Teach Me Tuesday- Makeup from NYFW

Teach Me Tuesday

is a new addition to Artists Within's blog and we are so very excited!

We will introduce to you the latest hair, makeup and wardrobe and teach you how to mimic the looks we are seeing in magazines, runways and on TV.

This model was seen in "The Row" fashion show.

"THE ROW, a luxury apparel and accessories brand by Ashley Olsen and Mary-Kate Olsen"

This look is all about the luminous, fresh face.  If only we could all wake up looking like this!

Here are a few simple rules to follow to achieve the look:

1) Since we are at the final stages of winter, start considering switching your foundation to a tinted moisturizer. Not only do you get the added moisture, you will also get the SPF to protect your skin from sun damage in the months to follow.
 Try our Mineral Sheer Tint ($50.00) ; Alternatively, try mixing liquid Illuminator ($50) into your foundation to achieve this glow!

2) To contour your cheek bones and warm up the face, use our Cream Blush in Bronzage ($23).  Just apply with your fingers, blend out the edges and you're ready for Spring! 

A simple rule to remember: Cream products on Cream products; Powder on Powder.

For more photos of The Row's Spring/Summer 2012 collecting seen at NYFW, click here

Now onto one of our favorite decades...

The 60's

ERIN FETHERSTON

Get inspired by the decade that brought us PVC box dresses, pillbox hats, gogo boots, Twiggy and Peace, Love and Freedom.
   

1)  Charcoal smudged eyes -  Start off with eye base  ($21) to prevent any creasing. Press grey or black shadow into your lid blending slightly up and out, line your lids with black cake liner ($23) and finish with volume mascara ($26) 

      2)  Line lips with a bare lip pencil ($21). A peachy pink- #18 lip rouge $26 -is the right color for this lip!

                      3) Lightly dust the apples of your cheeks using a blush color similiar to your lip color. Try using Sheer Satin blush ($26) in Whisper Apricot. Or alternatively, pick up our 6 shade blush palette ($35) for all your "blushing" needs!

Tip: By PRESSING shadow into our lids instead of brushing it on, we prevent messy fallout especially when working with darker tints.

To view more of Erin Fetherston's spring/summer 2012 collection, click here 

2 very contrasting looks but with the proper colors, tools and products both looks can be achieved with minimal effort!

Happy Valentines Day Everyone!

Much Love From, 

The Artists Within Ladies xo

Check out what's being worn on the streets in New York, a fashion capital!

  

A dose of NYFW for you

 New York Fashion Week has arrived!

We've showcased some of our fave looks; one's that we can't wait to see more of this Spring!

Hair, Makeup and Garb, get ready!

MAKEUP

The Row's runway makeup demonstrated that less is more with this illuminated base, contoured cheeks and natural lip. *Hearts a Flutter*

Erin Fetherston took us back in time with this 60's, MOD inspired look.

HAIR

Wes Gordon made the traditional pony tail a little more pretty with soft waves. 

L.A.M.B  exaggerated the conventional bun atop her model's heads to go with her rocker chic collection.

DERNIER CRI

Calvin Klein's collection oozed with femininity. Nude "color-blocking" leaves room to play up your makeup and accessories with bright, bold colors!

Loving the patterns this season, Proenza Schouler made a stunning outfit that any fashionista would drool over! 

AND.....

We are introducing a new addition to our blog! Please check back every Tuesday for "Teach Me Tuesday's"

We'll dissect all the latest and greatest trends and show you how to re-create them!

Much Love From,

The Artists Within Gals xo

Important Information for Fashionista's

Wow! So much is going on at ARTISTS WITHIN this week!

Our full time makeup diploma students are busy working away on their final practical exams ; only 3 days left of class! Good Luck!

Parlour Magazine is doing a fashion show at Trib Steakhouse tomorrow, our top artists will be on location doing makeup.  

You definitely do not want to miss it!

 Get your tickets online by visiting www.parlourlife.com 

Also, have you ever heard of CRAVE? Not the cupcakes, but instead "The Ultimate Guide to women-owned businesses, featuring more than 100 entrepreneurs you need to know"

CRAVE Calgary is a savvy guide devoted to showcasing local businesses owned by women. Because Artists Within is just that, we are featured in this handy little guide!

We have them available for purchase ($20)  at Artists Within (#306, 822 11Ave SW), or send us an email for a special order artistswithin@shaw.ca!(shipping fee's may apply)

Get your CRAVE guide to learn all about the trendiest, most hip businesses that are operating right here, in Calgary! Not only that, but with this guide you will receive CRAVE discounts! 

Now, Wednesday wouldn't be the same without us bragging about our graduates and the cool things they have been up to! 

So here goes! Alyssa graduated from our full time makeup diploma course in October.

Here she is busy working on AWI Model, Jessica Nunez for a shoot with Kelly Mulner.

The finished product is beautiful! Great work both Artist and Model!

That's all for now friends, but stay tuned for our Fashion Friday posting where we will be talking about a little fashion week that is starting tomorrow...

Much Love From,

The Artists Within Team xo

JUST RELEASED!

Last week, one of our top model's Bronwyn shot for Calgary Fashion's Love Prevails February Valentine's banner with the amazing team at Calgary Fashion, with Linda Sui as Creative Director. Check out the photos from the shoot, and watch this video, pretty deadly! 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fMfVPtIiyhw

Photographers: Fela Dales & Alexandra Beraru

Hair and Make-up: Douglas Cressman

Stylist: Linda Sui Lem

Assistants: Arielle Kiser & Ato Baako

Model: Bronwyn McDonald (Artists Within)

XO B

RECAP

Wow, what a crazy few weeks its been since we have been back in the offices! Our models have been working nonstop building portfolios, shooting for magazines and blogs, as well as working on their walks for all of the upcoming shows! Firstly, we would like to introduce two new male models that have joined the AW Models International team. Both Kyle and Erik worked great in front of the camera when they shot with Vanessa before christmas, check out the photos we just recently received! 

Take a look- 

KYLE

ERIK

What do you think? Smokin' right!?

For booking contact: awmodels@artistswithin.com

Now I know you may be thinking we only have good looking new male talent, but that is definitely not the case! Check out our development models Liza and Magda in recent shoots- totally killing it! 

LIZA

Recent Kelly Mulner Shoot

MAGDA

Shoot with Vanessa

One of our top model's Laura recently shot for the Bridal Guide here in Calgary. We haven't seen all the images yet, but the ones we have, wow! She makes one beautiful bride!

Take a look- 

LAURA

For Bookings Contact: awmodels@artistswithin.com

Last week at Artists Within, the session styling class were all fortunate enough to receive instruction from one of Kevin Murphy's practicing session stylists. The girls learned many different styles and techniques for using all the different amazing products that Kevin Murphy offers. This is one line that we absolutely love, not to mention it is paraben-free and solely used for session styling. We brought two AWI models in for the girls to work with while David was teaching, and the end result turned out very cool! Check out Bronwyn and Kaitlyn with the graduated class of session stylists, and Kevin Murphy educator David!

BRONWYN

Educator David with student tying knots

KAITLYN

Students applying product to hair

FINISHED PRODUCT

Thank you to Bronwyn and Kaitlyn from AW Models International for lending their beautiful locks!

For Bookings Contact: awmodels@artistswithin.com

Here we go bragging again....

Here we go bragging again about our students and the awesome work they do 

But you can't blame us. We are so very proud of our students and alumni; we want you all to know about it! And looking at their work, you'll understand why we brag so often.

Artists Within Alumni, Amelia busy working away on set creating this flirty photo! Utilizing everything she was taught about black and white photography and the importance of the makeup application. Great job Amelia! You've got mad makeup skills!

Makeup By: Amelia Frank, Model: AW Model International Samantha Photographer: Kelly Mulner

Amelia graduated from our full time makeup diploma program in October 2011, receiving distinction on her International certificate exam and is now a freelance artist for Stila Cosmetics.

Next up is Artists Within's Alumni Angela. Angela graduated from our full time makeup diploma program with Amelia in October 2011. She too has worked with Kelly Mulner to create an edgy, 90's inspired look on AW Models International, Kaitlin.

Makeup and hair: Angela Syrie, Model: AW Models International Kaitlin, Photographer: Kelly Mulner

Angela currently works at a Clinique counter in Sears, educating others on skin care and makeup application using her knowledge learned at Artists Within. Beautiful work Angela!

Now on to another Alumni who will be continuing her education with Artists Within in February. Vered graduated from our Full time makeup diploma program in December 2011, completed the airbrushing certificate program in January 2012 and will be starting our Advanced Makeup Diploma Program starting in February.

With the drive to build a phenomenal portfolio, Vered has worked with Kelly Mulner to help her achieve portfolio photo's that are eye catching and show stopping!

Makeup: Vered Amir Model: AW Models International Jessica Photographer:Kelly Mulner

With photo's like these, Vered, you are setting the bar high for other competing artists. Great work!

And last but certainly not least, Artists Within Alumni and Artist, Satoko Suzuki.

Satoko graduated from our full time makeup diploma program, session hair styling diploma program,  advanced makeup diploma program and completed our airbrushing certificate course in 2011. Now working in Calgary, Alberta as an artist both free lance and on Artists Within's Artist Management team. Satoko has done makeup and hair for many different photographers, events, magazines, etc.

Her latest work can be found in Parlour Magazine for this MOD editorial shoot available for download below. Groovy!

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Makeup by:Satoko Suzuki (Artists Within) Photography by:Wilkosz and Way Hair by: Lindsey Larson (Hedkandi Salon) Art Direction and Styling by:Leah Van Loon

Our Alumni are true examples of success in the industry!

If you are interested in becoming a student at Artists Within, please contact us! We love what we do and we love helping our students to get where they want to be in the fashion industry!

Much Love,
The Artists Within team of braggers xo

No Pictures!

It was brought to my attention that for some reason upon posting last weeks Fashion Friday blog all about this years Pantone color, the images didn't post. Someone dropped the ball in cyber space and an error was made.

So here is the images from last weeks blog. So sorry for the error!

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Let's start by defining what a "PANTONE COLOR" is and how it works.

"Pantone is a standardized color matching system, utilizing the Pantone numbering system for identifying colors. By standardizing the colors, different m

anufacturers in different locations can all reference a Pantone numbered color, making sure colors match without direct contact with one another."

Every year, a different color is deemed the "Pantone Color of the Year", this is how it's decided...

"The color of the year selection is a very thoughtful process. To arrive at the selection, Pantone quite literally combs the world looking for color influences. This can include the entertainment industry and films that are in production, traveling art collections, hot new artists, popular travel destinations and other socio-economic conditions. Influences may also stem from technology, availability of new textures and effects that impact color, and even upcoming sports events that capture worldwide attention."

Now that you know what a pantone color is and how it is chosen, it's time to tell you what this years pantone color is *DRUM ROLL PLEASE*.....

If you haven't noticed already, 2012 is going to be a VIBRANT year! Tangerine has been dominating window displays, magazines, and runways! Being a bright, bold color some of us may be too intimidated to put wear TANGERINE clothing, makeup or hair. But fret no more! Artists Within has put together some makeup, hair and clothing ideas to introduce you to TANGERINE and allow you to drift off into a fluffy cloud of tangerine colored threads and strands, bold lips, brights eyes and traffic stopping cheeks!

This energizing color will add a bright punch to those beaufitul peepers, especially those blued eyed gals- remember your complimentary colors!

All TANGERINE products are available online, in-store or by emailing makeup@artistswithin.com

Tangerine locks can be high maintenance. Marcia Cross and Christina Hendricks have commited to wearing the bold color and we LOVE IT! It's bright, it's sassy, it's fun but still has a classic beauty to tell!

These two lassies have slightly different tones of tangerine, unique to their individual qualities.

Once you commit, you will love it! Be brave and try it! Pick up your phone, call your color tech and tell them that you want your hair to be the PANTONE COLOR OF THE YEAR!!

Clothing is certainly less commital than coloring your hair. Crystal has tips on how to wear tangerine and what to pair it with

Start with the dress to add a PUNCH of color! This will be your accent color.

To keep it more casual (and warm) pair it with these leggings...

This jacket...

And these adorable little wedge mules...

So go to the salon, color your hair, get online to WWW.SHOPBOP.com , get the garb, come to Artists Within, call/email us to get your tangerine makeup and you are good to go! You will make the PANTONE people so proud!

Happy Thursday, almost Friday!

Much Love,

THe Artists Within "Tangerine" Team xo