Friday, October 26, 2012

The Eyebrow

      Just read the book      

 "The Eyebrow " 

  By Robyn Cosio

How often do you think about your eyebrows?

I mean really? lol


Plucked, penciled, dyed, arched, or pierced -- welcome to the beautiful world of eyebrows. Here, I renowned makeup artist and eyebrow specialist Robyn Cosio follows the evolution of eyebrow fashion throughout history and provides detailed information on how to create the perfect shape for every face. The first definitive book on this fascinating yet often overlooked facial feature, The Eyebrow shows readers how they can completely transform their look just by changing their brows. Dozens of photographs of film and music stars from the 1920s to the present are also included, from Clara Bow's long, thin, dropped-down brow, to the diva-arched brow of the 1950s, to the natural-looking brow of the 1980s. In an extensive how-to section, Cosio shows how to create perfect brows, whether the eyebrows are thick and bushy or thin and sparse. Cosio also examines the folly of eyebrow trends, showing how different eyebrow shapes flatter different faces.



Robyn Cosio

The pictures alone in this book really put together how eyebrows create such a big difference in our appearance. Even showing pictures of some career eye brow transformations of movie stars from yesteryear. One advice she gives Make-up Artist is "Pretend it is your own face" -Meaning taking care to insure you treat the brow application as your own. Simple yet makes sense. There is even a segment on how to do your own brows.  



Robyn Cosio is a world-renowned makeup artist and eyebrow specialist serving clients on both coasts. Based in LA at Sally Hershberger Los Angeles, Robyn is in such high demand in NYC that she is now taking appointments one week each month at Sharon Dorram Color at Sally Hershberger.
Her work has been featured in Vogue, InStyle, Harper's Bazaar, W, Elle, Marie Claire, Mademoiselle and Allure and in television commercials for Gallo Winery, Maybelline and Levi's. She is highly sought after as a recognized authority on eyebrows and makeup and has made appearances on The Today Show, Good Morning America, CNN, Fox and MTV. In addition, she has designed makeup for Donna Karan, Calvin Klein and Bill Blass and authored the book, The Eyebrow.
Robyn's mastery of both the brow and makeup application is unparalleled and has given her access to some of the most recognizable faces in Hollywood and New York: Nicole Kidman, Kate Bosworth, Marisa Tomei, Christina Applegate, Jamie Lee Curtis, Gina Gershon, Vanessa Redgrave, Bryce Dallas Howard, Cat Deeley, Lesley Stahl, Laura San Giacomo and Elizabeth Perkins.
Robyn does not create a "signature brow." Instead, she provides sophisticated analysis of each client's face, creating a tailor-made brow - your signature brow. Her clients are pleased to discover that the better the brow, the less makeup is needed. Robyn has the foresight to recognize that trends are irrelevant and a great face can only be realized by following the simplest principles of glamour:

"It's not glitter eye shadow, black eyeliner, and a foundation applied with a trowel that make a woman beautiful. It is-and make this your beauty mantra-a gorgeous mouth, clear, beautiful skin, great hair, and stunning eyebrows."



 


Saturday, October 20, 2012

HALLOWEEN OREOS



Why are these calling out my name?.........Can it be it's 11 days before Halloween? Yeah,that's it right? 


Via credits to
Joe My God Blog
Oreos



Friday, October 19, 2012

Martha Stewart Autumn Centerpieces

I know it's not Halloween yet and here I'm posting an Autumn Centerpiece yet this caught my eye. Love the use of colors and textures on this little number.

There's even a "How To"

                                                                    Cornucopia Basket
A basic cornucopia basket gets a glamorous makeover, thanks to sparkly paint and fabric. Fruits and vegetables in rich shades of ruby and amethyst spill out like jewels.

Tools and Materials  via Martha Stewart everything Thanksgiving

  • Cornucopia basket, deandeluca.com
  • Metallic spray paint
  • Tape measure
  • Fabric, such as silvered linen, nyelegant.com
  • Straight pins
  • Sewing machine
  • Needle and thread

Shimmery Lined Cornucopia How-To

1. Coat cornucopia lightly with spray paint; let dry.  
2. Cut out a fabric rectangle on the bias: The width should be 3 inches longer than the length of the cornucopia at its longest point, not including the upturned end; the length should be 1 inch longer than the circumference of the cornucopia's opening.  
3. Fold fabric, right side up, so short sides meet; pin together along that edge.
4. Stitch where pinned, with 1/2-inch seam allowance. With doubled thread and running stitches, sew along 1 end; pull thread to cinch fabric closed, and stitch to secure.
5. Turn liner right side out, and place liner in cornucopia; secure cinched end inside tip of basket with a few back stitches.  
6. Fold excess fabric over the rim. Turn edges under 1/2 inch, and pin. With doubled thread and slip stitches, sew hem, pulling thread through basket every couple of stitches to secure.

Free Vintage Printables


For What It's Worth...or Not.: Frame Pumpkins


What a great idea!Pumpkin frames!!!Way too cute!
For What It's Worth...or Not.: Frame Pumpkins: It's about to get even MORE thrifty around here.  We're getting serious about our budget, so that means less trips to the craft store. :...

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Thursday, October 18, 2012

Masterning the Art of Makeup - Doris Lew

Meet Doris Lew    
Read about her here : Masterning the Art of Makeup - Doris Lew 

   Some of her work. Great Halloween inspired looks!





                                                                
                                                    

Re-posting a Blog -Going dowm memory lane

A blogger Buddie spoke of re-posting her blogs from when she first began blogging. I did just that by hitting the ol' archives. Just to see how my blogging world started. It was actually September 29, 2010. Reading my early blogs brought back memories;some fun and some not so fun. It's interesting how I could go back in time and see what I was thinking,doing -who "I" was at the time and who I was with. It mentions my ex,Tito. We broke up September 9,2011. It's been over a year and I am OK with it-who wants to date when you have blogging, job searching and  a 13 year old daughter to keep you company.

There's just too much going on to even think about getting into another relationship -There's....

 The Rachel Rose Boutique 
 J.R. Watkins
Julia's Bracelet Campaign for her 8th Grade East Coast Trip
Younique Make-up By Rachel In San Diego

Plus,I'm too invested in Rob Pattinson & Kristen Stewarts relationship to find one myself! 

Here is my very first post:
Note: I didn't even download a picture! Times have change!

How I started going to yard sales :September 29,2010
It began several years ago when I took my boyfriend Tito to work one morning. It was bright and early as we drove to the golf course. We are definitely not"morning people" or this super power couple energized by Starbucks .Neither of us said much as silence shouted in the the cold November air. Thoughts in my head whispered " Who gets up at the crack of dawn on a Saturday"!? Once Tito exited the truck , I slid my junk in the trunk to the drivers side and headed home. Little did I know, one sign would change my Saturday mornings for years to come. It wasn't a spiritual awakening with angels singing & harps playing in the background. Yet, a synergy of sorts. There displayed so proudly stood a YARD Sale sign. I followed the arrow leading me "right" to the house. I was amazed by the gently worn designer labels and "still" in the  package items .I wondered why would this perfectly sane woman was selling unopened, new & up to date items. Being an ex Home Depot employee, there wasn't much I haven't seen or heard, so I asked. She explained how she changed her mind during a redecorating extravaganza, therefore displayed before my eager eyes was the extra. Luckily I had grabbed my wallet before leaving  the house a made my first purchase. The rest, as they say is history. It's going on four years now. I wanted to start blogging about my adventures, show pictures & give tips on finding the "wow" factor. You will be amazed how a simple wow at a yard sale can set the pace for your everyday life. Aren't we all just wanting to be wowed in all factors of our lives?   

Update: Tito's Mother and I still yard sale every Saturday morning.It's our girl time. We have noticed a trend in the past few years, more families are yard sailing to make ends meet .

Here's to more blogging and living large with my Julia Rose

                         Well, not really large, I am working on the living large part! hee hee


Momma Rachel 
Julia Rose