Golden Globes: 80s Eye Trend

I saw a ton of super 80s-looking eyes on the 2015 Golden Globes red carpet (think 80s blush swept backwards...or in this case 80s eyeshadow swept backwards).  This example on Jessica Chastain is where it was done right.  It is paired with a pretty simple lip, and uses brown shades instead of black.  I saw other not-so-hot examples with a bright red lip and it was just too much toghether, unless it was for an editorial shoot, as opposed to being for the red carpet.  I will not name names but two Girls stars both had it and I thought "uh oh tone down either the lip or eye a little!"  This works not only with the lip but with the hair and wardrobe.  The clasic waves in the hair contrast it and give it some edge, and the makeup suits the dress, that to me is like a modern take on a dress Michelle Pfiefer might have worn in Scarface.  All the elements come together in this look.

Golden Globes: Modern Ethereal Glam

Diane Kruger, The Wall Group

The point of interest with this look is the frosty inner eye, and it is done right.  When there is too much frost all over the face it can look sweaty, trashy, or juvenille.  However when it is paired with all matte makeup on the rest of the face, other than the glossy lip, it looks sophisticated, and is a sublte way to pair the silver from the dress and jewelry with the makeup. The frosty ashy-shell color is brought just to the center of the eyelid as well, but is surrounded by neutral matte shadows in the mauve/brown tones, that way they don't blend to look grey.  Soft pinks/mauves in the cheek and lip pair really well with silver and natural tones on the eye, as to keep the whole look soft, without contrast in the rest of the face.  The soft waves in her hair tie the softness of the makeup in with the dress, and it comes together perfectly.

Maui Wedding Makeup

Old Hollywood glamour on Tina for her Gatsby-themed wedding
Photography by Amour Aeternus

Tina wanted a red lip and a "Gatsby" eye for her themed wedding in Maui at the Hotel Wailea.  I used lip stain, lip liner, and gloss. I went with a classic thin-winged-eyeliner and a subtle taupe in the crease of her eye, along with filling in her brows and a great compleion.

Bridal Makeup, featured on Style Me Pretty

Bridal makeup featured on Style Me Pretty
Photography: Dmitri and Sandra Photography
Styling: Maui's Angels 

There was a vintage feel to this shoot, with lots of antiques and driftwood.  There were lilacs and greys throughout the setting and so I tied these shades into the look.  Greys and purples are not necessarily a first choice on warm skintones, so it was important that I chose shades that flattered her skintone and also used some warmer pink and peach tones to warm up and blend with the lavendar and grey.

Editorial makeup for Food and Wine Magazine

Fun on Set with Ty Burrell and Viet Pham.  Men's grooming is always fun.

Maui Bridal Makeup w 3 simple adjustments

More saturation of color, with softer hair.

Less saturation of color, with more polished classic hair.

bridal makeup
Photography: Rodrigo Moraes

Red lip, with polished classic hair.

Maui Bridal Party Look

I used neutral matte shadows to contour Stephanies eyes.  I applied a soft bronze shimmer under her eyes to give a softer more bohemian look as opposed to more of a crisp classic look.  The strategically placed bronzer with the bright peachy pink lip went together beautifully on her skintone.

bridal party makeup, Maui