Showing posts with label Chic Studios NYC. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Chic Studios NYC. Show all posts

Sunday, January 6, 2013

CHIC HOLIDAY FASHION TRENDS


With our CHIC STUDIOS New Year’s Eve Style Guide and post on how to throw the perfect New Year’s bash, there’s no doubt that you rang in 2013 fabulously! The glitzy holiday may be over, but it’s no excuse to lose your fashion-forward motivations now! Make sure to stay chic and take note of the 5 huge trends of this season.

1.   VELVET

This winter, velvet has made a comeback! The soft-feeling fabric has always been associated with a rich and luxurious appearance. It has been seen on countless celebs, in designer collections and even on Miss Universe winner, Olivia Culpo, when she won the pageant! If you’re petite, velvet can make you appear bulky. Don’t let that make you avoid this sumptuous trend- opt for velvet accents or accessories instead.




Now this is a trend we love for post-holiday season. Hide your gingerbread house and pie filled tummies with a huge sweater! I’m not talking about stepping out in an oversized sweater with sweatpants and scrunchies- this cozy staple can look fashion-forward and chic. Balance the bulk of heavy knits with slim or short bottoms, like skinny jeans, leather leggings or a mini skirt. Add some glam shoes and costume jewelry and you’re good to go!


3.    24K Gold Lips

If you can’t afford diamonds, go for the gold! Gold lips are hot this season- A gold gloss can be worn alone or over a favorite lipstick to create a warm and shimmery effect. The metallic color will make you feel like a million bucks and add instant femininity, sparkle and glamor to your face.




4.    Winter White

The snow may start to melt soon, but that shouldn’t stop you from shying away from this winter trend. Forget the outdated “you can’t wear white after Labor Day” cliché fashion rule. The winter white trend is your friend and will make you look white hot. This trend is embracing the color of the snowy season! Celebrities like Miranda Kerr and J. Lo have been spotted in all white outfits.



The idea of purple hair may seem a little silly and a risk only to be taken on Halloween, but it is indeed a new trend! Purple hair comes in many shades, such as lavender, lilac and even magenta. Many starts have dared to rock it, but do you? Katy Perry, Kelly Osbourne and Azealia Banks have all embraced it, while some other stars, like Christina Aguilera and Demi Lovato, have dip-dyed, ombred and streaked their hair in this pastel color. Don’t want to commit to a crazy hue? Use hair chalk or temporary dye for a not-so-permanent ‘do!



Continue 2013 looking fabulous & try some of these hot winter trends! Make sure to check out our FacebookTwitterPinterest & website!

Friday, October 14, 2011

A day in the life of a Chic student!!

Thank you Nathalie and Sybille -

It was a great pleasure for us to watch this video:)

Thanks for your hard work, please come and visit Chic - we can't wait to see you again!!!!

Tuesday, September 13, 2011

CHIC STUDIOS GRAD SPOTLIGHT -- Ashley Maybruck!


Ashley Maybruck, who took the 4 Week Professional Makeup Artistry Course in April as well as the Basic Hair Styling advanced course, has been in high demand in the industry since she graduated! Check out the update on what she has been up to:
FAVORITE MAKEUP ARTISTS, HER MAKEUP KIT NECESSITIES, CURRENT INSPIRATIONS!!



What have you been up to since graduating from Chic?
Since graduating from Chic Studios I have done a few photoshoots, an independent film, a music video for MTV's Dylan DilinJah, and I am also 1 of 2 Key artists for the Plitzs shows for New York Fashion Week. I have a few weddings lined up as well.

What has been your favorite gig thus far?
Every gig has a different feel and atmosphere however, my favorite gig thus far would probably be New York Fashion Week.

What is your schedule like during this Fashion Week?
My schedule for this fashion week is crazy! I had 10 shows for Plitzs on Saturday September 10th and 12 shows for them on Sunday September 11th as well as the Morgan Carper show on Sunday morning. Then I have the Stacy Lomman show on September 16th!




What three products could you not do without in your kit?
The 3 essential products that I absolutely CANNOT live without is my MAC Fluidline, my Makeup Forever Flash Palatte, and my OCC Lip Tars!

What artists do you look up to?
I admire Ve Neil. She is more Special Effects makeup but I just look up to her so much! I met her at The Makeup Show in NYC and it was truly the first time that I was speechless. I just stare at her work and try and figure out how she did it and what products she used.

What do you love right now?
I am really inspired right now by art such as oil paintings, mainly Kevin LLewellyn. His art is darker in spirit but mindblowing. I am also inspired by music,
I will listen to a song and try to create a story based around the makeup.
As far as designers go I am a Betsy Johnson girl yet I LOVE Rebecca Taylors new line for NYFW. It is very feminine with different patterns and textures but with light airy materials.
I have traveled around the world and one of my all time favorite places that just continues to inspire me is Paris, not only is it the fashion capital of the world but it has a certain spark about it that just lights up the imagination and creativity.

Monday, September 5, 2011

You're invited!! SHOP ADDICTS FASHION NIGHT OUT 2011 with MAKEOVERS by CHIC STUDIOS NYC


Shop Addicts is a Shopping Experience for every fashionista and beautynista!!!


Celebrate FASHION NIGHT OUT 2011 with Shop Addicts and Chic Studios NYC!http://www.theshopaddicts.com/Events/Upcoming.html


What? JOIN SHOP ADDICTS from the NYC TRI-STATE AREA as they SHOP-for-a-CAUSE and fundraise for PROJECT
LADYBUG while partaking in SPRING 2012 Beauty & Fashion MAKEOVERS from CHIC STUDIOS & Lash Bar!

When? THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 8

Where? ARENA LOUNGE, 135 West 41st, NYC 10018

The evening will also include spa treatments, silent auction bidding on an array of spectacular designer swag, tickets to NEW YORK FASHION WEEK SPRING 2012 shows compliments of THE STYLE GURU FASHION & BEAUTY BLOG, and much more!

Friday, August 19, 2011

CONGRATULATIONS TO "THE MAKEUP COMPETITION" WINNERS!!


Congratulations to this amazing makeup artist Cha Cha who once studied at Chic Studios NYC! Thank you for imagination, creativity, artistic skills, and professional techniques you used to present such an inventive look inspired by Lady Gaga at the Makeup Challenge Event!



Cha Cha completed the look in 20 minutes! Can you believe it?




Friday, August 12, 2011

ARE YOU READY FOR THE MAKEUP COMPETITION?



Dear Lovely Makeup Artists and Makeup Lovers,

Are you ready for Chic Makeup Competition?

When? August 16
Where? 71 Jay street, Brooklyn, NY 11201


Two rounds during the Makeup Challenge, with 20 minutes each to complete a “look” by the inspiration of choice.
A panel of 4 celebrity judges will review the looks during the competition and select 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners.
DID SOMEONE SAY PRIZES?! GIFT BAGs FOR EACH ATTENDEE! ALSO RAFFLE PRIZES ALL EVENING!!!
MAC, Makeup Forever, Embryolisse, Cinema Secrets, etc. Gift certificates will also be included!

Tuesday, June 28, 2011

Johny Weir is the new face of MAC Cosmetics!!

The Olympic figure skater Johnny Weir is the new face of MAC Cosmetics. He will appear in the ad campaign for the 2011 holiday collection, Glitter and Ice.




WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHTS OF JOHNNY WEIR AS THE NEW FACE FOR MAC COSMETICS? Love it? Hate it? How do you see them "making" him up? Let's discuss it!

PLEASE VISIT http://www.facebook.com/chicstudiosmakeup for FREE GIVEAWAYS.

All comments are entered into a drawing for July 1st to win 3 Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics BRUSHES & 1 LIP TAR!!

Tuesday, May 10, 2011

You are invited!! Chic Studios NYC at The Makeup Show NYC 2011


The MakeUp Show brings up makeup inspiration, education while networking and purchasing the latest products... Join Chic Studios NYC at the largest PRO beauty event in NYC!!!
The professional makeup artists will come together for the sixth time! Among the Exhibitors Cinema Secrets, Anastasia Beverly Hills, NARS Cosmetics, Naked Cosmetics, Face Atelier, MAC, Make up For Ever and much more:)) Make Up For Ever is offering great pro only workshops by the way,
Check them out at

“We are bigger than ever before. We are introducing a brand new floor that is called the career and resource floor and it is taking the show to a different level.”

James Vincent, Director of Education & Artist Relations

Chic Studios NYC is a part of the Makeup Show 2011 and we will be extremely happy to see our graduates and friends. Please, visit Chic Studios booth at the Makeup Show this year!!!!


http://www.themakeupshow.com/makeupshow/NY/exhibitors.html

Tuesday, April 26, 2011

the Chic News: The HOTTEST EVENTS in NYC this SPRING!!

1. From May 4 to July 31 Costume Institute exhibition at The Metropolitan Museum of Art presents Alexander McQueen's iconic designs. The show's focus is on his exceptional pieces, and the designer's contribution to fashion.



“Right after he died, I wrote Born This Way.” Lady GAGA She was particularly struck when the release date for the song turned out to be the anniversary of McQueen’s death.

2. THE MAKEUP SHOW. The professional makeup industry will come together to celebrate the craft of the professional makeup artist for the sixth time - at the global epicenter of beauty and fashion - New York City. MAY 15th-16th!! We are happy to announce that Chic Studios NYC are at the show this year, please come to visit us!! Check it out at

3. LADY GAGA is on tour!! NY loves Lady Gaga and she loves NY> The Monster Ball Tour is the second worldwide concert tour by Lady Gaga...


4. Chelsea Handler is performing at Beacon Theatre on May 21st!!!!
The most cute comedian ever, as well as a humorist, television host, actress, model, and best-selling author.




5. Fergie at Macy’s Herald Square for Fergie Footwear. The Celebrity visited Macy's on April 21st to celebrate her new collection of shoes.
Check it out at FergieShoes.com Looked perfect and made people happy: everybody had a chance to get his picture taken with Fergie)

Thursday, April 14, 2011

We Live and Breathe Makeup!! Chic Studios NYC at the NYC Events: IMATS and Post-IMATS Networking Mixer.....


On April 9th Chic Studios NYC Team had a chance to be at IMATS. Thanks to organizers, everybody was extremely happy.....what made the show special was that you could attend seminars without paying extra! For two days Famous Makeup Artists had been revealing their secrets: Roque Cozzette, Wanda Longo, Eve Pearl, Kevin James Bennett to name a few of the Educators, featured speakers Linda Mason and Valenté Frazier and keynote speakers LAN NGUYEN, ADRIEN MOROT, LOIE ZAKARIAN.



What was so inspiring for Chic Studios NYC???
Among such great seminars, the thing we really loved at the show was The BEAUTY/FANTASY Competition which took place on Saturday, the 2011 theme is Tribal Beauty. As we deal with students every day: teach, inspire, help them begin the careers, it was especially pleasant for us to watch the students working at the stage!! Although the time limit was only two hours, the students created gorgeous looks and managed to demonstrate their best skills and techniques!

We are waiting for the bigger venue next year - all tickets for IMATS were completely sold out days before the show!!!



Another great event we attended this week - Post-IMATS Networking Mixer. Thanks to the Makeup Meetup Group and its organizer Genivieve Santos who was so welcoming and encouraging!! We had a chance to meet up all together, make friends, have fun, discuss IMATS and the latest industry news. Lots of networking, fun and raffles: Makeup Forever Pro Seminars, Embryolisse gift set, compulsive cosmetics lipsticks, the brush belt and tickets to The Makeup Show! (Please, purchase them beforehand guys!!! Chic Studios NYC are at The Makeup Show 2nd year in a row!!!!;)

Join Us at http://www.meetup.com/nycmakeupartists

Thursday, April 7, 2011

!!!!Help Your Skin: 5 Easy Tips for Beautiful and Healthy Skin by Chic Studios NYC



Lemon to clear, Water to hydrate, Carrots to smooth, Avocado to
moisturize and Oysters to regenerate.....


Make your skin look great by adding CARROTS to your daily nutrition.

Carrots are rich in antioxidants as well as vitamins A, C and K.
Believe it or not but carrot juice is great for dry skin, makes it
look smoother and firmer. In Europe carrot oil has been used in night
creams, body lotions,and lip sticks for ages. Besides, it's a proven fact
that these veges reduce the risk of heart deceases, improve digestion.
Good to know that Vitamin A is important for your eyesight.

Fresh air and lots of water!!!
Every cell of our body consists of water. Keep your energy level on
top and prevent your skin from dehydration by drinking 8-10 glasses
of water every day. If you are trying to cut a couple of pounds, water
could be a solution! It decreases your appetite naturally and helps
your body metabolize stored fat as well.

AVOCADO calms and soothes irritated skin and many skin care products
are infused with avocado oil. It is rich in vitamins A, B, D and E , great
for sensitive skin: mush an avocado and simply apply it as a mask.
Help you skin look moisturized and silky!

Do you like OYSTERS?
Did you know that they are enriched with zinc
that helps your skin produce collagen and maintain elasticity? What
could be better than clear, young looking skin? Oysters are the best
weapon afainst acne, zinc reactions help stimulate cell growth which
is a great treatment for scars, post acne as well.

Feels good to use some LEMON for your skin!
3 teaspoons of lemon
juice, 1 teaspoon of honey and a little water mixed together will leave your
skin clean and light. Lemon juice is great for oily skin
helping clear the excess oils from the face. Vitamin C prevents the
aging process. Young looking, clear, glowing even-tone skin and
these benefits are achieved with the help of only one product-lemon.

Tuesday, April 5, 2011

a Good Pair of Rain Shoes and a Gorgeous Lipstick are all you need on a rainy day!!!

Chic Advise on How to pair your shoes with a lipstick. Create an impression and
look bright even on a rainy day, no more gray colors - only happiness, joy, comfort and beauty!!!

1. Make a Splash - Pair Bobby Brown Orange Lip Color with signature Burberry Girls' "Frogrise" Rain Boots!!!


Wear Bobbi Brown lip color ($22 at Barneys) alone or pair with lip liner and lip gloss!!


2. We Love Pink - MAC Cremesheen Glass and a pair of Hunter Women's Original Rain Boots in Fuchsia.


Creamy and comfortable, non-sticky, keeps your lips moisturized ($19 at MAC).


3. Irresistible boots with a girlish appeal (Kate Spade New York "Randi" Rain Boots) go well with Chanel Lip Gloss LÈVRES SCINTILLANTES Aragonite!! Bring a high-shine glow and beautiful shimmer with this Chanel best-seller!




$28.50 for this beauty: sparkling and rich, conditioning and long-lasting:)



4. Pair Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Pur Couture Lipstick with J.Crew rain shoes. Tasteful and luxurious, sophisticated and chic!!



Yves Saint Laurent introduces the new generation of emblematic colors: orange, red and fuchsia in a collection of high fashion lipsticks. $30 for all day comfort and hydration!

Tuesday, January 11, 2011

Bobbi Brown Beauty Rules: Fabulous Looks, Beauty Essentials, and Life Lessons by Bobbi Brown

Chic Studios NYC reads Bobby Brown Beauty Rules. Do you truly know how to make yourself look good? This book is not only about how to apply mascara or lipstick properly, it is a great description of building a whole look and taking care of yourself-you can get great advice on health and skincare. Plenty of amazing colorful pictures of different hair styles and makeup inside. Get your new ideas and be creative!

http://www.amazon.com/Bobbi-Brown-Beauty-Rules-Essentials/dp/0811874680/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top