CMS Shines at L.A. Fashion Week

The CMS team (L-R): Mo Meinhart, Golden Shyne, KC Mussman,
Mirelle Bertrand, Tara Daniels, Curtis Foreman, and Sherita Garcia

L.A Fashion Week Fall kicked off March 8th, with the LAFC (Los Angeles Fashion Council) presentations, hosted by founder Kelsi Smith.

Cinema Makeup School beauty makeup instructor (and resident fashionista) Mireille Bertrand brought a team of CMS graduates backstage last Thursday and Friday to provide hair and makeup looks for LA’s hottestup-and-coming designers.

Two days of runway, six designers, a couple dozen models and seven makeup artists all set up on one over-taxed table. The pace was fast and demanding but the CMS team of artists was ready for the heat. Collaboration and flexibility were key as the makeup artists had to work together in an array of different styles tailored to each designer’s line.

In the heart of the Fashion District, bloggers, buyers and press crowded in to see the first day’s showcases:

“ISM Mode” was all about organic flow and shapes. The makeup requested by designer Inka Sherman was elegant with sultry eye shadows and dark pulp lips.

“Sarine Marie” by Sarine Berberian featured ladylike silhouettes, combining elegant looks with edgy, feminine elements. Hot red lips and soft natural shadows really brought out the chic sophistication in every ensemble.

Day two brought a trio of brilliant designers that inspired and challenged the CMS artists.

Camilla Wright from “SOLDAT” designed an impressive pattern storm of edgy eco suits and separates. The collection required makeup that put the “fun” in corporate—a tough task, indeed!

 “Be daring, be free, be true to you” was the motto driving “8000 Nerves,” a line designed by four fun-loving girls. They asked for a modern, joyous look that incorporated a sense of contemporary sophistication. The makeup team found that sophistication in dark dramatic smoky eyes and a nude lip that complimented the fresh designs.

Finally, “ODYLYN” challenged our makeup artists to think future to create a glowing, celestial look to equal the collection’s galactic gowns.  Shimmering dewy skin and pearly lips turned this show’s models into alien princesses.

At the end of the day, the teams packed up and headed home, exhausted, but very content .

CMS grad Curtis Foreman summed up the experience neatly: “It was a great day, great vibes and a great team to work with.”