All products Smashbox unless otherwise specified.
Face
Marcelle BB Cream in Light to Medium
Blush in Passion
Prism Soft Lights
Eyes
Spruce (lid)
Aubergine (outer corner)
Anchor (lower lash line)
Opal (tear duct)
Cream Liner in Picasso
Brow Tech To Go in Brunette
Annabelle Le Big Show Mascara
Lips
Lipgloss in Pomegranate
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FACE
Annabelle BB Cream in Light to Medium
Eva Garden Precious Minerals Bronzing Powder in 904
EYES
Tigi eyeshadow in Black (from High Intensity Palette)
Chanel Illusion D’Ombre Long Wear Luminous Eyeshadow in 84 Epitant
L’Oreal Voluminous Million Lashes Mascara in Blackest Black
LIPS
MAC Dazzleglass in Get Rich Quick
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Annabelle BB Cream in Light-Medium
Urban Decay Powder in De-Slick
Annabelle BB Skin Retouch Crayon (highlight only)
Eva Garden Precious Minerals Bronzer
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Marcelle Eyeshadow Quad in Jungle Fever
ivory: tear duct
camel: inner third of lid
light green: outer corner of lid
dark green: outer corner of lid + lower lashline
Annabelle Le Big Show Mascara
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MAC lipglass in Cocktail
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As you saw in my last blog post, there was a Davines Woman competition/photoshoot that some of my colleagues submitted to in June. Yesterday was the big show for the Canadian top ten finalists and I was hard at work backstage lending my makeup prowess for the pre-show extravaganza. Working with the creative genius’ Melanie Bourne and Paul Taylor, their vision was edgy, sexy and oozing glamour. Avant-garde hair mixed with an old Hollywood femininity synergized with Dior and McQueen style makeup and the AMAZING styling talents of Rebecca Mezger. The models were just stunning and the team pulled together a fantastic, high-energy show that was a definite crowd-pleaser.
Naturally I was snapping shots backstage in my usual paparazzi mode, so here are a few of my favourites.
Paul Taylor does his final touches on a models hair
Dior inspired makeup
The hair. The clothes. The makeup. *sigh*
Rebecca Mezger does some wardrobe adjustments backstage
Oh so couture…
A McQueen inspired makeup look
This cage skirt screamed Lady Gaga – love it!
Models in waiting
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Okay, I know it’s been what seems like an epic hiatus from blogging. Many apologies for my absence. The summer has brought on many blog posting obstacles such as an overwhelming amount of bridal work, teaching, general summer shenanigans and a phenomenal photoshoot for the Davines Woman competition.
It’s no secret how much I love and respect all my colleagues and am always finding inspiration in their craft. It’s always a pleasure to have the opportunity to collaborate with them on a photoshoot and construct makeup looks that synergize with the beautiful hair they create. I wanted to share with you some of my favourite “behind the scenes” photos that I snapped in between contributing my makeup expertise on set.
Mark E. in perfection mode.
Santo doing final touch ups on the lovely Katie.
Katie looking like a glowy goddess thanks to MAC Strobe Lotion.
Working my makeup magic on Sam.
Photographer Giuseppe Fuda guides Sam on striking a killer pose.
Katie getting cheeky.
Sam looking like a retro beauty.
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If you follow me on Facebook and/or Twitter, you may have known that I was pretty excited to be working backstage doing makeup for the allilON show. The hair team was oozing with inspiration and talent which brought a fun energy behind the scenes. I was so incredibly happy to have been a part of this show. The crew presented hair that was a perfect synergy of femininity, playful yet rich colour and the most meticulous attention to detail.
As for the makeup, the mission was to evoke a playful sexyness using candied colours. The models were so amazing to work on and so beautiful. Here are some of the photographs I took throughout the day. I hope you enjoy them as much as I do.
For more info on the genius that is AllilON, check out their website. If you are a fan of avant garde hair I guarantee you will be blown away by this UK-based creative team.
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Be sure to stay tuned for some of my future FOTD posts where I will feature some more of the new makeup that Marcelle has to offer.
Filed under BeneFit, blue looks, Eva Garden, FOTD, foundation, green looks, lips, MAC, Marcelle, Maybelline, spring, style, tips + tricks, trends
Filed under Eva Garden, FOTD, gold looks, green looks, lips, MAC, trends, Urban Decay
Filed under beautyADDICTS, BeneFit, FOTD, green looks, MAC, NYX, pink looks, Smashbox, tips + tricks, trends
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