Wedding Day Makeup Advice; Carissa Featured in Brides Magazine

Good Day Colorado Appearance

My thanks to all over at Fox’s Good Day Colorado. Everyone was really nice especially Crystal Egger who makes it look so easy. We chatted about the latest in wedding makeup and paraben free beauty.

If you live here in Colorado, check out their Makeover Monday segment every Monday airing between 9-10am where local beauty gurus provide the latest tips in … Read More…

Cover FX Skinprep Primer

Mixed in with this super sheer silicone-based primer are skin hydrators so it can replace the need for a morning moisturizer, or add additional hydration to thirsty skin. It’s a primer with a feel unlike most; not greasy or heavy, with a slight slip to give foundation something to hang on to leaving skin hydrated and balanced. It’s a fantastic pr… Read More…

adesign Eye 5 Brush

Adesign has created the ultimate in precision, goof-proof eye lining. Their Eye 5 brush is angled for easy application, but the surface area is wide- much wider than any eye liner brush I’ve seen so you can get the job done in fewer swipes. Fewer swipes means fewer mistakes.

Use with gel, liquid, or powder shadows. This one is worth it!

adesign Eye 5

The Return of Eye Shadow at Derek Lam by NARS

Remember when I said eyeshadow was back in a big way? Here’s further proof taken backstage at the Derek Lam show at Fashion Week New York. NARS provided a step by step recipe should you choose to re-create the color-rich look.

What do you think of fall’s latest shadowy trend?

Face:

· Blend NARS Sheer Glow Foundation with a foundation brush into sk… Read More…

Nicki Minaj, OPI, and Contouring

Now you know I love some contour which I rock it out on my clients for a more defined look, but this recent pic of Nicki Minaj is a pretty extreme example of contour gone wrong. It’s not just the white stripe down her nose, it’s the overall mis-match of foundation all over her face that do not blend or do what (I think) her artist intended.

If you’re wondering about the basics of wedding day makeup, something I’ve been doing for over a decade now, check out the issue of Bride’s magazine that’s out now. They chose me and a few other Makeup Artists from around the country to give brides our best beauty advice on how to create a timeless look that you won’t regret later.

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Stumble It!

Good Day Colorado Appearance

Cover FX Skinprep Primer

adesign Eye 5 Brush

The Return of Eye Shadow at Derek Lam by NARS

Nicki Minaj, OPI, and Contouring

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