FALL/WINTER 2014 RUNWAY WRAP UP

Photo Credit: Avon
With tons of shows during New York’s Fashion Week, it’s hard to pinpoint makeup trends because they can be all over the place: designers don’t really share their trade secrets, and often, makeup artists are given just minutes to decide which look would BE best for the overall show. But as always, there were a few well-marked makeup and nail motifs particular to the 2014 Fall/Winter shows. Here are a few standouts.
Perfect, Glistening Skin
One thematic constant that ran through many Fall/Winter 2014 collections was glistening, perfect skin.
Romy Soleimani creates flawless, snow-like skin for
HONOR. Photo Credit: Beauty.com
Backstage at HONOR, the models’ beauty looks reflected th
BEAUTY TRENDS: FASHION WEEK SPRING/SUMMER 2014

Photo Credit: Jill Stuart Spring/Summer 2014
It’s hard to believe that New York Fashion Week, which wraps up on September 12, is all about Spring/Summer 2014 fashion and beauty trends. While that season may seem like a lifetime away, it’s obviously never too early to start thinking about trends, and what not to wear.
After purveying the shows and schmoozing backstage, here are some of my fave beauty trends you’ll spy next year:
NUDE LIPS AND LUMINOUS SKIN
Thakoon Spring/Summer 2014
Many shows, from HONOR to VPL, shied away from the rich red or coral lips that were so popular last spring. Instead, the lip looks are more muted while eyes are more emphatic than last year. Says Romy Soleimani, makeup artist and creative directo
FASHION WEEK BEAUTY HIGHLIGHTS
From Lincoln Center to midtown, New York City is abuzz with Fashion Week Spring 2012, running from September 8 to September 15. Along with the fabulous fashions that we will be seeing this spring, beauty takes center stage at the runway shows. Here is a glimpse of some of the beauty looks making their way down the walks and platforms of the shows.
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GREAT LASH CELEBRATES 40th BIRTHDAY WITH LIMITED EDITIONS
One of my favorite products is celebrating its big 4-0. It’s Maybelline New York Great Lash Mascara, the cannon for all mascaras, as far as I’m concerned. In honor of the anniversary, Maybelline partnered with three fashion designers – Max Azria, Tracy Reese and Vivienne Tam – to create a limited-edition collection. The collaboration is a natural fit as Maybelline is the official cosmetic sponsor of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, which is taking place next month.
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