The Bohemian look seems
to be back this spring, but it's not
the casual peasant girl from the village look we had a few years
ago; while clothes have easy, beautiful shapes, they are made from
fabulous fabrics, rich with details; and this is reflected in the
make-up for Spring 2005.
This spring, make-up definitely has a fresh feeling;
the way we'd
like to look when we wake up... From far away, the look seems to be
no make-up;, but get a little closer and if you have a
trained eye, you might see the magic. A soft glow which will make people
say,
ohmygod she's so pretty, instead of, pretty make-up. Here are a
few favorite products to help make people believe it's ALL you!
Starting with the essential
highlighter, Y.S.L.'s Touche Eclat.
Yes, we have mentioned it here before and I'm sure you've seen it
written up elsewhere. Why? Because it works. With a few clicks of
the pen, you can brighten up your face by getting rid of darkness
and discoloration on eyelids, under the eyes, around the nose and
chin, and the corners of the mouth, absolutely effortlessly. Its
smooth formula blends into the skin perfectly and never looks
cake-y. I'm very happy to report it is now available in three
shades. Shown here: the original No. 1. ($36.00)
Now that we've perfected our 'canvas', let's focus on the eyes.
A little mascara goes a long way toward making eyes look bright
and polished. Try, the 'Maximeyes' formula by Dior. It makes your
lashes look thick and amazing, like you were born lucky. ($22.50)
While not everyone can, or wants
to wear mascara, you would be
surprised to know the effect an eyelash curler can have on your
face. Many people don't realize, when their eyelashes are straight,
even if they are long, (especially the outer corners) they can cover
your eyes-- making you look sleepy and tired. It appears as if you
never open your eyes all the way. Curling the lashes visually opens
up the eyes and makes you look more awake. Not all eyelash curlers
are created equal, and one of the best, shown here, is by Shu
Uemura. With this curler your eyes can reach their full potential;
without channeling Betty Boop. ($16.50)
For the ultimate blush, if you can't
get it naturally; try NARS powder blush in Orgasm;. Often sold out, this
beautiful, shimmery, peach-y-pink color has reached cult status among
the beauty cognoscenti and is a staple in the kits of make-up artists
throughout the world. Just a sweep on the 'apple' of the cheeks and
the eyelids will give you that glow which will make people say,lucky
girl! ($25.00)
Although matte lips have
been in the editorial pages of most fashion magazines for a while now;
observe faces closely on the streets or any red carpet and you will
see shine. Featured here from the Chanel Glossimer collection, Murmure
or Whisper, a delicate light peach color. New from the Spring 2005
collection Satinette, a lovely pink. Use a Glossimer alone to enhance
your natural lip color, it won't feel heavy or dry. Remember: luscious
looking lips never go out of style. ($24.00)
To bring it all together, you
will need some powder. Not the
heavy, cake-y, turn yourself into paper powder; just a few dabs on
the T-zone to take down any distracting shine. Stephane Marais, the
French super-star make-up artist has his eponymous line now
available in the US (more on that later...) Featured here, Pressed
Powder in 0, for light skin. You might not be able to tell, but
there are two powders here. One side is matte, the other has a
little sparkle to it. Use the powders alone or together; the texture
is so light it's almost ethereal. Try using the shimmery side for
strategic highlights around the eyes or cheeks, or all over.
Dermatologist tested and non-comedogenic, just the packaging alone
is enough to make you smile; and that's always the best look of all.
($41.00)
Chanel, Christian Dior, NARS, and Shu Uemura cosmetics can be found
at most fine department stores and Sephora locations nationwide.
The Stephane Marais collection is available exclusively in the US at
Henri Bendel, in New York City. 1-212-247-1100. Or if you happen to
be in Paris, 217 Rue St. Honore, 01-42-617-322
