nyfw spring '15 {beauty}: backstage at Alexander Wang

the Alexander Wang spring 2015 show was received with high praise thanks to its strong yet feminine pieces that were expertly structured, cool and definitely wearable. the collection was complimented by beautifully simple and modern looks created by artists from NARS and essie. 

Diane Kendal for NARS Cosmetics used the spring '15 collection as her inspiration to create a makeup look that highlighted and contoured to bring out the strength of each model's features.

products used:

face:

NARSSkin Luminous Moisture Cream

NARSSkin Optimal Brightening Concentrate

Radiant Creamy Concealer

Sheer Glow Foundation

cheeks:

Cappadoce Matte Multiple

the left side of Craving Dual-Intensity Blush {new for spring 2015; for now try Copacabana Multiple}

eyes:

Via Appia Larger Than Life® Long-wear Eyeliner

Iskandar Eye Paint

Cappadoce Matte Multiple layered with South Beach Multiple

on nails, Michelle Saunders for essie created a short, rounded length nail look for both the hands and feet. she layered the neutral tone of ridge filling base coat over au natural to complement the modern, active collection.

to create the look {hands and feet}:
1. apply two coats of au natural to clean, filed nails
2. next, apply one coat of ridge filling base coat in order to create the perfect modern,
neutral nail color
3. follow with good to go top coat

be sure to follow NARS and essie for more fabulous backstage coverage at ny fashion week via Instagram ~ @narsissist and @essiepolish  

info and images courtesy of featured brands' PR and style.com

Hair Trend Alert: Long Braids

one huge trend, seen both on the runways and red carpet, is long braids. celebrities Blake Lively, Diane Kruger, and Jennifer Lopez have all donned this glamorous look.





at the Cannes Film Festival, Diane Kruger donned a romantic, chic braid at the photo call for Inglourious Basterds...




at the VMA's Jennifer Lopez stepped out in a slick braid that fell into a loose ponytail...




at the Emmys, Blake Lively looked ultra glamorous in her glossy, long braid stemming from a tight ponytail...




and at the Alexander Wang spring 2010 collection, models sported long and loose side braids (also shown in the first photo).


"these long braids are a modern take on an effortless goddess look," says Renato Campora (pictured below) for Frederic Fekkai. "they are for a woman who wants to be chic but still having a little bit of fun."



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