As you read this, I am winging my way to New York to cover Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week for Spring 2010. This semi-annual event brings thousands of journalists to New York to see, drool, disect and determine the best of next season's fashions. The atmosphere in the tents is electric; for a fashionista, it's a huge adrenaline rush. While at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, the fashion media will document Anna (Wintour) sightings, models falling off their shoes and every other nuance of the culture of couture.
As you can imagine, editing the contents of my makeup bag has been a task of epic proportion. Here are some of the standout products I'm taking with me:
Eye Shadow: When you're watching the world's best makeup artists at work, believe me, you feel the pressure to put on your best face. This is no time or place for a neutral, day look! I'll be bring lots of MAC, including pigments, the Smokin' Eyes palette from Benefit, Giorgio Armani Beauty Manta Ray Duo and the Dior Midnight Butterfly eye shadow quint.
Mascara: Maybelline Lash Stiletto, to celebrate that Maybelline is the new official cosmetic sponsor of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week and new Estee Lauder Sumptuous Color Bold Volume Lifting Mascara--because having a wardrobe of mascara is essential during Fashion Week!
YSL Touche Eclat Radiant Touch Luminizer: I can't even contemplate Fashion Week without it!
Foundation: The Sk-II Air Touch Foundation and Armani Luminous Silk UV Foundation.
Pressed Powder: Chanel Poudre Universelle compact; a must for touch-ups.
Lips: You know that dark lips are everywhere for Fall. I have so many lipsticks, I can't even count. But you can be sure that I'll have the new Estee Lauder Double Wear Stay in Place Lipstick and Lip Pencil in Stay Mauve/Mauve, as well as my can't-live-without Guerlain Lip Baume. And from MAC's Make Up Art Collection, Full Body and Hold the Pose Lipstick and On Display Lipglass.
Talika Eye Therapy Patches--essential for reducing dark circles and tightening under eye puffiness.
Rodial Glam Balm Wipes are a convenient way to remove makeup. Perfect for travel.
Sampar Bon Weekend Kit contains everything I need from cleanser to moisturizer to a lifting mask.
So there you have it...a glimpse into my makeup bag for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week. How do you think I did?
Photo credit: Getty
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