SAG BEAUTY AWARDS

Once again the red-carpet was filled with a bevy of beauties at the 2013 Screen Actors Guild Awards. But we started to wonder: "Who sent out the celeb-wide note outlining the official look of the night as a deep side part, romantic waves and a ruby red pout?" While we have many faves from this year’s SAG awards, we found these three beauty looks especially stunning because they broke the mold and dared to do something a little different! 

Only Kelly Osbourne could manage to make lavender locks look completely classic! The Fashion Police co-host hit a high note as she daringly paired a firetruck red lip with her purple up-do. What can we learn from Kelly? Don't be afraid of color!

There's just something about French women! Marion Cotillard debuted her sophisticated and sleek chin-length bob on the SAG carpet. Along with her thick, groomed brows, the cut frames her face perfectly and shows off her beautiful blue eyes. 

With a red head of barely-there curls, cat eye makeup, and plump pink lips, Jessica Chastain was a real-life Jessica Rabbit.  We can't get enough of her glow!

What are your thoughts about the SAG beauty looks? Do you think award season is off to a good start? Keep up with everything red-carpet and Chic via our Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest.

FUTURISTIC BEAUTY LOOKS

Call it the Avatar-effect but it seems that designers and makeup artists alike can’t get enough of the futuristic makeup trend. These looks are magical, innovative and edgy! Let your creativity go wild and create a futuristic of your own. Here’s a little inspiration from us at Chic Studios:

  

Icey white shimmer screams futuristic! Recreate this look from the pages of Vogue China with Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics Loose Colour Concentrate in Iced

Here is a look spotted on the runway at the Dior Haute Couture Fall 2012 show. Pink is not just for your lips my dear! Use Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil in Woodstock to rim your eyes with a flash of Barbie-pink.

Lip tattoos are growing more and more popular and there are a plethora of fun shades, patterns and even glitter for you to try! One of our favorite brands is Violent Lips Temporary Lip Tattoos

Keep on top of all beauty trends with our Chic Studios Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest! Until next week beauty lovers!

PEEK INTO OUR CHIC KIT

Ever wondered what products the pros use? Take an exclusive peek into our very own CHIC kit! 

 BH Cosmetics 36 Color Eyeshadow and Blush Palette

Our featured product is this fabulous palette, complete with 30 eyeshadow shades and 6 blushes is ideal for creating a range of looks. It includes neutral shades for everyday, dark grays and blacks for a perfect smokey eye and shimmery jewel-tones. Peach, pink and gold shades in both matte and shimmer create a flawless flush and a natural glow on just about any skin tone!

For perfect blush application, we recommend this Sigma F10 brush.

Other brands in our makeup kit include:

MAC Cosmetics

Cinema Secrets

Burt’s Bees

Makeup Forever

Graftobian

And each Chic Studios NYC grad receives one upon completion of our 4-week program!

You can see the complete products in our kit on our Pinterest board. You can also keep up with everything Chic on our Facebook and Twitter! Until next week dahlings!

CHIC GIRLS SECRETS Miss Piggy is the new face of MAC limited edition line

MAC Cosmetics recently announced that Miss Piggy will be the face of a new, limited edition makeup line.

The line includes three products: eye liner, eye shadow and false strip lashes!

You're invited! 5 Favorite Summer Events in NYC: We LOVE Fashion, Museums and Parties:)

1. PARTY IN THE PARK!!! The Black Eyed Peas is giving a concert in Central Park on Thursday, June 9th. The concert is to benefit Robin Hood Foundation, which provides food, housing, medical, educational programs for teens living in poverty in NYC>


2. Museum Mile Festival Tuesday, June 14th, 2011, 6pm - 9pm Once a year, for the past 32 years, 9 of the country's finest museums open their doors from 6pm - 9pm. This year Museum Mile welcomes its newest member, the Museum for African Art.

3. Look Good Lab Wednesday, June 15, 7pm Would you like to learn new style skills, taught by New York City's best 'lookin'-good' consultants? This
month's Topic: Stylosophy Tired of wearing the same old blue jeans? Optimize the way you look and define your style!!!

4. Easy Updos and Summer Hair by Aveda with Urban Girl Squad Wednesday, June 15 7pm at Aveda Academy. We live in NYC and need to be battle-ready to fight against humidity! The experts at Aveda will show us how to have carefree summer hair!! The event is a great chance to watch the demo of gorgeous updos and learn which products can protect your hair from the elements.

http://events.nydailynews.com/new-york-ny/events/show/187441946-easy-updos-and-summer-hair-by-aveda-with-urban-girl-squad#ixzz1OWvvjl3K




5. HBA Global Expo & Conference Tuesday, June 28 - Thursday, June 30, 2011 at Jacob K. Javits Convention Center.

HBA Global is the leading product development event for the personal care, fragrance, well-being and cosmetic industries. Don't miss out the opportunity for networking, educational purposes, not to mention the latest news from the industry!!! Check it out at

MET Costume Institute's 2011 Gala Makeup: Blake Lively, J LO.

A Goddess of this modern world, Blake Lively looked stunning in her Venus-inspired dress by Chanel complimented by gorgeous curls and natural, flawless skin... The makeup was done by celebrity makeup artist Vivian Baker.

Chic Makeup IDEAS | Blake Lively inspired look:

Bobbi Brown Shimmer Wash Eye Shadow - Champagne. $20.

A simple, modern way to wear shimmer!!

MakeupForever Nude Lashes.

MAC Lipsticks.

MakeupForever HD Blush. Microfinish Cream Blush. The HD Blush is a cream blush that naturally sculpts and highlights the cheeks for a healthy glow.

Jeniffer Lopez was one of our favorites at MET GALA as well....She went for a sophisticated look with sharp contouring, bold red lips, and beautiful brown eyes. J Lo picked the flower dress by Gucci.

Chic Makeup IDEAS | J Lo inspired look!


MAC Fix Spray.... Use this product before applying the powder/bronzer...It makes your skin look flawless, sets up your makeup perfectly, enhances the glowing!!

The Brush we are using for the look is MAC #187.

MAC Mineralize Skinfinish Gold Deposit

ICON Makeup Artist PAT McGRATH BACKSTAGE

Pat McGrath, one of the most talented Makeup Artists of the industry is famous for her diversity and creativity. The Queen of any fashion show's backstage takes action under control. Every time she bursts out tons of looks and inspirations: everything from nude with a touch of a lip color (Balenciaga Show) to Ultra Imaginative Makeup Styles (John Galiano).....

"She is a genius, she is Pat McGrath, The Pat McGrath". Stella McCartney

Spring 2011 Trends from Pat McGrath:

1.Red Lips.

This Spring Red Lips are the trend! Pick a warm(orange) vibrant red by CoverGirl. The CoverGirl Queen Collection has a new line of 24 lipsticks designed by Pat McGrath.

2.Minimalism.

Noticed at Stella McCartney, Balenciaga, Versace, D&G, Dolce & Gabbana, and Bottega Veneta Fashion Shows: natual, bare skin, clean complexion, sculptured face, nude and light colors full brows and a touch of a lip color. "We usually associate Spring with light colors, a little bit of shimmer and a touch of a lip color" Pat McGrath

3.Maximal Makeup.

Noticed at R.Cavalli, Louis Vuitton, John Galliano, Christian Dior : Intense eyes, bright colored eyeshadow, almost nude lips. Bald Lips were presented as a trend for Spring as well. Pat connected bright vivid colored lids and bald lips together at Dior Show.

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

Chic Studios grads - a night of Runway Makeup!

Chic Studios NYC grads reunited for a night of fashion, fun, and a good cause! Our talented alumni worked with key artist, famed Lazarus the Makeup Man, for all models at the Global Fashion Show to benefit the Bisila Bokoko African Literacy Project, held on October 22nd, 2010 at F.I.T.

Not only did the grads get to hone their skills and experience, but worked on two former America’s Next Top Model contestants, Amina from Season 12, and Fatima, from Season 10.
Former Chic graduate Rosemary Kokuhilwa created the event, which featured emerging fashion designers from around the globe.

Take a look at some of the exclusive backstage photos of our stars in action! Great job to all the artists who participated:

Lindsey Aldrich
Rani Shortland
Agnes Barnat
Roxana Beltran
Diedre Garcia
Yvonne Chevere
Jaret Rodriguez
Gayle Carbajal
Marcia Cudjoe-Forrest
Sushmita Singh
Adrienne Deekman
Joana Rodeira
Colleen Thomas
You girls made us proud!

-chic

we take it personally

For the girl who has everything, or wants everything, shopping can be quite tricky. Leave it to Too Faced Cosmetics to bring a never-see-it-coming option for the princesses in your life with their "Design Your Palette" set.

Here's how it works --

1. Select the shades that work best for your friend/niece/Mama/etc from their best selling products.

2. Design the custom cover using signature TF designs. So easy to hide a gift idea re-do!

3. Finally, personalize the gift tag being cheeky or chic.

For $35, it's the gift that no one else would think of. We'll take ours in pink, please!

Snag yours in time for the holidays at http://www.toofaced.com/palette.asp

making up project runway style

"project runway" season 4 winner Christian Siriano is no stranger to branding; after all, it was his quirky style of dress, hair (the bi-level fashion hawk, as he's been known to call it) and talk, ("fierce" and "ferosh" to name a few), that garnered fans and allies alike as he took the crown with his stunning Fashion Week premiere at the ripe age of 22.

so it goes without saying that christian isn't exactly afraid of branching out -- which was apparent with the premiere of his limited edition makeup line through Victoria's Secret.

the Christian Siriano collection is his debut in the beauty industry, featuring Egyptian-inspired packaging and colors. creating a collection in a saturated market may seem risky; but as we learned at the NYC premiere, it's just another world that Christian manages to conquer.

we love the Kajal Eye Liner, which features a thicker pen to make a darker line for perfect cat eyes. fierce!

Christian Siriano Collection at Victoria's Secret