Harper's Bazaar May 2018

THIS LIP FEELS undeniably fresh for summer. “When people wear a nude, they often want to show off another feature,” says Maybelline New York Global Makeup Artist Erin Parsons. “But I wanted it to be the standout.” PERFECT THE SKIN When there isn’t a colorful focal point, your skin takes the spotlight. Choose a full-face foundation, like Maybelline New York FIT Me! Matte + Poreless Foundation ($7.99), which has a silky texture that gives ample coverage but still lets your complexion show through. “When I apply it I blend it right in with my fingers,” says Parsons. “It works because the texture is matte but not dry.” Finish by going over the T-zone and chin with a loose setting powder, such as Maybelline New York FIT Me! Loose Finishing Powder…

CREATING A DRAMATIC EYE can often feel like a session of painting by numbers. But with her simple four-step technique, Parsons shows how to effortlessly pull it off. PREP FIRST The best way to make shadow pop? Prep with Parsons’s favorite concealer, Maybelline New York Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circles Treatment Concealer ($9.99). Using a medium-size brush, swipe a thin layer over the lids and around the eyes. Opt for a creamy consistency that covers without caking. “The point is to create a base that the pigment can stick to, which will add intensity,” explains Parsons. For really bright eyes, nix setting powder and immediately begin applying color. BUILD THE COLOR Start with the matte mauve on the “cool” side of the Maybelline New York Total Temptation Eyeshadow +…

“BEAUTY IS TRUTH, truth beauty,” the poet John Keats wrote in “Ode on a Grecian Urn,” suggesting that art conveys human knowledge better than any other medium. At Bazaar, where we’ve been in the business of creating arresting images for 150 years, we tend to agree. This month, we celebrate the Technicolor dream world of the epic dance film The Red Shoes with New York’s top ballerinas (page 212) and visit with super(model) moms in equally dreamy Los Angeles (page 224). We also check in with Reed Krakoff, Tiffany & Co.’s brilliant new chief artistic officer for whom the philosophy of “everyday luxury”—beautiful items intended to be used and worn on a daily basis—is a guiding mantra (page 218). Elsewhere we offer a visual digest of the season’s best new…

IN THIS, our annual Beauty issue, we celebrate the unique style, beauty, and points of view of inspirational women of all ages and backgrounds, from the septuagenarian model, dietician, and space mom Maye Musk to the Black Panther heroine Danai Gurira, ballet star Misty Copeland, and supermodel Gigi Hadid, who was interviewed for our cover story by her friend, actress Blake Lively. During their conversation, Blake raised an important point: Thanks to the artistry of hair and makeup professionals, exceptional lighting and photography, and, yes, retouching, women in magazines often evoke a sense of fantasy. In that spirit, I—a woman in my 50s—wish to confirm that the photo above shows me enjoying a bit of love from the hair, makeup, and retouching wizards. Should you run into me at Bergdorf’s…

BRUNCH SPOT Destination: abcV “Near our old home, but we’ll travel for the pretty décor that the baby loves to look at and the gluten-free pancakes.” WEEKEND GETAWAY Destination: Pierre’s “We spent the last of my maternity leave in the Hamptons, so it will always have a special place in our hearts, especially the frites!” PERFECT PASTIME Destination: The Strand Bookstore at Club Monaco “There’s a flower shop within the bookstore and a coffee shop, so it’s such a fun stop to hang out and browse.”…

We escaped to the 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge where its green oasis provided the perfect backdrop to the Levi’s Made & Crafted collection of reimagined, heritage pieces. True to the brand’s DNA, superior construction, quality fabrics and fit are what make Made & Crafted incomparable. “I love classic core pieces—easy staples that can be worn in a multitude of ways and never look boring or overdone.” EDITOR ESSENTIALS…