François Nars, Founder and Creative Director of NARS Cosmetics for Marc Jacobs S/S 10
Trend: Theatrical Makeup
Inspiration: The look of the Marc Jacobs collection was inspired by the contemporary dancer, Martha Graham: Old-fashioned and theatrical but graceful and precise. At the same time, however, there was a darker side that was shone through: a quality of gothic romance. Ballerinas with a sense of mystery- as if part of them, along with some of their makeup, had been left behind on stage.
Look: Left-over stage makeup. The models weren’t meant to have perfect makeup- rather, they were meant to encompass a “just came off-stage” effect. “Dancers in theater and opera always have white faces, pointed lips and an eye that is drawn outward, not upward-it’s very theatrical, very ballet,” said François Nars. He stressed the importance of the eye for this look, noting that “the shape of the eyeliner is important- it should open the eyes, especially underneath. The slashes of white is something they used to do in the 70s- it brings a 3-dimensional feeling to the makeup.”
Face:Blend NARS Siberia Sheer Matte foundation onto the face
Set with NARS Snow Loose Powder(I really need to cave on this!) for a white, pirouette-clown look
Subtly contour and highlight, if necessary, with NARS Hungry Heart Blush Duo
Eyes: Dust the white shimmer from the left side of NARS Pandora Duo Eyeshadow on the eyelid Use NARS D.Gorgeous Single Eyeshadow (NEW for Spring 2010) in the crease
Using the NARS Eyeliner Stylo in Nuits Blanches on the top and bottom lids, follow the shape of the eye, elongating it just past the outer corners but keeping the line straight and out, never moving upwards.
Use NARS Black Moon Eyeliner Pencil to enhance the eye
After applying two sets of false eyelashes, apply one coat of NARS Larger Than Life Lengthening Mascara followed by one coat of NARS Larger Than Life Volumizing Mascara
Lips: Apply NARS Pop Life Velvet Matte Lip Pencil (NEW for Holiday 2009) to upper and lower lips, adding an extra layer on the top lip. Dab your finger along the lower lip to lightly fade the color so that the top lip is darker.
Using the NARS Eyeliner Stylo in Nuits Blanches on the top and bottom lids, follow the shape of the eye, elongating it just past the outer corners but keeping the line straight and out, never moving upwards.
Use NARS Black Moon Eyeliner Pencil to enhance the eye
After applying two sets of false eyelashes, apply one coat of NARS Larger Than Life Lengthening Mascara followed by one coat of NARS Larger Than Life Volumizing Mascara
Lips: Apply NARS Pop Life Velvet Matte Lip Pencil (NEW for Holiday 2009) to upper and lower lips, adding an extra layer on the top lip. Dab your finger along the lower lip to lightly fade the color so that the top lip is darker.
Credits: Nars
Labels: Marc Jacobs, Nars, Spring Shows 2010
posted by Annieytown @ 7:51 AM
4 Inspired Comments
4 Inspired Comments:
The thing about ballet makeup is that it's meant to be seen from about 10 meters away...
i love the eyes although the models look kinda freaky in the Marc Jacobs show -I think your blog is truly chic and unique and I would love for you to become a follower on my blog -http://cocobutterlipbalmx.blogspot.com/ - and comment on the posts..........
i think i had the snow powder years ago and i think i wasn't impressed (i don't remember exactly, b/c i have been using nars for more than 14 years)
i mostly like their color m/u
It's funky... I like it!! :-)
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