2010 September

Flawless Faces For All Races: Episode 3

September 27, 2010 By Victoria 2 Comments

This week’s episode of Flawless Faces for All Races features Alex, who is African American and in her 50s. Alex is experiencing signs of aging in her skin, fine lines, dark circles, and her eyebrows lack definition. Check out the makeup products I use from Cover FX, Cargo Cosmetics with tools by Sigma Beauty to seamlessly disguise her problem areas.

Filmed and Edited by Portlight Productions.

Quick Shopping List

Face

Briteprep FX from Cover FX
Clearprep FX from Cover FX
Camouflage Concealer in Deep from Cover FX
The Big Cover Up Kit B from Cover FX

Duo Fibre Brush F15 from Sigma Beauty
Concealer Brush F70 from Sigma Beauty
Foundation Brush F60 from Sigma Beauty
Buffer Brush F45 from Sigma Beauty

Eyes

Essential Palette in Dark Neutral from Cargo
Black High Pigment Pencil from Cargo
Better Than Waterproof Mascara from Cargo

Angle Brush E65 from Sigma Beauty
Medium Angled Shading Brush E70 from Sigma Beauty
Small Tapered Blending Brush E45 from Sigma Beauty

Cheeks

Mendocino Blush from Cargo

Powder Brush F10 from Sigma Beauty

Lips

Medium/Dark Reverse Lip Liner from Cargo
Classic Lip Gloss in Dusseldorf from Cargo

Lip Brush L05 from Sigma Beauty

Did you miss Episodes 1 and 2? Check them out below!

Flawless Faces For All Races Episode 1

Flawless Faces For All Races Episode 2

Products featured in this post may have been received complimentary for review from a public relations professional. Please view our DISCLOSURE page for more information.
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About The Author

Victoria Stiles is a make-up artist from Washington, DC working in New York and worldwide for commercial print, editorial fashion, red carpet events and weddings. Victoria’s client roster includes celebrities Roberta Flack, Jordin Sparks, Real Housewives of New York’s Jill Zarin, and publications Glamour, O Magazine, Vogue, Surface, Virginia Living, and Washingtonian. Stiles’ expertise in make-up is frequently called upon by local and National publications. Recent articles in Washingtonian, Real Simple, Women’s Health, American Baby, and Northern Virginia Magazine showcases and quotes her knowledge in make-up and labels her as an industry leader.

In addition to artistry, Stiles is a presenter for The Powder Group-- an organization uniting makeup artists worldwide with relevant industry information and career guidance. She has presented seminars nationally at The Artist Summit and The Makeup Shows.

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Filed Under: Hot Now, Makeup, MakeupArtistTV, My Work Tagged With: apply, cargo, cover fx, faces, flawless, how-to, Makeup, makeup artist, races, sigma beauty, sigma makeup, victoria stiles

Beauty Around The Web: September 26, 2010

September 26, 2010 By Victoria 1 Comment

September is brimming with beauty! From fall flowers to fashion, it’s an exciting time of year. We’ve been focused this week on the season’s latest makeup, nail colors, and hair care, among a few other obsessions. Take our beauty tour to see our latest loves.

Sabrina demonstrated why the perfectly named Stellar Pink in Rouge Volupté Perle has become an overnight sensation. Visit The Beauty Look Book to find out why you need the star of YSL’s show.

Charlestongirl got her hands on four of the new Uptown Mauve Rouge d’Armani lipsticks from Giorgio Armani Beauty. Check out Best Things in Beauty to see why there should be a creamy, long-lasting lovely in your makeup bag.

Gaia discovered the wonders of Laura Mercier’s fab Eye Liner in Black Ebony and provided some great application assistance at The Non-Blonde.

Anne is an admitted nail polish “fiend.” She told us why Dazzle Dry is the Energizer Bunny of nail polishes at BeautyXposé.

Kelly modeled the Fall/Winter Collection of the Fusion of Color Natural Collection at Gouldylox Reviews. She showed us how to look like ourselves, only better.

Kari always has a Pantene product in her shower. She recently tried Professional Level Damage Repair Ampoule Treatment for Medium Thick Hair, and even though her hair isn’t particularly thick, she liked it! Find out why at Fab over Forty.

Ever wonder how those airbrush foundation products really work? Self-proclaimed klutz Lisa told us how she fell in love with the Luminess Air Brush Pro System at The Beauty Info Zone Blog. We’ll be watching to see how long it takes her to repossess it from Marcia.

Did you watch Episode 1 of Flawless Faces for All Races last week? Vicki posted Episode 2 this week at Makeup Artist Backstage . All of us can learn tips and techniques by watching pro artist Vicki make women gorgeous!

Burberry Beauty’s Rosewood Eyeshadow has become a blogger darling. Find out why from Elvira at Pink Sith.

Product Girl Carla celebrated her five-year blogging anniversary this week. Congratulations, Carla! Ever wondered what a beauty addict’s home looks like? Head over to see her true confessions.

We hope you have a great weekend. Do something nice for yourself!

Filed Under: Makeup, Skin Tagged With: beauty, health, Makeup, makeup artist, Skin, victoria stiles

Flawless Faces For All Races: Episode 2

September 20, 2010 By Victoria 5 Comments

I am pleased to share with you Episode 2 of Flawless Faces for All Races. My model in this video, Rosanne, is a mother of two in her forties. A busy life can wear on skin and, as we mature, can give us little fine lines, dark circles, and sometimes, hyper-pigmentation– especially if you are a sun worshiper! Check out my product recommendations to resolve these issues along with my personal techniques for a flawless finish! For product information and where to buy, I’ve included a handy shopping list below! Enjoy the episode filmed and edited by Portlight Productions and sponsored by Cargo Cosmetics, Cover FX, and Sigma Beauty! Please feel free to leave comments and I will be sure to answer your questions as soon as possible!

Stay tuned for more information on a fabulous giveaway including product from our sponsors, Cargo Cosmetics, Cover FX, and Sigma Beauty!

Looking for Episode 1 of Flawless Faces For All Races? CLICK HERE

Quick Shopping List

Skin Prep and Face
Skin Prep FX
The Big Cover-Up Kit E
Conceal FX Light
Sigma Large Concealer Brush F65
Sigma Beauty Foundation Brush F60
Sigma Beauty Concealer Brush F70

Brows

Warm Neutral Palette from Cargo
Sigma Beauty Small Angle Brush E65

Eye Preparation

EyeBase

Eye Shadow, Liner, Mascara

Cargo Color Eye Shadow Palette
Sigma Beauty Eye Shading Brush E55
Sigma Beauty Small Tapered Blending Brush E45

Cargo Cosmetics High Pigment Pencil in Black

Cargo Cosmetics TexasLash Mascara

Bronzer and Blush
Cargo Cosmetics Light Bronzer
Cargo Cosmetics Sunset Beach Highlighter
Cargo Cosmetics Matte Blush Tenerife

Sigma Beauty Large Angle Contour Brush F40
Sigma Beauty Large Fluff Brush E50

Lips
Cargo Cosmetics Reverse Lip Liner Light
Cargo Cosmetics Classic Lipgloss with Timestrip Technology in Luxor
Sigma Beauty Lip Brush L05

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Beauty Around The Web: September 19, 2010

September 19, 2010 By Victoria 1 Comment

These crisp mornings and warm days, so typical of September, put us in the mood for change. What better way to freshen your routine than to treat yourself to some new beauty products? As always, we have a few suggestions for you.

Most of us credit Gaia for starting the Le Metiér de Beauté addiction that has inflicted all of us, but we digress. This week, she showed us how to make our makeup do double duty with Le Metiér de Beauté’s Magic Lustre Cream. Visit The Non-Blonde to find out how to transform your powder-based products into creamy glosses for eyes, cheeks, and lips!

Then head over to Beauty Info Zone Blog to find out why Marcia is adorning her nails with the four stunning nail polishes from Le Metiér de Beauté’s Le Cirque Collection.

One more treat for Le Metiér junkies – you need to read Amy’s feature on the Persephone Eye Kit at Café Makeup. You may not be able to find it, but you should see how pretty it is. Every Kaleidoscope is a wonder.

Sabrina, the gal with the perfect lips for modeling lipsticks, gave us a look at the coveted Chanel SoHo Story lip colors at The Beauty Look Book. All three formulas and shades are lust-worthy and worth the search.

Speaking of lip colors, did you know that Lancome created four new, limited-edition lipsticks in honor of the company’s 75th Anniversary? Kari showed us the sleek silver metal case, styled after the Eiffel Tower at Fab over Forty. By the way, if you haven’t read Jill Jonnes’s Eiffel’s Tower, it’s a great read!

Kelly is one brave blogger. At Gouldylox Reviews, she showed us in living color why Laura Geller’s Banish-n-Brighten Concealing Luminizer has earned a permanent place on her vanity.

Our pro makeup artist Vicki rolled out the premiere edition of Flawless Faces for All Races at Makeup Artist Backstage. Learn her simple techniques for creating a flawless look by watching her 10-minute video.

There’s breaking news at Product Girl! Laurie showed us the newest shade of Urban Decay’s iconic Eyeshadow Primer Potion – Greed. We may get greedy beating a path to Sephora to get one. You can even purchase a Sephora-exclusive, limited-edition kit with all four shades of Primer Potion.

Charlestongirl introduced us to Dior’s very limited-edition Tailleur Bar Haute Couture Look set at Best Things in Beauty. Lavender and grey eye shadows with popping pink lips pay homage to Dior’s legendary bar suit. Charlestongirl wants you to know that Neiman Marcus at Mazza Gallerie has offered her readers (and you insiders) an incredible deal. Just go to this link to see how you could win a $500 shopping spree.

Ending our week’s roundup on an amusing note, Anne showed us that some women will do anything to spruce up their looks before wedding day! Check out BeautyXposé to get the scoop on the latest E! network show.

Have a great weekend and remember…new beauty products are a great pick-me-up!

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Backstage: Carmen Marc Valvo S/S 2011

September 13, 2010 By Shiri 2 Comments

Carmen Marc Valvo designs for the red carpet evokes a 1960′s glamor in his new spring collection. Valvo joined famed celebrity hair stylist Ted Gibson as well as Romero Jennings for MAC to design the beauty looks for the show. I chatted with them backstage for a sneak peak at award season, spring trends and more.

HAIR: Ted Gibson reinvents the chignon once again – his now signature textured chignons are his style staple and rule the runways. The chignon can be traced to Ancient Greece – but for this “Camelot-inspired’ collection, according to the designer, this chignon is perhaps more rooted in the association with French elegance. And this collection was absolutely elegant! I wanted to scream “Bravo” as each model walked down the runway.

There was a little whimsy in this texturized reinterpretation of the chignon and a bit of the ends were left unsecured – giving it a more modern feel.

Only two products were used to create the look backstage: Ted Gibson Beautiful Hold Hairspray and Ted Gibson Just Build It Blow Drying Agent. No need for Aqua Net to keep these buns in place!

MAKEUP: Romero Jennings for MAC shared with me what’s hot right now:
IN: Bold Eyes
OUT: Strong Lips

Play up eyes with a palette inspired from the sea in teals and blues and get ready to bring back shimmer! His go-to item this season: new MAC Mega Metal Shadow in Dalliance. He used this generously all over the eyes and in the inner corners. He then opted for MACs Cream Shadow Quad in Lite Brite/Derailed ; Plum-ing / Washed Out.

Lips are nude in MAC Lip Colour in Super and cheeks are “just pinched” – a look we saw at many of the shows this season.

NAILS: MAC custom-blended a polish just for the show – it was a nude color that will not be offered at retail – don’t you hate that??

So get ready to glam up those eyes and pull back your hair this spring with looks straight from the runway.

Check out this BACKSTAGE Video by Shiri Sarfati filmed by Lawrence Aaaron Markovitz

Photos in this post: Lawrence Aaron Markovitz
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About Shiri

Shiri Sarfati is a beauty industry expert. She holds a Masters Degree in Cosmetic and Fragrance Marketing and Management from The Fashion Institute of Technology, as well as a Bachelor of from Columbia University, Barnard College. When she’s not blogging, she works with top salon and spas around the world with Repechage, her family business. She has been featured and quoted in The New York Times, Women’s Wear Daily, and SpaWeek Daily and appeared on FOX and CBS.

Follow her on Twitter @SpaHeiress
She also blogs on LydiaSarfati.com as well as her own blog spaheiress.blogspot.com.

Filed Under: Events, Fashion, Hair, Makeup Tagged With: 2011, backstage, carmen marc valvo, mac cosmetics, New York Fashion Week, nyfw, spring, summer, ted gibson

Flawless Faces For All Races: Episode 1

September 13, 2010 By Victoria 6 Comments

Introducing the premiere webisode of Flawless Faces For All Races with expert makeup advice by me, Victoria Stiles, for an easy makeup application you can do at home! I am pleased to share with you the first episode of 6, a weekly series on Makeup Artist Backstage, sponsored by Cover FX, Cargo Cosmetics, and Sigma Beauty, and filmed and edited by Portlight Productions.

If you have any questions about techniques or products, please leave them in the comments section of this post and I will be happy to answer them! Check out the quick link shopping list below to view all products used in this video.

EPISODE 1: FLAWLESS FACES PRODUCT LIST AND LINKS

Neutrogena Makeup Remover Wipes

Clearprep FX Matte Foundation Primer and Anti-Acne Treatment

Cover FX Eye Prep

Cover FX Camouflage Concealer Light

Cover FX The Big Cover Up Kit M

Sigma Beauty Brush F60 (Foundation)

Sigma Beauty Brush F70 (Concealer)

Sigma Beauty Brush F15 (Powder)

Cargo Cosmetics Essential Palette Dark Neutral

Sigma Beauty Angle Brush E65 (Brows and Liner)

Cargo Eyelighter

Sigma Beauty Brush E25 (Lid)
Sigma Beauty Brush E45 (Crease and Contour)

Cargo Cosmetics High Pigment Pencil Black

Shu Uemura Lash Curler

Cargo Blu Ray Mascara

Cargo Contour Palette Malibu

Sigma Beauty Brush F40 (Contour)
Sigma Beauty Brush F05 (Cheek)
Sigma Beauty Large Fluff Brush (Highlight)

Cargo Reverse Lip Liner Light
Cargo Big Sur Lip Gloss

Sigma Beauty Brush L05 (Lip)

Special Offer From Sigma Beauty

Use promotional code: PREMIUM to receive $20.00 off the Sigma Premium Professional Brush Kit.

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Backstage Beauty Lela Rose S/S 2011

September 12, 2010 By Victoria 2 Comments

Backstage at Lela Rose S/S 2011 |photo: Victoria Stiles

Mary Amons |photo:Lianne Farbes

Ted Gibson Backstage at Lela Rose S/S 2011 |photo: Victoria Stiles

Backstage at Lela Rose for the Spring/Summer 2011 collections was a sea of glamor. Celebrity hairstylist, and my good friend, Ted Gibson, created a messy side braid with volume and texture. “The inspiration is Peru.”, explained Gibson, who styled Christina Ricci’s hair the evening before among other top celebrities for Mercedes-Benz New York Fashion Week. Gibson set the style with his innovative multi-purpose product, Build It Blow Drying Spray. Gibson’s team also styled Real Housewives of DC star and Labels For Love founder, Mary Amons, backstage at the Lela Rose show.

Key Makeup Artist for Stila Cosmetics, Sarah Lucero, created a current Hollywood glamor look with velvet matte skin, neutral shading around eyes and cheeks for structure, and finished it off with a vibrant coral-red lip that popped off the runway.

Deborah Lippmann | photo: Victoria Stiles

The nails were perfected by Deborah Lippmann and her opaque-matte, pink-coral shade Pretty Young Thing polish.

Follow Ted Gibson, Sarah Lucero, Stila Cosmetics, and Deborah Lippmann on Twitter.com!

Filed Under: Celebs, Events, Fashion

Makeup How-To: Flawless Faces Webisode Series Preview

September 5, 2010 By Victoria 2 Comments

Flawless Faces Webisode Before and After

The Flawless Faces Web Series premieres on this site in just one week, Monday September 13, 2010! In collaboration with Cover FX, Sigma Makeup, and Cargo Cosmetics, I give you my personal makeup tips and techniques to achieve a flawless look, no matter your age or ethnicity.

Launching this series is Francia, a mother in her 30s who experiences oily skin, dark circles, and slight acne breakout. Here is a preview of next week’s launch with Francia!

A few of my favorite key products used to achieve Francia’s look:

Cover FX’s Big Cover Up Kit M Series

Sigma Makeup’s Concealer Brush F70

Cargo Cosmetics Essential Eye Palette in Warm/Neutral

Click here to subscribe to MakeupArtistBackstage.com for more information about Flawless Faces, makeup products, techniques, and behind the scenes fashion and beauty!

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Beauty Around The Web: September 4, 2010

September 4, 2010 By Victoria 1 Comment

It’s time to wear all of our fall makeup! OK, most of us cheated. The makeup introductions for fall are exquisite. How could a self-respecting beauty blogger wait for an arbitrary date like Labor Day? There used to be a rule that we couldn’t wear white after Labor Day! Write in if you still follow it.

Here’s a spin around our favorite beauty blogs to introduce fall – in all of its splendor – and remind us that the best summer favorites are seasonless.

Kari kicked off our fall theme with Five Products for Transitioning to Fall. Head over to Fab over Forty to find her recommendations. How many do you have in your beauty wardrobe?

Gaia took a short break from gorgeous new fall colors (and her incomparable fragrance reviews) to write about a concealer she loves. Gaia knows that we need to prepare our complexions for our beautiful new makeup. She shared her application tips at The Non-Blonde. While you’re there, read about “naked lashes.” Does this fall-winter trend have legs…or eyes?

Anne is celebrating fall beauty with Shiseido! Check out BeautyXposé for a fab feature on Shiseido’s stunning fall collection from Dick Page. Who could resist those eye shadows?

Dolce & Gabbana’s makeup is hard to find. See what Sabrina selected (with help from Nikki at Saks Houston) from the fall collection at The Beauty Look Book. Don’t you love it when you find a great phone friend to help you select the perfect shades? You have to stop by to see Sabrina’s selections.

Charlestongirl wrote a love letter to Edward Bess at Best Things in Beauty. Edward creates makeup with a sense of place, and his irresistible fall colors for cheeks are inspired – and inspiring.

Kelly has been showing us the best of summer at Gouldylox Reviews. Both of her favorite discoveries for cheeks will take you right into fall! See if you can read about H2 Glow Natural Highlighter Cream without placing an order.

M∙A∙C’s new Fabulous Felines Collection for fall has been a blogger darling for weeks, particularly among cat lovers. Get the full scoop on the Superslick Liquid Eye Liners from Marcia at Beauty Info Zone Blog.

Super-shopper Laurie at Product Girl found a darling Clinique gift with purchase at Bloomingdale’s. Clinique has some great looks for fall, including new shades of Vitamin C Lip Smoothies. Why not get a gift when you pick up your favorites? The GWP includes an Allure favorite paring for fall – pink and chocolate.

How are we going to organize all our new purchases? Our pro, Vicki, let us in on her new “secret” at Makeup Artist Backstage.

It’s summer; it’s fall. Enjoy both seasons while you can!

Happy Labor Day weekend! We hope you have a fabulous holiday.

Filed Under: Hot Now, Makeup, Skin Tagged With: beauty, fall, Makeup, makeup artist, Skin, victoria stiles

CONTEST: Cover FX International Treasure Hunt

September 3, 2010 By Victoria 1 Comment

Who doesn’t like a treasure hunt? This is no ordinary treasure hunt, this is an INTERNATIONAL treasure hunt sponsored by Cover FX.

Here’s How To Play:

Find the NEW MUST-HAVE Cover FX product and be the first to smooth your way to bright eyes! Fan Cover FX on Facebook for clues to uncover hidden treasures in a city near you. facebook.com/coverfx

What:

Treasure boxes include the new product and may include redeemable Gift Cards up to $100*

When:

September 7 – 11, 2010

Where:

Select cities in Canada, US, & UK

*Retailers include Shoppers Drug Mart & Murale (Canada), Sephora (US), Harvey Nichols & House of Fraser (UK)*