Thursday, March 6, 2008

Winged Eyeliner - Can't get enough of it!

I can't get enough of the winged eyeliner trend. What a great way to add a little edginess to a look! Try using MAC Blacktrack Fluidline and a #266 angle brush to perfect the look. Start thin on the inner corner, and build the liner thicker as you draw outward. Use the shape of the lower lash line as a guide to pull the wing out and up. You'll almost be drawing a mini triangle to make the wing. You can connect the wing to the lower lashes for a more dramatic look. or leave it as is for a classic look.

It takes some practice to get this right. I suggest doing both eyes, (chances are, they'll be a little off), then choosing which one you like better. Give the angled brush a quick swipe in some eye makeup remover. Erase and correct the eye you didn't like as much to match the one you did!

Another trick to the winged eyeliner is the stamping technique. To avoid the liner pointing at 1 o'clock and 9 o'clock, try making a small mark with the angled brush and fluidline to stamp out the shape of the wing. From here, open and adjust before perfecting.

With this look, keep the skin clean and glowing by using MAC Mineralized Skinfinish Natural and MAC Strobe Liquid.

Here are two examples of winged eyeliner - disconnected and connected


Wednesday, January 30, 2008

IT IS COLD!!!

WOW is it a cold day out! In this frigid weather be sure to wear a heavy mositurizer (MAC Moisturelush Creme) and a great lip conditioner. Also to keep your skin glowing and healthy, exfoliate 2-3 times a week with MAC Microfine Refinisher. I promise it will do wonders for your skin!

This week was quite busy for me. I worked with photographer Paul Audia on two different projects. The first was a publicity headshot for an interior designer based in bucktown. The second was a test shoot for the former loop girl, Crystal. She recently had a baby and is looking fabulous. We did some nice headshots for her to scout to modeling agencies. I'm sure she'll be a great success. Here is one of the final shots

Saturday, January 19, 2008

Welcome

Hello! Welcome to www.karinstone.com 2008! I have lots of changes in store this year, so be sure to check my website and blog regularly. I plan to add behind the scenes photos and stories from my freelance work, as well as tips, tricks and trends in makeup and fashion. Thanks for checking in and I hope to be up and running soon!

Karin