Gucci Westman

Gucci Westman has been one busy woman this week. I've seen her at Miss Sixty, Rag & Bone, and then at Behnaz Sarafpour, where she worked with MAC. Here she is applying makeup to Canadian model Lisa Cant, who is almost always the first model to arrive at a show. Punctual, that one.

Gucci's team colored models' eyes with gray, yellow, or purple shades — all of which popped on their otherwise nude faces. The makeup artists used brushes to apply the color, of course, but they also used airbrushes to spray it directly on eyelashes. And in the case of the purple eyes, they got creative by smudging MAC lipstick in Violetta around eyes. Unfortunately, that particular shade of cream makeup is available only to makeup artists, but if you'd like to know which products were used for this show's yellow eye, this guide from MAC has the details.

The hair and makeup at Friday's Rag & Bone show worked 100% seamlessly with the clothing. That makes sense, since lead makeup artist Gucci Westman is married to one of the designers of the line. Like the clothing that came down the runway, the makeup used gray, black, and blue tones to create an edgy cool-girl look.

"It's a Blade Runner '40s girl," Gucci explained as she dabbed navy eye shadow on model Coco Rocha. "The collection is very monochromatic and futuristic, so we wanted something a little more futuristic and unexpected in the makeup. The girl still looks gorgeous—it's always important that she looks sexy and cool."

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Oh, the stories I have to tell you about the Miss Sixty show. But before going any further, would you look at this gorgeous red hair? In a sea of blonde, black, and brown, this model's mane grabbed my attention. I loved it, but then again, the hair in general was so pretty. Neil Moodie of Bumble & bumble created the '70s-influenced look, and I snagged a minute with him before the show. "We wanted to keep the hair a little more simple because in the collection, there's a lot going on," he explained. "It's '70s, but not literal. It needs to be a little more subtle."

I also talked with Gucci Westman, the lead makeup artist who was working with MAC for the show. While she applied deep blue eye shadow to Jessica Stam, she explained the inspiration for the look. "It's a sort of a cross between Joan Jett and bohemian, with a little bit of Endora," she said. As she did with her work for Rag & Bone a few days prior, she used a rich blue as the base for eyes. "I'm feeling the blue," she said.

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Could L.U.C.I. be the G.O.A.T. for Lancôme? Gucci Westman's last color collection for Lancôme stands for Luminous Colorless Color Intelligence, and she's going out with a bang when it launches next month. Check out the design of this collection. I love how the shape of the packaging feels futuristic yet organic — especially that shell-shaped compact.

The products incorporate iridescent color, which looks white to the naked eye. When it's applied to skin, though, it captures and reflects light. This photonic effect varies, depending on the skin tone. If your skin is fair, the color looks pastel, and it appears deep and more intense on darker skin. Gucci tried some of the colors out on the Peter Som runway this past Fall. (Check out the gallery below to get a feel for how they wear.) "I wanted the models’ makeup to look easy and sexy,” she explained. "I gave the eyes a bit of a pop with Ombre Glacée for a sultry effect.”

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Of all the makeup artists out there, one of the best known is Gucci Westman. Since 2003, she's been the international artistic director of Lancôme. But that's about to change. Through a press release, Lancôme announced that this Spring's color collections will be her final contributions to the brand.

In early Spring, the Pout-á-Porter lipstick that she created with Thakoon will be out. And then it's the L.U.C.I. color collection, which will be out in January. Now, this is just speculation, but considering Gucci's star power, I'm wondering if she could be cooking up her own line. Considering how successful makeup artists such as François Nars and Jeanine Lobell of Stila have been with their own brands, it wouldn't be a bad idea.

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So long Caboodles and hello Goyard! A highly anticipated ultimate holiday gift for the rich and famous will arrive exclusively at Bergdorf Goodman in limited-edition quantities by special order. As you may remember, I am a huge fan of Goyard. My laptop bag is one of my prized possessions, but after seeing this extravagant train case designed by Gucci Westman from Lancome and Goyard, I find myself coveting this!

It's a beauty editor's dream come true to own this hand-crafted white canvas printed case, which is enhanced with cognac colored leather (you know, the kind that looks even better as it gets worn in over time).

Unfortunately, I'd have to win the lottery to actually have that dream come true, since the makeup case sells for a whopping $18,000. I guess it's not totally outer limits, considering it's pimped out with multiple removable compartments, a mirror and a white makeup bag and 36 of Gucci Westman’s makeup essentials — I'm kidding, of course. But still, it sure would look pretty sitting on my vanity!

Last week at the Christopher Kane fashion show in London, the clothing colors were soft and romantic in light blues, muted greys and nudes. Fittingly, the makeup look was clean and fresh—to the point of it looking almost bare-faced.

Skin was matte, lips were flushed and cheeks had that natural, just-pinched look. Makeup artist Gucci Westman used Lancome products to create a look from the 1976 film Carrie. (That is, Sissy Spacek's look before the bloody prom.) If you like what you see, you'll be happy: Rumor has it that Christopher Kane and Lancome are working on a fun makeup project together for 2008!

For a four-step guide and a complete list of products used to create this look, read more

On Friday afternoon, Thakoon unveiled its Spring 2008 collection. The theme of the show was a narrative about a young girl who ventures from the city to Hawaii to seek out a more resort-y and relaxed style of clothing and makeup. Gucci Westman, the famous makeup artist who styled the show using Lancome products, envisioned a stylish Japanese surfer girl for the look.

Gucci began by applying different pink colors to the the lips. The next thing she knew, she and Thakoon had come up with an idea to create a Pout-a-Porter limited-edition lipstick. The new color is a translucent, cool, creamy stain. It has a beige undertone mixed with a fleshy pink as well as a blue fuchsia—I love it!

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Backstage at Rag & Bone, celebrity makeup artist and Lancome Cosmetics Designer Gucci Westman was busy turning bare faced models into late-'60s, early-'70s era James Bond sirens. This was an especially important show for Gucci, since her husband is one of the designers of Rag & Bone! If you're interested in recreating this look at home, here's what you'll need:

• Use the taupes in the Lancome Color Design Makeup Artist Palette in Stylish Neutrals and blend well on your lid.
• Next, apply Lancome Artliner Liquid Eyeliner in Brown to the lash line and blur the line with your finger. Add a little more liner and blend with the Giorgio Armani Eye Contour Brush.
• Then, build up your crease with the black and brown shades in the palette. Use the white shadow on the lid and brow bone to highlight and blend well. Curl your lashes with the one and only Shu Uemura Eye Lash Curler, and add two coats of Lancome Cils Design Pro Mascara as a finishing touch.
• On your cheeks, lightly dust Lancome Blush Subtil in Cappucine on the high parts of your cheekbones and finish lips with a peachy nude lipstick.

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