Makeup (Caught) in Action

BOTTEGA VENETA: New York Fashion Week 2008

Re-creating looks straight from the runway doesn’t have to be so difficult. Start by breaking down shapes and colors. 

Eyes:

For this look, white pencil or shadow was used to create a light effect at the inner corners of the eyes. White eye liner was used in the waterlines of the eyes for an opening effect. A lilac shadow was applied to the lids and winged out at the corners.  Starting with a lilac-toned cream shadow will help the color stay and add intensity.  Use a powder shadow on top to set the cream. This will give it a longer wear. This graphic liner shape is key for this look! Add black mascara to the lashes and corner lashes for the full effect of this runway look.

The rest:

The skin is set with a matte powder, and the lips are very nude pink. The brows look natural and can be groomed with a clear brow gel for controlling their shape.

Enjoy your finished look!

Application tip: 

Begin this challenging liner shape using an angled liner brush and a lilac shadow. Create the shape you desire and trace this shape with your cream shadow. Remember you don’t have to be perfect. Use your makeup remover and a q-tip or sponge to clean up edges.

Suggested Products:

Eye pencil:  'Fasinating' eye kohl by Mac
Lilac cream base:  'Macroviolet' fluidline by Mac
Purple shadow:  'Purple Haze' shadow by mac
Corner lashes:  #20 lashes by mac

New Trends for Spring

This year at fashion week 2008, many key artists opted for white eyeliner.  These shows included Vivienne Westwood, DKNY, and Bottega Veneta to name a few. Yes, it’s back!  White was used in the inner corners, waterline, and on the upper lash line for an opening affect.

Some artists chose neutral colors on the eyes with white accents in the inner corners and waterline to make the eyes appear larger. The brows were groomed with a brow shader and set with brow gel.

When using white, the eyes are the focus of the face.  Try pairing this look with flesh toned nudes on the lips and soft color on the cheeks. 



Backstage at Bottega Veneta, key makeup artist Pat McGrath chose thick, winged violet graphic liner on the models. Some wore this look smoky, but all had white accents. This “ultra feminine” look was set atop even skin. The lips were a nude pink, and checks just barely flush. The brows were groomed, and the look is fresh and sophisticated.

Coming soon: Recreate the look