Spring 2009 Beauty Trends: Backstage at Nonja McKenzie

SHOW: Nonja McKenzie
MAKEUP: Smashbox
MODEL: Meghan Davis
BEAUTY BOTTOM LINE: Smoky eye and nude lips a la Valley of the Dolls.

THE LOOK: Straying from the many pops of color we've consistently seen this week, this pared down and sultry look plays off the classics: smoldering lids, lightly contoured cheeks, and a shiny nude smile. To give the eyes extra emphasis, Smashbox makeup artist Hank Hoffman "dolled" them up with faux lashes (another runway re-occurrence this season in LA) and framed them with bold-but-believable brows. Overall, this look proves you can still make a glamorous spring spectacle without
dipping into the color spectrum.

GET IT: Smashbox Single Eyeshadow in Sandal (lids) and Walnut (crease), Bionic Mascara, Cream Eyeliner in Midnight Brown, Blush Rush in Ecstasy, and Lip Enhancing Gloss in Crystal.