Becky Maynes Beauty Looks

February 13th, 2013

Two amazing beauty looks from Becky Maynes Photography.

Flawless purple and blue makeup on green eyes and a shimmery peach on the lips.
makeup look in blue and purple for green eyes

Sensual soft lavender for the eyelids, a soft coral for the lips.
lavender eyes and coral lips

Rachel Cantin by Geneviève Charbonneau for Elle Québec

February 13th, 2013

Rachel Cantin by Geneviève Charbonneau for Elle Québec

Magazine: Elle Québec
Photography: Geneviève Charbonneau
Model: Rachel Cantin

Love the blue and green eyeshadow together!

Rachel Cantin by Geneviève Charbonneau for Elle Québec

Amanda Hendrik by Mel Bles for Harper’s Bazzar UK March 2013

February 13th, 2013

Amanda Hendrik by Mel Bles for Harper's Bazzar UK March 2013

Magazine: Harper’s Bazzar UK March 2013
Title: How To Wear Colour
Photographer: Mel Bles
Model: Amanda Hendrik
Stylist: Sophie Forte

Anastasia Bondarenko by Jamie Nelson for Vogue Turkey February 2013

February 13th, 2013

Anastasia Bondarenko by Jamie Nelson for Vogue Turkey February 2013

Magazine: Vogue Turkey February 2013
Title: Hileli Bakişlar
Photographer: Jamie Nelson
Model: Anastasia Bondarenko
Stylist: Jennifer Fein
Makeup: Ido Raphael Zadok

The Meaning of Red and Make up

February 12th, 2013

beautiful red makeup

Using red in your make up and beauty looks can convey very powerful, exciting, dangerous and sometimes slightly scary emotions. I always feel excited at my core when I come across beauty editorials or images that play around with red in creative and innovative ways.

Red Make-up Looks:

Let’s take a look at the symbolism and meaning of the various shades of red.

red  PURE RED: Red is the color of energy, power, action and passion. Red stimulates us into action and excites the emotions. The color of sexuality from love, lust, sex to anger and revenge.

maroon swatch MAROONAbility to own ones own self power. Maroon red is on the darker end of the red spectrum and has a purple tinge to it. A mysterious shade of red that holds the warmth, action and focus of red infused with the mysteries and riches of purple. A luxurious red.

scarlet red SCARLET RED : Can indicate a person with a big ego, but also enthusiasm and a lust for life.  Scarlet contains hints of orange and is the shade of red most representative of power, often seen used for formal occasions  in military, academics and theological literature and marketing.

crimson red meaning CRIMSON : Innate creative talents, emits sensuality rather than sexuality. The color of fresh blood, a bright pinkish red with a little bit of blue in it. Strong symbolism for danger and power, yet also representative of celebration.

rustic red swatch RUSTIC RED: Quick tempered. Lighter than maroon yet also contains a hint of purple, a red on the darker end of the scale. A rusty red.

carmine red CARMINE: Indicates a person who is seeking change. Similar to a rustic red. A deep red, slightly purplish.

vermillion red VERMILION: Highlights creativity. An orange based red.

claret CLARET : Tenacious. A dark wine like red.

Backstage Eyes

February 12th, 2013

Gorgeous Dior eyes!

Christian Dior SS 08

Christian Dior SS 08

Gold glittery and black eyes Dsquared2 Fall/Winter 2012.

Dsquared2 Fall/Winter 2012

Eye magic @ Manish Arora Fall 2013

Manish Arora Fall 2013

Chunky silver glitter at Chanel.

chanel silver makeup

Black, sequins and glitter from Dior Fall Runway 2012.

Dior Fall Runway 2012

John Galliano, bright colors and golden triangle.

John Galliano