Kristen Noel Crawley's Paris Fashion Week Diary With Dior
The KNC Beauty founder takes us behind the scenes.
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"Of all the shows at Paris fashion week, Dior is my favorite," Kristen Noel Crawley, the founder of KNC Beauty—and those famous lip masks—told ELLE.com. From her bedroom to backstage, follow along for an unfiltered (and completely glamorous) inside look.
My day started with a visit from Dior makeup artist Georgi Sandev and Ouai hair stylist Amanda Capomaccio.
For my makeup, I chose a light, natural finish. We used the Diorskin forever in Medium Beige (shade 30). I usually apply one layer and let it set for about five minutes. If I’m looking for more coverage, I’ll apply a second or third layer for a super flawless finish. I also wore the new Liquid Rouge Dior in Jungle. This is my absolute favorite Liquid Matte color. For the best results, I first use the lip pencil in 169 to trace the outer rim of my lips. Next I follow with the Rouge Liquid and let it dry. For an extra boost, I like to put a dab of the Lip Glow Maximizer in the middle of my lips.
I've been wearing my newly long hair in big, voluminous curls. Amanda first smoothed my crown and then went in with a big barrel curling iron. To finish, she misted my curls with Ouai texturizing hair spray and ran her fingers through the lengths to give it that messy look.
The center-piece of my show look, a strappy Dior vest.
The show took place at Musée Rodin. As we went through the museum you could see a larger-than-life rock statue with "Dior" carved into the facade. Next we entered an all white crystal cave. The set up was really spectacular!
Backstage with Dior makeup guru Peter Philips who gave the models the most amazing '60s-inspired spider lashes that I cannot wait to recreate on myself.
To achieve this look, he applied Diorshow Maximizer 3D followed by five or six coats of black Diorshow Pump’n’Volume. The key to pulling off super clumpy lashes is keeping the rest of your face natural.
After the show it was time for lunch. I was exhausted so I decided on room service at my hotel. The Four Seasons here has a fabulous mushroom risotto that hit the spot. Best. Day. Ever.
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