Karen Walker Nails, New York Fashion Week S/S 2012

_Karen Walker _

NEW YORK FASHION WEEK S/S 2012

Nails

Poppy orange lips and twisted, Victorian hair made for a modern vintage look at Karen Walker's spring runway. CND manicurist Wanda Ruiz custom-blended "Murky Mustard" manicures for the collection, mixing CND Colour in Bicycle Yellow with seven drops of CND Colour in Blackjack. The yellow plays off the preppy shades of navy and orange beautifully—it's bright, feminine, and fun!

Makeup

The new Clinique Moisture Surge Intense Skin Fortifying Treatment (launching January 2012) was used to prep the skin to create a fresh and luminous complexion. Clinique Even Better Makeup SPF 15 and Clinique All About Eyes Concealer were placed where needed to even out skin tone. Clinique Blushwear Cream Stick in Peachy Blush was concentrated on the apples of the cheeks and softly feathered outward. Clinique Up-lighting Liquid Illuminator in Natural was applied to the high cheek bone area up through the temple and on the bridge of the nose. This illuminator was blotted lightly on the apples of the cheeks to give a healthy, radiant glow. The new Clinique Lid Smoothie Antioxidance 8-Hour Eye Colour in Bit O'Honey or Cashew was added to the inner corner of the lid blending upward toward the brow to give a radiant glow. A small amount was also applied to the bottom lash line. Clinique Quickliner for Eyes in Smoky Brown was applied close to the upper lash line to provide soft definition around the eyes. Clinique High Lengths Mascara in Black/Brown was coated on the upper lashes to provide natural definition. Clinique Bottom Lash Mascara in Black/Brown was applied to the bottom lashes to create an innocent and youthful look. A powerful lip was the focal point of the look. A bold coral was specifically chosen as it was a colour that wasn't already represented in the collection and wasn't expected as a true red lip. Inspired by the makeup for the Karen Walker show, Clinique will introduce a new limited edition vibrant, coral lipstick shade that will launch in spring 2012.