Archive for the ‘Makeup’ Category
In the interest of organizing for the new year…this is interesting if you have the room…
Wednesday, January 4th, 2012Brows
Sunday, January 1st, 2012
St. Louisan Karlie Kloss-her Spring 2012 Makeup Metamorphisis Show by Show
Tuesday, October 25th, 2011
for Anthony Vaccarello
for Rodarte
for Salvatore Ferragamo
Oscar de la Renta
eyelas curler throwdown
Friday, 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
Friday, 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.
Thursday, 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…
Tuesday, January 11th, 2011
On 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!
Your Wedding Day Beauty To Do List
Tuesday, January 11th, 2011Plan ahead to avoid any wedding day beauty emergencies!
1. Designate a bridesmaid to be in charge of letting you know when you need a lipstick touch up. She will also be in charge of your beauty essentials for the wedding and reception.
2. Always purchase the lipstick, lip liner and gloss your makeup artist will use on you. This should be pre-determined at the trial run. Tuck these away in a beautiful bridal clutch for your bridesmaid to take with her everywhere. Don’t forget to include a mirror!
2. A week before the big day, find a mid sized, waterproof cosmetics bag.
3. Fill it with: breath mints, deoderant, Q-tips, eye makeup remover in a small refillable bottle for travel, a travel pack of tissues, eyeliner pencil (if you choose not use waterproof eyeliner), 2 safety pins, travel tooth brush and tooth paste, eye drops.
4. These are a must!
at Sephora: Bare Escentuals Liquid-Filled Cotton Swbas $5 for 24 swabs
Bare Minerals On The Spot Makeup Remover Swabs: 24 soft cotton swabs are individually filled with a pre-measured amount of gentle, skin-conditioning solution. Simply “snap” the swab at the colored ring to release the liquid into the tip. Easy, goof-proof removal and an alcohol-free formula complete with aloe vera and vitamin E for sensitive eyes.
Choosing the right lipstick can take your photos from okay to extraordinary.
Monday, January 10th, 2011When it comes to lipstick,
think definition, color, and shine,
and you’re guaranteed to have
a perfectly framed smile
in photos.
Give Lips Shape
Pick a lip liner that matches the pigment of your lips for the softest look. Trace just inside your natural lip line, not outside of it. Fill in lips with liner, too, so lipstick won’t wear off as quickly and the pencil outline won’t show. Apply lipstick afterward; blend with a dry, clean lip brush.
Choose the Right Lipstick
Select sheer cream lipsticks rather than matte, which can look flat and dry in pictures. You’ll want a shade that provides enough of a color difference between your lips and the skin around them. Avoid nude hues, which may cause your lips to recede in photos, as well as certain colors, such as hot pinks and corals, that can look too bright.
Apply Some Shine
Gloss gives lips a fuller look. But use it sparingly; it can reflect light and draw too much attention to the mouth. Try accenting just the center of your lips with a sheer gloss that’s in the same color family as your lipstick.
Got engaged over the holidays? Congrats! Now, here are 5 reasons you need airbrushed makeup for your big day
Thursday, January 6th, 20111. Dislike the feel of traditional foundation? Airbrushed foundation feels light as a feather and you end up needing about 1/3 of the amount of foundation than you would using traditional foundation. Airbrushed makeup covers the surface of the face only and doesn’t settle into pores or fine lines so your skin can breathe. Contrary to popular belief, airbrushed makeup only goes onto the epidermis (outer layer) so it is non-toxic and anti-aging. It is formulated not to clog pores and it doesn’t seep into the skin, yet lasts for up to 18 hours. Furthermore, the makeup doesn’t collect back into squint lines like traditional makeup.
flawless full coverage
2. Concerned about powder & pesky touch ups all through the night? This makeup is extremely resistant to smudging and rubbing off…highly important if the bride’s dress is to remain spotless!
3. Have you spent a chunk of your wedding budget on your photographer and videographer? Pictures and video, after all, are going to be the only tangible memories of your affair. To get the best outcome in your pictures and video you need to seriously consider airbrushing since by its very nature it works in tandem with today’s technology. It has, in fact, become the preferred method for professionals. Here’s why: these days, hi-def, digital photography and video detects every imperfection. Conventional makeup can look great a standard TV screen, but in hi-def flaws are highlighted. In technical terms, when my compressor blows air through the drop of liquid makeup, what is actually happening is that the color of the liquid microdots of foundation sprayed onto the surface of the skin imitate the pixel color used by hi-def technology. Now your image appears smooth and flawless on camera and off.
drops of uniquely formulated foundation are dropped into the "gun"
4. Worried about last minute break outs? Airbrushing is perfect for removing blemishes without smothering your natural skin tone and color. The airbrushing system itself is completely hygienic and nonirritating: nothing actually touches the blemish-all I am doing is spraying makeup onto it.
5. Worried about heat and humidity causing you to sweat off your makeup? Worry no more-I have a waterproof formula that is truly amazing. Not that you’ll be doing this, but I have put it to the test by showering in it-it stayed on perfectly!
