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Beauty Army Expert: Victoria Stiles Makeup Artist

Victoria — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 22:36:26 +0000

I am thrilled to announce my involvement with Beauty Army, an innovative site which provides makeup enthusiasts the best in beauty product samples! I join a team of artists as an industry expert, including Orlando Santiago, Kimberly Bosso, and John Hennessey.

As a member, you will receive up to 6 samples per month for a small monthly fee and also be the first to know the latest in beauty products and receive industry expert tips, like my winter beauty tips from the January 2012 newsletter below!

Check them out at BeautyArmy.com

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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www.VictoriaStiles.com

Victoria Stiles Makeup for Vogue Italia

Victoria — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 23:10:45 +0000

Photographed by Billy Kidd for Vogue Italia

Stylist: Laia Garcia
Hair: Jawara Wauchope
Make-up: Victoria Stiles at Kess Agency
Model: Henrietta Hellberg
Coordinated by Sara Maino and Francesco Stefanelli

Key makeup products used for her look:

For her intense eyes, I turned to Sigma Beauty’s Bare Palette along with Sigma Beauty’s Pencil Brush for detailed definition around her eyes.

Skin was perfected using FACE Atelier applied with a moist Beauty Blender.

New Video: How To Become A Makeup Artist In Editorial

Victoria — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 22:52:54 +0000

If you know me, you know I love my job. If you don’t know me, you still know I love my job. As a makeup artist, I receive numerous emails daily from aspiring artists who want to do similar work to what I am doing. I love to inspire and educate so, in an attempt to share information, I recently did a video interview on how to become a makeup artist in editorial. Enjoy!

Check out updated work on my website VictoriaStiles.com

Red Carpet Makeup: Lynn Collins at Mercedes-Benz New York Fashion Week

Victoria — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 02:56:33 +0000

Lynn Collins at NYFW Max Azria F/W 2011 | Makeup by Victoria Stiles | Hair by Daria Wright | Kess Agency

Today I had the pleasure of working with a classic beauty, actress Lynn Collins, for her appearances at Fall/Winter 2011 presentations by Lela Rose and Max Azria at Mercedes-Benz New York Fashion Week.

We went for sultry smoky eyes, soft peach cheeks, and a rosy pink lip. Key products include FACE atelier Ultra Foundation, CARGO Cosmetics Essential Eye Palette in Warm Neutral, CARGO Texas Lash Mascara, Graftobian Hi-Def Glamour Creme Blush in Peach, and Graftobian Lip Color in Classic Rose.

(Right) Lynn Collins at NYFW Lela Rose F/W 2011 | Makeup by Victoria Stiles | Hair by Daria Wright | Kess Agency

Makeup by Victoria Stiles and Hair by Daria Wright at Kess Agency

New Work: Hair Styling and Elevate Artists Workshop with Daven Mayeda

Victoria — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 18:58:34 +0000

As a makeup artist, I believe in continuing education in order to grow and excel in your craft. The minute you stop absorbing information and new techniques, is the minute your career stops. By closing your mind, you are literally putting up your own road block to success.

For photo shoots, I am a makeup artist first, “light” hairstylist second. I have been styling hair for a few years, mainly on-set and for small events. When I heard Daven Mayeda, hairstylist to Mariah Carey, would be making himself available at a workshop for on-set and editorial hairstyling through Elevate Artists in Washington D.C., I jumped on the chance to absorb information from this master stylist!

Unfortunately I cannot go into detail on his techniques because they were exclusive to our class, but I can tell you the two day hands-on workshop was worth every penny, and more! What made all the difference in the world was the fact this wasn’t just a seminar, it was hands-on. We each had a mannequin head and access to products and tools that we may not have already had in our kit. Stand-out key items used at the workshop were from the T3 line of tools and Oribe Hair Care Products.

Because I did not want to “lose” any of the information I learned, the first thing I did was set up a test shoot so I could put my new techniques in action. My good friend and editorial portrait photographer, Nicholas LaClair, made some time out of his incredibly hectic schedule to help me out with my personal project. DeShae Mayrand, makeup artist, hair stylist, and fellow workshop attendee, assisted me during the shoot (thank you!!!). Her husband swung by, as well, and assisted Nick with setting up lights, backdrop, and props. And my husband stopped by with a six pack of beer!

Here’s our end result with model Chelsea Taylore….

Photographer: Nicholas LaClair
Hair and Makeup: Victoria Stiles
Hair and Makeup Assistant: DeShae Mayrand
Helping Hands and Beer Drinkers: Marc Mayrand and Dan Stiles
Location: Leiper Stiles Studio
Special Thank you to Daven Mayeda and Elevate Artists

Flawless Faces For All Races: Episode 4

Victoria — Mon, 04 Oct 2010 05:35:38 +0000

Episode 4 of the Flawless For All Races Series features a beautiful teen girl, Chelsea, who experiences acne break-outs. Check out my basic techniques and product recommendations for a flawless look.

Quick product shopping list:

Face

Neutrogena Blackhead Eliminating Scrub Pads

Cover Fx Big Cover Fx M

Eyes

Cargo Essential Palette Warm Neutral

Sigma Brush E60

Sigma Small Tapered Blending Brush E45

Cargo High Pigment Pencil High Pigment Pencil Black

Cargo TexasLash Mascara

Blush

Tenerife Blush

Lips

Cargo Rever Lip LIner Light

Cargo Tobago Lip Gloss

Flawless Faces For All Races: Episode 3

Victoria — Mon, 27 Sep 2010 10:00:23 +0000

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

Flawless Faces For All Races: Episode 1

Victoria — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 10:00:02 +0000

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.

Hot Makeup News: Announcing Flawless Faces Web Series

Victoria — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 23:19:15 +0000

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!

In My Zuca: Yaby Cosmetics World of Paints Palette

Victoria — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 10:00:44 +0000

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.