Anyone who has ever experienced fashion week knows that with the excitement of the new season ahead, the coveted show invites and A-list parties also comes very long hours and many sleepless nights. It’s also a time when you want to look your best, especially in the event that you’re caught off-guard by a rogue street style photographer. So, in anticipation of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia next week, four talented designers took five minutes out of their hectic schedules to share their fashion week survival tips with Beauticate. Read on for the inside word on how to do MBFWA in style (sleep not included).
Kym Ellery in her Parisian apartment before Paris Fashion Week. Photo by Jake Terrey. Kym Ellery. Photography by jake Terrey.
Kym Ellery, Designer – ELLERY
During fashion week I can’t live without…
Ella Baché. To keep my skin looking fresh I use their Gommage Revealing Fruit Enzyme Exfoliant once a week and also the Fruit d’Eclat à la Tomate Bio Moisturiser every night. It’s a really beautiful, organic rich cream that makes skin appear super soft.
An apple, Pellegrino Sparking Mineral Water, Lady Grey Tea, a tape measure, pins, needle and thread and an umbrella in the case of unpredictable weather.
My secret to faking 8 hours of sleep is…
M.A.C. Lip Pencil in Red– it gives me that burst of colour that makes me smile throughout the day. Having a great pedicure always manages to make me feel that little bit better too!
The fragrance I will be wearing backstage at my show is…
Comme des Garçons 3 EDT
La Mer’s The Hydrating Infusion MAC Mineralise Concealer MAC Lip Pencil in Red Gail Reid.
M.A.C. Lipstick in Absolute Power; my go-to blood red lipstick. I love that it is dark and romantic just like my label. I also can’t live without Redken Argan-6 hair oil to give my hair ultimate shine.
I’m generally fairly low maintenance, but I’d be lost without Aesop Resurrection Aromatique Hand Balm. It is so hydrating and smells heavenly.
I also have on hand…
My Apple iPhone and Life Factory glass water bottle.
My secret to faking 8 hours of sleep is…
My Vitamix. It’s honestly saving my life right now. My favourite breakfast smoothie consists of blended organic banana, apple and orange, some almonds, linseeds and ice. It’s the best way to start a long day, especially during fashion week.
The fragrance I will be wearing backstage at my show is…
Kym Ellery. Photography by jake Terrey.
Essie Nail Varnish
Bianca Spender
Gail Reid.
Redken Argan Oil
Karla Spetic
Aesop Resurrection Aromatique Hand Balm
Louisa
A needle and thread – good one! SK-II is a God send! Love this sneak peak into fashion insiders beauty cupboards! – Louisa
Ellie
Has anyone else tried that Ella Bache face self tanner? Heard good things about it. As good as the Lancome one do we think?
sigourney
It’s really good- it’s an olive based tan rather than golden so the result is super natural.