The good people over at M·A·C were kind enough to share their facecharts from the Fall 2010 shows during Milan Fashion Week. Today’s facecharts include: Kenzo, Emanuel Ungaro, Giambattista Valli, and Chloe, whose shows took place on Monday, March 8th and Tuesday, March 9th.

Kenzo

M·A·C artist, Tom Pecheux gave the models at Kenzo a multi-culti, elegant vibe. Said the artist, ” The Kenzo woman is an amazing woman-very multicultural with elegance and you’re never sure where she’s from. Add a peach color that is not too girly or bronzy-like a feel good color that is reminiscent of the 80’s. To give the look a “sick” quality, we have given them dry, mustard lips.” M·A·C Studio Sculpt Foundation was set with Prep+Prime Transparent Finishing Powder to pale and perfect skin. Blush in Utterly Game was then washed over the cheeks and up across the brow bone in a soft “v” shape. Pecheux applied M·A·C Pigment in Lithe (available Fall 2010) to highlight the lids (using a #224 brush). Several coats of  Opulash Mascara in Bad, Bad Black were applied to both top and bottom lashes. For lips, Pecheux applied Lipstick in Chintz with Invisible Set Powder dusted on top to set.

Emanuel Ungaro

“She’s a young French girl going out at night-as natural as an evening look can be,” said M·A·C artist, Carole Lasnier of the look at Emanuel Ungaro. M·A·C Face and Body Foundation in White was applied for sheer, pale coverage. Full Coverage Foundation in White was used to conceal and highlight the under eye. Set Powder in Porcelain and Iridescent Powder in Silver Dusk was applied to highlight the cheekbone, while Powder Blush in Dame and Pink Swoon was brushed on to flush the cheeks very softly, in a girly way. Face and Body Foundation in White was applied to the eyelids as a base (to highlight). Set Powder in Porcelain was used to highlight the inner corner of the eye. Eye Shadow in Kid was smudged on the outer corner of the eye and blended outwards. Studio Fix Mascara in Black was then applied to top lashes only, while Brow Set in Clear was combed through the brows. For lips, Lasnier  applied Cream Colour Base in Pink Shock to the center of the mouth very softly with the fingers.

Giambattista Valli

M·A·C artist, Val Garland created a “neo-classical” vibe for the models at Giambattista Valli. Said the artist,” It’s Jean Shrimpton made more futuristic and sporty.” M·A·C Face and Body Foundation was applied as a base, while Prep+Prime Transparent Finishing Powder was dusted on to set. Cream Colour Base was then applied to contour. Garland used M·A·C Eye Pencil in Coffee (to draw the slightest swish in the contour). Fluidline in Dipdown was applied very precisely with a #209 brush in a graphic, elongated bat wing shape. Fluidline in Blacktrack was then painted above the brown liner. Zoomlash Mascara in Lofty Brown was touched on to the roots of the lashes only. Chromacake in Pure White was painted on with a #209 brush half a centimeter below the lower lashes following the shape of the liner. Two pairs of #35 lashes were used for a heavy, hooded eye that’s sixties but more mechanical. Lips were kept muted with Lip Erase in Dim patted on to the mouth.

Chloe

“It’s the makeup of French actresses…Dominique Sanda, Carole Bouquet, very expensive and ultra luxe”, said M·A·C artist, Charlotte Tilbury of the look at Chloe. Tilbury used M·A·C Studio Sculpt Foundation sheered out with Mineralize All-Over Lotion. Prep+Prime Transparent Finishing Powder was applied all over the skin to create a satin, matte finish. Pro Sculpting Powders in Sculpt, Shadowy, and Bone Beige as well as Powder Blush in Taupe contoured the cheekbones and was blended through the temples. Cream Colour Base in Air Force Blue was applied to the eyelids. Paintstick in Black mixed with the Cream Colour Base was blended into the crease of the lids. The same mix was applied onto lower lash line and blended. Pro Lash Mascara in Black was then applied to the roots of the lashes, while Brow Set in Beguile was brushed upwards through brows. Brow Pencil in Fling or Lingering was used to fill in sparse areas of the brows. Lips were kept nude with only Lipstick in Freckletone patted onto the mouth.

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The good people over at M·A·C were kind enough to share their facecharts from the Fall 2010 shows during Milan Fashion Week. Today’s facecharts include: DSquared2, Blumarine, and Alberta Ferretti, whose shows took place on Friday, February 26th.

DSquared2

M·A·C artist, Gordon Espinet channeled the Helmut Newton woman circa 1982 for the models at DSquared2. Said the artist, “She’s tough and strong but beautifully feminine.” Espinet applied M·A·C Face and Body Foundation (set with Blot Powder) to create a matte, transparent finish on the skin. Powder Blush in Taupe was used on the cheekbones as a contour. Kohl Power Eye Pencil in Feline was applied to the inner rim and outer lash lines to create a dark focal point on the face. Eye Shadow in Carbon was placed over the top of the liner with a #266 brush and swept upward, creating an elongated shape. Espinet then blended Eye Shadow in Russian Blue into the eye socket and over the Feline/Carbon line (for a soft, shadowy shape). Eye Shadow in Contrast and Reflects Duo Pigment in Purple was brushed onto eyelids using a #239 brush. To highlight the brow bone, Espinet applied Eye Shadow in Crystal Avalanche, while Opulash Mascara in Bad Black was added to lashes. Lip Pencil in Cherry was applied all over the lip, with Lipstick in Good To Go layered on top.

Blumarine

M·A·C artist, Charlotte Tilbury pulled together a sexy, smokey  look for the models at Blumarine. Said the artist, “It’s that late 50’s, early 60’s girl looking sexy in her leopard skin coat. She’s a bit minxy, a bit foxy, with a Brigitte Bardot lip and feline eye that’s smoked out.” Tilbury applied M·A·C Studio Sculpt Foundation along with Mineralize Skinfinish and Invisible Set Powder to the center of the face. Bronzing Powder in Matte Bronze was used to contour the cheek. Tilbury then applied Kohl Power Eye Pencil in Feline (thinly and close to top lashes and waterline of eye with a thicker line along the bottom lash line). M·A·C Fluidline in Dipdown and Blacktrack (pre-mixed) were applied over the Feline liner  using a #209 brush. Eye Shadows in Typographic and Corduroy were blended and “dragged out” using a #219 brush. Opulash Mascara in Bad Black was then applied to the bottom lashes only, while #30 lashes were placed on the outer corners of the lash lines. Brow Set in Clear and Impeccable Brow Pencil in Dirty Blonde was used to set and define brows. For lips, Tilbury applied Lip Pencil in Oak for definition. Pro Longwear Lipcreme in Till Tomorrow was blended into the lips, while Lip Pencil in Burgundy was used around the lip to give an overdrawn effect.

Alberta Ferretti

M·A·C artist, Lucia Pieroni created a naked look for models at Alberta Ferretti. Said the artist,” It’s a monochromatic palette of beige and nude and grey, inspired by nakedness and nature. The girls are ethereal , but not too fairy-like-they’ve got an edge. A 1950’s/Jennifer Connelly inspired brow takes the focus. Pieroni applied M·A·C Strobe Cream to prep the skin for a raw, nude, and creamy look. Select Moisturecover Concealer was used only where needed. Invisble Set Powder was then applied to the center of the face, while Pigment in Vanilla was dusted on to highlight the cheekbone with a #244 brush. Sculpting Powder in Bone Beige was used on the apple of the cheek to add warmth to the skin tone. Pieroni used Eye Shadow in Copperplate along the outer corners of upper lids and from the middle of the lash line outwards on the bottom. Eye Shadows in Copperplate and Typographic were brushed up through the top line of the brow to elongate and exaggerate. Lashes were curled and left bare. For lips, the artist applied a combination of Lipsticks in Siss and Myth, which was blended and patted onto lips with a finger.

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The good people over at M·A·C were kind enough to share their facecharts from the Fall 2010 shows during London Fashion Week. Today’s facecharts include: House of Holland, Mary Katrantzou, and Charles Anastase, whose shows took place on Saturday, February 20th.

House of Holland

“Tanned and glowing” was the look at House of Holland for their Fall 2010 collection. Says M·A·C artist, Lucia Pica, ” The inspiration for the clothes and hair is ‘ghetto girl from Queens’, so we wanted to take a step back with the makeup. It’s SIMPLY beautiful.” M·A·C Face and Body Foundation was applied one shade deeper than natural skin tone. Creme Colour Base in Bronze and Mid-Tone Sepia were mixed together and buffed into the cheekbones, forehead, and temples with a #168 brush. Beauty Balm or Mineralize All Over Lotion was then smoothed over the cheekbones, collarbones, and on the inner corners of the eyes. For eyes, Pica applied Creme Colour Base in Mid-Tone Sepia (blended over the eyelids and beneath the lower lashes). M·A·C Studio Fix Lash in Studio Brown was then combed through the top lashes. Lips remained bare, dressed only in M·A·C Lip Conditioner.

Mary Katrantzou

M·A·C artist, Val Garland described the look at Mary Katrantzou as “18th century ‘Dangerous Liasons’ woman. It’s a dark, dangerous lip which gives the face that painterly effect.” M·A·C Studio Moisture Fix SPF 15 was massaged into skin, while Studio Finish Concealer was applied sparingly, where needed. Garland applied M·A·C Pigment in Basic Red to the eye socket and blended outward to fade into a soft pink tint. Impeccable Brow Pencil in Taupe was drawn on half the eyebrow (from the highest point of the arch, then tapered out to the outer edge). Eye Kohl in Fascinating was then drawn onto the lower eyelids. Lip Pencil in Cherry was smoothed over the lip as a base coat, while Pigment in Basic Red was dusted over the top for a powdery look.

Charles Anastase

The look at Charles Anastase was described by M·A·C artist, Sally Branka as “Charlotte Rampling in the Seventies. She had a strength about her, but was also extremely elegant.” M·A·C Select Moisturecover Concealer was buffed on with a #187 stipple brush, while Mineralize Skinfinish and Sculpting Powder in Bone Beige was lightly applied all over the face. Powder Blush in Dame was then brushed on to the apples of the cheeks. Eyes were minimal, with only M·A·C Fluidline in Blacktrack (applied with a #266 brush to the top lash line). Branka then filled in the lips with Lip Pencil in Vino (concentrating on defining the “cupid’s bow”) and Lipmix in Crimson was placed over the top for added texture.

The good people over at M·A·C were kind enough to share their facecharts from the Fall 2010 shows during New York Fashion Week. Today’s facecharts include: Isaac Mizrahi, Paris68, and Tommy Hilfiger, whose shows took place on Thursday, February 18th.

Isaac Mizrahi

M·A·C artist, Val Garland described the look at Isaac Mizrahi as “Siberian winter storm. We wanted the girls to look frosty, as if they had been caught in a snowy wind.” M·A·C Select Cover-Up Concealer and Careblends Essential Oil were blended together and applied to the skin. Prep + Prime Transparent Finishing Powder was dusted onto the skin to set foundation. Cream Colour Base in Pearl was brushed along cheekbones for contour. Garland applied Eye Shadow in Vanilla over the eyelid and into the crease of the eye. Select Cover-Up Concealer was then applied to the lashes and brows to mute their natural color. Lip Pencil in Soar and Oak were blended together and smudged onto the lip, while Powder Blush in Tenderling was applied onto the lip for a soft, matte finish.

Paris68

“The look is inspired by the collection, strong thoughtful browns and rich metallics-it’s a nod to great alternative bands of the 80’s.” Says M·A·C artist, Chantel Miller of the look at Paris68. M·A·C Face and Body Foundation and Strobe Liquid were blended together and applied to the skin. Eye Shadow in Nylon were applied to the highest point of the cheekbone (in the shape of an upside down L) to highlight. M·A·C Mascara X in Black X were applied to top and bottom lashes. Powerpoint Eye Pencil in Grey Utility was applied to the inner waterline and Lip Treatment was dabbed onto the eyelid using the fingertips. Miller then applied Lip Conditioner SPF 15 onto the lip to moisturize.

Tommy Hilfiger

For the look at Tommy Hilfiger, M·A·C artist, Diane Kendal gave models dewy skin and windswept cheeks. Said the artist, “It’s collegiate and prep-dewy skin and windswept cheeks, as if the girls have been running.” M·A·C Studio Sculpt SPF 15 Foundation was applied to the face for a lighter coverage. Lipstick in Russian Red and Diva were blended and applied to the apple area of the cheek. Kendal then applied M·A·C Eye Kohl in Powersurge and M·A·C Pro Cream Colour Base in Dark Brown and blended into the eyelid and under the lower lash line. Studio Finish Skin Corrector in Deep Brown was blended into the eyelid and under the lower lash line. Creme Liner in Black was penciled along the top of the lash line and the outer corner of the eye. Gloss Texture was dabbed and blended below the lower lash line. Lastly, Kendal applied Lipstick in Cunning over the entire lip.

The good people over at M·A·C were kind enough to share their facecharts from the Fall 2010 shows during New York Fashion Week. Today’s facecharts include: Jeremy Scott and Proenza Schouler, whose shows took place on Wednesday, February 17th.

Jeremy Scott

M·A·C artist, Val Garland describes the look at Jeremy Scott as “EXTREME fashion; reminiscent of the 90’s supermodel. Lips and eyeliner overdrawn to the max.” (Something I can definitely appreciate!) M·A·C Face and Body Foundation was applied to the entire face, while Sculpting and Shaping Powder was applied to the cheekbones to contour. Garland then applied M·A·C Eye Shadow in Vanilla and Pro Pigment in White onto the eyelid. A thin line of Eye Pencil in Ebony and Fluidline in Blacktrack were applied below the lower lash line and along the crease of the eyelid (winged out and connected to the outer corner of the eye). Eye Shadow in Carbon was then layered over the liner to set. Garland pressed Lip Erase in Dim into the center of the lip with the fingertip to mute natural lip tone. Lip Pencil in Stripdown was drawn just outside of the natural lip line for a fuller mouth. Lipstick in To Pamper (available in Fall ‘10) was then washed over the entire lip.

Proenza Schouler

M·A·C artist, Diane Kendal wanted “early 90’s grunge” for the look at Proenza Schouler- “moisturized face and a statement lip”. M·A·C Studio Finish Concealer was applied where needed while Blot Powder was used to set foundation and give skin a matte finish. Studio Finish Concealer in NC30 was applied to the cheekbones (for contour) using a #190 brush. Cream Colour Base in M·A·C Pro Dark Brown was applied underneath the eye, into the crease of the eyelid and at the top of the lash line, and blended with a #252 brush. Gloss Texture was then dabbed onto the eyelids. Lipstick in Charred Bed and Eye Shadow in Carbon were blended together and applied, with heavier intensity toward the center of the lip.

The good people over at M·A·C were kind enough to share their facecharts from the Fall 2010 shows during New York Fashion Week. Today’s facecharts include: Peter Som, Prabal Gurung, Doo.Ri, Alexander Wang, and Altuzarra, whose shows took place on Saturday, February 13th.

Peter Som

World renowned  M·A·C makeup artist, Tom Pecheux channeled his inner hippie for the look at Peter Som. Said the artist,” The look was uptown girl meets Woodstock.  A shimmery, golden eye to contradict the deep, dark purple lip.” Skin was mostly matte; a blend of  Studio Sculpt Foundation, Set Powder, and Iridescent Powder in Silver Dusk (brushed onto cheekbones) were buffed into the skin, leaving a powdered down but natural finish. After prepping the eyelid with M·A·C Studio Sculpt Concealer and Set Powder in Invisible, the artist applied Pigment in With Legal (from lash to brow and in the inner eye corner). Iridescent Powder in Silver Dusk was lightly brushed on to the inner eye corner and under brow bones. Eyes were then finished off with a coat of  Studio Fix Lash mascara (to both top and bottom lashes). Lips were lined with Currant lip pencil, followed by a healthy dose of Kittenish lipstick (applied with #242 Brush). Mineralize Eye Shadow Duo in My Dark Magic was lightly pressed onto the mouth for a bit of unexpected texture.

Prabal Gurung

M·A·C artist, Stevie Huynh described the look at Prabal Gurung as having “an android feel. Surreal skin with a matte, minimalist red lip.” Face and Body Foundation was set with Prep+Prime Transparent Finishing Powder for matte skin. To contour and highlight, Huynh applied a blend of M·A·C Pro Sculpting Powder in Sculpt, Pigment in Vanilla and White (Pro only), and Strobe Liquid (dabbed onto cheekbones and above the eye). After lining AND filling in the mouth with lip pencil in Cherry, the artist layered on Pigment in Red, for a super matte finish.

Doo.Ri

“This season we wanted to push it up-creating dramatic color with a glam rock inspired lip,” said Tom Pecheux of the look at Doo.Ri. Face and Body Foundation was applied to the face and neck (using the fingers for light coverage). M·A·C Pro Sculpting Powder in Shadowy was used (paired with #116 Brush) to contour the cheeks. A dusting of Pro Set Powder in Invisible finished the face. Eyes were bare, using only a blend of Face and Body Foundation, M·A·C Pro Set Powder in Invisible and Iridescent Powder in Silver Dusk. For the “glam rock lip”, Pecheux applied lip pencil in Cherry paired with matte lipstick in Ruby Woo. A touch of Pro Glitter in Turquoise and 3D Silver added texture and a pop of excitement to the mouth.

Alexander Wang

M·A·C artist, Diane Kendal described the look at Alexander Wang as,” Early 90’s Kate Moss; all about fresh skin and a reddish brown, gorgeous eye.” M·A·C Select Moisturecover Concealer was applied only where needed, leaving the faces FRESH. Pro Cream Colour Base in Mid-Tone Sepia and Paint Stick in Deep Brown were blended together and applied to the eyelid as well as under the eye. Studio Finish Skin Corrector in Terracotta was dabbed into the crease of the eyelid and under the lower lash line. Gloss Texture was then added over the top of the Cream Colour Base and Chromaline in Black lined the upper lash line and outer corner of the eye. Lips were kept bare.

Altuzarra

Tom Pecheux combined “twisted, sophisticated, and gentle hard-core” for the look at Altuzarra. To prep the skin, Pecheux massaged M·A·C Careblends Essential Oils into models’ skin for a dewy finish. Studio Sculpt Foundation was applied for full coverage and Blot Powder Loose was dusted on to keep the look smooth. Eye Kohl Pencil in Smolder was smudged into the eye lid and penciled into the upper lash line. Lip Glass in Fancy Cat (available in Fall ‘10) was layered onto the eye lid (up to the brow bone) for a glossy effect and lipstick in Kittenish (also available in Fall ‘10) was smudged under the eye as liner . M·A·C Pro Studio Fix Mascara in Black Fix was then applied to curled lashes. Lips were minimal with only a touch of Lip Conditioner SPF 15 blended with foundation for a completely nude look.

The good people over at M·A·C were kind enough to share their facecharts from the Fall 2010 shows during New York Fashion Week. Today’s facecharts include: Costello Tagliapietra, Preen by Thornton Bregazzi, and Jason Wu, whose shows took place on Friday, February 12th.

Costello Tagliapietra

Rock maven, Courtney Love was the muse behind the looks at Costello Tagliapietra. M·A·C artist, Lisa Butler created “translucent, clean, pale skin with a strong red mouth.” Models showed off gleaming skin which was amplified by a touch of M·A·C Studio Moisture Tint and Strobe Cream. Eyes were left COMPLETELY bare and Ms. Love’s signature red pout was recreated with lipliner (slightly overdrawn at the lower lip line) in Redd and lipstick in M·A·C’s cult favorite, Russian Red.

Preen By Thornton Bregazzi

M·A·C  artist, James Kaliardos created a “romantic yet futuristic” look for the models at Preen. Says the artist, “The colors of the collection inspired the face-natural tones, with mauve, pinks, and lavender.” M·A·C Studio Moisturecover Concealer was applied to the nose, eyelids, and under the eyes for a satin finish. Blot Powder and Mineralize Skinfinish Natural was brushed on to control shine as well as contour. Eyes were a medley of winged out color which included: Pink Freeze, Beautiful Iris, and Quite Spoiled (a new addition arriving in Fall ‘10). For lips, the artist applied M·A·C Pro Cream Colour Base in Pink, dabbed onto the center of the mouth.

Jason Wu

According to M·A·C artist, Lucia Pieroni, the look at Jason Wu was “fresh faced and boyish-natural luminescence with a magical, metallic eye.”  M·A·C Select Cover-Up Concealer (applied only where needed) and Strobe Cream were used for a luminous, naked look. M·A·C Pigment in Golden Lemon was applied wet to the eyelid using Fix+ spray to activate the color. Pro Pigment in White was then pressed into the center of the eyelid. Finally, a touch of M·A·C Glitter in Reflects Gold was added to the center of the eyelid. Lips were practically bare, using only M·A·C Lip Conditioner, which was matted  to create a natural, wintery lip.

Vena Cava Fall 2010 at M·A·C & Milk

The description of the Vena Cava Fall 2010 collection is best said in the words of the designers Sophie Buhai and Lisa Mayock themselves:

“Fall 2010 started when we secluded ourselves in a house in Woodstock one long weekend. After researching the work of Sheila Hicks and female artists of the 70’s craft movement, we designed a collection for the Vena Cava woman to wear in her cabin upstate: pieces that read more minimal, American 70’s tinged and somewhat classic, but with singular Vena Cava detailing and a hazy rainy day color palette”

Now, when I hunker down in a country cabin, I’m certainly not wearing threads of this caliber. I’m rocking more of a sweatpant, jersey and flannel look, so I don’t mess up my best duds while collecting and chopping wood for the fire and collect burrs while I go on quiet nature strolls. But if you throw luxury into the mix, I kind of see what the ladies are getting at. More importantly, we’re not in the 70’s in an upstate cabin, and this collection is splendidly wearable now.

Vena Cava Fall 2010 at M·A·C & Milk

To live music provided by Southern California based band The Like, models graced the runway of Vena Cava’s first Fashion Week showing at M·A·C & Milk in dark wools, muted silks, rayons, twills and furs in this 21 look collection. Vena Cava’s familiar shirtdresses were again reimagined keeping the stalwart style new. High waists and short hemlines kept the moody ambiance of the collection from feeling too dark, while precise details like the U-shaped ruching on a  jumpsuit collar, the drape of a skirt or dress, the use of textured mesh on tops and the wolford tights kept the collection looking fresh. In addition, the styling with heavy jewelry, hats by our friends over at Yestadt Millinery,  and the bright, punkish individual rainbow stripes that were settled into the frizzy ponytails of the models kept the 70’s inspired looks firmly seated in 2010. My personal favorites were the numerous cloaks, the shirt dresses, the metallic skirts, and the skeleton print blouse and gown.

Vena Cava Fall 2010 at M·A·C & Milk

Check out the show’s finale walk in the video below. To learn more about the brooklyn based brand and their inspirations visit the Vena Cava website and blog Viva Vena Cava.

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