Backstage Beauty: @Lela_Rose's Spring/Summer 2014 Inspiration #NYFW

THE INSPIRATION: The work of contemporary Japanese artist, Yayoi Kusama, who has a unique approach to graphics and florals. The collection mixes feminine shapes with graphic cut outs that mimic Japanese wood cuts. The prints, materials, and cuts of Kimonos were also a main source of inspiration.

MAKEUP by Tina Turnbow for Beauty.com 

Skin prep: Organic pharmacy antioxidant face gel (for oil skin) Double rose rejuvenating face cream (for dryer skin)

Makeup:

·         Kevyn Aucoin Sensual Skin Enhancer

·         Kevyn Aucoin Celestial Powder in Candlelight (use in the inner corner of the eyes)

·         Kevyn Aucoin Loose Shimmer Shadow in Kunzite on cheek bones

·         Kevyn Aucoin Precision Liquid Liner to line eyes

·         Kevyn Aucoin Eye Pencil Primatif in Defining Navy (use on top of the liquid liner)

·         Kevyn Aucoin Expert Lip Color in Micavel (patted on the lips and cheeks)

·         Kevyn Aucoin The Lip Pencil, Peche (for a pop of color on the lips)

Hair by Esther Langham for Beauty.com using Alterna Haircare and T3 Tools

·        Wet hair until it is damp, but not soaked

·        Apply the Alterna Bamboo Volume 48-Hour Sustainable Volume Spray all the way through the hair, from roots to tips

·        Apply a small amount of the Alterna Bamboo Volume Uplifting Root Blast to the roots at the crown of the head

·        Flash dry hair with the T3 Featherweight Luxe 2i dryer, on high heat, using the large, rounded, T3 Anti-Gravity 3" Barrel Brush

·         Part hair into a deep part on either side of the head

·         Sweep parted hair across the forehead and ears

·         Lightly lift the hair by the ear opposite of the forehead sweep, to expose the ear

·         Secure hair into a very low pony tail at the nape of the neck with a thin elastic

GET THE LOOK: Nails by Katie Jane Hughes with Butter London for Beauty.com

·         Apply two coats of butter LONDON Nail Foundation to create a clean, nude base.

·         Place nail art studs on the pointer and pinky fingers of one hand and the middle and pinky fingers of the other hand for a sleek twist on a nude nail.