How To : Hair At Jason Wu Spring/Summer 2011 Show

I am so going to try this hairstyle. It seems so easy but the end result is quite exquisite. Love love love it ! Thanks to the wonderful folks at Aveda for showing us the technique !

Aveda lead stylist Odile Gilbert created looping braids and twists finished with a chiffon ‘flower’ using Aveda Smooth Infusion Style-Prep™ Smoother,™ Aveda Air Control™ Hair Spray, and Aveda Control Force™ Firm Hold Hair Spray at the Jason Wu Spring/Summer 2011 Fashion Week show in New York.

“The Jason Wu hair look for this season is simple yet sophisticated, with 1970’s inspiration. We’re braiding chiffon—scraps from the collection—into the hair and twisting the ends into a flower. This look captures the happiness and excitement of spring and summer.” –Odile Gilbert for Aveda–Odile Gilbert for Aveda

HOW TO GET THE LOOK:

1. Prep damp hair with Aveda Smooth Infusion™ Style-Prep Smoother™ for smoothness and to tame flyaways. Use a fine-tooth comb to create a strong, clean part on the right side of the head and then blow dry straight using a Mason Pearson brush.

2. Pull hair tightly back and separate into four sections along the nape of the neck. Spray each with Aveda Air Control™ Hair Spray for shine and flexible hold.

3. Tie a long ribbon or piece of fabric—in a shade close to the hair color—around the top of each section of hair.

4. One section at a time, braid the fabric through the hair and secure at the bottom with an elastic. Leave excess fabric out at the bottom of each braid. Spray each braid liberally with Aveda Control Force™ Firm Hold Hair Spray for ultra-strong hold.



5. Collect all four braids and tie the fabric into one large bow at the end to create a ‘flower.’

6. Pull the fabric ‘flower’ upwards and secure at the nape of the neck with hair pins, creating beautiful braided loops stemming from the flower. Finish the look with Aveda Control Force™ Firm Hold Hair Spray.

AVEDA PRODUCTS USED

Aveda Smooth Infusion Style-Prep Smoother™

Aveda Air Control™ Hair Spray

Aveda Control Force™ Firm Hold Hair Spray

Q: What was your inspiration for this look? How did you collaborate with the designer to create the look?

“Jason’s collection was inspired in part by the 1970’s, so we wanted the hair for this season to reflect the hair of that era. Though the look is ultra-sophisticated, it’s also young and playful, with clean, slick hair in front and a mélange of braids and twists gathered into a gorgeous flower in back. The addition of Jason’s material completes the look, like chiffon highlights.” — Odile Gilbert for Aveda

Q: How could a woman achieve this look on her own?

“This look is very simple to recreate and works on anyone. Prep hair with Aveda Smooth Infusion™ Style-Prep Smoother™ and blow dry straight. Separate four sections of hair in the back and twist a piece of fabric into each. Leave a little fabric out at the ends and tie them together into a bow. Twist the braids up and pin to the back of the head. Set the style with Aveda Control Force™ Firm Hold Hair Spray.”—Odile Gilbert for Aveda

Love,
Indian Girl

NYFW Fall / Winter 2010 : Sephora Look For Dennis Basso - Dark Dramatic Eye With Pale Lips and Skin

The Look

The makeup for the Fall 2010 Dennis Basso collection was a dark dramatic eye paired with pale lips and skin. To create this face, the Sephora PRO Beauty Team led by Kabuki used the following products


For the eyes

· Make Up For Ever HD Microfinish Powder ($30)
· Givenchy Magic Kohl Eye Liner Pencil ($21.50)
· Make Up For Ever Aqua Cream Liner in Matte Black 1($20)
· Nars Cream Eye Shadow in Zardoz ($22)
· Sephora lashes ($8-10)
· Dior Diorshow Mascara in Black ($24)

For the face

· Kevyn Aucoin The Sensual Skin Enhancer (Now $31.50)
· Make Up For Ever Star Powder ($19)
· Nars The Multiple in Luxor ($38)
· Make Up For Ever HD Foundation ($40)

For the lips

· Nars Sweet Lip Lacquer in Sweet Charity ($24)

Love,
Indian Girl

NYFW Fall / Winter 2010 : Sephora Look For Charlotte Ronson - Natural Face

The Look

For Fall 2010, Charlotte Ronson wanted the makeup to be a natural face with a heavy eye. To create this face, the Sephora PRO Beauty Team led by Gilbert Soliz used the following products.

For the eyes

· Make Up For Ever Aqua Eyes in Pearly Brown 2L ($17) was used to create a soft, winged eye with added definition
· DiorShow Mascara ($24) was used to give volume to lashes and finish off the eye.

For the lips

· Sephora FACE Very Sexy Nourishing Lip Balm SPF 15 ($7) was used to give lips a natural, soft look.

Love,
Indian Girl

NYFW Fall / Winter 2010 : Bobbi Brown Look For Brian Reyes - Modern , Sophisticated & Edgy

"The Brian Reyes girl for fall is modern and sophisticated from head to toe, but she has an edge, which her makeup reflects. She's a very cool girl who is comfortable in her own skin." -Wendy Rowe for Bobbi Brown Cosmetics

Inspiration

Makeup for the Brian Reyes Fall 2010 collection captures the strength and confidence of the Brian Reyes woman herself. A fresh face showcases a dramatic eye. Top lids are glossed with aubergine and the lower lashline is lined with mint green shadow. Skin is clean and matte, and lips are a youthful pink, allowing the eyes to electrify with modern sophistication.

Products Used

Skin: Hydrating Face Cream ($50), Hydrating Eye Cream ($45), Foundation PStick ($40), Creamy Concealer ($22), Corrector ($22)

Eyes: Snow Shimmer Wash Eye Shadow ($20), Eggplant Shimmer Wash Eye Shadow ($20), Long-Wear Cream Eye Shadow in Aqua ($22) and Black Plum Kohl Eye Pencil (Black Velvet, Fall ’10, $22) as liner, No Smudge Mascara ($22) on lashes

Cheeks: Sandstone Blush ($20)

Lips: Beige Lip Color ($20)

Brows: Natural

Love,
Indian Girl

NYFW Fall / Winter 2010 : Bobbi Brown Look For Elie Tahari - Warm Metallic Hues

Inspiration

Tahari’s Fall 2010 collection is all about texture, and the makeup is no exception. Skin is velvety, soft and natural, with a dusting of blush on cheeks. Bronze and gold shadows are layered on eyes, reflecting metallic hues from the collection. Icy, shimmering lips add the final touch of glamour.

Products Used


Skin: Hydrating Face Cream ($50), Hydrating Eye Cream ($45), Foundation Stick ($40), Creamy Concealer ($22), Corrector ($22)

Eyes: Sandy Gold Long-Wear Cream Shadow ($22) and Chrome Eye Shadow in Gold on lower-lid, Bash Metallic Eye Shadow and Indigo Nights Metallic Eye Shadow as liner, Everything Mascara ($22)

Cheeks: Pink Rose Blush (Fall ’10, Denim & Rose Face Palette $60)

Lips: Ice Lilac Glitter Lip Gloss (Fall ’10, Denim & Rose Face Palette $60)

Brows: Natural

Love,
Indian Girl

NYFW Fall / Winter 2010 : Sam Brocato Salon For Nima - 70's Inspired Soho Chic Hairstyle

“Nima’s collection had strong design elements on the right shoulder and we decided that a low ponytail that fell on the left side was a perfect complement to the clothes, “ says Sam.

Inspiration

THAT 70’s SHOW
Take Lauren Hutton’s hair from the 70s, mix it with Blake Liveley’s waves of today, and you get the inspiration behind the hairstyles at the NIMA Fall 2010 Fashion Week Presentation. “We tried to create a look that was very modern and Soho chic, yet still had a 70’s feel to it,” says Sam Brocato.

How To

Sam and Matthew Fugate from the Sam Brocato Salon give step-by-step tips on how to achieve this trendy style at home.

STEP 1: GETTING READY FOR PRIME TIME
“I prepped hair with Brocato Back to the Beach Spray to give it volume,” says Sam. After spritzing the models’ hair with the spray, Sam used a blow dryer to set the wavy look.

Matthew Fugate used dry shampoo to add texture to the models’ hair. “I wanted to dirty it up and give it that ‘I just got out of bed look’,” says Matthew.

STEP 2: ON THE SIDE
“Using a large barrel curling iron, I took different strands of the hair and curled it to give it more volume and texture, “explains Matthew. “I created a deep side part and used a clear elastic to secure the low ponytail.”

To give the ponytail added chic factor, the stylists used strands of the models hair and wrapped it around the elastic.

STEP 3: LOCK IT DOWN
“Since this was a two hour presentation, we had to make sure that hair could keep its shape and style,” says Sam. He used Brocato Moveable Hold Hair Spray to set all of the models looks.

Love,
Indian Girl

NYFW Fall / Winter 2010 : Estee Lauder For Derek Lam

For the very first time in the Estée Lauder brand's 64 year history, they were at New York Fashion Week - sponsoring the beauty look (makeup & nails) for the Derek Lam AW 2010 runway show!



Inspiration

Bold blue eyes, copper lips, matte skin, bare cheeks and neutral nails ruled the catwalk at the Derek Lam Show.

Estée Lauder Creative Makeup Director Tom Pecheux lead a team of 15 artists to create the stunning look on 22 models - While famed manicurist Jin Soon Choi and her team polished their nails with a new color that was tested backstage!

"When Derek showed me the fabrics that inspired his Fall 2010 collection – bold and muted tones mixed with earthy pigments including terracotta, greens and browns – I thought the makeup shades should be complimentary. So we chose a blend of bold blue shadows on the eyes, shimmering copper lips and flawless, matte skin created with a light foundation -- an on-trend beauty preview of what we will see for Fall 2010." Tom Pecheux, Estée Lauder Creative Makeup Director.

Products Used

Eyes: New Estée Lauder EyeShadow Tested Backstage – Shades Launching Fall 2010
Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Eye Pencil in Midnight Blue
Estée Lauder TurboLash All Effects Motion Mascara in Black

Lips: Pure Color Crystal Lipstick in Crystal Beige

Cheeks: Bare

Skin: Estée Lauder Double Wear Light Foundation

Nails: New Estée Lauder shade Tested Backstage

Love,
Indian Girl

NYFW Fall / Winter 2010 : Odile Gilbert for Aveda - A Modern Twist On The Brigitte Bardot Pouf

Aveda lead stylist Odile Gilbert created a modern twist on the Brigitte Bardot “pouf” using Aveda Control Force™ Hair Spray at the ORGANIC by John Patrick Fall/Winter 2010 Fashion Week show in New York.

Inspiration

“Our collection this season is centered around big, beautiful hair that makes our hand-woven tweeds look happy. Despite some inspiration from Joni Mitchell, Lady Diana, and Brigitte Bardot, the hair look is modern—very young and fun, not polished or structured.” — John Patrick of ORGANIC by John Patrick

How To

1. Brush through hair and prep with Aveda Phomollient™ Styling Foam to add body and shine. Use a comb to create a left side part.

2. Divide hair into four sections: sides, back, and top. Fold the top section over the face and clip back to separate.

3. Backcomb the back section of hair with a brush to create messy volume. Spray liberally with Aveda Control Force™ Hair Spray for maximum hold.

4. Create an anchor by crossing bobby pins horizontally across the middle of the back section of hair, just below the crown of the head.

5. Using large hair pins, attach a hairdresser's sponge at the crown, where bobby pins are anchored.

6. Cross the right section of backcombed hair over to the left, pinning over the hairdresser's sponge with large hair pins. Repeat with the left section of backcombed hair, bringing it to right. Take all remaining hair in the back section and twirl to the left to create a French twist. Secure the twist at the nape of the neck with hair pins, creating a tail of loose hair draped over the shoulder.

7. Set aside a portion of hair to fall in front of the left ear, and brush remaining top section of hair over the hairdresser's sponge, Pin it into the French twist to create a “pouf.” Pull lightly with fingers to create loose, spontaneous volume. Spray with Aveda Control Force™ Hair Spray.

8. Leave wisps of free falling hair in front of the left ear, and loosely pin remaining pieces above the right ear. Finish with Aveda Control Force™ Hair Spray.

Products Used

Aveda Phomollient™ Styling Foam
Aveda Control Force™ Hair Spray (launching in June 2010)

Q/A

Q: What was your inspiration for this look? How did you collaborate with the designer to create the look?

“John Patrick and I were inspired by the idea of a young, teenage girl seeing a gorgeous, Brigitte Bardot-esque hair look in a magazine or on TV and trying it on themselves. It’s very spontaneous, cute, and modern. The look involves a messy pouf tamed by Aveda Control Force™ Hair Spray and a French twist in the back. The volume is impulsive and a little undone.” —Odile Gilbert for Aveda

Q: How could a woman achieve this look on her own?

“This look is especially beautiful for evening. Tease hair with Aveda Control Force™ Hair Spray and place a hairdresser's sponge on the crown of the head. Twist the sides of hair over the sponge from left to right, then pull the top section of hair over before securing with hair pins. Bring a piece of hair in front across the face and pin it in place, finishing with Aveda Control Force™ Hair Spray.”— Odile Gilbert for Aveda

Q: What is the inspiration for your collection? What is the look you are capturing?

“The inspiration for my collection this season is a hybrid between Joni Mitchell and Lady Diana Spencer, with a special focus on hand-woven Scottish tweeds.” — John Patrick of ORGANIC by John Patrick

Q: You have made a real effort to “green” your show this season. How do you feel about this accomplishment?

“Being sustainable and ethical is not a trend for ORGANIC— it has been the focus of our brand since it’s founding, an inherent part of our DNA that is taken very seriously. We are thrilled to be a part of Aveda’s Clean Water initiative this season—Aveda is an amazing brand that is wholeheartedly committed to the environment, and we are proud to be partnering.” — John Patrick of ORGANIC by John Patrick

Love,
Indian Girl

NYFW Fall / Winter 2010 : Bobbi Brown Look for Yigal Azrouel - Youthful, Fresh But Chic Makeup

Youthful, fresh but chic makeup with heavy focus on brows..." -Wendy Rowe for Bobbi Brown Cosmetics

Inspiration

Inspired by a collection rich in texture, the makeup for the Fall 2010 Yigal Azrouel collection is about the texture of the skin. Chic, yet effortless, skin is bronzed with emphasis on cheeks, and eyes are softly defined in beige and brown tones. Nude lips complete a fairly monotone, natural look, with the exception of a strong, linear, defined brow.


Products Used*

Skin: Hydrating Face Cream ($50), Hydrating Eye Cream ($45), Foundation Stick ($40), Creamy Concealer ($22), Corrector ($22)

Eyes: Suede Long-Wear Cream Shadow ($22) all over lid, Long-Wear Gel Eyeliner in Sepia Ink ($21) applied lightly and smudged on upper and lower lashline

Cheeks: Bronzing Powder ($40)

Lips: Hot Cocoa and Salmon Lip Color ($22 each)

Brows: Clean and brushed up with a touch of Long-Wear Gel Eyeliner in Sepia Ink ($21)

*Please note that the look contains products slated for Fall/Winter ’10, and that shade names and pricing will be confirmed closer to their release dates.

Love,
Indian Girl

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NYFW Fall / Winter 2010 : BCBG Backstage Beauty - Low Chic Hair Bun : How To ?

The modern, asymmetrical ensembles that ruled the runway at the BCBG show were completed with a contemporary, sleek hairstyle created by John Frieda International Creative Consultant Harry Josh.
Inspiration

“The collection had a clean, modern feel,” says Harry. “I wanted to complement that aesthetic with a very comfortable and effortlessly chic look. The inspiration came from the models themselves, who would come into casting and quickly pull their hair back into a bun. I really wanted to create a look that a woman wearing BCBG would sport herself, since the looks on the runway were also extremely wearable.”

Low Chic Bun : How To ?

Harry began by applying John Frieda’s Frizz-Ease Take Charge Mousse to dry hair and blow drying, using his fingers instead of a brush to separate the hair from the root and create texture. The technique was crucial to recreating the “pulled back” look any girl would get while styling her own hair.

Once the hair was secured in a low pony, Harry added a small amount of John Frieda’s new Root Awakening Strength Restoring Smoothing Lotion to the ends of the hair to ensure the tips were healthy looking and defined. He then wrapped the pony into a twisted bun, leaving the tips of the hair sticking out in a fan-like “fringe.”

“The fringe really completed the look made this low, classic bun a modern, chic style,” says Harry.

Products Used :

John Frieda Frizz-Ease Take Charge Mousse, $5.50
John Frieda Root Awakening Strength Restoring Smoothing Lotion, $6.50

Love,
Indian Girl