LYRA MAG.

Out Hotel, NYC It's been awhile since we were at a fashion event-at the Out Hotel's oasis-like verdant outdoor space -located to the far west of bustling Times Square... Lead MakeUp artist MAHASIN PHILLIPS Mercifully-the weather was sunny---and gave the INGLOT makeup team-led by Mahasin Phillips ..a no special lights needed-for the flawless applications on the models' faces. The focus -was on one element-the eyes-using a striking silver that worked on several skin tones. Think of it as the eye shadow equivalent of red lipstick-so bold-the rest of the face is kept neutral. Worked TOTALLY for the Brooklyn based designer- CRISTINA RUALES SS'16 collection. THE 411:  MAHASIN PHILLIPS---makes sure it looks fab on a screen too!  MakeUp by Inglot Lead MakeUp artist MAHASIN PHILLIPS The Inspiration: Flawless porcelain skin. A striking, metallic silver pigment blended onto the entire eyelid and...

Moynihan Station-West 33rd Street, NYC PART 2 ( Part 1 ) A  bit of a maze layout---backstage at the spacious Moynihan Station gave the teams of makeup-hair-and nail artists/technicians-some room to get the models ready, in time-for the Academy of Art University show. Highlights: THE MAKEUP by Victor Cembellin and the MAC PRO Team Groomed brows powdered+brushed, defined contoured cheeks in tawny bronze, black lined upper lids but nothing overly dramatic, neutral-slightly tinted natural lips... Victor Cembellin gives guys powder gets rid of shine A light attachment on an  iPhone...ensures the perfect 'face' when facing the runway lights...that can drown out makeup-even when a natural look is desired. Red carpet and to an extent-HD TV makeup is same--- backstage makeup staple Embryolisse, Evian spray water Bioderma mineral water- great way to remove models tough to remove makeup-maybe layered on from a prior show. ...