New York Fashion Week is in full swing and the beauty looks this season are some of the boldest I’ve seen recently. Here are a few of my favorites.
Tibi is one of my favorite designers and I love their understated, simple vibes. The one painted nail in various colors – red, orange, blue and pale yellow – is an ode to effortlessly cool. Goodbye nail art, hello it girl chic.
You know that messy top knot you’ve been sporting at the gym and on the weekends? Well, that’s the new beauty trend for spring 2015. Paul Hanlon, Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Stylist for TRESemmé was the mastermind behind this hairstyle at the spring/summer Phillip Lim show. The ‘do was inspired by a cross between Stephen Klein’s 1990 photography and the romanticism of the Pre-Raphaelites, but with a punk edge. It’s a simple, organic and youthful look according to Hanlon. You would think this would be an easy tutorial considering how disheveled it looks but this tutorial is a bit more complex. Here’s how to get the look:
How do you feel about not taming your flyaways? Would you sport this hairstyle on the street?
On Monday we talked about pale blue nails and yesterday I shared my new affection for texturized ponytails. Today, I’m sharing with you my favorite makeup look from the spring/summer Rebecca Minkoff show. Stila always kills it with its romantic beauty looks. Sarah Lucero, Stila Cosmetics’ Global Director of Creative Artistry, wanted to complement the “bohemian pastels and gauzy romanticism of Rebecca’s collection.” Lucero focused on petal pink hues and softly illuminated skin with an unexpected sheen. If you haven’t already noticed from my beauty trend coverage, I have a thing for low-maintenance makeup routines. This trend totally fits the bill.
Here’s a breakdown of what was used on the eyes, lips and face:
Eyes Are The Window Shadow Palette in Mind
Smudge Stick in Espresso
Mile High Mascara
Color Balm Lipstick in Vivienne
All over Shimmer Powder in Kitten (I desperately need this!)
Stay All Day Foundation & Concealer
Backstage beauty tip: Lucero used an all over shimmer powder in Kitten (a best-selling Stila shade) to create a soft, dewy glow. Lucero recommends lightly dusting the warmer shade on the apples of your cheeks, and the lighter hue above your cheekbones.
What’s your take on this look? Would you try this at home?
I’m sharing another favorite beauty look I spotted at Fashion Week. Ladies, take note: it’s all about embracing our hair’s natural texture, regardless of how you style it. Paul Hanlon, Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Stylist for TRESemmé, created a look as if “she might have just stepped out of the gym.” Needless to say, I can get down with that. I rarely have time to polish my hair during the week and recently I received a few compliments when I wear my hair in a ponytail in the office. The Prabal Gurung spring/summer 2014 collection was inspired by strong, athletic and modern women and the structure of the ponytail is equal parts sporty and chic.
Here’s how you can get the look:
What’s your take on the texturized ponytail? Sound off in the comments below!
This is the first time not attending New York Fashion Week in about four years. While it’s always been a privilege to go, I had some commitments at home. It is kind of nice to be taking it all in from the comfort of my recliner. Backstage beauty recaps have been invading my inbox and I’m excited to share a few of my favorite looks. The pale blue nails at Costello Tagliapietra caught my eye immediately. While I have an appreciation for one-of-a-kind nail art, I prefer simple monochrome nail looks. It’s timeless, effortless and chic. Julie Kandalec for Essie layered Bikini So Teeny and Limo-Scene for a romantic and nostalgic look for the designer’s collection inspired by cinematic photography of the 1980s. Like I said, it’s nothing crazy but it’s totally attainable and easy to recreate at home. What do you think?
Here’s how you can get this easy look for your digits:
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