WMCFW: Melissa Nepton Spring/Summer 2015 (Beauty, Hair, Nails & Fashion)

Yesterday in Toronto, World Mastercard Fashion Week showcased their second day of designer collections. I was on hand last night for all the backstage fun and excitement and also managed to take in a few shows with good friends Jenelle & Dee. Designer Melissa Nepton’s Spring/Summer 2015 Collection consisted of sexy cutouts, diaphanous fabrics and crisp summer whites. For a complete look at how to achieve the gorgeous beauty, nail and hair looks, as well as some visual inspiration, keep reading!

Beauty Look

Grace Lee, lead makeup artist for Maybelline New York and the creative mastermind behind all 35 of the makeup looks at Fashion Week did it again by creating another effortless look for Melissa Nepton. She kept skin looking fresh while “well-groomed, bold brows brought focus to the eyes”. Skin was contoured then mellowed out by adding a highlight along the upper cheekbone. A matte nude lip topped with a touch of gloss completed the look. Here is everything you need to re-create this natural everyday look at home:

Maybelline Products Used:
Foundation – Fit Me! Foundation Stick 
Concealer – Dream Lumi Touch Highlighting Concealer
Highlighter – Eye Studio Color Tattoo 24H Cream Gel Shadow in Barely Branded Baby Lips Lip Balm in Clear
Contour – Fit Me! Powder in a darker shade
Mascara – Volum’ Express Pumped Up! Colossal Mascara in Brown
Brows – Define-a-Brow Eyebrow Pencil & Eye Studio Brow Drama (I can’t wait to try this!)
Lips – Color Sensational Creamy Matte Lipstick in Nude EmbraceColor Sensational Color Elixir in Nude Illusion 
Melissa Nepton, WMCFW, Melissa Nepton S/S 2015, Maybelline, Beauty Look for Nepton, Products used on Melissa Nepton Models
Melissa Nepton, WMCFW, Melissa Nepton S/S 2015, Maybelline, Beauty Look for Nepton, Products used on Melissa Nepton ModelsMelissa Nepton, WMCFW, Melissa Nepton S/S 2015, Maybelline, Beauty Look for Nepton, Products used on Melissa Nepton Models

Nails

Rita Remark, lead nail artist for Essie Canada created a beautiful blue-green & silver nail to pair with the dreamy contrast whites shown on the runway. In the fast-paced backstage environment, Rita and her team managed to shift gears quickly when the designer decided that she wanted to move in a different direction. Before I could even blink, the team was adorning fingertips with this new, fresh colour combination. Here’s how to replicate these #essielove nail looks at home:
1) Nourish & revitalize cuticles using Apricot Cuticle Oil 
2) Fill in any ridges using one coat of Essie’s Ridge Filling Base Coat
3) Paint your nails (all but the ring finger) with 2 coats of one of the following 3 polish shades: Where’s My Chauffeur? (punchy aquamarine), Turquoise & Caicos (tropical aqua) or Absolutely Shore (green sea foam). *note: the models had their choice of any one of these 3 shades
4) Paint your ring finger on each hand with 2 coats of No Place Like Chrome (silver ultra-metallic)
5) Finish off with a coat of Good to Go Top Coat and a drop of Quick-e for rapid drying. 
Melissa Nepton, WMCFW, Melissa Nepton S/S 2015, Essie Nail Polish, Maybelline, Essie Nails for Nepton, Beauty Look for Nepton
Melissa Nepton, WMCFW, Melissa Nepton S/S 2015, Essie Nail Polish, Maybelline, Redken Hair, Essie Nails for Nepton, Beauty Look for Nepton
Melissa Nepton, WMCFW, Melissa Nepton S/S 2015, Essie Nail Polish, Maybelline, Redken Hair, Essie Nails for Nepton, Beauty Look for Nepton
Hair Look

In 6 days, Jorge Joao, Redken 5th Avenue NYC‘s lead hairstylist backstage and his tireless team will pin, set, brush and tease the hair of over 500 models in over 40 shows! No matter the show or the style, Jorge offered beauty and fashion insiders Runway Tips to ensure that our hair is Runway Ready and looking fabulous at all times! Take a look…
 
3-Step Regime
 
Prime
Redken’s Pillow Proof Blow Dry Express Primer 
(cuts down on blow dry time & preps hair for styling)
 
Style
Any of Redken’s Styling Products 
 
Extend
Redken’s Pillow Proof Blow Dry Two-Day Extender 
(a dry shampoo that adds life to your style)
Melissa Nepton, WMCFW, Melissa Nepton S/S 2015, Essie Nail Polish, Maybelline, Redken Hair, Essie Nails for Nepton, Beauty Look for Nepton


Other Fun Details:

Maybelline Glass Pass
During some of the beauty transformations, Grace Lee will be wearing the Google Glass (not yet available in Canada) as a new & innovative approach to educate editors. This special type of VIP pass will give insiders a first hand look at how the brand showcases beauty through Grace’s eyes! #MNYGlassPass

Redken Contest

Want to win some fabulous Redken products? Stay tuned to this site to find out  how one lucky winner can walk away with Redken’s 3-Step Regime plus a Shampoo & Conditioner! #RedkenReady