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The Secret to Beautiful Flawless Skin

There is a secret to it. Trust us, even models don't wake up looking this good!

It's the little tricks of the trade we are about to let you in on....

Don't underestimate the simplicity of moisturizing, this is start to it all. 

Slather it on day and night!

Primer is key, once you try it you will never ever go without! A pea sized amount over the top of your moisturizer will:

lock in moisture

prevent makeup absorbing throughout the day 

keep the skin fresh and dewy all day long

 Want to turn up the glow...

Here's my favourite combo:

Add half BB Cream to half liquid Illuminator

Apply over the face focusing on the areas that need coverage. For additional highlight add a touch of illuminator in 'Champagne' to cheek bones, brow bone and temples.

Next step is to conceal any under eye darkness or redness

And finish off with a dusting of translucent powder. Apply to t-zone only to keep that dewy sheen going strong. 

FYI - I'm in love with this powder, it is so fine and soft, like nothing I've ever felt before! Sets without looking heavy or powdery, perfect for this fresh dewy look.

AW03 Maquillage Translucent Powder

And then tell everyone you just woke up looking like this!

6 simple steps is all it takes...

Stay tuned to our blog - weekly posts are coming your way

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Spend your tax return in a *FLASH*

You were a good fashionista

filing your taxes on time

and now you have a fat

cheque burning a hole in

your proverbial (harem) pant pocket

Harem Pants: Eileen Fisher

Need suggestions on how to spend it?
Thought so.

L-R: Just female dagman convertible leather jacket, In too deep jumpsuit
Available on Nastygal.com

L-R: Desert Crush Necklace, Kate Moss paper doll book

Sol Sanna Tally lace up sandal

If you have a little extra? Throw in a leopard print kimono...

Wild Thing Kimono

And like that your tax return is spent and your closet is replenished!
You're welcome.

Mad Love

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Pretty Pastels

Pretty Pastels in Sorbet Shades

This is one of of our favourite makeup trends at Artists Within this season and something that everyone can pull off! It's the perfect way to look fresh & youthful yet is easy breezy to create. 

The trick with this look is to keep it simple. Start with a wash of colour over the lid:

Use a brush with long bristles and blend all over the lid from lash line to brow bone and then under the lower lashes. One colour is all it takes. 

Contrast your eye colour to make it pop. Brown eyes look great in blues and greens, green eyes in purples and blue eyes are fantastic with a wash of orange. 

When completing the face be sure to stick to the same intensity of tints so that one colour does not fight with another. Everything should be in harmony together. 

Play around with colour combinations, what you think may clash, in pretty pastel shades can look soft and playful. Soft shades of pink are a great go to lip colour for this trend, play within the realm of nude pinks to soft candy pinks. 

Think pretty, think girlie, think of sorbet and just have fun!

Tis the season for pretty pastels

&

Stay tuned to our blog - weekly posts are coming your way

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The Wednesday

Once upon a time, 
a blonde Fashionista stumbled upon a shoulder bag 
so perfectly constructed and designed 
- not too big, not too small, not too bold, not too subtle -  
she had to blog about it.

Behold the 

3.1 Phillip Lim Wednesday Flap Shoulder Bag!

3.1 Phillip Lim

L-R: Blk-Wht, Gry-Lime

L-R: Ultramar, Sand, Black

Confident construction & Diaphanous details

The attributes of  'The Wednesday' were not accidental. 

Much Love,

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Teaser: Photo Shoot Alert!

Last week, students from our

Advanced Makeup Diploma program

slaved away for hours to create 

what could be one of 

the coolest shoots Artists Within has seen

in the academy!

A big shout out to Paulina Ochoa

for her mad photography skillz

model: Ashley @ AW Models Int'l

This is In-cred-ible!

Skeleton makeup was done by Arielle.

Graduate of our makeup diploma (w/ Int'l certificate)

Session Hair Styling diploma

Special FX Diploma

 Advanced Makeup Diploma

and 

Airbrushing

model: Alexa @ AW Models Int'l

Stunning!

Makeup by: Nikki

Graduate of our makeup diploma (with int'l certificate)

Session hair styling

Advanced makeup diploma

and

Airbrushing

Model: Elle @ AW Models Int'l

So cool!

Makeup by Victoria

Graduate of makeup diploma (Int'l certificate)

Advanced makeup and

Airbrushing

If you are interested in becoming a makeup artist

and attending Artists Within Makeup Academy,

Please contact us,

We'd love to chat with you!

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Teach Me Tuesday-Celebrity makeup for the everyday gal

If you missed Friday's post, shame on you!

Consider yourself out of the loop because

today we are teaching all you how to 

achieve red carpet looks

at home!

Solange Knowles

Check it

Anne Hathaway

Allure.com

Start with a flawless, perfectly concealed base

Keep the look minimal

A dash of pale pink on the apples of your cheeks

A grey lilac hue swept across the lids with

a slight winged liner.

False lashes to add glamour and drama

And finish the look off with a matte rose

lip color

Ta-da! You are Red-Carpet ready, or whatever

The new 'It' girl

Jennifer Lawrence

fashionmagazine.com

A slate blue smokey eye is the focal point for this look.

Keep it that way by keeping everything

else mute.

A dewy base is achieved with a cream highlighter,

a natural peach blush is applied

and a super-sweet frosted pink lip color

is the icing on this cake!

Kerry Washington, a true beauty!

Bellasugar.com

A fresh base kept dewy with cream highlights

A berry toned blush

Shimmery pink lids complimented by

a soft taupe crease

Chocolate brown liner, set to last, with 

golden brown shimmer powder.

Add a rosy pink lip 

and call it a day!

Sultry Salma Hayek

gotceleb.com

Dewy base was the trend this year

at the Academy Awards

Apricot cheeks with shimmering nude lips

Add a neutral lid with a dab of gold in the centre

Follow with a heavy, smokey crease and blend(!)

Line the eyes with a gel or cream liner

to cause a spectacle

4 looks to try at home,

get to it!

Much Love From,

Artists Within XO

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Need to know: Vacation ready makeup tips by Tara Anand

If you missed BT Calgary yesterday morning because you were,

a) Still sleeping

b) Already at work (!)

c) Running around trying to get out the door for work

d) Both a and b

Don't worry, you can watch it right here, right now!

So grab a cup of joe, have a seat and enjoy the show...

http://video.citytv.com/video/detail/2191200973001.000000/beach-skincare-and-makeup--feb-26th/

Now go book a vacation!!!!

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The Artists Within 'beach combers' XO

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Full Time Makeup Diploma (international certificate) starting March 20/13

Fashion Styling Diploma  starting March 20/13

Special FX Diploma starting April 24/13

Advanced Makeup Diploma starting April 22/13

Airbrushing certificate starting April 3/13

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Teach Me Tuesday: Fashion Friday how-to's

Friday is translating into Tuesday

You know, minus the pleasant prospect of Saturday.

Today, we're dissecting the looks from Friday's

post and showing you how the 

pro's do it

Starting with Moschino's look

Electric eyeliner made its presence known on 

the bottom lash line...

A fresh base with subtle warm contour, natural

groomed brows, and a pristine pout

allowing the eyes to steal the runway.

As seen on Moschino models.

Artist: Hannah Murray (art + commerce)

How to: 

Apply foundation only where needed to ensure your natural glow isn't masked.

Add an understated illuminator to your foundation for a little sparkle

Groom brows with a disposable, clean, mascara wand to achieve the natural shape.

Keep 'em in place with a little brow gel/wax or a light hold hairspray

Slap on your fave lip balm to add some moisture

Line the bottom lash line and water line with 

an electric blue, volatile violet or intense tangerine

Remember to set your liner with a matching eyeshadow color

or a translucent powder

to ensure in-to-the-night wear

Missoni's runway look had the gab doing all the talking!

A juicy punch of color makes us think of

tropical flavored candies and rainbows!

A heavily highlighted, dewy, base,

exaggerated brows, no-shadow lid and

a light coat of mascara

lets the mouth do all the talking for this

look seen on Missoni's SS2013 runway

How to:

For heavy highlight, use a liberal amount of liquid or cream highlighter, apply

to all areas you want to accentuate

ie: Cheek bones, above brows, chin, jaw line.

For a more faint highlight, mix it in with your foundation only

Add a pale pink contour to emphasize the cheek bones even further

Groom brows, making sure to exaggerate the shape with your pencil and powder to maintain the look

Offer restraint when apply mascara. The look calls for natural lashes (try brown to keep it  über organic looking)

Line your lips to avoid any bleeding of lip color. For longer wear, color them in using the lip pencil. Put your desired lip color on top.

The face chart above shows that the artist, Lucia Pieroni, uses a highlight

around the mouth for an instant pout plumper, sans needles

Finding face charts for Peter Som's runway makeup was

damn impossible!

We'll have to settle on a backstage shot...

Artist, Tom Pecheux, makes sure to keep the

focal point on the baby blues by muting

the rest of the look.

With next-to-no-makeup visible, all 

eyes are on, well, the eyes.

Colors reminiscent of a shirley temple

or a blue lagoon.

How To:

 Follow the same base and brow steps from the Moschino look

Light foundation, natural groomed brows, lip balm.

 Start with an eye base (primer) to make certain all pigments

show true color when placed on the lid

To make this look translate to the street, apply the crease color no higher than the crease.

Delicately dust the lightest shade all around the eye 

Give it a try now and you'll be spring ready for whenever it decides to stick around!

Much Love From,

Artists Within 'artists' XO

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A girls guide to The Sale Rack pt1

If you are an avid shopper, like us,

and strolling through the mall or online

is a form of therapy for you, then you

know how quickly your hard earned money can go

to seasonal trends, must-have basics 

and everything in between

Enter: Buyers Remorse

Jessica Alba for InStyle

What many fail to recognize is, that eventually

everything will go on sale to make room for

 new collections, seasons and stock

This means rarely, if ever, do fashion victims have to pay full price!

All it takes is a little patience and some acceptance that

if your prized piece sells out it will 

become a fond distant memory.

Try to remember, it's just stuff
and there is always more of it

Sale hunting has become our new favorite sport;
scouring the sale sections have proven
to be well worth the time
stumbling upon 20-75% off deals,
$6 pair of pants ($regular 34), $11 sweater (regular $49), and the
best one yet $8 dress (regular price $79)

The best deals will be found at the end of seasons
or a closing out sale
Attend closing out sales often as they
tend to pull stock out of the back that wasn't
out on the floor just yesterday
Words of shopping wisdom: 
Do not limit yourself to just a one or two stores
Many stores carry similar trends so shop around

Fashion Misters, closing out sales and end of season sales
are your calling!
Finding quality mens clothing at a frugal price
can be daunting at the best of times,
so be sure to hit up the sale racks first

Vow to never (or rarely) pay full price for your fave pieces
Save your hard earned skrilla' for a celebratory adult beverage
after you score mega deals 

Happy Shopping Fashion Addicts!

Much Love From,

Artists Within 'deal hunters' 
XO

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