Check out the cover of Washington Life Magazine. We did a holiday look that was retro yet modern.
The super talented Violetta Markelou photographed the shoot and created the amazing shots. I love the festive ambiance she created! Clare Dougan from the T.H.E. ARTIST AGENCY was the gorge. model, Monae Everett created the throwback curls and Toni Leinhardt styled the shoot. I adore the Elie Tahari creme pencey dress with the jeweled cutoff sleeves. It's so chic and such a great holiday look.
I wanted to keep the look ethereal and soft but with a pop of color.
For the holiday season, don't be afraid of a bright lip shade. A red lip is a more traditional holiday color but I wanted to spice it up and do an edgier hue and opted for a hot pink. A rich lip shade will look fresh and pull your whole holiday look together. Experiment with deep pinks, bright reds and shiny corals. By keeping the rest of your look understated, you can really have fun with a fabulous lipstick.
Keep your eye makeup simple but define your eyes with a kohl pencil and gel liner. As you line your lids, make sure you create a tight, thin line. This will ensure that you draw attention to your eyes but that you don't compete with your lips. Use neutral eyeshadow colors and a few swipes of black mascara. No matter what color your lashes are, black mascara is best because it frames your face and draw attention to your eyes. Wear a moisturizing foundation and set the look with a translucent setting powder. Contour your cheeks with a dusty rose blush but keep the skin matte and even.
Most importantly, have fun with your look. The holiday season means the weather is cold and you're gonna need to bundle up to stay warm. This is the perfect opportunity to draw attention to your gorgeous face with fun accessories, polished hair and of course, bright, cheerful makeup!
XO,
Carl
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