Fashion Friday- Fun in the Sun

Summer is all about fun in the sun!

We've seen only glimpses of summer so far...

But if the number of wasps are any indiction to how soon summer is coming, it should be here tomorrow! 

(Has anyone else noticed the abundance of wasps in yyc this year?!)

Whatever fun in the sun means to you, do it in style with these summer style recommendations by yours truly at Artists Within!

Makeup

Keep makeup fresh and pretty this summer, allow your natural beauty to shine through

Colorful lids, monochromatic cheeks and lips, natural groomed brows; so pretty!

Change up the color of the lids to silver, swap the yellow flower for a more traditional pink one and you've got a different summer look that is fresh and youthful

Earth tones are a great choice year round! 

A soft smokey eye in browns, golds, bronze and copper's look great with bronzed skin and matte nude lips

Hair

Irony is huge in fashion-ironic messy hair with a few deliberate waves fall right on trend

Loose waves tied with a scarf is a beautiful way to jazz up your summer look; this Hermés scarf is a good choice

Loose low ponytails fastened with a scarf is fun! Thanks Emilio Pucci for this summer inspiration

Natural waves contained by a knotted scarf is the ultimate in cool

Dresses

Push your black, white and gray's to the back of your closet and bring out the colors!

Available on www.karmaloop.com

This dress is great if you are a color newbie and you are wanting to test the waters

Available on www.modcloth.com

For the color junkie, get this dress! The sheer bottom shows a little leg, but is still classy of course.

The colors! The pattern! The design! 

Loving this Roberto Cavalli design available on net-a-porter.com

We are looking at mediocre weather this weekend, but with a little imagination and a great outfit you can bring summer wherever you are!

Happy Friday Summer Fashionistas!

Much Love,

The Artists Within Dames

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Fashion Friday-Beach Fashion & Poolside Attraction

If you have plans to head to the beach anytime soon, make sure you are fully prepared in utmost fashion-

Or alternatively, be the poolside attraction

For many the hunt for a bathing suit can be a dreadful experience

Take a look at the hottest bathing suit trends of 2012; there is something for everyone including coverup's and rompers!

The 2 piece with a classic cut by DVF-Matching romper? Yes, please!

Designs By: Dianne Von Furstenberg

Strapless one piece with cut out back by Tyler Rose swimwear

This mini tank dress is stylish, classic and adorable!

Bathing suit and tank dress available on shopbop.com

For the boho beauty, this patchwork one-piece needs you!

Pair it with this sheer coverup to go with the boho flow

Swimwear and Coverup available on Shopbop.Com

Beach and Poolside makeup

Warm makeup in bronze, gold, and tan is great for the beach and for poolside

Monochromatic makeup in bronze for the carefree, beach beauty

For a little color on the lids, try a cool blue or silver to contrast the warmth of summer

Warm apricot makeup with a 60's winged liner for poolside glam

Keeping the look more subtle for the beach

Hats, Scarves and Headbands

Lots of hats this season for all different styles

Scarves tied in Retro Bows...

Or with a turban flair

For some more scarf tying tips, check out these tips!
http://pixelandhank.blogspot.ca/2012/04/how-to-tie-turban-headband.html

And for more scarf ideas, here you go
http://trendythriftynow.com/tag/the-elegant-hair-scarf/

Happy Friday Everyone!

Love and Sun,

Artists Within XO

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Teach Me Tuesday-Those Eyes, oh my!

Blue, Brown, Green and Hazel-

Eyes are said to be the window to the soul

When using colors on our lids, like in wardrobe, there are a few simple rules to follow.

Here are some makeup idea's that anyone can do for individual eye color

For the Brown Eyed Beauty

Pop out those colored contacts and put your brown eyes on display!

Remembering the basic color wheel, (see last weeks post about colorblocking to brush up on some crucial color theory info), and our complimentary colors we know blue compliments brown.

Keep with this simple rule, it's fool proof.

Choosing colors that are neighbors to one another also creates a pleasing effect

Brown eyes, red/orange makeup...

Go the other way on the color wheel and you get into yellow/orange

Opt for a beautiful butter tone for understated impact-when keeping the eyes subtle, punch up the lips with something bold

For the Blue Eyed Dames

Blue being complimentary to brown, brown is also complimentary to blue.

Brown, when paired with blue eyes creates an effect that could stop traffic!

A soft smokey eye in varying hues of brown...head dress optional

Keep the eyes natural to speak for themselves and pump up the lip
On the lid, try a creamy vanilla or shimmery butter for a little kick

Try a mono chromatic look using pinks and corals for lips, cheeks and eyes

For the Green Eyed Gals


Green eyes are rare, so if you got 'em flaunt 'em!
Working with warm tones like golds, browns and bronze we compliment the uniqueness of this eye color

Lavender, periwinkle, royal purple and Aubergine (french for eggplant) are all great choices to commemorate green eyes

A fail proof way to go with any eye color is black.
Try a dramatic winged eyeliner to get your point across

For the Hazel eyed Hottie


Hazel eyes, like green, are rare and striking. Keeping the makeup simple will ensure optimal impact when others gaze into your "window"

Using a monochromatic scheme with a soft smokey liner on the eyes and a pink lip is just what these hazel peepers need.

A slightly bolder, more defined black liner with a wash of shimmer on the lid is perfect

So whatever color of eyes your got, work with them!
Let your eyes do the talking for they say so much


Much Love From,

Artists Within group of Gals

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Fashion Friday-For the graduating fashionista's

Grad season is here

If you have earned your 100 credits through your high school career, you're graduating!

That's the easy part...

Teen Vogue Prom Editorial

...The hard part is, what on earth are you going to wear to stand out from the other 100's of grad's? 

What about your makeup? Hairstyle?

Don't worry, we have got you covered this grad

Sequins, Gold, Silver and Glitter-whatever you choose you're sure to sparkle and shine!

All dresses available at www.promdressshop.com

Messy hair is the new pretty!

Try these do's for grad this year and you'll be the belle of the ball.

Braids, faux bob's and top knots keep it classy, elegant and oh so appropriate for grad!

Now makeup to tie the whole look together

Keep it appropriate for the occasion with pink lips, winged liner, soft smokey eyes and, of course, lashes to make those peepers POP!

If you are graduating this year and you are still in need of a hairstylist, makeup artist or wardrobe stylist contact Artists Within. We do all that! 

403.208.0034 or artistswithin@shaw.ca

Congratulations to all the grad's!

...Welcome to the real world...

Much Love From,

The Artists Within Belle's

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Trending Thursday: Summer Color for the Kisser

Make a statement with your lips this season

Luscious lips glazed in Luminous Shine!

Pastel Pouts with a Matte Finish

Today we bring to you 5 of our favorite lips colors, tones and textures to try this Summer

Luscious berry hues are where it's at this summer! This lip is the perfect fit for all the color in clothing this season.

Nars Como in Shimmering Berry.

Try teaming this juicy shade with bronzed makeup or even with an electric blue eyeliner for serious impact

 MAC-Sailor Collection

Orange is the new hot shade of the season-the perfect addition to a pretty sundress and tanned skin

Yves Saint Laurent-Color 8 Orange De Chine

With a gloss this bold, keep the rest of your makeup minimal to allow your lips to shine!

Want beautiful sheen with minimal color?

Try Bobbi Brown's Sheer Color Lip Gloss in Violet Pink

This pretty lilac shade is prefect to add a touch of color to a natural look. Or play on the 

Barbie-esque feel and work it into a cool pallet of blues or girly pinks

Scream SUMMER with a gold hued gloss

Dior-Addict Ultra Gloss in Gold Sunrise

Perfectly paired with a sun kissed glow or try it with a warm smokey eye in brown shades for the evening with a touch of gold highlight on the cheekbones.

See what happens when you add gold to your orange pout..Remember to keep the gold as a highlight though, so apply only to the centre of the top and bottom lips.

Baby Pink gloss (#504) by Giorgio Armani-Pretty and fresh, long wearing and not sticky! A mastered formula

 For those who love dramatic eyes, baby pink gloss will create the perfect balance.

A variety of lip colors for a variety of styles!

Much Love,

Artists Within Dames

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