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Jan 01, 2012
LAURA ASHLEY Pink Cotton Halter Long Aline Dress 10 6

Dec 31, 2011
Grey Cotton Dobby Spot Tunic Dress

Dec 31, 2011
Carnation Print Cotton Tunic Dress

Face Time | Laura Osnes

T.T.: What are the key cosmetics you use to get Bonnie’s look?

L.O.: I use mostly M.A.C. products, as plotted for my character by our makeup designer, Ashley Ryan. I start with M.A.C.’s Mineralize Satinfinish Foundation , then add powder blush in Mocha. I blend an array of orangey/brown and ivory shadows on my eyes. Then I fill in and shape my brows, with an angled brush dipped in M.A.C. Espresso eyeshadow . I then add some modest lashes. My favorite part is doing my lips; the colors are so rich and sexy. The lip liner is Chicory by M.A.C. and the lipstick is by Nars, in Flamenco. It’s all finished with Make Up For Ever HD powder . I touch up backstage with M.A.C. Studio Fix powder, which has extra coverage.

T.T.: As the story unfolds, the colors used for the lips and eyes deepen. What was the thinking behind this?

L.O.: She starts off with a more youthful look: enough color to make her beautiful, but still have an innocence — both physically and emotionally. The show spans a three-year period, so by the second act, we start to see Bonnie mature. Even though she and Clyde were on the run, they stole money and could afford to be more glamorous. I think the addition of the smokier eye and darker lip later in the show helps express Bonnie’s transition to a woman, and a criminal.

Source: New York Times (blog)

Quilting on Main Street: Project Runway - Dress #3

by Cathy

The fabric for the dress in this block is a little thinner than usual quilting cotton fabric.  It is closer to voile.  As a result, you can see the dress form through the dress (at least, I can see it).  But once I have all the blocks finished, I will be cutting out the backing from behind the dresses so I have less bulk to quilt through.  It is great fun to pick out the fabric for these dresses!  It takes me back to my childhood, when I loved playing with dolls.  I am the classic tailored type now; I rarely wear a dress and when I do, it is nothing like this.  Though I did have a brief Laura Ashley phase in the 80's.  For proof, see my wedding dress.

Source: Quilting on Main Street: Project Runway - Dress #3

Sleeveless cotton summer dress (Laura Ashley)

Sleeveless cotton summer dress from Laura Ashley in a black and pink rose print featuring a sweetheart neckline and criss-cross lacing back detail, V shaped waist with piping and a softly pleated full skirt. Unlined with a side zip. DESIGNER: Laura Ashley COLOUR: black/pink floral print FABRIC: cotton CARE: washable CONDITION: very good SIZE: labelled UK12, best fit UK10 MEASUREMENTS: underarm-underarm – 17½”, length (shoulder to hem) – 48”

Source: Sleeveless cotton summer dress (Laura Ashley)

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Face Time | Laura Osnes

New York Times (blog) - Jan 01, 1970

Tina Turnbow Laura Osnes miked up and ready to go in her Broadway dressing room. Tina Turnbow is a professional makeup artist known for lending her celebrity clients editorial polish. I've always been intrigued by the look and style of men and women in