..To Get My Rocks Off..)

That's how i'm loosing my writing skills..since i've passed my examinations at the university this February i had almost two weeks for myself..just to horse around, see friends, do some little things i never really have time for, get back to writing lyrics, listen to all those music i've downloaded and many other pleasant things. My mind has cleared up a bit. Now it's time to look for a job..haha until next June (when i'll be passing my exams again). Wow, i wasn't supposed to say all that..I just wanted to show you guys some pictures i've took as a photographer and make-up artist with the help of my friend Uliana (who had her first experience as a model) while we were hanging around at my appartment cause it was so damn cold outside. Don't be too strict in judjing our professional skills - we're not magicians, we're only studying!)

ARR!-TERR!-TONN!

Gemma Arterton, 24, actress
A great example of a beautiful woman

Ke$ha's super-strange outfits.

I love extravagancy. For me it's not about fashion, it's about style, about expressing your inner personality. But there's always a thin line between art and lack of taste..and Ke$ha doesn't feel that line. She's an absolutely sweet face and rebel, but should work out more on her outlooks. As for now it looks Ewwww..! What's your opinion on this?

 

P.S. i'm just cutious isn't that a limecrime turquoise lipstick!?

Eniko's Diamond Dip

The Model Stars in KT Auleta and Lancôme Makeup Guru Aaron de Mey's Bejeweled Pool Glide

One great thing about the relatively new creative outlet of fashion film is that it allows photographers to bring some of their most cherished images to life. KT Auleta, the director of today’s dazzling poolside spectacular, had one such image resting for years in her portfolio. “It’s a picture of a girl wearing a visor, sitting in a pool,” says the photographer-turned-filmmaker, whose work has appeared in i-D, Vogue Russia and Self-Service.  “She’s smiling, you can really see her skin, and she looks filled with such spirit. I always wanted to do something more with that photograph.” To work this potent visual into the glittery splashy short film you see before you, set at a swimming pool on the Gold Coast, Long Island (retreat of choice for millionaires and movie stars), Auleta teamed up with celebrated makeup artist and Lancôme Creative Director Aaron de Mey, who is famous for his no-holds-barred love of high-impact color and sparkly, glossy finishes. The film’s star, Hungarian model Enikő Mihalik, is one of De Mey’s favorites—he waxes lyrical about her “elegant toughness,” “Siamese cat eyes” and “latex-like skin.”  Her jewelry comes courtesy of the Italian jeweler Bulgari. Beneath the film’s luxe, seductive shimmer lies a more subtle narrative, indicated by Auleta’s inclusion of the Anne Carson quote as the film closes. “There’s this idea of transformation through cleansing in the water,” says Auleta, “like the myth of a burning phoenix, ascending and changing.”

Aaron de Mey explains how to get Enikő's look in the film:

The black, liquid-lined feline eye was achieved using Lancôme Artliner Precision Point Eyeliner in Black. I drew the shape upward and outward to make Enikő's eyes look dynamic and slightly punk. Two sets of false lashes were applied to the top lash line and coated with Lancôme Hypnose Waterproof Custom Volume Mascara in Black to define and enhance the eye shape created with the eyeliner. For the lips I applied Swarovski crystals individually to a light layer of Shu Uemura eyelash glue. I used Lancôme Teint Miracle Natural Skin Perfection foundation to perfect and even the skin tone. The eyebrows were bleached to erase them so that the focus was shifted to the eyes. Click here to read De May's fall makeup recommendations.

P.S. Whole material was taken from a NOWNESS website which i just found yet. It's super-great so a advise you to check it out and follow!

Make Up Brands

I had this idea quite a long ago..to gather professional opinions on make-up brands. The chose is wide, but that doesn't make it easier to pick up the right item sometimes. For professionals, non-professionals, beginners or simply for people who are into this big full-fledged beauty industry. And of course i want your opinions too. As much as possible!)
The first person i asked to list her favourites was Laney Chantal, professional make-up artist from Hollywood, a Suicide Girl model. This Lady have finished CMS school and done make-up for Marilyn Manson members during the high end of low 2009 tour.

                                                           Laney Chantal for SG (c)

MAC - I love mac the most for their Full Coverage Foundation. This is good if you are not going for an all natural beauty look. It completely covers all your blemishes. When you use this, It is important that you use a lot of highlighting and shading as well, since it turns your face one flat color. Many drag queens use this product as well. MAC's bronzers are really great too. They blend very well after you apply your powder. The pigments are very popular, but I have yet to really play with them. Their brushes are really great too! I use the paint pots on Twiggy on tour. This is a cream shadow/liner that dried matte, and does not crease. The only negative feedback on these products is that MAC is on the pricey side if you are on a budget.

Make Up Forever - They have great makeup! I always use their powder on both Twiggy and myself. Their liquid foundation is insanely amazing if you are looking for a lighter, more natural look. Once, on you still feel like your face can breath and it will not cake. Their powder eyeshadows stay on all day and blend greatly. Plus they have a super large selection. They always have great false eye lashes as well. Their prices are about the same as MAC.

Nyx - Nyx is a super fun, super great, super affordable makeup line. I wouldn't suggest using their foundations, but their eye shadows, glitter palettes, cream shadows, ohmygosh everything is so great! As long as you have a great primer and foundation on, I say use this line to explore. Lots of fun. Just check it out.

Too Faced - Not only does Too Faced have the coolest packaging ever, It works great! I always use their smokey eye kit. Almost everyday. They have great. . .well everything. I have yet to have a problem with their line, and they are also affordable.

Kryolan - This is one of the best makeup lines. Ever. Not only does it supply everything for beauty, but it supplies for FX as well. My favorite thing about their foundation is that they have Hi-Def for TV! So if you are a makeup artist that works for film, this is perfect! Since it is high def, it leaves no streaks and it is super light. I also always use their matte cream. You apply this before your foundation and what it does is keep your face dry, so you don't sweat your makeup off! It works so great! For their FX, if you are into doing drag, or fun club makeups, their plastic eyebrow pencil is a must! It platers your brows to your face so you can have the look of having no eyebrows at all! I of course shave my brows, but when I do makeup on others, I always use this.

Obsessive Compulsive - All I have ever used from this line is their Lip Tar. && It is so amazing that It made my top favorite makeup brands. They are little tubes of glossy lipstick that last forever. But my favorite part about them are the choices of colors. Last year at LA IMATS I watched a demo where an artist was doing eye makeup with them! They are really wet and glossy, but they don't crease! Their pigments are super strong and stay all day/night. They cost usually around 12 dollars a tube, but last a lifetime.

Reel Creations - Reel Creations is my favorite FX company. They have pretty much everything including fake blood, scabs, dirt, facial hair, tattoos, airbrush, and eyeshadows. My favorite thing of theirs are the Reel Palettes. They are like water color palettes, except you mix them with 99% alcohol. That way the colors will stick all day weather or not you sweat or not. You use these colors for infections, coloring prosthetics, old age, freckles, etc.

Wolfe Brothers - Wolfe brothers is my favorite brand for flamboyant makeups and body painting. It is just like watercolor, but for your body. They have a neon, backlight, metallic, and natural palette. Seriously, there is endless possibilities with these. They run about 20 dollars a palette, but are worth so much more (in my opinion)

P.S.

I'll add a few make-up brands to what Laney had already mention:

Make-Up Store -  I first time saw Make-Up Store a few years ago, even before MAC has been opened in my city. It has two lines: make-up & body. I've used both. It has very good sparkling loose powder & a great chose of naturally made faux eyelashes. I remember wearing their eyelashes for lots of time. My favourites are:

It looks spectacular! No-one will pass by without looking back at you, i promise! But it's not that easy to pt them on. You've gotta have some skills. Anyway it's worth trying. I prefer to use it with  transparent eyelashes glue by Kryolan. No matter how long are your lashes today - this glue will keep them on a right place all night long.
Also Make-up store has a very good BASE (it's called studio fondation), loose powder, a wide choice of brushes and make-up bags and lots of other tempting stuff. I absolutely LOVE strawberry body cream. It has lightest silky texture and breathtaking odour of wild-strawberries. All of these little pleasures costs quite the same as MAC.

Lime Crime - It's a must have for people who love some crazy colours on their face. It's definitely worth checking out! And it has a world-wide shipping which is free if you buy their products for more than a 100$. I absolutely love it & ordered more than a half of the current collection. Now waiting for my order to come and i try it on me & ma girls.) It has a funny package  - pink with a silver unicorn, very girlish and extravagant.

Bobbi Brown - This brand is one of my favourites. It has lot's of tempting products to buy. I love all of it. unfortunately it's not represented in my city so i can only shop for it via internet or when i'm travelling.

Ben Nye - is for theatrical and cimena make-up. It has a widest choice of products. My family friend sent me a gift pack of Ben Nye cosmetics. It has nose & scar wax, fake blood (that looks very natural), really cool make-up remover that cleanse everything, spirit gum remouver and a silver grey hair colour. So now i can transform into one of those alien models from the last Alexander McQueen fashion show any time i want.

Adorable Make-Up by Rae Morris

Mmm True Magic!

MAC, one of the most creative make-up companies, is never tired to blow up your imagination!))) Meet the new Hello Kitti collection promo video!

Alien ... Again

Retro make-up

Dior s/s 2010 make-up inspirations

This is one my all-time favourite make-up looks.

Trying on a role of Femme Fatale

bloody make-up

This is me wearing a bleeding make-up. None of my friends (exept Anette Demidova) discovered this fiction prefering the idea of natural crazyness. So i must say i've managed my job very well. Soon i'm going to perform a little more experiments. So stay tuned and be aware!
P.S. Special thanx to my friend from San Diego, CA - Sergei Ryazanov - for this awesome special fx make-up kit!

IMATS

For those who doesn't know IMATS is International Make-Up Artists Trade Show that gathers together thousands of make-up artists, vendors and enthusiasts from all over the world to discuss, display and collect the best the industry has to offer. For sure it is a point of destination for all people who would like to find out more about professional make-up, buy some new products spend a good time watching talented people creating beauty-masterpieces real time, and who knows maybe someday attend as a real pro. 
Today I've found some fine pictures from this event for you to enjoy and get inspired >>

You can attend IMATS in London (January 29-30 2011), Sydney (September 18-19 2010), Toronto (November 6-7 2010) and Los Angeles (June 26-27 2010).

P.S. For more information visit IMATS official site