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MAC On-Screen: Mad Men!
MAC's Artist Relations department actually provides support to movie sets, theater and TV Shows. I had no idea! As it turns out, the wildly popular "Mad Men" is among MAC's credits. Below is a Q&A with Mad Men's lead makeup artist, Lana Horochowski. Have you always wanted to know how to replicate the beautiful looks from this hit show? You're in the right place for answers!
Q: You’re the new department head at Mad Men for Season 3, will you be making any changes to any characters makeup?
A: Since we are moving a little forward into the future, we have changed up the color palette for each character to go along with the time period.
Q: When you were preparing for this season, did you do any research for inspiration? If so, what most inspired you?
A: Weeks and weeks of meetings and research. I love looking through the old magazines. They are a great reference and a huge source of inspiration; however, we do try to keep the characters looking like real people that do their own makeup and not like movie stars with a makeup artist standing by. Magazines and old movies are a great guideline for a basic look and color selection.
Q: How would you describe the looks of each one of the characters? How do they differ?
A: Joan Holloway- always put together, very sassy and sexy Betty Draper- although she is a housewife she is an ex model, so her makeup is clean but very current for the period Peggy Olson- Peggy is a young and fresh faced business woman of that period, she is a very clean natural makeup
Q: What are your key products for creating the makeup looks for the main female characters?
A: Joan Holloway- We do a heavier eye on Christina, so the key products would be eyeliner and strip lashes. Betty Draper- Betty has 2 distinct looks, her at home look and her going out/evening look. For home she is very natural, basically a sheer foundation, think black eyeliner and mascara. Evening Betty goes a little thicker on the liner and a brighter lipstick, but always coordinated with her clothing. Peggy Olson- Since the key to Peggy’s look is to appear as though she is wearing no makeup, a great foundation is super important. Also, a natural cheek and lip stain is applied to give her a little color.
Q: What are your favorite M•A•C products for each character?
A: Joan Holloway- Cream Colour Base in Virgin Isle, Fluidline in Blacktrack and Rich Ground, brown and black, and Eye Shadow in Soft Brown. Betty Draper- Cream Colour Base in Virgin Isle, Blushcreme in Posey, and Lipsticks in Vegas Volt, Lip Pencil in Redd and Cherry Peggy Olson- Eye Shadow in Orb, Vanilla, and Soft Brown and Blot Powder
Q: Everyone always notices the lips on the show, but brows seem to play a very important part to the look. Can you talk about the brows on the show?
A: Women of the 60's had a stricter code of style and etiquette, so people tended to follow the trends closer to the book. Nowadays, women have a variety of different brow styles so we are constantly tweezing, shaping, and filling the brows to recreate the look of the period.
Q: Each character has the most perfect lashes framing her eyes. What are your favorite lashes to use to get that perfectly plump line of lashes?
A: We love the M•A•C individual lashes as well as the traditional strip lashes.
Q: Do you collaborate with the hair and costume departments when coming up with a look?
A: Absolutely! We have at least 3 meetings per episode to create the look as a unit. I could not do this show without Lucia Mace (hair), Janie Bryant (costumes), and my fabulous key Ron Pipes!
Q: There seems to be a lot of making out on the show, how many times do you have to redo those red lips? Does it get messy?
A: We do what we can to seal the lip color, but we still have to go in every take to perform a minor clean up.
Q: What can real women take away from the show’s look and incorporate into their everyday look?
A: Well, a great start would be lining the top lash line only with a gel liner like M•A•C Fluidline. We love this product for recreating the perfect 60's eye. Also, replacing gloss and sheer or shimmer lipsticks with matte reds, bright pinks, and corals help create a more retro look. Lastly, instead of a powder blush try using creme in pinks and corals to create a flushed looking cheek. For evening, strip lashes are always a bonus.
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Fall’s Hottest Styling Trends from Avon Fashion Week Stylist Anthony Barrow!
Avon Fashion Week hair stylist Anthony Barrow is a very busy man! A five-time British Hairdresser Awards finalist, Anthony is also a regular at New York Fashion Week and the London ready-to-wear shows. He recently appeared on Bravo's new hit series, "Make Me a Super Model" and is known for his innovative styling and his work with A-list celebrity clients! I'm so thrilled that Anthony has offered Raging Rouge readers some of his coveted advice for Fall!
1. What are Fall's hottest hair trends?
Classic shapes with modern textures and accents will be big this Fall. Another trend I’m seeing twists and waves in the hair, bringing a new off-centered, off-balanced twist can by a playful turn from convention.
2. How can women achieve the sleekest and sexiest looks step-by-step at home?
This season I love the “Moisture Sleek” look. It looks very chic and is so easy to achieve at-home.
1. Begin by washing your hair with Advance Techniques Moisture Sleek Smoothing Shampoo and Conditioner. Towel dry to remove excess moisture. Dry hair completely with a round vented brush – this is to smooth hair straight.
2. This look is all about shine! To enhance the shine, create a part on the far side of your face and slick hair over to one side.
3. Use Advance Techniques Smoothing Serum to tame flyaways and accentuate shine.
Wear hair down or pull it back in a low ponytail.
3. What products and tools do women need to create these styles at-home?
The most important product to achieve this chic look is the Advance Techniques Smoothing Serum. For best results pair it with Advance Techniques Moisture Sleek Smoothing Shampoo and Conditioner. Don’t forget to blow-dry with a round vented brush! The right brush can make all the difference for your hair.
4. How does Anthony suggest women repair summer hair damage?
Avon offers a line of amazing moisture-rich products called the Advance Techniques Moisture Sleek Collection. One of my favorites is the Gel Treatment Mask. This once-a-week, in-shower treatment is a very effective way to restore lost moisture.
5. How does he recommend women prepare their hair for Fall?
Use a deep conditioning treatment, at-home or in-salon, to restore lost moisture and revive dry, brittle hair.
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BBN Recommends: Best Fall Makeup Trend!
Elke is liking the return to the smoky eye fall makeup trend as she remembers her favorite fall makeup looks from Fall Fashion Week. for fall.
Carleen at Beauty and Fashion Tech loves the greens and plums that are making the rounds in palettes this fall. For example, the cool shades eye palette in the Prescriptives Well Suited Collection has a lovely mix of fall shades.
The Raging Rouge Beauty Blog is loving all that glitters this Fall, including the Estee Lauder Sensuous Gold color collection.
The Makeup Divas Beauty Blog is loving the universally flattering earthy shades of green for this Fall. Consider trying, Tarte's Mineral Eye Shadow in Peyton Place and emphasEYES High Definition Eye Liner in Green, for a refreshing eye look.
The Makeup Bloggeris thrilled that rich, soft, shimmery colors are big for Fall! You will love MAC Love That Look Collection ,which is full of Fall's best colors.