Get the Look: Rita Ora's Met Gala Metallic Goddess

The Look: Metallic goddess

The Inspiration:   Celebrity makeup artist Kathy Jeung drew inspiration from Rita's silver, feathered, custom Vera Wang gown, adding a metallic pop at the inner corners of the eyes and a warm, bronze to help shape them. Kathy complimented the singer’s show-stopping eyes with glowing, sculpted skin and a slightly iridescent lip.

How to Get the Look: 

SKIN

Kathy prepped Rita’s skin with the Rimmel London Fix & Perfect Pro Primer, smoothing it onto her face to minimize pores and create a flawless canvas for foundation. She then blended Rimmel London Match Perfection Concealer Concealer in Light underneath the eyes to erase any signs of dark circles. Next, Kathy applied Rimmel London Match Perfection Foundation in Golden Honey with a foundation brush and a damp makeup sponge. To contour Rita’s cheeks, Kathy applied Rimmel London Natural Bronzer in Sun Dance to the hollow beneath the cheekbone and blended upwards and then applied the blush from Rimmel London Sculpting & Highlighting Kit by Kate Moss in Golden Sands to the apples of the cheeks.

LIPS 

Kathy lined Rita’s lips with Rimmel London Exaggerate Automatic Lip Liner in Innocent and then applied Rimmel London Oh My Gloss! in Non Stop Glamour – a pale, shiny pink – for a slightly iridescent finish.

EYES & BROWS

Kathy filled in Rita’s brows with Rimmel London Brow This Way Sculpting Kit in Mid Brown and finished with Rimmel London Brow This Way Styling Gel in Medium Brown to keep them in place throughout the night.

Using the Rimmel London Magnif’eyes Double Ended Shadow & Liner in Queens of a Bronzed Age, Kathy blended the bronze shadow into the crease and lower lash line. She then applied Rimmel London ScandalEyes Waterproof Eyeshadow Stick in Witness White to the inside corners of Rita’s eyes, blending the pencil out with Rimmel London ScandalEyes Waterproof Eyeshadow Stick in Guilty Grey. As a final touch, Kathy applied Rimmel London SuperCurler 24H Mascara in Black to lengthen and curl Rita’s lashes.

Create the Look: Zoe Saldana's Makeup by Vera Steimberg for Charlotte Tilbury Beauty

1.       To prep Zoe’s skin and ensure a flawless, poreless canvas, Steimberg applied Charlotte’s Magic Cream generously to the entire face, massaging it into plump skin and create a luminous glow. Then, she followed with Magic Eye Rescue to smooth the delicate eye area.

2.       Next, she applied Charlotte Tilbury Wonderglow on the cheekbones, bridge of the nose and brow bone to create a “spotlight” effect. For a naturally beautiful complexion, apply Light Wonder Foundation in Shade 10.

3.       To create a red carpet contour and gorgeous highlight, she used every makeup artist's best friend, Charlotte Tilbury Filmstar Bronze & Glow in Light-Medium. 

4.       For the eyes, Steimberg applied a wash of color on the eyelids with creme eyeshadow Eyes to Mesmerise in Mona Lisa and Jean, and then used the same combination to line the lower lashes for a futuristic mesmeric shimmer. Next, she lined the lash line with the Colour Chameleon Eyeshadow Pencil in Bronzed Garnet, scribbling all the way up the lid, and blending the two jewel tones together for a more defined shadow. To enhance Zoe’s eyes and give her a wide-eyed, fresh look, she lined the lower lashes with Colour Chameleon Eyeshadow Pencil in Bronzed Garnet and used The Feline Flick to dot between the upper lashes, creating a fuller, false-lash effect. She finished with lashings and lashings of Charlotte Tilbury Full Fat Lashes.

5.       To complete the look, Steimberg opted for a nudey, soft pink lip by applying Charlotte Tilbury Lip Cheat Lip Liner in Pillowtalk followed by Charlotte Tilbury K.I.S.S.I.N.G. Lipstick in Hepburn Honey.

6.       Once dressed, Steimberg created the illusion of elongated, gilded-looking limbs with Supermodel Body, a slimmer shimmer that acts as shapewear lingerie for the body and catches the light for a glowing, moisturized finish. 

Estée Lauder and Victoria Beckham Launch Makeup Collection for Fall 2016

Victoria Beckham has been wowing us with her personal style and clothing line for years now. So many of us in the beauty industry were ecstatic to hear about her upcoming collaboration with cosmetic powerhouse Estée Lauder. Come September of this year, we will be able to carry a little bit of Victoria in our cosmetic bags, with the products being available for purchase both at esteelauder.com and victoriabeckham.com. 

“I am thrilled to be launching this limited edition makeup collection with Estée Lauder,” said Victoria Beckham. “The whole process has been both inspiring and eye opening - from going back and revisiting the Estée Lauder archives to working on the product with the Estée team, this feels like the perfect makeup partnership for me and my brand. I had long admired Estée Lauder the woman, and the powerful brand that she created, so I am excited to offer both of our customers this makeup range and play a small part in her vision for women.”

One can only imagine how posh this limited edition collection is going to be. 

Get The Look: The Rimmel Holiday Look

The holiday season is upon us, which means office parties and New Year's Eve shindigs. Deciding what to wear is a chore in itself, never mind how you are going to do your makeup. Luckily, Rimmel London has us covered with their "Holiday Star" look, demonstrated above on  Rimmel London Spokeswoman Georgia May Jagger. Use the products below to create the look. 

Lasting Finish 25 Hour Foundation with Comfort Serum, $7.99

ScandalEyes Eye Shadow Sticks $4.99

ScandalEyes XX-Treme Volume and Length Mascara, $6.99

Rimmel London Professional Eyebrow Pencil, $4.59

Rimmel London's Natural Bronzer, $5.99

 Rimmel London Moisture Renew Lipstick, $7.49

Pretty Reads

I love reading, as you know. Recently, I have been lucky enough to come across some great books that focus on beauty and being your best, inside and out. Below are a few of my new favorites that I have christened by my "Pretty Reads". I guarantee that these picks will help you to look and feel fab!

Simply Glamorous: Makeup Transformations to Make You Look & Feel Fabulous by Gary Cockerill is a makeup Bible. This is a strong statement, I know, but this 224 page book of breathtaking images is stuffed to the rim with makeup tips and rules for women. I was excited to finally find answers to how to create a nude lip and how to contour. I was also happy to see that the book includes women of all races, something that is not always included in beauty how-to books. It is a cosmetic must-have!

Braids are definitely in, but sadly, I do not know how to braid hair. I have truly been trying to learn since I was in grade school, lol. Stunning Braids: Gorgeous Hairstyles for Any Occasion from Work to Weddings by Monae Everett gives readers step-by-step instructions on how to braid their hair into the latest casual and classic styles. The book covers braiding for all hair textures and even outlines the tools (such as combs and hair products) needed to create the best braids. I will alert you when I master getting my hair into a Fancy Fauxhawk. 

When I hear the word cleanse, I frown. Nothing sounds worst to me than surviving, even for a short period of time, on just liquid veggie goo. However, in the book Daily Greens 4-Day Cleanse by Shauna R. Martin, creator of Daily Greens Beverages, she outlines recipes for the cleanse that don't just include juices, but also yummy soups and dishes. She also tells readers why cleansing is important and what to eat before and after you cleanse. Never has getting healthy looked so good!  

Get the Look: Makeup from the Lie Sangbong Show

INSPIRATION -  “Flawless healthy, dewy/glowy skin – a wash of a soft illuminating pigment on the eyelid, a clean, thin black eyeliner, a deep, warm contour in the crease of the eye, and an illuminating flush of color on the cheeks, with a healthy berry stained lip.” – Mahasin Phillips, Key Artist

INGLOT Products Used

• ·         Mattifying Under Makeup Base
• ·         Eye Shadow Keeper
• ·         New Stick Foundation – Launched at NYFW S/S16
• ·         Cream Foundation
• ·         Translucent Loose Powder #216
• ·         Eyebrow Pencil #’s 506/503
• ·         AMC Eye Shadow Pigment #23
• ·         AMC Eyeliner Gel #92
• ·         Long For Mascara
• ·         Freedom System Lipsticks #’s 06/07/25/05/73/23/67/43/44/62/13/04
• ·         Sleek Lip Gloss #’s 37/29A
• ·         AMC Lip Gloss #’s 542/546

Get the Look: Makeup from the Cristina Ruales Show

INSPIRATION - Futuristic & Modern Look: “Flawless porcelain skin. A striking, metallic silver pigment blended onto the entire eyelid and lower lash line - for a soft yet brilliant eye. A healthy nude lip with a hint of gloss in the center.” – Mahasin Phillips, Key Artist

INGLOT Products Used:

• ·         Mattifying Under Makeup Base
• ·         Eye Shadow Keeper
• ·         New Stick Foundation – Launched at NYFW S/S16
• ·         Cream Foundation
• ·         Translucent Loose Powder #216
• ·         Eyebrow Pencil #’s 506/503
• ·         AMC Eye Shadow Pigment #23
• ·         AMC Eyeliner Gel #92
• ·         Long For Mascara
• ·         Freedom System Lipsticks #’s 06/07/25/05/73/23/67/43/44/62/13/04
• ·         Sleek Lip Gloss #’s 37/29A
• ·         AMC Lip Gloss #’s 542/546

Your Favorite Makeup Bag Goes Mini

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Nicole Richie Collabs with Birchbox

Birchbox, a leading beauty and grooming retailer, has partnered with vH1 and Nicole Richie, Creative Director of House of Harlow 1960 and star of Candidly Nicole, to celebrate the show’s second season, which premiered July 29. The Bohemian-chic fashion designer, author, actress and television personality has added “Birchbox’s August guest editor” to her multi-hyphenate bio, creating an exclusive box filled with beauty samples that reflect the show’s theme, a “fresh take on funny.” 

The Nicole-Inspired Birchbox includes:

● Dr. Brandt Microdermabrasion

● LAQA Cheeky Lip Tints in Humble Brag

● OPI Venice Collection (one of four possible shades)

● Rene Furterer Lissea Leave-In Smoothing Fluid

● St. Tropez Gradual Tan In Shower Lotion



Birchbox subscribers can now select to receive this limited-edition assortment as their August box. New subscribers can sign up by August 25th to receive this Candidly Nicole collection as ($10/month or $110/year). This box is also available for purchase as a standalone item on Birchbox.com for $15.

Inglot Has Me Falling In Love!

Inglot's FALL IN LOVE COLLECTION is a collection of "iridescent metallic shades"  that are perfect for the winter. 

The collection includes 5 metallic AMC Eyeliner Gels, 5 nail enamels, and 5 shimmering Freedom System Eye Shadows. 

Visit InglotUSA.com for more info. 

INGLOT x THE LION KING= The Savanah Sunset Collection

Everybody look left, everybody look right: INGLOT is standing in the spotlight, announcing it's partnership with renowned Broadway Tony Award-winning production THE LION KING. Inspired by the plains of Africa and the rich color palette of the musical, INGLOT has created the Savannah Sunset Collection comprised of a spectrum of neutral colors inspired by the musical.

Click here for more information.

 

Breakups to Makeup Creates Accessories and Clothing for Cosmetics Lovers

Many makeup lovers understand what Breakups and Makeup creator and MUA Angelique Velez means when she says that makeup has helped her through some rough times. Something about putting on a fresh coat of lipstick makes it possible to face the world with a stiff upper lip and a perfect pout. Her collection of accessories with makeup based sassy sayings is quickly making a fan base out of makeup lovers far and wide. Check them out here.