The New York Public Library isn't just for book worms - it's where Ports 1961 showcased their Spring 2012 collection. I think the library first received major fashion cred thanks to Sex and the City. Before I dish on the backstage beauty I wanted to say thank you to Jeannine for letting be in her shoes for a week! It was so great being a part of SS 2012 NYFW and most of all being able to share my experiences with you!
The theme for hair, makeup and nails: futuristic luxe. As soon as I heard that term from Nonie Creme, Founder of Butter London, I just had mental flashbacks of The Jetsons and how I thought that by now I would have owned a flying car. To complement this theme, for the nails, Nonie used one coat of Chimney Sweep, a dark charcoal with a metallic finish, topped with matte top coat. Doing this created that velvety texture without completely losing the shine (Nonie was the hand model for the above picture). The focus for the makeup was having a bare face with a burst of color on the eyes using a vibrant metallic green eyeliner. Pat McGrath, lead makeup artist for Covergirl, used Intense Shadow Blast in everlasting green and create a thick line across the eye. Quick tip: if you're a beginner start off by playing connect the dots; make dots along the lash line and then connect them.
Lastly, the hair imparts a heroic sentiment with an east coast feel, says Guido, lead Redken stylist. Guido accomplished this by creating a 'faux ponytail'; he simply pulled the hair back without tying it. Guido also used barrettes, that he painted white, to hold the hair back. The look is no-frills, modern and elegant, a common theme I've seen this NYFW season. Thank you again for checking out my posts for Beauty Sweet Spot - hope you enjoyed them! xo
