Pamella Roland Spring 2012 NYC Fashion Week. Date: Monday, September 12, 2011. Makeup by Matin Maulawizada, Global Artistry Director and Brand Ambassador. All products from Laura Mercier Makeup Collection.

Pamella Roland Spring 2012  makeup face chart

INSPIRATION: The makeup look is inspired by the abstract compositions of American Abstract Expressionist painters from the 1940s. It was designed to complement Pamella Roland’s collection which is infused with special fabrics and bold treatments that are evocative of the iconic paintings of the era.

FACE

“Silky and Shimmering”

· Matin created a custom look by blending Laura Mercier Second Skin Cheek Colour in Rose Petal and Laura Mercier Sequin Eye Colour in Twinkling Star.

EYES

“Modern and Glamorous”

Matin created a captivating eye by lining it with Laura Mercier Tightline Cake Eye Liner in Black Ebony.

Matin gave the eye a soft-sparkle effect with Laura Mercier Sequin Eye Colour in Twinkling Star.

The show-stopping lashes were created using Laura Mercier Full Blown Mascara.

LIPS

“High-Shine”

Matin gave the lips a rich shine with NEW! Laura Mercier Lip Glacé in Bare Naked.

I met Tayaba Zehra Jafri the lead makeup artist for Laura Mercier backstage at the Pamella Roland Spring 2010 during New York Fashion Week last month. Tayaba was kind enough to give us a sneak peek to the makeup look and to some of her Laura Mercier must-have products she used on models at the Pamella Roland show.

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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Visit www.lauramercier.com for additonal prosuct details.

Show: Pamella Roland Spring 2010 Collection
Lead Hair Stylist: Paul Labrecque for Paul Labrecque Salon & Spa & Paul Labrecque Premium Hair Care Collection
Hair Trend: 1940′s with a modern textured look.
Inspiration: The hair is inspired by the indirect sexuality of Georgia O’Keeffe’s paintings.

Watch Marta Walsh’s interview with Paul Labrecque backstage at Pamella Roland Spring 2010. Please excuse for the interview question in writing, my microphone broke during New York Fashion Week. I know, frustrating!:) Lesson: Always check your work as you go along!:)

Products used:

Paul Labrecque Volume Finish, $18: All Day Holding Mist. Ffast drying, strong hold invisible hair mist uniquely formulated to prevent excess build-up without weighing hair down. Vitamin B retains hair’s moisture and fullness while controlling frizz under the most humid conditions. UV filters protect hair from the sun and color fading. Volume Finish easily brushes out leaving no residue.

Paul Labrecque Daily Finish Matte Pomade NEW, $28: Sculpt, shape and add texture to your cut for a touchable soft hold. This no flake matte finish pomade never dries hard or greasy and is the perfect styling product to control frizz. Ideal for shorter hair styles looking for definition and a no shine finish. Washes out clean with no residue.

For more information please visit www.paullabrecque.com

I met Paul Labrecque again backstage at Pamella Roland during New York Fashion Week Spring 2010 and he is the nicest guy! He is always excited to talk to me and tell me all about the hair trends backstage. I met Paul for the firs time this past February also during New York Fashion Week. Actually, I have the interview video with Paul from New York, and I promise to share with you soon. Very soon.

“Each day, I am inspired by my clients. I love the one-on-one interaction.” says Paul. “Making people feel beautiful and confident from the inside out is my passion.”

Celebrity Hair Stylist Paul Labrecque

I finally got to try the Paul Labrecque hair care products this morning and I’m absolutely in love. Paul’s products are made with natural ingredients and I felt that they were working right away. I tried the following products:

Paul Labrecque Repair Shampoo, $26: Softens my hair in an instant, my hair doesn’t feel dry or stripped away. The scent is is very pleasant.

Paul Labrecque Repair Condition, $40: You actually feel your hair getting silky in your hands while applying. A great treat for your hair!

Paul Labrecque Straight Style, $22: If you have frizzy hair that need taming while styling and blow drying this product is for you.

There are 3 Paul Labrecque Salon & Spa locations in New York City: The East Side in The Chatam, the West Side in the Reebok Sports Club, and recently opened in the exclusive CORE: club. I can tell you, I can’t wait to visit Paul’s salon next time I’m in NYC. And, maybe he can do my hair too. Marta can dream right?:)

For more information please visit www.paullabrecque.com

Despite the bitter cold of a typical New York winter, Jessica Stroup heated up New York Fashion Week, with smoldering makeup courtesy of theBalm Makeup Artist, Felicia Roman. Wanting all attention on Stroup’s bright blue eyes, Felicia went dramatic with the lids and kept the rest simple.

How to create Felicia Stroup’s makeup look?

1- Pick-Up-Liners in Don Juan were smudged around the lashes and in a thicker line covering most of the bottom part of the lid to achieve smoky definition. Because the Pick Up Liners are half the size of a typical pencil, Felicia was able to get up close and really push the liner into the base of the lashes with perfect precision.

2- Felicia dabbed ShadyLady Eye Shadow in Luscious Lani across the lid to highlight the symmetrical shape of her face and then finished it off with a light dusting of the sheer 100% mineral Overshadows in “You Buy, I’ll Fly” – a copper shimmer- to make Stroup’s eyes POP. This powder was also blended into the lower lash line over the pencil for an ethereal finish. The lashes were defined and volumized with 3 coats of Two Timer Mascara- two to instantly build fuller lashes and a third to separate and lengthen.

3- To even out skintone and smooth her skin, Felicia blended BalmShelter Tinted Moisturizer with TimeBalm Concealer. TimeBalm Concealer has time released hydrating properties, so there was no need to reapply between shows- the under eye area stayed bright all day. SexyMama translucent powder gave a photo-finish, and then a combo of the matte Bahama Mama bronzer with the more shimmering berry toned Hot Mama blush gave a healthy glow to the cheeks.

4- Roman conditioned and nourished Stroup’s lips with theBalm to the Rescue, and then topped them off with either BalmShelter Lip Gloss in Girly-Girl (for a pinky finish) or Plump Your Pucker in Cocoa My Coconut (a warm nude) to add some shimmer. Jessica LOVED the yummy flavors of the glosses, especially Cocoa My Coconut which she wore for the Jill Stuart show.