MAC on the Set of Twilight - The Movie.

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MAC Cosmetics is one of the most well-known brands behind the scenes of some of your favorite shows, television and movies. One of their latest projects is the film production of Twilight. Twilight is the highly anticipated, #1 New York Times Bestselling book series, brought to life in this movie. My kids cannot wait as they have been indulging in the books and are very excited to see the movie. 

Check out the following q & a with the Makeup Department Head Jeanne Van Phue. Here she provides some insight into the makeup direction of the movie.

Q: What was the process for creating the various characters’ looks?
A: Katherine Hardwicke, the director, and I have previously worked together on a movie called “Lords of Dogtown,” so we know each other very well. I began by preparing sketches of my vision,

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Video Demos from NARS Cosmetics.

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NARS Cosmetics embarks on a mission to teach women makeup techniques! Finally - and a pretty genius idea, if I say so myself. NARS created these foolproof beauty videos that provide a step-by-step guide on how to acheive flawless skin and rosy cheeks.

The video demonstrations are available on the NARS website, but I have them for you here to.

Video 1, “A Healthy, Radiant Complexion,” features NARS International Senior Stylist James Boehmer giving tips and tricks on using foundation and concealer.

 


Video 2, “A Beautiful Cheek,” provides a detailed guide on achieving gorgeous, contoured

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Get the Look for Fall with Tarte.

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I am still loving on the beautiful Eye Couture Palette from Tarte. Like I said, the colors are perfect, and the options are endless.

Building on the eyes and continuing on with the rest of the face, Tarte put together the most beautiful Fall look that I just have to share.


On the face:
clean slate face primer
smooth operator oil-free foundation SPF20
the eraser smooth concealer
provocateur pressed mineral powder SPF8
berrylicious natural cheek stain from berry couture natural stain set

On the lips:
paradise lipstick from lip couture t5 superfruit infused lipstick set

On the eyes:
eye couture day to night palette using the following -
- start with the shimmery pale pink and apply from lash line up to the crease
- blend the gold-tinged purple right into the crease and blend
- gently sweep the silver sheen shade all over the brow bone
- line both the upper and lower lash line with the charcoal eyeliner
- use the shimmery deep gray and go over the upper lash line to blend and smoke it up a bit
- blend the lower lash line with a bit more of the gold-tinged purple shade

Beautiful!

Check out all of these gorgeous products to create your own Fall look at Tarte Cosmetics or Sephora.com.