Monday, March 15, 2010

Fabulous Finds - Creamsheen Glass by MAC

The Dolls are loving the newly relaunched Creamsheen Glass by MAC in the Too Fabulous collection! It's not very often that we come across a lip gloss that surprises us in it's uniqueness! These lip glasses have an opaqueness to them, a creamy consistency in look and feel that set them apart from all of the transparent glosses on the market. Even better? They are soft on the lips, not sticky and can be worn alone or on top of lipstick. They come in 9 stylish shades. 
xo,
The Dolls



Friday, March 12, 2010

Engagement Photos - Jaime & Maurico

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A sneak peak at the simply amazing engagement photo session of Jaime and Maurico, hair and makeup by Violet of The Makeup Dolls, of course and photography by the sublimely talented Laura Kudritzki!  Please be sure to visit Laura's website to view more of her work www.laurakudritzki.com and dream of pretty photos on your pillow tonight! More photos to come....


xo,
The Dolls

Tuesday, March 9, 2010

2010 Oscar Review


The Hollywood starlets came out to the Oscar's with a plethora of looks that kept us glued to the TV! Some of our favorite looks of the evening were Cameron Diaz, Sarah Jessica Parker, Jennifer Lopez and Miley Cyrus.

Cameron took it back with a nod to old Hollywood glamour with the gold glitzy gown and flowing locks pushed to one side a la Veronica Lake. Her makeup look was simple with black rimmed eyes, glowing skin and a spicy red lip. Rimming your eyes with black liner really makes them pop!








SJP wore an eye-catching Chanel  and accentuated her sultry lemon and silver gown with smoky lined eyes, sculpted cheeks and a nude-honey colored pout. Her hair, (yes the front was meant to be a "messy" unstructured up do), but we hoped she would have smoothed it a bit. The back, however, was lovely with a large, show stopping bun. 





Jennifer Lopez looked gorgeous in a Armani Prive ballet pink gown that showed off those famous curves. She used steel grey shadow to play up her eyes and even added white liner to the inner rim to open her eyes up. A subtle rose tone blush and lip completed the look. Her dress was such a statement maker that her makeup palette was more subdued than usual.








Miley Cyrus looked glowing in gold and her makeup and hair were flawless! We loved her smokey peach and brown shadows that were seamlessly blended. Adding a smoky brown underneath the eye made her blue eyes stand out (a great trip for you blue eyed gals). Her lip and cheek were a creamy peach hue that worked great with her skin tone. As for her coif, a natural up do was created with volume on the crown with a bit of wave to it. It looked soft and effortless which is what we love at dolls!!

xo,
Violet





Monday, March 8, 2010

Fabulous Finds - Anthropologie Bridal Gowns

Not at all makeup or hair related but....Bridal gowns from the designers of Anthropologie!?!?!? The Makeup Dolls can hardly wait to create beautiful looks for these dresses. Launching Spring 2011!
Here is a link to the article: http://www.stylecaster.com/news/7763/anthropologie-fashion-brand-to-launch-wedding-dresses



xo,
The Dolls

Friday, March 5, 2010

Makeup Doll Tips and Tricks - Why the white face?

We recently had a concerned future Makeup Dolls June bride, who was a bridesmaid in her friends wedding and had her makeup done by another artist and wondered why her face was so white in the photos? This may have been due to a simple ingredient in the foundation used - SPF. 

While SPF does wonders for our skin, it wreaks havoc on our complexions in flash photography due to it's reflective nature. How do you stop from becoming the washed-out, pasty version of your beautiful self? Purchase a foundation without SPF and apply your sun protection after your moisturizer (or buy a moisturizer with SPF in it for ease), allow to fully dry and apply foundation. 


Viola, pale face no more! Below are just a few of our favorite "non-SPF" foundations:



xo,
Indiana

Thursday, March 4, 2010

Doll favorites - Bridal Head Bands!

Headbands are the perfect alternative to tiaras, hair combs and flowers! They are super chic, modern and very up to the minute. The Dolls can certainly see wearing any of these after the wedding day too or to doll up any of us pre or post brides ;). 


Here are a few of our favorite picks from around the web. There are so many options though, you are sure to find that something just right for your taste bridal or otherwise!
We really do drool over Bando! So many pieces to choose from! http://www.shopbando.com/
Visit SIBO's shop on Etsy for some simply stunning pieces:
How about a little something blue from Lo Boheme! She's a brillant artist! Visit Lauren's shop on Etsy: http://www.etsy.com/shop/LoBoheme
xo,
Indiana

Wednesday, March 3, 2010

The Dolls Recommend - Tinted Moisturizing Lotions


The Dolls love the glow of a tan but we want it without the damage of sunbathing! So what do we use to create that "just got back from the islands" look are these two easy to use products?
DuWop Revolution is a creamy tinted moisturizing lotion with SPF that evens out complexions and adds a bronze look to any part you wish! It also dries fast and makes your skin look dewy at the same time! It comes in 2 colors and is available at Sephora.
 



Scott Barnes Body Bling is another must have for any glam dolls night out! This product imparts a shimmer and bronze glow on your skin that dries fast, evens out your complexion and leaves you looking like a goddess ready for a night on the town! This also comes in two colors, the original Body Bling is bronze and Platinum is an icy shade that gives you that illuminating aura without bronzing.


As a tip, we usually like to use the DuWop Revolution in the day and Body Bling in the evenings!
xo,
Violet, Doll Extraordinaire

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