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2009 CFDA Awards: The Makeup

coutorture — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 18:18:39 -0700

Photos by Coutorture.com

The MAC team was on hand this evening, recreating Fall 2009 makeup looks from Womenswear Designer of the Year nominees Narciso Rodriguez, Marc Jacobs and Rodarte. Led by makeup artist James Kaliardos, the small team had just over an hour dedicated to each set of girls. A couple of our backstage snapshots above.

M.A.C. Style Warrior Collection Poised For June Release

coutorture — Tue, 19 May 2009 12:03:53 -0700

You know summer has arrived when bronzer suddenly lands on your beauty shopping list. M.A.C., whose job it is to anticipate such things, will release a new collection called "Style Warrior" this June. Yellows, golds and coppers make up this collection and ensure that no eyelid nor cheekbone will go un-shimmered. Check out the full lineup with product names in the gallery below. For more M.A.C. beauty, click here.

New MAC Collection Gets Our Hearts Racing

coutorture — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 11:44:38 -0700

We're not beauty buffs so when we do indulge in makeup it tends to be the same shades that we fancied in middle school: sweet pinks, cherry reds, and for the eyes, only kohl. When we saw MAC's summer collection, called "A Rose Romance", we were more than excited. Save for a pigment pot with blue dust, called "Mutiny", the collection is entirely made up of those sweet, feminine colors. Check out the entire collection, which hits shelves on April 23rd, in the gallery below. For more MAC beauty, click here.

Red Lipstick: Fall 2009's Ubiquitous Exclusive

coutorture — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 13:34:56 -0700

Left: Ruffian Red lipstick by MAC at Ruffian, Right, Rouge Allure Laque lipstick by Chanel at Sportmax.

This season's biggest beauty trend, strong red lips, created almost as much of a stir during Fashion Week as did those eponymous thigh-high boots. First, in New York, limited-edition tubes of MAC's Ruffian Red lipstick were given to show attendees-- the tomato shade was so well-received it even had beauty editors calling it The Rarest Red. Later, in Milan, the Chanel "liquid" lips at Sportmax created a similar sensation. This time the siren shade was buzzed about by American editors who couldn't get their hands on the European-released shade just yet. Regardless it seems the ubiquitous rep-lipstick look will be back in a big way for Fall 2009--that is, if you can get your hands on the right shade.

coutorture — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 10:49:18 -0700

MAC Viva Glam Releases New Liptstick, Fights AIDS

Since it first launched in 1994, MAC's Viva Glam program has donated over 130 million dollars to raise awareness of HIV/AIDS all over the world. With 100% of the selling price going towards the MAC AIDS Fund, MAC has earned the reputation for being a major leader in this important cause. The newest shade of Viva Glam lipstick was launched by pop singer Fergie earlier this week and will hopefully bring MAC to their remarkable 150 million dollar milestone. The new shade (left) will be available starting March 19th everywhere that MAC is carried. Click on the link above for more.

M.A.C. Face Charts From The Fall 2009 Shows: London Edition

coutorture — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 08:45:47 -0800

After three jam-packed rounds of MAC face charts from the New York shows we bring you one whopping set of looks straight off the runway in London. From the tough girl looks at Vivienne Westwood Red Label to the utterly glamorous looks at Nicole Farhi and Roksanda Ilincic there's definitely enough Fall 2009 beauty to last the whole season.

M.A.C. Makeup Looks From The Fall 2009 Shows: Part Three

coutorture — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 09:19:19 -0800

Today marks our third and final installment of MAC makeup looks from the Fall 2009 shows--and it's a good one. The face charts behind Matthew Williamson and Rodarte--two of our favorites--are both in this batch so prep your your M.A.C. shopping list and get started. Considering the fifteen beauty looks provided by M.A.C. this season, we're pretty sure there will be no shortage of beauty inspiration come Fall 2009.

M.A.C. Makeup Looks From The Fall 2009 Shows: Part Two

coutorture — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 09:02:50 -0800

Earlier this week we brought you face charts from the first Bryant Park Fall 2009 shows, and today, here are five more great looks fresh off the runway. Whether you fancy earthy, simple looks, like this season at DVF, or daring, vibrant looks, like this season at Luca Luca, there's always something new to learn.

M.A.C. Makeup Looks From The Fall 2009 Shows: Part One

coutorture — Sun, 15 Feb 2009 12:39:50 -0800

Curious how you you can appropriate that perfect shade of red lipstick from the Ruffian show or that vibrant cobalt shadow from Nicole Miller? Well, M.A.C. kind of makes that easy seeing that they're at more fashion shows than even an overzealous celebrity or magazine editor. Check out the M.A.C. face charts below for the makeup looks behind five hot-off-the-runway shows.

Coutorture Community Must Reads 02/10/09

coutorture — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 13:54:16 -0800

Lollie Shopping reported on the new Spring 09 Cole Haan campaign, poised to debut next week.

StyleChile interviewed Ursula Stephen, the hair stylist behind Rihanna's sleek coif and a slew of other well-groomed celebrities.

Fashion Copius posted the 12 March i-D magazine covers, featuring British models of many generations.

Eye4Style posted the M.A.C. Hello Kitty video which, as tradition goes, is quite "out there".