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NYFW Backstage Beauty: Get the Smolderingly Sexy Carmen Marc Valvo Makeup Look!

BreeBee@stylehive.com (Sabrina Newman) — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 06:20:40 PDT

Fashion Week is always a double-edged sword- on one hand, we get introduced to all these fabulous new styles and trends. On the other, we have to put our patience to the test during the months it takes for these new collections to make their way onto the racks. Fortunately the same standards don't apply to the makeup looks, which we can replicate right now! The Carmen Marc Valvo Spring 2009 collection merged soft femininity with edgy sex appeal, a consistent trend on the runways that is best described as fiercely fabulous. Lead makeup artist Tom Pecheux for MAC played with the idea of fusing disparate elements when creating the makeup concept, keeping the face natural and matte and creating a shimmery, wet smoky eye. The result was a smolderingly sexy look that every girl simply must master. Read on for a step-by-step guide to recreating this killer look.

NYFW Backstage Beauty: Get the Ethereal Tadashi Makeup Look

BreeBee@stylehive.com (Sabrina Newman) — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 10:14:40 PDT

The Tadashi Shoji Spring 2009 collection was all about natural femininity with airy colors and ethereal silhouettes that had a goddess-like feel with hints of flirty sex-appeal. Lead makeup artist Luc Boucharb for MAC drew upon the soft architectural concepts behind the collection when creating the look, which he described as "pure with a bit of naughtiness." The look was very natural, effortless and soft, and it's incredibly easy to replicate. Considering invisible makeup that lets your natural beauty shine through will never go out of style, read on for a step-by-step guide to get the look.

NYFW Backstage Beauty: Get the Rebecca Taylor Boho-Traveler Beauty Look

BreeBee@stylehive.com (Sabrina Newman) — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 06:15:40 PDT

The Rebecca Taylor Spring 2009 collection was inspired by the bohemian world traveler with relaxed, fuss-free looks and beautiful pieces that seemed haphazardly thrown together for an effortlessly fabulous look. Lead makeup artist Polly Osmond for MAC played with this world traveler theme, creating a makeup look that was very "lived in, kind of messy, and bohemian. It's pretty, but still youthful. It's not serious, it's kind of edgy and fun with a little sophistication." Click READ MORE for a step-by-step guide to re-create the look.

NYFW Backstage Beauty: Get the Beautiful Boho Milly Makeup Look

BreeBee@stylehive.com (Sabrina Newman) — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 04:20:41 PDT

For the Milly Spring 2009 collection, designer Michelle Smith gave boho a heavy 70's, ethnic-inspired edge with groovy shades, vibrant prints, and lots and lots of vintage-inspired embroidery and beading. To play up the effortlessness of the styles, lead makeup artist Romy Soleimani for MAC created a fresh, sun-kissed look with super bronzed-skin and eyes that were natural and infused with the perfect dose of sultry appeal. Click READ MORE for a step-by-step guide to re-create the look!

NYFW Backstage Beauty: Get the Tracy Reese Hair and Makeup Looks

BreeBee@stylehive.com (Sabrina Newman) — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 04:47:40 PDT

Inspired by the elements of nature, the Tracy Reese Spring 2009 collection marked a beautiful progression through the seasons with an array of romantic pieces that were both delicate and relaxed as well as and sophisticated and sleek. To enhance the theme of the collection, the hair and makeup was kept soft and natural with a subtle hints of drama. I got the chance to hang backstage before the show, where I spoke to the hair and makeup artists to get the 411 on how to re-create the looks. Click READ MORE for a step-by-step guide!

NYFW Backstage Beauty: Get the Vena Cava Egyptian-Goth Look

BreeBee@stylehive.com (Sabrina Newman) — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 08:17:40 PDT

For the Vena Cava Spring 2009 collection, designers Lisa Mayock and Sophie Buhai went for an "Egyptomania" theme with a gothic, mid-seventies twist inspired by movies like Lucifer Rising. From the clothes that had the phrase €˜I want this RIGHT NOW€™ playing over and over in my head to the smoldering makeup to the sleek and slightly undone hair styles, I absolutely loved every single aspect of this killer presentation. While we€™re gonna have to test our patience and wait a few months before we can snag the clothes, we CAN replicate the hair and makeup looks right now! I got the chance to hang backstage before the show to get the scoop on how to recreate the looks. Click READ MORE for a step-by-step guide!

New York Fashion Week Backstage Beauty: Get the Charlotte Ronson Runway Makeup Look

BreeBee@stylehive.com (Sabrina Newman) — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 08:23:40 PDT

The Charlotte Ronson Spring 2009 collection gave 90s grunge a modern spin with fun, youthful styles with a rebellious twist. Fittingly, the makeup look was inspired by early Madonna- strong brows, smoldering eyes, and contoured cheeks for a grungy, sexy, undone look. I got the chance to hang backstage before the show to see how Beauty.com makeup artist Tina Turnbow created the look. Click READ MORE for a step-by-step guide to replicate this smokin€™ style.

New York Fashion Week Backstage Beauty: Get the Natural-Glam Catherine Holstein Look

BreeBee@stylehive.com (Sabrina Newman) — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 06:23:40 PDT

For her highly anticipated runway debut, Catherine Holstein presented a collection for Spring 2009 that was the epitome of fuss-free, effortless glamour with beautifully crafted pieces that were beyond chic but still wearable. To complement her aesthetic, Catherine worked with Jane Iredale of the premier mineral makeup line to create a glammed-up look that emphasized natural beauty. With flawless skin, bright eyes, and berry-stained lips, this look is not only pure perfection, it€™s super easy to replicate as well! Click READ MORE to see how to get the look.

NYFW Backstage Beauty: Get the Julie Haus Hair and Makeup Runway Look

BreeBee@stylehive.com (Sabrina Newman) — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 06:13:40 PDT

The Julie Haus Spring 2009 collection was all about celebrating the rebellious spirit of women. Enhancing the fun, carefree, and slightly irreverent vibe of the fabulous fashions that lit up the runway were the effortlessly sexy, naturally undone hair and makeup looks. According to Dwight O'Neal, who created the makeup look for The Balm, €œIt€™s just very, very natural. Picture a model on a go-see and she€™s rushing getting in between places and she hops in a cab and just does her makeup really quickly- she throws on lip gloss throws on her mascara really quickly. So it€™s just the natural beautiful you shining through, not about the makeup.€� Read on for a step-by-step guide to replicate the hair and makeup looks!

New York Fashion Week Trend Report: Not So Lovely Leather

lisannebee@stylehive.com (Lisanne Silverman) — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 06:22:40 PDT

Remember that brief moment where leather got to ditch its rough-and-tumble persona because it played so nicely with spring's pretty dresses? Well, it's back to its bad self again, and to be honest we're a bit relieved. You didn't think it could pretend forever, did you? Matthew Williamson and Rock & Republic topped the long list of designers who made the runways more rugged this season with leather corsets, skirts, and pants that didn't spare as much as one curve, while Diesel Black Gold threw a shredded leather jacket over boyfriend jeans for a surprisingly put-together look- I'm hoping those two don't break up anytime soon. Alexander Wang's collection was low on leather as is typical for spring, yet a pair of leather pants with an exposed zip fly generated enough grungy sex appeal for the entire collection. Other notable leather moments: Yigal Azrouel's structural washed leather outerwear, and Ralph Lauren's tan leather and silk safari jackets. Expect to still see the leather jacket and dress combination come spring 2009, but don't be surprised when the dresses are a little less dainty, and the jackets a bit more dangerous. Click the SLIDESHOW to see the looks in action.