NYFW: Ulla Johnson

Away We Gooooooooooooo! NYFW looks are starting to pour in so take the journey along with me....love this particular team, too!

ULLA JOHNSON

Hair: Esther Langham for Beauty.com using PHYTO and The Beachwaver Co.

Makeup: Romy Soleimani for Beauty.com using Tarte

Skincare: Romy Soleimani for Beauty.com using Dr. Hauschka

Nails: Geraldine Holford for Beauty.com using Londontown

INSPIRATION: A maximalist silhouette of ornate handspun knits and frilled cashmere in rich jewel tones is layered over mixed prints, intricate swirling lace, and velvet.

GET THE LOOK: HAIR

· Spray dry hair with water to dampen and apply PHYTOPhytovolume Actif Volumizing Spray throughout

· Smooth out the hairline using The Beachwaver Co. Coast Pro Ceramic Styling Iron

· Part the hair to the left and blast with The Beachwaver Co Pro Dry (coming soon to Beauty.com)

· Create a diagonal part through the back of the head, splitting the hair in two

· French braid the hair along the diagonal, starting at the crown of the head to just behind the ear, and repeat on the opposite side

· Spray PHYTO Phytolaque Soie Finishing Spray for added texture

· Gently pin the two braids using bobby pins

· Finish the look with PHYTO Huile Soyeuse Lightweight Hydrating Oil

· Embellish with a tassel as seen on the runway

GET THE LOOK: SKINCARE

· Cleanse the skin with Dr. Hauschka Smoothing Cleansing Milk followed by Dr. Hauschka Facial Toner Apply Dr. Hauschka Rose Day Cream all over the face then gently dab Dr. Hauschka Daily Hydrating Eye Cream on the outer corner of the eyes for added hydration

GET THE LOOK: MAKEUP

· Apply Tarte Amazonian Clay BB Tinted Moisturizerevenly on the entire face

· Conceal blemishes withTarte Amazonian Clay Waterproof Concealerwhere needed throughout the face

· Layer Tarte Amazonian Clay Tartlette Matte Palette’s Force of Naturewith Tarte Showstopper Clay Palette’s Park Ave Princess, then lightly dust over the lids to create a sheer, tea-stain-like finish

· Prep the lips with Dr. Hauschka Lip Balm then layer Tarte Amazonian Butter Lipstick in Park Ave Princess with Tarte Lipsurgence Power Pigment in Exposed

· Create a matte, stained finish by dusting Tarte Amazonian Clay Tartlette Palette’s Force of Natureand Tarte Rainforest After Dark Palette’s Bare to Explore over the lips

· Give the look a creamy glow by pairing Dr. Hauschka Eye Balm with Tarte Rainforest After Dark Colored Clay Eye & Cheek Palette’s Champagne Highlighter and apply to the inner corners of the eyes, as well as the cheeks.

· Finish the look with Tarte Amazonian Clay Smooth Operator Finishing Powder

GET THE LOOK: NAILS

· Apply one coat of Londontown Lakur in Mauve Over followed by Londontown Kur Protective Matte Top Coat

Get The Look with Beauty.com: HONOR, Creatures of Comfort and Ryan Roche

I admire both James and Romy as I have seen them in action and work really well together for Beauty.com. I have heard only wonderful things regarding Esther Langham's work as well. Below are recaps for HONOR, Creatures of Comfort and Ryan Roche. Photos courtesy of Erin Baiano.

HONOR

Hair: James Pecis for Beauty.com using PHYTO

Makeup: Romy Soleimani for Beauty.com using Kevyn Aucoin Cosmetics

Skincare: Romy Soleimani for Beauty.com using bliss

Nails: Nonie Creme using Colour Prevails

INSPIRATION: A classic Catherine Deneuve look with a bit of an updated 70’s reference for the hair. Inspired by a forest setting—lush backgrounds, mushrooms—hints of wildness, but still a very feminine and graceful feeling. Girly and whimsical elements at play.

GET THE LOOK: HAIR

· Apply Phytovolume Actif Volumizing Spray from roots to ends, blow-drying through hair

· Add PHYTO PROFESSIONAL Intense Volume Mousse at the hairline to set any strays 

· Using a large barrel iron, curl the hair and then clip in a roller set style for definition

· Once the hair comes out of the clips, the PHYTO PROFESSIONAL Intense Volume Mousse is used again for definition and smooth volume

· The top section of the hair is gathered back and stitched into place with elastic thread to create a smoother line

· Mist Phytolaque Soie Hairspray to finish and hold in place. Add headband and secure at the nape of the neck with a pin.

GET THE LOOK: SKINCARE

·  bliss firm, baby, firm moisturizing gel cream

·  bliss steep clean mattifying toner pads

·  bliss triple oxygen instant energizing eye mask

·  bliss triple oxygen+c energizing cream

·  bliss triple oxygen ex-‘glow’-sion

·  bliss triple oxygen instant energizing eye gel

GET THE LOOK: MAKEUP

· For a dewy complexion, prime the skin with Kevyn Aucoin The Primed Skin Developer

· Apply Kevyn Aucoin The Sensual Skin Enhancer on the face, as needed

· Dab the Kevyn Aucoin The Loose Shinner Shadow in Citrine on the eyelids and apply a little Vaseline to the lids for a glowy, glossy finish. For a doe-eyed look, apply a layer of the Kevyn Aucoin Curling Mascara

· Sculpt a bushy brow and apply Kevyn Aucoin The Brow Gel Pencil (coming soon to Beauty.com)  for definition 

· Prep the lips by generously applying the bliss fabulips sugar lip scrub and then use the bliss ‘pout’-o-matic to massage and exfoliate the lips before applying color

· Blend Kevyn Aucoin The Creamy Glow Duo in Pravella/Janelle, Kevyn Aucoin The Pure Powder Glow in Shadore (coming soon to Beauty.com) and Kevyn Aucoin The Eye Shadow Single in Light Bone to achieve the desired color and texture

· Apply the Kevyn Aucoin The Creamy Glow Duo in Pravella/Janelle to the cheeks and dab a little Vaseline here as well for a dewy finish

GET THE LOOK: NAILS

· Apply two coats of Nonie Crème Colour Prevails Nail Lacquer in Party Girl

CREATURES OF COMFORT

Hair: Esther Langham using PHYTO for Beauty.com

Skincare: Boots No7 for Beauty.com

Nails: Nonie Creme using Colour Prevails

INSPIRATION: 70s. Duality. Pretty tough.

GET THE LOOK: HAIR

· Work Phytovolume Actif Volumizing Spray through hair from roots to ends using the fingers and a diffuser

· Use PHYTO PROFESSIONAL Intense Volume Mousse just at the roots and then create a deep side part

· Pull hair behind the ears and let the hair fall natural at the back of the head

· Finish with Phytolaque Soie Hairspray

· To control flyaways, use a dime sized amount of Phytolisse Ultra-Glossing Finishing Serum

GET THE LOOK: SKINCARE

· Boots No 7 Protect and Perfect Advanced Serum

· Boots No 7 Beautiful Skin Day Cream

· Boots No 7 Facial Hydrating Water

GET THE LOOK: NAILS

· Apply the Nonie Crème Colour Prevails Nail Lacquer in Wine O’ Clock on just the pinky nail. 

RYAN ROCHE

Hair: James Pecis for Beauty.com using PHYTO

Makeup: Romy Soleimani for Beauty.com using bareMinerals 

Skincare: Romy Soleimani for Beauty.com using Jurlique

Nails: Nonie Creme using Colour Prevails

INSPIRATION: Margiela's collections for Hermes in the late 90’s. The looks are clean with a hint of tomboy in the styling, but overall the beauty look is elegant and pared-back with hints of femininity, complementing an ultra-luxe mix of textures and a subdued color palette.

GET THE LOOK: HAIR

· Spray hair root to end with Phytovolume Actif Volumizing Spray and blow dry it in. The goal is to get added volume at the front and sides of the hair.

· Taking a 1" curling iron, take large sections of the hair and add waves for a more textured feel

· Work PHYTO PROFESSIONAL Shine Defining Wax in at the roots and through the hair to give added definition and piece-y finish

· Loosely pull hair half-back and secure with pins.

· Finish by misting Phytolaque Soie Hairspray to keep in place

GET THE LOOK: SKINCARE

· Jurlique Rosewater balancing mist

· Jurlique Skin Balancing Face Oil (coming soon to Beauty.com)

· Jurlique Calendula Redness Rescue Soothing Moisturizing Cream

·  Jurlique Rose Moisture Plus Revitalising Gel-Lotion

·  Jurlique Balancing Day Care Cream

·  Jurlique Rose Love Balm

GET THE LOOK: MAKEUP

· Start with the bareMinerals Prime Time Foundation Primerand follow with the bareMinerals Complexion Rescue Tinted Hydrating Gel Cream. Use the bareMinerals Correcting Concealer as needed

· Dab the bareMinerals Marvelous Moxie Lipstick in Be Free on the cheeks

· Prime the eyes with the bareMinerals Well Rested Eye Primer. Use the bareMinerals Eyeshadow 4.0 Quad in The Happy Place and the bareMinerals Stroke of Light Eye Brightener to create a soft eye.

· Style the brows with thebareMinerals Frame & Define Brow Styler and define with bareMinerals Flawless Definition Mascara in Espresso

GET THE LOOK: NAILS

· Apply one coat of Nonie Crème Colour Prevails Mannequin Hands CC Crème Basecoat