Well, the weather is definitely starting to warm up! And that means it’s time to revamp your cosmetic bag! There are some key things to keep in mind when warming your face up for summer.
1- Make sure your foundation still matches. A white winter face on a tan body is not cute. You could also switch to a tinted moisturizer to cut back on the heaviness and let that pretty skin show through. Try Laura Mercier’s oil free tinted moisturizer.
2- Work with products that blend into the skin. As you sweat, you don’t want loose powders sliding down your face. Creams tend to have a second skin look and hold a lot more solidly. Makeup Forever’s HD blush is phenomenal. Try Mandarin or Coral for a fresh cheek. For eyes, use Aqua Cream by Makeup Forever for a long lasting, waterproof pop of color.
3- Use a good exfoliator to get all the winter time gunk off. I love Origins Modern Friction.
4- SPF!!!!! Protect that pretty skin EVERY time you are out in the sun. No excuses! Try Kiss My Face Face Factor.
Enjoy the summer!
Ok ladies. You know you want to. You’ve pondered it and chickened out a few times. Your man would love it, but you’re kinda nervous. Well, I am here to tell you to DO IT! A boudoir shoot! Boudoir shoots are totally different from any other time you’ll have your picture taken. First of all, it’s about YOU. You can wear what you’d like. You can be sexy, flirty, prissy, dainty, raunchy, anything you feel like! Forget your “I’ve got back fat”, “My lips are too small”, ” I have Frodo feet” silliness, because all that will fall to the side and you will finish your shoot feeling amazingly empowered. And how would I know? Because I’ve been there:
Chris and Adrienne Scott are absolutely incredible photographers & people and they are offering an amazing deal on a Flaunt Session Marathon this June. These shoots make great gifts for hubbies, fiances, boyfriends, or just to remind you of how awesome you are. And besides, I’m doing the makeup for this marathon! Seriously, book that thing now or you’re going to miss an open spot for sure.
ps- thanks to Southall Eden for letting me run around the place nakie!
I’m excited to share a few photos from this year’s Valentine’s Makeover Story photo shoot. Thanks to fiancé Scott Collier, bride-to-be Sarah Parker was treated to a photo shoot with the oh so classy Gregory Byerline complete with hair & make-up styling by me, plus a $200 gift certificate to Stacey Rhodes Boutique where Sarah selected a new dress to accompany her heels for the occasion.
First, the assignment was issued online to boyfriends, fiancés, and husbands to tell their love story and honor their loves by sharing what makes her irresistible and what makes her her, and we enjoyed reading through the submissions. Congratulations to Sarah & Scott for finding each other and for celebrating their love for this project. Cheers to the lovely couple as they wed later this year.
Sarah, like a lot of ladies, is not a big makeup wearer. So we wanted to make sure she looked like herself, just brighter and with a little pizzazz. I think bringing out her face shape and pulling that hair back gave her a very elegant look.
Occasionally I get together with my incredibly talented friend, Chris Scott, for some test shooting. He is a terrific creative match for me and I love every image we make together. He also happens to have a lovely office assistant, Jordan Bennett. Jordan is adorable and has gorgeous skin. So when I got a hold of her, I really wanted to focus on her cheeks. I gave Jordan a very clean look, using peachy apricot colors and very little on the eyes and lips. A braid was a cute way to keep the hair off her face but still frame it a bit.
Really hope to see you there Thursday night! I’ll be doing makeup for the runway, alongside the amazing Ashlea Hunter whipping up some fantastic hair magic. So come visit, drink, grub and share some love.
Tuesday, March 29, 2011 Posted in print
Those in the public eye know the important of personal image. And Beth Harwell is no exception! Beth is the highest ranking female government official in the state of Tennessee…EVER. She is an incredibly intelligent and successful lady. I was honored to do her makeup when she was sworn in as Speaker of the House. One of the absolute best parts of my job is getting to spend time with such respected women. I’m just in awe of their grace and simultaneous power. It’s incredibly encouraging to spend time with women who have worked so hard for their accomplishments. Many of you probably received this postcard in the mail from Mrs. Harwell. I did and wanted to share with you how lovely she looks! Glamming up Mrs. Harwell was easy, as she is an attractive woman to begin with. But that rigorous schedule before being sworn in can be trying on anyone. So the goal was to brighten her up and bring a lot of life to her face, erasing the lack of sleep and stress of the previous days. Congratulations Mrs. Harwell and we look forward to working with you!
ps- please excuse my amateur point and shoot images!
False lashes will change your world. They give your look some definite Umph! This month’s tutorial discusses how to choose the correct pair and apply them to really jazz up those peepers!
Thank you Mod Media for the video love!
Friday, March 11, 2011 Posted in weddings
This past weekend I had the opportunity to attend The Makeup Show LA. This show is a trade show, complete with workshops and seminars specifically for makeup artists. It was definitely a jam-packed experience, so I’ll just recap a few highlights.
Obviously, the stars of the show were all the various product vendors. Any girl would have been in heaven with the abundance of colors and sparklies in that room. But there were some vendors that really stood out for me. Of course, there are my old favorites, Makeup Forever and Smashbox. Their products never fail me and I definitely spent a lot of time at their booths stocking up on their superstar items such as Smashbox’s Halo Powder and MUFE’s HD foundation. Some vendors I had not been introduced to before the show also impressed me. Bdellium brushes really stole my heart. Soft bristles, solid handles, and cruelty free! LA based Nigel’s Beauty Emporium also had a fantastic deal on eyelashes. And we all know what a fan I am of lashes!
The seminars were incredibly information and entertaining. In Lori Taylor’s “California Gold” seminar, she demoed some of Smashbox’s bronzing products and created a fantastic golden look. MUFE’s “HD for All” showed off their HD line, and explained the technology behind the products. And of course Michael Devellis did a wonderful job in “Marketing Your Career Now” of talking through some do’s and don’t of online marketing.
But the highlight of the weekend for me was meeting some of the makeup artists who truly inspire my work. Sharon Gault, who has worked with Uma Thurman & Madonna to name only a smidgen of her celebrity clientele, passed out plenty of hugs and encouraging words. James Vincent, producer of the show and incredible editorial/fashion makeup artist was around the whole weekend for questions. But I was lucky enough to meet the master himself: Billy b. * swoon * When I caught a glimpse of him, my knees went weak and the butterflies were creating a tornado in my gut. Billy b is currently Lady GaGa’s makeup artist. He has worked with Cindy Crawford, Keri Hilson, Sharon Stone, and so many other big names. Each look he creates is breathtaking and he is absolutely a genius. After about an hour of chickening out when attempting to introduce myself, I finally mustered up the courage and did, through a shaky voice. He was such a doll and I was so honored to be able to tell him how much I admire his work.
(Here is my creeper picture I snuck of Billy b. He’s the one in the glasses.)
The Makeup Show was excellent and I am so excited to bring home new tricks and ideas for future work. So brace yourselves for some pretty electrifying new work from this girl.
by Amy Lynn
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