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BACKSTAGE MAKEUP NYFW SS'17 MANSUR GAVRIEL

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 ...

Backstage Makeup: RODARTE NYFW SS 17

““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...

Backstage Makeup 3.1 Philip Lam: NYFW SS'17

“ 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

AMPED UP DRINKS/EATS ATHLETE ESSENTIALS: PART 3

Regular regular coffee---is so basic... via GIPHY source plasticcherries.tumblr.com NOW: the everyday liquid of millions-gets reloaded with nutrients...as new power-punched drinks enter the markets (and mouths) everywhere. For athletes-these sips-delivering energy-make get daily health needs met-a whole lot  easier.  BRASSICA COFFEE All-Natural Dark Roast is amped up with a powerful 15 mgs of trubroc glucoraphinan from broccoli-in each K-Cup. Impressively,  the research on this anti-oxidant shows it boosts the bodies' natural defenses against pollution and scavenger free radicals- triggering an on-going anti-oxidant activity. The All-Natural Dark Roast version- is a blend of French roasted Central American, South American and African Arabica coffees. Taste wise-it's just like the regular ole' coffee we've had from most non-organic K®-cups...so no surprises -add what ever one usually does...notably-single serve is very h andy . MAMMA CHIA's MO is th...

AMPED UP EATS: Athlete Essentials Part 2

To carb or not to carb...that is the question for some athletes-especially the extreme controllers of their diet types...Paleos included. via GIPHY youtube.com Pasta not a biggie in our household-but we did a major rethink now that added proteins are naturally built -for more nutritious and satisfying servings. EXPLORE Cuisine ...gets it right for pasta lovers-and /or those with a no-no list of food ingredients-with its-non-GMO, USDA Organic, Gluten Free, Vegan, Kosher...yada yada yada-plant based bean and pulse 'pastas' -naturally embedded with protein from plant based legumes/beans.  Delicious-easy to prepare too-just cook in boiling water like one would the wheat based kind. No compromise on taste or texture imo-we served our Organic Chickpea Spaghetti up al dente with organic tomato sauce (just prepare and serve up with the extras-like you would any pasta)...and felt transported to Italy and the Far East where soybean noodles-and those super low cal ones made from...

ATHLETE ESSENTIALS: FUNCTIONAL FOODS

AMPED UP EATS BEAT the SWEET TREATS without benefits...but are just as tasty: new takes on ice cream, gelato...PLUS protein pumped up pastas and probiotic crisps. Part One Athletes-know that ' you are what you eat ' factors in big time to overall health and performance. Happily-functional foods-that are tasty-deliver guilt-free satisfaction in products that formerly might be considered off limits for those with gold medal focus. via GIPHY YUMMY- BRIO ! flavorful ice cream-reinvents what a healthy creamy dairy dessert /snack should be. Founded by twin bros Arnie and Ross Koss-two guys with a winning history of healthy eats (Earth's Best Baby Food)---BRIO is a decade's long effort of work-enlived with input by former flavor developers from fellow Vermont brand Ben & Jerry's- resulting in amazingly delicious organic whole milk (pasture raised cows) premium ice cream-with 20%-35% less calories and half the fat of typical whole milk brands,,,PLUS amped up...

BACKSTAGE MAKEUP/LOOKS ALEXANDER WANG NYFW SS'17

“The beauty inspiration is surfer, beach girl. It's that look and natural color that someone gets if their skin has been kissed by the sun.” —Diane Kendal for NARS Cosmetics FACE:  NARSskin Luminous Moisture Cream ,  NARSskin Total Replenishing Eye Cream , Sheer Glow Foundation ,  Stick Concealer CHEEKS:  Cappadoce Matte Multiple ,  Altai Matte Multiple ,  Vientiane Matte Multiple , Portofino Multiple LIPS:  Stick Concealer All products are available at   www.NARScosmetics.com