Posts Tagged ‘out’

Do you change makeup products with the season?

June 30th, 2011

Celebrity Makeup News and Blogs:

Do you change makeup products with the season? What do you switch in/out? Certain colors for certain seasons?

I find brights seem more appropriate during summer, while spring is about keeping it softer, and fall is all about vampy lip color. Winter seems to be decked out in red lips and smoky eyes. Overall, I still wear whatever I feel like no matter the season!

Thanks to Teresa for today’s question!

Got a question idea? Submit yours here.

Go to Source

Please note that this article is not written by celebritymakeup.org

What’s Your Summer Beauty Style?

June 28th, 2011

Celebrity Makeup News and Blogs:

Take this quiz to find out which celebrity hairstyles and makeup looks will work best on you. Are you more of a low maintenance, natural beauty type or do you prefer to glam it up on the regular? Take our quiz to find out which celeb is your summer beauty style icon, and which key wallet-friendly hair and makeup products will help you achieve their look.

Go to Source

Please note that this article is not written by celebritymakeup.org

Highlights and Pictures from The Makeup Show Chicago

June 15th, 2011

Celebrity Makeup News and Blogs:

Over the weekend, I attended The Makeup Show Chicago, the first ever in the Midwest. I had been looking foward to it for MONTHS and I am so glad I was not disappointed ☺ Read on to see some of my highlights!


Day 1 started with the Blogger Preview Event. I got to catch up with some of my fellow beauty bloggers and finally met the beautiful Elessa from PurseBuzz and Koren from EnKoreMakeup.


Makeup guru/Director of Artistry for the Makeup Show James Vincent giving us an intro


Me with Koren from EnKoreMakeup and Elessa from PurseBuzz

On Day 2, I finally got to check out the 50+ exhibits by all the top-notch makeup lines. I went TOTALLY crazy at Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics and ended up with their famous Lip Tars, Glitters, Nail Polish and the new Tint.


OCC display at The Makeup Show Chicago

I also checked out some new brands, including Nurturing Force, whose Blot Out Offensive™ shine + oil control cream has won the hearts of many artists, along with Ruby Kisses, an uber cute line by Kiss Cosmetics and celebrity makeup artist Danessa Myricks (she’s such a doll!) In addition, I caught up with Liz from Yaby Cosmetics and was told to expect new palettes and a new eyeshadow formula based off my favorite pearl paints – can’t wait!

And of course there were lots and lots of makeup demos through out the day, including the awesome body painting by Make Up For Ever.

Body painting demonstration by Make Up For Ever

Body painting at the Make Up For Ever booth

Finally, I wrapped up my day with a presentation by the awesome Sam Fine, whom I had interviewed in 2009. Sam was phenomenal and *so* inspiring! Not only did he give great, insightful answers to questions from the audience, he showed us how to nail his signature flawless complexion using cream products and a sponge. I also met the guru upclose afterwards and got my copy of his “The Basics of Beauty” DVD signed. Yay!


Sam Fine doing a makeup demonstration at The Makeup Show Chicago
Sam Fine doing a makeup demonstration at The Makeup Show Chicago

Meeting Sam Fine
Me with Sam Fine

Below are some of the goodies I got:

Stay tuned for pictures and reviews!

Go to Source

Please note that this article is not written by celebritymakeup.org

FOTD: Metallic Eye With Shimmery Cheek by NARS National Artist Austin Mark

May 23rd, 2011

Celebrity Makeup News and Blogs:

To make sure I look fabulous for the NARS Makeup Your Mind: Express Yourself Book Signing Event, NARS National Artist Austin Mark gave me a golden brown metallic eye paired with a shimmery cheek and neutral lip. Read on for a step-by-step breakdown!

NARS makeover by National Artist Austin Mark
Metallic gold eye makeup with contoured cheeks

Face
Austin started off with my skin. He mixed my favorite Sheer Glow Foundation with Brightening Serum on the back of his hand before applying onto the skin in a dabbing motion. To bring out my cheekbones, he applied a generous amount of Copacabana Illuminator and blended it up towards my temples. Next, he dabbed The Multiple in Riveria directly on my cheeks before blending it out with a brush. To finish, he added a dusting of Highlighting Blush Power in New Order right on top of the cheekbones to really make them pop.

Eyes
When I told Austin about the dramatic smoky eye I got during my makeover with NARS National Artist Francine Phillips, he decided to give me a bit more color on the eyes. He started by applying Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base all over my eyelid and brows. Then, he filled in my eyebrows with Single Eyeshadow in Bali using short, feathery strokes. Next, he dabbed Cream Eyeshadow in El Dorado onto my browbone and crease as a base. Using a brush, he applied the left side of Duo Eyeshadow in Kuala Lumpur onto the eyelid and the right side of Kuala Lumpur onto the crease. After blending everything, he added Single Eyeshadow in Galapagos on the upper outer V and lower lashline to smoke out the look. Since I’m already wearing my favorite Makeup For Life Lashes in #Sweet Sixteen on the outer corner of the eye, Austin only added a coat of Larger Than Life Volumizing Mascara before drawing a thin line along my upper lashes with Eyeliner Stylo in Nuits Blanches.

Lips
To balance out the strong eye makeup, Austin wanted to keep my lips simple. He outlined my lips with Lipliner Pencil in Borneo to give them a bit of definition then added Lip Gloss in Ophelia all over. The final step was a dab of Lipgloss in Moon Fleet on the center of the lips for a highlighting effect.

Extra Beauty Tips From Austin

* To create the ultimate dewy look, mix your liquid foundation with NARS Brightening Serum.

* For brow color that looks natural yet lasts, forget the pencil and apply NARS Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base onto the eyebrows before filling them in with a powder.

* Since your bone structure can feel different when your eyes are closed, the best way to locate your crease is to put your brush directly into your socket with your eyes open.

Thank you Austin for creating this super cool look on me! Remember Check back for pictures of what I picked up!

Go to Source

Please note that this article is not written by celebritymakeup.org