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Get the Look: Beauty breakdown, Imitation of Christ Show SS12

September 9, 2011

Imitation of Christ Spring 2012

It was wedding season meets fashion week at the Imitation of Christ Fashion Show.  Designer Tara Subkoff created a real fairytale style wedding including champagne, cigars, a rose petals covered and a real live priest. The models looked like real blushing brides (and bridesmaids) in gossamer silk and lace gowns while the grooms wore picture perfect suits.

To compliment the wedding scene Hourglass Artistic Director Gina Brooke showcased flawless skin, vivid eyes and pale lips. “It’s about clean, beautiful and memorable makeup—it is a wedding after all,” says Brooke. “This look is timeless, it’s never going to go out of style.”

Imitation of Christ Spring 2012 get the beauty look

Tara shares on how you can Get the Look for your own bridal makeup:

Skin: Start with Primer Serum to create a moisturized canvas for makeup. Follow with Illusion Tinted Moisturizer, or Immaculate Liquid Powder Foundation, and apply with No. 2 Foundation brush. Conceal dark circles or blemishes with Hidden Corrective Concealer.

Eyes: Apply Visionaire Eye Shadow Duo in Lagoon (blue), Dune (gold) or Prism (silver) on the lid and blend with fingers. Follow with a subtle application of Script Precision Liner to enhance the lash line. Follow with Film Noir Mascara to define the lashes and finish with a glossy topcoat of Film Noir Lash Lacquer.

Cheeks: Apply Aura Sheer Cheek Stain in Flush to the apples of the cheeks and blend with the fingers. Highlight cheeks with Illume Crème-to-Powder Bronzer Duo in Bronze Light.

Lips: Apply Aura Sheer Lip Stain in Flush to lips.

imitation of christ get the makeup look

Take a look at the face chart for the makeup breakdown:

Imitation of Christ Spring 2012 beauty breakdown and face chart

What do you think of this makeup look?

 

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Filed Under: Makeup Tagged: bridal makeup, face chart, Get the look, hourglass cosmetics, Makeup Breakdown, red lips, spring makeup, SS12, Tips and Tricks, wedding makeup

Spring Cleaning: What to Makeup Keep and What to Toss

March 10, 2011

The sun is staying out longer, snowdrops are sprouting and as night falls, you can sometimes catch the scent of spring finally shoving winter out of the way. “Spring cleaning” is a bit of a cliche, but is there really a better time to overhaul, pare down and polish everything than the start of spring? (After all, you don’t want to be stuck doing boring household chores when it gets really nice out.)

While you’re in a home-maintenance frenzy, it’s not a bad time to re-evaluate your vanity or makeup bag and (sob!) part with some products that may be slightly past their prime. It’s never fun to say goodbye items that have served you well, but even the prettiest shades can harbor icky bacteria invisible to the naked eye. (The same bacteria that can cause infections in your naked eye.) Here are a few guidelines for making sure your beauty arsenal is up to scratch when summer hits.

1.) Wash your brushes. We recently covered the process of proper brush cleaning, but if you’re getting in there. you might as well give your tools a bath. It’s also a good time to wipe out your cases and bags with antibacterial wipes. If your applicators are looking a bit tired, it could be time to invest in a new set.

Sephora’s makeup brush sets never fail to delight, and there’s even a nice anti-bacterial brush roll set if brush cleanliness is a concern. (My personal favorite is the low-key, purse friendly Slim Essential Brush Set.)

2.) Pare indiscriminately. If you haven’t used a product in six months or more, it’s probably safe to say it will never earn a prominent place in your favorites. Chucking barely used makeup always feels wasteful, but your collection will feel lighter and more usable if you cut down on the less-used stuff.

3.) How long does makeup last? Maybe you got a fantastic new mascara for Christmas and you’re totally in love with it. Or there’s a beloved blush or eyeshadow for which you’re not even close to hitting pan. Still, makeup doesn’t have an indefinite shelf life. Mascara is the most perishable, and should be replaced every three months.

Foundation, concealer and other creams or liquids last about a year, but keep an eye out for product that has separated or smells differently than it once did- a sure sign it might be past its prime. Lipstick lasts for a year to two years, and liners can last up to three- just sharpen them regularly. Eyeshadows can last up to three years, but if they change texture, you might want to be on the safe side and toss them.

4.) Reward yourself. Replace some of the things you’ve put out to pasture with a few new singles- or if you’ve been particularly heavy handed, sets. Benefit’s Confessions of a Concealaholic will take the place of a few base products, and Bite’s Luminous Crème Lipstick Trio has a nude, a pink-brown and a red, which will basically cover every lipcolor need known to man. (Gloss-addicted girls might prefer the gorgeous Les Delices kit by Chantecaille.) Bobbi Brown’s Pretty Face Palette has a selection of shades that create a varied healthy glow for day wear, and NARS’s Fashion Forward Set has a few more intense options for night.

So dish- what did you pink slip from your train case, and what are you bringing in in its place?

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Filed Under: Makeup Tagged: Benefit, bite cosmetics, Bobbi Brown, chantecaille, how long does makeup last, makeup expiration dates, NARS, Sephora, Tips and Tricks

Wendy Iles: 10 Hot Shortcuts for Styling on the Run

August 7, 2010

Wendy Iles

In an earlier post I was able to interview celebrity hairstylist Wendy Isle and ask her professional opinion on hair care. Well now the Tasmanian born hairstylist would like to share some styling tips for when you’re short on time. Here are her tips:

10 HOT SHORTCUTS FOR STYLING ON THE RUN by couture hairstylist WENDY ILES

1) It’s the end of the day and you need to give “pick up” to your added volume mousse or styling aid. Squirt a little mist of water and use your fingers (not a brush) to gently work the moisture into the hairstyle. Turn hair upside-down and give a blast of warm air with a blow-dryer, kneading the hair with fingers while doing so. Throw hair back into position and comb into place with a large tooth comb. So quick and easy — no more than 3 to 4 minutes.

2) How to get that “Kate Moss relaxed hair look” on the first day after shampooing. Often after a fresh blow-dry, tongs, hot rollers or whatever else we do, our hair can look too set and bouffy. A great trick to get it looking more modern is to pull long hair back as if placing in a ponytail. Twist the hair in a long sausage shape right to the very ends and turn it around in a small chignon attach with a pin. Let it sit for about 10 minutes then release it and shake. The result is brilliant. Roots still have their bounce but the ends are decontracted which is the key to this appealing” Kate” look.

3) Improve second day hair bangs. Wet the roots and dry by pulling down with fingers, aiming the blow-dryer straight down on the roots. If you have a cowlick blow the hair against the grain to help iron out the uplifted area that creates a wonky fringe line. This can be done in 2 to 3 minutes.

4) Give hair more volume and bounce. Blow-dry hair upside down haphazardly. Spray a small mist of light hair spray or setting lotion. A blow dryer with strong wind jet will give better root lift. Then throw the hair into position. With a large tooth comb take 5 or 6 large sections and roll hair as if winding around a large roller. Clip it well so as the section sits high on top of it base. Allow the hair to cool about 5 to 10 minutes then release the clips and comb into place with large tooth comb or fingers.

5) Tame down the fluffys or plump up the flatness on freshly washed and blow-dryed hair. When long hair is first washed and blow-dryed it is often a bit round and fluffy or lank and straight. A good trick is to wash and dry in the morning, pull hair back into a ponytail then on the second turn don’t pull all the hair through, but only half way then twist the rest of the ends around the elastic band holding ponytail in place. It appears like a chignon. Attach with one pin. Wear this chignon to work. After about 2 or 3 hours drop the hair and it will settle perfectly into place with a soft wave effect. Comb with large tooth comb or fingers. A good trick is to wear hair like this to the office during the day and then drop down for a gorgeous evening do later on.

6) Add some “stomach” to fine limp hair. Nothing beats dry shampoo. The best ones are the spray-on types. Blast the roots lightly with dry shampoo. Massage through the roots with fingers working it through to ends of hair. Then brush or comb into desired style. Dry shampoo is also excellent support for hairdos requiring back combing/teasing. The dry texture it gives also makes the hair very modern. Klorane dry shampoo in spray form is my favorite.

7) Getting that modern “out of bed “or “beach” hair texture. Next time you’re at the beach, remember to bottle up some sea water in a spray bottle. Spray the sea water on dry hair and allow it to dry naturally. This gives a great modern natural texture to the hair. Don’t brush the hair, always use fingers. If you can not get to the ocean, bottle it up at home by boiling 1 cup of water with 8 tablespoons of rough sea salt. Allow to cool then pour into a spray bottle and apply.

8) Take the frizz out of curly hair. Oh that dreaded frizz! We curly hair wearers are harassed with frizz in the summer from the heat and frizz in the winter through damp humidity. The best solution I found is to shampoo and condition comb the curls through, then add a small amount of hair mask (the type of mask that has the consistency of whipped cream), place about 2 dimes worth and rub between the hands and smooth over the outer and inner surfaces of the hair. Don’t touch it again; allow it to dry in naturally. It’s a great controller for frizz. Doesn’t go crunchy or greasy, it just gives great controlled curl. Products that work best include Khiels Argan Hair Pak Mask, L’Oreal Kerastace (although very expensive), and Wella System Professional Power Mask (although for very fine curly hair this mask may be too heavy — replace with lighter texture conditioners. The best I’ve found for fine curly hair are Khiels Aragan Conditioner in a tube and Ojon Ultra Hydrating Conditioner in a bottle that will work better on fine hair as they are less heavy. Apply the same way as we do the mask).

9) Turn your beach day into a hair care day. Place a good conditioning hair mask all over wet hair. Comb through into a high slick ponytail. Be sure to place plenty of mask all over, especially the ends of the hair. Turn the ends around tail creating a chignon tucking ends well underneath away from sun and secure in place. The mask will activate well with the heat of the sun and keep the hair in place all day from harsh wind and harmful sunlight. For short hair do the same, brushing all hair away from the face, as if wearing a wet look. The mask will keep the hair in place and protect at the same time.

10) Tired of that hot-tonged curl look? Here’s how to get a more natural looking wave.

For a more natural wave, try curling hair with a straightening iron. I like to use the GHD iron. It has a very small 2-inch ceramic plate that is ideal for creating a soft natural wave. Place sections of hair in the iron then run the iron through the section turning the wrist as you do so to create an “S” spiral movement. The result is a lovely, soft wave. It may take a little practice to get the “S” rhythm going but a few errors are also okay, as natural wavy hair is never perfectly uniform. It’s the little accidents in the curl that creates the realness. The effect is wonderful.

WENDY ILES BIO

Wendy Iles is in demand all over the world, where she styles hair for ad campaigns for Dior, Cacharel, Hermes, and major hair brands like L’Oreal,Wella, Schwarzkopft and more. Additionally she has contributed to editorial spreads for fashion magazines including Vogue, Bazaar, Elle, Glamour and many others. Wendy has styled hair for top celebrities and stylemakers including Penelope Cruz, Chloe Sevigny, Marion Cotillard, Eva Longoria, Frieda Pinto and others. Born in Australia and based in Paris, Wendy now spends much of her time in New York. She recently published ARCHIVE: A Book About Hair, a fine art book dedicated to the details of her styles and of her success with European works of fashion images, famous couturiers, photographers and models (for a preview of the book and to find out more about Wendy please visit www.wendyiles.com).

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