Mary Kay was yet again backstage at New York Fashion Week as the official makeup sponsor at Lela Rose and Tracy Reese. Mary Kay Global Beauty Ambassador, Luis Casco, created two gorgeous looks that perfectly fit each designer’s aesthetic and collection. WWD, Elle, People, Essence, Brydie.com, Daily Mail, Hollywood Life, Color Me Courtney, Style Pantry, Blue Eyed Finch, Sydne Style, Dallas Wardrobe, Style Scribe, and E Online, among other media outlets,  covered Mary Kay backstage. Read on for additional details and how to get each look. 

For her Spring/Summer 2017 presentation, Tracy Reese broke with tradition and featured musicians, artists and notable people from the creative community alongside professional models. The “runway” and “real women” beauty looks were fresh and colorful, inspired by a whimsical secret garden in the city. Watercolor-inspired floral tones alongside notes of pink and purple begonia appeared throughout – pops of lavender on the eyes were balanced by a nude lip.  Designed to look beautiful on any skin tone, both looks were created for the natural woman who feels confident, empowered and bold, understanding that there is power in prettiness. This is our third season to  proudly partner with Tracy Reese. Find Luis Casco’s step by step directions for how to achieve the gorgeous look. 

TRACY REESE “REAL WOMAN” BEAUTY LOOK:

SKIN:

• Prep skin with Mary Kay® Foundation Primer Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 15*

FACE:

• Apply CC Cream Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 15* to even complexion
• Pat on Undereye Corrector to neutralize dark circles. Use Perfecting Concealer to cover blemishes
• Dust Mineral Powder Foundation over t-zone to minimize shine. Leave the cheekbones untouched by powder to reveal a radiant, natural glow
• Apply Mary Kay® Mineral Cheek Color Shy Blush to the apples of the cheeks then faded up to the temple

EYES:

• Apply Pale Blush Mary Kay® Cream Eye Color all over the eyelid with a dense synthetic brush, with Spun Silk and Honey Spice Mary Kay® Mineral Eye Colors applied over top
• Sweep Hazelnut Mary Kay® Mineral Eye Color into eye crease and along bottom lash line

LIPS:

• Press Mary Kay® Gel Semi-Matte Lipstick in Always Apricot on to lips for a stained effect

TRACY REESE “RUNWAY” BEAUTY LOOK:

SKIN:

• Prep skin with Mary Kay® Foundation Primer Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 15*

FACE:

• Apply CC Cream Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 15* with a flat brush then blend with a sponge all over skin
• Pat on Undereye Corrector to neutralize dark circles. Use Perfecting Concealer to cover blemishes
• Apply Mary Kay® Mineral Cheek Color Duo in Ripe Watermelon by swirling onto apples of cheeks with a small brush for color concentration, then fade up to the temples. Dust the highlight shade on to the cheekbones.

EYES:

• Apply Pale Blush Mary Kay® Cream Eye Color with a dense synthetic brush
• Use Mary Kay® Mineral Eye Color in Precious Pink and Iris in the corners of the eyes then sweep out toward the temples and apply along lower lash line for a subtle yet impactful pop of color.
• Use Lash Intensity® Mascara on eyelashes with concentration at the base of the lash line

LIPS:

• Use Mary Kay® Lip Liner in Light Nude then Press Mary Kay® Gel Semi-Matte Lipstick in Always Apricot on to lips for a stained effect

Dallas native Lela Rose presented her spring collection amidst a backdrop of her passion for food and entertaining,  bringing her book, Pret-A-Party, to life with an intimate seated salon-style presentation that embodied the Eat, Drink, Dress Lela.  Lela Rose and Global Beauty Ambassador Luis Casco worked together to create a look that’s reflective of the Lela Rose woman with an emphasis on skin and eyes, the wear-anywhere, day-to-night beauty look exuded luminous, luxurious, and glowing vibes.  Lela, when asked about the partnership with Mary Kay, said, “I grew up using Mary Kay products and knowing all about the pink Cadillacs.”

LELA ROSE BEAUTY LOOK:

SKIN:

• Prep skin for a glowing base by massaging Mary Kay® Intense Moisturizing Cream and TimeWise® Replenishing Serum+C® on to the face and neck

 FACE:

• Buff TimeWise® Lunious-Wear® Liquid Foundation into skin and apply Undereye Corrector to neutralize dark circles. Use Perfecting Concealer to cover blemishes
• Apply Mineral Powder Foundation over t-zone only
• Use the Limited-Edition Glowing Finish Illuminating Stick in Bronze on the tops of the cheekbones with a patting motion to highlight
• Dust Mary Kay® Mineral Cheek Color Shy Blush to the apples of the cheeks then fade up to the temples

EYES:

• Enhance eyebrows with the Mary Kay® Brow Definer Pencil
• Prep eyes with Mary Kay® Eye Primer. Sweep Hazelnut Mary Kay® Mineral Eye Color into eye crease with a blending brush. Apply Moonstone Mineral Eye Color to the lids with a flat eye brush. Darker skin tones can also use Rose Gold Mineral Eye Color to the lids.
• Line eyes with Gel Eyeliner in Jet Black mid-way along the lash line just above the pupil, and drag it out to create a “half cat eye” – this effect looks glamourous and chic yet still wearable for daytime.
• Apply two coats of Lash Intensity® Mascara on the top lashes and one coat on the bottom lashes. Use a touch of Lash Love® Waterproof Mascara on bottom lashes only to seal mascara.

LIPS:

• Mix Mary Kay® Gel Semi-Matte Lipstick in Always Apricot and Satin Lips® Lip Balm and pat on to the lips for a soft stain look

Today's blog post is from Molly Magill. Molly is a mom and music-lover with an obsession for bold prints, who heads up Publicity & Social Media in US Consumer Marketing. Along with a small but mighty team of experts, including Betsy Rhodes and Shauna Miller, Molly is passionate about creating innovative Publicity and Social strategies that create fresh content and generate buzz for Mary Kay.