Just as fabulous as the frilly frocks on the Marchesa Spring 2008 runway, were the soft fresh faces of the models who exhibited them.
Thanks to Stila cosmetics, we have the how-to in achieveing those beautiful runway looks — glowing skin, soft smoky eyes, delicate rosy cheeks and dewy supple lips.
It’s all about keeping it natural for spring — no-fuss brows, soft hues and sheer layers will give you the sophisticated girl-next-door look, sported on Marchesa’s spring runway (created by Stila makeup artist Talia Shobrook).
Face
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The look is clean, so use moderate coverage when applying Natural Finish Oil Free Makeup, $32. It is available in 12 shades, from a fair to a deep hue.
- Minimize the appearance of blemishes and dark circles around the eye area with Perfecting Concealer, $20. It is available in 12 shades from light to dark.
- Control oil and shine with Sheer Pressed Powder, $25. There’s fair, light, medium and dark.
Eyes Part I
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The eye shadows are applied with a dampened #4 Precision Eyeliner Brush, $18. It’s available in long handle for everyday use and short for travel.
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Two eyeshadows, $16 each, are mixed together with a #4 brush (above) and used to line the top and smudge the bottom of the eye. The colors used are “Grace” and “Jezebel.” Don’t forget the refillable Aluminum Compact, $2, to hold your eyeshadow pans (above).
Eyes Part II
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Use Smudge Pot, $18, in gray to line the eyes (Inner corners and rim of eyes only).
- Apply Major Lash Mascara, $12.50, to tint top and bottom lashes. It’s available in black and brown. (Ali Larter of Heroes is a fan of this mascara).
Cheeks and Lips
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Use Gel Cheek Color, $16, on the apples of your cheeks (Cherry Crush is listed on the face chart but will not be launched until spring 2008, meanwhile Cherry Flush is available).
- Set cheek color with Shadow Pot, $20, in honey along cheek bones.
- On the lips use the Lip Pot, $16, in Baie. Trace shadow (above) along cupid’s bow.
Face chart, application tips and product images courtesy of Stila cosmetics.
