Archive for the ‘Lipstick’ Category
Thursday, October 29th, 2009
The end of October is fast approaching which means National Breast Cancer Awareness Month is coming to a close as well. With that in mind, here’s a great deal Nordstrom is offering online only: get a free full-size Sparkle Eyeshadow in “Mica” ($24 retail) when you purchase $75 of Bobbi Brown makeup. Here’s an easy way (as if you needed it) to rack up a quick $40 towards your product total and it’s for a good cause: Snap up Bobbi’s “Pink Ribbon” lip duo. “In support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Bobbi has created a beautiful lip set featuring an exclusive new shade of Creamy Lip Color and a limited-edition Glitter Lip Balm. To create added awareness of this special cause, the Pink Ribbon logo has been screened on the Glitter Lip Balm package. Set comes in a pink carton. Included shades: Blush Pink Creamy Lip Color and Pink Crystal Glitter Lip Balm”. And the best part is that your purchase contributes to Bobbi’s donation to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
p.s. The Sparkle Shadows are very pretty and will add a subtle shimmery sparkle to your face. I like them better than her Metallic Shadows which can be more obvious. Remember that overt metallics in your makeup choices tend to reflect the camera’s flash which doesn’t translate well to photos.
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Thursday, October 29th, 2009
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Tuesday, October 27th, 2009
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re in St Louis we are on the doorstep of the holiday season’s debutante balls, and my appointment book is filling up. This is an evening that is so much fun for me; I get to travel from hotel room to hotel room helping the ladies with their makeup and getting a sneak peek at all their gorgeous gowns. As always, the makeup for a debutante ball is understated and elegant. Makeup needs to highlight a girl’s best features on the runway without being garish or trendy. Eyeliner is a must (preferably black) and so is a brighter lipstick. I have a new favorite lipstick for the holidays: Chanel’s new “Rouge Allure Laque Luminous Satin Lip Lacquer” in Phoenix. This formula lasts 8 hours, has a creamy feel & retains its shine. is a rich raspberry shade. Check it out the next time you pass by the Chanel counter.
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Tuesday, September 22nd, 2009
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Tuesday, September 22nd, 2009
Pastels for Spring/Summer 2010
Spring and Summer
2010 brides…
Fashion Week just wrapped up in NYC & I am in love with the pastel beauty trend for spring…it is perfect for bridal.
Pastels can work for any bride, but remember to choose the right shade and intensity. The darker your skin, the deeper the pastels need to be or they will look “gray” and ashy on your skin. In fact, when your skin is warmer (slightly tanned) in the spring and summer it is easier to wear these shades. And sticking to one shade at a time will keep you from looking like a little girl who got into her mother’s makeup. Anyone else have nightmare memories of blue/silvery shades in plastic compacts, sponge tipped applicators and 8th grade school pictures in which they look like Endora from Bewitched….well don’t you worry. The latest beauty looks from the runway showcase spring’s pastels as “saturated” colors that have depth and sophistication.
EYES
For light to medium skin tones, I have found that Bobbi Brown’s Long Wear cream shadow in “Ballet Pink” really illuminates the eye and is perfect for day by itself. Then all you need to do is intensify your eyeliner and head out to a night on the town. For a darker skin tone, try Bobbi Brown’s powder shadow in deeper, richer shades like ”naked” or “black plum”. Bobbi’s metallics offer some beautiful color options ranging from lilacs for lighter skin tones, to “After Hours,” a deep chocolate mauve. Just don’t do too much shimmer for photography-it will look shiny because it reflects the flash.
I will always be a fan of black eyeliner-I have gone through my phases with colors like navy and purples, but I always come back to tried and true black. For those of you who want a lighter liner there are so many options out there, and Bobbi’s Gel Liners do not disappoint. Try “Black Plum Ink” or “Indigo Ink”. Or you could line the top lid with black, and the bottom with a brown smudged softer line.
LIPS
For a pretty pastel lip there are hundreds of options. It is fun, easy and relatively inexpensive to update your look with lip products. We all know how purchasing a pretty new lipstick changes your day without breaking the bank.
Bobbi Brown’s Brightening Gloss in all four pastel colors is amazing when you put it on…it looks like there is a slight glow to the bottom half of your face. The reflection also amplifies your lips because it reflects light.
NAILS
“I Pink I Love You”
Go to opi.com and browse their “Fairytale Bride” collection.
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Friday, August 28th, 2009
Airbrushed Makeup F.A.Q.
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| How does airbrushed makeup work?Airbrushed makeup is specially formulated to be sprayed on through an air compressor as a fine mist of color that gently covers the skin. This process allows the makeup to conceal better while allowing your skin to breathe. Most say that it feels like they don’t have any makeup on their skin at all. The sensation of the makeup actually being applied can be described as a light, cool mist gently blowing onto the face. |
How is airbrushed makeup different than traditional makeup?Traditional foundations can look obvious, caked-on or thick and almost always feel like you are wearing makeup.
- Because airbrushed makeup is misted on, it seamlessly blends during the process creating the illusion of a flawless, smooth face. It leaves a luminous veil of color on the surface of the skin eliminating the mask-like look you sometimes see.
- Your skin’s natural tones still peek through this special pixilated coverage for the most natural and clean look possible.
- Spraying microdots of makeup that rest on the surface of the face looks more natural than traditional makeup because it isn’t rubbed into the skin and doesn’t exaggerate the pores.
- This unique spraying process creates a coverage that looks flawless and is ready for any digital high resolution close up.
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What are the benefits of airbrushed makeup?I use 2 different formulas, water resistant (water based) and water proof (depending on your preference.)
- Simply blotting, (not wiping,) away perspiration, tears or any moisture will leave the makeup in place without a streak.
- This makeup will not fade or rub off on clothes, lasts well up to 18 hours and yet can be easily washed away with your facial cleanser and water.
- Once the makeup is sprayed on, it dries instantly to a matte finish that does not require powder or re-applying.
- Can be used for any skin type including laser resurfaced skin.
- Concealing small blemishes or other cosmetic challenges can be as easy as spraying small dots of makeup over them. An initial neutralizing coverage can lighten and neutralize undertones, strong colors and even birth marks.
- Does not clog sebaceous glands.
- Silicon free.
- Contamination free. No brushes or sponges needed for application process; dropper dispensed
- Matte finish-great for oily skin types.
- If satin finish is desired, the face can be misted with a specially formulated moisturizer that will not affect the water resistance of the makeup.
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| Which system do you use?I use the Dinair System. Dinair originated the airbrush makeup system in the early 1980′s and anticipated that everyone would eventually be seen, filmed and photographed in HD. Dinair developed the first high definition, daily wear airbrush makeup and continues to be the gold standard for high definition makeup. They offer a wide variety of mixable foundation shades to enhance any skin tone. |
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