"I like the lace in more of a '70s romantic way like [they did at] Rodarte. More vintage-looking," says Kotsiopoulos. Try a beautiful vintage lace blouse with jeans like ones featured at Dolce & Gabbana. This look is really beautiful in a romantic way, so pairing it with pink eyeshadow works wonderfully to provide the finishing feminine touch, he says.
Eye Makeup Look: Pink and red eyeshadow
Pinks and reds were big for haute couture as they were seen at both Valentino and Nina Ricci, says Merante.
Merante suggests creating the look using COVERGIRL Exact Eyelights Eye-Brightening Eyeshadow in Vivid Greens, $8.49. "These four pink and mauve shades are sure to make those eyes pop," he says. Pick the shade you want to wear, and blend it on your lids, just to your creases and along your lower lashlines. For extra drama, line the inner rims of your eyes with a soft white or cream-colored pencil. Finish by applying one coat of volumizing mascara to top lashes.
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Fashion Trend: '70s glam
"The '70s glam was major at Marc Jacobs," says Kotsiopoulos. Think YSL, Studio 54 -- "very glamorous." Sculptural gold pieces, metallic pinks and high-waisted wide pant legs ruled the runway along with silky flowy dresses and jumpsuits. Kotsiopoulos says, "The trick with this look is to keep it modern in some way, otherwise you'll look like a weird extra on 'Charlie's Angels'." Yikes. "Whenever retro comes back, it's very important to keep your hair and makeup modern."
Eye Makeup Look: Silver metallic eyes with strong brows
Merante says, "At Prada, silver was the star of the show paired with a dark straight brow." Kotsiopoulos deadpans, "What else are you going to wear to Studio 54?"
To get this look, apply MAC Eye Shadow in Forgery, $18 from top lashlines to your brow bones. "I like to apply this shadow with my finger for a more opaque look," says Merante. Fill in brows, then brush through them with a clear brow mascara.
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Fashion Trend: Neutrals, nudes
This is a comfortable clothing trend, says Kotsiopoulos. "There's a certain look in a nude, neutral color that's classy and elegant." Doesn't it get too dull? Not necessarily, he says. "A pop of vibrant color is a great way to draw attention to your face and is a good route to go [when wearing] nudes."
Eye Makeup Look: Vibrant pastel eyeshadow
"Bright pastel eyeshadow was the biggest trend for spring 2011," says Merante. "At Dior, there was a rainbow of shades from blue, green and lavenders."
To get this look, "apply your choice of color (try Nars Duo Eyeshadow in Caravaggio, $33) from lashlines to creases. Apply the shadow with your finger for true color payoff. Define your eyes by drawing a thin black line with a liquid liner on your top lashlines and slightly wing out the lines at your outer corners. For your lashes, apply a volumizing mascara to the root of the lashes and drag out to the ends for a dense lash look."
We may not be privileged enough to sit front row at Fashion Week, but not owning a jet or answering to the name "Anna Wintour" doesn't mean you can't enjoy -- and copy -- the hottest fashion and makeup looks displayed on those runways.
To prove it, we (with help from George Kotsiopoulos, celebrity stylist and co-host of E!'s "Fashion Police" and makeup artist Anthony Merante) scoured designer collections from New York, Paris and beyond and boiled them down into a digestible Cliffs Notes format so you'll feel confident in copying this season's hottest trends.
Doesn't front row sound so overrated now? Although a coveted seat in the front row next to, say, Mr. Clooney, would be cool�
