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Backstage Beauty Blueprints for Fall 2013 Polly Blitzer
Just like Frank Gehry and Frank Lloyd Wright created a blueprint before breaking ground, makeup artists create master plans of beauty looks long before a fashion show. These face charts help their teams visualize the colors, textures, technical aspects of the look. Here's a fascinating glance of these beauty blueprints paired with final looks.
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Marc Reagan for Bobbi Brown at WHiT Polly Blitzer
WHiT's collection, inspired by enchanted romanticism, channels the young and lighthearted British Marianne Faithfull. Marc Reagan created youthful, bright rosy cheeks, smoky nude eyes and a sheer pink lip.
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James Boehmer for NARS at Creatures of the Wind Polly Blitzer
James Boehmer, NARS Director of Global Artistry, created an "angular line that almost made the look hard, like a Teddy girl in the UK after World War II."
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Moani Lee for Hourglass at La Perla Polly Blitzer
Makeup artist Moani Lee created dramatic lips worthy of an Almodóvar heroine using Hourglass Cosmetics. La Perla designer Giovanni Bianchi was inspired by the moody color palette of Francisco Goya and the embellished livery of bullfighters.
Key products:Photo by: Courtesy of HourglassKeywordsNYFW Fall 2013, makeup artists, fashion week, New York Fashion Week, backstage beauty, Nars, Bobbi Brown, mac, face chartAdvertisement -
Kimberly Soane for Bobbi Brown at Veronica Beard Polly Blitzer
Kimberly Soane played off references to the American Flag, bandanas, shearling and worn leather from the horse ranches of the west.
Key products:Bobbi Brown Navy & Nude Eye Palette (fall 2013)Bobbi Brown Pink Brightening Brick (fall 2013)Photo by: Courtesy of Bobbi Brown -
Uzo for NARS at Tia Cibani Polly Blitzer
Uzo, NARS International Lead Makeup Stylist, created this look with Man Ray and Art Deco in mind. "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."
Key products:NARS La Paz Pure Matte Lipstick (available in July 2013, part of the NARS fall collection)Photo by: Courtesy of NARSKeywordsNYFW Fall 2013, makeup artists, fashion week, New York Fashion Week, backstage beauty, Nars, Bobbi Brown, mac, face chartAdvertisement -
Bobbi Brown at Holmes & Yang Polly Blitzer
For the Holmes & Yang presentation, Bobbi created a dwey face and raspberry lip inspired by 1940s Katharine Hepburn. "They provided a nice balance against the masculine textures of the collection,” Bobbi said.
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James Boehmer for NARS at Carmen Marc Valvo Polly Blitzer
James Boehmer, NARS Director of Global Artistry, created a bold lip with luminous skin for Carmen Marc Valvo's "baroque with a punk edge" collection. "The eyeliner is a reference to a classic eyeline, but with a punk spirit, so it’s not perfect, not delicate. The girls look slightly haunted, but in a pretty way."
Key products:NARS Luxembourg Satin Lip Pencil (available March 2013)Photo by: Courtesy of NARS
