Mercedes Benz Fashion Week, Lincoln Center -NYC
words/backstage images Judith Ecochard
Bright and early---
Bibhu Mohapatra's backstage gathering of models, hair stylists, make-up pros and nail technicians--all started up at 6AM.
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| AMIT ABRAHAM-lead stylist L'Oreal Professionnel |
We didn't-getting in to survey the bustling scene at about 7AM...impressed with the number of people and the number of cups of Starbucks coffee. Def a sponsor we miss ha ha.
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| True Grip Powder---new for 2013 by L'Oreal Professionnel- |
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| True Grip-"adds instant volume"---a powder...shaking it "...looks really bad backstage..." JOKE |
The geometric, graphic 'do, coiffed by led hair stylist AMIT ABRAHAM/
L'Oreal Professionnel-- got very smooth/sleek by using Mythic Oil Milk to protect the model's locks...and copious amounts of Freezing Mist and/or Architexture---for not a stray hair anywhere ABSOLUTE perfection...finished off with Perfect Shimmer for shine.
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| hair-center part, baby flat ironed smooth-then in two pigtails...braided ---before bring twisted and pinned into a low bun at the base of the neck. |
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| spray, spray spray---no strays |
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| Abraham and Joseph DiMaggio |
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| middle part... |
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| even naturally straight hair got worked over as the hair required precision |
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| Shorter hair can rock this graphic look-smooth---end slick behind ears |
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| Laura Polko-L'Oreal Professionnel---on right |
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| 3 pairs of hands to get this model's hair perfect.... |
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| one of our fav products....great to wear before hitting a swimming pool-unde swim cap |
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| braids-kinda in a figure eight pattern...well pinned |
Maybelline's make-up team-led by Gato---was most amazing as they were up late the night prior doing the visage for
Betsey Johnson's S/S 2013 runway fest/birthday party.
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| eye color extended out to temples |
A luminous look-a bit ethereal, imo---achieved by encircling the eyes with Color Sensational Lip Color in Shocking Coral and Fifth Avenue Fushia-with Magnificent Mauve patted on the lips. Bronzing powder -varied by skin tones---was used for definition on inner eye sockets and eyelids---as well as temples and cheeks.
And on the apples of the cheeks----a nice peachy pink...
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| lots of brushes-different functions... |
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| strikingly romantic make-up---but not too bold. In real life-just use the pink on the lids...and blend more... |
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| Gato-still smiling! |
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| in broad daylight-the look is def more editorial... |
On the nails-two coats of Maybelline's Audacious Asphalt---"...a balance grey-between black and white..."in keeping with the rebirth/reborn theme..."a
Luna moth into a butterfly..."
Clothes on the racks ---already making a statement--- the laser cut fabrics/leather...and the striking broken shards prints---often insert in panels on slim fitted day dresses and skirts---in several color waves...
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| close-up netted-lacy fabric detail |
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| laser cut black leather jacket-stunning |
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| United Bamboo sandals |
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| Bibhu Mohapatra intro'ed his plush leather clutches and handbags-in dramatic geometric shapes...and bold tones---including this terrific cobalt blue |
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| Butterfly Handbag |
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Chartreuse is another popular color for Spring 2013. Bibhu Mohapatra used also---one example, this glamorous evening gown with tulle underskirt---that would have looked amazing on Julianne Moore for the Emmy's---
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