LYRA MAG.

Metropolitan Pavillion, NYC Makeup legends, consumers and professional artists  descended en masse to West 18th street-for the discounts, educational seminars, and makeup demos (galore)...along side exhibiters from mega brands -NARS, Make Up Forever, MAC, STILA, Smashbox- smaller companies that are cult indie FAVS (Embryolisse, Bioderma, Lip Armour, Obsessive Cosmetics, Inglot, Mehron, Temptu, Viseart)--- and beauty emporiums (like fav Alcone, Nigel's Beauty Emporium, and Ricky's). To name a few. packed aisles---brisk sales- seriously even on a MONDAY special 10th anniversary products.... HIGHLIGHTS (in no particular order) Of course-the special effects demos got the most Instagram pics...multi-hour works of art on humans... airbrush for precise lines... Temptu Pro even the hair took two artist and hours.... from Cosmix School of MakeUp Artistry ---a gal's BF---what a guy! She told us that if she was working on a set-this wo...

Metropolitan West, West 46th Street, NYC A new venue-was a totally suitable and spacious two level locale for the Style 360 Lounge---that hosts a bunch of products and sponsors several fashion designers- every 6 months during NY Fashion week. Lead Creatives-James Vincent @jvincentmakeup (left), Orlando Santiago @ mr_orlandosantiago (right) MEHRON Makeup ably translated its potent professionally geared (theater, movie, special effects)- makeup---for the consumer market---and was the go-to brand for three fashion events that we attended: FTL Moda (bridal gowns by Jamie Elyse included), Want My Look ( by  Lilly Ghalichi  of reality tv show  Shahs of Sunset) , and the Elle Runway Collection by Kohls. FTL MODA (Made in Italy)…went for a a strong lip-eye…with fresh flushed  cheeks for a striking look that balanced a made up look with natural glowing skin. BOLD LIPS-L.I.P. Color Creme in Valentine ($7.95), Cheeks got a natural color via L.I. P. Col...