Playing Makeup with Jill Belland on BT

Introducing the launch of AW03 Maquillage

The buzz is flying around the offices of Artists Within Makeup Academy! After months of planning, working, tweaking, styling, colouring and design, our own makeup line has finally arrived. May we present AW03 Maquillage!

Heres a little fun fact about the name AW03:

AW = Artists Within       03 = the year that the academy started

maquillage |ˌmäkēˈ(y)äZH|

noun

makeup; cosmetics.

DERIVATIVES

maquillaged adjectiveORIGIN French, from maquiller ‘to make up,’ from Old French masquiller ‘to stain.’

We ran over to the BT studios the other morning and joined Jill Belland to have a little makeup play time. Is it as easy as it looks to apply makeup like a pro? Watch the clip to find out:


http://www.btcalgary.ca/videos/3399608375001/ 


We think Jill rocked it!!

Here's what we used:

                                                     Eye Primer                Eye Primer Brush

A makeup artist always primes their canvas, in this case, the eyelids. Using the 'Cream' brush a small amount of 'Eye Primer' is washed over each lid. This takes away all of the redness and unevenness on the lid giving a smooth even base which also prevents your shadow creasing or disappearing throughout the day. Multifunctional!

                                       Brow Pencil in Soft Brown       Mascara Wand                   

 Jill Blends the brows upward and outward before filling in with the Brow Pencil using light feathery strokes. Be sure to brush thorough afterwards also to blend everything together.

                                       Liquid Illuminator   Cream Brush   Highlighting Pencil 

 Next step is to highlight the eyes. First we applied a touch of liquid illuminator to the inner eye area using our 'Cream' brush again {looks great on cheek bones too!} Next step was to run the highlighting pencil around the inner eye. This is one of my favourite tricks! Brightens and whitens the eyes instantly, who doesn't need/love that!! Also use a smidge under the brow smudging with your finger which creates the perfect subtle highlight.

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 Now Jill uses a combo of these brushes and the 'Spring Fling' palette immediately below to the left. Using the 'Crease' {brush #1} apply a wash of the lilac shade over the upper lid, blending all over. Next step is to use the 'Mini Smudger' {brush #2} and apply the same shade all under the lower lashes. The final step is to use the 'All Over Eye Blender' {brush #3} to phase everything together {don't apply colour to this brush just use it to work it all together and get rid of the edges}

Spring Fling Pallet            Lip Gloss in Nougat  

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Now you didn't see this in the video as we ran out of time but using #5 from our most popular 'Blush Palette' in Neutral and the bronzing brush below apply a touch of colour to the apple of the cheeks. I love the Bronzing brush for this as it gives a really pretty defused wash of colour to the skin. The tone of the blush needs to stay fairly neutral with this look or it takes on a candy floss feel, instead give off a Chic Cool Vibe using the coolness of the eye paired with a warm or neutral cheek and lip colour. 

      Lip Brush                   Bronzing Brush

The final touch is a slick of Lip Gloss in Nought as seen above. And there you have it, a Chic & Cool Vibe for the spring we're sure to have in YYC one day!

Check back to see our online store and video lesson packages coming really really soon!

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

Much Love,

The Artists Within Troupe 

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S /S 14 is about options and versatility

Spring here in YYC looks a little something like, well, Winter. *Le Sigh*

We are grasping at any thing to distract us from our depleting levels of vitamin D and our deep onset of seasonal depression.

 S/S14 Fashion Trends is just the distraction we were looking for

From L-R: Derek Lam, Proenza Schouler, Jenny Packham, Victoria by Victoria Beckham and Delpozo

From L-R: Derek Lam, Narciso Rodriguez, BLK DNM

From L-R: Jason Wu, Prabal Gurung, Rebecca Taylor

From L-R: Valentino, Fendi, Paul Smith

From L-R: Lanvin, Gucci, Fendi

All signs point to Spring / Summer 2014 being chic & wearable.

Pretty & Pastel

Gorgeous AnD Graphic

Luxurious & Lustrous

Like Rock'n'Roll, black & white will never die. Go ahead and pair the obvious two together, creating an ultra sleek finish.

Pastel hue's are back with vengeance. Seen in makeup, wardrobe and hair this trend is a must have 

Abstract prints make a bold statement. Remember the KISS principle when choosing this seasonal trend.

Igneous attire help to heat up those chilly YYC Summer nights 

S / S 2014 is about versatility, appealing to all fashion folks of varying fashion strokes.

Tell us your love / hate relationship with S/S 2014

&

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

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The Artists Within Troupe 

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Fab Beauty Finds for the New Year!

Beauty fab finds for 2014

It’s a new year, time to revamp our beauty drawers!

Here’s a look at our must haves for the coming year:

NARS FINAL CUT COLLECTION

The second we saw this collection we had to have it, what a pretty fresh update for the New Year! Always a fan of the illuminators this one didn’t disappoint. Wearing to highlight either under the foundation or pressed over your base, create a beautiful  shimmering pinky glow. The satin lip pencils are also a favorite, seen here in four limited shades. These lip colors glide on easily leaving a creamy intense finish. Finally the blush; which true to NARS is very well pigmented, (a little goes a long way) creates a perfect fresh flushed finish.

AURA BY SWAROVSKI

These pendants are adorable! A lip-gloss compact in a necklace, how fun is that! These remind us of the old-school lockets . The packaging is the sweetest, wrapped up like a candy. I love the long chain /rope they hang on making it perfect to dress these down with a pair of jeans and a blazer or they are the perfect touch to a little black dress. What more does a girl need, jewels and lip-gloss!

BURBERRY FRESH GLOW POWDER in NUDE RADIANCE NO.1

The packaging would almost be better than the product if the product wasn’t so fabulous! The attention to detail is incredible throughout the whole collection. I especially enjoy the weight of the compact and Burberry’s signature pattern that carries through from the packaging to being etched into the product. This highlighter is incredibly fine so glides onto the face flawlessly while creating super yet subtle sheen wherever it is applied.

THIERRY MUGLER – ANGEL

A signature fragrance is what every women needs. While perfume is such a personal thing this is definitely one to try. Angel is distinctive, a bold yet sensual womanly scent, that when worn always evokes a comment or two. With undertones or Bergamot, Vanilla, Patchouli and Chocolate it will be the one or it won’t!

PURMINERALS – Hello Bright Eyes Pencil

This is like the magic wand of makeup. A true must have, once you try you will never go back! There are many of these types of eye brightening pencils on the market but what I love about this one is the pink undertone which instantly brightens the eye, while ridding redness . Try lining the inner water line of the eye or try smudging a touch into the inner eye area or just under the brow bone. This isn’t called ‘hello bright eyes ‘ for nothing!

NUXE HUILE PRODIGIEUSE OR

I had never heard of a dry oil before, but this product is amazing, I am addicted to this little beauty! It comes in a regular or shimmer formula and can be used on the face, body or hair. The shimmer is perfect for that winter getaway or an evening out, apply to the face, shoulders or decollate for a beautiful shimmery glow or or a subtle sheen try adding a touch into your moisturizer. The perfect product for Calgary winters, the moisturizing properties of an oil without the greasy oily feel. A must try!

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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Fashion Friday: Style Icon Kate Moss

Unless you live under a rock,

and have stayed there for 25 years,

You know who Kate Moss is.

Supermodel-Fashionista-Business Savvy-Extraordinaire

Kate's iconic style has shaped and influenced fashion worldwide

Take a look!

 Heroine Chic=Kate Moss

Long Live Heroine Chic

Her leopard print coat has caused quite the roar!

Along with her leopard print, Kate often 

sports a fur chubby coat

Being the muse that she is,

this means all of London and beyond wears fur chubby's too!

Adding a stylish hat to her perfectly undone locks

offers a certain á-la-mode

Moss' wedding dress was nothing short of her

don't-give-a-sh*t-chic look.

Designed by Galliano, she looked like 

a beautiful vintage-esque statue of glamour!

Have a closer look at her veil...it's a statement all in its own!

Years of creating her own style, sans stylist,

opened doors for Kate to design

for ultra-cool brands like TopShop, LongChamp,

LVMH

Every fashionista out there has lusted over

an outfit or two of Kates.

She's a true style icon, and for good reason

WE

KATE

Much Love From,

Artists Within 'Kate Advocates'

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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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Fashion Friday- Our Oscar's picks

Whoa, late blog post!

The academy is buzzing, so we're a little late on the posting draw.

Get ready, we are going to throw some looks from 

last week's award show at you...

Every year we are guaranteed to see some

fashion flops and triumphs

This year was no exception...

Starting with everyone's fave new girl on the scene,

Jennifer Lawrence

With a pretty-in-pink Dior couture dress, 

girl looked good!

...she was even graceful 

as she tripped up the stairs; that's elegance

Next up, trouble starter Anne Hathaway

Causing a stir between designers after

stepping out in a Prada frock post Valentino

boasting about Mrs. Hathaway wearing one of their

own designs.

Also, it appears a cool Canadian breeze followed

Anne around where ever she went...

Kerry Washington was a show stopper in her

pink Miu Miu shift

Although we coveted her look, 

Kerry gained some haters by wearing this number

Aw well, haters gonna hate

What does she care?! She's rich!

What would the Academy Awards be without 

pint-size, smoke show, Selma Hayek?

Although we loved the Alexander McQueen dress,

we weren't sold on her overall look.

But what do we know?!

Check back on Tuesday to learn

how to re-create makeup

looks from the Oscars!

Happy Friday Fashion Freaks!

Much Love From,

Artists Within "critically acclaimed"

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