Runway Makeup: Gilded Eyes at Dolce & Gabbana Fall 2012

March 6th, 2012 by Sarah No comments »

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To complement the opulence of Sicilian Baroque at Dolce & Gabbana Fall/Winter 2012, Pat McGrath used a combination of tonal nudes alongside with rich gold accents from the designers’ beauty line, Dolce & Gabbana The Makeup, on the models.


“It was wonderful to create this make up look for this collection; there is a real sense of divine drama to the clothes and so I wanted to bring that to life with the make up look. The models look refined and flawless, and their gilt edged lids really refer to the Designers’ lavish inspiration” says Pat.

To achieve a flawless look, Pat applied The Perfect Finish Creamy Foundation using The Foundation Brush. She carefully blended the foundation adding extra coverage on the nose and forehead. The Perfect Finish Concealer was then used to achieve a flawless, ethereal look illuminated with light. Finally, Pat used The Luminous Cheek Colour in Delight, sweeping colour lightly across models’ cheekbones for a romantic flush.

On the eyes, The Smooth Eye Colour Quad in Gold and Desert were applied in layers to create a luxurious, gilt rich tone. The Crayon Intense Eyeliner in Nude was then worked along the lash line above and below the eyes to brighten the look and add further definition. Finally, several coats of The Secret Eyes Mascara in Coffee were applied, achieving long, volumized lashes for a flirtatious look.

Turning her attention to the lips, Pat applied The Classic Cream Lipstick in Petal and Mandorla, mixing the colors together for a soft, sensual lip with a subtle sheen. The color was applied with greater intensity at the cupid’s bow for a pearlescent finish.

Pat chose The Intense Nail lacquer in Nude for a final subtle accent. The luxuriant finish of the nail color perfectly completed the sensuous makeup look.

Images: GoRunway.

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Get The Koji Dolly Wink Limited Edition Fake Eyelash Set!

March 6th, 2012 by Sarah No comments »

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If you are a fan of the Japanese gyaru makeup look or simply adore anything kawaii, you must get your hands on Koji Dolly Wink Limited Edition Fake Eyelash Set! With two pairs of Koji Dolly Wink fake eyelashes, #2 Sweet Girly for upper lashes and #6 Baby Cutie for the bottom, the set also comes with eyelash glue and an exclusive lilac eyelash case so you can get big, dolly eyes like Popteen model Tsubasa Masuwaka in no time!

To share the cuteness overload, I am selling extremely limited quantities of the set. E-mail me if you’re interested and stay cute =)

Koji Dolly Wink Limited Edition Fake Eyelash Set

* Update: Thanks everyone for your interest in the Koji Dolly Wink Limited Edition Fake Eyelash Set but it is completely sold out. In the mean time, you can check out the Makeup For Life Beauty Store for other beauty products and remember to check back often for more limited-edition goodies!

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Celebrity Hair & Makeup: Shailene Woodley at 2012 Oscars

March 6th, 2012 by Sarah No comments »

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Need hair and makeup ideas to go with a white dress? Take a cue from Shailene Woodley, who totally nailed the look at the 84th Annual Academy Awards with a Valentino Couture gown, sultry coppery shadow and chic chignon.

Shailene Woodley hair and makeup at 2012 Oscars
Makeup
“Today is a special day for Shailene and so I wanted to use a little more makeup than what she typically wears,” says makeup artist Stephen Sollitto working for Hourglass Cosmetics. “Her look is about luminous skin, defined eyes and a sophisticated palette of coppers and bronzes. She looked exquisite yet still young, fresh and fashionable.”

Stephen began by prepping Shailene’s skin with Hourglass Veil Mineral Primer to create a smooth canvas for makeup and ensure a flawless finish with real longevity. He followed with Hourglass Illusion Tinted Moisturizer in Shell, which imbues skin with luminosity, and Hidden Corrective Concealer in Fair, an undetectable cover-up.

To add warmth, he contoured Shailene’s cheekbones with Hourglass Superficial Waterproof Bronzer, a silky powder that withstands high humidity, sweeping the product to her temples, hair line, nose and chin. He then applied a dusty rose blush and finished with the highlighter from Hourglass Illume Crème-to-Powder Bronzer Duo in Bronze Light for a gorgeous glow.

Stephen lined her eyes with Hourglass Calligraphy Liquid Eye Liner in Cognac, a rich brown shade. Before adding eye shadow, Stephen applied Hourglass Film Noir Full Spectrum Mascara to gauge the darkness of her eyes. He also swept Hourglass Film Noir Lash Lacquer at the roots of the lashes for drama, thickness and inky black sheen. Stephen then covered the entire lid of the eye with the cream shimmer shade of Hourglass Visionaire Eye Shadow Duo in Suede to reflect light. Last, he applied the copper shade from Hourglass Visionaire Eye Shadow Duo in Gypsy for a dose of dramatic color.

Stephen lined the lips with Hourglass Trace Lip Liner in Bare, and followed with Hourglass Prodigy Hydrating Lip Gloss in Eden for a peachy beige sheen.

Hair
Hair stylist Campbell McAuley gave Shailene a ’70s style textured chignon with a Moroccan twist to mirror the textures of her dress.

1. Starting with wet hair, apply Matrix Total Results Amplify Wonder Boost Root Lifter to give the base of the hair volume.

2. Blowdry hair with a round brush to smooth the texture.

3. Set hair in Velcro rollers for one hour.

4. Remove rollers, brush out curls and worked Matrix Total Results Sleek Silk Wonder Smoothing Oil from roots to end for shine.

5. Gather all hair into a textured ponytail at the crown of the head.

6. Twist small sections of the ponytail and wrap them up to the base of the hair to make a round shape.

7. Half way through, wrap remaining sections around the round shape to give it a criss-cross texture.

8. Finish with Matrix Design Pulse Hard Lock Hairspray to hold the style in place.

Nails
For Shailene’s nails, Celebrity Manicurist Nettie Davis used a mix of essie’s Ballet Slippers and Au Natural to create a light, neutral manicure. “I wanted to create a simple nail to complement Shailene’s mod 70s style dress. I created a neutral beige mixing Ballet Slippers and Au Natural,” stated Davis.

Image Source: Celebutopia.

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Sensai Designing Duo Bronzing Powder

March 5th, 2012 by Sarah No comments »

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Welcome to Fab Over Forty: Sensai Designing Duo Bronzing Powder

Bronzing powders and highlighting powders can add a touch of warmth and youthfulness to the face.  But, one of the things we have to watch out for as we age is using too much shimmer.  As Jacquey George told us, we need to be strategic in using shimmery powders, and this Sensai Designing Duo Bronzing [...]

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How to Contour Your Face

March 2nd, 2012 by Sarah No comments »

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Want sculpted cheeks and a slimmer nose — instantly? We asked a pro to show us the simplest and most effective face contouring techniques. What’s the secret to Kim Kardashian’s prominent cheekbones, Keira Knightley’s defined jawline, and Michelle Williams’ dainty nose? Here’s a little secret: It’s all in their makeup artists’ ability to

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