
Picture Perfect
August 17th, 2013
St Louis Photographer Josephine Havlak
June 7th, 2012I am proud to say that renowned St Louis, MO photographer, Josephine Havlak called one day last summer and wanted to know if I would do her makeup for her own portrait sitting…of course!! And how magnificent is this photo??? Josephine, thank you for your continual confidence & support over the last 15 years. I have learned so much from you, especially about the importance of the correct lipstick for photos! In her wedding blog, Wedding Chatter, Josephine advises that a Bride and her makeup artist need to work together to choose lipstick in “…shades that make your lips stand out from your face without being so loud a color that you notice nothing else about the face. ” In other words, bright without being loud. Best advice, ever.
In the interest of organizing for the new year…this is interesting if you have the room…
January 4th, 2012Brows
January 1st, 2012
St. Louisan Karlie Kloss-her Spring 2012 Makeup Metamorphisis Show by Show
October 25th, 2011eyelas curler throwdown
September 2nd, 2011
The first eyelash curler hit stores in the early twenties and sold for about $5. Since then, the handheld crimper has been reinvented many times over—in precious metals, with built-in heaters, in designer hues, and for much more than a five-spot. But ask any makeup artist and most will crown Shu Uemura’s Eyelash Curler the reigning champ. Beloved for its ability to lift and curl hairs without causing any pinching, the sleek tool hasn’t had much competition to contend with. Until now, that is. Enter Chanel’s new Precision Eyelash Curler, designed by the house’s visionary creative director of makeup Peter Philips. This chic contraption gets a few bonus points right off the bat, seeing as how it is stamped with the house’s iconic logo, but to see if it could truly unseat Shu’s gold standard, we put both to the test:
The Peak Performance: We can safely say that both tools worked extremely well during our mirror analysis, giving our lashes a nice whorl that lasted all day with a few coats of mascara. We found the looped handles super comfortable and experienced zero skin pinching between the two.
The Physical Form: Upon further inspection, we did notice that the Shu curler is heavier and has a rounder head, while the Chanel version is lighter with a broader and wider head. Why this matters: We found it easier to work with less bulk, and the extra inches in width helped capture those stumpy lashes at the outer and inner eye corners. Also, Chanel’s silicone pads seemed to be cushier than Shu’s, which allowed us to apply more pressure to squeeze and bend our lashes.
Brows on the go
July 29th, 2011Tweezer Man Mini Brow Rescue Kit $25.
Comes with a mini slant tweezer, brow brush and brow highlighter. Cleverly packaged to fit in your smallest clutch.
Yes, you need it.
July 14th, 2011
It’s Called “Foundation” for a Reason
“Foundation is important for flawless-looking skin in photos. It doesn’t need to be applied all over the face. If you need less coverage, try spot-applying foundation to even out skin tone. Stay away from foundation with SPF, which may reflect the flash in photos.”
from New York Magazine Wedding Guide
How to Find the Perfect Shade of Blush…
January 11th, 2011On this snow day here it just occurred to me that my daughter is demonstrating the perfect way to choose your most natural looking shade of blush…just spend a few minutes out in the cold, then look at yourself in a mirror. Do you see the natural flush on your cheeks? There you go-the perfect shade of blush for you!