The Opening Gala of Melbourne Spring Fashion Week 2016 was a stunning show of beautiful designs from local and international designers. The beauty look was sophisticated and opulent. We spoke with the team at Mecca and Kevin Murphy to find out what went into creating the beautiful look.
“With a nod to the structured, bold-lipped beauties of Tamara de Lempicka’s art deco paintings, this powerful and polished look is all about hyperreal luxe skin, lightly diffused eyes and a graphic statement lip in rich burgundy.”
Complexion
With your hands, apply NARS Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturiser to prepped and primed skin, building up coverage in the t-zone as you go. Spot conceal any areas of redness and apply a brightening under-eye concealer. Set only the t-zone with NARS Soft Velvet Loose Powder, pressed in with a powder puff to create a velvety finish without taking away the luminosity from the highest points of the face.
Lip
Work in a light layer of NARS Audacious Lipstick in Charlotte with a lip brush to create shape and a stained effect. Next, sketch Bobbi Brown Lip Pencil in Sangria all over the lip, slightly overdrawing the top lip line. Make sure the cupid’s bow is sharp and the outer slope of the top lip slightly rounded.
Apply a mix of NARS Audacious Lipstick in Charlotte and the more aubergine-toned NARS Audacious Lipstick in Liv with a lip brush over the top of the lip liner before cleaning up and highlighting the outer edge of the lips with YSL Touché Éclat – Radiant Touch in No. 2.
Contour
Sweep NARS Contour Blush in Paloma under the cheekbones and onto the temples in circular motions for softness before using a large domed eyeshadow brush to take it through the contour of the eye and underneath the lash line. Blend everything, including the eye, with Hourglass Ambient Powder in Dim Light.
Eyes
Using your finger, apply RMS Eye Polish in Lunar to the centre of the eyelid. Leave lashes and brows bare for an ultra-modern finish, brushing brows upwards before setting with Surratt Brow Pomade.
Blush and Highlight
Take the NARS Yachiyo Brush to buff NARS Dual Intensity Blush in Jubilation across the apples of the cheeks and into the temples. Follow with a mix of NARS Dual Intensity Eyeshadow in Europa and NARS Dual Intensity Blush in Craving right under the eye, on the high point of the cheek and above the below the brow bone. This will catch the light and give the eye area an ethereal effect.
Hair Director Kevin Murphy and his team of Session.Stylists created an effortless yet sculpted look to complement the modern, feminine designs.
The hair reflected the designs showcased by leading Australian and international designers including Aurelio Costarella, Bianca Spender, Carla Zampatti, CRISTAHKEA, Gwendolynne, Jason Grech, OneDay, Rachel Gilbert and Thurley.
The style was achieved following these steps:
Prime
Apply KEVIN.MURPHY ANTI.GRAVITY.SPRAY (RRP $39.95) from roots to ends and blast dry for volume.
Prep
Brush hair back from the hairline, smoothing it out and keeping the sides tight. Use KEVIN.MURPHY SESSION.SPRAY (RRP $36.95) to hold in place. Once hair is all back create a loose plait down the bottom and secure with an elastic.
Finish
Apply a small amount of KEVIN.MURPHY SHIMMER.SHINE (RRP $42.95) over the top of the style for added shine and lustre.