Text, Vivian G. Kelly
Backstage Image of Dick Page at work, Shiseido inspiration board, and Gordon Espinet with brush, J. Ecochard
Portrait of Ted Gibson, courtesy of Blue Sky Public Relations
Face chart and backstage image of model at Lela Rose, courtesy of beauty.com
MAKEUP MASTER#1, DICK PAGE, Artistic Director for Shiseido the Makeup
THE SHOW: United Bamboo
TIME/PLACE: Saturday, Feb. 2nd @ 1:00pm
The Altman Building, 135 W. 18th Street
THE DIRECTION: This was a no brainer for Mr. Page, as he’d already done this look before, in an editorial of Self Service Magazine. Mr. Page, laughed, “Oh yeah, I can do THAT!” when the designers requested the teenage girls playing with bold makeup crossed with going to the disco look. Central was Shiseido Hydra Powder cream to shadow eye shadow in “Clover Dew” [H13] The color lasts an impressive 8 hours and the moisturizing effect increases significantly after 4 days of use. The cream to shadow goes on very smoothly and has proprietary technology only found in Shiseido products. The formula is made possible with Shiseido’s exclusive W/O Solid Emulsion Formula Mechanism.
Add lip balm and the look is complete.
ABOUT DICK PAGE: Fast Facts
After breaking into the beauty biz in London and working with top talents [fashion stylist Melanie Ward, and photographers Corinne Day, David Sims, Juergen Teller, Inez Van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin and just about any famous fashion photographer you can name] on countless Vogue, W, and Bazaar editorials, Page joined Shiseido Company Ltd. His first assignment: to take charge of developing the pre-existing INOUI line, a premiere cosmetics brand sold in Japan. He became INOUI’s Artistic Director in 2002 and helped transform and completely redesign the line, which was entitled, INOUI ID.
Last year, Page was named Artistic Director for Shiseido the Makeup, [Shisedio’s global color collection].
In spite of his impressive CV, Mr. Page is a down to earth guy who offers like-minded advice in his column in Allure, “The Makeup Guy”, dedicated to advice on color tips and trends.
ON DICK’S RUNWAY SHOW ROSTER FOR Fall 2008:
Michael Kors, Narciso Rodriguez and Marc Jacobs, and United Bamboo, & that’s just in New York!
PRODUCT INFORMATION:
Shiseido Hydra Powder cream to shadow eye shadows retail for $23 each, 4 new shades available for Spring/Summer 2008.
www.sephora.com
MAKEUP MASTER#2, GORDON ESPINET, Executive Director, M.A.C. New York
THE SHOW: Three As Four
TIME/PLACE: Saturday, Feb. 2nd @ 6:00pm
The Altman Building, 135 W. 18th Street
THE DIRECTION: Says Gordon, “It’s about radiance! It’s about, ‘Wow, those girls who have just come in from the cold are healthy and gorgeous.
GET THE LOOK: We chose this one because it’s easy.
To achieve the glow, apply M.A.C. mineralized blush [the 2 shades haven’t even been named, but will be available at M.A.C. counters this fall.
FOR THAT POP OF COLOR AROUND THE EYE: use Gordon’s new obsession, FAN BRUSH #205 to line eyes with M.A.C. fluid line in bright cobalt blue.
ABOUT GORDON ESPINET - FAST FACTS:
This Trinidad native is the Executive Editor for Makeup Artistry for M.A.C. Cosmetics and one of the most quoted and liked beauty guys in the industry. His upbeat attitude and witty quotes make any backstage he’s at a pleasure to be reporting on.
For some great quotes, visit www.thinkexist.com
Gordon’s famous for connecting with the real women who love and buy cosmetics too. Last Fall, Gordon and Mary Alice Stephenson, host of VH1’s “American’s Most Smartest Model” conducted a satellite media tour from a NY studio that taught women how to get the runway look-from fashion trends to makeup ideas – head to toe.
M.A.C. products available on www.maccosmetics.com
HAIR GURU TED GIBSON, Editorial Star and Owner of the Ted Gibson Salon
THE SHOW: Lela Rose
TIME/PLACE: Sunday, Feb. 3rd, @ 10am
THE DIRECTION: “Jerry Hall meets Park Avenue.” Two words: very luxe.
Ted boiled the look down this 1/2 up 1/2 down style for us into 3 steps.
STEP #1: Use Ted Gibson BUILD IT– a blow drying agent to prep and protect your hair before drying your hair – always a good idea.
STEP#2: Wipe hair with Ted’s Cool Must-Have Product, - Ted Gibson HAIR SHEETS. They're a MUST for for anyone who spends time on an airplane.
Ted used the hair sheets on the models’ over-stressed hair to give them a deep conditioning treatment in a jiffy. The single-use sheets contain a unique formula of amino acids, vitamins, extracts and oils resulting in glossy, polished hair.
STEP #3: After twisting half of the hair into an updo, keep it looking that way with Ted Gibson BEAUTIFUL HOLD, a spay that actually smells pleasant.
ABOUT TED GIBSON: Fast Facts
Ted Gibson is one of the most sought-after editorial, runway, and celebrity hair stylists in the business. His work has appeared in: Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, Elle, Marie Claire, Vanity Fair, Cosmopolitan, Rolling Stone, and Allure and he’s worked his magic backstage at runway shows such as Chanel, Prada, and Dolce & Gabbana. Ted’s also a sought-after celebrity stylist. Just a few heads he’s beautified: Angelina Jolie, Amanda Bynes, Demi Moore, Renée Zellweger.
Ted Gibson’s Salon is located at 184 Fifth Avenue, 2nd floor, NYC.
Tel: 212-633-6333
For a more complete profile of Ted Gibson, visit www.jedroot.com
THE OTHER HALF OT THE BACKSTAGE BEAUTY EQUATION AT LELA ROSE was the makeup that went with the “Jerry Hall Meet Park Avenue Look.”
Celebrity Makeup Artist and Beauty.com spokesperson TINA TURNBOW created this look using products by NARS based around a teal color that was a staple in Lela’s collection.
*An added bonus – teal looks good on everyone!
HOW TO DO IT:
- Smudge NARS Kaliste Liner around the eyes.
- Apply Nars Duo in Paris to smoke out the eyes using a NARS #12 brush.
- Apply NARS Crazed Blush to the cheeks with the NARS #6 Blush brush.
- Finally, coat lips with NARS Rose Birman and Greek Holiday.
All Ted Gibson products and all NARS products Tina used available on www.beauty.com