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And that’s a wrap! Mercedes-Benz New York Fashion Week Fall/Winter ’13 has officially ended on this Valentine’s Day! BeautyStat rounds up some of the best hair looks from shows including Christian Siriano, Tracy Reese, Rebecca Minkoff and more!
Stylists from Aveda, L’Oréal and TRESemmé were just some of the hair mavens who helped bring these creative looks to the runways, from conservative yet edgy chignons, innovative biker-helmet type and faux-fringe updos, to side-swept textured bangs and straight, sleek polished ends.
Read on to see BeautyStat’s very own Evelyn Lugo (our favorite ‘Curl Gurl’ with …

Taking a one-week break from hair, this ‘Curl Gurl’ had the pleasure to go backstage (and view the runway shows) for the Mercedes-Benz NY Fashion Week at Lincoln Center! Lancôme invited me backstage to watch as the models were prepped before the show for designer Chris Benz. I definitely enjoyed the hustle and bustle backstage! Lancôme makeup artist Daniel Martin was a joy to watch backstage, chat with and I even got some makeup tips! The inspiration for the Spring/Summer ’13 Chris Benz Collection show was one part Japanese horror film, …

Christian Siriano brought the beautiful ballerina to life on the runway at his Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2013 runway show. The hair look was a simple top bun symbolizing the “moving ballerina, “created by lead hairstylist Antoinette Beenders, Global Style Director for Aveda. The look was a simple, easy updo. Bender says “it is a look you would see a ballerina wear on her day off,” which was created with Aveda Air Control Hair Spray ($24.00) and Pure Abundance Volumizing Hair Spray ($18.00).
[Click to see Jill’s backstage footage of Antoinette Beenders …

As New York’s Mercedes Benz Fashion Week has come to a close, we’ve narrowed 12 fabulous finalists in our latest Makeup Contest.

 
This is our Third Overall Makeup Contest and First Fashion Week Inspired Makeup Competition.
Each of the finalist chosen gave us their best headshot that reflects their Fashion Week personality.
The prizes are sponsored by Make Up For Ever and include some of our latest beauty obsessions. The WINNER will receive a grand prize pack worth $250, and will include the following items:
- Smoky Couleur Mascara #4 in green ($22)
- Khol Pencil #4K in green, #9K in brown ($17 each)
- …

Designer: Chris Benz
Makeup: National Lancome makeup artist Daniel Martin
Hair: DJ Riggs and Nick Irwin for Catwalk by Tigi
The Look: Andy Warhol all-stars
Chris Benz did not fail in delivering his eclectic and edgy signature style for Spring/Summer 2012. The hair, nail and makeup teams succeeded in creating a beauty look that added to the overall collection, which was inspired by the “Andy Warhol all-stars” and the vibrant colors of Coney Island.
Key hairstylists DJ Riggs and Nick Irwin for Catwalk by Tigi created the illusion of a short bob with tousled, …

Feeling that je ne sais quoi spring in your step? This is really the time of the year when I am eager to embrace all the blossoms of the world and travel, travel, travel.
I guess Chris Benz must have had the same ESP when he created this beautiful and chic “Globetrotter Beauty Case” in partnership with Beauty.com. It’s filled with products for the jetsetter, and is valued at $130, and it’s yours free when you spend $100 or more on Beauty.com.
BUT we are giving one to a lucky recepient FREE. All …

This is a guest post from my lovely friend, Diane Az from The Beauty Alchemist.

Chris Benz’s inspiration for Fall 2010 Fashion Week was the Outward Bound Debutante. The girl who gets in trouble at her private school and gets sent to wilderness camp. You know her, the one who takes her stillettos , not realizing she’ll not quite need those.

While backstage I not only got to meet the friendly and extremely calm Mr. Benz , but also a peek at a few pieces hanging on the racks. I love …

Move over Rose Byrne. There’s a new rose in town and it’s called Lancome’s O My Rose Collection, which is bursting with peach-tones for the cheeks, a deeper coral/peach for the lips and a mix between teal and slate blue smoky eyeshadow for the eyes.

The collection is from Aaron de Mey, with the key product being the Pop N’ Cheeks in Coral Flirt, which is a peach blush shade that makeup artist Daniel Martin used at the Chris Benz show.The Color Design Limited Edition Sensational Effects Eye Shadow Quad retails …

Imagine wearing a lipstick designed by celebrated designers like Behnaz Sarafpour, Proenza Schouler, Peter Som and Thakoon?
Would you do cartwheels and flips?
Well, Lancome had a set not so long ago, called Pout- à-Porter Lipstick series, that were sold out in minutes. All four of the lipsticks sold out and one Proenza Pink lipstick even sold for $122.50 on eBay. Whoa! Scalpers, take note.

The inspiration is back. For Spring 2010, Lancome is collaborating with emerging designer Chris Benz and needs your help naming his lippie.
The new shade is inspired by his …