Rihanna is always pushing the fashion envelope and I usually love where she takes it (except that crazy haircut and cheap-looking color). But when filming a new video, she officially left me behind...
An eye patch.
REALLY?
Luckily, with Halloween around the bend it should be easier than normal to find one, if you want to jump on this trend.
I was thinking about fashion trends: easy to do because Fall is officially here. I love so many of the trends in both clothing and makeup (always the makeup!) this Autumn. But I know quite a few of them don't work so well with my lifestyle, even the ones billed as "wearable". Guess those who get to rank things as doable don't live my life of non-stop partying and social excursions diaper changes and library storytime.
Playgroup mommies are understanding when it comes to berry lips and trendy tops, but not so much with the over-the-knee boots and black lipstick. So, unfortunately, many of the trends I think look so amazing... well, let's just say I'll have to settle for appreciating them in magazines and online (kind of like art in a museum!). Though I admit: every season some makeup trends get snapped up and tossed into my kit no matter how realistic they are, probably because they're more affordable and easier to rationalize than expensive shoes, handbags, and clothes. (Plus, as a makeup artist, I can always tell myself these items are "for my kit".)
Do you take part in the edgier trends or do you, like me, find yourself simply coveting them from afar?
Cute-ster:
Big Bow:
Fashion Mews:
She Loves Candy:
Paradisco:
Do you like these facecharts? Any stand out to you? Any seem too "out there"? Going to rock one ASAP? Share with the class!
I personally love Paradisco! I may have to do that soon. I'll show you the results!
Glitterpuss:
Stylin':
Stately Black:
Do you like these facecharts? Any stand out to you? Any seem too "out there"? Going to rock one ASAP? Share with the class!
This collection is already on-counter, but I may as well cover it because I want half of it! Sorry for the late info...
Three dramatically different personalities, three perfectly personalized palettes. Eyes, cheeks, lips, formulated to be coiffure-complementary. Designed to play-up the most potent and powerful accessory a girl has: her hair. So basic it's brilliant!
Brunette:
Brunette images, shown in the order listed above-
BLONDE:
Blonde images, shown in the order listed above-
REDHEAD:
Redhead images, shown in the order listed above-
AND THREE BRUSHES:
Brushes shown in order listed above-
FACE CHARTS FOR THE COLLECTION:
Click image or look name to visit MAC for the look breakdown.
(LOVE THE CHEEKS!)
NARS Cosmetics was backstage creating the makeup look for Hervé Léger’s Autumn/Winter 2009 show.
To see the looks, the inspiration, and the how-to keep reading!
Continue reading "Fashion Week Fall '09 | NARS Face Charts - 2.14.09 | Hervé Léger" »
In Spring, the world is reborn- the plants start blooming after a winterlong rest. The beautiful colors of Spring are the focus of this sophisticated and beautiful collection by Shu Uemura. The collection, the last one that Mr. Uemura worked on before his death, is entitled Rebirth . Just looking at the products makes me think of a pretty, stunning bouquet of tulips!
Shu Uemura principle makeup artists Jason Hoffman and Misumi Kitano created the following looks for Shu Uemura using the Rebirth collection. Take a look!
This look is called Natural Beauty.
This is Playful Beauty.
This is Spring Beauty. (This look is also shown in the photograph at the top of this post)
The makings of these looks is available at ShuUemora.com.
Everyone is chopping their hair off, and I'm just loving it. I'm so tired of seeing tons of women who look the same. It's either the really long, slightly-mussed waves, or it's stick-straight bra strap skimming locks. YAWN!
But now - and blame it on Victoria Beckham if you must pass blame - trends are setting the pulses of hairstylists everywhere racing!
Frankly, I don't blame Posh- I completely take responsibility for this trend, as I chopped my hair off into a sexy pixie cut several months ago. But my stunning hair and uncanny tendency to set trends aside, this is definitely something new to watch!
Keep reading for some hot short hair looks!
No discussion of short hair should begin with anyone other than the amazing Ayness Deyn. This British model is the current darling of the fashion world, and I certainly can see why! She's able to stride between sweet and ethereal and tough and edgy, working the editorial shoots and the runway with the greatest of ease. Would she be as striking with long hair, even if it were platinum? Let's hope we never have to find out!
Kelly Osbourne is quickly becoming a fashionista to watch! She's almost always impeccably turned-out lately, with stunning shoes and sexy, form-fitting clothing. Check out the signature onyx hair, recently cropped into this side-swept cut. I love this look on her- it's less structured than her former severe, banged bob and it seems to better suit her carefree personality.
One of the first well-known women to chop her hair off at the beginning of this slowly growing trend (several years ago) was Jenny McCarthy. I think this look is amazing on her, and I hope she holds on to it! It still reads as fun and sassy, which is how she seems to be, but it's also smooth, sleek and "respectable" - well-suited for her new position as spokesmom for Autism.
PS: I heard a rumor that the reason Rhianna cut her hair is because hers was the most requested haircut at salons around the world. Well, Rhi, sorry but I think you can expect to see this one everywhere soon!
I have to do it. I have to go there:
This is the picture of the celebrity who should never have grown her hair back out!
Why, Alyssa Milano, did you ever think you should have more hair than this? You, the Ambassador for Short Haired Women? You, who wore this cut with spunk, class, and sheer sexiness?
Why would you grow it out?
No biggie- since this is my current haircut, I'll take up the torch. Traitor.
Visit our friends at Total Beauty for more short haircuts to inspire you!
The 2008 Screen Actors Guild Awards were last night, and the stars were out on the red carpet looking good! Well, and some weren't looking too great, but I'll save that for later.
For my money, the best looking women were these two amazing creatures! Angelina Jolie is flawless (and maybe has an extra glow from her alleged pregnancy - twins are being suggested by some sources!). And America Ferrera is truly beautiful: classy, sophisticated, but still sports a young look.
Read on for more images from the SAG Awards, including some analysis of how the looks were put together.
I do love Jay Manuel, but I also can admit to wondering why he was there. As usual, though, Jay is flawlessly coiffed, though with an unlikely hair color, and you have to admire the eyebrows: so perfectly groomed and nice looking. His skin is perfect, too. A+
To recreate this, use a satin-finish or natural matte foundation, with a soft bronzer on the cheeks and high points of the face. Use cream shimmer patted on the apples of the cheeks, nose and forehead. Lips are lined then filled in with a sheer lipstick or a creamy lipgloss. Eyes: a grey or taupe on the lid, brown-black liner around the lashline (top and bottom), white shimmer shadow smeared liberally on the inner corner of the eye. False lashes with most of the volume centered on the outer half of the eye will help. Top with tons of mascara. Fill in the brows, but keep them on the thin side.
Marcia Gay Harden's look is not dissimilar to Christina Applegate's, though I like it better.
This look substitutes a deep rose blush almost as a contour on the underside of the cheekbones. The foundation is similar. The coordinating lipstick is flawlessly applied- it's an opaque, satin-finish lipstick and looks very classic. The eyes appear to be greys and taupes, with a discrete touch of lighter shimmer on the inner corners. Mascara is not overdone, and eyebrows are filled in quite naturally.
Another flawless look. Of course, Cate Blanchett always looks good.
Her skin is matte, as is her blush which is a soft red. Lips are also a soft red, and also matte. Eyes are subtle, and seem to be nude with maybe a bit of taupe shadow used to line.
Impeccable.
Debra Messing.
I am speechless. I was taught that if I had nothing nice to say, to say nothing at all. I can say something nice: that's an awe inspiring hair color. If I could carry that off, I would, but my reds fade too quickly.
Otherwise, I have no comment.
Tilda Swinton.
Again- nice hair color!
Ahem. Moving on...
This is Ellen Page, of Juno fame. At all of 20 years old, she's got it all figured out. Look at the smooth skin, the soft rosy-red lip, the neutral eyes, a hint of blush. I think some of these women worked with a makeup artist with a one-track mind. Who cares, though, because it's a gorgeous look!
Oy, Viggo...
Please tell me the beard-goatee-thing is for a movie! That can't be the excuse for the suit-vest-jacket combo, but if the beard comes off at some point, then I will forgive you the ensemble.
Ellen Pompeo is not my favorite actress - I think she's fairly ordinary talent-wise. However this is a very nice look for her - which is a nice change since usually she looks overdone.
She's got the same skin look most of the other women are wearing, but the blush is a bit softer. Again, though, there's highlight on the cheeks, nose and forehead. The blush is a blue-pink and a tad glossy. The eyes are soft grey, it seems
Joanna Schilp, of Physicians Formula, was the makeup artist responsible for Ellen's look. Her inspiration was the Christian Lacroix fashion show. Here's what she did:
- The foundation was Armani Silk Luminous #4. Concealer was Cle de Peau #2, and Powder was Physicians Formula Organic Wear in Translucent Light Organics.
- The blush was Physicians Formula Organic Wear: Pink Organics
- Lips were Physicians Formula Plump Palette in Mauves, with MAC's Subculture pencil.
- Eyes were Physicians Formula Shimmer Strips for Blue Eyes (tans, greys, soft blues), and Eye Definer Felt-Tip Eye Marker in Warm Black.
According to Lancôme, this was the breakdown for America's look, executed by makeup artist Vanessa Scali:
Russian Red
PS: The Russian Red lady looks like she could kick my ass! ;)
Face charts for The Originals are below and online. Click the products to see them better...
Avarice
Every Fall, MAC artists create amazing face charts to inspire their artists and customers at Halloween. This year is no different! The Looks of 2007 are categorized in several ways this year: Dark Side (spooky and scary), Graphically (patterns and graphic looks), Optical Illusion (the category name says it all), Pretty Things (the softer side of Halloween), and Robotniks (futurized looks and mechanical mayhem). As always, Looks can be accessed on the MAC website and each look tells you which products you need to achieve the look.
To see my favorite looks, read on if you dare...
Absinthe Minded - Dude, this one wins for name alone! And the look is über-cool, too. I have all of these products (Gesso, Bitter, Humid, Carbon and Club shadows; Media lipstick; Velvetella Cremestick liner; Brow Finisher in Clear; Blacktrack Fluidline) so don't think I won't be trying this baby out this year!
Wrapped Up - Creative use of the versatile Cream Color Bases and some eyeshadows gets you snuggly and comfortably swathed in mummy gauze without the pesky lack of air.
X-ray - Only 3 products will get me this look? (Cream Color Bases in Black and Luna and Carbon eyeshadow) How cool is that!? With my love of all things skeletal (except emaciated supermodels) I am all about this Look!
Unzipped -OK, this one is cool and it creeps me out. I think that's the sign of a good costume. This one probably uses the most products of all of the looks, but it seems worth it.
Butterfly - Not the most creatively named, but still well executed. A lot of products are needed for this look, too, but I think more important is the skill it takes to get the colors in the right place.
Half Tinned - Five shadows, a few liners, and a Shadestick is all it takes for this look. Who needs bionics!? I like the plate metal appearance. Neat. Unsettling. Very MAC!
