Styling at DSquared Fall 2012

If you're not familiar with dynamic brothers Dean and Dan Caten, then you should know that they are forces to be reckoned with. Their DSquared label has both an outdoorsy look, featuring fur trim and tons of plaid, and a glamour-meets-rock appearance, featuring badass biker jackets, hand-stitched denim, and deconstructed corsets. All of these major identifications make the designers stand out.

While their clothes appeal to fashionistas who want to add the perfect amount of edge to their look, there was just as much effort put into the backstage beauty.

The design team decided to style hair and makeup in a way that referenced the sixties. All of the models were powdered from their contoured cheekbones to their eyelids. Swept across the eyelids was the Blacktrack Fluid Eye Liner Gel from MAC cosmetics, which shaped the top of the lids for a cat-eye effect. The black eye liner was also applied to the bottom of the lids and the brows to create a bushy effect that was seen on every housewife of that era.

On-staff hairstylist Sam McKnight used Pantene Pro-V products, like the Volume Mousse and the Extra Strong Mousse, on damp hair to get an intensified "bump it" look. The models deserved a medal for walking the runway with what probably felt like another head on top of their own. The hairdos looked like the pinned-back beehive from the sixties.

To see what Dean and Dan Caten have been up to, as well as some edgy pictorials, check out their website. On their well-constructed online store, they are offering ready-to-wear outfits, shoes, accessories, perfumes, and items from "Dean & Dan's Closet," where they have hand picked their favorite pieces.

Text Jordan Bossman
Sources DSquared, WWD

Chanel's Pre-Fall '12 Inspires a Serious Cat Eye

Yes, beyond being fabulously awed by the intricate craftsmanship of the collection itself, Karl Lagerfeld's pre-fall showcase for Chanel definitely reminded us that a fierce cat eye is always a must. Accented with a messy updo and romantic ferroniere, each model donned a coal black smokey eye that positively should be duplicated for a night out on the town. The rest of the face was kept clean yet luminous, and the lips were covered in a pretty, coral-toned gloss.

Wondering how to pull off this look at home? Check out Smashbox's Obsidian Eye Shadow for a velvety effect that also has a subtle shimmer. Line your lashes along with your waterline using their Limitless eyeliner in Onyx for bold definition.

Thanks Karl for the beauty inspiration!

Text Lauryn Stone

Sources Chanel, Smashbox

Make Your Eyes Pop With Pop Beauty Ink Outliner

Loving that oh-so-sultry cat eye but can't seem to get it right? Throw on that sexy top and start purring, because we've found the ultimate tool for your beauty toolbox. With a marker tip and an ultra easy-to-grip shape, Pop Beauty's Ink Outliner is your training wheels for applying liner.

The oversized shape of this baby makes application much more controllable, allowing you to achieve the sleek, clean cat eye look you've been drooling over. It also cuts drawing time in half because it's so simple to use — so now you can have a killer eye look for work without having to wake up hours before hand.

Visit Ulta in stores or online for this liquid Outliner ($18).

Text Lauryn Stone
Image and Source Pop Beauty