Posted by Angelica Chayes on Sat, Nov 14, 2009 @ 05:44 AM
Got New Moon madness? Even if you don't, everyone else seems to, so why not get in on the fun? Here's a way to capture all the drama and excitement of the second installment of the Twilight series in a look that's PG by day, and red-hot by night.
Our own Internet Marketing Assistant, Carleen, came in this morning rocking this amazing vampire eye look, inspired by the Twilight series and the sensational Prada's fall '09 runway look. We all loved this look on the runway, but none of us were quite so sure how to translate it into a wearable version. Our heartfelt thanks to Carleen for figuring it out!
This is how she did it:
- First, line eyes with copper end of Double Dazzle.
- Apply 24 Karat Rose Gold to entire lid by patting it on with the Deluxe Shader Brush.
- Use Oyster PurePressed Eyeshadow to highlight the brow bone.
- Finish with Black Ice Longest Lash Mascara.
One thing to keep in mind: I'm a beauty fanatic, but I'm not a photographer, so my apologies for the sub-par quality of the photos. Also, these pictures were taken at 5pm. It's the end of the day and with no touch ups (we wouldn't let her), Carleen is still looking way, way Bella.
Coming soon: An evening version of this seductive look for a special occasion look that will "Eclipse" everyone else's!
Posted by Angelica Chayes on Fri, Oct 23, 2009 @ 12:32 PM
One of my favorite makeup looks this fall is the balanced face. Equal definition on lips and eyes looks sophisticated, sexy and polished.
Trend #2: Balanced Definition
Goes well with: Elegant day wear (think Calvin Klein and Hugo Boss); or skinny jeans tucked into knee length boots.
Our take:
Here are some shade combinations to try:
- Silver Lining PurePressed Eye Shadow Triple with Black/Grey Pencil; In Touch Cream Blush in Connection; Terra Cotta Lip Definer with Iced Mocha PureGloss.
- Khaki KrazePurePressed Eye Shadow Triple with Black/Brown Pencil; In Touch Cream Blush in Chemistry; Sienna Lip Definer and Hazelnut PureGloss.
- Cloud Nine PurePressed Eye Shadow Triple with Black/Grey Pencil; In Touch Cream Blush in Charisma; Rose Lip Definer and Rasberry PureGloss.
Posted by Angelica Chayes on Wed, Oct 07, 2009 @ 08:26 AM
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Is it just me or are the fall trends amazing this year? Here is the first post in a series on having fun with them.
Trend #1: Hot Pink Lips!
Goes well with: Neon accents on clothing or accessories.
Our take: Use warm golden/copper shades on the eyes. Try the gold end of Double Dazzle on the lid, and a bit of the copper end in the crease. Simply draw it on and blend with your finger. Keep it simple and soft: skip eye liner, and add just a bit of mascara. I am obsessed with Longest Lash Mascara in Black Ice. it is the perfect inky black, makes full feathery lashes, and I've really noticed that my lashes are longer since I starterd using it.
Add a sheer pop of color to the cheeks with In Touch Cream Blush in Clarity. Just stroke it onto the apples of your cheeks (smile) and blend gently with your fingers.
For really bright lips, start with Renee PureMoist LipColour and top with Pink Candy PureGloss. Or for a more sheer look, just use Pink Candy.
Posted by Angelica Chayes on Tue, Jun 09, 2009 @ 05:25 PM
OK, so summer is here and I know many of us are tempted to run outside and try to "get some color." Well, there is no such thing as a healthy tan, but here is a great tip to give your legs (arms, etc.) a gorgeous glow:
Take Brush-Me-Bronze and lightly cover the legs, arms or other area you want to bronze (don't be alarmed; it will blend out!). Mist about three sprays of D2O (or your favorite Hydration Spray) to the area and blend product out with the Blending Brush. This fabulous makeup tip comes from Tricia C, Makeup Artist extrordinaire and Director of Education.
Posted by Angelica Chayes on Tue, Jun 09, 2009 @ 04:30 PM
One of the fundamentals of applying makeup is putting that contour shade in the crease. Everyone just assumes we know how to do it! These tips make it fool-proof. 
To find your crease, close your eye and press on it gently. The crease is the indent that hugs the top half of your eyeball.
Apply your contour shade in the crease with your eye open. If you close your eye to apply your contour shadow, it will disappear into the crease when you open your eye.
Use a "windshield wiper" motion lifting your brush as little as possible. Follow the natural contour of the eye and blend up and out. You may wish to bring the color onto the outer corner of the eyelid a bit too, creating a sideways "V." Some wonderful makeup brushes to try include the Eye Shader Brush and Crease Brush for a softer look; or the Eye Contour Brush for more drama.
Sometimes I use a lighter shade in the crease, sometimes darker, sometimes shimmer, sometimes matte. Don't be afraid to experiment!
Posted by Angelica Chayes on Tue, Jun 09, 2009 @ 02:51 PM
Hello makeup lovers!
One of the best things about working at jane iredale is... well, THE MAKEUP! We have access to so much beautiful makeup here, and to some of the best makeup artists in the world. As you can imagine, since we spend so much time playing with makeup, we come up with some interesting and unusual ways to use it. If you love makeup as much as we do, you can never get enough makeup tips! So we thought it would be fun to share tips and tricks gathered from jane iredale employees, makeup artists, educators, and even Jane Iredale herself. I hope you try them, enjoy them and share your results and your own jane iredale makeup tips with us!
Cheers,
Angelica