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Marc Jacobs transforms the makeup arena
with a dramatic look for spring.
Carla Schwartz | Special to the Jewish News
N
ew York designer Marc Jacobs
is known for his Louis Vuitton
confections as former head of
the French fashion house, and his name-
sake labels in clothing and handbags.
But his eponymous beauty collection,
only a few years old, makes an indelible
mark this spring. Neiman Marcus, the
upscale department store, announced it
will carry his collection. (The collection
is sold online at Neiman Marcus and at
Sephora in Troy.)
“The timing could not be better
because spring is about taking a playful
approach to beauty — the perfect time
to break away from your go-to colors
and daily routine,” writes Kelly St. John,
vice president of beauty at Neiman
Marcus, in her newsletter.
The Marc Jacobs Beauty collection
features the traditional eye, lip and face
makeup with an aura of drama. The
shiny, black-lacquered packaging is
glam, glossy and seductive. An elegant
silver button snaps shut compacts and
lipstick cases.
Jacobs has transferred his couture
designs to the eyes, and the eyes are a
makeup homerun. The mascara is called
Lash Couture with three new formulas:
Velvet Noir for volume, Feather Noir
for definition and Lame Noir for luster.
But it’s the eyeliners, called Eye Crayons,
that are a must buy. The Fineliner Ultra
Skinny ($24) glides on and provides
definition for a wide-eyed look. The
Highliner Gel Eye Crayon ($25) in two
dozen hues from MariGold to Orange
Kiss And Tell
Carla Schwartz | Special to the Jewish News
T
he easiest and least expensive way to change
your look (something special for Valentine's
Day, perhaps?) and help usher in the warm
weather is to purchase a new lipstick. We asked local
beauty experts from Neiman Marcus in Troy and
Ruby’s Balm in West Bloomfield for their picks for a
Top Ten list for the season in a range of hues — with
names as fun as the colors.
Pantone, the international color forecaster, chose
Rose Quartz and Peach Echo as the trends for spring
2016. Rose Quartz, a sheer pink, reflects calmness
36 February 11 • 2016
Crush to Violet Femme makes a bold
statement from morning until midnight.
In keeping with spring trends, Jacobs’
lipsticks run the gambit from nude
shades to bold reds and fuchsias.
Marc Jacobs Beauty collection is about
creating your own style and having fun.
“I love makeup, and I love that it trans-
forms,” Jacobs says. “It lets you be who
you want to be, lets you say what you
want to say, and it gives you a voice, a
vision, while having a good time.”
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Carla Schwartz is the former editor of Style
magazine, a former JN columnist, a blogger and
community-relations consultant. Visit her blog at
motownsavvy.com.
From subtle sheers
to vampy reds, lips
are luscious and
lovely for spring.
and gentleness, while Peach Echo evokes warmth and
playfulness. Jillian Berger, owner of Ruby’s Balm in
West Bloomfield, echoes a preference for the subtle
shades. “Nudes are the trend with soft lips and bold
eyes,” she says.
Also hot — red hot. “Say goodbye to the dark
and come into the light and bright,” says Lindsey
Machacek Barile, PR manager at Neiman Marcus,
Troy. “A major trend for spring is confident reds. This
trend translates across all categories, from ready-to-
wear, to accessories and, of course, beauty.”
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TOP: When writer Carla Schwartz interviewed
Marc Jacobs at the grand opening of Neiman
Marcus in Troy, the award-winning designer
(the youngest designer, at age 24, to win the
CFDA Perry Ellis Award for New Fashion Talent)
told her that he was influenced by his Jewish
grandmother’s style.
SECOND ROW:
LEFT: Nude lipstick is a trend for spring; for the
New Nudes Sheer Lip Gel ($30), Jacobs trades
his black lacquered case for a muted color to
match. CENTER: Jacobs’ Kiss Pop Lip Color Stick
($28) was inspired by childhood memories of
crayons. RIGHT: Highliner Gel Eye Crayon ($25),
in a delicious range of colors, sets in place for
all-day smudge-free wear.
Laura Mercier,
Coquette. This
berry color
brightens the face.
MAC, Pink Pigeon.
This vibrant hue
resembles the color
of a flamingo.
Sisley, Love. The black
and white packaging
rivals the bold color.