My dear friend & Celebrity Makeup Artist, Victoria Rowe, who also happened to do makeup for Twilight star Ashley Greene told me about the Rock & Republic Robertson Store Opening Party last night in LA. 

Ashley Greene looked simply elegant in a little black dress, fresh short hair cut, and clean makeup.

I also love Ashley Greene’s nail polish which is very neutral.

Try Essie in Ballet Slippers for an Ashley Greene inspired  look!

Ashley Greene image via: www.hollywoodtuna.com

POP Beauty Takes a Bite into the Big Screen!

With the inspirational Audrey Hepburn in mind, POP Beauty Makeup Artist Victoria Rowe created a delicate twist to Ashley Green’s mysterious character. Armed with POP Beauty products, a vintage dress and a gorgeous day, they created magic through the photographer’s lens, and channelled the legend.

The POP Beauty products used include:

Rose Belle Blush, the sheer pink glow of Glow Belle, Cat Eyes in Onyx and In-Liner in Black for the infamous Audrey Hepburn eyes, the light nude and lighter shades from Little Black Dress, the taupe brown shades from Little Brown Dress, Magnet Eye Primer, and a combination from Kiss Mix in Berry.

Pop Beauty is available at sephora.com and ULTA.com!

 POP Beauty Paints LA Fashion Week at the Maggie Barry Spring/Summer 2009 Fashion Show!

Pop Beauty London Style: Pop Beauty, the British cult makeup brand encapsulates all that makes London “Swing”; Silky, long-lasting, uber flattering textures in punchy, punky must-have shades. Pop pushes the boundaries and creates trends with its maverick style. Pop appeals to all, Pop is a state of mind, an appreciation of award winning makeup and an innate sense of style. 

Pop Beauty was proud to collaborate on Maggie Barry’s Spring/Summer 2009 collection for LA Fashion Week, to create one-of-e-kind look for her show.

“The inspiration came from Maggie’s request for a “Circus Theme” and to make the girls look like “Beautiful Dolls, but individual”, so I searched for “Dolls and Doll looks” everywhere. What I came up with was to give each girl a different kind of Doll-we had a “Marilyn Monroe” doll, a “Grace Jones” doll, a “Bratz doll” doll, a Pam Andersen as “Barb Wire” doll, several “Asian China Dolls”…says Victoria Rowe, a Pop Beauty makeup artist. 

How to get the Maggie Barry makeup look with Pop Beauty?

The following Pop Beauty products were used to create the unique looks:

Blush Cake in Pretty In Pink Blush to make that very Baby Pink, doll-like cheek blended out with iridescent white and Glow Belle Face Kit over them to make the cheeks really glow!

Day To Play Eye shadow kits, as well as Lid Neon, and Eye Cakes in Pastel Greens, Pinks, and Blues, for the lid only, with iridescent white from Glow Belle under the brow. A thick black line on the top lid only with the In-Liner in Black.

Many girls had individual designs of stars, hearts, and peace symbols drawn in black eyeliner and decorated with glitter and crystals on their cheeks as well!

Pink Ribbon Gloss and Heart-Shaped lip stains finished the baby-doll looks.

I met my dear friend Victoria Rowe, who also happens to be a very talented makeup artist, backstage at the Maggie Barry show during LA Fashion Week.

Victoria Rowe created the makeup looks at the Maggie Barry fashion show using products by Pop Beauty. And this is a photo of us together.

Victoria Rowe (left) Marta Walsh (right).

I met up with celebrity makeup artist Victoria Rowe backstage at the Maggie Barry fashion show during LA Fashion Week. Victoria gave me a sneak peek to the makeup look for the runway which was achieved by Pop Beauty!

Here is a video of my interview with Victoria Rowe where she explains the makeup look backstage at the Maggie Barry show during LA Fashion Week, using makeup products by Pop Beauty.  It was super loud backstage since it was in a club, so the video is also a bit loud. But, you can see the model’s look wearing all Pop Beauty makeup and few tips here and there.

Want a flirty, funky shade to make your eyes pop? Coming right up. How about glittering eyeliner for a night on the town? Consider it done. Pop Beauty’s irresistible range of juicy color fulfills every order-from kiss-worthy lip pouters to eye shadows with a glittery finish to sparkly, all over shimmers that add a delectably enhancing glow to any look. Keep your finger on the beauty pulse and your makeup bag on the cutting edge with Pop Beauty’s deliciously loud, yet totally wearable shades.

Pop Beauty founder Sara Strand has never had a problem getting noticed. From her signature scarlet mane to her extraordinary talent in singing, Strand caught the ear of music executives at Sony at the young age of 11-after she left them singing messages into their answering machines.  

Pop Beauty makeup is available in Sephora and Ulta.

We are so excited to publish Beauty Interviews July 2008 Edition today, and feature the beautiful Khloe Kardashian (Kim Kardashian’s sister) on the cover.

Read all about Khloe Kardashian’s beauty secrets, from her signature smokey eyes look to the lip gloss her and Kim Karadashian are obsessed about, her favorite city in the world, and future career plans.

Other great interviews in Beauty Interviews July 2008 Edition include:

Eden Riegel an Emmy winning actress who is staring in a new webisodic series called: Imaginary Bitches, written and directed by Andrew Miller. Eden is also known for her role as Bianca Montgomery on the daytime drama All My Children. Eden Riegel shares with us some of her beauty secrets.

David Babaii a celebrity hairstylist who collaborated with actress Kate Hudson to create the David Babaii For WildAid Haircare line.

Linda Hay, Victoria’s Secret chief makeup artist and the secret behind its beautiful Angels, such as: Heidi Klum, Miranda Kerr, and Adriana Lima.

Victoria Rowe a talented makeup artist who have worked with celebrities like: Brittany Murphy, Rosario Dawson, Kimberly Stewart, Shar Jackson, Linda Carter, Matthew Perry and more.

Founders of Mama Mio: Sian Sutherland, Tanya Kazeminy Mackay and Kathy Miller. And founders of Adorage MD skincare line Ida, Ella, and Yelena.

International Makeup Artist Trade Show or IMAT.

I have to interrupt my original train of thought for a special story:…..

The International Makeup Artist Trade Show….that’s where I was in Pasadena, CA this weekend. I was demonstrating the Luminess Air Airbrush machine and Mineral, Water-Based Makeup used by the likes of Ve-Johnny Depp’s Makeup Artist for “Pirates of The Caribbean” and “Sweeney Todd”.

Ve was kind enough to show me exactly how she did Johnny Depp’s makeup for Sweeney “Todd” on Sunday using this awesome, quiet, light little machine. Unbelievable. By using a very light, almost white makeup on Johnny’s face as a base, Ve was able to use the Luminess Air machine in a much, much darker shade to create the crazy contours on his cheekbones and chin to give him that ghostlike quality. Followed up by RED eyeliner inside the rim of his eyes which bled out to his bottom lashes to make him especially doom-inspired!

There were many awesome finds at the IMAT show. One of my favorites was “PROS-AIDE” Water-based, non-toxic adhesive for facial hardware (Prosthetic pieces) to replace the very TOXIC Spirit Gum of days gone by.

Try to find these people if you are serious about applying prosthetic pieces, whether it is for a movie or for a school play or Halloween…I suggest we all look for non-toxic alternatives for the old petroleum-based, crappy old glues of the past. Remember-your skin absorbs most of what you put on it!!!!! Try to allow absorption of mostly healthy products if you possibly can. Their website is: www.pros-aide.com .

Another big favorite for Beauty and High-Definition Camera Makeup is the “HD High Definition Powder” from MAKEUP FOREVER PRO LINE made out of pure Silica (a Mineral).

This is the most amazing invisible Translucent Powder I have ever seen and is completely non-toxic, Talc-Free, Paraben and Phthalate-Free. Big SCORE!!!

Also this week I received at a PRE-DAYTIME EMMY Party this Organic, pure, wonderful foundation primer by a new company called EXUBERANCE. It’s called “Miracle Bound (rejoice) Skin-Firming Gel Makeup Primer”. Hard to find but worth it. Made with 70% active organic ingredients.

And finally, I am extremely impressed with the latest TOO FACED lipstick formulas (found at Sephora, Ulta, and Dept Stores).

They are Rich in Color, Moisture (made with Shea Butter and Grapeseed Oil), and are Paraben-free as well. These lipsticks are the ultimate in color and smoothness-you just HAVE to try one!!!

It’s important to combine Glamour and Health as our European Counterparts do. In Europe, many chemicals that we allow in Cosmetics are not allowed because of their link to Breast and other cancers over a period of time. Be aware. Look into Organic and non-Toxic, safe cosmetics (check out the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics-www.safecosmetics.org-for more information).

Thank you for your time! Be Gorgeous and safe!-Love, Victoria.

It is my pure pleasure to be a part of Talkingmakeup.com as a contributor for the first time!

My name is Victoria Rowe, and I am a freelance Makeup Artist residing in Los Angeles, CA.  My passion, as well as my area of expertise, happens to be in making people beautiful and happy-inside and out!  When working in Hollywood on Celebrities, Models, Actors, and Musicians, the most important thing is to smile and have a lot of fun!  It makes the day go better, and it makes the work look fabulous!!!  I’d like to share with you some of my experiences as a  Makeup Artist that you can hopefully learn a lot from and enjoy.  I want to make your life a little less stressful and confusing, and a little more fun!!!

Victoria Rowe (left). Victoria with Kimberley Stewart (right).

Here goes!!!

One of the most important lessons we all have to learn about makeup starts with our skin.  Dare I say, you can spend all the money you want on great-looking packaging and fun-looking colors, but when your skin is a mess-it all looks bad!   This leads me to my first and most important rule in Makeup…..Skin is made of nearly 80% water, it needs to be hydrated to be healthy and to look good no matter what your age!!! 

Victoria’s Pick Number 1: Jason Organics Esther-C Cream, around $14.95.

Now, first you may be saying, “Victoria, I have Oily skin.  If I moisturize, I break out.” Think of the logic behind that.  You’re saying your skin cannot handle moisture or hydration.  How can that be true if your skin is composed of almost 80% water? What you’re really saying is, “I don’t want to wait for my moisturizer to soak in before I put on my Makeup.”  We all need moisture!  So many people are taking medicines (we won’t name them all) or treatments meant to dry out the skin.  Some people are under heavy emotional stress or a change of environment or weather.   But what they don’t know or haven’t been told most of the time, is that their skin has to have that moisture replaced or it will start to compensate by creating oil to “moisturize” itself.  Next, your pores open up to shoot out the oil and now every piece of dirt or bacteria is stuck, clogging the pore and creating a blemish on your poor little face!!!

Victoria’s Pick Number 2: Burt’s Bees Pomegranate Creams.
Burt’s Bees Naturally Ageless with Pomegranate & White Birch Bark Night Creme, $25.00.

It’s true.  Oily skin is Dry skin that is creating oil to try and moisturize itself.  Our skin will try to hydrate itself every time it is low on moisture.  Therefore, I beg all of my clients to use products that are hydrating, Mineral Oil and Petroleum-Free, and preferably organic or as natural as possible.  My favorite picks for Moisturizers for Acne Scarring and Oily/Dry Skin are:  Jason’s Organics Esther-C cream (the esther is the purest form of vitamin C and creates the fastest delivery of the vitamin into your skin), or Burt’s Bees Royal Jelly or Pomegranate Anti-Ageing creams for all other skin types.  I recommend using these creams as often as possible on a distressed face (while watching TV, using the computer, sleeping, as well as right out of the shower under makeup).  If you are afraid of the word “Anti-Ageing,” fear not.  These creams are all natural, you can understand all of the ingredients, and Anti-Ageing is only a reference to some really great ingredients that will help fortify and strengthen your skin’s ability to look and be healthy.  You can never start that too early!!!

Victoria’s Pick Number 3: Burt’s Bees Royal Jelly Creams.
Burt’s Bee Radiance Day Creme with Royal Jelly, $15.00.

Your lips need moisture too!  One of my favorite products for that is Too Faced Cosmetics “FUZE” Lip Gloss.  This product isn’t sticky, it goes on clear with a nice fruity taste, and for fun, it contains the appetite suppressant “Citromax” which is found in the “FUZE” energy drink.  If you favor lipsticks, Bare Essentials Lipsticks contain no Parabens or harmful preservatives.  We all need to look to healthier lip products because that is what we put in our mouth and in our bodies every day!

Victoria’s Pick number 4: Too Faced Fuze Slendersize Lip Gloss, $18.50 (left). Bare Escentuals Lipsticks, $15.00 (right).

Once you have chosen a great, Mineral and Petroleum-free moisturizer, be sure to couple it with a sunscreen of at LEAST 15SPF, preferably 30SPF+.  One of my favorites is Kiehl’s SPF25 Sport Spray.  Let these products sit and soak for a few minutes.  If you have time, do your hair first.  This way, your products will be sufficiently absorbed when you are ready for primers or foundations.  Don’t be afraid to mix a liquid foundation with a little moisturizer or sunscreen together to get a gorgeous dewy look.

Victoria’s pick number 5: Kiehl’s Vital Sun Protection Spray SPF 25 for Children.
(“All-Sport Year-Round” Face & Body Spray), $17.50.

Next time, we’ll talk about foundations and which one is the right one for you!!!!

Thanks for your time and stay GORGEOUS!!!

Love,
Victoria

PS-Check out my website at:  www.victoriarowe.com

And my MySpace at: http://www.myspace.com/halocosmetics333