Did she really put Diamonds in her face powder?!

So I heard from my friend Melissa Street that her friend Robyn had a line of mineral makeup that was amazing. I was interested but not crazy interested because there are so many lines of mineral makeups now and I like a lot of them. Then she starting talking about diamonds. My ears perked up, I salivated a little, looked her straight in the eye and said, "Tell me more lady."

The line is called Purely Cosmetics and the owner Robyn (I ended meeting her at IMATS LA) is really great and I'm so impressed with her knowledge of product ingredients and love that her line caters to more mature skin. (30+).
While I was talking to her I have to admit I just wanted to know about this diamond powder. What? Why? What does it do? It is expensive? But mostly, I just wanted it. I'm a girl, what can I tell ya.

So, here's the deal. Diamond Perfect Finish has nearly a full carat of diamonds in each jar! I kind of wanted it to be "sparkly" but it's not. It's actually better. There's no glitter or even glimmer. But as you can imagine it gives your skin a a radiance and under glow. It blurs out imperfections. Really pretty. And I feel really fabulous wearing it. It's reasonably priced too. Not sure how she does that but I'm happy about it. Check out her web site for other products and pricing. www.PurelyCosmetics.com
xo, Kim

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Match This Makeup: Malin Akerman in Wanderlust

I had one of the all time best experiences making the film Wanderlust. Amazing locations in the mountains of Georgia. Our director and producers treated us all like family and the cast and crew all hung out together at work and on the weekends. Like the actual film we were a community of people all working together to create something together.
I may do more 'Match This Makeups' from this film but today I'm going to write about the makeup I did on Malin Akerman. Not only is she beautiful, she is really cool and a lot of fun to hang out with.

Malin did have a light base tan on her body before we started shooting but as the months passed and the weather turned colder she went to a tanning booth to keep an overall darker skin tone. That said it's the makeup artists job to make sure skin tones stay "even" throughout a film. And I also had to match her face to her body because she kept her face out of the sun.
I'll get back to body makeup in a minute.
Let's start with her face, shall we? I wanted Malin's character to look beautiful and effortless. Tan, golden and sexy.
Foundation: Josie Maran Tinted Moisturizer. I used a mix of Linen (med beige) and Desert (tan).

Blush: NARS cream blush "Lokoum" (coral rose shade)

After powdering with a no color powder I lightly applied Tarte's matte bronzer "Park Avenue Princess" to deepen and even out her tan on her face and neck. 

Eyes: I started with Laura Mercier "Buttercream" lightly from her lash line to her brow. 

Then added Laura Mercier "Truffle" in the contour. 

Finally I applied Dior "Gold Touch" (golden bronze shimmer) just on her lid. 

For a soft eyeliner effect I used Make Up For Ever's Aqua Eyes in "Pearly Brown 2L" (golden brown sheen)

and I used Smashbox Full Exposure mascara in black. 

On her lips I used a small amount of Kiehl's lip balm 30G just to warm up her lips a bit. 

Back to her body makeup. If Malin's tan started to fade I sprayed her legs, arms and chest with Roxanne Rizzo Bronze Glow. It's all natural and fades in time like a sun tan. I also added a bit of Gleam in Rose Gold to her shoulders and chest. 

If you haven't seen the film, you should! It's really funny and you'll understand why I had such a great time. 

Enjoy! xo, Kim

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The Softest face towel EVER!

Ok guys. I want to turn you onto the softest face towels I have ever used. Bold statement, I know. This face towel is SOFT. Not soft like a towel can be soft but soft like a baby chick or a persian cat's tummy or cashmere. It gets even better...
They are primarily made from bamboo with a bit of recycled polyester fiber and cotton fleece.
The softness is on both sides! Yummmmmm!
They are super absorbent and dye free.
They are definitely coming with me for my actors on my next film. I'm keeping one for me though!

Don't clean your glasses. I made the picture of me blurry to "show" you how the EcoChick facial cloth feels!

Not only are the facial clothes amazing so is the company. Sheri Braun, the owner has joined in alliance with 1% For The Planet and pledges at least 1% of net sales to preservation and restoration of the natural environment and are a member of the Organic Trade Association.

I haven't given you the name yet, have I? It's ecoChick.
The web site though is www.ecochickscarves.com.
A bit confusing because I'm talking about facial clothes but ecoChick creates wonderfully soft and luxurious scarves as well. Actually, that is their main product line and I have a scarf too that I love!

ecoChick Scarves

Back to their face towels though. I kinda need you all to get one just because I need you to feel how soft and amazing they.

How to look like a Skank.

As a makeup artist I am always people watching. Gathering ideas for future films or tv shows. I was in Vegas last weekend and found a plethora of reference material. I did find one that stood out above the rest. I call it "Skankalicious". It is the "uniform" of the club girl. No matter how thin or fat or tall or short this is the look. Period. So, I decided to teach you how to look like a skank.
1. Buy a piece of stretchy fabric. Preferably a latex and polyester blend. A half yard will do. Sew it up one side and make a tube.
2. Try it on. Don't worry about your body size or shape. You know it fits when half your boobs pop out at the top and the bottom lands right at the crease under your butt.

This is actually a bit long. 

3. Buy a pair of platform shoes that are at least 3 inches in the front and 6 inches high in the back. If you can walk without looking like Frankenstein, they are too short.

4. Be sure and wear enough makeup that you look absolutely nothing like yourself. In fact if your friends recognize you, go back home and add more.

5. Add extremely long extensions to your hair. Make sure they DO NOT match your hair color at all.

6. That's it! You are Skankalicious!

"Skankalicious" 2012

Actual photo I took at the club that inspired this post. Showing underwear is optional to achieve this look.

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