Events

Youngblood Endless Beauty Event in Los Angeles July 22, 2011

July 13, 2011 By Victoria Leave a Comment

Very pleased to announce I will be a part of the Youngblood Cosmetics Endless Beauty Event in Los Angeles on July 22, 2011 at Siren Studios! Hosted by Celebrity Makeup Artist James Vincent, I will be sharing with attendees all things social media! The event is open to all makeup professionals. For more information or to secure your spot for the event, email RSVP@YBSkin.com

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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.

Follow her on Twitter @victoriastiles and add her on other social media networks here.
www.VictoriaStiles.com

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The Makeup Show LA 2011 and Pre-Show Launch Networking Party

February 20, 2011 By Victoria Leave a Comment

Seminar at The Makeup Show LA for FACE atelier Cosmetics

I’m very excited to be at The Makeup Show LA this upcoming weekend, February 26 and 27, 2011! I will be based at the Yaby Cosmetics booth with founder and artist, Liz Yu.

There is still time to get advanced tickets, AND, if you purchase your tickets by tomorrow, February 21, 2011, or if you are registered for a hands-on workshop at the show, you will receive an invitation to the first ever Pre-Show Launch Party and Networking Event for The Makeup Show LA.

More information about the Pre-Show Launch Party and Networking Event:

This exclusive event, hosted by James Vincent, Shelly Taggar, and Crystal Wright, will take place on Friday, February 25th from 5:30 to 8:00pm. The networking event will be set up for attending artists to meet the industry insiders that can offer career advice and guidance in all areas of career including artists, union representatives, photographers brand owners and executives and international agents.

James Vincent leading a panel at The Makeup Show LA

Hands-on Workshop with Hair Stylist and Makeup Artist Kathy Aragon

Featured guests include: Crystal Wright, Eve Pearl, Michael DeVellis, Jon Hennessey, Victoria Stiles and agency representatives available to offer advice on portfolios, websites, comp cards, business cards and other important information for succeeding in our industry.

Artists from the world of television, fashion, film and celebrity client available to talk about their careers and offer one on one advice to other artists. Featured guests include Maurice Stein, AJ Crimson, Pati Dubroff, Ve Neil, James Vincent, Orlando Santiago,Daven Mayeda, Kathy Aragon, Danessa Myricks, Myles O’Reilley, Eugenia Weston and countless others.

Brand Executives, artists and owners from companies including Make Up For Ever, Temptu, OCC Makeup, Crown Brush, Stila, Cinema Secrets, Inglot and over 50 others with popular presenters like David Klasfeld, Sheila McKenna, Sarah Lucero, David Hernandez, and more…

Jon Hennessey, makeup artist and owner of Nobasura Artist Management

Internet insiders and YouTube sensations Koren Zander, Julie G, Eleesa from Purse Buzz, and Victoria Stiles.

Come and mingle with your fellow artists, have drinks with your idols, chat up a celebrity artist and get the scoop on how to make your makeup career everything you want it to be.

Visit TheMakeupShow.com for more information on show schedule, ticket sales, workshop information, press registration, travel, and accommodations.

See you there!

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CONTEST: Victoria Stiles and The Makeup Show LA 101 Workshop Prize

February 16, 2011 By Victoria Leave a Comment

Victoria Stiles and The Makeup Show LA Present: Airbrush 101 Workshop Prize “One Winner” to a full day Airbrush 101 work shop with Myles O’Reilly valued at $350
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Airbrush 101: Myles O’Reilly
Friday Feb. 25, 2011 – 9am-5pm – Studio 1 at The Makeup Show LA, 110 East 9th Street, Los Angeles, CA

Whether you want to make more money from weddings, work in fashion or simply feel more confident on any set every makeup artist needs an understanding of the art and science of airbrush makeup as an option. In this full day workshop you will learn the different options for airbrush equipment, what products are perfect for which job and how to chose and use many of the products in an ever growing market. Myles will work with you to develop techniques for flawless skin, contour and highlight as well as eye shadow, eyebrow and blush and bronzer techniques. In the hands on portion you will work with various skin tones and take away tips for photography and HD and how to make your look long lasting for brides, models and any major client.

CONTEST DETAILS…..

Contest Starts: Wednesday, February 16, 2011 12:00PM EST
Contest Ends: Tuesday, February 22, 2011 12:00PM EST
Winner Announced: Winner will be picked at random and announced on The Makeup Show Facebook page and The Makeup Show Blog on Wednesday, February 23, 2011 12:00PM EST

Qualifications to enter contest:
1. Attending The Makeup Show LA (either you have purchased your ticket or you are planning to do so soon)
2. Like The Makeup Show Page on Facebook
3. Follow @TheMakeupShow on Twitter
4. Tweet this —> CONTEST ENTRY @Victoria Stiles @TheMakeupShow #TheMakeupShowAir101

You may tweet as many times as you like.

3 more contests announced for The Makeup Show LA on PurseBuzz.com, Koren Zander, and Kandee Johnson.

You may enter all 4 contests! Check the other 3 sites for their contest prizes, rules and information!

Good Luck and see you at the show

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The Powder Group Events NYC – Strengthening Your Online Presence: 1/29/2011

January 25, 2011 By Victoria Leave a Comment

If you are a makeup artist, hair stylist, wardrobe stylist, or other industry professional, please join me at the MAKE UP FOR EVER boutique in Manhattan, NY this Saturday evening for a must-attend seminar on developing your online presence. Here is some of the insider information I will be sharing:

- Starting, building, and maintaning a portfolio website with a unique domain.

- Search engine optimization (SEO) basics including how to obtain certain keywords (ie: ny makeup artist), meta tags, and site descriptions and where to place this vital information within your website.

- Fundamentals of link exchange and linking to your other social media profiles.

- How to use Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and blogging to build your business, online presence, and ultimately connect with cosmetic brands and potential clients.

- Exclusive information on how to develop your own professional websiode series of makeup tutorials.

To sign up or for more information please visit: thePowderGroup.com.

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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

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

WINNER: Sigma Makeup Brush Set Giveaway!

July 1, 2010 By Victoria 3 Comments

Congratulations Patricia K. from MakeupbyTricia.com, you are the winner of our Sigma Makeup Giveaway! You will receive the Sigma Makeup Travel Kit and Sigma Makeup Professional Brushes Complete Kit!

Patricia’s entry:

“I have been wanting to try these brushes for the longest time. With some budget constraints and a little one, I haven’t been able to buy them. They are on my wish list and would love to win them!
thanks for the opportunity!”

Patricia, I know you will LOVE your new Sigma Makeup brush sets and they will be an asset to your career as a makeup artist! Congrats, you will receive an email from me today requesting your mailing address so we can get you the brushes ASAP!

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Backstage Beauty: Fashion On Fulton Benefiting Brooklyn Community Housing

June 11, 2010 By Victoria Leave a Comment

Last night was the 8th Annual Fashion On Fulton event benefiting Brooklyn Community Housing. Each year BCHS provides safe and clean supportive housing for 700 formerly homeless women, children and men. The organization helps them learn how to live productively and independently, with dignity and hope. In 1978, a group of concerned citizens and local clergy founded BCHS to address the growing crisis of homelessness. The agency established one of the country’s first Scatter-Site apartment programs, then developed a range of groundbreaking programs that have since helped thousands of people move from crisis and isolation to independence and community.

The event showcased a host of Brooklyn designers. Organized by India-Jewel Jackson of Chic Creative with Social Media/P.R. coordination by Lianne Farbes of TheMakeupGirl.net, designers included BrooklynJunior.com, Better Than Jam, Trudy Miller Layers, and Still Hip.

Backstage at the event, hair styling was provided by the Vince Smith Hair Experience Salon with makeup by me joined by a team of talented artists, Christopher Milone, Brandalyn Fulton, Rhiannon Babson, and DeShae Mayrand.

Get the look:

COVERGIRL was our official sponsor for the show. The look for the show was dramatic black winged liquid liner, defined brows, neutral contour for a gentle angle on the face, and nude lips.

Eyes:

- CoverGirl Perfect Blend Eyeliner in Black smudged along the top and bottom lashes

- CoverGirl Line Exact Defining Eyeliner in Black precisely applied to the top lid and swept outward

- Cover Girl Exact Eyelights Mascara in Black Pearl applied in multiple coats on top and bottom lashes

Lips:

- CoverGirl Continuous Color Lipstick in Sugar Almond

- CoverGirl Wetslicks Lipgloss in Honey Talks

For more pictures from the event, click the image below to see the album!

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Makeup Artist Backstage: Sigma Brush Giveaway

June 9, 2010 By Victoria 222 Comments

In the world of makeup artistry, brushes are the center of our galaxy. I recently came across Sigma Makeup Brushes and love using them. Check out my post here. They are great quality, especially for the price! With the help of Sigma, I’m hosting a contest on Makeup Artist Backstage for not 1 but 2 Sigma Makeup Brush Sets! How exciting!

Details:

One lucky winner will receive the Sigma Makeup Travel Kit and Sigma Makeup Professional Brushes Complete Kit!

To Enter:

Please leave a comment about how much you NEED these brushes in the comments section of this post. Don’t forget to enter your email address when entering!

Contest will close at 11:59PM EST on June 30, 2010. Winner will be selected via Random.org on July 1, 2010 and announced at 12:00PM EST that same day.

The winner will receive both sets by mail sent directly from Sigma Makeup.

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MTV Movie Awards Celebrity Flirty Curl Hairstyles

June 7, 2010 By Victoria 1 Comment

Young Hollywood rocked fabulous, flirty curls at the 2010 MTV Movie Awards. On a night where anything goes and celebs kick their personal style up a notch – these ladies did not disappoint. Nikki Reed, Anna Kendrick, Vanessa Hudgens and Scarlett Johansson strutted down the red carpet with cool, curl perfection.

Beach waves is the big trend this summer, and I’m not talking about the ocean! Make a splash and get A-list locks with Ouidad Styling Mist. Styling Mist is a light spray designed with a dual purpose – to hold a style in place and as a setting spray to secure strands in a specific pattern. Designed for long-lasting hold while allowing for movement and is never sticky – Styling Mist keeps curls famously flawless all night long– perfect for any summer event!

Ouidad is available at www.ouidad.com and at certified Ouidad Salons, Sephora stores and Sephora.com.