New York Fashion Week

Red Carpet Makeup: Lynn Collins at Mercedes-Benz New York Fashion Week

February 13, 2011 By Victoria 1 Comment

Lynn Collins at NYFW Max Azria F/W 2011 | Makeup by Victoria Stiles | Hair by Daria Wright | Kess Agency

Today I had the pleasure of working with a classic beauty, actress Lynn Collins, for her appearances at Fall/Winter 2011 presentations by Lela Rose and Max Azria at Mercedes-Benz New York Fashion Week.

We went for sultry smoky eyes, soft peach cheeks, and a rosy pink lip. Key products include FACE atelier Ultra Foundation, CARGO Cosmetics Essential Eye Palette in Warm Neutral, CARGO Texas Lash Mascara, Graftobian Hi-Def Glamour Creme Blush in Peach, and Graftobian Lip Color in Classic Rose.

(Right) Lynn Collins at NYFW Lela Rose F/W 2011 | Makeup by Victoria Stiles | Hair by Daria Wright | Kess Agency

Makeup by Victoria Stiles and Hair by Daria Wright at Kess Agency

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About The Author

Victoria Stiles is a make-up artist from Washington, DC working in New York and worldwide for commercial print, editorial fashion, red carpet events and weddings. Victoria’s client roster includes celebrities Roberta Flack, Jordin Sparks, Real Housewives of New York’s Jill Zarin, and publications Glamour, O Magazine, Vogue, Surface, Virginia Living, and Washingtonian. Stiles’ expertise in make-up is frequently called upon by local and National publications. Recent articles in Washingtonian, Real Simple, Women’s Health, American Baby, and Northern Virginia Magazine showcases and quotes her knowledge in make-up and labels her as an industry leader.

In addition to artistry, Stiles is a presenter for The Powder Group-- an organization uniting makeup artists worldwide with relevant industry information and career guidance. She has presented seminars nationally at The Artist Summit and The Makeup Shows.

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Filed Under: My Work Tagged With: celebrity, Fashion, lynn collins, Makeup, makeup artist, New York Fashion Week

Backstage: Carmen Marc Valvo S/S 2011

September 13, 2010 By Shiri 2 Comments

Carmen Marc Valvo designs for the red carpet evokes a 1960′s glamor in his new spring collection. Valvo joined famed celebrity hair stylist Ted Gibson as well as Romero Jennings for MAC to design the beauty looks for the show. I chatted with them backstage for a sneak peak at award season, spring trends and more.

HAIR: Ted Gibson reinvents the chignon once again – his now signature textured chignons are his style staple and rule the runways. The chignon can be traced to Ancient Greece – but for this “Camelot-inspired’ collection, according to the designer, this chignon is perhaps more rooted in the association with French elegance. And this collection was absolutely elegant! I wanted to scream “Bravo” as each model walked down the runway.

There was a little whimsy in this texturized reinterpretation of the chignon and a bit of the ends were left unsecured – giving it a more modern feel.

Only two products were used to create the look backstage: Ted Gibson Beautiful Hold Hairspray and Ted Gibson Just Build It Blow Drying Agent. No need for Aqua Net to keep these buns in place!

MAKEUP: Romero Jennings for MAC shared with me what’s hot right now:
IN: Bold Eyes
OUT: Strong Lips

Play up eyes with a palette inspired from the sea in teals and blues and get ready to bring back shimmer! His go-to item this season: new MAC Mega Metal Shadow in Dalliance. He used this generously all over the eyes and in the inner corners. He then opted for MACs Cream Shadow Quad in Lite Brite/Derailed ; Plum-ing / Washed Out.

Lips are nude in MAC Lip Colour in Super and cheeks are “just pinched” – a look we saw at many of the shows this season.

NAILS: MAC custom-blended a polish just for the show – it was a nude color that will not be offered at retail – don’t you hate that??

So get ready to glam up those eyes and pull back your hair this spring with looks straight from the runway.

Check out this BACKSTAGE Video by Shiri Sarfati filmed by Lawrence Aaaron Markovitz

Photos in this post: Lawrence Aaron Markovitz
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About Shiri

Shiri Sarfati is a beauty industry expert. She holds a Masters Degree in Cosmetic and Fragrance Marketing and Management from The Fashion Institute of Technology, as well as a Bachelor of from Columbia University, Barnard College. When she’s not blogging, she works with top salon and spas around the world with Repechage, her family business. She has been featured and quoted in The New York Times, Women’s Wear Daily, and SpaWeek Daily and appeared on FOX and CBS.

Follow her on Twitter @SpaHeiress
She also blogs on LydiaSarfati.com as well as her own blog spaheiress.blogspot.com.

Filed Under: Events, Fashion, Hair, Makeup Tagged With: 2011, backstage, carmen marc valvo, mac cosmetics, New York Fashion Week, nyfw, spring, summer, ted gibson

Get This Hot Summer Look: Kristen Stewart Messy Ponytail

June 22, 2010 By Victoria 3 Comments

It’s the hottest trend this summer, the messy “salt-water” inspired ponytail. K-Stew wore it to the MTV Movie Awards this year but I first noticed this look backstage at Lela Rose for Spring/Summer 2010.

The master at celebrity hair, Ted Gibson, was the key stylist backstage at Lela Rose Mercedes-Benz New York Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2010.

Check out this backstage video from Lela Rose with Ted Gibson and his creation for the show– messy inspired ponytail style. Now you too can get this hot look!

Filed Under: Hair, Hot Now Tagged With: kristen stewart, lela rose, makeup artist, mtv, New York Fashion Week, ponytail, ted gibson, victoria stiles

Gottex at Mercedes-Benz New York Fashion Week: Welcome Summer With A New Look

June 21, 2010 By Victoria 1 Comment

Backstage beauty at Gottex during Mercedes-Benz New York Fashion Week for Spring/Summer 2010. Black rimmed liner, glowing skin, and pale lips dominated the runway and complimented the elegant swimwear design. M.A.C. Cosmetics used exclusively for the makeup look.

Check out this behind-the-scenes video:

Filed Under: Fashion, Makeup, Skin Tagged With: backstage, mac cosmetics, Makeup, makeup artist, New York Fashion Week, smoky eyes, summer, victoria stiles

Beauty for Cause: AHAVA Hope Blossoms Bath Salts

June 15, 2010 By Victoria 1 Comment

Through the National Breast Cancer Foundation, AHAVA is helping to find a cure for breast cancer. AHAVA will make a donation to the National Breast Cancer Foundation in support of their mission to help fund research and promote education and early detection.

These bath salts are luxurious. I’ve had the opportunity to indulge in this relaxing formula during Mercedes-Benz New York Fashion Week in February. AHAVA was backstage at Yigel Azrouel treating the models to a variety of skin treatments for dry hands, arms, legs, and feet. I got to take home a sample of the bath salts and enjoyed every minute!

Now you can enjoy these fabulous bath salts from AHAVA and make a donation to support the National Breast Cancer Foundation and their mission.

Filed Under: Bath+Body Tagged With: ahava, bath salts, hope blossoms, makeup artist, New York Fashion Week, victoria stiles

New Work: Beauty Makeup with Sleek Ponytail using Moroccanoil

November 14, 2009 By Victoria 1 Comment

Lately it seems like you can’t go anywhere without seeing ads for a product called Moroccanoil– the latest in hair care products that comes in a pretty blue package sporting an orange “M” logo. Question, what really is Moroccanoil?

While backstage at Baby Phat during New York Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2010, I was given a full size bottle of this new hybrid product. I describe it as “hybrid” because of its finishing shine ability combined with flyaway control with a touch of texturizing serum. This product can work on all hair types and can be used to shape, smooth, texturize, de-frizz, and much more. There are endless possibilities for hair styles with this miracle hair care product!

For one of my latest shoots with photographer Nicholas LaClair, I wanted to create a sleek, tight-back ponytail on model Oksana. I immediately grabbed a dab of Moroccanoil, warmed it between my hands, and started to gently coat her hair with the product. Once the pony was set, I warmed another dab of Moroccanoil between my hands to seal the style. The result was a clean pony that was luminescent, healthy looking hair!

Here are some of our shots:

Photography by Nicholas LaClair
Hair and Makeup by Victoria Stiles Makeup Artist

www.MoroccanOil.com

Filed Under: Hair, Makeup, My Work Tagged With: baby phat, hair care, hair style, makeup artist, mer, mercedes benz fashion week, moroccan oil, moroccanoil, new york, New York Fashion Week, nicholas laclair, victoria stiles, washington dc

Rad Hourani: Backstage Beauty NYFW Fall 2009

February 23, 2009 By Victoria 1 Comment

Key Artist Hung Vanngo designed the look for Rad Hourani Fall 2009

Hung Vanngo, Key Artist for the Rad Hourani show at New York Fashion Week Fall 2009, chose a look that almost seemed transparent yet visibly defined. I was part of Vanngo’s team of artists and translated his designed look on two models (see below).

Key Products Used:

- M.A.C. Moisturelush Cream and M.A.C. Moisturelush Eye Cream: Applied liberally to the entire face and neck and eye cream was used to hydrate the eye area. More time was spent performing skin care vs. actual makeup application. The skin had to be ultra-hydrated in order to achieve the look created by Vanngo.

- M.A.C. Face and Body Foundation: Applied with the fingertips to the entire face, brushed over lips, and even the ears so the face virtually flowed into infinity.

- M.A.C. Pro Longlash in Barelash was used to block out the eye brows and blend with the rest of the face.

- M.A.C. Fix+: Vanngo lightly sprayed each model before they stepped out on to the runway.

Makeup on Model at Rad Hourani Fall 09 by Victoria Stiles

Runway Rad Hourani Fall 2009 - Makeup on Model by Victoria Stiles

Runway Rad Hourani Fall 2009 - Makeup on Model by Victoria Stiles

Filed Under: Fashion Tagged With: fall 2009, makeup artist, mercedes be, New York Fashion Week, nyfw, rad hourani, rad hournai fall 2009, victoria stiles, victoria stiles makeup

Alexandre Herchcovitch: Fall 2009 Backstage Beauty

February 22, 2009 By Victoria Leave a Comment

The look was clean and simple– not your typical fall look. Philippe Chansel, Key Artist for Alexandre Herchcovitch, created a look that made a subtle impact. I had the opportunity to be a part of Philippe’s makeup team backstage at Herchcovitch for the Mercedes-Benz New York Fashion Week Fall 2009 show. The picture of my model and my interpretation of Mr. Chansel’s creation (see below) was taken backstage by Beauty Editor, Lianne Farbes. Check out her backstage interview with Philippe Chansel!

Model Backstage @ Herchcovitch Photo: Lianne Farbes

Model I did makeup for at Herchcovitch Fall 2009

Runway - Getty Images

Filed Under: Fashion Tagged With: alexandre herchcovitch, fashion week fall 2009, makeup artist, mercedes benz fashion week, New York Fashion Week, nyfw, victoria stiles, victoria stiles makeup

NYFW: The Backstage Scoop

February 16, 2009 By Victoria Leave a Comment

Okay, so I didn’t pack light for this trip. With all of the events this week, I wanted to make sure I had some style since, well, it is Fashion Week! Thankfully I can name two times during this trip in which I may regret the fact that I massively over-packed — the climb up the stairs to a 4th floor walk-up upon arrival and once again for departure. I am proud to announce my battle with the stairway-of-doom is half over and I will not have to think about it again until the end of the week.

The upcoming week here in New York is going to be absolutely amazing. Mercedes-Benz New York Fashion Week Fall 2009 has officially begun (for me anyway)! I just had a brief sidewalk meeting with the Executive Editor of Beyond Beauty Basics about my schedule for this week and to receive my press pass for tent access. I am scheduled for backstage access to the Pamella Roland show on Tuesday and main tent access through the first half of this week. I will also be attending the Digital Moda Event where up-and-coming designers will be showing their designs to the online fashion publishing pros. Check BeyondBeautyBasics.com for the latest happenings here at Fashion Week and InsideTheTents.com for up-to-the minute Tweets, blogs, photos, and videos!

In addition to interviews and reporting, I will be doing makeup (that’s what I do best!) for two shows: Alexandre Herchcovitch and Rad Hourani.

For the latest on Fall trend, including makeup tips and tricks, check here on Backstage and Beyond Beauty Basics!

Filed Under: Events Tagged With: Beyond Beauty Basics, makeup artist, makeup artist victoria stiles, mercedes benz fashion week, new york, New York Fashion Week, nyfw, victoria stiles

New York Fashion Week: Officially On My Way

February 15, 2009 By Victoria Leave a Comment

main-tent Finally I’m on the train headed north for New York! After spending much of the day organizing and cleaning my makeup kit as well as some last minute laundry, I’m settled in on the train and underway! I realized I forgot one thing – my business cards! Having a wonderful husband at home is a blessing. I’m hoping he will be able to either Fed Ex them or send them with another artist who is on her way up here. Fingers crossed!