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Montreal Beauty Jobs – Getting Down with Brown

Monday, October 22nd, 2012

Whether it’s chocolate, bronze, or espresso, brown shadows are so very now, not to mention perfect for fall. Ditch the dull greys and typical black shadows in favour of the browns for a modern spin on the classic smoky eye. This warm shade is completely versatile; it compliments brown and hazel eyes and contrasts blue and green eyes, making it an ideal pick for all of us. To create a softer take on the smoky eye, reach for one of these muti-shade brown shadow palettes – the colour combinations are endless and you can layer a few to create something unique, or use one at a time for a more subtle effect. No matter how you colour it, you’ll be looking your very best.

1. Smashbox Photo Op Eye Shadow Trio, $28, available at Sephora or Shoppers Drug Mart
2. L’Oreal Paris Wear Infinite Eyeshadow Quads, $12, available at Well.ca or London Drugs, $12
3. Too Faced Natural At Night Sexy & Sultry Neutral Eye Shadow Collection, $36, available at Sephora
4. Urban Decay Naked Palette, $50, available at Sephora

By: Erin Gerlach of thesparkle.net, Vancouver

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Makeup Jobs – The Eyes Have It

Tuesday, October 16th, 2012

Sometimes I feel like a bad beauty writer because, honestly, I rarely step out of the box. While I love pouring over magazines and blogs to find out about new products and beauty trends, I’ve been rocking the same bold lip/simple eye look for years. This season, it looks like that all might change. I’ve been seeing a lot of gorgeous girls with colourful, graphic eye makeup lately, and I’m itching to let my eyes do the talking as well. I’m not sure when I’ll be taking the plunge in public (change takes time), but I’ve been actively experimenting. Mostly, I’ve been emulating looks from the Fall/Winter 2012 runways, which were surprisingly colourful. Here are the trends I’m having the most fun with:

Bright Eyeshadow: I’m not talking about a sweep of shimmering lilac. I’m talking matte greens, yellows and blues applied all the way to the crease. I love how modern bright shadows are without any mascara, as was the look at Dries Van Noten. MAC Eye Shadow in Orange matches this colour pretty well, but I’ve also been using a matte green shade for fun. With shadow this intense, just be sure to cover your lids with concealer first to give the pigments staying power. (MAC Eye Shadow in Orange, $18)

Pop Art Wings: I’ve long been a fan of the classic cat eye, so this seems like a simple transition. The little dot under the lower lash line at Anna Sui is perhaps a little much for every day wear, but I love the shape and cobalt colour. Makeup artist Pat McGrath used CoverGirl’s LiquilineBast Eyeliner in Blue Boom and Eye Enhancers 1-Kit Shadow in Indigo Impact to get the full look, however I’ve had great results using the liner on its own. (CoverGirl LiquilineBast Eyeliner in Blue Boom, $10, available at Well.ca)

Coloured Mascara: Pink mascara seems so ridiculously ‘80s, but it just seemed to work at the Christian Dior Fall 2012 Couture show. I haven’t seen pink mascara on sale anywhere (I’m sure that’ll change in the spring, since it was also featured at Donna Karan’s Spring/Summer 2013 show), but I’ve been pushing my limits by using Make Up For Ever Smoky Lash in Plum. It’s obviously a lot subtler, but I don’t think I’m ready for hard stuff anyway. I’d recommend it to all my other brown-eyed girls. (Make Up For Ever Smoky Lash in Plum, $25, available at Sephora)

By: Allyssia Alleyne, Toronto

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Calgary Beauty Jobs – Silver Belle

Monday, October 8th, 2012

When it comes to favourite metals, silver is definitely top of the list. Both ethereal and daring, silver has a striking, cool factor that commands attention – we love that! Rock n’ Roll icon Debbie Harry proved metallic makeup is an edgy, yet wearable look. And as we know, what goes around comes around; we’re seeing this trend back in full force this fall with different variations of intensity. When it comes to metallic makeup, the eyes definitely have it. After all, let’s face it, metallic face makeup is best left for sci-fi movies and our favourite classic characters (hello, Tin Man!) But mega-metallic silver nails have also been a hit this season – and we’re happy to follow suit! Desire to be a silver siren? Here are our top looks to score this season:

Go bold with a gunmetal smoky eye: Line eyes with a metallic pencil (we love Make Up For Ever’s Aqua Eyes), smudging into your lash line. Sweep a loose silver shadow on the lids, diffusing it from the lashes up to the brows. (Make Up For Ever Aqua Eyes Eye Pencil in ‘Metallic Silver’, $18, available at Sephora)

Intensify the metallic look by dampening your shadow brush and dipping into a wet/dry shadow to create a wash of rich, concentrated colour onto eyelids. (Laura Mercier Baked Eye Colour, $22 available at Sephora)

If subtle is more your style, opt for a shimmery silver shadow that allows you to build up colour as desired. This Joe Fresh classic smoky eye shadow quad is a staple for every gal’s beauty stash. (Joe Fresh Eye Shadow Quad in ‘Classic Smoky’, $10)

For a pop of striking colour on lids, channel the 60’s look by keeping lids bare and tracing a thick, dramatic line of silver liquid liner, drawing a flick at the corners to create a flirty cat-eye look. (Urban Decay 24/7 Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner, $19, available at Sephora)

Of course, the metallic silver nail is one of the hottest looks to sport this fall. Let your tips shine with a richly opaque lacquer such as Revlon’s Top Speed Fast Dry Nail Enamel in ‘Sterling’. Or for a quick ‘no-dry’ alternative, opt for mega-glittery nail lacquer stripes that are easy to apply and peel off – perfect for last-minute parties! (Revlon Top Speed Fast Dry Nail Enamel in ‘Sterling’, $9, available at Shoppers Drug Mart or Sephora by OPI Trend Tips in ‘Silver Metallic’, $12)

By: Ashley De Filippis, Toronto

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Hairstylist Jobs – Creative Colouring

Friday, August 10th, 2012

Summer is the season of bronzer, but while it’s easy to treat it like blush—that is, to brush it along our cheekbones and call it a day—this product can be used in a number of ways to make sure that you really get your money’s worth… even after Summer ends!

1. Bronzer as self-tanner: This tip, surprisingly, came from my brother. Scraping off a bit of shimmery bronzer—NARS Bronzing Powder in Laguna ($34) is a classic—-thoroughly mix it with a handful of body lotion. Then slather the mixture onto your limbs for a natural glow.

2. Bronzer as contouring powder: A shimmer-less bronzer like Hoola by Benefit Cosmetics ($36) can double as a contouring powder. Use an angled contour brush and go to town on the hollows of your cheeks to define cheekbones, or use a little around your nose to give the area a more delicate, smaller illusion.


3. Bronzer as eye shadow: I am a huge fan of cream cosmetics because of their staying power and how simple they are to use. A cream bronzer like Vapour Organic Beauty Solar Translucent Bronzer ($34) can be used as a subtle, lightweight eye shadow that will stay put. Be sure to warm up the product on the back of hand first. That way, it’ll be easier to apply.


4. Bronzer as powder: This one only applies to the naturally bronzy or thoroughly tanned. A trip to Istanbul, time spent up North and generally existing through this sunny summer has gotten me to point where my go-to bronzer, MAC Mineralize Skinfinish ($29), is close enough to my skin tone that I can use it as an illuminating, sheer powder foundation when skin is looking less than perfect. Make sure your bronzer isn’t too dark before you try this at home.

By: Allyssia Alleyne, Toronto

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Beauty Jobs – In The Buff

Wednesday, July 25th, 2012

(Inspiration Image: Carolina Herrera, courtesy of Style.com)

Take a peek at any backstage beauty trend report for the last two seasons and one message will be clear: the ‘no-makeup makeup’ look complete with a polished neutral eye is the look of choice amongst most designers. Soft shadows not only enhance your natural beauty but also pair perfectly with the embellished and print crazed trends of fall. I’m totally on board with the ‘less is more’ beauty mantra and am a sucker for neutral eye shadow palettes. I’ve rounded up a few of my favourite tried and tested palettes that are universally flattering.

1. Stila, In the Light Palette, $39

This palette is completely wearable for day and night. An array of shades ranging from champagne hues to medium and deep browns perfect for a no-fuss day look to the smoky eye essentials gunmetal and charcoal grey makes this palette a cinch when coming up with numerous eye looks. The industry-favourite ‘Kitten’ shadow is included along with a chocolate brown smudge stick and a helpful lookbook with tips and tricks.

 

2. Urban Decay, Naked2, $50

As a follow up to the original Naked palette (which was almost impossible to snatch!) Urban Decay introduced a dozen cool toned shadows, from matte to shimmery. The palette comes with a dual ended lid and blending brush, all you need to create a simple look. An extra bonus Lip Junkie lipgloss in the shade Naked pairs nicely with all of the smoky and bronze eye looks you desire.

3. Too Faced, Neutral Eye Palette, $36

This palette packs a lot of high quality shadows despite the compact packaging. The nine shades are beautiful as a solo lid colour as well as blended together for a more dramatic eye. I love that the lightest colours, which I’m always reaching for no matter what the occasion may be, are double the size of the darker shades that I’m only daring enough to pull off for a night out. The pearly white shade also makes a great inner corner and brow bone highlight.

By: Melanie Kerr, Toronto

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