Yes folks, it’s time for another In My Zuca post!  This is where I bring you the 411 on what I carry in my Zuca rolling case!

There’s no denying my love for Yaby Cosmetics.  I was first introduced to this brand a few years ago on a makeup forum.  I’ve been hooked ever since.  I lean on their color products to give me the extra boost needed for print projects.

In the Democracy Issue of Twill Magazine, based in Italy, I used Yaby’s World of Paint Palette to complete the eyeshadow look for our fashion editorial, Puppet Theatre, photographed by Ella Manor.

Pearl Paint Shades Used:

PP048: A shimmery muted plum color on the lid
PP062: Bronze shimmery shade blended in the crease
PP066: A punch of blue shaded under bottom lashes

(The deep purple/plum lips are Nightmoth Lip Pencil from M.A.C. Cosmetics!)

Check out the other shots from this series here.

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

Key Products Used for This Shoot:

- Skin was prepped with Embryolisse 24 Hour Miracle Cream and lips were primed with FACE atelier Lip Putty

- FACE atelier Ultra Foundation applied with a foundation brush and set with FACE atelier’s Ultra Loose Powder

- Eyes were kept subtle with FACE atelier’s eye shadow in cafe au lait and cappuccino.

- FACE atelier Blush in pink satin

- OCC Lip Tar in Memento

Photography by Marge Ely
Styling by Betsy Lowther for Fashion Washington

Makeup by Victoria Stiles for MAKE UP FOR EVER

Key makeup products by MAKE UP FOR EVER: Turquoise Matte 72 Eyeshadow and Green 16L Aqua Eyes

Art Director: Christopher Moszary
Photographer: Mark Gong
Stylist: Sam Jaradeh
Fashion Editor: Gregory Wein
Hair: Ryoji Imaizumi for Shu Uemura Art of Hair at 1Plus1Mgmt
Make up Assistant: Warren Bolden
Models: Yuliana Bondav at Major, Jamie Jewitt at VNY, Bobby Nicholas at Ford

Photographer: Mark Gong
Makeup: Victoria Stiles using MAKE UP FOR EVER
Hair: Linh Nguyen
Stylist: Bernardo Siaotong
Model: Gate Haile with Elite
Publication: Capitol File

I’m pleased to announce I will be at this weekend’s The Makeup Show in Los Angeles, California Feb 28 – Mar 1.  Makeup artists, please join me as I present on behalf of FACE atelier Cosmetics and The Powder Group.

Feb 28, 2010
3:00 – 3:45 – Victoria Stiles for Face Atelier

I plan to show a “Lady Gaga” inspired 60s style look with a bit of an edge. The look below is a behind-the-scenes snapshot of an editorial makeup I provided for April’s issue of Twill Magazine using FACE atelier.

Mar 1, 2010
4:14 – 5:00 – Strengthening Your Online Presence – Victoria Stiles for The Powder Group

Vendor List

• Alcone Company
• Athena Cosmetics – Revitalash
• Auraline Beauty Inc
• Becca Cosmetics
• bellaPierre cosmetics
• Blinc Inc
• Crown Brushes
• Crystal Wright Live
• Dermalogica
• Dinair
• Embryolisse USA
• Eve Pearl Beauty
• Eye Kandy Cosmetics
• Face Atelier
• Frends Beauty Supply
• Galvanic Girl
• Graftobian Makeup
• Grex Airbrush
• Hakuhodo Usa
• I Make You Beautiful
• Inglot
• I Nuovi Cosmetics
• Iredale Mineral Cosmetics
• Kett Cosmetics
• Korres North America
• Kryolan
• Longmi Lashes by Daniel
• Mai Couture
• Make Up Designory
• Make Up For Ever
• Mehron
• Mineral Essence
• MKC Academy
• Model in a Bottle
• Naimies Beauty Center
• Naked Cosmetics
• National Fiber Technology
• Nigels Beauty Emporium
• Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics
• On Makeup Magazine
• Shadow Shields
• Smashbox Cosmetics
• South Seas Skincare
• Stila Styles
• Temptu
• The Knot
• The Powder Group
• Tutto
• Vancouver Film School
• Ve Neill
• WebPhotoMasters
• Yaby Cosmetics
• Youngblood Mineral Cosmetics

Artist List

• Andre Sarmiento
• Artemis Theocharis
• Brenda Lavoie
• Brian Esper
• Christina Farrell
• Crystal Wright
• Danessa Myricks
• David Klasfeld
• Eve Pearl
• James Vincent
• Jenai Chin
• Joanna Schlip
• John Blake
• John Rizzo
• Jon Hennessey
• Kathy Aragon
• Kevin James Bennett
• Lori Taylor
• Lymari Millot
• Margaret Kimura
• Mary Erickson
• Michael DeVellis
• Myles O’Reilly
• Orlando Santiago
• Pashur
• Philip Luque
• Sheila McKenna
• Susan Cabral Ebert
• Val Hernandez
• Victoria Stiles
• Yvonne Hawker

Many of you know I worked with Melody Gardot in Paris in the fall of 2008. The shoot was for her album cover for My One And Only Thrill. Nicholas LaClair provided the photography for the captivating shot which graces the cover today.

I’m so proud of Ms. Melody because her album, My One And Only Thrill, is nominated for 3 Grammy Awards!

Best Instrumental Arrangement Accompanying Vocalist(s)
My One And Only Thrill
Vince Mendoza, arranger (Melody Gardot)
Track from: My One And Only Thrill
[Verve]

Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical
An Engineer’s Award. (Artists names appear in parentheses.)
My One And Only Thrill
Helik Hadar & Al Schmitt, engineers (Melody Gardot)
[Verve]

Producer Of The Year, Non-Classical
A Producer’s Award. (Artists names appear in parentheses.)
Larry Klein – My One And Only Thrill (Melody Gardot) (A)

In celebration of her album’s nominations, I created a short behind-the-scenes video of her shoot:

For more behind-the-scenes info on Melody’s Shoot, including makeup used for her look, visit  Beyond Beauty Basics article, Bobbi Brown Cosmetics: A Look Fit For A Rockstar.

Watch the Grammy Awards on January 31, 2010 on CBS!

Style Me Pretty has published 3 shoots I styled the Hair and Makeup for! The professional wedding team from Washington D.C. included: Genevieve Leiper Photography; Flowers – Holly Heider Chapple Flowers; Gown- Hitched Bridal Salon; Model – Leigh Ann from Hitched Bridal Salon; Paper – Christina M. Barbour, Paperzest; Linens, China, glass – Design Cuisine; Cake – Kendall from Kendall’s Cakes; Venue- The Stone Manor Country Club

Winter Wedding Inspiration Cello

The hair was styled to be “sweet” and almost ballerina like.  The hair was pulled tight on top of the head and filler hair was used to create the full bun.  A white ribbon tied in a bow finished the look.

For the makeup, I added a touch of pink color to the eyes, lips, and cheeks while still keeping the soft bridal look.

Winter Wedding Inspiration Woodlands

The hair was styled to perfection in this series.  This up-do takes on a non-traditional look by sweeping the hair and designing the hair to one side.  This look, although finished, is not pulled tight as the top is left loose with volume.

The makeup takes on a more dramatic role– but still bridal soft.  Emphasis around the eyes was achieved by rimming the eyes with a black kohl liner and adding lots of mascara.  The lips were softened with a nude gloss shade.

Winter Wedding Inspiration Pheasant

This hair and makeup look is completely soft and bridal clean.  The hair was styled with a 1″ curling iron through out and the curls were separated and styled by hand.  A soft finishing spray completed the look.

The makeup is minimal as just a touch of foundation, a little top eyeliner, one coat of mascara, cream flushed blush, and a natural lip shade were used to design this look.

For more information on my bridal services, please check out my website: www.VictoriaStiles.com

Surface Mag: Makeup by Victoria Stiles Photo by John Michael Fulton

Happy New Year and new decade!  Check back next week for new posts on beauty, products, and style!  Makeup Artist Backstage will be in full force in 2010 with the latest in beauty.  February will start coverage from Mercedes-Benz New York Fashion Week with the latest in beauty trend and backstage information.  Join us for a fabulous new year!

Cheers!