Pat McGrath's Lip Trends: Red for Spring '11 and Burgundy for Fall '11

RED FOR SS11: Martha Streck (Brazil) exits the SS11 Gucci show with tomato red lacquered lips, via Pat McGrath's Jerry Hall inspiration.

DEEP RED FOR FW11: Caroline Brasch Nielsen (Denmark) exits the FW11 Gucci show in Milan with burgundy lacquered lips, paying homage to Pat McGrath's sophisticated 70's inspiration.

HOW SHE WORE IT: Martha Streck (Brazil)

HOW SHE WORE IT: Caroline Brasch Nielsen (Denmark)

The make up genius behind Gucci, YSL, Prada, Louis Vuitton, and Miu Miu among other shows is Pat McGrath. So it's safe to say she's pretty much the World Thought Leader when it comes to make up. Think Jerry Hall for this Spring as seen on Martha at the SS11 Gucci show and a more sophisticated 70's look for this winter as seen on Caroline at the FW11 Gucci show. I'm also tweeting consistently now and you can follow me @altamiranyc

Martha Streck (Brazil)

Old School enthusiasts would say Martha has 3 things going for her:
1. Solid Runway--Dior, Dolce & Gabbana, Gucci, Victoria's Secret
2. Solid Editorial--NUMÉRO China Feb. 2011, Vogue Covers, etc.
3. Solid Campaigns/Advertising--luxury clients like Bergdorf's and Neiman Marcus, and H&M

As a New School enthusiast I'd add Martha also has

4. Solid Press Potential--via internet, largely because of her effortless sense of fashion and personableness with photographers. Above, she maintains her classic style base, yet still accessorizes with trendy round sunglasses and platform shoes.

p.s. I've been tweeting with regularity now, in case you want to follow @altamiranyc

Milan Fashion Week: Models Off Duty

Heidi Mount (IMG Milan)

Anastasia Kuznetsova (Why Not Models)

Anastasia is having an amazing season clocking 29 shows between New York and London, including Opening AND Closing the BCBG Max Azria show.  She's already walked Prada, Just Cavalli, and Fendi in Milan.  

Martha Streck (Women Milan)

Kelli Lumi (Why Not Models)