Body Painting Makeup Accents

Body Painting is an Art Form that is steamrolling into the mainstream. Once a cultist Art Form it is now sought after by commercial interests for print ads, television commercials, live promotional appearances, and sporting events. Body Painting is accomplished with Body Painting Makeup, not paint. As with all forms of art, Body Painting is a constantly evolving art., and a living art. Makeup Artists from all makeup disciplines are now engaging in Body Painting and discovering a new form of expression.

The tools of Body Painting Makeup Artists are already in the Makeup Artist's Bag. Makeup Brushes and Sponge Applicators are used with water activated cake makeup such as Mehron Paradise Makeup AQ. The newest wave in Body Painting is Air Brush Makeup. Mehron introduced a new line of green tea based, vitamin infused Air Brush makeup in highly pigmented, diversified colors, LUX AirBrush Makeup.

Artists and Makeup Artists alike who are interested in exploring this swiftly growing living art form should always remember that most of the model's skin will be covered in color. The pores of the skin need to breathe, therefore only safe Body Painting Makeup should be used to pursue your living art visions. Paint is for canvas, walls and paper. Makeup is for application to the human body. Be safe, look to Mehron, manufacturers of Makeup since 1927 in the USA free from animal testing. Mehron produces highly pigmented, safe Makeup for the Body Painting Artist, Paradise Makeup AQ and LUX Airbrush Makeup.

To add an extra dimension to your Body Painting creation, Mehron has a compliment of Body Painting Makeup Accents. Mehron Body Painting Makeup Accents allows the Body painting Artist to add glitter, sparkles and Metallic Powder to their living art creation. Along with Detailz, a liquid detailing makeup that is part of the Paradise Makeup AQ Collection, Makeup Artist can add Gemstones and seashells and other cosmetic accessories to their artistic creation with AdGem, a latex free body adhesive that has is safe to use, easy to remove, yet strong enough to hold detailing accents to any Body Painting.

It is important to remember that the skin is the body's largest organ, it needs to breathe, its pores can not be suffocated with paint. Acrylic paints, oil paints and even water paints are never safe to use on the body, especially when it comes to the art of Body Painting, an Art that covers most of the body's largest organ. Mehron Body Painting Makeup and Body Painting Makeup Accents and accessories are made especially for the Art of Body Painting. Whether you are a beginner or a professional Body Painting enthusiast, Mehron Body Painting Makeup is the right choice for you.

The 2010 NABPC Winners Part 3

Awards for Airbrush Body Painting were made at the First Annual 2010 North American Body Painting Championship (NABPC) held at The Flamingo Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada on February 11-14, 2010. With films such as Avatar and High Definition Video demanding the even coverage that Air Brush Makeup can provide, the need for skilled Air Brush Makeup Artists will grow. The Community of Body Painting Makeup Artists are more than skilled at Air Brush Makeup Application. When skilled Body Painting Makeup Artists have a air brush gun in their hand the results are simply amazing. Body Painting Competitions such as NABPC organized by Mark Reid, Master Body Painter squeezes the trigger on the creative juices of the Body Painting Makeup Artist. All Body Painting Artists go leave a competition like NABPC with the prize of honed skills, new techniques, and comradeship with Body Painting Makeup Artists from around the globe

A competition would not be a competition without a Champion declared, the First Annual North American Body Painting Champion of 2010 in the category of AirBrush Body Painting is Alexander Hansen, with second place going to, Nicholas Herrera, followed by Jesse Thoreson taking third place, Adam Ray in Fourth Place and Finishing in 5th place was Ragen Mendenhall. Congratulations are in order for the top five AirBrush Body Painting Makeup Artists on their accomplishments at the historic 1st Annual NABPC.

As the Art of Body Painting continues to grow, AirBrush Makeup Body Painting Artists will continue to evolve in both technique and color usage. As they continue to push the envelop of this evolving living art, the tools that they need must continue to be developed. Mehron Makeup was both a Sponsor and Exhibitor at the First Annual NABPC. As an active participant in such events, Mehron Makeup becomes aware of the products the Body Painting Makeup Artists are seeking. in 2009 Mehron Makeup introduced LUX Airbrush Makeup, a green tea based, vitamin infused Air Brush Makeup that applies easily, dries quickly and leaves an even color application. Throughout the past year, Mehron Blog Readers have been treated to photographs of the Air Brush Makeup skills possessed by Alexander Hansen, and we have seen how he uses LUX Airbrush Makeup. His creative visions translate into finished products that are at times other worldly.

Mehron Makeup is proud to have been a Sponsor and Exhibitor at this important 1st Annual North American Body Painting Championship and looks forward to its future growth and success. Mehron Makeup thanks Mark Reid and all those who made the conception of a North American Body Painting Championship a reality. Mehron Makeup looks forward to participating in the future NABPC crowning of Body Painting Makeup Artist Champions.

The 2010 NABPC Winners Part 2

The Winners in the Brush and Sponge Category at the first annual 2010 North American Body Painting Championship (NABPC) were:

1. Lucie Brouillard
2. Yolanda Bartram
3. Scott Fray
4. Bella Volen
5. Athena Z

These top five Body Painters were judged the best in class in the competition held at the Flamingo Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. Brush and Sponge Body Painting is accomplished with a water based cake makeup such as Paradise Makeup, AQ by Mehron. The Body Painting Artists use a combination of Makeup Brushes for detail and Sponge Applicators for larger surface color. Everyone who entered the first annual North American Body Painting Championship was a winner. Not only did they get to put their creative vision on the line, they also interacted with Body Painting Artists from around the world sharing skills and techniques which tend to make everyone better at their craft. Competitions like NABPC, a conception of Mark Reid, Master Body Painter, enables the community of world Body Painting Artists to come together in a social setting where they experience exhibitions and partake in cordial competition. As each Artist immerses themselves in their own creation they are surrounded by other Body Painting Artists with different visions and techniques. Competing for cash prizes and a Hand Made Trophy by Artist Kim Higgins, Body Painting Artists also experience the community of other Body Painting Artists at competitive events..

Competitions such as the North American Body Painting Championship shines a spotlight on the Art of Body Painting which is taking the mainstream by surprise. Body Painting Masterpieces are now common place in advertisements, at sporting events and night club parties. The guests and visitors of the Flamingo Hotel and Casino on February 11-14, 2010 witnessed the growing phenomenon of Body Painting first hand, with many astonished by the Art. The local Las Vegas Press also covered NABPC and wrote very positively about the Living Art of Body Painting.

Mehron Makeup would like to applaud all the Body Painting Artists from around the world who participated in the first annual North American Body Painting Championship, congratulate the winners in the Brush and Sponge Category and thank Mark Reid for his vision and dedication to the Art of Body Painting.

The 2010 NABPC Winners Part 1

On February 12-14, 2010 Body Painting Artists converged on the Flamingo Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada for the 1st Annual North American Body Painting Championship (NABPC). Competing for cash prizes and a unique trophy designed by Mark Reid and hand made by Artist Kim Higgins Body Painters from around the world showed their skills in creating living art on the human body. Not only did the works of art captivate the uninitiated audiences of Flamingo Hotel and Casino guests and visitors, they also drew the attention of the local press. Mark Reid, Master Body Painter, is the impetuous behind the creation of this newly created gathering of Body Painters in North America.

Combining socializing, exhibitions and a competition the North American Body Painting Championship was a gathering of first time competitors and award winning Body Painters sharing their artistic creations with each other and the world. For the Body Painters the competition is broken down into two categories of body painting expertise, Brush and Sponge Body Painting and AirBrush Body Painting. NABPC also recognized and essential part of Body Painting Art by offering Awards to the top three models, who are the canvas for this unique art form.

The top three winning models at the North American Body Painting Championship for 2010 were:

1. Karla Barendregt
2. Olga Che
3. Jay Cloud

The models are canvas for the Body Painters, who must need to both conceptualize their artistic creation and use the natural contours of the model's body to complete their work of art. A Body Painting Model must endure long hours of standing and staying still while being painted on by the artist, it is not a easy job. During the presentation to the judges the model is the living representative of the Body Painting Artist's work, they can bring extra life to the creation by the way they move in the painted body. Most Body Painting models volunteer their services to practicing Body Painting Artists, for which the Artists are truly grateful. Mehron Makeup congratulates all the enduring Models for their dedication to the art of Body Painting, and applauds the top three winners of the 2010 NABPC.

Featured Artist Mario Ink

Mehron Blog readers have met Mario Ink previously, tonight the Mehron Blog takes a look at what he has been up to since the last time he was featured. Mario is a Chicago Makeup Artist who specializes in High Fashion Makeup and Air Brush Makeup, often combining the two. In fact at the Air Brush Academy in Chicago, Mario Ink teaches Air Brush Beauty Makeup Application. The Chicago based Air Brush Academy was among the first to receive LUX Airbrush Makeup by Mehron. Under the guidance of Mario Ink, The Air Brush Academy was using LUX Airbrush Makeup months before it was released to the public in 2009.

Mario Ink was a featured Makeup Artist for Mehron at the 2009 Makeup Show LA, where he showed his skills at Extreme Beauty Makeup using a combination of Mehron Makeup from across all lines of Mehron Makeup Collections. Throughout the year Mario Ink is involved in many projects in the Chicago Area, Glam Live, Neon Barbie and the Body Painters Ball are just a few of the events and projects that Mario Ink has undertaken since we last visited him.

Recently during Valentine's Week, Mario Ink was sponsored by Mehron Makeup at an event entitled "Bad Romance" after the Lady GaGa song by the same title. The Theme of the event was of course the Lady GaGa Look which Mario Ink accomplished with his Makeup Artist Skills and Mehron Makeup.

Mario Ink continues to practice his craft and produce innovative Makeup Applications across the spectrum of Glamor Makeup, Fashion Makeup, Beauty Makeup, Extreme Beauty Makeup and Face and Body Painting Makeup. Dan Baron, Marketing Director of Windy City Media, a company that produces the events where Mario can be found, recently shared a picture of a recent Mario Ink creation that he calls "Day of the Dead", (Photo Above). Mario Ink used LUX Airbrush Makeup in White as the base for the "Day of the Dead" creation and completed the look with Extreme Beauty Makeup from Mehron. We look forward to the 2010 creations of Mario Ink, the Mehron Blog will keep readers posted on the work of this Chicago area Makeup Artist.

The Fashion Week Mehron Makeup Artists

Behind the scenes, hours before the first model stepped onto the runway of the Vassilios Kostetsos and Toni Francesc shows at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, The Team of Mehron Makeup Artists were hard at work. Mehron Beauty Makeup is for everyone, but to carry a consistent theme throughout a show and to plan the appropriate coordinating makeup takes the artistic talents of trained makeup artists. The Mehron Makeup Team was led by Freelance Beauty Makeup Artist Raedawn Johnson, who was the lead Makeup Artist at Mehron's first Fashion Week Show in September 2009.

Front: Raedawn Johnson, Jacqueline Reyes, and Christina Lomauro,
Back: Marla Russo (Owner, Bella PR), Brandalyn Fulton, Susan Small (Bella PR) Stephanie Ferreira, Meagan Hester, T’rah Holliday Veal

Throughout the two shows this group of Makeup Artists worked tirelessly and with perfection to achieve the looks that both Fashion Designers were seeking to complete their Fashion Designs for presentation to the world. These Professional Freelance Makeup Artists brought with them the skills of their craft along with an indefatigable energy both nights and completed their assignment of readying dozens of Fashion Models in time for their walks down the runway.

Raedawn Johnson was chosen to lead the Mehron Makeup Artist Team not only because of her stellar reputation in the world of beauty makeup, but also because she brings with her a knowledge of Beauty Makeup that comes with experience. She is able to instantly see what is needed and what makeup products she will use to get there without hesitation. Her knowledge of shading, color coordination and application techniques seems to be a natural ability even though it has been achieved through long hard work. Raedawn will again represent Mehron Makeup at The Makeup Show LA from February 28 through March 1, 2010 where she will step it up with demonstrations in Extreme Beauty Makeup Application using the Mehron Extreme Beauty Makeup Collection.

Mehron Blog readers have met Raedawn Johnson along with Bradlayn Fulton, and Meagan Hester in previous Mehron Blog postings. Throughout the year Mehron Blog Readers may see features on the rest of the Team of Mehron Makeup Artists who were instrumental in producing the perfect Makeup Look for the Fashion Collections of Athens Fashion Designer Vassilios Kostetsos and Barcelona Fashion Designer Toni Francesc. To all the Makeup Artists who were part of the Mehron Makeup Artist Team, congratulations on a job expertly done, the Professional Makeup of Mehron was skilfully used by your creative touch to make a successful showing at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week.

LA Makeup Show Feb 28-March 1, 2010

Fresh off the Runway of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week and North American Body Painting Championship Mehron Makeup is headed to the City of Angles for The Makeup Show LA. Held at The California Market Center located at 110 East 9th Street, Penthouse/13th Fl, Los Angeles, California, The Makeup Show LA is a West Coast Showcase for the Makeup Industry. The Makeup Show LA features Exhibitors and demonstrations by Makeup Artists. The Mehron Makeup Exhibit will be located at booth 2015.

Be sure to visit Mehron Makeup at Booth 2015 if you are attending The Makeup Show LA, not only will you get to see, feel and experience the Extreme Beauty Makeup that just starred on the Runways of New York Fashion, you will also be treated to demonstrations by one of the leading Makeup Artists today, Lymari Millot. Ms. Millot is a Multi-Talented Makeup Artist that can move easily between makeup application disciplines. She has vast experience in Beauty and Fantasy Makeup as well as being a an Award Winning Face Painting Makeup Artist. Ms. Millot is also accomplished in Character Creation, Special FX, Prosthetic and AirBrush Makeup.

Lymari Millot will be the featured Makeup Artist for Mehron Makeup at The Makeup Show LA presenting Extreme Body Painting. In the past Mehron Blog Readers have enjoyed pictures of her amazing work that she shared with us, everything from Body Painting Makeup to showing how a Makeup Artist creates a bullet hole in the skin. The chance to witness the talents of Ms. Millot at The LA Makeup Show is worth the price of admission alone. Admission does however include demonstrations by a host of other Makeup Artists, Seminars, an Exhibitor Hall filled with specialty Makeup, and another very special Makeup Artist Guest representing Mehron makeup

Mehron Makeup will also be represented by Beauty Makeup Artist Raedawn Johnson, who will be demonstrating Mehron Beauty Makeup and the extra touches she creates with Mehron Extreme Beauty Makeup. Raedawn Johnson was the lead Makeup Artist for both of the 2010 Mercedes-Benz fashion Week Shows for Mehron, and also the lead Makeup Artist for Mehron at the 2009 Fashion Week Show.

Sometimes you can't see it all at events like The Makeup Show LA, a visit to the Mehron Makeup Booth number 2015 on the Exhibitors Floor will give you a chance to see most of it. Mehron Makeup has over eighty years of Makeup experience and Makeup Collections that include Clown Makeup, Theatrical Makeup, Face and Body Painting Makeup, Character Makeup, Halloween Makeup, Student Makeup Kits, Professional Makeup Tools and Applicators, Fashion Makeup, Beauty Makeup, Fantasy Makeup and of course the newest line of Extreme Beauty Makeup. Student or professional, if you are in and around the Los Angeles area from February 28 through March 1, 2010. head over to THE West Coast makeup experience, The Makeup Show LA, a production of The Powder Group and Metropolitan Event Services.

Mehron Makeup Adds to Legacy

On the final night of the first North American Body Painting Championship (NABPC), February 14, 2010, held in Las Vegas,NV, USA, Mehron Makeup Artists were busy behind the scenes at the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week show of Greek Fashion Designer, Vassilios Kostetsos. From February 12-14, 2010 Mehron Body Painting Makeup was used by Body Painting Makeup Artists in pursuit of the first NABPC title in the categories of Brush and Sponge and AirBrush Body Painting. Mehron Face and Body Painting Makeup got a workout at NABPC while across the country in New York City, Mehron Extreme Beauty Makeup was in the spotlight at the first of two Fashion Week Shows in which it starred.

Both Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Shows in which Mehron Makeup partnered with an international Fashion Designer, has a Team of Mehron Makeup Artists led by Freelance Beauty Makeup Artist Raedawn Johnson. In conjunction with the theme of each show the Mehron Makeup Artist Team worked hand in hand with the Fashion Designers to accomplish and complete the look that they were seeking for their Fashion Week Presentation. In a show entitled, "Eros Anikate Machan", Athens Fashion Designer Vassilios Kostetsos presented a Fall 2010 collection that highlighted bright, vibrant colors. The Mehron Makeup Artist Team used the Mehron Extreme Beauty Makeup Collection to complete the the colorful look that Mr. Kostetsos was seeking. Translated from the ancient Greek as "Love, invincible in battle", the Mehron Makeup Team used Metallic Silver Powder blended with Mehron Mixing Liquid ala Body Painting Artists to create faux "Greek Helmets" on the male models representing the battle theme.

The second night of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week for the Mehron Makeup Team was on February 16, 2010 working with Barcelona Fashion Designer Toni Francesc on his show named, "Artificial Life". Taking a distinctly different approach to the colors of Fall 2010, Mr. Francesc opted for darker mineral colors which Mehron Makeup Artists complemented with an undefined smoky eye look, gold lip coloring created with Gold Metallic Powder blended with Mehron Mixing Liquid, and a dusting of Metallic Powder over a light cream foundation application.

As Mehron Makeup enters its 83rd year of Professional Makeup Formulation, the legacy continues to grow. From the infancy of the Broadway Theater District in New York City in the 1920's to the height of Fashion at New York Fashion Week in 2010, Mehron Makeup has been a constant. Mehron Makeup has been a leader in Professional Theatrical Makeup, a standard for Clown Makeup, a contributor to the growth of Face Painting and Body Painting Makeup, and an innovator in Extreme Beauty Makeup. Wherever Makeup is needed, Mehron is there.

Mehron Makeup Artist concentrates on the Detailz, liquid detailing makeup.

Creating the Look for the Kostetsos Fashion Show with Mehron Makeup

A brilliant red Kostetsos design, highlighted with Mehron Makeup. Photo by Richard Esposito.

In a photo by Alberto Vincenzo Ruotolo, a Vassilios Kostetsos creation is captured with complimenting Mehron Beauty Makeup.

The Finale of the Kostetsos Show with Mehron Makeup.

The preceding Photographers are the copyrighted work of Photographers, Alberto Vincenzo Ruotolo and Richard Esposito and may not be copied, reproduced or distributed without permission from the respective Photographer.

A View of "Artificial Life" at Fashion Week

Bringing his intensity and enthusiasm to New York from Barcelona, Spain, Fashion Designer Toni Francesc arrived at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week with a collection that is marvelously reflective of modern urban life, yet is ready for the future with tapered geometric lines in mineral colors. Mr. Francesc breathes life into an array of fabric choices that spans the clothing needs of life from casual wear to formal wear. The muted color choices of the Toni Francesc Fall 2010 Fall Collection, entitled "Artificial Life" include black, charcoal, steel, gray, rust and aluminum. To complete the look of his "Artificial Life" Fashion Collection, Mr. Francesc chose to partner with Mehron Makeup, innovators of Fashion Forward Makeup. The Mehron Makeup Artist Team led by Freelance Beauty Makeup Artist Raedawn Johnson completed the Francesc "Artificial Life" Look by using the mineral colors of Mehron Metallic Powder blended with Mixing Liquid for the lips of the models. Eyes were highlighted with an undefined smokey look created using Mehron Black Detailz, and Mehron Eye Makeup. Models were treated to a spa treatment in a bottle with Mehron Velvet Finish Primer to moisturize and revitalize their winter beaten skin. Using a a light application of Mehron Professional Foundation Makeup with a dusting of Metallic Powder the models were ready to present the "Artificial Life" Fashion Collection of Toni Francesc to the world.

Photographer Richard Esposito captured the "Artificial Life" Fashion Presentation from preparation to completion and has allowed the Mehron Makeup Blog to share his photos with readers. The following photographs are the copyrighted work of Richard Esposito and may not be duplicated or distributed without the consent of the Photographer.

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week "Artificial Life" Show by Toni Francesc with Mehron Makeup

Mehron Makeup used to create Smoky Eye Look by Mehron Makeup Artist

Gold Metallic Powder with Mixing Liquid being applied as lip coloring.

Model with Mehron Makeup in a Toni Francesc Creation

The Finale of Toni Francesc 2010 Fall Collection, Look completed with Mehron Makeup

Mr. Francesc takes a bow at the finale of his hit "Artificial Life" Fashion Presentation.

Artificial Life,Toni Francesc, Mehron Makeup

Entitled, "Artificial Life", the Fall 2010 Fashion Collection by Toni Francesc was presented at the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York City on February 16, 2010. Displaying a Collection of designs with a urban-chic-modern look that could also be worn on the International Space Station, Mr. Francesc brought basic color to life with geometric detail. Featuring charcoal, steel gray, aluminum, rust and black, the Francesc Collection is both elegant and practical. Mr. Francesc called upon Mehron Makeup to complete the look with a black eye treatment and gold dust. The team of Mehron Makeup Artists under the direction of Raedawn Johnson complemented the "Artificial Life" Collection with lip coloring made by blending Mehron Mixing Liquid with Gold Metallic Powder, creating the perfect contrast to the industrial, space age colors, cuts and fabric of Mr. Francesc's newest fashion introductions.

Photographer Alberto Vincenzo Ruotolo witnessed the "Artificial Life" Fashion Collection presentation from the Makeup Room preparation to the finale through the eye of his camera's viewfinder. Mr. Ruotolo allows the Mehron Bog to show his work, so that those who couldn't attend can sill experience the final Bryant Park, New York City Fashion Show held steps from the heart of the Department District. The following copyrighted Photographs should be copied and or distributed without the consent of the Photographer.

The Mehron Makeup at the "Artificial Life" Show by Toni Francesc

Mehron Makeup Artist applies the finishing touch of Metallic Gold Powder to a Model

Model shows Francesc Design and Mehron Makeup

Mehron Makeup completes the Toni Francesc Look

Photographer Alberto Vincenzo Ruotolo sees the finale through his viewfinder.

Designer Toni Francesc takes a bow after the hit presentation of his Fall 2010 Fashion Collection at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week.

Toni Francesc 2010 Fashion with Mehron Gold

Flying in from Barcelona, Spain, Fashion Designer Toni Francesc came to Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week with a Futuristic Fall 2010 Collection ready to greet alien life forms on any planet. Presenting for the second time under the white historic tents of Bryant Park, Mr. Francesc came prepared with a Fall Collection that would easily have won the hearts of all women abroad the Starship Enterprise, and one that also blends perfectly into modern urban industrial life. Toni Francesc's Fall 2010 Collection entitled "Artificial Life" brings the future to the present. From his Casual Wear to his Formal Wear every piece in the "Artificial Life" Fashion Collection of Toni Francesc featured comforting fabrics cut in precision futuristic lines that made the dark colored collection feel inviting and warm. Concentrated in black, charcoal, steel, and rust, Mr. Francesc's Fall 2010 Presentation was in stark contrast to the return of vibrant colors that other Designers at Fashion Week tended to favor.

By naming his Fall 2010 Fashion Collection Presentation, "Artificial Life", Designer Toni Francesc is hinting at the Star Trekkie look of his collection and is inviting humans to be well attired when interacting with extraterrestrial life in the future as they blend in with modern cityscape of steel, aluminum and concrete now. To complete the look of the future, Toni Francesc called upon Mehron, the Makeup of the Future with roots set deep into the past. Discarding the usual Fashion Makeup colors found in L.I.P. Cream, CHEEK Cream, and E.Y.E Cream, a Team of Mehron Makeup Artists, led by Beauty Makeup Artist Raedawn Johnson, delved into the future by creating a shiny mineral look using Mehron Mixing Liquid blended with Metallic Powder.

The Mehron Makeup Team first treated the Models to a refreshing, skin soothing application of Velvet Finish Primer, a natural based skin serum that contains a stable Vitamin C and Vitamin E that is easily absorbed for deep moisturizing. An undefined eye look was created using Mehron Black Detailz, and E.Y.E Powder for an industrial, modern look that will carry on through space travel. After a Professional Cream Mehron Foundation, the faces were accented with Gold Metallic Powder, and the lips colored using the blended Gold Metallic Powder and Mixing Liquid.

The Fashion Week Presentation partnership between Fashion Designer Toni Francesc and Mehron Makeup was captured by the cameras of Richard Espositio and Alberto Vincenzo Rutolo, and as in the past they have kindly granted access to their photographs for publication in the Mehron Blog, in order for Mehron Blog Readers to experience this Fashion Show from all angles. The photographs published here are used with permission and may not be copied, duplicated or redistributed without the consent of the photographers.

Photographer Alberto Vincenzo Ruotolo captures a Mehron Makeup Artist at work on a Toni Francesc under his watchful eye.

The Makeup Room before the Toni Francesc Fashion Show at New York Fashion Week.

Designer Toni Francesc approves the Mehron Makeup Look for his show, "Artificial Life" , along with Stephanie Ferreira, Mehron Marketing Director. (Photo by A. V. Ruotolo)

The opening of the Toni Francesc Fashion Show complete with Mehron Makeup, Artificial Life, is captured by the camera of Richard Esposito.

A Model walks the Runway in a Toni Francesc Creation wearing Mehron Makeup

The Finale Walk by the Models of the Toni Francesc Fashion Show with Mehron Makeup

A View of the Kostetsos, Mehron Show

Continuing with the Mehron Blog's look at the second pairing of Vassilios Kostetsos and Mehron Makeup at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week which took place on Valentine's Evening 2010 in the heart of New York City, tonight a look from a different angle is presented. Yesterday the Mehron Blog featured the photographs of Alberto Vincenzo Rutolo who along with Photographer Richard Esposito captured the Kostetsos Mehron Show in pictures. Both Photographers who earn their living through their craft have been gracious enough to share their copyrighted work with Mehron Blog Readers. Tonight the Mehron Blog looks through the lens of Richard Esposito's Camera at The Vassilios Kostetsos Fashion highlighted by Mehron Makeup.

Photographer Richard Esposito captures a Mehron makeup Artist at work.

The Mehron Makeup Team accent the Models of Vassilios Kostetsos for Fashion Week

A Model for the Vassilios Kostetsos Fashion Runway is ready after Mehron Makeup Artists prepare her with Mehron Extreme Beauty Makeup.

A Model for the Fall 2010 Menswear Collection by Vassilios Kostetsos on the Runway at Fashion Week with a "Greek Helmet" created with Mehron Makeup.

A Model at the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Presentation by Greek Designer Vassilios Kostetsos shows a creation of vivid color wearing the true colors of Mehron Makeup.

Eros Anikate Machan through the Camera Lens

Athens Fashion Designer Vassilios Kostetsos presented his Fall 2010 Fashion Collection on the Runway of The Salon at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in conjunction with Mehron Makeup. Taking into account the day, Valentine's Day, and his heritage, Greek, Mr. Kostetsos decided on a quote from Sophocles as the theme of his show, "Eros Anikate Machan", translated from anicent Greek into English as, "Love, Invincible in Battle". Two Photographers captured the event in order for others to experience, Richard Esposito and Alberto Vincenzo Ruotolo. Both were gracious enough to share their copyrighted photographs with the Mehron Blog for the enjoyment of our readers. Please remember that these photographs are the the property of the photographers and may not be copied and redistributed without their approval. Today the Mehron Blog takes you behind the shutter of Alberto Vincenzo Rutolo's camera to see exclusive photographs of the Vassilios Kostetsos and Mehron Makeup presentation on February 14, 2010 at the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week.

"Eros Anikate Machan" as seen through the camera lens of Alberto Vincenzo Rutolo.

Male Model in the Mehron Makeup Chair

Two of the Vassilios Kostetsos Models ready for the Runway after their Mehron Extreme Beauty Makeup was applied by the Team of Mehron Makeup Artists.

Runway Model for Vassilios Kostetsos sports the "battle" look with Mehron Makeup

Kostetsos Model showing the dynamic colors of the Fall 2010 Fashion Collection accented by Mehron Extreme Beauty Makeup.

The Finale of "Eros Anikate Machan" as captured by the camera of Alberto Vincenzo Ruotolo.

Vassilios, Mehron, the Heart of Fashion Week

On the evening of the Holiday of the Heart, Fashion Designer Vassilios Kostetsos in conjunction with Mehron Makeup presented his newest Fashion Collection on the runways of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week. In homage to his Ancestry, Mr. Kostetsos set the theme of his Fall 2010 Fashion Collection with a quote from Sophocles, "Eros Anikate Machan", translated to English as "Love, invincible in Battle". The 2010 Fall Collection designed by Vassilios highlights the return to vibrant colors in solids and patterns, to accentuate the Kostetsos Collection the Mehron Makeup Team led by Beauty Makeup Artist Raedawn Johnson used Mehron Extreme Beauty Makeup.

In keeping with the today's new Makeup Look, Raedawn and the Mehron Makeup Team created dramatic eye looks for Vassilios' Women Fashion Models. Using E.Y.E Lashes for length and texture, the Mehron Makeup Artists applied Black Detailz combined with Black Eye Shadow to highlight the depths of the model's eye, a technique that recalls the Glamor Days of Hollywood. Using a makeup tool that wasn't available to the glamorous stars of Hollywood, Mehron Makeup Artists mixed Precious Gems Powder with Mixing Liquid by Mehron which enabled them to accent the Eye Makeup Look with a shimmer that captured the light as the models walked the runway. With Raedawn leading the vision, the Mehron Makeup Artist Team was able to compliment Vassilios Kostetsos' 2010 Fall Makeup collection, picking up on the vibrant colors of the Fashion with the bold colors of Mehron L.I.P. Liner and L.I.P. Color Cream.

For the male models Mr. Kostetsos preferred that the "battle" theme be carried through with Mehron Makeup. Keeping within the Extreme Beauty Makeup Line while borrowing from the techniques used by Face Painters who use Mehron Face Painting Makeup, the Mehron Team of Beauty Makeup Artists used Mehron Mixing Liquid with Metallic Powder. The Makeup for the Male Models using the Metallic Powder and Mehron Mixing Liquid was applied to their faces in the style of the classic Greek Helmet.

The Mehron Makeup Artists were able to tie together the entire Kostetsos' Fall 2010 with colors and products from the Mehron Extreme Beauty Makeup Line, completing Vassilios' theme with a Makeup look that complimented each design.

The first pairing of Mehron Makeup and Vassilios Kostetsos was greeted enthusiastically by the fashion press, makeup press and beauty press. If the reaction to the presentation by those who witnessed the event live is any indication, this second partnership between Mehron and Vassilios will not be hampered by a sophomore jinx.

Photographers, Alberto Vincenzo Rutolo and Richard Esposito, captured the event from behind the Makeup mirrors to the Fashion Runway and share their photographs with Mehron Blog readers with the understanding that these photos are copyrighted work and should not be copied or distributed for any purpose without the express written consent of the Photographer. Over the next few weeks, the Mehron Blog will be sharing a host of exclusive photos from the lenses of Mr. Rutolo and Mr. Esposito's cameras from not only the Kostetsos Fashion Collection but also from Fashion Designer Toni Francesc's Fashion presentation that will also feature Makeup Artists with a dressing table full of Mehron Makeup.

Mehron Makeup and Valentine 2010

February 14, 2010 is of course celebrated as Valentine's Day, a day that has become synonymous with love, hearts, cupids and romance. Every Valentine's Day is important for Mehron Makeup, manufacturers of lip coloring make up that turns ordinary lips into Valentine Lips. L.I.P. Color Cream is the newest lip coloring makeup for accentuating and contouring Valentine Lips. Along with a Professional Beauty Makeup selection for eyes and cheeks, L.I.P. Color Cream offers you the shades and hues of excitingly inviting colors that are consistently pure. Blended evenly through standardized formulation, L.I.P Color Cream gives you the same inviting color from your first application to your last without discoloring.

Mehron Makeup users don't have to wait till Valentine's Day to feel the love that Mehron has for them. Mehron shows their love to their customers each and every day by researching and formulating the safest Makeup Products from selected ingredients free from animal testing. Made in the USA Mehron's New Fashion Makeup includes many innovative Makeup Products that not only add the color enhancement that you seek, but also contains natural moisturizing and healing formulas to protect your skin from the effects of pollution, aging and weather damage.

On Valentine's Day 2010 Mehron Makeup is showcasing a variety of both long standing favorites and new additions to two of the most popular Mehron Makeup Lines. February 14, 2010, Valentine's Day, is the final day of the First North American Body Painting Championships (NABPC) in Las Vegas, NV, USA. Mehron Makeup was both a Sponsor and Exhibitor at this first of ever event. Mehron Body Painting Makeup which includes a water activated cake Makeup, Paradise Makeup, AQ and the newest naturally based Air Brush Makeup, LUX Airbrush Makeup, was well represented in the competition and exhibits at NABPC which attracted Body Painting Makeup Artists from around the world.

In the heart of New York City, on Valentine's Day 2010, Mehron Makeup joins with Greek Fashion Designer Vassilios Kostetsos for the second time at the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week extravagance in Bryant Park. The Beauty Makeup Artist Team, sponsored and assembled by Mehron, enhanced the Models showing Mr. Kostetsos' newest fashion creations with fashion forward makeup looks using Mehron Extreme Beauty Makeup. This Fashion Week Showcase places Mehron Makeup on the world runway of Fashion Makeup that is capturing the world's attention

Valentine's Day and Mehron Makeup always go together. Valentine's Day 2010 sets a new standard for Mehron Makeup as it demonstrates its flexibility to audiences from New York to Las Vegas at events tied together by Makeup made in the USA by a second generation family company that never forgets their love for their customers.

From the Big Tent to the Fashion Tent

Long before the white canvas tents of New York City's Bryant Park Fashion Week Tents, Mehron Makeup starred in tents of a different sort. Mehron White Clown Face was the Clown Makeup of choice for the performers of the Greatest show on Earth as it traveled from town to town. In the early decades of the 1900's Clowns used more makeup than just about anyone, and they used it day after day as they performed twice a day under the Big Tent. The Clowns of the traveling circus used Mehron Clown Makeup because it provided true vivid colors that lasted through their long days. Through twice daily performances, lunch and downtime, the Clowns knew that once they applied their Makeup in the morning, they were ready for an entire day of bringing smiles to the crowds who packed the Big Tent.

As the Entertainment Industry changed over the decades there was a constant, Mehron Makeup. Taking a clue from the Clowns, the Performers on the stages of Vaudeville, Burlesque, Theater, Opera, Ballet, Silent Films, Talking Pictures, Television, Music Videos and Fashion Models all came to learn that the Makeup of choice for a clean, consistent, safe application was Mehron. Throughout the decades Mehron Makeup continued to offer the Makeup needed by the Entertainment Industry. From the basic white makeup used by clowns and mimes, to the intricate colors that are now prevalent in Body Painting Makeup and Face Painting Makeup, Mehron Makeup continued to research, develop, formulate and perfect the makeup that kept pace with the evolving entertainment industry.

In the early days of film, when monster movies were in vogue, Mehron Makeup was on the cusp of the birth of what would become, Character Makeup. As the monsters of the screen turned into the sirens of Hollywood's Glamorous Era, Mehron Makeup was there to enhance the beauty of starlets and stars. The Golden Age of Hollywood saw epic productions that skyrocketed the profession of Makeup Artist to a recognized craft. These Makeup Artists, who were the pioneers of a Profession, knew that the first name in makeup, Mehron, could be counted on for any assignment.

In the early 1900's Mehron Makeup was appearing under the canvas of the Circus Tents, now, in the early 2000's Mehron Makeup is once again appearing under tents, the tents that house New York Fashion Week. Although Mehron Makeup continues to produce the Clown White Makeup that clowns have counted on for eight decades, it now stars under the tents that showcase New York Fashion Week. The even, consistent color of Mehron Makeup now highlights the beauty of Fashion Models who walk the runways of one of the world's most important Fashion Events, the New York Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week. Wherever there is a need for Makeup, Mehron Makeup will be there to lead the way with Makeup that is produced with selected ingredients, perfected pigmentation, even coverage and detailed elegance. Performance Makeup Artists have known for over eighty years to look to Mehron Makeup for a quality makeup produced in the USA for the products they needed for their performers. Now in 2010, Beauty Makeup Artists are realizing that the makeup that is adorning the faces and bodies of the models of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week is the Makeup they need for their clients. Mehron Fashion Makeup, like all Mehron Makeup, is not just for Professionals, Mehron Makeup is available to everyone through a Mehron Authorized Retailer.