Smashbox Reign Collection, Wedding Shoot

So here is the 2nd video from the wedding makeup series. As always, the makeup is not wedding specific - you can use these looks anytime you want to look fab!

This was part of a big fashion shoot, and the look was huge. The dress had a grecian feel to it, so that was the inspiration for the hair and makeup.

All products used were from the Smashbox Reign Collection, which I love love love!
I will also be posting a photo tutorial as soon as the pics are back.

There was a ton of info to try to get across in a very short time, so sit back, take a load off, and enjoy!





Hope you love it!

xo

C

A Love As True As The Sea Is Blue....

So I got an email today that was signed: "spooky, funky, wild and as true as the sea is blue..."

Now that kind of love sounds pretty fierce and fab, so I closed my eyes and tried to imagine what it would look like.

And guess what???


Hellooooo Sugar!!!


A love as true as the sea is blue looks exactly like a Jimmy Choo peep toe slingback! Who knew? (well, I kinda, sorta did!)

No one makes a slingback like Jimmy.


And if we're getting holiday season festive, how purrfect are these? The color will go with everything you can possibly come up with.

I don't much enjoy standing for long periods of time in Jimmy's, but if you want a dress to hang unbelievably beautifully on your frame, no matter what your size or shape, I sincerely believe that the angle Jimmy arches your back and squares your shoulders at in his slingbacks is almost equal to a divine intervention.
But, I guess, not quite...

Jimmy I love you!
(I wonder if he heard me???)

It's love and shoes ladies!

xo

C

Twirling Too!

One of my favorite fashion emporiums, Twirl Boutique is opening its second store, this time in Chandler Arizona.
I've blogged about Twirl before, and no doubt will some more.






Twirl is a boutique bridal party store that offers apparel that’s chic, modern, trendy and a whole lot of fun. They believe that a bride, and all those who stand by her, should look and feel stunning on the special day. Elegant bridesmaids’ dresses should complement the bride’s gown and add to the overall unique wedding décor. At Twirl you will find exclusive lines of dresses, handbags, wraps and jewelry for every member of the bridal party and the Twirl store in Chandler will now be offering apparel for the groom and his men as well. Their goal is to highlight the best features of each member of the bridal party and add a personal touch to every outfit.

What most people don't know, is that Twirl has beautiful, high fashion, beyond fabulous dresses that are purrfect for those of us who are not in a wedding, but have somewhere special to go, be it red carpet or special event. Loooove it!


To celebrate their new boutique opening, they are having a party, “Twirl Times Two.”
Date: October 14, 2009
Time: 5:00-8:00 p.m.
Location: Chandler location in the Watermark Shopping center on Gilbert Road South of Germann

There's going to be a fashion show too. Guess who's doing the makeup? (me!)
The incredible Will Zecco is doing the hair, so you just know this soiree is going to be both fun and fabulous!

If you're going to be in the hood, don't miss this one!

A Little Red Carpet Looove!

Julie Hewett Cosmetics sent me this to have a look at. I'd love to be able to say I did it, but this time I didn't.

This picture was taken on the red carpet in Madrid at the premier of Rachel's movie "Agora"
The look the artist used on Rachel Weisz is both completely gorgeous, and completely do-able. (I was going to link her IMDB page, but figured all that text was a bit boring, so we might as well enjoy more pictures of the lovely RW instead...)

She had on a sassy little red dress that night, which got me thinking about those Christmas parties where a red dress is super fun to wear. You can totally do this makeup yourself, and then go rock that mistletoe!

Check it out:


So here are the products that the artist used:

- Rachel's Makeup Artist used Hue Color Rue Burgundy to achieve this easy-on-the-eyes smoky brown look. Use your fingertips to smudge all over your eyelid - wear alone or lightly layer an amethyst colored powder shadow on top.

- A special Make-up Artist trick - draw in between your upper lashes with Soot Eye Pencil to really smoke it out. This helps to avoid that pesky "white space" between your mascara and eyeliner. Build voluminous lashes by using several layers of Rose Scented Mascara - starting at the root of the lash and "wiggling" your way up to the tip.



- Apply a light layer of Lulu Bijou Lipstick onto your pout. Lulu gives that perfect punch of sheer cool red that isn't too pink or too brown, and layered on top of Organic Camellia Ruby your smile is sure to dazzle everyone!

- Just a hint of a petal pink flush will complement this intense look - use Bud of Rose on just the apples of your cheeks, or if you like a dewier look, Jami Cheekie will give you a glowing pink flush.

Now there is also an online discount happening at Julie Hewett until October 31st.
Go to www.JulieHewett.net to do your shopping, and at the checkout enter the code Autumn15
You'll get 15% discount off your total order!
Love that!!!

P.S I cut and pasted most of this - didn't figure it out for you myself, but used their details instead!

xo

C

Friday Night Lite!

Well here we go again! Its Friday, and I just got back in from a shoot. Once again I have a crazy early call time tomorrow morning, so I wont be going out tonight.
But I got to thinking, if I was going out, what would I like to drink?

Looking to sports for inspiration, the racers are in Richmond (not feeling it), Fontana (sorry, but definitely not feeling it! but I am hoping to watch some of it), football of course, is all over the place. But Monday Night Football is Jets v Dolphins. There's a little something to inspire a girl!

Jets aren't thrilling me yet. And the Dolphins? I adored Dan Marino after Ace Ventura! (laces out Dan!) - so Dolphins it is.

Next up find a drink that is somewhat Miami-esque. Something with a little cuban flair maybe...

How about the El Presidente? Sounds cuban to me!



I have no idea who that girl is, but she mixes a great drink!

I also found this one, which is actually from Acapulco, but it looks kinda fab too!




Not to be confused with the daiquiri variant of the same name (created by an American bartender in Havana to honor Gerardo Machado, the fifth president of Cuba), this cocktail came from El Presidente Hotel, in Acapulco. If it seems outlandish, consider that the hotel bar was decorated with art by Salvador Dalí. The ingredients should be combined in a cocktail shaker three-quarters full of ice, shaken, and strained into a highball glass.

For each drink, combine 2 ounces each of dry gin and orange juice, 1 ounce each of apricot brandy, pineapple juice, and grapefruit juice, and a few drops of grenadine. Pour the drink over ice cubes in a 10-ounce glass, and garnish with an orange slice and a cherry.

Either way, fun drinks, and a fun weekend ahead!

Bottoms up lovies!

xo

C

Chanel - Of Course!

So one of my friends on Twitter was chatting to me the other day about her Chanel sunglasses.
I live for a great pair of sunglasses, and hadn't ventured out in to sunglass-land since my Marc Jacobs venture this past summer. So, in the name of research, and having some time up my sleeve, I took it upon myself to go get the scoop on what the master designer had in mind for us with the ultimate facial accessory.

The perfection of a great pair of sunglasses lies in matching the frame style to the shape of your face. As much as I would love to cruise the hood in a slick pair of avaitors I never will. Because amongst other things, I'd look like an idiot.

I could never buy a pair of glasses online unless I'd already taken them for a test drive in the store to make sure they were right for my face shape. (And if I loved them enough to own them, at that point there would be no turning back, so the internet and I will never get together over sunglasses).

Anyway, out of all the glasses I looked at Chanel's 5167 completely and utterly did it for me. In every which way!
The shape is gorgeous, and really flattering. I was all about the black fade to soft grey color below.



Although the cappucino was somewhat spectacular as well....


Wasn't feeling it with the orange/red, but this shows you how cool the frame is.





Living in a place that has an enormous amount of sun means having to take extra care of the skin around your eyes, otherwise you'll look like a tired old duck way before your time. That being considered, I always choose frame that completely covers the entire eye area, and have nice wide arms to cover the outer corner of the eye. No need to put crows feet on the fast track. Best keep the entire area hidden (behind a double C...)




Fab - U - Lous!!!




And as for the aviators? Even if they did suit my face, I wouldn't subject my eye area to that much sun exposure, even on a cloudy day.

Show your eyes some love ladies!

xo

C

Sing It Girlfriend!!!

Those of you who are with me on Twitter and on Facebook will already know that last week there was a small unplugged style (except they were all plugged - but you catch my drift!) private concert at Studio 5 on Tuesday.

It was a showcase-style event for some lable folk, producers and writers, entertainment lawyers, P.R peeps etc who are involved with upcoming Lea Cappelli projects as well as some other movers and shakers who blew in to town to see her perform. The place was packed.






In other words, all kinds of crazy cool fun! And a celeb spotting fest. Love it!

I work with Lea frequently, and have come to know her as this sweet, unassuming yet wildly talented girl. I adore working with her and kicking around with her.



The funny thing is, she is so mellow and lovely that you forget that she has this unbelievable presence when she hits the stage. I've been around music and musicians forever. Some have the magic, most don't.
Lea has it in spades.

Just watching her walk across the stage takes your breath away. I watch the audience and see them mesmerized, hanging onto every note she sings. Even the die-hard music folk who've seen it all before are incredulous. Its a pretty cool thing to see. No one is scratching their head, no one whispering or looking away (well, I was updating twitter, but I don't count!) everyone just spellbound.

Another cool thing is the caliber of Lea's band. These are really super talented, big time musicians, not normally available to a new, young artist, but who see what she's got and want to be a part of it.
And oh do they put on a killer show!!!

As usual I'm not allowed to say too much, but I did get a couple of pics for you.





Backstage after the show with NFL great Nick Lowery and country music legend Jessie Colter





This guy is so much fun! Johnny Rock Page and Lea backstage

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xo

C