PETER SOM. “ FLAVOR OF THE SIXTIES WITH A BANANA PURPLE EYE… MAKEUP IN A COOL, PLAYFUL WAY.”-TOM PECHEUX.

Peter Som Spring 2012, New York Fashion Week

Here’s how using MAC makeup:

FACE

MAC Pro Sculpt Sculpting Powder Pro Pallette — blended over natural looking skin to emphasize contours Fleur Power Powder Blush and Peaches Sheertone Blush — blended together and softly dusted over the apples of cheeks with 129 Brush for a flush

EYE

Young Venus In Extra Dimension Eye Shadow (available Spring/Summer 2012) — dusted over the eyelids with 242 Brush for a soft highlight Fig. 1 Eye Shadow and MAC Pro Indian Ink Small Eye Shadow Pro Pallette — blended together with 219 Brush to define the crease with a hard, rounded contour MAC Pro Rich Purple Chromagraphic Pencil — applied through the lower lashline to define Coal Black Pro Lash Mascara — applied over upper and lower lashes

LIP

Innocence, Beware! Lipstick (available Spring/Summer 2012) — rubbed into lips for a natural glossy stain

New York Fashion Week Report. Peter Som FW 2011. Makeup by MAC Cosmetics.

“She’s a young woman going for a grown up look with a twist. Eyes are innocent, cheeks are glowing, and the lip is red, but surprisingly bizarre.”-Diane Kendal

Peter Som Fall Winter 2011 MAC face chart

Eye & Lip

studio finish concealer – used to even out skintone runaway red lipstick (available autumn/winter 2011) – over eyelids and under eyes applied over the entire lip and defined with cherry lip pencil MAC pro pigments in silver metal, rose gold metal, and melon – applied over the entire lip for a “robotic” highlight

Face

studio finish concealer – used as needed over hydrated skin for a natural matte finish pink swoon and peachykeen sheertone powder blush – blended together high over the apples of cheeks for a youthful flush MAC pro pigments in silver metal, rose gold metal, and melon – blended with a touch of silver dusk iridescent loose powder as a highlight through the temples

New York Fashion Week SS 2011. Designer: Peter Som. Makeup by MAC Cosmetics. The Makeup Look & Inspiration: “We took the iconic ’60s eyeliner but made it fresh by doing it in yellow instead of classic black.”-Tom Pecheux.

Eye

MAC Pro Primary Yellow Chromaline – brushed on in a precise ’60s shape without the outer corner wing.

Lip

So Vain Kissable Lipcolour (available 2011) – patted onto the lips.

Face

Face and Body Foundation – applied to even out the skin tone in a sheer way. Mineralize skinfinish natural – to softly sculpt the face and replace the dimension lost when foundation was applied.

New York Fashion Week Fall Winter 2010. Show: Peter Som. Makeup by MAC Cosmetics.

The look and inspiration: “The look was Uptown girl meets Woodstock, a shimmery golden eye to contradict the deep, dark purple lip .” – Tom Pecheux

The makeup breakdown, products are all by MAC Cosmetics.

Eyes:
Studio Sculpt Concealer – applied over the eyelid
Set Powder in Invisible – powdered over the eye area to set concealer
Pigment in With Legal – swept over the concealed eyelid from lash to brow and in the inner eye corner
Iridescent Powder in Silver Dusk – lightly applied to the inner eye corner and under the brow bone
Studio Fix Lash – applied to top and bottom lash

FACE:|
Studio Sculpt SPF Foundation– applied all over the face
Set Powder in Invisible – brushed over the skin to set the foundation for a matte finish
Iridescent Powder in Silver Dusk – lightly brushed on cheekbones

Lip:
Lip Pencil in Currant – lined around the natural shape of the mouth , for perfect lip definition
Lipstick in Kittenish – applied all over lip with a MAC 242 Brush
Mineralize Eye shadow Duo in My Dark Magic – lightly applied over lipstick with fingertips

New York Fashion Week Fall Winter 2010 Nail Trends: Models at the Peter Som Fall 2010 Fashion Show rocked the runway with Zoya Nail Polish in Charity, $7. The nail look backstage at Peter Som was created by manicurist Jackie Saulsbery. Available at www.zoya.com

Photo credit: Zoya Nail Polish

Lancôme is thrilled to announce that they’re bringing back the Pout- à-Porter Lipstick series! The previous four lipsticks in this collection were collaborations with celebrated designers Behnaz Sarafpour, Proenza Schouler, Peter Som and Thakoon. All four of the lipsticks sold out and one Proenza Pink lipstick even sold for $122.50 on eBay.

For Spring 2010 Lancôme is collaborating with emerging designer Chris Benz and they need your help!

Lancôme is doing a lipstick naming contest that was announced on Chris Benz’s Facebook fan page today (While you’re there don’t forget to become a fan). The new shade will be inspired by Chris’ Spring 2010 collection and will be worn by the models at his show in September.

The contest winner will receive five of the lipsticks plus a $500 Lancôme gift certificate. All you have to do is post your suggestion on Chris’ Facebook fan page based on what you know about Chris and his fashion personality. The deadline for submissions is Sunday, July 12th, at 5 p.m. EST.

Talking Makeup is SO excited about this project and is looking forward to sharing news about it over the next few months with you!:)

Thank you all:)

Marta Walsh interview with Daniel Martin, Lancome Makeup Artist, backstage at Chris Benz show during New York Fashion Week Fall 2009.

Thanks to Vogue.TV and Redken you now can win a FREE Redken Full Frame 07 Protective Volumizing Mousse!

HOW TO WIN: all you need to do is watch the Behind the Lens: The Look of Peter Som Fall 2008 video below and leave a comment! That simple!

The first 10 readers who comment on the Behind the Lens: The Look of Peter Som video on Vogue.TV will win a Free Redken Full Frame 07 Protective Volumizing Mousse!

The video below goes behind behind the scenes of the Peter Som fashion show Fall 2008 with Fashion designer Peter Som himself and Redken’s Creative Consultant, Guido:

http://www.vogue.tv/#Watch/Video_Player/2/191

Behind the Lens: The Look of Fall 2008 is a four-part series featuring one designer in each of the world’s fashion capitals – New York, London, Milan and Paris. The series offers an insider’s view into the creative fashion & hair collaborations behind preparing a runway show, highlighting the impact major designers will have on the season’s fashion and beauty trends.

From the inspiration behind the designers’ vision for their fall collection to the hair and makeup tests, backstage chaos and the fashion show itself, the series features commentary from key players in the creative process, including Peter Som, Luella Bartley, Roberto Cavalli, Jean Paul Gaultier and Redken Creative Consultant, Guido.