Runway Beauty D.I.Y.: Marc Jacobs

Marc Jacobs's spring 2011 beauty look played off of his glammed out 70s inspired clothes.  The eyes were a dramatic hunter green, offset by soft rosy cheeks and matte wine-stained lips.  This look would be perfect for any upcoming holiday parties, and I love the green smoky eye as an alternative to basic black.

To recreate the look, I began with my usual foundation and concealer routine.  The skin at Marc Jacobs had a bit of a dewy glow to it, so I used liquid foundation and did not set it with powder.  I made some attempt to conceal my eyebrows (the models at Marc Jacobs had theirs bleached), which wasn't so successful.  For a soft pink flush, I used a light dusting of Nars Orgasm blush, which was actually used on the models for the show.  Next, I focused on my eyes, using a green YSL palette (one of my favorite palettes--highly recommended).  I applied a thin layer of the darkest green all over my lid, then applied a heavier layer at the outer corner, into my crease, and under my lower lash line.  Next, I used a bright chartreuse color (sounds scary, but is actually quite flattering) on the inner half of my eye, bringing it around the inner corner.  Finally, I lined the waterline of my eye with a black liner and applied mascara.  For my lips, I used a sheer wine lipstick and blotted to get a matte finish.

I did not even attempt the giant frizzy hair, seeing as it required this preparation:

Camel Perfection

I hate to repost from another blog, but I saw this look on The Sartorialist and fell in love.  THIS is how you pull off the camel, cape, and lougewear pant trends all in one fell swoop.  Also, the bangs?  To Die For. This girl's effortless chic ensemble looks current and comfortable, and thankfully, easy to replicate. 

The base is a pale camel sweater in a lightweight knit paired with darker camel knit lounge pants.

J. Crew cashmere sweater, $168                                                     Mango pants, $65.34

A short grey cape, black suede pumps, and beige satchel finish off the look.

 

Nordstrom capelet, $118                                                   Pour La Victoire Irina pumps, $250  

Marc by Marc Jacobs satchel, $498

The pieces aren't as important as the palette--you can try this with any camel, grey, and black separates, as long as they have a soft, drapey quality.