I just stumbled upon the Spring 2012 Jean Paul Gaultier couture collection inspired and presented as a tribute to the late Amy Winehouse. I was blown away by how representative the collection was; JPG managed to portray Amy’s personality, charm, style and gutsy persona in each piece. The collection was extensive, but here are my top 10 favorite looks (in no particular order)!
One person weighed in “I think it’s a tribute from a genius to a genius that many people won’t understand. Gaultier was brilliant again, it was the best way to honor a woman that lived in the edge. He showed her the way SHE WAS. And that’s why we loved Amy.” What did you think about the collection?
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I love this look!
Photo by Paolo Roversi
Jessica Chastain shows us what dreams and couture are made of.
Beauty Trend: Statement Brows are Back! It was just a few years ago that the bleached eyebrow was taking the fashion world by storm; the trend now is to go natural and “bushy but groomed”, remembering to stay in proportion with your face.
To get the look, never pluck from the top of the brow. Work from under the brow, one hair at a time in the direction the hair grows, following the natural brow line. To finish, use a waxy brow pencil to fill in the gaps using short, small strokes to create “hairs” (you can also use a powder for more depth of color control). Finish off with clear brow gel or a bit of clear lip balm!
photo: gorunway.com
I’m looking forward to viewing The Met’s Spring 2012 Costume Institute exhibition, Schiaparelli and Prada: Impossible Conversations. The exhibit promises to explore the similarities between Elsa Schiaparelli and Miuccia Prada, two Italian designers from different eras. According to the Met, “Iconic ensembles will be presented with videos of simulated conversations between Schiaparelli and Prada directed by Baz Luhrmann, focusing on how both women explore similar themes in their work through very different approaches”. Over 90 designs and 30 accessories will be on display from May 10th until August 19th, 2012.
(photo: Selections from Prada Collections Spanning Spring 1996 to Fall 2011 Photographed by Steven Meisel for the May Issue of Vogue)
Beauty Trend: Statement Brows are Back! It was just a few years ago that the bleached eyebrow was taking the fashion world by storm; the trend now is to go natural and “bushy but groomed”, remembering to stay in proportion with your face.
To get the look, never pluck from the top of the brow. Work from under the brow, one hair at a time in the direction the hair grows, following the natural brow line. To finish, use a waxy brow pencil to fill in the gaps using short, small strokes to create “hairs” (you can also use a powder for more depth of color control). Finish off with clear brow gel or a bit of clear lip balm!
photos: gorunway.com
What’s your favorite Spring 2012 Beauty Trend? From pouty pop lips and tonal skin pigments to the revival of the Cat Eye and retro, coiffed hair, these spring trends are sure to keep you turning heads on (and off) the concrete runway!
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Wedding Season is here! Over the past few years I’ve had the honor of styling hair and makeup for M&J Bridal’s Lookbook, and I’m pleased to share a few looks from this 2012’s shoot! M&J upped the ante for 2012 with two models, so I brought on my talented assistant Veronika Robova to work on makeup under my direction. My goal was to create a well rounded variety of bridal hairstyles and makeup looks that showed off M&J’s stunning pieces while giving the bride a sense of how she could look on her special day.
You can view more of the looks at http://www.jsgonzalez.com/wedding and be sure to come back here over the next few days to see a few exclusive shots you won’t see anywhere else!
I am proud to showcase “Forbidden Love”, an editorial that I styled hair and makeup featured in Dep Magazine - shot in New York City by photographer An Le. Very special thanks to my assistant on set, Veronika Robova. You can view the editorial and more of my work at www.jsgonzalez.com
You can also view a behind the scenes video by clicking here or visiting http://johnnygonzalez.tumblr.com/post/20664755266/forbidden-love-behind-the-scenes
Credits:
Wardrobe Stylist - Kevin Wu & Heather Parcell
Hair & Makeup - Johnny Gonzalez & Veronika Robova
Models - Huyen Trang ( P.166 ) , Sean (NEXT) , Sam (RED)
Art & Concept Director - Huy Vo
Production Manager - Luan Luu & Amy Li
A behind the scenes look at the making of “Forbidden Love”, an editorial for Dep Magazine where I styled hair and makeup. Shot in New York City by photographer An Le. Very special thanks to my assistant on set, Veronika Robova. You can view the full editorial and more of my work at www.jsgonzalez.com
Credits:
Wardrobe Stylist - Kevin Wu & Heather Parcell
Hair & Makeup - Johnny Gonzalez & Veronika Robova
Models - Huyen Trang ( P.166 ) , Sean (NEXT) , Sam (RED)
Art & Concept Director - Huy Vo
Production Manager - Luan Luu & Amy Li
Cinematography & Editor - Yee K. Lam
Background music: Romeo and Juliet - “A Time For Us”
