Carmen Marc Valvo Spring 2012 w/ MAC & Ted Gibson

I always look forward to Carmen Marc Valvo. Not just the show but the backstage. I know the clothes will be  beautiful and elegant and I get a chance to see them close up where you can really appreciate the detail . Then there is the adorable and fun team of Romero Jennings for MAC doing makeup and Ted Gibson doing the hair on behalf of Beauty.com.

This season's show makeup look is fresh and All American  with a bold lip and a lightly made up face. As Romero says in the video it's what many women do everyday. Foundation , mascara and a bold lip.  He debuted a new red lipstick from MAC coming in Spring , which is a red/coral hybrid called Scarlet Ibis.  He used Cherry lip pencil and Basic Red pigment over the lips. Skin has the new Matchmaster foundation , Taupe Sculpt powder  on cheeks for contour and Pearl CCB on top of cheekbones. The eyes have Coffee eye pencil , Omega eye shadow and Zoom Lash.

For the hair Ted was inspired by Peggy Lipton and her always perfect sleek hair .  He sleeked it back at the top to tuck behind the ears, leaving the back straight and shiny. He sprayed his own brand hairspray into his palm and lightly ran it down the hair for hold.

The clothes were as lovely as expected  and  there were more casually elegant looks like silk shorts and palazzo pants. The white/silver beaded tank dress was  a favorite  and it was  nice to see the models sporting flats and not teetering heels. That is All American. A pretty dress, flowing hair and  a sharp sandal.

Vena Cava and MAC Spring Fashion 2011

Vena Cava is always one of my favorite shows.  This season creators Sophie Buhai and Lisa Mayock were inspired by the Memphis design movement . The fabrics were flowing silks and gracefully went  down the runway. The makeup was hot , done by  Christian McCulloch  for MAC with hair by Ted Gibson and the  models looked gorgeous .

While we may be in  September, this is  great  summery look for next season. The orange lip is big for fall too though ,and it looks like it will continue into Spring.

The MAC lip and cheek products used at Vena  Cava are :

MAC lipstick in Morange and Neon Orange

MAC Mineralize Blush in Dainty

My favorite Vena Cava look was the last dress( shown).  Stunning  and the model shows the makeup perfectly.

Photos: NYmag and Heather Park

MAC & Ted Gibson for Carmen Marc Valvo Fall'10

 

MAC , led by Romero Jennings, provided the makeup and Ted Gibson the hair for the Carmen Marc Valvo show. The collection was inspired by the movie Lust,Caution and informed the look backstage. The hair was tucked into a bob and once again a bold lip was front and center. A great winged eyeliner was also done, with blocked out brows. Many of the models were wearing hats so Jennings wanted the makeup to pop from underneath the fedoras.

Cheeks were sculpted with Sculpt and Shape powders, # 44 lashes were trimmed and used and the lips were a combo of Beetroot pencil and a new burgundy lipstick that hasn't yet been named. The lips were then powdered to a matte finish. Fascinating eye pencil rimmed the inside corners to really open up the eyes.

Carmen Marc Valvo always does beautiful dresses, ready for the red carpet or special occasion, and this was no exception. That last image, the strapless dress with a fedora is a bombshell look straight from the '40s noir films.

All photos in show by The Beauty Alchemist