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Ciara Makes a Major Entrance
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To complete her look, Ciara enlisted herlongtime pros, makeup artistYolonda Frederick-Thompsonand hairstylistCesar DeLeon Ramirezto create her jaw-dropping beauty look. Ahead the two share how this unforgettable moment came together.
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The Inspiration
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To complement the vibrant design, she says they “decided to keep this look super elegant [with a] sleek pony and wispy bangs and rich, reflective green (Seahawks!)-toned eye makeup.”
03of 10The PrepGerson Lopes"We began collaborating and planning for the Met Gala about a month ago – before we traveled to Venice for theDolce & Gabbanashow," reveals Frederick-Thompson. Once the designer’s vision was shared, she and Ramirez got down to business with stylistsRob ZangardiandMariel Haenn. “Once I know the overall direction, I fall into that creative space. This way we are all working as a cohesive team to deliver a well thought-out look,” Frederick-Thompson says.
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The Prep
“We began collaborating and planning for the Met Gala about a month ago – before we traveled to Venice for theDolce & Gabbanashow,” reveals Frederick-Thompson. Once the designer’s vision was shared, she and Ramirez got down to business with stylistsRob ZangardiandMariel Haenn. “Once I know the overall direction, I fall into that creative space. This way we are all working as a cohesive team to deliver a well thought-out look,” Frederick-Thompson says.
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The Mane Change
05of 10The Skin & Makeup EssentialsGerson LopesFrederick-Thompson stocked her kit with products fromGlow RecipeandIconic London.“I love skin prep: it’s super important for me to have hydrated and glowy skin underneath the makeup, says Frederick-Thompson. Her formula of choice:Glow Recipe’s Watermelon Glow Dew Drops. Those “really get us there,” she says. “I used all around the perimeter and high points of the face to create a radiant finish on the makeup!”
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The Skin & Makeup Essentials
Frederick-Thompson stocked her kit with products fromGlow RecipeandIconic London.
“I love skin prep: it’s super important for me to have hydrated and glowy skin underneath the makeup, says Frederick-Thompson. Her formula of choice:Glow Recipe’s Watermelon Glow Dew Drops. Those “really get us there,” she says. “I used all around the perimeter and high points of the face to create a radiant finish on the makeup!”
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The “Unforgettable Beat”
Iconic London’s Sheer Blush in FearlessThe pro applied a pea-size ofIconic London’s Illuminatoron Ciara’s face because the best-seller “works magic,” she says.
“I wanted to focus on the eyes soIconic London’s Nice to Naughty Eyeshadow Palettewas exactly what I needed,” says Frederick-Thompson.
A stipple ofIconic London’s Sheer Blush in Fearlessadded a touch of color to Ciara’s cheeks.
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The Hair Breakdown
08of 10The Face-Framing WispsGerson Lopes"I also went back, waving the wispy pieces I left out around the face. Once I had the luscious exotic texture I wanted, I set everything with a nice full blast ofPaul Mitchell Extra Body Finishing Spray. I truly loved this look, it’s sexy, elegant and edgy all in one,” Ramirez says.
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The Face-Framing Wisps
“I also went back, waving the wispy pieces I left out around the face. Once I had the luscious exotic texture I wanted, I set everything with a nice full blast ofPaul Mitchell Extra Body Finishing Spray. I truly loved this look, it’s sexy, elegant and edgy all in one,” Ramirez says.
09of 10The Finishing TouchesGerson Lopes"My favorite thing about collaborating on tonight’s look is that everything was seamless and flowed naturally because we were well prepared and planned accordingly,” says Frederick-Thompson.“It was an amazing day – and an amazing moment for us all to be in the same room again together after having been on pause throughout the COVID-19 shutdown. This felt so refreshing … like we are getting back to pre-COVID normalcy!”
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The Finishing Touches
“My favorite thing about collaborating on tonight’s look is that everything was seamless and flowed naturally because we were well prepared and planned accordingly,” says Frederick-Thompson.
“It was an amazing day – and an amazing moment for us all to be in the same room again together after having been on pause throughout the COVID-19 shutdown. This felt so refreshing … like we are getting back to pre-COVID normalcy!”
10of 10The Moment We’d All Been Waiting ForGettyCiara made a statement on the carpet, before discussion her passion for fashion to Vogue. “Fashion is a big part of how I express myself. … When you look at old photos and you’re like, “What was I thinking?” But I was expressing myself, and I think that’s the beauty of how in fashion we have to continuously express ourselves and challenge ourselves. It’s been really fun experimenting with fashion.”
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The Moment We’d All Been Waiting For
Ciara made a statement on the carpet, before discussion her passion for fashion to Vogue. “Fashion is a big part of how I express myself. … When you look at old photos and you’re like, “What was I thinking?” But I was expressing myself, and I think that’s the beauty of how in fashion we have to continuously express ourselves and challenge ourselves. It’s been really fun experimenting with fashion.”
source: people.com
