Eye Candy: Photos of Our Recent Client Work

Photo by Brett Dorrian

Photo by Brett Dorrian

Photo by Brett Dorrian

Photo by Brett Dorrian

Photo by Brett Dorrian

Photo by Brett Dorrian

Photo by Brett Dorrian

Photo by Brett Dorrian

Holiday Sparkle: How to Use Glitter to Add Something Special to Your Look

By Kristine 
Studio Artist

With Christmas and New Year's Eve right around the corner I wanted to share a few suggestions for one of my all time favorite products: GLITTER. Glitter is a great, easy way to add a bit of sparkle and fun to your holiday look.

Image from Google

Product Suggestions 

Steals:

Glitter:

Graftobian glitter - $3.99 for 1/8 oz. (Midwest Makeup Supply). This comes in a variety of colors; "Fuschia" is one of my favorites.

Adhesive:

LA Splash splash proof sealer base - $6.99 (Ulta). It's colorless and comes in a tube with a sponge tip applicator for easy application.

Worth the splurge:

Glitter:

Lit glitter - $13 (Midwest Makeup Supply). I absolutely love the color "Beach Baby" for a fun twist on a natural look.

Make Up Forever star powder - $20 for 0.09 oz. (Sephora). This product is more of a high shimmer. "Black Gold" looks gorgeous with dark smokey eyes.

Adhesive:

Lit clearly liquid glitter base - $23 for 30 ml (Midwest Makeup Supply). It's clear and comes in a square bottle to dip your brush into.

*All products have been approved for the use around eyes*

Application:  Yes, glitter tends to be a bit messy to apply but I've found this method of application to be least messy. When using glitter on your eyes make sure to do your eye makeup first before foundation. Tap out a small amount of glitter on a tissue, this will make clean-up easier since you can just throw it away after use. Apply a glitter adhesive to the desired area. Glitter adhesive can also be used as a mixing medium to create glitter eyeliner. Use a dense shadow brush and dab it into the glitter. Then use a gentle patting motion to pack the product onto the adhesive. Do not use a sweeping motion because it will create a large mess, since the product won't stick to the adhesive as well. Use a large, fluffy powder brush to sweep away any excess glitter that falls out underneath your eyes, and then follow up with your regular foundation and concealer routine.

You can also incorporate rhinestones from a craft store for more creative looks. Use eyelash glue to adhere the rhinestones. I wouldn't recommend putting the rhinestones on your eyelids. These are meant to be used on skin and body (i.e. cheeks and outer corner of eye).

Removal:  The best way to remove eye glitter is to soak the glitter with a bit of warm water followed up with an eye makeup remover (such as Bobbi Brown long wear eye makeup remover, $24) or a gentle facial cleanser for your particular skin type if used on skin. Rinse until all of the glitter, adhesive, and residue is gone.

Sources:

Image from Google

sephora.com

midwestmakeupsupply.com

ulta.com

Eye Candy: Photos of Our Recent Client Work

Photo by Brett Dorrian

Photo by Brett Dorrian

Photo by Brett Dorrian

Photo by Brett Dorrian

Photo by Brett Dorrian

Photo by Brett Dorrian

Photo by Brett Dorrian

Remedies For Chapped Lips - Ask the Expert: Sabrina

Most of us deal with chapped, peeling, or cracked lips at some point. We all know this can be very painful and sometimes embarrassing.

Some of the causes can be dehydration, weather, low humidity, cold winds, and excessive licking of your lips.

I have done some research and put together a few remedies that you can try at home:

• Combine 1 teaspoon of vegetable glycerine and few drops of honey to make a paste. Apply before bed. Shelf life is 1-2 years if in a sealed container.
• Petroleum jelly can be applied anytime of the day and overnight, with immediate results. You can add beeswax for daytime protection and to protect from weather elements.
• A few other ideas:
• Rub a cucumber on your lips
• Apply coconut oil
• Apply aloe vera gel
• Drink plenty of water, which will help to keep you hydrated from the inside out.

Hope this will help you all keep your lips looking healthy over the holidays and with the changing seasons!

Credits: ehow.com, homeremediesforyou.com, makeupandbeautyblog.com

A Holiday Gift For You... $20 Off a Newly-Booked Studio Service

As a thank you to our loyal friends, we'd like to offer this token of appreciation during the season of giving. Simply print this off or mention the "Holiday Gift Certificate" deal when booking a new service appointment between now and the end of March for a savings of $20.00. Cheers!

Feel free to share this holiday promotion with friends!

Eye Candy: Dreams of Summer

These chilly temps and icy roads already have some of us longing for sunny days. In honor of warm-weather daydreams, here are a few images from a photo shoot that Brett styled this summer.

All photos courtesy of Jennifer Whalen.

Photo by Jennifer Whalen 

Photo by Jennifer Whalen 

Photo by Jennifer Whalen 

Photo by Jennifer Whalen 

Photo by Jennifer Whalen 

Photo by Jennifer Whalen 

Latest Issue of Hearten Magazine is Now Available

Photo by Jennifer Whalen

Hearten Magazine is a collaboration of members of the Independent Wedding Association, offering encouragement and ideas for your Twin Cities Wedding. In this issue, Brett Dorrian styled all of the makeup and hair for the three "Cosmopolitan Twin Cities" shoots. Well done to all of the contributing vendors!

The magazine can be viewed here. Find out more about the IWA here.

A Winter Favorite: Cream Blush - Ask the Expert: Sarah

Cream blush is one of my top product recommendations for winter. Start with a little on the pad of your finger and just dab at the apple of your cheek and blend up your cheekbone. A little goes a long way and you can always add more if you want.  It’s such an easy way to add color for winter, with a nice glowy, fresh, and hydrated look.  Most cream blushes can also be worn on your lips for a nice match.  Plus, its portability makes it easy to touch up through the day.

Give one of these a try:

Bobbi Brown Pot Rouge - $25

Revlon PhotoReady Cream Blush - $12.99

Maurice Stein, Legendary Hollywood Makeup Artist, Teaching Seminar in MN in March

Maurice Stein's Corrective/Beauty and Special Effects Seminar


March 12-15, 2013


St. Paul, Minnesota 

Brett Dorrian and Maurice Stein have collaborated to bring Maurice's 4-day seminar to Minnesota this spring. Maurice is an Academy Award-winning Hollywood makeup artist and founder of Cinema Secrets professional cosmetics.

This is an ideal opportunity for makeup artists, salon artists, cosmetology students and teachers, theater students and teachers, and theater professionals to learn from an industry legend.

Be sure to check out our full brochure here.

The fee includes all four days of the seminar, ample practice time under Maurice's direction, professional certificate of completion, and a beauty and special effects makeup kit.

Early bird registration special: Students who register by January 1, 2013 will receive a $50 gift certificate for Cinema Secrets, Maurice's signature line of products.

Attention cosmetology school educators: Any school that sends a minimum of 3 students will receive a bottle of brush cleaner, a palette knife, and a metal mixing palette to use in their makeup sanitation lessons.

Email our studio coordinator at info@brettdorrian.com to inquire about pricing and available openings, and to reserve your spot. Payment plans are available. Enrollment is limited.