Maybelline Trend Report: Backstage at Carlos Miele Fall 2011 Fashion Show

"We're calling the look at Carlos Miele the golden age," said Maybelline New York Artist Gato Zamora, "it's about the moment in a woman's life where she is at her most vibrant, most beautiful, whenever that may be." The hallmark of this flattering, slightly "disco look was the beautiful touch of gold, delicately woven through the entire face. The models look radiant and naturally gilded!

Keep reading for more makeup tips from Maybelline New York Artist Gato Zamora, the products he used at the Carlos Miele Fall/Winter 2011 fashion show, and more backstage photos!

FaceBackstage at Carlos Miele Fall 2011 Fashion Show

Gato blended Maybelline Fit Me! Concealer throughout the T-Zone for flawless, impeccable skin. Gato then subtly blended Maybelline Fit Me! Blush in 'Medium Coral' into the apples of the cheeks, tying the bronze, beige, and gold tones throughout the face into perfect harmony.

EyesBACKSTAGE AT CARLOS MIELE FALL 2011 FASHION SHOW

Gato highlighted the inner corners of the eyes with the gold shade of Maybelline Eye Studio Color Plush Silk Eyeshadow in 'Give Me Gold', while adding the bronzy hue up through the crease to create warm, sultry look. Gato used two coats of Maybelline Volum' Express The Falsies Mascara instead of false lashes. "This is my go-to mascara for backstage," said Gato.

LipsBACKSTAGE AT CARLOS MIELE FALL 2011 FASHION SHOW

Gato began this earthy lip look with Maybelline Color Sensational Lip Color in 'Totally Toffee', a creamy warm beige lipcolor, followed by Maybelline Color Sensational Lipgloss in Sandstone Shimmer, a sultry shimmery gold fleck-laden gloss.

Photos courtesy of Maybelline New York and zimbio.com