THE PERFECT MATTE RED LIP

Kathryn Elyse Fashion Illustrations

Matte red lips is a very classic retro way to change up your look and If you are a makeup artist you will LOVE this technique tip!  All you need is a tissue, a medium sized blush brush and matte loose powder.

TECHNIQUE:

If you really want to get your lips perfectly matte, spread this tissue over the lips then powder it down very lightly!

Now that's staying power!

BEHIND THE SCENES GLAM

How fantastic is the photo manipulation on Instagram? Even the most boring pictures are turned into fun behind the scene photos! I'm obsessed! I've always enjoyed taking pictures and capturing moments for personal use so its fun for me add images like this to my blog, and share them with you all.

Tiffany and Emina are two of the most inspiring women I know and I am thrilled to have had collaborated with them. Almost half of these pictures are from Tiffany's and Emina Instagram feed.  Check them out :)

Now you can follow these lovely ladies too!

Tiffany Wayne Photography Instagram: @tiffanywayne

Emina Gripsocial: @lepamimi

Fabulous Final Look! What do you think?

This shoot was packed with some really cool new beauty products I have been wanting to use for a while now! Check out the fun illustration below I whipped up for you guys. Let me know if you have any questions in the comment section below.

Suggested Final Look Tools:  1) Nars Carthage Pure Matte Lipstick 2) Smashbox High Definition Concealer 3) Bare Minerals Illuminating Finishing Glow 4) Benefit Watt's Up Soft Focus Highlighter for face (AMAZING STUFF!)  5) DUO eyelash glue in clear 6) Nars Hot Pink Lip Liner 7) Ben Nye in Dark Brown  8) Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion 9) FAUX Eyelashes 10) ZUZU Luxe Oil-Free Liquid Foundation mixed with Watt's Up 11) Bare Minerals READY Bronzer:  The Deep End 12) Back up Matte Pink by Revlon in Stormy Pink 13) Beauty Blenders 

I will post the final images from Tiffany Wayne Photography in a few days!  What do you think of the final makeup look?  I am loving the dramatic brows & highlighted cheeks! 

VIBRANT MAKEUP & VA VA VOOM HAIR!

Fun, bright, vibrant, and even a little Katy Perry are just some of the ways I would describe the vibe at this shoot.

 behind the scenes with beautiful model Heather Riley!

final images:

 I am honored to be apart of this lovely collaboration!  Jeff, Nakia, Heather and Myself all got together in Saratoga Spring, New York for a fun fashion shoot including fun hair, fun makeup with a beautiful model!

Heathers hair is naturally black but decided to change it up strictly for this shoot and I think the depth of rich color makes it irresistible! Two words come to mind when I see this kind of hair... backcombing and volume. I am firmly convinced that bigger is better for fun shoots like this!

  Her makeup look was achieved using bright pastels.  For the eyes, I used a vibrant pastel green right on the center of the lids, and used a darker green toward the crease.  I lined the top lash with a black gel liner, and then added some FAUX lashes to the entire lid to get a full dramatic wispy look.

To see more of this inspirational shoot, please click here

Photography: Jeff Foley Photography
Hair: Essence of Hair (Hair Stylist: Nakia Crouse)
Makeup:  Erin Marzilli
Model: Heather Riley
Location: Saratoga Spring, NY

I am in love with the final look! What do you think?

THE PERFECT SUMMER CONTOUR COCKTAIL

 Helllllloo loves! I have been on a blogging hiatus lately and I am so so sorry! 

The great thing is that I am extremely inspired and fueled about everything to come this wedding season!  I have been up to my neck in inquiries and consultations as well as filling my time with new  fashion shoots, meeting new vendors in the industry, discovering new products & pretty much everything new, I am loving life!

Okay now for some information on how to get the perfect summer contour cocktail!  This is an industry technique that will truly TRANSFORM your makeup or your clients year around.  It is a perfect technique to learn before summer if you want to get that red carpet glow all day long!!!  I thought that this simple illustration would be an effective visual for you guys on how contouring & highlighting techniques can really make your makeup POP! 

Suggested Tools: 1) Bronzing powder 2) Cream highlighter 3) Highlighting powder (pick your favorite!)

Always remember:  Wherever you want to sink something you put a contour.  Wherever you want to stand out you put a highlighter :)

Still confused? Have you ever heard of the sisters over at pixiwoo?  These ladies are youtube makeup gurus and are extremely informative when it comes all things makeup!!  You must check out the video below for a more in depth tutorial of how to make your regular makeup routine go from a good application to a PROFESSIONAL makeup application!!!

Again, Rule of Thumb:  Wherever you want to sink something you put a contour.  Wherever you want to stand out you put a highlighter :)

 Let me know how you all make out!  

Illustration:  MSNBC

Video: pixiwoo

FUN AND FASHION BOHO TREND

 

 Ombre hair is the trend that won't quit.  I am loving this color bug trend and believe that you don't necessarily have to go as dramatic as the photos above.  You can always opt to go more simple blond ombre and just add the color bug to the parts you want.  The color bug makes me really wish I had blond hair so I could go crazy with all the color.  I personally would not color bug my hair everyday but I sure think it is a fun way to change up your look from time to time.  I am lovvvvving it!! 

Do you LOVE or HATE the ombre trend?

Color Bug: Kevin Murphy Color Bug

ONE OF A KIND HAIR PEICES

Check out these one of a kind couture hair accessories by Ban.Do.  I am in love!

Which one is your favorite?