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Glossy Dark Eyes And Deep Matte Lips At Marc Jacobs Spring 2011

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For Spring 2011, in one of his most remarkable collections to date, Marc Jacobs toasted ’70s glamour, referencing everything from Jodie Foster’s character in Taxi Driver (think wide-brimmed hats and large floral prints) to Donna Summer’s “I Feel Love” single cover (remember the peasant-yet-haute feel of her bronzed brown, tiered ruffle skirt she wore in the photo?), Studio 54 glitz, the British Glam Rock movement (think David Bowie as Ziggy Stardust), and the luxe peasant look pioneered by Yves Saint Laurent (visualize peasant skirts, floral choker necklaces, off-the-shoulder blouses, and more).

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Periwinkle Blue Eyes And Static-Ridden Top Knots At ADAM Spring 2011

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To complement the ’70s, free-spirited but classic vibe of the ADAM Spring 2011 collection, the hair and makeup teams opted for a fresh, lived-in look: soft blue lids, neutral lips, and a static-y top knot ‘do.

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Nomad-Inspired Makeup And Bouncy Curls At Ports 1961 Spring 2011 Show

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In keeping with the desert inspiration of Fiona Cibani’s Ports 1961 Spring 2011 collection, lead MAC Cosmetics makeup artist Val Garland created a look that channeled a “nomadic gypsy jet-setter on holiday.” To create this look, she focused on juxtaposing shimmering bronze and copper shadows with soft, cool grays so that the contrast would create an enticing, subtle, demure smoky eye.

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Sneak Peak Of ZiGi NY Fall 2010 Collection

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New York City-based brand ZiGi NY has amassed a devoted fan base with its trend-driven collections, which forecast the most popular footwear styles and motifs for each upcoming season.

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Braids, Chignons, and Orange-Tinged Eyes At Alexandre Herchcovitch Fall 2010

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In a sea of conformity and bottom line-driven designs, you can always count on Alexandre Herchcovitch to  restore a sense of adventurousness and unbridled creativity to the runway.

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Sparkly Smoky Eyes, Lace-Covered Nude Nails and Curly Mops At Tracy Reese Fall 2010 Show

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Going into the backstage area for the Tracy Reese Fall 2010 show, which was held on Monday, February 15th at New York City’s Bryant Park, I knew to expect ultra feminine makeup and hair looks — but, since that’s quite a broad spectrum, I was curious to see exactly how that girlish charm would be manifested.

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Smudged Black Liner, Flesh-Toned Lips, And Messy Waves At Rebecca Taylor Fall 2010 Show

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Dark eyes and nude lips have been ruling the runway for Fall 2010, though there have been various iterations of this combination.

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Mad For Manga At Cynthia Rowley Fall 2010 Fashion Show

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It’s the theatricality of fashion shows, the performance art element woven into each presentation, that always lures me in, enticing me to look closer — it’s what makes my eyes twinkle with excitement, and what stamps a show into my memory bank (or, in the case, of those more lackluster shows, allows them to ebb away into oblivion hours after the finale walk).

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Horsing Around — The Hair And Makeup At Vena Cava’s Fall/Winter 2010 Show

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My absolute favorite makeup and hair look thus far were conceived for the Vena Cava Fall/Winter 2010 show held yesterday afternoon at Milk Studios in New York City.

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From Military-Inspired To Distressed and Personalized — A Look At Hudson Jeans’ Spring 2010 Styles

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Earlier today, I dropped by the Hudson Jeans showroom in NYC and browsed through their offerings for Spring 2010.

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