounding out the bottom lip
· Apply a layer of NARS Dragon Girl Velvet Matte Lip Pencil to create a bright red hue

Cheeks:

· Apply NARS Nico Blush to give a subtle hint of highlighting
· Dust Desire Blush in round, circular movements onto the apples of the cheeks
· Finish with NARS Taj Mahal Blush, blending it in with the pink cheeks and up towards the temples

NARS products are available at www.narscosmetics.com