Chanel 2011 Paris-Byzance Metiers d’Art Show Makeup Looks

Photo Credit: Vincent Lappartient

The makeup Chanel presented at the Metiers D'Art Fashion Show in Paris was absolutely stunning. Global Creative Director of Chanel Makeup Peter Philips explains the inspiration behind the collection.

"The theme of the collection, Paris-Byzance is a great inspiration on it's own. The links and associations with Chanel are rich and plenty. Karl gave Sam (McKnight) and me a sketch giving us a rough idea of the direction he wanted for the look, from then the tone was set. Karl also showed us the world-famous mosaic portrait of Theodora, the Empress of the Byzantine Empire Mosaic from the Saint-Vital de Ravenne Basilica, which very naturally became the inspiration for the show's makeup. The portrait gave me a focus point: the red eye shadow/liner that she wears on the arch of her eyebrows. This look is all about light and rich textures. The choreography between gold, bronze, black and red can be easily personalized according to the desires of each woman."

Photo Credit: Vincent Lappartient

The collection will hit stores in June 2011. For now, you can watch the fashion show at Chanel's website.

Fall 2010 Makeup Trends: DVF's Shimmery Charcoal

Fall makeup is typically marked by earthy tones and dark liners, a distinct step away from the pastels of spring and bronze and brights of summer. As autumn approaches, it's time to change up your go-to makeup look. Diane von Furstenberg's Fall 2010 runway serves as the perfect example of classic fall makeup with a modern twist.

In an interview with Elle Magazine, DVF's makeup artist James Kaliardos said that the collection was inspired by the evolving women, much like a butterfly going through metamorphosis. While one typically thinks pastels when it comes to the word "butterfly", DVF's makeup definitely did not go down that road. Instead, Kaliardos opted for an edgier route - and below are how you can recreate these looks whether your budget is luxe or less.

The Inspiration

The Essentials

Make Up For Ever Aqua Black Waterproof Cream Eye Shadow, $22 Bare Escentuals bareMinerals Glimmer Ell-If-I-Know, $13 MAKE UP FOR EVER Glitters Gold 1, $13 Revlon 001 Nude Attitude Matte Lipstick .15 Oz: Beauty, $5.94 Yves Saint Laurent - Rouge Volupte (Silky Sensual Radiant Lipstick SPF..., $35 NYX Glitter Cream Pallete Paradise Ulta.com - Cosmetics, Fragrance,..., $5.99 Makeup and Cosmetics | Eye Shadow | Cream Eye Shadow, $1 shimmering facial whip clipped by salvsnena, $1

How-To:

• Begin with your most trusty eyeshadow primer. Since you'll be working with dark colors and this is a heavy look with lots of shadows involved, you want to be careful about flaking and creasing. A good eyeshadow primer will make the colors appear more vibrant, prevent creases, and keep your makeup in place all day long. I recommend Urban Decay's Primer Potion - an industry favorite - or E.L.F.'s eyelid primer, which comes at just $1 a pop and works almost equally as well as Urban Decay's. Apply primer all over the lids up to your brow bones and on the corners and around the lower lash line. Wait two minutes for the primer to dry before moving on to the next step.

• Layer black cream eyeshadow all over your lids with a shadow brush, blending up to the brow bones so that the color is heaviest closest to your eyes. A cream shadow works better than powder in this case because it allows for more layering (you'll be putting on more colors in the next step) and it gives a clean, gleamy look rather than the dry, shimmery look that most power shadows have. For a less daring look, use cream charcoal shadow instead.

• Wetting a liner brush, dip it in blue glitter and line your upper and lower lash lines, going more heavy on the upper lash line. Repeat with the green glitter.

• Using a shadow brush, dust some pearly white shimmer on the inner corners of your eyes to lighten up the dark look and give your eyes a fresh, dewy glow.

• Go for the nude look on your skin since there's already a lot going on with the eyes and finish off with nude lipstick.

Click here for complete makeup instructions and details on what products Kaliardos used.

Makeup Tips to Beat the Heat - Part One

Glorious summer is here. Goooodbye frat row, cafeteria food, ivy-covered buildings and helllllo internships, high school friends, and warm, breezy evenings of sipping cocktails by the pool. Whether it's reuniting with old friends, starting a new fling, or trying to impress your boss, looking good is as important as ever.

With record high temperatures popping up all across the nation, this is going to be one hot summer. And with the heat comes the responsibility of keeping your clothes on and your makeup fresh. We all know that high temperature is a catalyst for breakouts and runny makeup. For today, here's some tips on keeping your skin at its best and how to keep makeup from smudging during the summer.

Skin Prep

#1 Exfoliate

Never underestimate the power of exfoliation. In the winter, when your skin tends to be dry, over-exfoliating is definitely a no. However, in the summer, you can easily get away with using a facial scrub three to five times a week, depending on how oily your skin is. I've started using the Neutrogena Deep Clean Gentle Scrub five days a week and haven't seen a breakout since. Sloughing away the dead skin will make your skin look fresher and create a even base for applying makeup.

A loofah/bath sponge and a body scrub will also help keep your body smooth and beautiful. Bliss Lemon+Sage Body Scrub smells absolutely deeelish, but it's also very pricey. Make your own by mixing a couple tablespoons of brown sugar, some freshly squeezed lemon juice, a dash of olive oil, and a few sprinkles of sage.

#2 Moisturize

Some girls might skip the moisturizer since their skin is not as dry in the summer and they worry that using a moisturizer will cause breakouts, but I always recommend using a light moisturizer. Moisturizers can actually reduce the amount of oil produced by your oil glands by providing your skin with a layer of moisture. Go for something light so it doesn't feel too greasy. I'm a huge fan of Cetaphil's Daily Facial Moisturizer because it has an SPF 15 formula, so handy on the days when I'm rushing out the door without time to applysunscreen.

#3 Sun Protection

I'm sure you've all heard this a million times before, but never forgo the sunscreen! I used be a tan-aholic and didn't listen to my mother, never wearing sunscreen and frequently tanning at the pool. However, then I started breaking out one summer. After that, I dramatically reduced my exposure to the sun and started wearing sunscreen whenever I would be under direct sunlight. Now I no longer get breakouts and my skin looks smoother and younger, too.

When picking a sunscreen, try to get a separate oil-free formula to use on your face. Also, don't spend extra money to get a bottle with SPF over 45. Scientific studies have shown that sunscreens with SPF over 60 don't do much more than an SPF 45.

Makeup

#1 Base

If you want your makeup to last, it's essential to use the right base products. The magical product to your makeup routine is primer: facial primer and eyelid primer. These clear potions might seem like a waste of money at first, but they make all the difference. A good facial primer evens out your skin, makes concealer easier to apply, keeps your foundation from streaking, and prevents your skin from looking oily. A good eyelid primer keeps your eyeshadow from creasing and prevents that raccoon-eye effect: when eyeliner smears all over your eyes after a night of partying.

The eye primer of choice is of course the industry's cult product: Urban Decay's Eyeshadow Primer Potion. However, at $18 a piece, they can be kind of pricey. Victoria's Secret also has a great eyeshadow primer (now on sale during their semi-annual sale) and I've even tried making my own eye primer and it has worked wonderfully for me. As for face primer, MAKE UP FOR EVER's HD line is amazing and Benefit's That Gal also works wonderfully and comes with a pleasant scent.

#2 Conceal and Even Out

After prepping your skin with exfoliation and primer, use a concealer to even out dark spots and cover up blemishes. Try to get a concealer that exactly matches your skin tone or is even a tiny bit lighter. Never get a concealer that is darker than your skin tone because it will only bring out the spot you're trying to conceal.

Use a matte foundation to even out your overall skin afterwards. I recommend a mineral foundation because I find them to be less messy than liquid foundations and less likely to streak. Go for a completely natural formula as they can even be good for your skin. I recommend another cult favorite: Bare Escentuals bareMinerals SPF 15 foundation. This stuff really is amazing and it has even improved my skin since I've started using it a few months ago. Sephora has a bunch of Bare Escentuals value kits on sale for those who are new to the brand. They're definitely worth a try.

If you're looking for something inexpensive, check out Everyday Minerals. Their products are comparable with Bare Escentuals and you can order a generous sample size kit for just the price of shipping!

What are your makeup tricks for beating the summer heat?