NARS created the look for the Marc Jacobs runway show.LEAD ARTIST: François Nars, Founder & Creative Director of NARS Cosmetics. TREND: Strong eyes, glowing skin and nude, glossy lips.

Backstage at Marc Jacobs for Spring 2012, New York Fashion Week

INSPIRATION & LOOK: “Marc had a lot of images of Patsy Klein, Amy Winehouse, and Cowboy Kate, a book from the 60′s whose character Kate had heavy eyelashes,” said Founder and Creative Director François Nars.

“The complexion is meant to look like it’s glowing, like the girls have been dancing, and by eliminating the blush it gives a strange, otherworldly effect. The focus was really on the eye, with a well-defined brow. The combination of different touches creates a decadent, French sensuality and makes the girls more like characters.”

Here’s how to…

FACE

· Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer – new for Spring 2012; for now try a light application of Sheer Glow Foundation

BROWS

· Pandora Duo Eyeshadow (on brows)

EYES

· Via Veneto Larger Than Life Long-Wear Eyeliner

· Larger Than Life Volumizing Mascara

LIPS

· Madere Pure Matte Lipstick

· Striptease Lip Gloss

All products, except where noted, are available at narscosmetics.com.

François Nars, on the look created at the Spring 2012 Marc Jacobs runway show.

1. What kind of look did you want to create for Marc’s show?

Marc showed me images of Amy Winehouse, Patsy Klein, and Sweet Charity – all of whom had inspired him. Because the girls are to be staring into the eyes of the audience when the curtain opens, we decided to focus on the eyes. We were inspired by this book from the 1960s, Cowboy Kate, whose character wore false eyelashes and Marc mentioned Bob Fosse (the choreographer) and so it was really important to make the girls look like dancers, to treat them like characters not models. The skin is meant to look like it is dewy, like the girls have been dancing – it’s very Cabaret. We used the new Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer instead of foundation.

2. What beauty technique did you use to bring Marc’s vision to life?

We used three pairs of false eyelashes for each girl! We actually had to cut them very precisely. The inner corners of one pair were cut off and applied to the inner corners. Then, we cut the remaining two pairs in half and used the outer halves on the outer corners, not at the same time of course. We applied one set, and then followed with the next.

3. What kind of affect does this create?

It makes the eyes look really full along the outer corners. It’s very decadent, very French, very Marc. We used Via Veneto Larger Than Life Long-Wear Eyeliner to line the eyes and eliminate the space between the lashes and the lash line. And then applied Larger Than Life Volumizing Mascara for additional emphasis.

4. What about the rest of the look – especially the brows? They are very defined.

In order to keep the focus on the eyes, we needed to create a frame around them, which is exactly what brows do to the face. We made them very dark with the black side of Pandora Duo Eyeshadow, so that they look like dancers. In the past we’ve always done really minimal brows or bleached them completely so this was different for us. The brow is sharply defined from inner to outer ends. It’s very monochromatic.

5. Hence the reason for no blush and nude lips?

Yes- there is no color. The lips have Madere Pure Matte Lipstick applied for a nude, very couture look and topped it with Striptease Lip Gloss for shine. And absolutely no blush- when you look at the girls, it’s really like you are looking at a black and white film – there is no color.

6. You mention Amy Winehouse- what about Amy inspired the look exactly?

The look for Marc was very similar to Amy’s in that the skin is transparent. The direct inspiration was not a literal reference but to evoke the overall feeling or essence of her. The hair, the lashes and also her skin. She never wore a lot of foundation; just eye makeup.

IMAGE CREDIT: © 2011 Wireimage

TM has got the confirmations that Dakota Fanning will be the face of the new Oh, Lola!fragrance from Marc Jacobs, beginning in August. The campaign was shot by Juergen Teller. Oh, Lola! will be a sparkling fruity floral fragrance that is the flirty, playful yet sophisticated younger sister of the original Lola scent. The fragrance will launch in August 2011 at fine department stores nationwide.

Looks like the rumors are true, Dakota Fanning to Appear in Marc Jacobs Oh, Lola! Fragrance Campaign.

New Perfumes Spring/summer 2011 by Coty Prestige:

MJ Splash Cocktail Collection

Inspired by the first sip of a refreshing cocktail on a sunny summer day, Marc Jacobs introduces three limited edition splashes in Cranberry, Ginger, and Curacao. Vibrant in color and crisp to the senses, each scent indulges in the simple pleasures of summer.

Cranberry

Top: cranberry, tangerine

Mid: honeysuckle, red currant

Base: icy musks, exotic woods

Ginger

Top: fresh cut ginger, coriander,

Mid: cognac oil, bourbon, granadilla, rhubarb

Base: sandalwood

Curacao

Top: Lime, blood orange

Mid: violet, apricot, pear

Base: white moss

Available April 2011 at Macy’s nationwide or www.macys.com

edt 300 ml $68.00

Vera Wang Preppy Princess

Where downtown meets uptown, Preppy Princess is a luscious woody fruity fragrance with a fresh, new ad campaign featuring Zoe Kravitz.

Top- tangerine, red apple, succulent crushed berries

Mid- honeysuckle, jasmine

Base- sensual woods, coconut water

On counters now at Macy’s, Dillards, Nordstrom and Sephora

edt 100 ml $75.00

Marc Jacobs Daisy Eau So Fresh

Meet Daisy Eau So Fresh, the spirited new sister of the original Daisy. Playful with a whimsical spirit, this version of Daisy radiates with crisp raspberry, sensuous wild rose, and deep and warm plum and features rising model Hannah Holman in the new ad campaign.

Top- Ruby, red grapefruit, raspberry, green leaves, pear

Mid- violet, wild rose, apple blossom, lychee, jasmine petals

Base- musks, plum, cedarwod

Available February 2011 at specialty retailers nationwide and daisymarcjacobs.com

edt 75 ml $70.00

Love, Chloe

Love, Chloé, is a celebration of radiant, generous, spontaneous femininity: A fine, powdery scent, light and sensual with a flowery wake, iridescent and musky with talc and rice.

Top- orange blossom, pink pepper

Mid- lilac, hyacinth, wisteria blossom, heliotropine

Base- powdery musks, rice powder

Available exclusively at Saks now and specialty stores this February

edt 50 ml $85.00

G of the Sea

Introducing G of the Sea, the new limited-edition summer fragrance from harajuku lovers. An aquatic and fresh scent, in a whimsical fairy tale package, makes g of the sea the perfect fragrance for summer.

Top- crisp apple, water lily, sweet crushed berries

Mid- freesia, pink peony, jasmine petals

Base- sun-drenched woods, musks, amberwood

Available March 2011 at Sephora stores nationwide or www.sephora.com

edt 10 ml $30.00/ EDT 30 ml $45.00

ck one summer

ck one summer captures the spirit and mood of a fun-filled summer dance party at the beach. ck one summer is a citrus aromatic scent. it is unisex, fresh, clean and easy to wear. with every purchase, ck one summer will be giving away 5 free music downloads.

Top- tangerine, water fern, melon

Mid- lemon, sea breeze accord, yellow freesia, verbena, rhubarb

Base- cedarwood, skin musk, incense, peach skin

Available March 2011 at Macy’s nationwide or www.macys.com

edt 100 ml $46.00

ETERNITY summer

ETERNITY summer is the essence of a breezy summer day in a lush sunny field captured in a beautiful floral fragrance.

Top- violet leaves, muguet, cilantro

Mid- gardenia, jasmine, lotus lily

Base- creamy musks, mimosa, fig wood

Available March 2011 at Macy’s nationwide or www.macys.com

edt 100 ml $56.00

ETERNITY for men summer

The tranquility of the summer sun and a warm breeze rustles through lush fields of grass, capturing far off memories in a fresh fougere fragrance.

Top- citrus mint coriander, ocean air accord, watermelon

Mid- anise star, galbanum, muguet

Base- cedarwood, red amber, pachouli

Available March 2011 at Macy’s nationwide or www.macys.com

edt 100 ml $56.00

Chloe EDP Rose Edition

For this limited edition, the brand’s signature fragrance dresses up with a bright pink ribbon.

Like the chloé woman, the rose edition is eager to surprise. The bottle favors refined elegance with its cream and nude palette tones, while the bright pink ribbon evokes the freshness and spontaneity of a springtime fancy.

Top- rose, peony, lychee

Mid- magnolia, lily of the valley

Base- amber, cedarwood

Available March 2011 at Macys nationwide

edp 50ml $85.00

Marc Jacobs Daisy Purse Spray

Available now for a limited time at Sephora and Sephora.com, is the Daisy eau de toilette purse spray for $35.00.

New York Fashion Week Report. NARS created the look for the Marc Jacobs 2011 runway show. Lead Artist: François Nars, Founder & Creative Director of NARS. Makeup Trend: Blushed cheeks and defined upper eyes.

INSPIRATION & LOOK: “The look started with a picture that Marc had of Christy Turlington with really fresh skin and rosy cheeks,” said François Nars, Founder & Creative Director of NARS Cosmetics. “Marc wanted ‘icy cold cheeks’ and so the blush is drawn down in such a way that’s unusual…unusual, but decadent. Like a Renaissance painting.”

NARS face chart for Marc Jacobs 2011

How to and products:

FACE

Concealer (NEW for Fall 2011; for now, try the existing Concealer)

Lokoum Cream Blush

EYES

Grand Palais Duo Eyeshadow (for now, try using Lokoum Cream Blush)

Larger Than Life Long-Wear Eyeliner in Via Veneto (NEW for Fall 2011; for now try Black Moon Eyeliner Pencil)

Larger Than Life Volumizing Mascara

LIPS

Greta Pure Sheer SPF Lip Treatment

All products, except where noted, are available at narscosmetics.com.

New York Fashion Week SS 2011. NARS was backstage creating the look at the Marc Jacobs SS2011 show. LEAD ARTIST: François Nars, Founder & Creative Director of NARS Cosmetics. Makeup Trend: Glossy green eyes & deep matte lips.

Makeup Look & Inspiration: “The look is very reminiscent of Angelica Houston in the 70s-the bleached brows and the deep eyes,” said François Nars. “I wanted them to look like iconic models from the 70s with a modern approach. Marc had images of what he wanted the makeup to look like – mimicking the colors of the clothing but not matching exactly.”

How To:

Face:

NARS Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer (NEW for Spring 2011-for now try a light application of NARS Sheer Glow Foundation)

NARS Orgasm Blush

Eyes:

NARS Night Porter Eyeshadow

NARS Nouveau Monde Duo Eyeshadow (NEW for Spring 2011-for now try the olive side of Earth Angel Duo Eyeshadow)

NARS Celebrate Soft Touch Shadow Pencil (New for Spring 2011-for now try the green side of Rated R Duo Eyeshadow)

NARS Larger Than Life Volumizing Mascara

Lips:

NARS Volga Pure Matte Lipstick (now on counters exclusively at Saks!)

NARS African Queen Lip Liner Pencil

NARS Mambo Eyeliner Pencil

Watch: Anna Wintour and Marc Jacobs on the Late Night With Jimmy Fallon from last night, Wednesday, September 1st, 2010. It is quite funny because Anna mentions Lady GaGa and how she kept her waiting for 45 minutes because she was talking to God! Classic.

Sneak peek preview of Lady Gaga gracing the cover of V Magazine (issue #67): “The New York Issue,” which features fashion and art in the most exciting city on Earth! Music legend Lady Gaga poses as the Statue of Liberty alongside designer Marc Jacobs for this cover, in which artist Dan Colen interpreted the iconic “V” using bubble gum as his medium. In total, V Magazine collaborated with 4 New York based artists for their creative take, and Colen’s is the first to be released for this exclusive preview. V67 hits newsstands TODAY, September 2nd, 2010.

V MAGAZINE “New York!”

Sure, Rents Are Insane, There’s Nowhere to Party, Everyone Hates Everyone, The Subway’s A Nightmare, It’s Way Too Hot, It’s Way too Cold, The Knicks Suck, and Smokes Cost $13 a Pack. But the Big Apple is Still the Best Damn City in the Universe, And the Only Place Where You Can Be Anything You Want to Be When You Want to Be It. These 26 People Are Making The City Their Own Way.”

Photographer: Mario Testino

Artist: Dan Colen

Styling: Nicola Formichetti

A 2nd cover version stars Marina Abramovic (performance artist) and Tyson Ballou (model). Other notable NYers inside include supermodel Liya Kebede, hotelier Andre Balazs, Jake Shears from Scissor Sisters, Debbie Harry, Lady Bunny, Mark Ronson, Chloe Sevigny and MORE!

Quote from editor STEPHEN GAN:

“Just as the Statue of Liberty was France’s gift to America, Gaga is, to us, New York’s greatest gift to pop culture and fashion. She embodies everything V is about, and is also a beacon of the city’s creativity and hope. Exactly one year after her first V cover (the first fashion magazine cover she was on), we decided to do the NEW YORK issue, and she was the first person who came to mind to represent our great city. In the year that’s passed, she has become a bonafide genius and we can safely declare her our muse. Above all, a New York issue should celebrate people who’ve done great things. We at V are grateful Gaga came along to put the New back in New York!”

Watch: NARS for Marc Jacobs Autumn/Winter 2010 Fashion Week. Key Products Used: Enchanted Cream Blush, NARS D. Gorgeous Eyeshadow, NARS Nuits Blanches Eyeliner Stylo, NARS Black Moon Eyeliner Pencil, NARS Barbarella Lipstick.

The Makeup Look & Inspiration: “This look is what you would see on a girl from the East Village or St. Germain des Pres-an existentialist with a modern twist,” said François Nars (Founder and Creative Director of NARS Cosmetics) 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.”

Via NARS YouTube Channel

I stumbled upon this video and love it: Making of Louis Vuitton Fall/Winter 2010 Ad Campaign. Watch fashion designer Marc Jacobs talking about the photo shoot and ad campaign. Also models: Christy Turlington, Karen Elson, Natalia Vodianova. Other credits: Photographer: Steven Meisel. Stylisht: Karl Templer. Hair: Guido. Makeup: Pat McGrath.

Jessica Biel’s makeup look: Revlon Brand Ambassador, Jessica Biel presented the award for Womenswear Designer of the Year to Marc Jacobs for Marc Jacobs at the 2010 CFDA Fashion Awards at Alice Tully Hall at Lincoln Center, on Monday, June 7th, 2010.

Here’s how to get To Jessica Biel’s makeup look. You can capture her glamorous look with the following Revlon products:

FACE:

Age Defying Moisturizing Concealer (under the eye area): Hydrates like an eye cream. The only concealer with Botafirm conceals imperfections due to aging, dark circles, and discoloration. ($ 13.99)

Revlon PhotoReady Makeup in Nude: Revlon’s new PhotoReady line of makeup, powder and translucent finisher provides poreless, airbrushed skin in any light ($13.99)

Age Defying Spa Face Illuminator in Pink Light (to highlight cheeks, and slight dab on forehead and bridge of nose): Revlon’s Age Defying Spa Concealer instantly revitalizes and brightens your skin while protecting against fine lines. ($13.99)

EYE:

Revlon Grow Luscious by Fabulash in Black: A multi-benefit mascara and lash enhancer that gives instantly longer and fuller lashes while helping them to grow stronger with each use ($7.49)

Revlon ColorStay Eyeliner in Cocoa: Revlon ColorStay eyeliner glides on adding drama and definition to your eyes. The waterproof formula won’t smear, smudge or fade for up to 16 hours. ($6.49)

ColorStay 12h Eye Shadow Quad in Coffee Bean: Silky smooth powder shadow with SoftFlex™ Technology. Won’t crease or smudge for up to 12 hours. ($6.99)

LIPS:

Super Lustrous Lipgloss in Peach Petal: Revlon’s Super Lustrous Lipgloss has a glossy formula that combines sheer color and intense moisture with light-reflecting spheres to create amazing shine ($.6.99)

Available at www.revlon.com