LEAD ARTIST: James Boehmer, NARS Cosmetics International Lead Makeup Artist
TREND: Bold Red Matte Lips and Strong Brows
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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.”
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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.
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