Spring 2009 Beauty Trends: Backstage at Benjamin Cho

SHOW: Benjamin Cho
MAKEUP: Vincent Longo for Vincent Longo
MODEL: Jessica Pitti for IMG
BEAUTY BOTTOM LINE: Ruby lips and shimmery eyes

THE LOOK: Longo took his cue from a piece of that Cho had woven for the show. Inspired by the underlying matte pieces and the shimmery overlays, he created a look with strong, layered lips and eyes, while leaving skin satin-matte and even-toned. The outer corners of the eyes were highlighted with silver and gunmetal shimmery shadow and lots of black mascara, while the lips got the royal treatment with three layers of color. The base layer was a burgundy stain, followed by Longo's not-yet-available va va voom skinny red lipstick, topped off with a generous coat of shiny ruby gloss—G-L-A-M-O-R-O-U-S.

GET IT: Vincent Longo Gel Stain in Apollonia, Vincent Longo Perfect Shine Lip Gloss in Verosa, Vincent Longo Shimmer Souffle in Argento, Vincent Longo Wet Diamond Eyeshadow in Concerto, Vincent Longo Waterproof Volume Riche Mascara