Simply put, Tracy Reese's Spring 2009 collection was inspired by nature and the shades of colors most prevalent during the spring season. I had the opportunity to speak with Mally Roncal (lead makeup artist) backstage about the makeup look, techniques and products used. Mally explained that the goal for the look was to keep the makeup very soft and beautiful, with the only emphasis being on the bold brows. Various shades of peach were used on the eyelids, cheeks and lips.
Brows were shaped and filled in, and strip lashes were used and touched-up with mascara. The upper and lower lash lines were lined using a black eyeliner and the inner tear line was lined with a brown eyeliner.
The cheeks were highlighted using a peach blush and the lips were kept very soft and natural looking by using a peach lipgloss with no lip liner.
All makeup used was Mally Beauty. I love the fact that Mally's direction for the show not only complemented the collection perfectly, but looked stunning radiant on all of the models, each of varying complexions.
I'm sure you all have figured out by now that I'm a fan of Mally Roncal, by the multiple posts I've done on her over the past few months (smile)! I was finally able to visit her beauty counter a Henri Bendel a few months ago and was not disappointed. Anyway, I was in CVS last night restocking my supply of Q-tips and discovered that she's actually a celebrity expert for the brand! Now that's a perfect fit! Here's one of Mally's tips she shared, with WWD Beauty Biz, a few months ago for keeping your makeup bacteria free: "Use Q-tips whenever possible. In a perfect world, if we were all kajillionaires, we could use our Kevyn Aucoin brush once and throw it away, but we can't. Q-tips get the makeup on and off and you can just ditch them." So true! I can't begin to tell you the many ways I use Q-tips! And for the price - we should all have an easily available supply in our bathrooms! Love it! Any Q-tips users out there?
(photo courtesy of nymag.com)
WWD Beauty Biz reports that Mally Roncal's obsession with staying bacteria-free, after having twins, directly influenced her launch of additional makeup brushes. In the current issue, Mally shared five tips for keeping your makeup bacteria-free:
1. Wash your hands with antibacterial wash. For my clients I use an antibac that smells like lavendar called Jao Hand Refresher. I put it on my hands and rub them together, then let it dry and put it over their faces. Not only do you kill germs, but you can enjoy a moment of peace.
2. There's nothing worse then looking in someone's makeup bag and seeing dirty, funky, crusty brushes. Either use a brush cleanser or wash your brushes in a gentle shampoo and then condition them.
3. Use Q-Tips whenever possible. In a perfect world, if we were all kajillionaires, we could use our Kevyn Aucoin brush once and throw it away, but we can't. Q-Tips get the makeup on and off and you can just ditch them.
4. Don't blow on your brushes! A lot of women get makeup on their brush and then blow on it. I just see the spit from their mouth on it. To get rid of excess powder, tap on the brush instead.
5. Anything you use in your eye area needs to be cleaned with each use. Sharpen your eye pencil right before or after you use it to take off what you just used on your eye."
I love and agree with Mally's tips! How are you keeping your makeup germ free? I want to know!
