Gordon Espinet, Vice President of Makeup Artistry for MAC(4)
From New York to London, Milan to Paris, Beauty Blitz has been following Gordon Espinet, VP of Makeup Artistry for MAC Cosmetics, on a whirlwind world tour of the fashion capitals. He takes us backstage and behind-the-scenes at Paris Fashion Week!
Plus: Gordon gives us the scoop on backstage beauty in
New York,
London and
Milan.
8:00 am
Crawl out of bed. I am really tired at this point, but the show must go on. It's been sunny in Paris for the last 5 days but today reminds me of true Parisian weather... it's grey.
9:00 am
Off to the Haider Ackerman show.
9:30 am
Backstage is buzzing. This is one of my favourite designers. Modern and très chic.
10:00 am
Rehearsal. I'm trying to view the clothes before the show. Kills the effect. The makeup is natural with an edge. Thanks to The genius of Stephane Marais.
10:30 am
Waiting for the show to begin. This show is definitely worth watching...
11:30 am
Just arrived backstage at Chapurin. Haider Ackerman's show was amazing. Those clothes make me wanna be a girl so I can wear them...LOL! Charlotte T has created a strong makeup here at Chapurin. It's a Blue (with gold highlights) band across the eyes. Fierce!
1:00 pm
Waiting in the audience for the Chapurin show to begin. Coming to think of it, this is the first show that I have been to this season at the Carrousel de Louvre.
1:45 pm
Chapurin was beautiful. Now it's time for some lunch and maybe a bit of retail therapy. Off to my favourite little restaurant for lunch. Bar de la Croix Rouge for a Saint Germain. The best non-vegetarian sandwich ever!!!
3:00 pm
Never ate after all. I could stand to miss a meal or two. I've been eating my way through every backstage. I 8 Fashion! Shopped a bit. Shoes and trousers. Needed that bit of pampering.
3:30 pm
Backstage at Ann Demeulemeester. Small backstage with lots of people. Let's just say intimate. Makeup is très cool!!!
4:40 pm
Sitting in the audience waiting for the show to start. I heart Ann.
5:05 pm
Let the show begin!
6:00 pm
Do a bit of food shopping... pick up some French faves to take home.
7:00 pm
Back in my hotel room for a nap.
10:00 pm
Dinner at Maxime's with friends. A great way to end a great day.
