Behind The Table to Behind The Scenes

Are you interested in doing nails for Editorial shoots?   Do you want to learn how to get the agent that gets you the Editorial Manicuring jobs?   Look no further.   If you live in the New York area or can get there, manicurist Angel Williams is teaching a class called 'Editorial Manicuring; From Behind The Table to Behind The Scenes' at M Wild's Studio in New York City on May 17, 2015.   For more info, email Angel at angelnailsit@gmail.com.  

 

 

To hear more about Angel's class or how Angel started her career in the nail industry, tune into Beauty Talk on Blog Talk Radio for her interview with us last night.

Beauty Trends for 2015

Check out our very own Denise Tunnell in the March/April 2015 issue of Sophisticates Black Hair Magazine.  Denise, along with six other makeup artist gives readers a Makeup Forecast for 2015.  See pages 104-105 of the magazine.

Beauty Talk Online Radio

Last night film and television stars attended the 72nd annual Golden Globe awards, held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel.   Beauty Talk was definitely watching and taking note of all of the fashions as well as the hair and makeup looks.   Check out our latest edition of Beauty Talk to hear all of the Golden Globes Red Carpet chat. Click here  Beauty Talk and Red Carpet Beauty

Beauty Talk Online Radio

Do you want to hear the latest news, tips, tricks and advice in the Beauty industry?  Do you want to be uplifted, informed, and inspired?  Join us for BeautyTalk, our online radio show every Sunday night at 9pm EST/6pm PST at Blog Talk Radio.

Happy Sunday Everyone!!!!  We are super excited about today..........  tonight's edition of 'Beauty Talk' features our guest & friend David Klasfeld of OCC Cosmetics.  It's been awhile (a couple of years) since David has been on the show but we are extremely happy to have him tonight.  If you are a fan of the infamous OCC lip tars and the new and fabulous concealors, then please consider joining us tonight at 9pm EST for 'BeautyTalk with David Klasfeld' on Blog Talk Radio'.  While you are there, join us in the Beauty Lounge (chat room) where you can connect with new and old friends, learn about the latest products, websites, etc and asks questions of our guest.  And before I forget, if you don't have access to the internet, you can still join us by dialing 914-803-4399 and listen to the show.  If you have a question or would like to speak to our guest, then simply dial 1 once connected.  We will speak to you all tonight!!!

Beauty News - Beauty Talk Sunday 1/15/12

MakeUp Forever USA
February is Pro Artistry Month at MakeUp Forever.  Four Weeks of complimentary education offered in NewYork at the NYC Studio and in LA at the LA Pro Loft.   Each attendee is allowed up to 4 free sessions  in the month of February.  For more info on classes, dates and times, check out www.makeuppro.com

FABA  TV  is offering a FREE live class on Wednesday, January 18th. at 8pm EST at www.fabatv.com  Check out the site for the recorded class.  Class taught by Christina Davison - Valentine Variations.

Follow BeautyTalk on Facebook for info on Beauty Talk guests, topics, and beauty news.
Search: 'Beauty Talk with Illusions online radio'.

Beauty News - Beauty Talk Sunday 1/8/12

1) Season 2 of the SyFy channel's special fx and fantasy makeup show 'Face Off' hosted by Makenzie Westmore will air this Wednesday, January 11th at 10pm EST/9 CST.  Join us on our BeautyTalk Facebook page for a 10 minute recap of the show.

http://youtu.be/VJErLgeyMzw  Face Off Season 2 trailer

2)  We are asking that you follow 'BeautyTalk' on Facebook by 'liking' our new Facebook page, Beauty Talk with Illusions online radio.  Follow this page for updates to Beauty Talk, guest information, beauty news, etc.  If you have any beauty related posts, please post them to this new page and not the Illusions Cosmetics page.  The Illusions Cosmetics page is for Illusions related business only.  Any non Illusions type of posts that are posted to the Illusions Cosmetics page will be removed.  Again, please post any BEAUTY related posts (Classes, seminars, product info, trade show info, beauty events, etc.) to the NEW Beauty Talk with Illusions page.  You may post as many different events as you like, but only once a week.  Thank You!

3) For those of you looking forward to an early start of the Makeup trade show season, please join the IMATS team in London on February 4 & 5, 2012 at Alexandra Palace, Great Hall J, Wood Green, London, UK.

Other dates for IMATS this year:
New York - April 14 & 15, 2012 - Pier 94
Los Angeles - June 23 & 24, 2012 - Pasadena Convention Center
Vancouver - July 21 & 22, 2012 - Vancouver Convention Center East
Sydney, Australia - TBD - Sydney Convention Center
Toronto, Ontario - TBD - Toronto Congress Center

If anyone has Beauty news that they would like read on our show, BeautyTalk, please email it to illusionsbeauty@gmail.com.

Beauty Talk with AJ Crimson

Hey Everybody!!!!!    Looking for something exciting and fun to do tonight......then join us for an education, good laughs, and an exciting time on Beauty Talk with Illusions.  Join us and our guest tonight, AJ Crimson.  AJ will discuss his career as an artist as well as his artist ajency.  Check us out at Beauty Talk on Blog Talk Radio at 9pm EST tonight.

Beauty Talk on BlogTalk Radio - The MAACD Campaign

Join us Thursday, August 11, 2011 at 9pm EST/6pm PST on BeautyTalk for a thought provoking conversation with the ladies of the MAACD Campaign (Makeup Artists Against Color Discrimination).   To learn more about the campaign, check out their site at www.maacdcampaign.org.   Email us your questions at illusionsbeauty@gmail.com or you can call in to the show at 914.803.4399.

Beating the Summer Heat

Having fun yet?  We are well into the middle of Summer and the hot temperatures are holding steady.  Here are a few tips to keep your makeup/makeup look in place:

1) Use less foundation or don't wear any at all
2) Try bronzer instead of eyeshadow and blush
3) Treat yourself to lash extensions (Extreme, Nova, etc) instead of wearing mascara
4) If you wear a foundation, try using a primer.  It will help to keep the foundation on longer
5) Wear a lip balm (Rosebud, Kiehl's, etc.) instead of lip gloss or lipstick

If you want to add more to this list, please leave your comments.  For more beauty tips, follow Illusions Beauty on Twitter. (@illusionsbeauty)

Its Finally Here.......

It's finally here.  For weeks we've been saying that the last two episodes of Beauty Talk...The Web Series is coming.  And they are.  Catch up on the 1st six episodes as you await the release of seven and eight.  The last two episodes will be released together next Monday.  So, in the meantime, go back and check out the first six as we close out Season 1 with episodes seven and eight.


Take a look now at Episode 6:
http://youtu.be/XvOkU7kADvc


Episode 5:
http://youtu.be/rWjav11-2iM


Episode 4:
http://youtu.be/gZ2D5SUmrR0

Episode 3:
http://youtu.be/TTRTVF5-yXI


Episode 2:
http://youtu.be/95z5RxPSpu4

Episode 1:
http://youtu.be/ipudvCUzL1w

Beauty Talk ....The Web Series can be seen at www.youtube.com/illusionscosmetics or www.vimeo.com/beautytalk

Beauty Tip Of The Week

Beauty Tip Of The Week

Maintaining a well groomed eyebrow will add definition to the face.

Beauty Tip Of The Week

Beauty Tip of The Week

When applying eyeliner, remember to consider the shape and size of the eye.

OC Eight Mattifying Gel

As makeup artist, we are  always on 'shine patrol', especially when working on film & tv.  I'm always searching for the perfect product to control shine while working with actors/actresses on camera.  Over the 13 years of my makeup career, I've tried many anti-shine/primer type products to matte the skin.  About six years ago I found a product from one of the department store brands that worked wonderfully and was used throughout the tv/film world by makeup artists all over the country.   The product has since been discontinued now for at least three years.
After hearing that the product was discontinued, I was forced to start my search over and continue using products that I was not particularly happy with.  Most times, I would set an actor's makeup with plenty of powder.  This lasted until a fellow Esthetician friend gave me a product called 'OC Eight' to use on a particular actor that was actually one of her facial clients.  The actor's skin was one of the oilest that I've ever worked with.  The product claimed to work for eight hours.  Although the actor only worked on camera for two, the matiffying gel kept his shine away for his entire time on set.
Since then, I've used OC Eight mattifying gel on all of my clients and have seen some amazing results.  I believe in this product 100% and have recommended it to many makeup artists in the film/tv industry.  It simply WORKS (on ALL skin types)!
* For more info on how and where you can purchase OC Eight, please visit www.biopelle.com.

30 Days of Beauty

During the month of April, we will host "30 Days of Beauty" from Illusions Cosmetics. Join us April 1st through April 30th for 30 days of beautiful discounts and surprises!!!Share this note with your family and friends. Here is the schedule of discounts listed here....


4/1: Buy 1 Lustre Lip gloss, get the 2nd 50% off
4/2: 25% off ALL orders
4/3: Purchase "Ann" lipgloss & recieve "Ann" Lipstick for FREE... $20 will be donated to Susan G Komen
for The Cure
4/4: Buy 3 or more Gel Eyeliners and receive a free liner brush
4/5: 20% off on all foundation and pressed powders
4/6: 35% off ALL orders
4/7: Buy any 2 Eyeshadows and receive a FREE Eye Dust, while supplies last
4/8: Free Shipping on ALL orders over $75
4/9: 25% off all blush
4/10: 20% off of all orders
4/11: 15% off All orders
4/12: Buy any 2 lip products and receive a lip liner for FREE
4/13: Buy one Pressed Powder, get the 2nd 30% off
4/14: Buy 3 or more Eyeshadows and get a FREE Eyeshadow Base
4/15: Buy any 2 Eye products and receive a free Eyeshadow brush
4/16: Buy the Entire 'Young Hollywood" collection of Lustre Lip Glosses & receive 15% off of the
'Cinematic faves" Collection
4/17: 50% off all orders over $75
4/18: Receive 15% off of the purchase of any brush
4/19: Buy one get one FREE...Any Eye product
4/20: FREE shipping plus receive a 10% discount on all orders over $100
4/21: 50% off Foundation Primer and Anti Shine products
4/22: Buy one get one Free...Any Lip product
4/23: 50% off of all orders
4/24: Free Shipping from 12pm-6pm ( no matter what time zone)
4/25: 40% off of all orders
4/26: Buy any 3 Lustre Lipglosses for $24 for a savings of $16
4/27: Buy any 2 Eyeshadows and receive an Eye Dust for 50% off
4/28: Buy 2 Foundation Stix and recieve a free pressed powder
4/29: 30% off all orders
4/30: Purchase an Illusions Brush Belt and recieve 2 free brushes

Check out http://www.illusionsbeauty.com/ for all products

Beauty Talk .... The Web Series : Episode 6 (Season 1)

Beauty Talk .... The Web Series : Episode 6 (Season 1)

Check out the latest episode of Beauty Talk... The Web Series.  If you ever considered agency representation, this is the episode to watch.  Join our panel of professional makeup artist as we discuss 'Agency Representation: Pros & Cons'.

FACE OFF

I am super excited about Wednesday night.  Do you want to know why?  Wednesday, January 26, 2011 at 10pm EST/ 9pm Central is the premiere of the Syfy channels new show called 'Face Off'.  Face Off is a makeup reality show that is is all about how Sci-Fi special effects makeup is done.  It is full of challenges and sfx makeup competition. The show is hosted by McKenzie Westmore (from the infamous 1st family of Makeup - The Westmores).  Its panel of judges include Glen Hetrick (Buffy, X-Files, Babylon 5), Ve Neill (Pirates of the Caribbean, Edward ScissorHands), Patrick Tatopoulos (I Am Legend, Underworld). Be sure to check it out if you are an aspiring sfx makeup artist or if you just love makeup.  Either way, you are sure to be entertained as well as educated.

-DT

Beauty Talk .... The Web Series: Episode 5 (Season 1)

Check out Episode 5 of  Beauty Talk .... The Web Series and find out how you can re-invent yourself when your career is at a stand still.

Beauty Tip

Be true  to who YOU are!  Define what 'Beauty Is to You' and 'wear' that!

BeautyTalk On Blog Talk Radio

Beauty Talk on Thursday, December 9, 2010.  We will be joined by Marvin Church and Shawn Janifer for a discussion on Male Grooming.  Tune in for great tips and insight into this 'sometimes' overlooked art form.  Call in with your questions at 914.803.4399 or join us in the chat room.  Talk to you then!