There’s a slight chill in the air, red and green ornaments aplumb, and twinkly light-strewn streets — all signs that the holidays are here! As the holiday gifting extravaganza begins, we’re kicking off the season with our annual milk + honey gift guide. Here, you’ll find the perfect present for her, him, your parents, under $150, and even luxurious presents for yourself!
Strobing. It’s not a new dance move or new millennial saying — it’s actually refers to contouring’s dramatically simpler sister. Curious? Youngblood’s Illuminating Palette provides an easy way to get in on the trend. Developed with six unique highlighting shades, this palette is perfect for all types of skin tones.
Let’s learn how to strobe.
We’ll cut to the chase: Youngblood is the makeup line that you need in your beauty bag. Traditional cosmetics products are filled with synthetic colors, artificial fragrances, alcohol, petroleum, and other harsh chemicals, all of which you won’t find in this premier mineral makeup line. Plus, you won’t find talc in any Youngblood products. Talc is used as a filler in cosmetics and clogs pores, drying out and irritating your skin.
Aveda has just released their limited-edition, spring/summer makeup collection: Art of Nature.
It’s a wonderful array of pure pastels and lush, summer colors. Come visit milk + honey to try these wonderful seasonal shades.
“The make-up palette and applications are nature-inspired, seeing a return to color in make-up with techniques that create a more lived-in, less ‘done’ look,” says Janell Geason, Artistic Director for Aveda make-up in modersalon.com. “The new collection of colors starts with pure pastels like the first buds of spring, and builds into lush, highsummer color.”
Our resident makeup artist, Courtney, is excited to share her knowledge with all of you at her makeup class on Thursday, January 12th. Her first makeup class in November was all about the eyes and a huge success.
This class will focus on complexion – what you need to achieve that perfect summer glow (even in the dead of winter). The class is free to attend and will be held from 6pm to 7pm at our 2nd Street District SALON. Please RSVP by January 10th to [email protected]. He’ll get you on the list and share important tidbits with you!
Look Fresh for Fall
Courtney, our in-house makeup expert, will be hosting a makeup class on Thursday, November 10 from 6:30-8:00pm at our downtown SALON. Learn more about Courtney and her world of experience here.
This will be the first of many classes and Courtney will be starting with eyes. Have you ever wondered how makeup artists achieve the perfect smokey eye? Or how they quickly transition makeup clients from day to night? This is the perfect opportunity to spend some time with her, sip some champagne and learn all of the tips + tricks of makeup artists today. As a special treat, Courtney and SALON by milk + honey will give each guest of the class a complimentary eye shadow for you to practice your new techniques at home.
Please RSVP to SALON Manager, Chase at [email protected], by Tuesday November 8 if you’d like to attend!
Courtney is the makeup artist at SALON by milk + honey and she has some tips and trick to help you along. Want to see these steps in action? Schedule your appointment with Courtney today!
SALON by milk + honey
Makeup Tips and Tricks:
1. For complexion: priming your skin is key. Always use this basic 3-step system before applying anything. Cleanse. Tone. Moisturize. But priming goes further than that. A good priming should achieve 4 goals: prepare for any coverage, even out any color correction, establish an inner glow, and maintain the illusion of smooth skin. Priming also creates that natural barrier of protection between your skin and your make-up.
2. Blush: don’t be afraid of pigment. For a rosey all-day glow, try a cream blush, set with a powder, and finish with a soft powder blush on the apples of the cheeks. Then, for soft contour, take your blush brush and sweep a bit on your temples, chin, and bridge of the nose.
3. Lips: for that summer pout, apply a creamy shimmer product on your cupid’s bow and the center of the lower lip. This simple step will set your lips and keep you fresh, even when it is 100+ degrees outside.
4. Eyes: they are the windows to our inner selves. If you haven’t got that full 8 hours of sleep and you wake up to find that puffy darkness under your eyes, refrain from lining the under eye. Not only will that close off smaller set eyes, but will draw attention to the imperfections we all get stuck with some days. Finish off with a blue/navy mascara, establishing the appearance of whiter, more awake, beautiful eyes.
milk + honey has done the research and discovered the unparalleled benefits of using glominerals, a line of makeup derived from antioxidants such as green tea and vitamins A, C, and E. In rich hues ranging from classic to contemporary, glominerals will smooth out discrepancies in skin tone and texture while supplying both UVA and UVB protection. Rarely does makeup actually improve skin health but the pharmaceutical-grade vitamins and minerals in glominerals are great for even the most sensitive skin and are helpful in reducing inflammation such as acne or rosacea.
Schedule a consultation at milk + honey salon and one of our makeup geniuses will show you how to use glominerals makeup to create fresh, seasonal looks for both day and evening. Bring in your makeup bag and learn which colors can stay and where you need to supplement with something new. Armed with a lesson from a pro and an arsenal of the most sophisticated alchemy, you will learn to highlight your best features and keep them healthy.
This February we are offering a Kiss and Tell promotion where you buy any Lip Gloss or Liquid Lips and receive a Lip Filler Pencils Free! The offer is valid at both salons through 2/28/2011 with a maximum of two orders per partisan. Make your pucker perfectly irresistible just in time for Valentine’s Day.
The seasons are changing, so don’t forget to change your look too. The bright shimmery colors of summer are making way for rich, subdued shades. Call either of our SALON locations to schedule your Fall make-up update for just $50, including a $20 credit towards your purchase of Glo Minerals. You’ll look great and leave with some great Fall products. Offer expires Nov 30, 2010.
Contact SALON by milk + honey to schedule an appointment.
