Wednesday, August 25, 2010

Jouer Cosmetics Takes a Sojourn

Last winter I had the wonderful pleasure of working with celebrity make-up artist Julie Morgan on a Food Network shoot with Giada De Laurentiis.  Part of the wonderful was an introduction to a make-up brand I was unfamiliar with that Julie swore by - Jouer.
The first thing that grabbed my attention was the sleek, make-up artist kit friendly packaging.  And the thing that hooked me was the quality of the products.
These products are amazing! The foundations and concealers smooth over the skin like satin without creasing or caking.  And they cover without being heavy.  The color products (blush, shadow, lips) are highly pigmented so the color is true and long wearing on the skin.  Only the best ingredients are used and everything is hypoallergenic and noncomedogenic and photographs beautifully.
Oooh... and did I mention the packaging?! Sleek and simple and perfect for a kit or on-the-go travel.  Nearly all of the products, foundations, concealers, eyeshadow, lipgloss, etc... are compacts that can be attached together for easy transportability.  No digging through drawers, searching through bags, everything can be hooked together, like Legos, but easier.  With their simple packaging and amazing products Jouer makes it easy to Live Your Beauty.  My kit has never been so organized.
So, anyway, after that shoot, I knew I had to give Jouer a workout.  And a workout they have had with excellent results.  From Nike, to Parade Magazine to the feature Fashion Editorial Spread for Sojourner Magazine, these products have done nothing but impress.

Below are a few images from the Sojourner Magazine shoot in Aspen Colorado.  The stylist was intent on keeping the look simple, natural and beautiful.  On the model's face I used Jouer Age Repairing Perfector Foundation and Concealer, Jouer Peach Bouquet Blush and Nars multiple in Copacabana.
On her eyes I used Jouer cream eyeshadow chiffon and cashmere and dusted over with pink champagne powder eyeshadow.  To finish her look I used MAC spice lip pencil with Jouer  lipgloss in Tender.
And Viola - the results were spectacular!




Sunday, August 22, 2010

W Gets A Face Lift...

But did the doctor go too far? This cosmetic surgery antipodean thinks so.
W is not just a magazine, it is a fashion Bible and it resides next to Vogue on the mantle of go to publications for all things NOW.  This isn't about trend, it's about Style and style transcends craze.  It is true that a craze can bring about a style renaissance, however with the case of W they should have left well enough alone.
The Big September Fashion issue just hit my mailbox. This is the first issue under new Editor and Chief Stefano Tonchi, and with a new Chief comes a new Fashion Director.  I don't know where they dug her up but bets are on she was discovered buried deep in the bowels of a mausoleum in Toledo.
You would think that being the big fall fashion edition, team mode would turn on the creative juicer and let the cup runneth over in spectacular editorial fashion.  Especially since this is the first issue under new leadership.  Unfortunately readers, the dustball hit the fan when this issue went to print and the only thing spectacular about it is the fact they didn't lose the advertisers.
On the bright side - the writing remains sagacious and risks were taken with nudity and idolatry; think Vanity Fair.  Which leads me to believe that W may have well turned the corner from leading the pack to following the herd.

Wednesday, August 11, 2010

Back On-line

Dear Readers,
I must apologize in being so remiss about keeping up with what's new in beauty news.
My summer has been a busy one consisting of doing make-up for Aspen Sojourner's fashion editorial issue,
Face the Nation, Chris Everett and Martina Navratolova for Parade Magazine, just to mention a few.
I do have the buzz on some new and fabulous beauty products including Chanel's new fragrance for
Men - Bleu.  So stay tuned for fashion photos, updates and more.
And thanks for understanding that work sometimes takes priority.