We are loving...Pinterest!

Have you discovered Pinterest yet? It is a fabulous website where you "pin" your favorite images on to virtual boards. As Violet and I find photos that inspire us, we pin them on our Makeup Inspiration or our Hair Inspiration boards. Its a great way to virtually organize our inspirational thoughts for photo shoots and real clients.


Another feature I love is your friends or people that like your "pins" can follow your boards to see what inspires you. You can develop a fantastic like minded community and inspire each other...love that!


Here are a few images from our Makeup Inspiration board....

On the right side of our blog there is a red "Follow me on Pinterest"..click it to see what inspires me or click the link at the top of the page. Request and account and start following our boards, I can't wait to follow yours and see what inspires you too! 

The Makeup Dolls can be booked for bridal, engagement, boudoir, maternity and occasion makeup and hair. Please call 650.394.4942 or email us at info@themakeupdolls.com to contact Indiana and Violet.

We are loving...Too Faced Matte Shadow Collection

Too Faced has done it again! Their palettes for each "eye" look are always perfect, and this one is just that. The new Matte Eye Shadow Collection has everything you need for that smooth, matte eye look that is always in style. From Ivory to Taupe to Deep Charcoal, this collection of shadows provides you with so many options for day and night. I love a matte shadow in the crease, especially a soft brown to create that sultry look without going too dark. I also enjoy sweeping deep charcoal and navy over my entire lid for a sexy smoky eye. Everyday you can have a different look! Just add a black liner and mascara and you are good to go. This set can be purchased at Sephora and at only $36.00, you will love this set! xo, Violet

The Makeup Dolls can be booked for bridal, engagement, boudoir, maternity and occasion makeup and hair. Please call 650.394.4942 or email us at info@themakeupdolls.com to contact Indiana and Violet.

We are loving....Tarte - LipSurgence Natural Lip Tint

After a recent browsing session at Sephora, I came across my new favorite lip product, LipSurgence by Tarte! I have never used anything from this line before but couldn't resist these the smell, feeling and colors of this lip product. They smell like fresh peppermint and glide effortlessly on the the lips with the perfect amount of color and no stickiness! 

I bought the Natural Lip Tint formulation for just a hint of color in Peaceful (the last one on the right) which is a perfect peachy nude and Enchanted (third from the left) a medium berry tone. I paired them with their Amazonian Clay 12 hour blush, which I LOVE too in Blushing Bride (plumy rose) and Exposed (nude). 




My mom came down for a visit this past weekend and made off with my Enchanted LipSurgence and Blushing Bride but I have been wearing the nude version every day. I would highly recommended :)


xo,
Indiana




The Makeup Dolls can be booked for bridal, engagement, boudoir, maternity and occasion makeup and hair. Please call 650.394.4942 or email us at info@themakeupdolls.com to contact Indiana and Violet.

We are loving....Hourglass Creme Bronzer and Blush

Now that summer is officially here, your makeup needs a change for the hot weather. Creme to Powder products are great to get a light and soft application with extended wear. Hourglass' Creme Bronzer and Blush is the perfect compact for your summer makeup bag because you have 2 colors to use for a bronze goddess look!

The bronzer is complemented by a peachy rose toned blush that can be applied to the apples of the cheeks for a fresh summer ready look! Just add a sheer gloss to complete your summer look. Here is a great look for inspiration from Allure July 2011 that we love!

xo,
Violet


The Makeup Dolls can be booked for bridal, engagement, boudoir, maternity and occasion makeup and hair. Please call 650.394.4942 or email us at info@themakeupdolls.com to contact Indiana and Violet.

We are loving...Minka Kelly

We love when we see a perfect look come together! Minka Kelly is at the Spike TV Guy's Choice Awards looking amazing with her sleek honey colored locks and natural glam makeup. She used lighter shadows to highlight and contour and added a  black liner to define, and false lashes to finish it off.  A  tawny coral lip complemented  her cobalt blue dress. This is definitely a look to emulate on your wedding day or any day in in fact!


xo,
Violet


The Makeup Dolls can be booked for bridal, engagement, boudoir, maternity and occasion makeup and hair. Please call 650.394.4942 or email us at info@themakeupdolls.com to contact Indiana and Violet.

We are Loving...Temptu Airbrush System

Almost all, well all, actually of the women we apply TEMPTU airbrush foundation to when we do their makeup have never had their foundation applied with an airbrush machine.


A few years back Violet and I purchased our first TEMPTU machine after hours and hours of product research and haven't picked up a traditional foundation since! We found for our clients offering airbrush makeup was the only way to go. We could offer the best looking finish with the bare skin feeling. Doesn't this sound like the best of both worlds? Well it is. I suppose this is so important to me because a foundation that offers coverage while still looking and feeling light is paramount to me. I hate the look and feeling of a foundation that if you scratch your skin there will be a section of your "face missing". Not okay!


So what are you to do once you have your makeup done by The Makeup Dolls and we introduce you to this makeup (since really there is no going back)? Buy your own mini version and enjoy this beautiful makeup everyday! 


The foolproof system allows you to snap on and off the various Makeup Air pods - including foundations, blushes and more. 


From TEMPTU: Professional makeup artists have always turned to TEMPTU for unparalleled airbrush technology and flawless, superior-quality results. Finally in the comfort of your own home, you can easily achieve long-lasting pro results every day. The innovative TEMPTU® AIRbrush Makeup System's sleek, compact design delivers power and control, giving you steady, precise application that's completely adjustable and results that are truly flawless. The user-friendly instruction guide and how-to DVD will steer you in enhancing your complexion to its true flawless potential.


If you live near a Sephora go in and give it a try or schedule a makeup lesson with us at our new studio in San Mateo, CA. 


xo,
Indiana


The Makeup Dolls can be booked for bridal, engagement, boudoir, maternity and occasion makeup and hair. Please call 650.394.4942 or email us at info@themakeupdolls.com to contact Indiana and Violet.

We are loving... Urban Decay Primer Potion

We have decided to start a new blog featured called "We are loving....!" because "The Dolls Recommended", well that title is just plain 'ol boring! These posts will be all about things that we are personally using that we can't get enough of. Violet and I spend a lot of time doing makeup, wearing makeup, trying out products for use in our professional kits, makeup, makeup,makeup and with all of that makeup there are certainly products that we love and know you will love too. 


First up out of my makeup bag is my new favorite lid primer, Urban Decay's Primer Potion. They call it a genie in the bottle and it is. Loaded with silicone, this product easily smooths on the lid and dries in an instant! My shadow hasn't budged, not one bit. 


I can't tell you how many women complain that their eye shadow doesn't stay on and guess what? They aren't wearing a lid primer. Primer potion or another lid primer truly is the secret to all day shadow and liner wear.


xo,
Indiana


The Makeup Dolls can be booked for bridal, engagement, boudoir, maternity and occasion makeup and hair. Please call 650.394.4942 or email us at info@themakeupdolls.com to contact Indiana and Violet.