
Even though it was early and bright on a Saturday morning, the music was pulsating backstage at the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week tents in New York for the Spring ’12 Ruffian show. The MAC Pro Team had their work cut out for them, creating a look based on Equestrian-chic.
Head MAC artist James Kaliardos gave insight as to the embodiment and look of the girl. The inspiration of the look was inspired by three different women as well as jockeys. Therefore, the graphic-ism is prominently displayed in both the clothing and small additional touches, like the makeup and nails.

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The mainstay of the look is a graphic eye consisting of a a very precise eyeliner, strong brows and bold lashes. The brows are inspired by Elizabeth Taylor, the liner takes cues from a photograph of Jacqueline Ribes and a lashes #21 from MAC and used mascara to blend the model’s lashes with the false. Another inspiration for this look is based on the cheeks. Sheena Easton brings a bit of a retro feel by the heavy use of the blush.




– Taneisha Jordan
Photos: Second City Style