September 9, 2012
by Julia DiNardo
Day 2 of NYFW…I’m still smiling! Day 2 was heavily spent at the tents at Lincoln Center, and I got by with a little help from my friends, including the lovely Dana of Ted Gibson Salon, Söfft Shoes, Baume and Mercier, Sorelli, Shu Uemura, and of course, my Fashion Pulse Fiancé, whose duties largely include keeping me calm and making coffee for me in the morning.
I started Friday out with “second day hair,” so it was high time to try out the Shu Uemura Art of Hair Volume Maker Invisible Texturizing Powder. In a super soft brush format, it’s great for touch-ups on the go and for some instant lift, volume, and oil absorbtion. Let me just tell you that this little brush packs a POWERFUL punch, and each granule of formula really goes the distance. Later in the afternoon I got my tresses done at the Style Coalition Lounge by Dana of Ted Gibson, who added some sexy waves that I was LOVING!
I switched the bands of my new Baume & Mercier watch to a charcoal grey wraparound option, which looked great with the black, olive, and khaki tones in my look of the day.
And of course, some new Sorrelli jewelry to top off the look! A new Sorrelli cocktail ring and pendant fit the bill.
Striking a pose in the Mercedes-Benz area at fashion week-work it!
Outfit Credits:
Nicole Miller Dress
Söfft Brittania Black Wedges (Courtesy of Söfft)
Sorrelli cocktail ring and pendant necklace, MiMi by Sorrelli bracelet (Courtesy of Sorrelli)
Baume & Mercier Linea 10036 27mm Watch (Courtesy of Baume & Mercier)
-Julia DiNardo
February 20, 2011
by Julia DiNardo
[Image via Elle.com]
Carmen Marc Valvo‘s inspiration for hair and makeup at his F/W 2011 show was a ballerina just after a day of rehearsal. The designer teamed up with Ted Gibson Salon’s Devin Toth for a casual take on a pulled back look that is designed to move. The makeup team, lead by Romero Jennings for MAC Cosmetics, gave the models a fresh, wide-eyed look with a pop of blush on the cheek.
[Backstage images by Jen Paelmo]
To get the look:
Hair Products/Tools: Ted Gibson‘s hair sheet, build it blow-dry spray, beautiful hold hairspray, blow dryer, round brush, 1 inch curling iron
How to: Start with TG’s hair sheet to tame fly aways and eliminate static. Use the blow-dry spray for volume and movement before blowdrying hair using round brush to give volume to the root. Pull back a half-ponytail section of hair, twist close to scalp and pin to secure. Curl bottoms for extra bounce and movement. *Tip* Low on time? Devin says a securing hair in a top knot before bed will give the hair similar movement for those of us rushing out the door in the morning!
Makeup Products/Tools: Mac cream colour base, fascinating eye kohl, cremesheen lip glass, Mac 219 pencil brush, brownish taupe eye shadow
How to: Start with a good, dewy foundation and powder where needed. For the eyes, dust the browningh taupe shade over the lid with a fluffy eye shadow brush and take the color under the eye using a pencil brush like the Mac 219. Use the Fascinating eye kohl (white eye liner) on the bottom rim of the eye for a wide-eyed effect and apply mascara only to the top lashes to emphasize the look. Use your fingers to tap a pinky/peach blush onto the apples of your cheeks and finish off by tapping excess cream blush onto the lips and topping with Mac cremesheen lip glass.
-Jen Paelmo
September 21, 2010
by Julia DiNardo
[The author with Ted Gibson, getting hair prepped and styled for the show]
BACKSTAGE BEAUTY:
Backstage Beauty for Lela Rose this season was complete starting with skincare from Arcona, nails by Deborah Lippmann, makeup by Stila and hair by Ted Gibson. I was suuuper lucky to get to speak with all the “Keys” (head stylist/artist) Ted Gibson, and Sarah Lucero, key makeup artist. The look for nails was a soft coral color which tied in with the burnt sienna stained “velvet matte” lip. The skin was made flawless by prepping well with products by Arcona (the Triad Pads for removing makeup and the Desert Mist for hydrating and plumping – my two newest obsessions) followed by Stila’s One Step Makeup foundation for a natural matte finish.
The hair was big and sexy, but not in a Jerseylicious way…with a loose braid to the side and lots of natural volume through the top and sides rounded out the runway look. The complete beauty look complemented the collection through color with a bold lip and overall I would have to say I would DEFINITELY wear this look – the entire thing from hair to nails… and I may just do so tomorrow!
LELA ROSE RUNWAY SHOW:
Inspired by a feeling of Peruvian or Brazilian coastline meets tribal inspired patterns, the collection really showed a good range from casual to eveningwear. The color palette was vibrant and bold, featuring a deep forest green, bright fuchsia, vibrant coral, and playful navy. Neutral colors were cool in tone with a pale gold, light greys, and muted silvers, black and white. My favorite casual outfit was the short sleeve top with solid black stripes mixed with stripes of a mesh-like fabric, paired flowing floral shorts and neutral platform peep toe double strap shoes (Lela Rose for Payless!!). For evening, I LOVED the pale gold, deep V neckline, short belted dress with an off-kilter gather in the front. Overall the collection for Lela Rose SS11 was a very easy and fun collection that any woman could wear. Shoes displayed on the runway were part of the collaboration between the designer and Payless. I found this collection easy to relate to and something to be excited about after months of wearing your winter darks!
-Jen Paelmo
Jen Paelmo is FPD’s resident makeup artist and friend extraordinaire who not only has covered backstage for FPD but has also created some backstage beauty looks for the Spring 2011 runways. Check out her portfolio and work here.
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