Last week, the intense winter snow storm that has been raging on the upper east coast finally made its way to Ohio. Lucky us. I am aware that our storm is actually a whole different thing than the one that has been handing out adult snow days left and right to my cousins up in Boston, but you know what I mean. On the plus side, the snow was so bad most of the tri-state area got a snow day (or at least a half snow day). What did I do on my half snow day you ask? It just so happened to be Fashion Week in my favorite city on earth, so naturally I spent the afternoon stalking my favorite street style photog, Tommy Ton on the internet. Tommy Ton is featured on Style.com rather often, snapping some of the best street style looks ever to be seen. His best shots obviously come during fashion events, so it was just a happy coincidence that it was freezing cold during fashion week on the same day that I was off work searching for a little snowy street style inspo. What I learned: Judging from some of the outfits (or lack there of – lots of exposed skin), it is definitely true what they say. Beauty is pain and you make sacrifices to look fabulous. Some of these looks shocked me (how could you honestly be rocking a leather mini skirt in the SNOW?!), but mainly everything that I saw just made me crave designer labels… and large mug of hot chocolate. Here are some of my favorite looks that the it-girls and the fashion crowd were rocking up in New York City last week:
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Take a break from your typical brown neutrals for spring, this season it is all about using brightening neutrals to achieve a natural, glowing look. Think pastels like soft pink, soft beige and soft peach. It is about adding definition to skin without bringing in too much color. Good news and bad news for contour fanatics, the extreme Kardashian contour look is taking a back seat this spring. Luckily we have a new contour technique to wrap around our faces (full beauty tutorial coming next Saturday). To get to the bottom of these new spring trends, I went where I always go when I am in need of a makeover: straight to Danielle at the Nars makeup counter in Nordstrom. Danielle as I have mentioned before is my makeup guru and has been ever since we met at age 2. She is literally the only human on this earth other than myself that I will trust with my face, which brings me to our ‘No Makeup Makeup’ tutorial. Brought to you by NARS, Danielle and Nordstrom Kenwood Town Center. First thing is first about Parisian style: Skincare. Parisians have a very low maintenance style, which I believe is what inspired this new beauty trend for spring. They take impeccable care of their skin, their nails, their hair… themselves in general really, which brings us to our first step: Step 1: Invest in a luminous moisturizer – Danielle’s suggestion: Aqua gel luminous moisturizer (oil free). The aloe and wild rose extract in this moisturizer will help calm redness in the skin. Step 2: Eye Cream – Danielle’s Suggestion: Total Replenish Eye Cream. According to Danielle, eye cream is one of the most important pieces of this look, “You are doing your face a huge disservice if you are spending money on moisturizer to use day and night but skipping your eye cream. The area around the eye is what needs moisture the most – Do not neglect your eyes or you will be sorry in ten years!” Step 3: Primer – Danielle’s Suggestion: Light optimizing primer (oil free). This primer will help you achieve a lit from within glow without too much shine or that dewy look. Step 4: Complexion – Danielle’s Suggestion: Pro-prime Instant Line & Pore Perfecter If you are a normal human (aka not a high fashion model with perfect skin), this stuff will change everything you once believed about having to live with the size of your pores – it even ‘erases’ fine lines. This product helps you achieve the smooth, even texture that is so crucial to this look. At the very least, go to a NARS counter near you and try it for yourself (but be prepared to become addicted and not be able to leave without it). Step 5: Foundation – Danielle’s Suggestion: All Day Luminous Weightless Foundation Shake vigorously before using and you will only need one drop – for real. Even more exciting, this foundation is 16 hour wear (tested and proven by Danielle). Side note: Nars products are meant to be applied with your hands so unless you must, don’t use a brush for this. Step 6: Powder – Danielle’s Suggestion: Soft Velvet Loose Powder, apply with the NARS Boton Brush Setting your foundation with powder will stop your foundation from getting too concentrated in wrinkles or under eyes, keeping your entire complexion nice and even all day long. Step 7: Eyes – Danielle’s Suggestion: 1) Valhalla Eye Shadow – paint onto the lid and up into the crease 2) St Paul-de-Vance – paint into the crease of your eye 3) Larger then Life Long Wear Eye Liner in Rue Bonaparte – draw this liner in your waterline. This will erase that redness that makes you look tired leaving you with a refreshed, fresh look. Note that the ONLY liner we are using for this look is the nude liner in your waterline. 4) Define lash line underneath with St. Paul-de-Vance (or you could use some of your bronzer as an alternate). Step 8: Mascara & Brows – Danielle’s Suggestion: Brow Perfecter Fill in brows with your brow pencil, remember the key is to keep it natural to make sure you are not doing it with a heavy hand. Then swipe on some mascara, and voila! You are a refreshed, flawless Parisian inspired goddess and ready to take on your day. You're welcome. Tune in next Saturday for a closer look at the new take on contouring.
Xoxo, The Don |
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