fashionably petite: Priti NYC

Sunday, February 28, 2016

Backstage at Banana Republic Fall/Winter 2016 at New York Fashion Week

Backstage at Banana Republic Fall/Winter 2016, Sarah Lucero for stila Cosmetics created the Camille - a twist on a French cat eye, feathery lashes, and two different lips - a red lip and a blushy lip for a sophisticated, sexy and super feminine look.

The nail look was created by Priti NYC, applying geranium-scented soy cuticle oil, Dancing Queen from the Spring 2016 collection, Priti Loves Matte top coat followed by the 2 in 1 top coat.

Hair looks were created by Lead Stylist Brian Buenaventura for Cutler/Redken Salons.

Check out my video with Sarah for stila Cosmetics and Priti NYC for more on the makeup and nail looks.

stila + Banana Republic Look Name: Camille

1. stila Smudge Pot in Black & Brown

2. Eyes Are the Window™ Shadow Palette - Mind

3. Stay All Day® Waterproof Brow Color

4. HUGE Extreme Lash Mascara

5. Color Balm Lipstick in Natasha & Olivia

Hair Step-by-Step: Women

Look 1:

1. Prep the hair with Redken Guts 10 Volume Spray Foam and blow dry section by section, giving the hair volume and texture.

2. Give the hair a left side part.

3. Take a 1 1/4" curling iron and create an "S wave" by angling the iron vertically as you curl. Repeat throughout the hair.

4. Finish by placing hair forward on the right side, leaving loose pieces in front to give it an easy, effortless feel.

5. Complete the look with Redken Quick Dry 18 Instant Finishing Spray.

Look 2:

1. Prep the hair with Redken Guts 10 Volume Spray Foam and blow dry section by section, giving the hair volume and texture.

2. Give the hair a perfect middle part, leaving loose hairs in front.

3. Gather the rest of the hair into a low ponytail.

4. Take a 6 inch black elastic cord and secure onto the hair. Allow the ends of the two elastic strands to fall and blend into the ponytail.

Hair Step-by Step: Men

1. Prep the hair with Redken Fashion Waves 07 Texturizing Sea Spray

2. Take your diffuser and blow dry the hair, creating natural wave and texture

3. Complete the look with Redken Quick Dry 18 Instant Finishing Spray

- Kim Weling

Monday, March 2, 2015

Backstage at Zoe Jordan Fall 2015 at New York Fashion Week

Backstage at the High Line Ball Room of the Standard High Line Hotel during New York Fashion Week, Zoe Jordan walks us through fabrics and key pieces for her Fall 2015 collection.

The hair look for Zoe Jordan's Fall 2015 presentation is an Urban Chic rock and roll inspired look, capturing an urban landscape. Lead stylist for Macadamia Professional, Giannandrea walks me through model prep as well as how to achieve this next day hair look at home.

Step-by-Step Urban Chic Hair Look:

1. Part hair down the center and apply Macadamia Professional Foaming Volumizer from roots to ends, massaging at the crown for extreme volume.

2. Blow dry in small sections with hands only to create a dimensional, imperfectly textured look, focusing again on the roots to increase volume.

3. Once dry, divide the hair in two sections on each side of the center part and twist the two sections tightly together - spraying Macadamia Control Working Spray to create jold and grip - down the whole length of the hair to create pigtail-like twists, spinning the twist up against the side of the head and securing with bobby pins. Let the buns set for 20 minutes.

4. Remove the pins and unwrap the hair, letting it fall, Scrunch the roots to get extra volume. Spray Macadamia Professional Nourishing Moisture Oil Spray throughout the hair to increase shine.

5. Create a big side part, pushing all the hair over to one side and securing in a low pony tail. Use Macadamia Professional Whipped Detailing Cream through the ends of hair, rubbing fingers together over the hair to create texture.

6. Set the look with Macadamia Control Working Spray.