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Posted by on May 14, 2014 in Beauty, Celeb-essence, events |

FACE OFF STARS AND CELEB MAKEUP ARTIST PATI DUBROFF TAKE MAIN STAGE AT THE MAKEUP SHOW CHICAGO

For the first time ever, The Makeup Show Chicago headlines Face Off stars and Pati Dubroff, celebrity makeup artist to Gwyneth Paltrow, Jessica Biel, Drew Barrymore, and more. Taking the main stage on June 7th and 8th at Bridgeport Art Center these makeup artists are set toinspire, educate, and reveal their secrets to the beauty and fashion industry. Midwest pros will not want to miss these two-days dedicated to artistry, networking, community, and education at the largest pro-driven beauty event in the world. Below is just a sneak peek on a few of the things these artists will dish on:

“Face Off Panel” Sponsored by Crown Brush, Sunday, June 8th from 2:30pm to 4pm – For the first time at The Makeup Show, Midwest brand based Crown Brush brings together some amazing up-and-coming talent that are based in places beyond the big two. Known for their incredible body of work in the industry and appearances on SyFy’s Face Off and Naked Vegas, Chicago based Anthony Kosar and Florida based Nix Hererra havemanaged to find their place in the industry and put together a body of workthat has them working on international level Listen as these artists share experiences, show you their favorite brushes and techniques and offer advice on what you can do to succeed in any area of the industry today.

“Creating Celebrity Style” with Pati Dubroff: Sponsored by MAKE UP FOR EVER, Saturday, June 7th from 12:30pm to 2pm

One of the most esteemed makeup artists in our industry, Pati Dubroff makes a mark in many areas. Her talent is coveted by celebrities and world-renowned photographers alike, including Gwyneth Paltrow, Jessica Biel, Miley Cyrus, Eva Mendes, Julianne Moore, Drew Barrymore and Gisele Bundchen. Pati’s understanding of color, texture and trend make her an innovator who understands what women want and what makeup artists need. For the first time at The Makeup Show Chicago, Pati joins forces with artist favorite MAKE UP FOR EVER to feature the why and how of designing and applying the ideal celebrity makeup application on any client. Pati will demonstrate the techniques that have made her a celebrity artist and share the secrets to becoming a success.

Also taking main stage at The Makeup Show Chicago:

“Making it in Makeup” with Renny Vasquez on Saturday, June 7th from 10:30am to 12:00pm – Celebrity clients include Kelly Rowland, Gabrielle Union and Brandy just to name a few.
“The New Movement in Makeup” with Ashunta Sheriff on Sunday, June 8th from 12:30pm to 2pm– With over 16 years in the beauty industry, Ashunta has mastered the art of makeup and managed to change the game.
“The Art of Application” with Ricky Wilson on Saturday, June 7th from 3pm to 4:30pm – Ricky has worked with John Galliano, Dior, and Betsey Johnson to name a few.
“Making a Name in Makeup” with Lianne Farbes on Sunday, June 8th from 10:30am to 12pm – Lianne Farbes is the creator of the award-winning beauty blog The Makeup Girl Girl and has gone to make a name for herself as a social media strategist, beauty expert, brand consultant, and founder and principal of Digital Girl Media, LLC

The Makeup Show Chicago will also feature over 75 beauty brands including Diamond Sponsor MAKE UP FOR EVER, Platinum Sponsor Crown Brush and Temptu PRO, Silver Sponsor NARS and Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics, Supporting Sponsors Pinnacle Cosmetics, The Powder Group and On Makeup Magazine.

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Posted by on May 6, 2014 in Beauty, Celeb-essence |

Met Ball 2014: Rachel McAdams

The Look: Young, Fresh and Polished

Ben and Rachel went for a modern yet effortless take on a 40’s and 50’s style to complement Rachel’s Ralph Lauren floor length gown. Rachel’s hair look is young, fresh and polished with a nod to the Charles James era.

Here’s how Ben created Rachel’s look:

1. First prep damp hair with Vidal Sassoon Pro Series Boost & Lift Foaming Air Mousse, applying it throughout the hair for weightless bounce and a light hold. Then blow dry the hair while brushing it out with a round comb.

2. Separate the hair into six sections, with four sections in the back and one section on each side of the head. Proceed to set each section on a large heated roller, while spritzing each section with Vidal Sassoon Pro Series Flexible Hold Hairspray. Leave the rollers in for about 10-15 minutes.

3. Once the rollers have cooled down, brush each section out with a round comb.

4. To finish, spray Vidal Sassoon Pro Series ColorFinity Dry Shampoo in Rich Darks liberally on the roots and the ends of the hair to help break up the texture and give it a bed-head, yet glamorous feel.

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Posted by on May 6, 2014 in Beauty, Celeb-essence, Tutorials & Swatches |

Met Ball 2014: Diane Krueger

The Look: Sophisticated, Glamorous Hollywood

Miki and Diane went for a modern day take on a 40’s style hair look to complement Diane’s chic Jason Wu for Hugo Boss floor length gown. Inspired by the 40’s, Miki wanted to create a sophisticated yet sleek and glamorous look that falls right above the neckline.

Here’s how Miki created Diane’s look:

  • First prep clean hair with a tennis ball sized Vidal Sassoon Pro Series Boost & Lift Foaming Air Mousse, applying it section by section throughout the hair for touchable volume, shine and texture.
  • On naturally dry hair, spray Vidal Sassoon Pro Series Heat Protect & Shine Spray throughout, to protect hair from heat styling, while adding shine. Then, blow dry for a soft look and feel.
  • With a middle part, begin to pull the hair back tightly starting at the nape of the neck, and secure it into a low ponytail.
  • To create texture, tease the ends of the ponytail and spritz with Vidal Sassoon Pro Series Flexible Hold Hairspray. After hairspray has been added, brush out the hair for touchable texture.
  • Wrap the low ponytail around a cylinder foam roll, until the ends meet, and it forms a circular, almost sculpture-like chignon just above the neckline. Fan out the bottom of the shape, and secure with pins underneath.
  • To finish, secure the chignon with elastic, and spray with Vidal Sassoon Pro Series Heat Protect & Shine Spray for a polished and shiny end look.
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Posted by on Mar 5, 2014 in Celeb-essence, Lifestyle, Nails |

Thinking out of the bottle: 3D printed manicures

Who needs 3-Free when you can get 3D? (seen below in Razzle)


3D printing has offered some mind blowing creativity options, including wearable footwear and guns that actually shoot, but now the technology has rifled the runway. Enter the 3D manicure, courtesy of The Laser Girls. Currently on display at the Museum of Art and Design in New York, these bold statements are attached via adhesive, and have adorned the hands of top nail fanatics (think Beyonce, Rihanna and Katy Perry) as well as shown at several fashion shows.  Because styles can get as colorful and ornate as one likes, there is almost no limit to creation.

Is this type of nail art up your alley?  What would your 3D nail style be?

 

 

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Posted by on Mar 3, 2014 in Celeb-essence |

Academy Awards 2014: Camila Alves

“Our inspiration for tonight’s look on Camila is very old classic Hollywood with a modern twist featuring warm and golden tones. She’s wearing a beautiful soft flush pink/salmon Gabriella Cadena dress with an opening in the back and it is just stunning.

Camila Alves looked her absolute finest at last night’s Academy Awards. Matthew McConaughey’s better half just keeps getting better and better!  Celebrity makeup artist Patric de Fontbrune created her look using Votre Vu products, and shares with Solessence readers how you can capture that same glow.

GET THE LOOK:

I started by applying Votre Vu’s Champagne Kisses on Camila’s lips for hydration. Then, I began to moisturize her face first with VBeaute’s Anti-Wrinkle Protecting Serum and then applied Votre Vu’s Attentive Crème du Jour with a brush. For her eyes, I dabbed VBeaute’s Nourishing Repair Eye Cream all around.

To even out her complexion and give a golden glow, I mixed Votre Vu’s Love Me Deux Tinted Moisturizer in Paris and St. Tropez and stippled it onto her skin using a sponge. This allowed me to concentrate and build the coverage where needed. For the more delicate areas, such as under the eyes, I used my fingers to apply to tinted moisturizer. Applying the product this way allowed me to achieve the most flawless results. Camila has perfect skin so the Love Me Deux provided just enough coverage. I really love this product because it comes with a matching concealer that makes it foolproof! I spot concealed around her nose and under the eyes for a flawless finish, then used a touch of Lingerie Pour Les Yeux in Medium over her eyelids to even out the skin there as well.

Next, I went over her T-zone and eyelids lightly with Belle Poudre in Golden Medium and Medium to fix the makeup in place. This also helps the eye shadow to stay put and make the colors stay true.

Using Votre Vu’s Palette Play in Copper, I applied the light beige color for the base all over the eyes and then used the light gold color on the lids. I applied the deepest bronze along the crease and along the upper and lower lash line, and then pulled it out on the outer corners to elongate the eyes. To blend the eye shadows seamlessly, I used a soft angled brush.

Next, using Votre Vu’s Le Joli Crayon in Charbon, I lined the upper lash line and inside the upper and lower lids to add depth to the eyes. To give more drama to the lashes, I used an eyelash curler and made sure to apply the Eiffel Power mascara from the very root to the top, applying from underneath. This helps to keep the curl and prevent the mascara from weighing the lashes down.

To accentuate the look, I filled Camila’s brows in with Arch de Triumphe in Fair. This product went on so smoothly and didn’t move, but still was easy to blend.

On the cheeks, I applied Vu-On Rouge in Amourette (available Spring/Summer 2014) and dusted the pink blush in the Beauté en Bronze duo on top over the apples of her cheeks. Then I took the bronzer from Beauté en Bronze and applied is all over, carefully shading and sculpting her face in the process.

Lastly, I lined and filled in her lips with Votre Vu’s Drawmatic Lip Liner in Naked, applied French Kiss in Lisette on top, and finished off the lips with Lip Lustre in Tender (available in Spring/Summer 2014). The French Kiss lipstick is the one product she’ll be carrying with her onto the red carpet!”

Votre Vu products are sold exclusively at www.votrevu.com

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