Cubist Makeup Catches On

Continuing yesterday's conversation on how Cubism influences fashion, it's interesting to see how makeup artists translate the trend, too. Using the face as a canvas, experts painted on bold shades, geometric outlines, and interlocking bands of color at recent runway shows. 

To find out if we were onto something major, we contacted Kate Lee, a Chanel makeup artist who takes an artistic approach to maquillage. Here's what she told us: 

Picasso Fashion Statement

Picasso is popping up everywhere these days, even on the runways. Designers like Phillip Lim and Giambattista Valli took inspiration from the artist's style of abstract cubism, combining different shapes, colors, and textures to create fantastic collage-like pieces for their spring collections.

But off the runway, how does one work the cubist trend? For that, we spoke to Cathy Rubin, Philadelphia Inquirer's Style & Soul editor. Some helpful hints:

Picasso Tweetup April 30th

All Philadelphia-area mom bloggers are invited to a special Mom’s Night Out at the Philadelphia Museum of Art on April 30th at 6pm. The first 25 bloggers to RSVP will get one free ticket to the Picasso exhibition, plus a free "Ice Cubism" cocktail and Picasso poster. Those who RSVP after the first 25 can purchase a discounted admission ticket for $18.

Click here to RSVP by Wednesday, April 28. Please include your name, blog URL, and contact info (phone and mailing address). See you on the 30th!