Leisa... How to do a Smokey Eye Using Grey and Pruple Shadow by: DARAIS

Everyone meet Leisa my Beauty of the Week! I met her and loved her with no makeup on at all. If I was Leisa I would continue the "no makeup on my eyes" look always but like all of you... sometimes its fun to get dramatic! Leisa has never done a smokey eye. She has always wanted to try it and decided to go big or go home! With 3 beautiful kids she deserves a night out at BINGO!!!! lol

Here is Leisa with one eye smoked out using Grey and Purple Eye Shadows!
Products needed to get this smokey look:
Eye Base: Effacernes waterproof concealer in Bronze IV
Brushes: #8 concealer, #18 dual end liner and lid, #17 highlight and crease blending
Eye Shadows: It List (Liner), Volcano (Lid and smudger for Liner), Drama (Crease), Vue (Highlight)
Eye Liner: Gris Noir Khol Pencil
Mascara: Definicils Precious Cells in Black
Brow: Pencil in Natural Blonde

STEP-BY-STEP VIDEO

Leisa!!! N 19, B 32!!!! You are so beautiful... and my favorite thing about US Airways!!! Can't wait to see you again soon and GOOD LUCK everyone who masters this beautiful dramatic look!

DARAIS

Vanessa... How to do a Dark Smokey Eye using Black Sparkle by: Darais

Everyone Meet Vanessa my Beauty of the Week!!! I met her in Chandler Arizona... There are so many beauties here I had to show everyone the steps to get this Hot Smokey eye with tons of Black Sparkle! It literally looks like there are crushed up diamonds on your eyes Vanessa! Can't wait to hear how it looked at the club when the lights hit it!

Below is Vanessa with one eye applied. You can see not only does the whites of the eyes look bigger but the entire eye and lash line looks longer and wider! Love this look on you and so will Oprah! lol

Products you will need to get this look:

Eye Base: Aquatique in Nude
Brushes: #18 dual end shadow and liner, #17 highlight and blending

Eye Shadows: The New Black (Liner and Lid), Off The Rack (Highlight), Snap (Crease and Liner)

Liner: Black Ebony Khol Pencil

Mascara: Hypnose Drama in Excessive Black

STEP-BY-STEP VIDEO

Thanks my beautiful Vanessa and thanks for bringing your mom! Please tell Oprah Hello!

See you soon!

DARAIS

Maribeth... How to do a dramatic lavender contoured smokey eye by: DARAIS

Everyone Meet Maribeth!!! I met this Beauty of the Week at Macy's Arrowhead in Phoenix Arizona. Was excited when she was open to try something new for an evening look! I chose a smokey contoured look. I wanted to incorporate a lavender shadow for Maribeth. Not only is it the hot eye shadow color for spring but also compliments her blond hair! Maribeth this looks amazing on you. Thanks for coming in and sharing this look with everyone!
Here is Maribeth with one eye applied only. AMAZING how big we can get the eye to look even while lining the eye on the inside! Everyone is going to want your lashes! Love that one coat of Hypnose Drama Mascara!

Products needed to achieve this lavender smokey contoured eye are:
Eye Shadow Base: Aquatique
Brushes: #8 eyelid, #13 Highlight and contour, #10 Liner set and smudger
Eye Shadows: Lavender Girl (Lid), Honeymoon (Highlight), Exhibition (Crease), The New Black (Outer Crease and set Liner)
Liners: Blanc Khol, Black Ebony Khol
Mascara: Hypnose Drama Excessive Black

STEP-BY-STEP VIDEO

Thanks my "too Sexy for Church" Maribeth! You are amazing. Can't wait to see you again soon!

DARAIS

P!NK STUPID GIRLS... or are they orange?

Stupid Girls is one of my favorite music video's to date and not just because I got to be one of the MakeUp artists on the video. I don't think that I have ever laughed so hard in my life. I don't know how we ever got to say, "That's a Wrap!"

Billy B, key makeup artist for P!NK, called me in to help him with the Airbrushing of Pink, to turn her orange, for the mystic tan part of the video. I remember it was a week before her wedding and she told me over and over that she couldn't be stained orange for her wedding. I made sure to stay until the end and scrub her down with baby oil over and over again just to make sure of it. Hope you liked the free massage Pink! Thanks for all the cupcakes! Can't believe you woke up at 4am to make all of them. You ROCK every ones world!

The very talented Makeup Artist Billy B. I have learned so much from you on set, in masterclasses, and in store. Also I hope you learned a little from me from my airbrush lesson.
He had Tom Perez there for the shoot as an assistant who is a great friend that used to work at MAC Pro with me as well. Nathan Hamilton was also a MakeUp artist there for the shoot! I have a post about Nathan.

This video was nominated for "BEST MAKEUP" at the VMA's... and it was all because of this guy...
Billy B

The Album

Pictures from the Video...

P!NK STUPID GIRLS MUSIC VIDEO

THANK YOU P!NK! Director DAVE MEYERS, and BILLY B. You 3 are an inspiration!

DARAIS

OSCAR FEVER 2006

Oscars are next weekend and I'll be busy for 3 days. Last year was amazing with the pre pre party with a concert by James Taylor and Carol King, the night before party at The Beverly Hills Hotel, the viewing party with Hayden Panettiere, and my favorite part of the day was watching the Oscar's eating lasagna at Sarah Silvermans house before doing her makeup for an after party. Ask me about the iron/poker table story sometime!!! Or I will write about it when I get caught up to 2010!
In the meantime... back to Oscars 2006 I was able to work on Rosie from
BRITISH GLAMOUR!!! It was nearing the end of my time with MAC Cosmetics and I'm Glad that Rosie Chose me to give her what I called a "Fantasy Glam" Red Carpet Look. I think that She had a big crush on Rod Stewart and wanted to get some stories about him out of me... Maybe not though!

Here's the story in GLAMOUR!!!

MARCY... How to do a Soft Sculpted Daytime Eye

Everyone meet Marcy!!! Beauty at Every Age Beauty of the Week. I met her at Westside Nordstrom when she came in to get a simple everyday new look. Marcy likes it soft and subtle. She laughed when I asked her if she was going out tonight? I love your realness and the ability you have to make me smile!

If you notice below, the eye and brow on the right is applied only. It looks brighter, softly sculpted and slightly bigger. Eye shadows on a mature eye can be complicated. Shimmer or no shimmer? how high should I apply and where... were questions that many women like Marcy have. If you have similar frustrations or are reading this and thinking of your mom or Grandma please show them this video as well. It's super easy to follow! Right Marcy? ;)

Want to get this look? Products used on the eyes are:
Good Genetics... ha ha ha
Eye Shadow Base: Aquatique
Eye Shadows: Cream Lustre, Daylight, Platform, and Snap
Brushes: #17 Blending and Highlighting, #18 Dual End Lid and Liner
Liners: Gris Noir Khol Pencil, Artliner in IceBlack, Brow Liner in Natural Blonde
Mascara: Definicils Precious Cells in Black

THANK YOU MY MARCY FOR ADOPTING ME!!! I LOVE YOUR SMILE SO MUCH!

Here is the STEP-BY-STEP VIDEO!!!

GOOD LUCK!!!

DARAIS

WIN FREE MAKEUP!!! FEB 2011. ..here's how...

WANT TO WIN? click "FOLLOW" top right side of my blog under "Followers" for your chance! It's Free to Follow

STRAIGHT FROM NEW YORK'S CHRIS BENZ FASHION SHOW FROM MY MAKEUP KIT used BACKSTAGE!!! LANCOME'S 5 Shadow and Liner Palette in TEAL FURY

Can be yours... two ways:

By Midnight Feb 28 one 5 shadow palette will go to one of my followers free of charge and free shipping and handling (International included).

A second 5 shadow palette from backstage will go to the person who referred the winner to my blog free of charge and free shipping and handling (International included).

Here is a picture of what 2 lucky beauties will receive free of charge.

Used in the Chris Benz New York Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2011 Show

GOOD LUCK MY BEAUTIFUL FOLLOWERS!!!

DARAIS

Chris Benz Fall Winter 2011 Fashion Show

NEW YORK FASHION WEEK with CHRIS BENZ is to date the most fun fashion show I have been a part of. Key MakeUp artist Daniel Martin and friend of Chirs lead a team of over 13 artists including all 7 National MakeUp artists for Lancome, Our leader Carin, Michelle Phan, and more artists from the New York area. The inspiration on how he came up with the look with Chris is below in a VIDEO!

I arrived at 62nd and Columbus in New York NY around noon. Backstage was already jumping with stylists, hair, makeup, clothes clothes clothes! You know my obsession with clothes so I set up my Lancome kit right next to Chris's rack of Fall/Winter 2011 collection.

My backstage photos and video are being edited and produced now and will come to you soon!

My first model was the beautiful Kasue. She was my brunette and got the plum pallet. I sculpted her eyes using 2 shadows from the 5 pan mauve pallet and noir waterproof liner. Her skin was perfected using Teint Miracle Foundation and set with Dual finish powder. Cheeks were softly sculpted in Mauve Coquette and lips were soft with a new lipstick coming out in the Absoulue line called Nu. Love Nude lips! Here is what Kasue looked like in the show!

GORGEOUS!

My second model, my blond, and from Canada was Sam. She is in the pink jacket below. I have never seen such beautiful blond lashes and brows. We had so much fun and I think that she know has met the funniest person in her life... me! I love making people laugh. on Sam got the look using two shades in the Teal 5 pan pallet and also got Noir Waterproof liner. Hypnose Mascara, same blush as above and Nu lip but in a different shade!

HOT!!!

Loved working with the FAMOUS Michelle Phan backstage. Her Video's on YouTube make history and she is one of the nicest persons I have ever worked with.
Chris Benz Fall Winter 2011 New York Fashion Week

Stephanie and Chris right before doors were open... She said to him that the line went all the way around the block!

Finishing touches by the artist and Creator. AMAZING and ARTFUL DESIGNS!

Open the doors!

HOT VIDEO


VIDEO OF KEY MAKEUP ARTIST DANIEL MARTIN EXPLAINS THE LOOK!




VIDEO FROM THE SHOW!!!

Thank you Lancome, My amazing PR Team... Kerry and Erin and all the beautiful interns I met, Bloggers, Marketing, everyone that was involved! I had a blast and look forward to our next GREAT show!!!

DARAIS

NY FASHION WEEK LOGAN NEITZEL

I first met Logan Neitzel up in Seattle on capital hill through good friends Tanya, Caroline, Matt, and Joel. I fell in love with his fashion, his passion, and attitude on life and creativity. It wasn't long after, that the world, including all the models on Project Runway fell in love with him too.

Today I was able to go to his New York Fashion Week Show on Wall Street. His hard work, and lack of sleep, amazed me, photographers and viewers conveyed from the models featuring his collection.

The amount of work put into this collection is hard to describe. Every stitch was in Logans control. He came out to take a deep breath at the show with a needle still in his hand. Thanks Logan for letting me admire your art work. You are a true friend that inspires me! I can't wait to do makeup for one of your shows!

logan and darais




Video:

Nicolette... How to do a soft smokey eye for day or night!

Nicolette, My Beauty of the Week, was in search for a semi natural yet smokey look for her beautiful eyes! With eyes like these the brushes almost do all the work for you. If you watch in the video the eye has the 4 distinctions... Lid, Brow Bone, Crease, and Lash Line. See how simple this day time smokey or subtle night look is to do with the step-by-step video below!

Here is Nicolette with 1 eye done:
Products you will need to get this look
Brushes: #17 Blending, #18 Dual End Eye Shadow/Liner
Liner: Black Coffee Khol
Eye Shadows: Madison Avenue (liner and outer crease), Pink Zinc (lid), Pink Pearls (highlight), Platform (crease)
Mascara: Osscilation Black

Here is the final look on the gorgeous Nicolette:

Here is the Step-By-Step Video on how to do the soft smokey eye!!!

By: Darais

Jenny... How to do Dramatic Green Eye Shadow by: Darais

Meet the Beautiful Beauty of the Week Jenny. I met her at Bloomingdale's in Santa Monica. She was my first appointment of the day and I decided to spoil her and teach her something she has always wanted to try... just was too scared to. GREEN EYE SHADOW!!!

Below is the complete step-by-step video to see how we did the other eye to match!

Here is Jenny with one eye done. Amazing how we can wear color as long as it is applied in a way to make you look prettier. It's all about the blend and also placement. You will almost never see me using green eye shadow in the crease... It one of the things that bug me the most in beauty. I wanted to show all of you my favorite way to wear green this spring!
Products needed to achieve this eye look...
Brushes: #2 Foundation, # 17 Blending, #18 Dual Ended Brush
Liners: Black Ebony Khol, Black Lapis Khol, Artliner in Noir
Eye Shadows: The New Black, Snap, Montage, Fashion Forward, and Gaze
Mascara:Virtuose Black

So Damn Gorgeous!!! And this is a day look for her! I love your Style Jenny, your Energy, and your Red Boots! Can't wait to see you again and teach you something new. Now everyone is going to want to look like you using green! You Rock!

STEP BY STEP VIDEO FOR EYE APPLICATION!

MakeUp Artist Nathan Scott Hamilton. My Trainer, My Teacher, My Friend... photoshoots with photographer David LaChapelle

One of my favorite Trainers and Teachers when it comes to MakeUp is the forever talented and creative NATHAN SCOTT HAMILTON! www.nathanscotthamilton.com

2004-2006 He was kind enough to let me assist and learn from him while working on different ad and video shoots with the amazing and most popular photographer,
DAVID LACHAPELLE!

I LOVE watching him work, and work fast. He is a perfectionist and his story boards show true creativeness that he brings to life when he paints the face and body!
One of his first shoots, with me as an assistant, with David LaChapelle was for Skyy Sport. Here are a couple of the tears from the shoot!

makeup by nathan scott hamilton

makeup by nathan scott hamilton

I then was able to assist Nathan with the video shoot for the back screen behind Elton John, for his Vegas show: The Red Piano. One of the highlights was the concert Elton put on for friends and family and for everyone who worked on the production in Vegas! FUN NIGHT!

Another shoot Nathan did with David LaChapelle where I was able to assist was for Motorolla. This mask he created all from makeup was inspirational, clean, and perfection. Beautiful work as always Nathan. Thanks for letting me help you but mostly just watch you create!

nathan hamilton and model

nathan, model, and darais

Here is a short video of the look Nathan did live on the model for the shoot!

Thanks again Nathan Scott Hamilton for everything you did to make me successful in my career and opportunities! I owe you a lot!

Anyone interested in seeing more work by Nathan and or booking him for a shoot, job, or video go to his website at:

www.nathanscotthamilton.com