Aveda Twisted Ponytails Backstage at Jason Wu

Hello Divas!

Always forgive and let go.  Harboring anger and resentment only poisons your body and soul.

As promised, I am updating you Divas on some fabulous beauty looks being created for Fall 2011 at New York Fashion Week.  First up, hairstyles from Aveda:

At the Jason Wu show, lead Aveda stylist Odile Gilbert created a sleek and elegant gilded twist using Aveda Smooth Infusion Glossing Straightener, Aveda Brilliant Spray-On Shine, and Aveda Control Force Firm Hold Hair Spray.   Odile also coated the hair with 24 karat gold leaf to echo the gold accents and feathers from the collection.  Now walking around with 24 karat gold leaf in your hair is definitely not "everyday practical" but the twisted ponytail is definitely different and intriguing.





And of course Jason Wu is a fashion star and never disappoints.  Love these clothes!








All photos are courtesy of Aveda.


Toodles! 

New York Fashion Week Kicks Off Today!

Hello Divas!

Did you know positive energy is more powerful than negative energy?  If you don't believe me, just try it!

Today is the official start to New York Fashion Week.  I went two seasons ago and it was exhausting, exhilarating, beautiful and a once in a lifetime event.  Unfortunately, I have to work so I will not be in New York this season. Boo.  However, rest assured Luxetips will bring you the backstage and behind the scenes looks for Fall 2011.

For example, I just received word that ALL of Lancôme's national make-up artist including Daniel Martin will work together for the first time at the Chris Benz show.  Wowza!  Lancôme will showcase all of their new make-up for Fall 2011.  You know I love Lancôme and I can't wait to see the looks they create.

And if you don't know, Chris Benz is a fashion week sensation and is clothes are so creative and amazing.  I can't wait to see his fall line!

Photo Courtesy of Shopbop.com

Stay tuned for detailed beauty and style coverage of New York Fashion Week!

Toodles!

Mercedez-Benz Fashion Week: More of Lancome Backstage at L'Wren Scott Show Fall

Hello Divas! 

I hope your life is fabulous! Today is a gorgeous day so I am extremely happy.

Well Fashion Week is winding down but there is still more hot make-up looks to cover that have me anticipating Fall 2010. 

Lancôme  created the "smokin hot" make-up for the L"Wren Scott Show and they did not disappoint.  Lancôme Creative Director, Aaron De Mey, created a "glam rock" look that complemented L' Wren Scott's fabulously sexy clothes.

De Mey used Lancome Teinte Idole foundation (my favorite luxe foundation, it goes on like second skin) and Blush Subtil in Shimmer Mocha Havana on the cheeks.  However, the real star of the show is the Ombre Magnétique eyeshadow in Black used on the eyes. Love it!  This color is from Lancome Fall 2010 Collection and will certainly sell out. Check it out!

De Mey also used Ombre Magnétique, a gel-like shimmery shadow, in the inner corner of the eye.  Lancome's Hypnôse Drama Mascara completed the look.  The results? Sultry! 

The lips remained neutral and L’Absolu Rouge in Rich Cashmere and La Lacque Fever gloss in Sensation, on the lips.

The look was complete with a beautiful blue-grey nail polish.  Lancôme customized this color for L'Wren Scott.  This color does not have a name just yet, but be sure to look out for it this fall! I can't wait! 

Toodles!

Mercedez-Benz New York Fashion Week: Backstage with Lancome

Hello Divas!

I hope your life is wonderful! It is so cold but still beautiful and sunny!  I love the Sun!

Although I could not attend Fashion Week this Spring, I still had to bring you Divas details from Backstage.  I was fortunate to get the scoop on Fall Make-up trends created by my fav luxe beauty brand, Lancome. 

First up the Victoria Beckam Show.  Lancome lead make-up artist, Francelle, created a look that included nude lips, silver eyes, and  shimmery skin.  Francelle's inspiration for this look was 1930's Old Hollywood Glamour.  Francelle derived this inspiration from Victoria Beckam Fall 2010 Collection which had a "Dick Tracy" vibe.  The products used are as follows:

Lancôme Color Design Eyeshadow in Optic and Crème Lustré Lancôme --Lancôme Ombre Magnetique in Silver (NEW for Fall 2010)
--Lancôme Hypnôse Drama Mascara in Excessive Black
--Lancôme Ageless Minérale Perfecting and Setting Mineral Powder in Translucent
--Giorgio Armani Fluid Sheer #1
--Lancôme Blush Subtil in Miel Glace
--Lancôme Effacernes Waterproof Concealer (used on the lips)
--Lancôme L'Absolu Rouge Lipstick in Rich Cashmere

Here is the look!

 

The clothes!

 

  

 
 

Pure Hotness! These clothes are only for serious Divas! Yes, lounging in South Beach on a cool Fall night with my Louboutins and a hot dress! Yesssss!!! 

Lancome also created the look for the Chris Benz Fall 2010 Collection show. Lancome lead make-up artist, Daniel Martin, created a "Gothic Chic" look to compliment Chris's line.  This look included smokey eyes in hues of charcoal grey and chocolate and for the lips, a "gradated" gothy lip using a matte lipstick and topping it off with Juicy Tubes lip gloss.

The products used were:

-- Lancôme Ombre Magnétique in Black (NEW for Fall 2010)

-- Lancôme Color Design Eye Shadow in Guest List

-- Lancôme Le Stylo Waterproof EyeLiner in Noir

-- Lancôme Hypnôse Drama Mascara in Excessive Black

-- Lancôme Le Crayon Poudre brow pencil in Sable (used as lip liner)

-- Lancôme Color Design Matte lipstick in Bronze Show (available in mid-March, exclusively at Macy’s)

-- Lancôme Juicy Tubes in Hallucination

-- Lancôme Photôgenic Lumessence foundation

-- Shu Uemura Sheer loose powder

-- Lancôme Blush Subtil in Mauve Coquette  

-- Lancôme Blush Subtil in Cappuccine (for the contour)

-- Lancôme nail polish in Sweet Nude (part of a mini trio, new for fall)

The Look!

 

 I am loving this look for fall! As a matter of fact, I am going to attempt to re-create it pronto. I love make-up and this look is giving me so much inspiration to do it up!

The Clothes!

Toodles!

New York Fashion Week: Aveda Backstage At Christian Siriano

Hello Divas!

I am back! Yes I have been on a little hiatus, yes sometimes the Diva needs rest! But never fear, I am bringing my fab readers all the backstage hotness during Mercedez-Benz Fashion Week!

The fabulous hair stylists from Aveda, worked their magic at the Christian Siriano and Jason Wu shows.  And apparently up-dos will still be the trend for Fall 2010.  However, these up-dos are a bit more chic and glamourous!

When Christiano was creating his Fall 2010 line, he said his inspiration was "Parisian Women from the 1960s and the idea of getting "dressed up" from morning to evening."  "The line includes soft romantic shapes that compliment strong structured jackets, coats, and cocktail dresses."  Funny my friend Natasha and I were just having a dicussion about how women really dressed up in the 60s and our generation is so missing that. But I digress.   Lead Aveda Stylist, Antoinette Beenders drew from Christian Siriano's inspiration and created a 1960s Parision Glamour Wave Updo using Aveda Control Force Hairspray.  She said this look is great for a "very chic and glamourous evening."  I love it! Back to Glamour we go!

Simply Gorgeous!

Toodles!

Christian Siriano and Victoria Secret Beauty

Hello Divas!

I hope you had a wonderful Wednesday! Only two more days and then we all can just relax!

Today's post will conclude my New York Fashion Week coverage. One of the "hottest" shows around was the Christian Siriano show. As you Divas know, Christian Siriano was an instant hit on Project Runway and since he won the grand prize he has become a major celebrity and fashion designer. I tell you backstage and the line to get into his show was insane! Plus he did not disappoint. The clothes were GORGEOUS!!

I had the opportunity to interview Polly Osmond, the Lead Make-up Artist for Victoria Secret Beauty. Polly said her inspiration came from Siriano's collection which derived from his love of the beach and water. Polly also stated her inspiration came from the Almafi Coast which is Christian's favorite beach in the world! Nice!

To create the look for the show, Polly used Christian Siriano for Victoria Secret Beauty products! Yes, Christian has created a make-up line for Victoria Secret! She used Black Mascara, White eye pencil, bronzer and a highlighter for shading and pale lip gloss. I was particularly fascinated with the lip gloss. The color is called Embrace and it is a pale champagne color.

Here is the look

Polly working her magic

Here are the clothes!




Toodles!

Fashion Trends: New York Fashion Week

Hello Divas:

I hope your day is positive and filled with happiness! Well New York Fashion Week is coming to a close and I had the pleasure of getting all the inside scoop from my beauty blogging friends via Twitter! These ladies worked very hard to bring us the latest news and they attended some pretty fabulous parties too! I love it! Earlier this week, I talked about makeup trends for Spring 09 here. Today I am going to focus on fashion trends. Check them out below:

1. Elke of The Model Eyebrow states that sheer beautiful dresses were a hit for Spring 09. Apparently Tracey Reese's collection created quite a buzz. Check out Elke's review here.

2. Coutortue reports the label Milly by Michelle Smith featured luxurious bohemian clothes. I love this line! The colors in the collection are bright and vibrant and the clothes are free flowing. I am in love with the dress to the right. Fabulous! Check out the photo gallery from this collection here at Coutortue.

Toodles!

Photo Courtesy of New York Magazine.

Fashion Week: Spring 09 Makeup Trends

Hello Divas!

I hope your Monday is fabulous! As you know Fashion Week officially kicked off this weekend and I have been following my fellow beauty bloggers on Twitter and Inside The Tents to get the inside scoop! Of course, makeup is a hot topic and here are a few trends for Spring 09 that I just love!

1. Totally nude makeup. Erin of Scandalous Beauty reported that the not made-up look is hot for 09. The models in the BCBG Spring 09 show rocked this look. Thanks Erin!

2. Black eyes and pale lips. Elke of The Model Eyebrow reports that black eyes and pales lips with no blush is a makeup trend for Spring 09. I would modify this with a gray smokey eye and nude lip.

3. Pretty Peach. Apparently, peach eyes, lips, and cheeks are in for Spring 09. Mischo of Mischo Beauty reports that peach makeup was the theme at the Tracey Reese show. I LOVE peach. It just works on my skintone. But I think peach looks good on everybody. It is warm, fresh, and feminine. Visit MischoBeauty.com for pics!

Toodles!

Photo Courtesy of New York Magazine