The Art of the Faux Bob

February 12, 2016

FEB ISSUE

Photographed @ Hyatt Times Square (Mariln Monroe Spa, Bar 54 and Hyatt Times Square Suite)

We lead busy lives and even going out to have a good time can be a bit of a process. In this issue’s Beauty Transition shoot, our model just had came from the office and is treating herself to a spa treatment before going out with her friends. Shot at the Hyatt Times Square within the Marilyn Monroe Spa, Luxury Suite as well as Bar 54, we focus on creating and transitioning the Faux Bob from the office to a night out with makeup by Kat Osorio and hair by Shoichi Ishida.

OFFICE LOOK (ABOVE): Hair by Shoichi

STEP 1: Divide your hair into two sections. Pull the top of hair (from ear to ear) on top of your head, and secure with a clip.

STEP 2: Braid the bottom half of your hair and secure it flat with some bobby pins.

STEP 3: Make the natural wave in the top part with a curling iron. Around the face, curl it away from the face. Behind the section, curl it forward to the face. Repeat the process on both sides.

Before using a curling iron, I put Oribe Soft Laquer, which is a heat styling spray all over.

STEP 4: Brush it out and pull it back into a low, loose ponytail. Pull out some strands around the face. Loop the end up and under and secure it in place with u-shape pins.

STEP 5: Blend a side swept band into the longer strands around your face. For strong hold, use L’Oreal Elnet hair spray.

OFFICE LOOK (LEFT): Makeup by Kat Osorio

SKIN PREP: I always like to take my time and really prep the skin it’s the most important step in any makeup look. This step is vital because it will determine how long & how beautiful the makeup looks throughout the day. It’s also important to switch your products & tweak them according to the changing seasons and your current skin needs.

STEP 1: Starting with jane iredale Face Cleanser use the Clarisonic MIA 2. The Clarisonic can be used in the shower because it waterproof! It’s also small enough to pack in a gym bag for post workout. Both are gentle enough for sensitive skin and effective!

STEP 2: Use Beauty Prep Face Toner (jane iredale) with Shiseido Facial cotton sine as it’s gentle enough and won’t scratch the skin like most cotton balls or pads.

STEP 3: Use Beauty Prep Face Moisturizer by jane iredale.

STEP 4: Lips - can’t forget to prep your lips I love using Rosebud salve.

MAKEUP LOOK:

STEP 1: Face - Dreamtint BB Cream, In Touch Cream Blush (chemistry), both jane iredale. I like to apply both with a Beauty Blender, another option can be using a synthetic duo fiber brush for lighter coverage, & IT cosmetics Bye Bye Undereye concealer.

STEP 2: Eyes - Smokey Quartz; Mystikol Eye shadow pencils (jane iredale) are great for a quick simple yet chic look. I tend to just use fingers for this step since the shadow stick has a great smudging brush at the end! Finish off with Tarte Lights camera Action Mascara.

STEP 3: Brows - Tarte Colored Clay Tinted Brow gel, to simply sweep across brows for a soft “natural” filled in look for day.

STEP 4: Lips - Blissful Playon lip crayon by jane iredale is a perfect way to accentuate lips.

STEP 5: The look is finished by setting the under eye and middle of the face, forehead chin around the nose with Laura Mercier Secret Brightening Powder & mist the face with jane iredale skin Pommisst to set. I also keep this with me through the day to freshen up my makeup.

RED CARPET NIGHT OUT LOOK (RIGHT): Hair by Shoichi

STEP 1: Divide the hair into three sections. Side part two front side (from
ear through the top to ear) and back.

STEP 2: In back, make the barrel curls with a curling iron.

STEP 3: On the top of light side section, curl it towards the face. For the bottom of it, curl it in 1 inch sections.

STEP 4: Repeat the process on the heavy side. Divide this side into the top half and the bottom half.

STEP 5: Pull the top half of back section from ear to ear on top of the head and secure with a clip. Pull the bottom of back into a low side ponytail with elastic. Loop the end and secure it behind ear with bobby pins.

STEP 6: Blend the heavy front side section with the top of back part and pull them into a low loose ponytail with elastic. Twist it a little bit and secure it on the bottom with bobby pins except the end. Loop the end on the roll and secure with u-shape pins.

STEP 7: Pull the light side section into the back and blend the end on the rolls with hair spray. Use Oribe Superfine strong and secure with u-shape pins.

RED CARPET NIGHT OUT LOOK (RIGHT): Makeup by Kat Osorio

STEP 1: Face - Stila Aqua Glow Serum Foundation is used again with a beauty
blender to smooth onto skin or a #103 brush from IT Cosmetics and stippling
where more coverage is needed along with Stila Aqua Glow Serum Concealer
for any imperfections. This is achieved by either using your finger to smooth out the edges of concealing or a flat synthetic brush.

Bronzer - Soleil Tan De Chanel, swept in a “3” shape; temples, cheeks, jawbone to create a natural “just got back from holiday” look, I like to use an angled blush brush for this.

Blush - I applied the Tarte Amazonian Clay 12hr in Blissful.

STEP 2: Eyeliner - Place Urban Decay Waterline Eye Pencil in Legend, in the waterline for a sultry effect without the irritation. TIP: *waterproof is not meant for the waterline Stila Smudge Stick Waterproof Eye Liner in Lionfish smudged all over the eyelid using my middle and index finger. Then, I work with a blending brush to diffuse and soften the liner into a shadow. TIP: *great way to do a quick Smokey longwearing look with just eyeliner, this serves as my “primer”.

Eyeshadow - To create a Smokey look, it’s all about layering. I used jane iredale Pure Pressed Eyeshadow Triple in Brownsugar and added in more Lionfish to the corner & lashline for added drama.

Mascara: I lightly coat the lash with Diorshow in Black Out and add Ardel Demi Wispies false lashes using Eylure Lashfix long lasting Clear finish Adhesive. If you want to skip this step you can still create a dramatic lash effect using eyelash primer like Lancome Cils Booster XL Mascara Enhancer.

Brows - They’re filled in lightly using Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow wiz and finished off with clear Brow Gel by the same brand.

STEP 3: I used Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powder in Luminous Light to softly highlight the brow bone, cheekbones, and cupids bow.

STEP 4: Lips - Lancôme LE Lipstique Lip Colouring Stick in Ideal is applied with a brush all over lips and finished with jane iredale Pure Gloss in candied Rose.

STEP 5: I lightly dust Laura Mercier R Translucent finishing Powder over the forehead, under eye, around the nose & chin.

STEP 6: I set everything with Urban Decay All Nighter Makeup setting Spray.

Bar 54’s Signature Drink: The Jewel Box

.75 oz Kappa Pisco

.75 oz Raspberry Syrup

.5 oz Clear Creek Pear Brandy

.5 oz Lemon Juice

Shake and Strain, into a flute glass. Top with Proscecco, and Garnish with a grapefruit twist.

ATHLEISURE MAG: Why is Hyatt Times Square a great place to stay or visit whether you’re a guest or live in the city?

HYATT TIMES SQUARE: The Hyatt Times Square is ideally located in the heart of Times Square. The location allows you to immerse yourself in the culture and energy of the city, yet you can return and relax in your urban retreat.

AM: What sets Hyatt Times Square’s Timeless Marilyn Monroe’s Spas apart from others in the city?

HTS: Timeless Marilyn Monroe Spa is the first full Hotel Spa in Times Square that reflects the vitality, energy and fun of New York City. It is vibrant, playful, elegant and it has unapologetic approach to a spa experience that complements Marilyn Monroe’s historic Hollywood image.

AM: Why is Timeless Marilyn Monroe Spa a fit for the Hyatt property?

HTS: Hyatt Times Square enables guests to live the quintessential New York City lifestyle, and from the minute you walk in you feel like a privileged New Yorker. The spa’s fun, yet relaxing atmosphere, has the same feel. The spa delivers guests an exquisite experience that provides a vacation from your vacation.

AM: Are the treatments at this spa in honor of the icon herself?

HTS: Yes, Marilyn Monroe was one of the most beautiful women in history. From her girl-next-door approachable beauty, to her glamorous inspirations in photos and movies, her legend endures around the world. It is that legend that inspired Marilyn Monroe™ Spas.

AM: What is an ultimate package that people can enjoy at this spa as Valentine’s Day is around the corner?

HTS: The ultimate package is “My Day with Marilyn” and it includes our Signature Massage, Signature Facial, Signature Manicure and Pedicure. It is the ultimate way to get ready for your special Valentine!

AM: Can guests and NYC residents enjoy the Marilyn Monroe Spa come to get pampered?

HTS: Absolutely. Both hotel guests and NYC residents enjoy the spa. In fact, over half of our guests are from the area.

AM: Are there treatments that may be added to the menu as Spring is around the corner?

HTS: We are actually working on this as we speak and we will be announcing our new spa menu within the next four weeks.

AM: Can people purchase Marilyn Monroe Spa products that make them feel as if they are enjoying the beauty preferences of the woman herself?

HTS: Yes, they can. Whether it’s makeup or skincare, color for your lips or nails, hair care or accessories, Marilyn Monroe Spa products will make you feel wonderful!

Marilyn embraced her beauty. She reveled in it. The gorgeous skin, the sultry lips, the flawless makeup, the tilt of her head with that enviable hair. She took great pride in her appearance, and it showed.

We took the same approach with the products we use at our Spas. We sought out the best expertise and knowledge to create products that ensure anyone who uses them feels captivating, timeless and wonderful. Wrap yourself in the kind of beauty that is as ageless and legendary as Marilyn herself.

AM: If you are looking for a package for a staycation with pampering, what can be enjoyed at the Marilyn Monroe Spa as well as the Hyatt Times Square?

HTS: Guests can enjoy massages and if a couple is interested we have a couples massage package as well. Whether a guest wants a traditional massage, a hot stone massage, a gem massage or reflexology all are available. We also offer a variety of facials, manicures, pedicures and hair treatments and make-up applications. You do not need to leave the hotel to get pampered; you can enjoy the spa, workout in the gym and spend time in your room relaxing and enjoying all that the hotel has to offer.

AM: What is the best way to truly enjoy a spa service after a great treatment?

HTS: Take home a Rose Gift Set, an age defense skincare kit that will naturally enhance your skin’s youthful radiance. Rose was also Marilyn’s favorite scent.

The organic and refreshing spa products included in this gift set are the Rose Cream Cleanser, Rose Facial Polish, Rose Mist, and Rose Hydrating Daily Cream and it’s sold for only $125.

AM: Tell us about your suites and what amenities people enjoy who request these rooms?

HTS: Our Suites allow you to relax in style; with a chic residential Manhattan vibe you can lounge and relax while looking out the floor to ceiling windows overlooking the city skyline. The suites offer guests a separate lounge space where you can watch television or work quietly at your desk while surrounded by an eclectic collection of New York City themed artwork. The luxurious bathrooms allow you to enjoy a wonderful rain shower or you can bathe in the soaking tub. Guests truly enjoy the chic apartment style retreats and with the terrace you can always enjoy the views and the electric NYC air.

AM: As a guest at the Hyatt Times Square, what are the best places within the property to enjoy some time to yourself and/or with friends?

HTS: Bar 54 offers guests and their friends a great place to meet, relax and enjoy a light bite and a wonderful cocktail. It is one of the highest rooftop bars in NYC and the views are spectacular. In the spring, summer and fall the terrace allows you to sit outside enjoying the views of the Chrysler Building, Freedom Tower, lower Manhattan and the New Year’s Eve ball. The sunsets are amazing! We recently installed two bubbles that offer guests the ability to sit outside in the winter. You feel like you are in a life size snow globe. It is a unique experience that you can share privately with a special someone or you can reserve the bubble for your group of friends. We also offer guests a state of the art gym with cardio and strength training equipment. It’s a great place to work-out and enjoy some time to yourself.

JAN ISSUE| PHOTOGRAPHY George Chemas | STYLING Kimmie Smith/Accessory2 | MUA Nydia Figuroa | HAIR Dori Sligh | MODEL Yesinia Linares |Photographed @ Shobha FiDi, NYC — JAN ISSUE
| PHOTOGRAPHY George Chemas | STYLING Kimmie Smith/Accessory2 | MUA Nydia Figuroa | HAIR Dori Sligh | MODEL Yesinia Linares |
Photographed @ Shobha FiDi, NYC

Beauty in Transition

January 7, 2016

We all need a go-to to make things easier throughout our day. As we’re in constant motion from one activity to the next, it’s great when our look can pull a bit of double duty! Each month, our beauty editorials show how you can recreate these looks from our team of MUA and hairstylists that
you should know about. This month, we’re focused on the braided updo which is truly versatile and can be worn when relaxing as well as for special occasions. Within the makeup look, the sun-kissed with a hint of pink hues is one that looks great on an array of skin tones. These essential looks allow you to transition from your studio fitness class to brunch and then the office to a night out! In a few steps, you can adjust between them as you see fit.

This tutorial includes tips from MUA Nydia Figueroa whose work has been seen on the runways of New York Fashion Week, Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, Broadway charity events and published editorials. Dori Sligh created the hairstyles within this shoot. Her work has also been
published within a number of editorials.

STUDIO LOOK (ABOVE): Hair by Dori

STEP 1: Prep the hair with Texture or Volumizing Spray. My favorite products are Kevin Murphy Anti Gravity and Oribe Dry Texturizing Spray. Once hair is prepped, it’s easy to control and style!

STEP 2: Make a center part in the hair to create two sections and braid both down the sides of the head towards the back.

STEP 3: Bring the two braids to one side and pop it into an elastic band on the ends. This is an easy look that can be worn to workout and onto brunch right after, as the hair stays in place.

STUDIO LOOK: Makeup by Nydia

STEP 1: I prep the skin with Kiehls Ultra Facial Moisturizer because I believe it helps reduce moisture loss without drawing and absorbing moisture from the air.

STEP 2: Prime the skin with Laura Mercier Oil Free Primer to prepare the skin for foundation. Think of it as double stick tape; which locks moisture in underneath it and keeps the foundation flawless for a longer period of time on top.

STEP 3: I let the skincare sit as I start working the model’s eyes. I do this to let it absorb into the skin. I start with grooming her incredible eyebrows and use Shobha Brow Pencil in the color Earth. I used hair like strokes to achieve a more natural and consistent look throughout the brow. I love
how the pencil is soft and has a sharpener for the finest point.

STEP 4: For the eyes, I did three different types of looks. I gradually added to each look so I can show how easy it is to take a natural look and transform it to a night time look with a few easy steps. For the Studio Look, I did a soft brown color in the crease and popped a center highlight to
give a clean yet glowing look to the makeup. I applied a thin layer of liner on the top lash and applied mascara. I did not apply bottom eyeliner for this look.

STEP 5: I do the eyes first to then wipe off any fall out left under the eyes from the beautiful shadow looks we created. I used the Shobhha Rosewater Freshening Cloths. I love it because it leaves the skin clean with no oily residue.

STEP 6: Now that we let the skincare set, it’s time for foundation and concealer. I used the EVE Pearl HD Dual Foundation and her Dual Salmon Concealer Treatment. It is amazing because it has skincare built into it. It was originally made for HD cameras and allows your skin to breathe while
diminishing the look of imperfections! The Dual Salmon Concealer neutralizes dark circles and is even pigmented enough to cover tattoos.

STEP 7: Next, I set the makeup with Laura Mercier Translucent Setting Powder. It has a soft focus effect that creates smooth and silky texture to the skin. I also used a MAC Cosmetics Blush in “ Mocha” to add a touch of color to her cheeks.

STEP 8: For the Studio Look I pressed a soft neutral pink into her lips with my finger tips. I used MAC Cosmetics Lipstick in “ Vivaglam V” for a natural sheen.

BRUNCH LOOK (PREVIOUS PAGE): Makeup by Nydia
STEP 1: I kept the gym look and added a slightly darker brown color in the outer third of the
crease and took that same color down to the lash line. Using an angled brush I pressed the color
half way from the corner of the lash line to just below the iris of the eyes to open them up a bit
more.
STEP 2: For the Brunch look I did a baby pink lip to give a pop of color that is wearable for
everyday. MAC Patent Polish Lip Pencil in “ Kittenish”.

Above is a bun that is an updo that works for heading to office. On the right this same look transitions into an enhanced makeup look for a night out. The makeup in this look carries over from brunch to the office. It is then built upon again for the final look.

OFFICE LOOK (ABOVE): Hair by Dori

STEP 1: Hair is prepped with texture spray or volumizing spray.

STEP 2: Starting side part in front and continue the part diagonally into two sections.

STEP 3: Braid both sections down to back and put elastic on the ends.

STEP 4: Pull out little pieces of hair around ear, these wispies will soften the look.

STEP 5: Adjust the fluffiness of the braids and finally pop some bobby pins in to make the braids into a cute bun!

NOTE: Braid them tight first then make it loose for long lasting result. Totally appropriate for the office and night out! An added benefit of this look is that the braids worn here provide nice waves for the next day!

NIGHT OUT LOOK Makeup by Nydia

STEP 1: The office look is the same makeup look from brunch. For the night out look, I used a fluffy brush and added a shimmery brown shade to the inner and outer portions of her eyelids. I left the middle bare to then with a denser brush, add a highlighting color to her center of her eyes. I also added a highlight shade shade to the inner corner of her eyes.

STEP 2: For this look I chose a more dramatic eyeliner and filled in her waterline with a highly pigmented black eyeliner. I then used a pencil brush and using back and fourth sweeping movements, smoked out some of the brown shadow below her lash line. This created a sultry, yet diffused drama effect to her eyes.

STEP 3: For the night out look I left the Kittenish color on and added a deep berry gloss to dress it up a bit. I used Kiko Cosmetics 3D Instant Volume Lip Gloss in the shade “214 Mauve”.

SHOBHA

Our shoot for this beauty editorial took place at Shobha at their Financial District location in NYC. This beauty destination is the go to for women and men for hair removal whether they choose sugaring, threading or laser treatments. In addition, their locations and website have an array of brands (including those made by the brand) to keep up your beauty routine.

During this shoot, we used items from the salon including their rosewater cleansing cloths, eyebrow pencils and their elastic hair ties (proceeds from the purchase of the hair ties goes back to their ongoing efforts in empowering women through education and employment.