Beauty News
Sam Fine Named New Creative Director of Fashion Fair Cosmetics
Celebrity makeup guru, Sam Fine, has just signed on to be the new Creative Director of Fashion Fair, a global prestige cosmetics brand for women of color. As part of his new role, Fine, who’s client list includes Iman, Queen Latifah and Jennifer Hudson, will oversee the creation of new products, expand the brand’s color pallette as well as make in-store appearances.
In a statement, Clarissa Wilson, the President of Fashion Fair comments on their newest Creative Director stating,
“Sam Fine is a true artist who understands women of color and has built an illustrious career unparalleled in the industry. His experience in the fashion editorial world with global beauty brands and celebrities will translate wonderfully with Fashion Fair, and our consumers will reap the benefits. We’re thrilled to have him with us, and you’ll be able to track his progress at www.fashionfair.com.”
Considering his own fan following, there is no doubt that Sam Fine will ignite an even broader interest in the brand, taking it to new levels.
In his own statement, Fine States,
“There’s no place I’d rather foster my creative energies. Fashion Fair was a barrier-breaking cosmetic line since its inception 38 years ago and remains a leader in prestige cosmetics for women of color.”
Vincent Longo Sale on HauteLook
Vincent Longo is up to 75% off today at HauteLook!
They’re selling liquid shadows, eyeshadow trios, eyeliner, lip liner, pressed powder and blush duos. There are some good really good products for amazing prices.
Last time they had a sale, I bought their Hydro Stick and loveee it. I’m sad they’re not selling any more of those today..
Check it out HERE
**Hautelook is a website that hosts private, online sales. It’s similar to GiltGroup. You have to register to see/buy from the sale, but I have bought from them in the past and they are totally legit. Past beauty sales have included Urban Decay, Laura Mercier, CoverFX etc..
Guest Post: Would You Consider Permanent Makeup?
People generally have a lot of questions they want answered before undergoing plastic surgery. Along with the standard questions of what procedure might be appropriate, which doctor to trust, and how to go about preparing for and recovering from surgery, one of the biggest things that people think about is the permanence of a procedure. It actually isn’t unlike the thinking that goes into getting a tattoo… basically, you need to decide whether making a permanent change to your physical appearance is a good idea or not. Websites such as aboutplasticsurgery.com have lots of information about different procedures that can probably help you to decide if you will be happy with permanent changes…. But what about permanent makeup?
What Is Permanent Makeup?
There is a procedure, officially known as “micropigmentation,” that, for all intents and purposes, permanently affects patients’ skin as if it were makeup. This almost seems impossible at first; any kind of makeup, after all, will eventually wear off. However, if you think about this procedure as something done beneath the skin rather than on the surface, it begins to make more sense.
As you probably know, your skin “pigment” is basically something that refers to its color and shade. A micropigmentation procedure actually involves poking a tiny needle into the skin many, many times to position what amounts to an artificial pigment beneath the skin. Using this type of procedure, a doctor can actually adjust the color and shade of your skin at different places on your face.
Pro: Time and Convenience
The clearest benefit of undergoing a micropigmentation procedure is convenience. Many women spend a good amount of time every morning, or before going out at night. With “permanent makeup” – around your eyes, along your eyebrows, on your cheeks, or wherever else – all of this time can be saved, and you can be ready to start your day or head out on the town at a moment’s notice.
Con: Permanence
The major deterrent, of course, is permanence, as is often the case with plastic surgery. While you will theoretically always look your best with permanent makeup, you may find that over time it isn’t the right look for you. Some women, at a certain point, prefer to allow at least some natural aging, and would worry about looking artificial with permanently polished facial features.
In the end, of course, the choice is up to you. Just be careful to research any procedure you are considering, and you will be happy with your decision.
Would you consider permanent makeup? Have you had it?
Kate Winslet’s Limited Edition Lancome Collection to Benefit Autism
Kate Winslet is teaming up with Lancome once again, but this time for a good cause! She will be releasing a small, limited edition collection to raise awareness and money for her charity, The Golden Hat. The Golden Hat is an organization which gives children with Autism the opportunity to learn to communicate effectively, and also receive education and job training. Lancome will donate up to 150,000 euros from the collection’s sales to this cause.
The Golden Hat collection will be available nationwide November 1, 2011
Win a Scholarship to Makeup School 2011
SO many people email me looking for information about makeup school scholarships. Unfortunately, there are not that many opportunities to receive one; however, The Powder Group and the Cosmix School of Makeup Artistry have teamed up to present the Kelly Gleason Scholarship for the Makeup Arts 2011 and will send one lucky applicant to makeup school for free!
What it is:
Kelly Gleason was an Emmy winning makeup artist who lost her battle with cancer in 2007. This scholarship was created to honor Kelly’s career and passion for makeup by giving others an opportunity to follow their dreams. It will award to one lucky person free entry into Cosmix School’s Production Makeup Artistry Program at their Fort Lauderdale campus.
How to Enter:
To enter you need to send in:
-a letter of introduction
-all of yourcontact information including email, phone number, street address and social networking site details
-A statement (500 word max), of why you wish to receive the scholarship.
You can email your entry to register@thepowdergroup.com with the subject heading “Kelly Gleason Scholarship”
or mail it in,
The Powder Group
315 Seventh Avenue 6B
New York, NY 10001.
Remember!
-Entries must be received no later than October 1st, 2011
-You must be 18 years or older
-You must have a high school diploma or it’s equivalent
-Entrants will be judged solely on their written expression and no previous artistry experience will be required to receive the award.
-You MUST follow the above guidelines or will not be considered for entry.
For More Information Click HERE
Illamasqua Wants to Make Sure You Look Good in Your Coffin
British makeup brand, Illamasqua has recently partnered with funeral home Leverton & Sons to provide us with one last, professionally applied makeup application after we die.
“The Final Act of Self-Expression” is a service for those who love to self-express with makeup. Why should it be any different when you’re dead? It doesn’t. Now, you have the opportunity to have a professional Illamasqua makeup artist will come to the funeral home and put your final face on for the afterlife. Lord knows you’re gonna need some bronzer.
Illamasqua’s website tries really hard to make us understand by explaining:
“The rite of passage to the afterlife has been of central importance to human culture for thousands of years. To have the best mahogany, the finest lining, the best stallions… are today chosen in tribute to the life lived. To wear the most fabulous make-up applied by a professionally trained make-up artist for your final journey is the ultimate statement of celebration.”
The service costs $720 and is only available in London.
I mean, I think I understand what they’re trying to do. It’s still weird though.
What do you think?? Would you do it??
L’Oreal Names Hugh Laurie the Face of their Male Cosmetic Line
House star, Hugh Laurie has just landed an unexpected role as L’Oreal’s new celebrity spokesman for the brand’s Men Expert line. Cyril Chapuy, global brand president of L’Oréal Paris describes the actor as”the perfect example of a modern man: genuine, uninhibited, strong and willing to pursue his passions to the end.”
Laurie, on the other hand admits that he “thought L’Oreal’s decision was “a mistake” but then, “realised that L’Oréal wasn’t looking for models, but real people with strong personalities, who are worth it … and who aren’t afraid to proclaim that using cosmetics can be a very masculine decision after all.”
Tom Ford to Release a Full Color Collection
Tom Ford is launching a full cosmetics collection!
Ford tells WWD that he loves a strong eye and mouth for night, as well has full eyebrows (“the key to a youthful look”) and that’s exactly the direction makeup artist Charlotte Tilbury went while doing the ad campaigns.
In addition to creating the line, Ford also appears in the ads alongside Ms. Stone (who looks gorgeous btw!!).
“I’m not in the ads because I’m vain,” Ford tells WWD “A lot of people still don’t know who I am, and the product sells better with me in the ads.”
The 132 piece collection will be sold in high end stores such as Bergdorf Goodman as well as some Neiman Marcus and Saks Fifth Avenue locations.
The collection looks amazing and the packaging is beautiful but with a price range from $30-$250, we’re not sure if we’ll be able to afford it.
What do you think??
Gareth Pugh Teams Up With MAC
Half of me is really excited because this could be so good while my rational, other half is already disappointed..
Gareth Pugh A/W 2010/2011
Gareth Pugh is set to team up with MAC Cosmetics to produce a color and accessories collection set to launch globally in November 2011.
MAC’s official announcement:
Today, M·A·C Cosmetics confirmed an upcoming collaboration with designer, Gareth Pugh. The brand will celebrate the partnership with Gareth next month at a cocktail party in New York City in anticipation of the global launch starting November 2011. The collection will include multiple colour products and accessories in special packaging. M·A·C has supported Gareth since he first began showing his collections nearly seven years ago.
What do you think? Are you excited about the collaboration?
Estee Lauder’s Idealist Even Skintone Illuminator Ads Released
Constance Jablonski, Joan Smalls and Liu Wen are looking fresh faced and “illluminated” in the new set of ads for Estee Lauder’s Idealist Even Skintone Illuminator. The campaign called Every Woman Can Be Beautiful celebrates the diversity of women as well as their product which has been “proven effective in all skintones.”
Makeup Artist: Tom Pecheux
Photographer: Craig McDean
