This week’s music video comes from some singer called Ke$ha. The single, Tik Tok, makes absolutely no sense but I’m a sucker for an infectious beat and easy chorus. Not to mention her sequined jacket towards the ending totes had me wanting to scoop one up. Why not? It’s so on trend for Fall ’09…check out Philip Lim’s Fall 2009 collection…
For a more college budget friendly version, Forever 21 has got us covered with their silver 3/4 sleeve blazer ($32.80)
Enjoy the video! (feel free to dance in your seat at work…you’re not really doing anything important anyway ;)…)
The theme behind 3.1 Phlip Lim was collage with inspiration from the works of Picasso and the Cubism period. The pieces look different from every angle leaving a sense of mystery to them, while remaining timeless. The same idea is applied to the makeup.
An abundance of different textures- matte, sheer, shimmer and shine- were portrayed differently as the model moved around. The clothes, like the makeup, were meant to stimulate the senses, be emotional, and also to sympathize with current times.
The look is clean and textural, giving a sense that makeup is there but not detectable from the plain eye.
“The idea is not to be harsh. The look is part sheer with shades of green, brown and lilac fading into each other” said lead artist Lisa Butler for NARS Cosmetics.
The key points include highlights of iridescence and gold to the cheekbones, light liner (almost invisible) and peach lips. “There is some shimmer so when the face moves around, the light really captures it. But there are no lines- no eye lines, no lip lines.”
Face:
Mix a small amount of NARS Concealer with NARS Hydrating Moisture Cream to apply just around the nose forehead and cheeks
Blend NARS Luxor Multiple (new for Holiday 2009) with a foundation brush to the cheekbone moving down diagonally toward the lips and adding a little bit onto the lips for subtle highlights
Eyes:
Apply the golden moss side of NARS Camargue Duo Eyeshadow (new for Spring 2010) all over the eye filling in the crease with the sienna side
Depending on skin tone, apply NARS Mousson Cream Eyesahdow (new for Holiday 2009) to adjust the color on the lid
Using a NARS Smudge Brush apply D.Gorgeous Eyeshadow (new for Spring 2010) to the lower lash line adding intensity as need be (“It’s not a heavy liner, but it shows some color,” explained Butler)
Apply one coat of NARS Larger Than Life Lengthening Mascara to the top lashes
Lips:
Add a swipe of NARS Cruising Lipstick (new for Spring 2010) and some NARS Luxor Multiple (new for Holiday 2009) to a NARS Retractable Lip Brush and dab lightly onto the lips starting in the middle and working your way out
Finish:
Apply NARS Orgasm Illuminator (new for Spring 2010) to the face, concentrating on the cheekbones
Reapply both shades from NARS Camargue Duo Eyeshadow to the brow bones
The Look behind Phillip Lim for Spring 2009 was Eva Peron meets Juliet Lewis. It was all about giving the ’40s look in a more a modern feel and shape. “This look is very intricate but the off-center bun above the ear is a very elegant, sophisticated evening look.” - Odile Gilbert
Get the Look/Step-by-Step:
Step 1: Create a deep side part and section hair off behind the ear. Spray with Air Control Hair Spray and brush through to smooth.
Step 2: Create a high pony tail right above the right ear and secure in place with an elastic.
Step 3: Divide pony in half and roll each section around a “rat” (small hair sponge), creating a cylinder-like shape. Hold in place with pins and spray with Air Control Hair Spray.
Step 4: Repeat with other section of pony tail, creating a bow-like shape.
Step 5: Apply a small amount of Aveda Light Elements Defining Whip throughout remaining section of hair on other side of the head. Spray with Air Control Hair Spray before wrapping hair down and around the back of the head along the hair line, and up around the base of the pony tail. Secure with pins throughout to keep in place.
And for my guys out there reading this blog (do you exist???) I got you covered as well:
Step 1: Spray hair with water and comb through to moisten.
Step 2: Mix Aveda Men Pure-formance Pomade and Men Pure-formance Grooming Clay together in hands and comb throughout hair from top to bottom.
Step 3: Create a severe, deep side part and smooth using a fine tooth comb. Aveda Products Used: Air Control Hair Spray Light Elements Defining Whip
Odile Gilbert Quotes:
Q: What was your inspiration for this look? How did you collaborate with the designer o create the look? “The look for hair—like the collection, can be described as Eva Peron meets Juliet Lewis. We are revisiting the ’40s and giving it more a modern shape.”
Q: How could a woman achieve this look on her own? “This look is very intricate but the off-center bun above the ear is a very elegant, sophisticated evening look.”
Not only was the collection FAB, the hair and makeup on point, but those lucky enough got the motherload gift bags! The gift bag has a $250 value (one of the highest at Fashion Week). And it cam in an exclusive Phillip Lim organic tote!!
GREEN!! GREEN!! GREEN!!! I’m sooo happy designers are going green with me!!! In the bag: - AVEDA Dry Remedy Shampoo
