When you think of American designers, it's hard not to think of Michael Kors. The New York fashion scene is heralded as classic and contemporary sportswear (and, no, I don't mean sweatpants and sweatshirts!) This has become the All American look- ready for work and play.
So it comes to no big surprise to learn that the inspiration behind the makeup for Michael Kors was “All American”. The eyes look can be described as “distinct luxurious, but not too heavy.” Dick Page, Shiseido's Artistic Director, created the makeup look this season. On the eyes, he blended together the
Accentuating Color Sticks in Bronze Flush (S1) and
Glistening Flush (S3) to create a warm, bronzy shade; he then applied the color all over the eyelids. Dick then brushed the
Luminizing Satin Face Color in High Beam Gold (BE206) over the eyelids to create a “halo” of color. Next, Dick used a fluff brush to apply the dark-bronze shade from the
Shiseido Makeup Luminizing Satin Eye Color Trio in Opera (GD804)* along the upper lash line and up through the crease, following the natural eye shape. A large fluff brush was then used to diffuse the color.
To line the eyes, Dick took the
charcoal shade from
Luminizing Satin Eye Color Trio in Fire (OR302)* and slightly dampened the edge of the shadow for intensity. Using a small liner brush, Dick used the damp charcoal color to line two-thirds of the upper lash line and the full bottom lash line. Then, Dick used the dark-
bronze shade from the Shiseido Makeup Luminizing Satin Eye Color Trio in Opera (GD804)* to blend over the lash lines to soften and diffuse the color. For the upper lashes, Dick gently curled the lashes with the Shiseido Makeup Eyelash Curler and then applied a coat of the Shiseido Makeup Perfect Mascara Defining Volume in Black (BK901)*.
*The Shiseido Makeup Luminizing Satin Eye Color Trio and the Shiseido Makeup Perfect Mascara Defining Volume will be available September 2010.
Model: Joan Smalls.
For the face, Page wanted it to look like “warm with a flush of bright color” so he applied a wash of
Shiseido Makeup Dual Balancing Foundation over the face and along the jaw line. Next he applied a mix of
Shiseido Makeup Luminizing Satin Face Colors in High Beam White (WT905) and
Soft Beam Gold (BE206) along the cheekbones and slightly under the eye area to create a highlight. Next, Dick applied a combination of
Shiseido Makeup Luminizing Satin Face Colors on the apples of the cheeks,
depending on each model’s skin tone. Shades used: Tea Rose (RS302), Orchid (RD401), Petal (RD103), Carnation (PK304) and Shell (GD809).
On the lips, he used Shiseido's Makeup Perfect Rouge Lipstick in
Caramel (BR333) with a soft fluff brush and then diffused the color. The Shiseido Makeup Perfect Rouge Lipstick will be available September 2010.
Pictures from Style.com
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