One eye trend that is hyped up and sold to the public every few years is the concept of enhancing your natural eye color. A lot of the time this concept is made out to be overly complex with specific color placement and combinations needed when in reality it all comes down to simple color theory.
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Nautical Styled Shoot: Rachel | Duluth, MN Makeup Artist
Last weekend I collaborated with Vain Salon and Mad Chicken Studio, some of my very favorite talented people in the business, on a creative photo shoot with Rachel as our astounding model. I had the concept of doing a very summer feeling makeup look featuring nautical inspired details. This is what I came up with and seeing as it has a prominent “red, white, and blue” color palette I thought no better day to post than the 4th of July, Independence Day. Below you will find all the products I used to achieve this nautical/patriotic makeup look.
A quick iPhone capture for you guys.
Tips For Summer Makeup | Duluth, MN Makeup Artist
With Summer FINALLY here (for now) in Duluth I thought I would do a short post on a few of my all time favorite products for the sunny months.
Daisy | Duluth, MN Bridal Makeup
Daisy wanted something bronzed, beautiful, and not too dramatic with a pink lip for her big day. This is the look we came up with together. Check below for products used to achieve this gorgeous beachey bridal look!
Just a quick photo I snapped with my phone, wish I had better photos! Continue reading
Too Faced “Lash Injection” Mascara Review | Duluth, MN Makeup Artist
The following is the description Too Faced gives for “Lash Injection” Mascara:
“Our best-selling, extreme-volumizing mascara for a dramatic, false-eyelash effect. Exclusive, waterproof, 3-D formula builds tubes around each lash that fatten and stretch lashes for the look of extensions without the cost or commitment.”
Read below for MY take on this product…
Photo via toofaced.com
Color Blocking Photo Shoot | Duluth, MN Makeup Artist
A few years ago, while admiring all the designers showcasing during Paris Fashion Week, one in particular’s runway makeup caught my eye. Continue reading
Project Style | Duluth, MN Makeup Artist
In November 2011 I participated in a competition of sorts between local salons, stylists, and photographers called Project Style, hosted by Lake Superior Weddings and Events magazine, and the contest winners were awarded with ad space in the magazine as well as having their look featured. Continue reading
How to go from Day Makeup to Night | Duluth, MN Makeup Artist
For this photo shoot featuring Brittney as my lovely model I wanted to do something a little different. I started with a very natural minimal no-makeup look and then transformed it into something a little more dramatic. I wanted to show how adding a few simple touches to your daytime look you can easily get you out the door for the night looking fierce and ready to have some fun. Check below to find some how-to’s! Continue reading
Peacock Rebranding | Duluth, MN Makeup Artist
When deciding on a logo to represent my business, it didn’t take me long to settle on a peacock feather. I knew I wanted something different from the dated, predictable logos other makeup artist were using (lipstick prints, dramatic eyelashes, makeup brushes, etc.), I wanted something with a little more thought and story behind it.
Sigma Synthetic Brushes Review | Duluth, MN Makeup Artist
From Sigma’s website:
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