This new shade won't be out until 2013, but MAC makeup artists are already obsessed. It showed up in the form of 1960s-inspired cat eyes at Richard Chai and again as an all-over color at Katie Gallagher. "It's a creamy liner that sets," says makeup artist James Kaliardos. "And it's the perfect soft taupe-y color." Every model we talked to loved the look.
Zoya released three custom colors for the Peter Som show, and they were generous enough to bring along plenty of extras for models and editors to take home. The trio includes an opaque nude called Jacqueline, an opaque mint called Neely, and a creamy orange named Sharon. The look at the show was an offbeat -- but very doable -- green and orange French manicure.
Generally, the products that get swiped backstage are new or unusual in some way, but at Creatures of the Wind it was more the description of the look than the product itself that made this lipstick so desirable. "It's what your lips look like when you've been making out with someone for a long time -- kind of raw," says James Boehmer, NARS Global Director of Artistry. "Is that too sexy to say?"
Bright yet wearable eye makeup colors are definitely a trend for spring 2013, and one of our favorite looks is this turquoise-lined eye at Rebecca Minkoff. Makeup artist Sarah Lucero achieved the "pastel mint pop of color" with a new Stila Smudge Stick in a turquoise shade that launches next year. We just hope they saved some lab samples back at the Stila offices -- because most of the ones that were used at the show disappeared from backstage.
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CND "Galaxy Glam" nails at Nicole Miller
It took 40 hours for the Creative Nail Design team to create the sci-fi-inspired nails that were used at the Nicole Miller show. "We used self-adhesive nails so they're easy to put on," says CND's Candice Manacchio. "We put a set on Nicole [the designer], as well!" When asked if she was concerned that all that hard work would literally be walking out the door with the models, she smiled and said: "We're here to help take them off, but I'll be thrilled if the girls wear them out." And most of them did just that.
The scene backstage at New York Fashion Week can be described in one word: chaos. Hair extensions are flying. Makeup is scattered everywhere. Editors and photographers trip over each other trying to get the perfect quote and prettiest picture.
And, it's there, beneath massive clouds of hairspray, that the coolest new beauty products mysteriously vanish. An eyeliner here, a lipstick there -- things go missing and don't make it back into the artists' kits.
Of course we're not accusing anyone of stealing. We've seen plenty of models ask if they can take home an amazing mascara or custom nail polish shade -- and most brands are happy to share. After all, if the models -- who are exhausted, jaded, and rarely paying attention -- are clamoring for an eyeliner, it's a safe bet you have a hit on your hands.
As we rounded up the products that models are swiping from backstage at New York Fashion Week this season, we found ourselves wanting them, too -- after all, they come with a very respectable seal of approval from top models like Karlie Kloss and Joan Smalls. Happily, some are available now, but we'll have to wait for spring for some of the others. Here's what the models were clamoring for backstage at the shows ...
