Thursday, January 13, 2011

Makeup Inspiration: Bronze Blinkers

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J'dore the milky complexion and ocean blue peepers of Mrs. Russell Brand. Isn't she lovely? Duplicate her look here for your wedding by evening out your complexion with the use of some matte airbrushing. Use finishing powder to stop shine and set the look. Apply a dollop of peachy pink blush like NARS Orgasm (the BEST!). Use a lighter bronze/gold shade of eyeshadow (try MAC's Amber Lights) all over your eyelid and sweep underneath to bring out your baby blue's. Apply the longest length lashes you can stand with extra coats of MAC's SplashProof mascara! Finish lips with a sweep of pure pink gloss like MAC's Partial to Pink Cremesheen gloss.

Wednesday, January 12, 2011

Makeup Inspiration: Romantic Redhead

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As a makeup artist, it really helps when clients show me photos of makeup looks that they wish to emulate on their wedding day. This helps me correctly see their vision and discuss their different options. However, some girls don't know where to look for that inspiration so I will help by providing possible wedding day makeup looks that you can reference when you see me!

First up, the beautiful Emma Stone! I've been obsessed with going red lately and her makeup look proves that redheads can wear bold lips! This look is a bit retro with the red lips and winged liner. I would start by airbrushing a creamy and even matte foudation for a immaculate complexion. Barely there pink blush like NARS Mata Hari on the apples of the cheeks. Bronze shadow and inner rim liner topped off with liquid black winged liner on top. To top it all off, a clean, gloss free application of orange toned red liner and lipstick. Try Revlon's lipstick in Flame for the same color!

Monday, January 10, 2011

Diamon Debate - Natalie Portman's Ring!

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Recently engaged and recently proclaimed 'bun in the oven' actress, Natalie Portman, has been flashing her dainty diamond in recent pictures. The stone is round and surrounded by pave diamonds on a pave encrusted band. The ring looks like a bowl of diamonds but I love it! The dress on the other hand makes Natalie look like a nun trying to glam it up for a girl's night out. What do you think or her ring?

Wednesday, December 1, 2010

Jane's Picks: Sex Appeal Blush by NARS

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What is the numero uno blush line in the whole entire world? NARS!! NARS!! NARS!!

I am obsessed with NARS blush. The line never disappoints me and despite the blush lines higher price tag, trust me when I tell you that it is WORTH it! You will not hit pan on this blush for a good long while and the blush output is strong, giving you over 8 hours of pure color. I won't name names but some blush lines are horrible, changing color midday and wearing off before your lunch time salad. Stick with NARS and you will keep your radiant glow throughout the day!

NARS recently released Sex Appeal blush which is a must for your collection. It is absent of the glitter/shimmer which Francois Nars seems to love in his blush. I have an issue with glitter/shimmer, i.e. I love Orgasm despite it's shimmer but it just never seems completely natural to me. Sex Appeal on the other hand is Orgasm's less flashy cousin. It's more subtle and subdued and a whole heck of a lot more natural looking.

I think this would not have the right affect on darker skin tones but on medium to fair skin tones this looks amazing. The color payoff is soft but totes worth it! I plan on bringing this with me on my island vacation!

Buy NARS Sex Appeal Blush at Sephora!

Jane Picks: Smith's Menthol and Eucalyptus Balm!

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I love all things minty especially during the holiday season and this balm is a must since it comes from my favorite, Smith's Rosebud Perfume Company. Yes you loved their original Rosebud Salve and my personal beauty arsenal go-to, Smith's Strawberry lip balm, now you can use the cooling and refreshing combo of Eucalyptus and Mint on your pucker! The combination of mint and eucalyptus will soothe your chapped lips as well as minor skin irritations from that holiday cold or allergies!

I saw this at Urban Outfitters recently but this product was one of the first ones created for the Rosebud Perfume Company. Mmmm mmmmm Minty!

Monday, November 15, 2010

Jane Picks: Say "I Do" in Jason Wu!

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Fashion devotees of Jason Wu just got word that the designer will be created wedding day frocks for Net-a-Porter debuting in January! They will range in price from $750 to $4000. Not bad considering some bridal frocks can sky rocket up to $10,000!

No specific details about the dresses except for some dress that People.com released!

If I had to choose one, I'd choose the 2nd one for a more formal wedding or the 5th one and pair it with wrist gloves, fascinator, and vintage blue pumps!

Diamond Debate - Jessica Simpson's Engagement Ring!


So....what do you really think of Jessica Simpson's new engagement ring?

People.com released this picture of the engagement ring and people have their opinions about the non-diamond proposal prop. The ring itself is HUGE with a 5-carat center ruby and 5-carat pear shaped diamonds sandwiching the red stone. And it is all set in yellow gold?

That is the part that confuses me, the ring looks so...well it's not my cup of tea. To her new husband-to-be's credit, the ruby IS her birthstone. But in my opinion, birthstones are meant for anniversary's or jewelry symbolizing your kids birthdays.

On the other hand, I do love a large canary yellow diamond! Jennifer Lopez also once had a pink diamond engagement ring from Ben Affleck! (And we all know how that ended!)

Er, sorry Future Mr. Nick Lachey, nice gesture, odd ring choice!

Oh for reference, here is Jessica Simpson's FIRST engagement ring. Kind of similar no? Which do you prefer?