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Monday, February 28, 2011

2011 Oscar Makeup Favorites!

I always love watching the Oscars not only because I love movies, but also for all of the gorgeous hair & makeup!  The gowns and jewels are 2nd on my list ;)

This year we saw a lot of dress color and also plenty of brown/bronze smokey eyes and red lips!  Award season usually sets the tone for the year's makeup trends.  I must say, I'm excited to recreate some of the beautiful looks.  

With so many to chose from it was hard to pick the top 5!  Chanel was responsible for many of these flawless beauties.  Other favorites included; Halle Berry, Melissa Leo, & Hailee Steinfield.  I loved Hailee's age appropriate makeup!  

Jennifer's beauty breakdown coming soon!


Mila's Beauty Breakdown:
Face: For a flawless canvas, her makeup artist Tracey Levy prepped Mila's skin with Lancôme Teint Miracle Lit-from-Within Foundation ($37), then applied Blush Subtil in Sheer Amourose ($30) to the apples of Mila's cheeks.

Eyes: Mila's eyes received a double dose of shadow. Levy layered shades from Color Design 5 Pan Palette in Coral Crush ($48) and Color Design Eye Shadow in Impress on the lids, and lined Mila's top and bottom lash lines with Le Crayon Khôl EyeLiner in Black ($25). She finished with two coats of Hypnôse Waterproof Custom Volume Mascara in Black ($25) on both the upper and lower lids.

Lips: Levy used Color Fever Gloss in Blazing Pink ($26), followed by La Laque Fever Lipshine in Lucent Nude ($27).

From Anne's makeup artist, Kate Lee: 

“For a base, I used CHANEL Vitalumiere Fluid Makeup in Limpide, which I used throughout the show. For concelear, I used Kanebo Brush Type Concealer in CB 1 Light. To create a fresh glow on her cheeks, I used CHANEL Joues Contraste Blush in Fresque, and defined cheek bones with Kevyn Aucoin The Sculpting Powder in Medium. I created a black line created with Bobbi Brown longwear gel liner in Black Ink. The eye socket was defined withIllamasqua Powder Eye Shadow in Truth, and I applied CHANEL Inimitable Mascara in Noir. On her lips, I used CHANEL Rouge Coco Lip Colour in Rivoli, and lightly powdered over her mouth for a matte effect. In between changes I used By Terry Rose Salve to remove lip colors and keep lips fresh.”

From Michelle's makeup artist, Jeanine Lobell:  “Michelle’s skin is so fresh and beautiful. I applied CHANEL Vitalumiere Aqua Ultra Light Skin Perfecting Makeup in B10, which allows her skin to shine though the makeup, creating a fresh look. I set the makeup with CHANEL Natural Finished Press Pressed Powder in Translucent 1. For eyes, we went for a light, ethereal smoky look mixing the shades in the CHANEL Quadra Eyeshadow in Smoky Eyes. I used the silvery shade as a base, and then used the pewter shade, taking it from the lash line up into the crease, adding shape to the eye. I then smudged the same shade in the lower lash line. I used the black shade, blended into the pewter, as a liner. I applied a few individual lashes in the center, and a lot of CHANEL Inimitable Waterproof Mascara in Noir on the top and bottom. I used the CHANEL Precision Brow Definer in Blond Claire to define the brow. To create a glowing pink cheek, I applied CHANEL Blush Duo Tweed Effect in Pink Tweed. I mixed her lip colour, CHANEL Rouge Coco Lip Colour in Rose Dentelle, with a bit of the Vitalumiere Aqua foundation, which creates the effect of the lips blending into the face.”

Mandy's Beauty Breakdown:

Face: NARS PRO-PRIME Pore REfining Primer, NARS Sheer Matte Foundatoin, NARS Copacabana Illuminator

Eyes: NARS PRO-PRIME Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base, NARS Corfu Cream Eyeshadow, NARS Coconut Grove Eyeshadow, NARS Larger Than Life Volumizing Mascara

Lips: Red Square Velvet Matte Lip Pencil

Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Hey Jules! I just picked up some primer... how long do you let it set before you apply your foundation? xo- Melinda

I let my primer sit for a couple of minutes before applying foundation. If it still feels tacky, wait a minute longer. I will usually take those few minutes to work on my brows. Hope this helps!

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Tuesday, February 8, 2011

Hot Makeup Trend for 2011

Only Line Your Top Lid with Liquid Liner:

While the smoky eye isn't going anywhere, here's a look that's equally sexy but a bit crisper. Try the combination of big lashes and liquid liner. Here, January Jones wears a hint of pinkish/champagne shimmery shadow in the inner corners of her eyes for extra brightness.  I have rocked this look since the 90's and I still love it! This sexy look started in the late 40's and was called the "doe eye".  Pair with a red lip, and you have pin up makeup.  For a modern twist, trade out the red for nude or even pink.

Wednesday, January 26, 2011

Winter Dry Skin

My skin has been so dry lately it actually hurts.  Some of you may know that I have eczema on my face and extremely dry skin everywhere else.  But for some reason, this winter literally hurts!  So I thought, I wonder if anyone else is having any dry skin trouble as well.  Just in case- here ya go!

A few great remedies & products I have been using are:

Neutrogena Body Oil  $8
Lavender Baby Oil  $3
Skin Nanny  $49
Omega 3,6,9 capsules  $6
After I shower, before I towel dry, I use the Neutrogena Body Oil everywhere.  Using this while your skin is still moist is key.  The oil will lock in the moisture while it's adding more.  Next step, pat try.  You don't want most of the oil on the towel, so take it easy.
For the days where my skin is so tight it hurts, I take a nice moisturizing bath with Lavender Baby Oil.  I usually combine this with a bath bomb from Lush.  I use Lavender for the aroma therapy and the oil is once again locking in the moisture.  I can almost hear my skin sigh with relief.  You can usually find this in the baby area.  Also a very important side note:  DO NOT EVER USE BABY OIL TO REMOVE EYE MAKEUP.  The oil can fog your lens and cause blindness.
For my dry face, I love Skin Nanny from Lush.  This is not a cheap product but a little goes a long way & it's worth money. Starflower oil moisturizes and hydrates your skin with omega 6 oils and nutritious fatty acids. Vitamin C and E come naturally with almond and hibiscus oils.  The girls at Lush will provide you with a sample and I suggest you try it before you buy it.  But you will be hooked! This works well at night before bed.  Your skin cells repair the most when you are sleeping, hence the name "beauty sleep".  The powerful product will also keep your skin looking young & soft.
Last but certainly not least, moisturizing from within.  I like the Spring Valley brand that contains every oil I think it could.  I'm sure there are plenty of brands that are great, I just happen to use this one currently.  This is not only great for your skin, hair, nails, & joints but also great for your brain functions and heart health.

You can find everything here at your local drug store.  Skin Nanny can be found at the amazing Lush stores online or in person.  I hope this helps your skin be happier too!

Tuesday, January 25, 2011

Named One of the BEST! 2011 Bride's Choice Winner Press Release:


Savannah, GA – January 25, 2011 - WeddingWire, the nation’s leading wedding technology company, is thrilled to announce Dollface by Jules has been selected to receive the prestigious annual WeddingWire Bride’s Choice Awards™ 2011 in Beauty & Health.  This is the 2nd consecutive year they have been selected to receive this coveted award!     

Recognition for the Bride’s Choice Awards™ 2011 is determined by recent reviews and extensive surveys from over 750,000 WeddingWire newlyweds. Our past clients are among those that shared their experiences on WeddingWire, the largest wedding review site in the nation. 

Dollface by Jules stands among the top five percent of wedding professionals in the WeddingWire community, representing quality and service excellence within the wedding industry. Awards were given to the top wedding professionals across 20 service categories, from wedding venues to wedding photographers, and were based on the overall professional achievements throughout the past year. 

“WeddingWire is honored to celebrate the success of the top-rated wedding professionals within the WeddingWire community,” said Timothy Chi, WeddingWire’s Chief Executive Officer. “With the annual Bride’s Choice Awards™ program, WeddingWire has the unique opportunity to recognize the best wedding professionals across the US and Canada. We applaud Dollface by Jules for their professionalism and dedication to enhancing the wedding planning experience last year.” 

We are happy to announce that Dollface by Jules is among the very best in Beauty & Health within the WeddingWire Network, which includes leading wedding planning sites WeddingWire, Martha Stewart Weddings, Project Wedding and Weddingbee. We would like to thank our past clients for nominating us to receive the Bride’s Choice Awards™ 2011. 

For more information, please visit the Dollface by Jules' WeddingWire Storefront today to read all the 5 star reviews at www.weddingwire.com/biz/dollface-by-jules-savannah/ae5eb457d1e0dce5.html.

For more information on the Bride’s Choice Awards™ 2011, please visit www.WeddingWire.com.