Celebrity Makeup Crush - Kim Kardashian

Say what you will about Kim Kardashian, but her makeup is always flawless.  Everytime she hits the red carpet she looks spot on.  Kim rocks the soft smokey eye with nude lips.  But when she comes out with a pop of color on her lips, she looks amazing too.  Scroll down for some fun makeup facts about Kim K. 

Kim Kardashian and her makeup....

1. She adores makeup.  Kim has said on camera that if she wasn't doing what she is doing now, she would be a Makeup Artist.  You can often find makeup tips and the products she used on her photoshoots and red carpet events at www.kimkardashian.celebuzz.com. 
2. She uses Red Cherry 100% Human Hair Lashes and especially uses individual lashes instead of strip.
3. Her preferred Makeup Artists are Joyce Bonelli & Mario Dedivanovic.
4. Fav nude lip colors are MAC's Cherish and Creme d' Nude, and Nars Turkish Delight gloss used with MAC Subculture lip pencil.
5. Highlights with Eye M Glam highlighter and MAC's Naked Pigment.
6. Uses a lot of MAC Cosmetics, in addition to, Motives Cosmetics; created by her friend Lauren Ridinger, Makeup Forever, Smashbox, Nars and Chanel.
7. She's done makeup tutorials with a few of her favorite artists.  Check it out by going to YouTube and typing in her name.
8. For foundation she favors Make Up Forever HD Foundation, one of my personal favorites too!
9. She has admitted on Ryan Seacrest's KIIS-FM Show recently that she uses her glam as a "security blanket" and that she would like to tone it down.
10. L'Oreal Voluminous Mascara is her must have mascara, and mine too.

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Inspiration Board - Peacock Feathered Lashes

Inspiration boards are essential to the photoshoot.  It helps you to get a clear picture of the kind of work you would like to do and how you would put your own creative touch to the makeup.  For this photoshoot I had these great peacock feathered lashes that I wanted to incorporate.  Part of getting my inspiration board together I researched peacocks and their true colorings and markings placement.  And I got inspired by other artists work.  Once I got my idea clearly, I put together an inspiration board like this one to hang up on the mirror or wall where my station was set up at.  Any time I got stuck, I could quickly reference my board to get me back on track. 

This is what I came up with....

www.michellekinkaidmakeup.com

As you can see, my work looks nothing like the pictures above.  It's my own creation.  But the pictures helped me to stay inspired and keep me moving. 

Feel free to use the board above to make your own version of a peacock inspired makeup look.  If you do, post your efforts in the comments!  I would love to see what you came up with!  It's amazing to me how one idea can turn into so many unique versions. 

Credits:
Hair - Carrie B. Mac Hair
Photograher - Donna Beck Photography
Model - Tory

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Desserts for Makeup & Fashion Addicts

www.cutestfood.com

I just couldn't help myself when I found this amazing cake on Pinterest. If I was to get married again, this would be my "bride's" cake. What the heck, my birthday cake. Or how about just because since it's freaking adorable!  So, here is a photo collection of the best fashion and makeup inspired cakes on the web for your viewing pleasure. Enjoy!

www.cakecentral.com

www.favim.com

www.modaotero.com

data.whicdn.com

www.rosebudcakes.com

www.thecakeparlour.com

www.dailymoxie.com

www.trendhunter.com

www.thezhush.blogspot.com

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Inspiring Makeup Artists - Alex Box



Alex, working

Makeup Artist Alex Box, is one of my favorite true "artists".  She used to be a Lead Makeup Artist for MAC Cosmetics and is now the Creative Director behind the new brand Illamasqua.  If you haven't heard of Alex or Illamasqua, I recommend you Google them now.  Everything she creates is amazing.  She uses clean lines, fabulous colors and her work is always interesting.  She has so much awe inspiring work that it was hard to narrow it down to just a few.  If this doesn't make you inspired, I don't know what will! 






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Bridal Inspiration - The Bohemian Bride

Free Printable Makeup Inspiration Sheet, just click on the photo and right click print.

Kate Moss' wedding.  Juliet Veil.

The Bohemian (Boho) Bride is someone who is free spirited, a deep romantic and loves an organic look.  Makeup is either barely there or a soft warm medium toned smokey eye.  With a flush of blush on the cheeks and stained berry lips.  Eyebrows are full and groomed.

The hair is worn soft and wavy. Typically down, but can be seen in braids or in a messy up do too. Instead of the traditional veil, flowers, head bands, and earthy elements are worn instead. The newest trend in bohemian veils are the Juliet Veil, made popular by Kate Moss.
Dresses are light weight, drapey, and have a vintage flare.  Fabrics are often in silk charmeuse and tulle, organza, and with sequin or floral embellishments.  Often you will see cap sleeves, ruffles, and dresses from short to long, sleek to a-line.  And you will see these dresses in every color other then white such as peach, powder blue, cream, rose, butter, grey, and beige. 

Dresses from www.bhldn.com

First picture: www.daisiesandpearls.com

Flowers are not your traditional roses.  Instead Boho brides use herbs like lavender, wild flowers and antique brooches handed down from family members or found at antique shops.

The Boho bridal look, I believe, is a state of mind.  Its and eclectic mix of what is old and what is new.  It's a personal touch on earthy meets vintage.  It truly is one of the most romantic bridal looks with little fuss and big wow.

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Casting Call - Summer Wedding Dress Photo Shoot - Magazine Submissions

These photos will be submitted to bridal magazines and online wedding sites, but publishing is not a guarantee.

I have limited time access to a renovated 1800s Victorian cottage in old Placerville. There will be a few different types of shoots at this location so please check for other casting calls. Link to the location is: http://www.trulia.com/property/3073440116-2883-Coloma-St-Placerville-CA-95667.

This shoot is for Monday May 14th.

Dresses will be provided by a local bridal boutique and will have different themes, classic, vintage, retro etc.... There will be about 12-15 dresses photographed so we need about 4 female models. 

Models, please have clear skin. Agency representation preferred or real brides.  We want a variety of ethnic backgrounds.

Photographers, must have a unique and feminine touch to bridal and editorial photography. Must submit these photos or give written ok for me to do it. You will need to edit and retouch your photos or be ok with someone outside do it. FYI, submissions usually require up to 100 print worthy photos.

After the shoot I want to take some head shots of my beauty team and of the group on this location, so the photographer needs to be ok with that too.

Already on board:  A Dazzling Day Events, Urban Hair Lounge Team, and Michelle Kinkaid Makeup Artist. 

Please send me a link to your port at michellekinkaid@gmail.com and let me know what shoot you are interested in since I have multiple casting calls. Thanks!

Casting Call - Bridal Lingerie Shoot - Magazine Submissions

We are putting together a series of shoots at this location, so check the other casting calls too.

These photos will be submitted to bridal magazines and online wedding sites, but publishing is not a guarantee.

I have limited time access to a renovated 1800s Victorian cottage in old Placerville. There will be a few different types of shoots at this location so please check for other casting calls.  Link to the location is: http://www.trulia.com/property/3073440116-2883-Coloma-St-Placerville-CA-95667.

Some of the elements.... Pink claw tub, velvet furniture including a pink couch, amazing backyard with koi pond and lush landscaping, old green wood shed, art room with pottery wheel, it goes on and on. 

The shoot will be on Monday May 21st 2012.

So far on board:  Photography by Donna Beck Photography, Hair by Minerva owner of Urban Hair Lounge in Rocklin CA, and makeup by me Michelle Kinkaid Makeup Artist. 

We still need:

We need local designers or boutiques to donate 9-15 styles of bridal lingerie. I am currently in touch with a few, but I want someone local to do this. 

Models: This shoot we will have one female and possibly one male model, a real bride or agency preferred or on that scale. Natural breasts or like natural is important. Clear skin is a must.

Also needed is an event planner that can set the mood.

Please email me if you are interested along with a link to your portfolio at michellekinkaid@gmail.com.

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