New York Fashion Week Exclusive!!! Behind the scenes with Style Team for Designer Lois Samuels!

I had the honor of being invited by my friend and fellow Make-Up Artist/Beauty Blogger Felicia Walker Benson to cover backstage at Designer Lois Samuels "the Vessel.by lois" Fashion Show.

 

Lois' collection was shown at the opening of Spring/Summer 2010 New York Fashion Week on September 10, 2009 from 2-3pm at 548 Gallery in Chelsea. Felicia was the Key MUA and worked with the Designer to create a makeup look that would accentuate Lois' distinct clothing line. I got the opportunity to chat briefly with Felicia backstage about the look:

Felicia together with team of artist from makeup sponsor, Youngblood Cosmetics, got all the girls looking gorgeous. I spoke with the lead MUA from Youngblood Cosmetics, the lovely Ms. Valerie P. Hernandez and she gave me the breakdown of the beauty look:

 

 

Youngblood Cosmetics Used:

Natural Mineral Foundation and/or Liquid Mineral Foundation
Hi-DEF Hydrating Mineral Perfecting Powder
Mineral Radiance Powder in "Sundance"
Crushed Mineral Blush in either "Plumberry" or "Sherbet"
Pressed Mineral Eyeshadow in "Storm" and "Merlot"
Crushed Mineral Eyeshadow in "Moonstone" and "Cashmere"
Lipstick in "Barely Nude"
Lip Shine in "Crush"

* Also used were Celazome Moisturizing Sunscreen, Mineral Primer, Minerals in the Mist spray, black mascara, and black eyeliner pencil.

I also spoke with lead Hairstylist, Heather Packer from Cutler Salon who gave us the 411 on inspiration for the hair looks for the show:

 Products Used:

Cutler Volumizing Spray and Redken Workforce 09 Hair Spray 

 

Celebrity Manicurist Myrdith Leon-McCormack, a veteran in the beauty industry for fifteen years, was also part of the beauty team for Lois' Fashion Show.  She used nail polish from her M2M Natural Nail Care line and here's what's Myrdith had to say:

Product used:

M2M nail polish in "Scarlette" (inspired by actress Scarlett Johansson)

I was also lucky enough to have a brief chat with model, author and designer Lois Samuels about her clothing line "the Vessel.by lois":

The show was a smashing success and for my fabulous and fashionable Readers I'm including a video that features all 15 pieces of Lois Samuels' clothing collection "the Vessel.by lois":

Hope you all enjoyed this special post for New York Fashion Week and I look forward to creating more exclusive articles for my wonderful Readers!!!!

*Special Thanks to Jasmin, Felicia's Assistant who helped me with videotaping! You're the best!!!!