Makeup Artist Feature....Grammys Makeup Look

Makeup Artist Yolande Denise Johnson is an LA based Makeup Artist. Her work can be seen on many famous faces from music videos, to televison and red carpets.  One of Yolande's latest beauty sessions took place on the morning of the Grammy's when she made up a music ICON... Mc Lyte . Lyte's makeup always look beautiful by the way.... I asked Yolande to share with us the breakdown of Lyte's look, here is what she had to say...."Let's start from the very beginning. MC Lyte has gorgeous skin. She takes very good care of herself. Lyte eats clean & has a regular routine of exercise and drinks plenty of WATER. These key essential things are what keeps a womans' skin healthy with a healthy natural glow. I started off moisturizing her skin. I then applied primer to her face so that the makeup would lay on top of the skin and wouldn't sink into her pores. Once the skin was primed I was ready to Paint! I used Laura Mercier liquid oil free foundation and YSL Oil free Teint Parfait as my base. Then I went in with eyeshadow and highlighted her brows. Once I completed her shadow and eye brows, I applied eyelashes & mascara using Black Creme eyeliner from MAC to her almond shaped eyes. Contouring & highlights for the cheeks an cheekbones are done with soft browns from Laura Merciers Bronzing Powder and Polished Creme Blush.  I finished up her lips with MAC's Ruby Woo lipstick & Cherry liner. Lyte was #GrammyBeat and Red Carpet ready."

Nail Polish Gets a New Reality Show - Beauty Packaging Magazine

Nail Polish Gets a New Reality Show - Beauty Packaging Magazine

Old Concept, New Twist

 

After experiencing a wonderful PHAMExpo and bringing home quite a few products, we've decided to highlight some new products on this blog as well as on our Blog Talk Radio Show.   One product that I was most impressed with was the Stick With It Palette created by Monetta  Plassmeyer of Mettano Designs.  

There are many reasons why I like this palette, but here are just a few:

*  The palette is deep enough to hold pencils, tweezers, brushes, etc.
*  It has a unique cling surface (no magnets needed)
*  Cleans easily with a moistened towelette
*  Double sided

The Stick With It Palette may be purchased online at www.stickwithitpalette.com. 
Participate in our GIVEAWAY and you may be able to win your very own Stick With It Palette

To enter the giveaway,

Follow Beauty Talk on Instagram (@beauty_talk_media) and @stickwithitpalette), Repost the Giveaway post using #BeautyTalk and #StickWithIt

If you are not on Instagram, Follow us on Twitter (@illusionsbeauty or @beauty_talk), Retweet the Giveaway Tweet using #BeautyTalk and #StickWithIt.

The Winner will be announced on Wednesday, August 7th.  Good Luck!!

 

New Affordable Laser Treatments

It's all the rave at www.sephora.com.  Check out the latest in laser treatments.  The TRIA Hair Removal Laser 4X is the first and only FDA approved laser available for home use.  It retails for $449 and after continued use it provides the permanent results that you are looking for.   The TRIA is effective on most hair and skin tones.  If you have darker brown skin, the TRIA is NOT safe for use because of the higher levels of melanin in the skin.  The laser may injure the skin.  For more information on the TRIA Laser,check out www.triabeauty.com

PHAMExpo

There is a new and fresh perspective to the beauty trade show....PHAMExpo!!! PHAMExpo comes to the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, CA on June 29th and 30th of this year. "PHAMExpo is the ultimate event for savvy beauty professionals, students, and anyone interested in the trends for hair and makeup.  With leading brands, the latest products, and the hottest new treatments under one roof, PHAMExpo is the best place to brush up on all things beauty." Talk about exciting, we at Beauty Talk are beyond excited about this inspiring two day expo jam packed with exciting brands, information, and makeup artists and stylists prepared to bring  the latest trends in makeup, hair, and nail care. You don't want to miss it. Listen in every Sunday night to Beauty Talk with Illusions for your chance to win free passes to the show at  www.BlogTalkRadio.com/BeautyTalkwithIllusions. Also, join us on Facebook and Twitter for an opportunity to win. For more information about PHAMExpo, go to www.phamexpo.com

Beauty Talk: Beauty News - Jan 13,2013

If you were fortunate enough to catch Sunday night's show, you caught a great one.  We were joined by the talented Roy Cox of Roy Cox Photography (www.4-optic.com).  Roy offered his advice on taking great photos as well as what makes a great makeup artist, model, etc.  He also talked about what the key components of a portfolio were.  To hear more of Roy's show, check out http://www.blogtalkradio.com/beautytalkwithillusions/2013/01/14/beauty-talk.

Also, check out the 'Beauty News' from the show.

1) IMATS LA will be on January 19th & 20th at the Pasadena Convention.  Makeup Artist magazine will host a PRO Only event on Friday, January 18th at the convention center. For more information or tickets to the show, please visit www.imats.net

2) Join us next week for a discussion on how to market yourself as a freelance artist with our friend Donna Mee.  Joining us in the Beauty Lounge will be Lisa Brown-Hall (@ghettofashionista) with her 10 minute recap of the Golden Globes Red Carpet.

3) Are you interested in organic and natural beauty products? The Organic & Natural Beauty Show takes place on June 2-3, 2013 at Excel in London. www.naturalbeautyshow.com

Beauty News - Jan. 20, 2013

Hello Beauties!!! 

Welcome to the Beauty Lounge.  Tonight's news is as follows:

* Marietta Carter-Narcisse just released her 2013 Makeup Weekly Planner.  It retails for $49.95. 
 The planner includes:
    a) dates of makeup trade shows
    b) product bucket list
    c) dates of award shows and film festivals as well as quotes from some of your favorite makeup
         artists, plus much more.
For more info or to order the planner, go to www.mariettacarter-narcisse.com

* Move over IMATS and The Makeup Show, there's a new beauty expo in town....PHAMExpo (Professional Hair And Makeup Expo) will take place in Pasadena, California on June 29th and 30th at the Pasadena Convention Center and we have tickets.  Follow Beauty Talk weekly to get info on how you can win FREE 1 day passes to the show.

Z-Palette Giveaway

Its Giveaway time again......

This time we will give a away 4 Z-Palettes.....2 Red Palettes and 1 Faux Blue and 1 Faux Gold Palette.  To be entered in the drawing for these wonderful palettes, you must follow the directions below completely.

We are looking for two winners.....

To Enter you must......

1. Follow this Blog (Beauty Talk with Illusions) and leave a comment as to why you like the Z-Palette and
2. Follow @Beauty_Talk on Twitter and tweet about the giveaway, Beauty Talk and Z-Palette using hashtag #Zpalettegiveaway


If you are already following both the blog and Twitter account.....great and thank you, but you must still leave your comment and tweet. Anyone leaving a comment and tweeting but not following or vise versa, will not be entered into the drawing.

If you've received products from a Beauty Talk Giveaway or Contest within the last 30 days, you may not participate.

 Wednesday, December 5th is the last day to enter the drawing.

Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, & Cyber Monday Sales

Help us Celebrate the Holiday with our Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday Sales....


*From 6am - 10am ....Free Shipping on orders over $100

*From 10am-2pm ...... 15% off all orders up to $99, 50% off all orders $100 +

*From 2pm-6pm .....Buy any 2 lip glosses, lipsticks, eye shadows, and or blush colors and receive 1 free

*From 6pm-10pm ...... Purchase a foundation stick and pressed powder and receive 25% off of your total order

Purchase 2 or more foundation sticks and receive FREE shipping.
Purchase 2 or more pressed powders and receive FREE shipping

*From 10pm-12am FREE shipping on all orders.

This sale repeats itself everyday until 11:59pm Cyber Monday.  


www.Illusionsbeauty.com

Contest: Win a New Makeup DVD

Win the new Makeup DVD by Celebrity Makeup Artist/Beauty Expert Tia Dantzler: Red Carpet Beauty Secrets

If you ever wondered how Tia creates her Red Carpet looks for her Celebrity clients, wonder no longer. On her new dvd, Tia  will share her secrets, tips and techniques for creating her Red Carpet looks

Its easy to enter....

* Follow our blog  'Beauty Talk with Illusions' here to  have your name entered to win. Leave your email in the comment section after this post. If you are already a follower of our blog...

*"Like" our Facebook Fan Page for "Beauty Talk with Illusions, online radio" and/or
*Follow us on Twitter at @Beauty_Talk

Actually, the more pages you Like/Follow, the more chances you have to win.

 The contest will run for one week only.....It starts today, Nov. 15th and ends on Nov. 22nd. The winner will be announced on "Beauty Talk" on BlogTalk Radio (www.BlogTalkRadio.com/BeautyTalkwithIllusions) as well as on Facebook (Beauty Talk with Illusions Online Radio) and Twitter(@Beauty_Talk).

Women of Color Wednesdays

The Bollywood Smokey Eye:

The Smokey eye for an Indian woman is a little different than the traditional smokey eye. Bollywood is all about color and drama. To create the perfect Bollywood smokey eye, here are a few tips....

*To widen the eye, use a dark color on the outside of the eye from the lash line to the crease...use a bright color on the inside of the eye and blend into the dark color.

*Use a light shimmery color on the lid

*Line the bottom of the eye with a dark eye color

Beauty Tip Tuesday

Beauty Tip Tuesday:

To keep eye makeup from smudging and to help it last longer, consider the following tips...

1. Use an eye shadow primer to help the shadow to stick to the eye.
2. Use a cream eye shadow and set it with a powder eye shadow.
3.  Use a liquid liner, once it dries, it is harder to smudge than other types of liner.
4.  Use a Water Proof mascara...

Nail Tip of the Week

Cracked Heels....

 Do not exfoliate cracked heels with a pumice stone. Please wait until your cracked heels heal and close before using a pumice to exfoliate.

Beauty Tip Tuesday

Beauty Tip Tuesday...

Removing your makeup is essential. It is important to remove your makeup every day. I suggest using a makeup remover first before following it up with a cleanser of your choice. Also, don't forget to exfoliate and moisturize!!!

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 Deal Thursday

Beauty Deal Thursday

Buy any skin care product (moisturizer, shine control, etc) and receive 10% off.   www.illusionsbeauty.com

Women of Color Wednesday

I am so excited to announce that on April 15th, FABA TV will premiere a makeup class focused on Women of Color featuring our very own, Denise Tunnell.   Denise has filmed 2 videos on Makeup for Women of Color for FABA TV.  Stay tuned to FABA TV and get your subscription now. Again the first class airs April 15th and the next in June.  For additional information visit www.FABATV.com, and Beauty Talk with Illusions Fan page on Facebook(http://www.facebook.com/JaniceTunnell#!/pages/Beauty-Talk-with-Illusions-online-radio/242314875826749)

Beauty Tip Tuesday:

For those of you that wear blush but don't wear foundation, try applying a liquid or creme blush instead of powder.

Beauty Tip Tuesday!!!

Puffy Eyes...

We've all asked or had clients who've asked about remedies for tired puffy eyes. Some times the question has also been combined with 'how to get rid of dark undereye circles'. We've probably offered suggestions (or have been given suggestions) similar to these....

*Apply cucumber slices over closed eyes
*Applying a cold(frozen) metal spoon over the eyes
*Apply hemorrhoid cream to the puffy undereye area
*Get more sleep
*Take iron pills
* Use concealer or foundation to cover up

I'll add a few more....

*When sleeping, elevate your head so that fluid does not settle around your eyes
*Avoid salt, which retains fluid in the body, including under the eyes
*Use Eye Creams containing Vitamin K and retinol
*Stop Smoking
*Eat properly and drink lots of water

Beauty Deal Thursday

Beauty Deal Thursday

Changing foundation shades soon ... Buy any 2 foundation sticks from Illusions Cosmetics and receive 1 for FREE at www.illusionsbeauty.com.  This deal lasts all day today!!