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ROOTS STUDIO NYC A K Beauty company (before it was trendy)-KISS Products-once again sponsored the 'fun-set' NYFW  shows---including  Alice and Olive by Stacy Bendet. The models were perfectly made up-nail-wise, in a glittery take on the French manicure...with sparkling tips on a soft almond shape nail. A semi shiny matte-deep pink-flattering for all skin tones was also a highlight.  PICTURED ABOVE: custom made press on nails- by GINA EDWARDS -a editorial fav manicurist... LOVE: these nails=subtle with impact-an exclamation point (nail wise) for women who like to be noticed but in a subtle way. KISS NAILS are widely available..ULTA and KISS.com are exclusively featuring the KISS Salon Acrylic French Nude Nails $7.99 (a seamless cuticle line makes these look like the real deal-with nails, 2 g glue, manicure stick and mini file ), Other styles (new GLAM Fantasy SpecialFX Nails ($7.99 28 nails, 2 g glue, manicure stick and mini file and Mega adhesive tab...

O ff The Runway Influences: Those catwalk and presentation shows that cobble up 6-8 weeks of media coverage-two times a year-serve as indicators for what's trending-in many different industries. True...many companies subscribe to the same color forecasters...but also- it's creative visual types-who are smart thoughtful, insightful and arty ...soak up inspirations from many areas. Travel, art exhibits, a book, a political awakening (movement)...sparks can ignite from within and in reaction to outside stimulation. PART ONE: Clean+Polished+Beautiful Plenty of not a hair out of place polished tresses-notable long hair extensions and down the back braids-parted in the middle low ponytails--- and clean makeup seen from big designer runway shows to smaller presentations. Paola Hernandez -beautiful knitwear/women's wear presentation-featuring Elisa Monte dancers-hair by Cutler, MAC makeup-was flawless. LOVE-modern clean hair-off the face-focus on a classic weara...

Skin looks natural and glowing. The look is accentuated by an ashy smudged eye inspired by World War II when women wore no makeup and used cigarette ash to give their eyes definition.”   —Lucia Pieroni using NARS Cosmetics

“The look is inspired by the accessories and water elements featured in the show. The eyelids are heavily glossed, which creates a wet, marbled effect that complements the jewelry." —Sada Ito, NARS International Lead Makeup Stylist

“She's a 1930s girl whose beauty is inspired by the 1800s. She has just been washed up to shore and her look is romantic, yet haunting, with slightly wet skin.” —Val Garland for NARS Cosmetics

Taraji P. Henson slayed on the Emmys red carpet in a show-stopping sunshine yellow dress by Vera Wang. PLUS The "Empire" mega-watt actress's- incredibly gorgeous hair and makeup was by super talented makeup artist  Ashunta Sheriff -using some of our fav products-beginning with prepping the skin-and makeup form the fab MAC collection that bears her name...for the perfect smoky eye-nude lip combo that's perfect for a big night out, anywhere. “Getting ready for the Emmys is actually a fun process,” shares Ashunta. “Taraji is very zen and relaxed its the glam team who’s not. We listen to great music and laugh but most importantly she makes sure we have fun.” SO TRUE!

Nars Cosmetics  “Radiant royalty.” —Andrew Gallimore, NARS UK Makeup Ambassador

BY NARS COSMETICS The skin has a rawness and the lips and cheeks a girliness.” —Mark Carrasquillo for NARS Cosmetics

"We matched the color of the eye makeup to the clothes and hair and created six different beauty looks using pastel colors. Lashes were applied to help define the eye, the face was kept clean with little makeup and the brows were brushed up and natural." —François Nars, Founder & Creative Director FACE:  Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer , Soft Matte Complete Concealer (New for Spring 2017, for now try  Radiant Creamy Concealer ),  Soft Velvet Loose Powder EYE LOOK 1 - PURPLE:  Desdemona Dual-Intensity Eyeshadow ,  Phoebe Dual-Intensity Eyeshadow EYE LOOK 2 - PINK:  Desdemona Dual-Intensity Eyeshadow ,  Phoebe Dual-Intensity Eyeshadow ,  Callisto Dual-Intensity Eyeshadow EYE LOOK 3 - SILVER:  Lysithea Dual-Intensity Eyeshadow ,  Interstellar Dual-Intensity Eyeshadow EYE LOOK 4 - GREEN: The right side of  Earth Angel Duo Eyeshadow ,  Tarvos Dual-Intensity Eyeshadow EYE LOOK 5...

There's a freshness and ease to the look with a focus on pinched cheeks, lips and a feathery brow. Some of the girls also have a pink, red-stain on their lips to create a bitten effect. There is something a bit 70's girl next door about the look but in a barely there sort of way.” -James Boehmer for NARS Cosmetics FACE:  NARSskin Aqua Gel Luminous Oil-Free Moisturizer ,  NARSskin Total Replenishing Eye Cream , Soft Matte Complete Concealer (New for Spring 2017, for now try  Radiant Creamy Concealer ),  Soft Velvet Loose Powder CHEEKS: Bumpy Ride Blush (New for Spring 2017, for now try  Orgasm Blush ) EYES: Bumpy Ride Blush (New for Spring 2017, for now try  Orgasm Blush ) BROWS:  Matte Eyeshadow  (shades Blondi, Bali, Coconut Grove and Bengali depending on hair color),  Oural Brow Gel LIPS (red): Famous Red Velvet Matte Lip Pencil (New for Spring 2017, for now try ...

““The SS17 beauty is inspired by capturing each model's youthful spirit. We wanted a beautiful natural glow that highlights their radiance.” – Kate and Laura Mulleavy LEAD ARTIST: James Kaliardos for NARS Cosmetics FACE:  NARSskin Luminous Moisture Cream ,  NARSskin Total Replenishing Eye Cream , Soft Matte Complete Concealer (New for Spring 2017, for now try  Stick Concealer ),  Soft Velvet Loose Powder ,  Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer CHEEKS: Bumpy Ride Blush (New for Spring 2017, for now try  Orgasm Blush ), Left side of Thessalonique Eyeshadow Duo (New for Spring 2017, for now try the left side of  Craving Dual-Intensity Blush ) EYES: Right side of Thessalonique Duo Eyeshadow (New for Spring 2017, for now try the right side of  Kuala Lumpur Duo Eyeshadow ), Belle-Île Velvet Shadow Stick (New for Spring 2017, for now try  Mediteranee Dual-Intensity Eyeshadow ),  Rue Bonaparte Larger Than Life Long-Wear Eyeli...

“ Modernizing the way we wear eyeliner, this season we played with the shape and left negative space on the eyes. Makeup is meant to look as though the girls danced the night away and their eyeliner stayed perfectly intact.” —Francelle Daly for NARS Cosmetics Products used... FACE:  NARSskin Luminous Moisture Cream ,  NARSskin Aqua Gel Luminous Oil-Free Moisturizer ,  NARSskin Total Replenishing Eye Cream ,  Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer , Soft Matte Complete Concealer (New for Spring 2017, for now try  Radiant Creamy Concealer ),  Stick Concealer ,  Light Reflecting Loose Setting Powder ,  Rigel Dual-Intensity Eyeshadow EYES:  Carpates Eyeliner Stylo ,  Minorque Kohliner ,  Audacious Mascara   BROWS:   Brow Perfector ,   Oural Brow Gel   NARS COSMETICS