#NYFW
The first day of Mercedes Benz New York Fashion Week started with a bang! Normally I cover Fashion Week as press…this includes attending the shows, events, parties, and covering backstage hair/makeup. This year was quite different.
In addition to all of the above responsibilities…I was also Creative Director of Makeup for a New York Fashion Week Show – the Vessel by Lois Samuels
Working in this capacity was a great honor and a dream come true. As Creative Director of Makeup, it was my responsibility to design the runway makeup look, partner with the makeup sponsor to select colors, and lead a talented team of artists. Youngblood Mineral Cosmetics was the makeup sponsor…they are truly an amazing partner!
This is the face chart that I designed for the makeup look.
Lois Samuels asked me to create a look that matched the feel of her collection. I drew inspiration from the color palette and structure of Lois’ clothing line. In designing the makeup look, I introduced the idea of daytime smoky eyes, soft flushed cheeks, and a semi matte lip. To reflect the masculinity and menswear inspiration of Lois’ collection, we decided to go with with strong contoured cheeks and a well groomed brow. The skin was fresh and dewy.
The core products included:
All Youngblood Mineral Cosmetics –
- Natural Mineral Foundation
- Hi Def Hydrating Mineral Powder
- Liquid Mineral Foundation
- Mineral Primer
- Ultimate Concealer
- Mineral Rice Setting Powder
- Mineral Radiance in Sundance
- Minerals in the Mist
- Eye shadows – Merlot, Storm, Halo, Moonstone
- Eyeliner in Blackest Black
- Mascara in Onyx
- Brow Artiste
- Crushed Mineral Blush in Plumberry and Sherbet
- Liner in Pout
- Lipstick in Barely Nude and Cuvee
- Lipshine in Crush
- Lipgloss in Praline
Here’s the day in pictures:
Here I am sorting products for the makeup station
Orlando beautifying a model
Here’s Lois with actor Malik Yoba. He’s a friend of Lois’ and came to support her show.
You did an AWESOME job woman and should be very proud of yourself!
I am loving the look of Youngblood. Any recs for a NW47 girl?
Tiff – Youngblood does great eye shadows and cheeks colors for your shade. Foundations have recently gone deeper intone so I think you’ll find somethign for your NW47:)
congrats felicia! wow, you had an exciting day 1! great job!
go Felicia go!!!!! Congrats once again – loved this post!
awww, thanks Shana! Youre always a great supporter:) hugs!
Yay Felicia! Congrats and you look great,luv the green jacket and converse, my style. 🙂
gg – thanks and hahaha!
Congrats! Looks like a lot of work but a ton of fun.
Miss Pretty – Yes and hell yes!!!