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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!

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.

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

Filed Under: Hot Now, Makeup Tagged With: cargo cosmetics, cover fx, flawless faces, Makeup, makeup artist, sigma makeup, tutorial, victoria stiles, webisode

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)*

Filed Under: Hot Now Tagged With: bright eyes, cover fx, treasure hunt

Hot Makeup News: Announcing Flawless Faces Web Series

August 24, 2010 By Victoria 2 Comments

As a makeup artist, I have people stop me in my tracks to ask me about products, techniques, and my general opinion about certain brands of makeup. And there are countless YouTube videos of folks sitting in front of their computer attempting to show the world how to do their own makeup. Problem is, they’re doing it on their own face.

In an effort to address all makeup concerns, I’m pleased to announce my collaboration with Cover FX, Sigma Makeup, and Cargo Cosmetics to bring you 6 online videos showing you how to do your own makeup! Flawless Faces for All Races features 6 different models who range in age and ethnicity and with varying skin issues. In each video, professionally filmed and edited by Portlight Productions, I show you quick and easy makeup techniques to a basic face makeup application, no matter your age or ethnicity.

Today, I had the opportunity to talk about this series on Washington DC’s Let’s Talk Live. Check out the segment!

Preview some of my before/afters from the series!

Check back for more information on the series, launching September 13, 2010 on this site!

Filed Under: Hot Now, Makeup, My Work

Fall Preview: Washingtonian Style Setters

August 19, 2010 By Victoria 2 Comments

Fall is fast approaching which means it’s just about that time for Washingtonian Magazine, the hottest magazine in DC, to put out their 12 page spread on the area’s Style Setters! With all eyes fixated on DC, Housewives, Party Crashers, and President, this year marks a milestone for Washingtonian Magazine and makes these Style Setters DC’s ‘Most Wanted’. I had the opportunity to work on this year’s shoot and would like to share a behind the scenes preview video to the making of this coveted editorial spread!

Filed Under: Hot Now Tagged With: dc, makeup artist, style setters, victoria stiles, washingtonian

Get This Hot Summer Look: Kristen Stewart Messy Ponytail

June 22, 2010 By Victoria 3 Comments

It’s the hottest trend this summer, the messy “salt-water” inspired ponytail. K-Stew wore it to the MTV Movie Awards this year but I first noticed this look backstage at Lela Rose for Spring/Summer 2010.

The master at celebrity hair, Ted Gibson, was the key stylist backstage at Lela Rose Mercedes-Benz New York Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2010.

Check out this backstage video from Lela Rose with Ted Gibson and his creation for the show– messy inspired ponytail style. Now you too can get this hot look!

Filed Under: Hair, Hot Now Tagged With: kristen stewart, lela rose, makeup artist, mtv, New York Fashion Week, ponytail, ted gibson, victoria stiles

The Daily Collective: New Social Media Site Exclusively For Fashion Industry Professionals

June 17, 2010 By Victoria 4 Comments

A powerful social media network has been launched today, and I’m personally excited to be a part of it! With TheDailyCollective.org, fashion freelancers are now connected via an uncommonly effective network that equips them with the most critical of promotional tools – communication.

The innovative site provides creatives, like myself, a free exchange of information to help us reach other photographers, designers, models, makeup artists, and stylists to advance our business, cultivate new contacts, tap new markets and swell our portfolios.

“We kill red tape,” says company founder Marc Samson. “Imagine not having to comb through casting sites or trade classifieds to find qualified talent. We do the screening first, so everyone is legitimate, there’s no garbage, and it’s completely free.”

The Daily Collective site design is visually captivating as it features work from talent seeking other talent for various projects. I am personally honored to be included in this list of top creatives.

: Joelle Phillips www.jojophotographer.com: Beauty and Fashion Photographer|Hair and Makeup by Kathy Aragon

: Victoria Stiles www.victoriastiles.com Commercial and Editorial Makeup Artist|Photo: Mark Gong

: Opé: Fashion Editor and Stylist/Consultant. Photo: Jamie Nelson

: Luis Aragon www.luisaragon.com: Fashion and Beaut Photographer|Hair and Makeup by Kathy Aragon

: Lola: Downtown New York Based Clothing Line|Photo: Emmett Shine

How TheDailyCollective.org Works

- Unlike other social media tools created for niche markets, TheDailyCollective.org does not come with a hefty price tag or any learning curve. Rather than develop a new technology to manage the platform’s interface, the company is keeping it simple by using standard email. TheDailyCollective is a 100% free daily email.

- Every volume is made up of project castings submitted by the community. Project listings are delivered directly to subscribers’ inboxes, and every listing includes a direct email address for the project organizer.

- When a user is interested in a project, they can respond to the organizer directly. For both parties, this means they can spend less time searching and more time creating.

“There has been an explosion of amazing independent freelance talent in the fashion industry,” Samson explains. “Our goal to help these professionals advance their careers — the models, makeup artists and stylists; the sole proprietor photographers and designers; anyone and everyone associated directly or indirectly with new and ongoing projects.”

Fashion photography freelance professionals are one of the largest and most socially-interactive communities, with a heavy presence on general social networking sites like Facebook, Twitter and Flickr. TheDailyCollective, however, has been custom built specifically by and for them, making it uniquely their own.

“For photographers, designers and independent fashion specialists it’s the ultimate networking tool,” says Samson.

The network was created and developed by Marc Samson, a 25 year old social media and public relations expert who operates just outside of Washington D.C. In January of this year, I had the opportunity to interview Samson during early developments of The Daily Collective. Check out my interview here.

Filed Under: Fashion, Hot Now Tagged With: castings, hair stylist, job postings, makeup artist, marc samson, photographer, stylist, the daily collective

Get The Glamour Look: WWE Divas

June 16, 2010 By Victoria 2 Comments

Recently I had the opportunity to work with the WWE Divas. They’re tan, sexy, and ready for summer!

Get the bombshell makeup look I provided for these lovely ladies!

Kelly Kelly (pictured on left)

Skin

- Embryolisse 24 Hour Miracle Cream and Eye Contour Care

- FACE atelier Ultra Foundation

- FACE atelier Ultra Loose

- FACE atelier Bronzer in Brushed Sable

- FACE atelier Blush in Pink Satin

- Cheekbones highlighted with OCC Makeup’s Loose Colour Concentrate in Oberon

Eyes

- Urban Decay Eye Primer Potion

- Yaby Cosmetics Pearl Paint Eyeshadows in PP040 PP062

- Eyes lined on top and bottom and smudged with MAKE UP FOR EVER Aqua Eyes Liner in Mat Black

- Multiple coats of CoverGirl Lashblast Mascara

- False lashes from Ardel on the top lid only

Lips

- Spice Lip Pencil from MAC Cosmetics

- Kiss Me Lipstick from Graftobian

- Clear Lipglass from MAC Cosmetics

Rosa Mendes (pictured on right)

Skin

- Embryolisse 24 Hour Miracle Cream and Eye Contour Care

- FACE atelier Ultra Foundation

- FACE atelier Ultra Loose

- FACE atelier Bronzer in Brushed Sable

- MAKE UP FOR EVER Flash Color in Coral and Wine Red lightly dabbed on cheeks

- Cheekbones highlighted with OCC Makeup’s Loose Colour Concentrate in Oberon

Eyes

- Urban Decay Eye Primer Potion

- Vanilla eye shadow from MAC Cosmetics on lid and under brow

- Cork eye shadow from MAC Cosmetics contoured the crease

- MAC Cosmetics Liquidlast Liner in Point Black swooped on the top and gently on bottom lid

- Multiple coats of CoverGirl Lashblast Mascara

- False lashes from Ardel on the top lid only

Lips

- NSFW Lip Tar from OCC Makeup

Hairstyling was provided by DemiV

Filed Under: Hot Now, Makeup, My Work Tagged With: divas, glamour, Makeup, makeup artist, maxim, victoria stiles, wwe, wwe magazine

Hair Stylist and Makeup Artist Caricatures for a Cause

June 8, 2010 By Victoria 1 Comment

Victoria Stiles "Makeupcature" by Rit Lon

My, it’s fun being a cartoon! I first noticed these fun characters on Facebook. Ted Gibson and Jason Backe both had these fun drawings as their Facebook profile pics. Then I started noticing all of the Ted Gibson salon employees had one, how fun!?! While my friend Linh Nguyen and I were on set for Philadelphia Style a few weeks ago, he asked if I knew Rit Lon from Ted Gibson. Why, yes, he is the talent who gave our BEAUTY REVOLUTION winner, Raelinn, her gorgeous haircut! Linh reported that Mr. Lon was also the talent behind his “hairicature”. What?!?! I MUST have one!

Meet Rit Lon:

Rit Lon "hairicature"

Victoria: What is the official name for these drawings and how do you like for them to be referred to as?

Rit: I started calling them Hairicatures because they began as caricatures of hairdressers.

Victoria: How long have you been doing these?

Rit: I started doing these over a year ago.

Victoria: I know most, if not all, of the Ted Gibson salon employees have one, how did the trend begin?

Rit: I wanted to make an app on Facebook of all my hairdresser friends so they can send them to all their friends and clients. I have soooo many hairdresser friends it’s not even funny. They loved their cartoon personas so much that they started using them as their profile pics. When I came to Ted Gibson salon, I made one of Ted and Jason and they decided to use theirs as well. Now everyone wants one. I originally wanted to just do hairdressers but no hairdressers were willing to pay for theirs. So, I’ve been trying to raise money to give to schools in Cambodia because I feel like I need to give something back to my country. This was a perfect opportunity to do something that I like and raise money at the same time.

Ted Gibson "hairicature" by Rit Lon

Jason Backe "hairicature" by Rit Lon

Victoria: Can anyone purchase one from you? If so, what is the best way to go about ordering one?

Rit: Anyone can have one now. With a donation of $250 they can have a one of a kind personalized character of themselves, which they can use for business cards, brochures, picture profiles, etc. Some artists charge up to $1000 for a custom logo for businesses. Because I enjoy doing this, I charge a lot less. Not only that, the customer is indirectly donating to charity towards a fallen country. Each donation I receive, 50% goes towards the charity.

Victoria: What steps do you take in researching the person in order to come up with their character?

Rit: You have to be friended in order to get one of these on Facebook. If you dot have a Facebook account, I would need 8 to 10 pictures of yourself in order for me to study your persona and facial expressions. I would sketch your picture on paper, scan into the computer, and that’s where the magic happens.

Victoria: What organization are you donating profits from your “hairicatures”?

Rit: The organization is called HVTO. It was developed to manage literacy and vocational education projects aimed to help the poorest and neediest Cambodian communities, improve their quality of life and to enable self-sustainability.

Victoria: I met you at Ted Gibson Salon during BEAUTY REVOLUTION and you provided a haircut for our lovely winner. Please tell us more about your work at Ted Gibson and other projects you are currently working on.

Rit: I’m a master stylist at Ted Gibson DC location. This is my current project. Last year I used these characters to raise $1200 for Haiti relief.

If you have any questions for Rit Lon or would like to order one of his unique personalized “caricatures”, please email him at rithylon(at)aol(dot)com.

Filed Under: Hot Now, Makeup Tagged With: caricature, makeup artist, rit lon, ted gibson, victoria stiles

Beauty Steal: FREE Benefit High Beam

May 5, 2010 By Victoria 1 Comment

FREE High Beam with any $55 purchase!

It’s time to celebrate Cinco de Mayo. Enter CINCOMAY at checkout and get a free High Beam with your $55 order.
Offer expires 5/6/10 at 11:59 p.m. Don’t forget to add gift to cart before checkout.

Click the image below to purchase!

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