Never one to stick to the status quo, Rachel Antonoff transported us back to the Mad Men age Broadway style in her Fall 2016 presentation on Thursday. In lieu of the classic runway and techno beat, guests were treated to a staged production of a “A Secretary is Not a Toy” from How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying.
For the collection, Antonoff was inspired by secretaries and working women throughout time. She referenced characters from iconic films such as The Apartment, Baby Boom, and Working Girl. Featuring blush tones, lipstick swatch prints and touches of denim, the collection radiates sophisticated femininity that can easily transition to everyday life, but what really caught our attention was the modern take on 1960’s beauty looks on the dancers.
The Knockturnal went backstage to get the inside scoop on nails and hair complete with the full step by step break down on how to get the look.
NAILS
Manicurist MISS POP for KISS Products, Inc. created not one but a total of 5 playful nail art looks designed exclusively for the presentation.
“They are so playful and fun. These are direct translation. I’m not doing minimalist abstractions, I’m doing literal prints. Eyes have been really big on nails, and I think the new eye is lips. I love putting lips on tips. It just feels natural,” says Miss Pop.
Check out the step by step guide on how to re-create the looks below!
LOOK #1: LIPSTICK TESTER
LOOK #2: GRID WITH WHITE TIP
LOOK #3 & #4: HOT RED LIPS
LOOK #5: PINK GEOMETRIC
FEATURED PRODUCTS:
HAIR
- Prep wet hair with Redken Full Frame 07 Volumizing Mousse for added texture and hold.
- Blow dry hair smooth, leaving the natural texture.
- Use a 1.5 inch curling iron to add a soft wave to the hair.
- Pull hair from in front of the ear in an upwards motion to create a small half ponytail, leaving some fringe loose at the front. Tie with an elastic.
- Take thin sections from the ponytail and coat with Fashion Works 12 Versatile Spray to create a “ribbon” effect. Then pin the hair into the shape of a small bow.
- Prep wet hair with Redken Full Frame 07 Volumizing Mousse for added texture.
- Blow dry hair smooth, leaving the natural texture.
- Using a mason brush, pull the hair into a high ponytail, in line with the cheekbone/top of the ear.
- Spray Fashion Work 12 Versatile Spray throughout for additional hold.
- Using a 1.5 inch curling iron to curl the pony tail in sections.
- Brush into one bouncy tail.
- Finish with Fashion Work 12 Versatile Spray for hold and shine.
- Prep wet hair with Redken Full Frame 07 Volumizing Mousse for added texture and hold.
- Blow dry hair smooth, leaving the natural texture.
- Pull the hair back into a low ponytail, keeping the hair soft and slightly loose against the head.
- Twist the ponytail lightly, wrap and secure into a bun.
- Using Braid 03 Defining Lotion on your fingertips put a finishing touch on some of the loose hair going back into the bun.
- Finish with Fashion Work 12 Versatile Spray
- Redken Full Frame 07 Voluminizing Mousse, $18.50, shopsalon.com/salonstore/cutlersalon
- Redken Braid Aid 03 Defining Lotion, $25, shopsalon.com/salonstore/cutlersalon
- Redken Fashion Works 12 Versatile Hairspray, $17, shopsalon.com/salonstore/cutlersalon
- STEP 1: CLEANSE
- Glacial Cleansing Cloths for Eyes
- Glacial Cleansing Cloths
- STEP 2: MINIMIZE POURS
- Pure Pore Minimizer
- STEP 3: PREP EYES
- Hydro Cool Firming Eye Gels
- Icelandic Relief Eye Cream
- STEP 4: MOISTURIZE/TREAT
- Hydro Cool Firming Face Gels
- Arctic Face Oil
- dry/dehydrated skin
- Pure Cloud Cream
- dry/irritable skin
- the ANTIDOTE Cooling Daily Lotion
- combination/oily skin
- Arctic Hydrating Balm
- very dry skin
- STEP 5: HYDRATE AND SET MAKE-UP
- Arctic Face Mist