A/W 2010-2011: Runway Beauty [Givenchy]

Hairstylist Luigi Murenu summed up the vibe Givenchy designer Riccardo Tisci was going for: "This is definitely an edgy woman—she is not classic." Shades of red were echoed in the eyes, and of course, on the lips. The models sported simple "nude, nude" skin, said makeup artist Pat McGrath. McGrath and her team applied pencil on the eyelids, but skipped mascara. McGrath told us that Tisci had requested a sparkly red mouth—and McGrath delivered. On each model's lips: red lipstick, lip pencil, glitter, and gloss. "It's a decadent red lip," she said. "It's very beautiful, very strong." Murenu's inspiration for the easy, slightly tousled hair? A cool, modern Brigitte Bardot. After using John Freida Luxurious Volume Mousse, and a bit of hairspray, Murenu and his team raked each model's hair into a low, loose ponytail. "The texture is very dry, and slightly voluminous," Murenu said. "It's sexy, provocative," Murenu said of the overall look. "It's street style, but with the sophistication of a French woman."

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