Despite the fact that there is about foot of snow on the ground, the fashion world never stopped! Here’s the makeup done by Uzo, NARS’ International Lead Makeup Artist, at the Tia Cibani show.
Uzo @Tia Cibani, image via NARS PR
The Inspiration…
“I love the 1920s feel to the collection, the nod to Art Deco, and the inspiration from Man Ray portraiture,” said Uzo. “I wanted a look that celebrated the beauty standard of that era but still keep things fresh and modern by pairing the bold lip with healthy, luminous skin.”
More polishes inspired by and taken off the runways of NYFW. I love the boldness and richness of a crème polish and Zoya has brought out 6 of them! I think that once you have a great formula and intense pigments, a crème can stand on its own!
I was so excited for this amazing opportunity! I was going to observe the madness behind the scenes!! So I hustled to Lincoln Center in the pouring rain to the Venexiana show, on Saturday Sept, 8th.
The makeup was being done by Mehron, which is a professional makeup line, known for their long-wear, theatrical, highly pigmented products. They are particularly popular amongst professional dancers. Did you know that Mehron was the brand featured and used in the movie “Black Swan” with Natalie Portman? I have tried a few of their products and they are amazing and well priced!
Anyway, the show was keyed by the amazing body painter/makeup artist Dani Fonseca. Venexiana is known for their rock and roll haute couture vibes, expensive fabrics with an edge and the makeup had to suit! Typically, from what I have seen, makeup on the runway tends to be fairly simple, very neutral on the lid, occasionally a bright lip, but the idea is to not to compete with the clothes, but Kati Stern, the creator of Venexiana, wanted a bold, smoky eye with standout lashes!
It’s also the launch of New York Fashion Week! Needless to say that Manhattan is buzzing!
There is also FNO in other cities across the US and around the world. Many beauty brands are bringing out limited edition or special edition items just for this night.
NARS Cosmetics has added two new products to their 413 BLKR collection, a Duo Eyeshadow and a Velvet Matte Lip Pencil. Now available at the NARS Flagship Boutique NYC, online at narscosmetics.com and select retailers (Saks Fifth Avenue, Henri Bendel, Barneys NY, Lord & Taylor and Bloomingdale’s).