Rodarte Spring 2012 X NARS

NARS created the look for the Rodarte runway show. LEAD ARTIST: James Kaliardos for NARS Cosmetics . TREND: Navy-blue, smokey eye and lavender lips.

DESIGNER INSPIRATION: “For Spring / Summer 2012, we were inspired by Van Gogh’s brushwork within his paintings, said Kate and Laura Mulleavy of Rodarte.

LOOK: “It’s a really beautiful, round, smoky eye with gradations of blue,” said lead artist James Kaliardos for NARS Cosmetics “It’s like ‘Starry Night’ and then there’s this beautiful lavender lip, complemented by warm skin.”

Here’s How To…

James Kaliardos with model backstage at Rodarte Spring 2012: New York Fashion Week

FACE

· Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer – new for Spring 2012; for a similar affect try a light application of Sheer Glow Foundation

· Penny Lane Cream Blush

EYES

· Dark Rite Soft Touch Shadow Pencil – new for Spring 2012; for now, try Rue Saint Honore Larger Than Life Long-Wear Eyeliner

· Night Flight Single Eyeshadow

· Tropic Single Eyeshadow

· Rue Bonaparte Larger Than Life Long-Wear Eyeliner

LIPS

· Penny Lane Cream Blush

· Pearl Beach Cream Eyeshadow

· Nana Lip Gloss

images and information courtesy of talkignmakeup.com

Rachel Roy Spring 2012 Ready to Wear

Rachel Roy's collection this season didn't excite me as her past collections have. Base colors included the familiar black and white with a splash of turquoise, common this in Spring collections, navy, corals, and grey knit similar to seasons past Rodarte. Inspired by 1920's Vietnam, these pieces would make for great sleepwear. Slouchy jackets, relaxed suiting, mixed with mandarin collars and silk wrap blouses. My favorites, few and far in between, here they are;

Rachel Zoe Spring 2012 Ready to Wear

Having been a stylist for over a decade, and during that time working with a variety of fashion house and a vast range of celebrities with different style and preference. I believe Rachel Zoe's debut collection took all of those elements combined with mastery experience and produced an easy going, easy to wear line with something for everyone in all age ranges. This line didn't scream RACHEL ZOE, and seemed rather safe. The top hits for me were graphic print jumpers, maxi dresses, full skirts and sheer romantic blouses. Spotlighting on another micro trend seen this season on the runway is the use of maroon. In my mind when I hear maroon, I think 1970's polyester suits, and Three's Company Mr. Roper character. However, Rachel choices to pair maroon pieces with royal blue components made for very smart modern looks for Spring.

“But I don’t think any of these girls look anything like me. I want these girls to be cool and effortless and glamorous. I kind of wish I was that cool and effortless and glamorous!”-Rachel Zoe