For the second consecutive year, Mehron keyed the makeup for Toni Francesc. Francesc’s S/S11 line is entitled Urban Forest.
Key makeup artist, Jackie Mdligo, placed heavy emphasis on the eyes using colors found in nature and the forest. Paradise AQ in yellow, a color found in Mehron’s body paint line, was used to highlight the inner eye and brow, while Jet Black Eye cream, Metallic Shadow and Mehorn E.Y.E were used to complete the eye look. The yellow color is water activated and becomes more vibrant when it is applied wet. The Celebre HD foundation (click here for my previous review of this beautiful product) was used to give models a fresh faced look.
Jackie custom blended foundation and Bubble Gum Lip Cream to create a nude look on the lips of the 18 models. Mehron products provide great build-able coverage that stands up extremely well under harsh runway lights but they are also great for the everyday user.
Used on models for the runway:
- Celebre HD Foundation
- Velvet Finish
- Paradise AQ in Yellow
- Jet Black Eye Cream
- Shell Pink and Pink Coral Cheek Cream
- Bubble Gum Lip Cream
I thought the collection was absolutely breathtaking. Francesc used what appeared to be tulle, cotton, satin and silks to create fantastic pieces that featured creative draping as well as clean lines. The wood used in the collection was often the focal point of the piece and the wooden accessories made me fall in love with trees even more.
Shoes and accessories were provided by Chololat d’ Or and hair design was done by Salerm.
Backstage I spoke briefly with Designer Toni Francesc and through his interpreter he had this to say:
The line is inspired by nature and the main focus is to translate the forest into the city and ourselves. Through the line I want to bring a consciousness to recycling and nature. My favorite piece in the line is the last look, simple because it embodies the whole of nature. The last look represents a tree and life.
And here’s your backstage look at the makeup look as it was created:
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This post is written by ThisThatBeauty Contributor, Christene Carr. @ChristeneCarr on Twitter and on her blog, www.christenecarr.com
