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Michelle Phan Birthday and the Fawn Network Launch Party
I first met the sweetest Michelle Phan during New York Fashion Week when I got to do her makeup.
When It was time for her 25th Birthday party in Hollywood and also the launch party for the FAWN network I was happy to attend and help support such an aspiring artist… and the first of her kind.
Happy Birthday my Michelle.
Nikki Novak from YOUNG HOLLYWOOD was there and this Interview sums things up!
Here are some of the highlights from the night!
Couldn’t have done it without some of my top Pro Team Artists!!!
TRUE LOVE NEVER ENDS…
DARAIS
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Brow Tutorial made easy for Everyone… by Darais
Today was a great day to get some brows on!
Lancome has some of my favorite products for all ages, all skin tones, all brow types! I wanted to show you with my beautiful morningmakeupcall model Flo abovve how to use some of them. Below you will see all the colors. The brow Pencils on the left tend to have more warmth in them… careful if you don’t have warmth in your hair color… These colors can be to warm outside…. If your hair is more on the ashy shade choose either taupe for light or sable for dark. (on the right) The brow gel below comes in clear and other shades to help tame crazy hairs and also cover grey and or highlight and give dimension!
Here is how I teach to do brows. Practice makes perfect!!!
CONTEST TIME!!!! I want to see this in action and hear and see from you your success! Send a picture with one brow done to morningmakeupcall@gmail.com before May 31st. Check out the prizes belowfor both the winner drawn from a bag and also a prize for the person who referred the winner to the contest… so share this with your friends, facebook, pin it, blog it, tweet it, twork it! lol
The Mascara’s below are from the Oscar night before party that all the Celebrities got for free… I saved a few and they haven’t been opened yet!
The LASH CURLER will be in stores in a couple of months! Be the first to get your lashes on one!!
Participants are:
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NEW BLUSH NEW TREND… be the first to own it!
I‘m always excited when a company as big as LANCOME comes out with the hot new trends… because I know it’s going to be done right. I want to share with you 4 new blush shades that will be launching soon at your nearest Lancome counter or online. Hey, be the first to own this trend!
Continue to sculpt and contour your cheeks with a natural bronzer and then swirl the new blush shade in a circle on the apple of the cheek only. It a high polished luster effect making everyone stare. My favorite Highlight to use right now? Your eye cream! It makes you glow and works on wrinkles as you Highlight those high cheeks!!! TRY IT!!
I showed off this trend for the first Trend show of Spring at the Nordstroms show in Brea California. My beautiful Model Veronica always delivers that beautiful Lancome Trend any time we get to work together… and yes even at 6 in the morning… and THANKS to the over 1000 of you who came to see my show that early in the rain!
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Springtime PHOTO SHOOT With my “PinUp” Girl Kristen by Darais
Spring time is almost here… I saw my mom’s first flowers coming up through the snow this past week in Utah. It takes me back to when I was 5 years old. I was over at my Grandma’s house and it was her March Birthday. I was outside and noticed the first flowers of the year. Purple and Yellow Crocus Flowers… unfortunately for me they were in the neighbors yard. That didn’t stop me from picking a 5 year olds hand full to give to my sweet Grandma who had taught me every name of every flower in sight at her house. To her great surprise to her Birthday present I still remember her gratitude at the gesture but disappointment in my mischievous ways… I was over at the neighbors door knocking and asking for forgiveness before she could even get them into water. Awe my Grandma, always true to your beliefs and passion for what is right… thanks for teaching me so very much in this life. I don’t want you to go.
I had an idea for a spring time pin up photo shoot with miss USA Kristen Dalton. She would become my Crocus flower.
With so much memory wrapped up from childhood within the excitement to spring and the first flowers blanketed in the snow I put together some pages included within a picture of my grandma Norma at age 16 below. She along with purple and yellow crocus flowers would be my inspiration.
And who better than the sweet and beautiful blond Kristen to be my springtime pinup girl canvas.
In the beginning, sealed with a kiss, we started out classic with a red lip to match the red pok-a-dot sun suit. The winged out liquid liner is a must try for every women in her life time. Simply clean and fresh like the first flower of the year.
To take it to the next level I got creative with a purple lip color and added crocus pedals made form heavyweight gloss colored paper. The effect turned out pretty amazing. 
I had one of my favorite assistants helping me out Stephani Lynn Osborn. Thanks so much sweet girl, I couldn’t have done it without your help.
It’s always a great pleasure to get to create an idea and bring it to life. Create photos from a memory that will last forever.
Happy 89th Birthday this month my Sweet Grandmother Norma. Your growing beauty in life, love, and kindness will forever be planted within me and my art.
DARAIS XO
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OSCARS 2012 along with The Night Before Party
So OSCAR weekend is finally over and just in time for the rain to start! The last 3 days have been a lot of work but also a lot of fun! Such beautiful, creative, and talented people getting some great recognition on the red carpet as well as with the Academy! Hope you enjoyed the show.
The top two on the Red Carpet wearing their Lancome look were Penelope Cruz our Tresor fragrance model along with Cameron Diaz
Makeup artist Matthew VanLeeuwen used the following Lancome products to get the above look on Penelope Cruz
La Base Pro Primer
Teint Idole Ultra 24H Foundation
Star Bronzer (to cheeks and temples)
Blush Subtil in Rose Romantique (to apples of cheeks)
Color Design 5 Pan Palette in Gris Fatale
Le Crayon Khôl EyeLiner in Black Lapis
Ôscillation Powermascara in Black
Le Lipstique Lip Colouring Stick in Bronzelle
Rouge in Love Lipcolor in Delicate Lace
Makeup Artist Robin Fredriksz used the following Lancome products on the Above Cameron Diaz
Teint Idole Ultra 24H Foundation
Blush Subtil in Cosmopolitan Pink
Color Design Eye Shadow in Ciel du Soir
Coor Design Eye Shadow in Kitten Heel
Liner Design Gel EyeLiner in Black Fishnets
Hypnôse Doll Lashes Mascara in So Black!
Rouge in Love Lipcolor in Roses In Love
I was Happy and Full with an amazing dinner at the InStyle Viewing party at BOA on Sunset Blvd. Also whenever Will Ferrell is there in a marching band suit you can’t go wrong!
Here is a look at the Venue
Everyone got a chance to place their bets on their oscar ballot… 
Before hitting the InStyle viewing party we were able to enjoy a stop with our friends at the UsWeekly Party at STK in West Hollywood.
THE NIGHT BEFORE PARTY
I wore my favorite vest… one I have worn to many Trend shows and brought along my chalk…. was glad to have Tom Hanks, Tina Fey, Kristin Davis, Amy Adams and her Fiance all chalk me!
Got to glam up my Carol and Anne
And also the beautiful Erin who is the head of Lancome PR! What a great party playing Lashes from the movies at the Lancome booth! Hope everyone enjoys their Hypnose Drama and Definicils mascara. Loved talking with all the celebrities about how much they love and only love Lancome Mascara!
…oh, and the gift bags weren’t too shabby either!!!
XO DARAIS
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Carrie Underwood Concert to Start the Oscars this Weekend
Every year I get to experience the Oscars with my company for 3 days! Friday night is at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel and this year we had dinner with Wolfgang Puck and then got a private concert with Carrie Underwood. She rocked it out and I had so much fun getting to know not only her Voice Live, her Beauty, but also her Sense of Humor… Check out the videos below!
Happy Oscars… Tonights the Big Night Before Party at the Beverly Hills Hotel. Stay Tuned!!
I was able to do makeup for my Beautiful Carol
And also my Beautiful Anne
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Happy Rouge In Love Day… Get your lipstick on
ROUGE IN LOVE LIPSTICK… This isn’t your Grandmothers Lipstick!!
Rent the Runway and Lancome got together for an amazing 3 day weekend Event!
With my Team of Artists we were able to get the Hot new Rouge in Love Lipstick shades on hundreds of some of the best dressed ladies in Los Angeles!!!
Thanks To My Team of Artists Carolyn, Erica, Stephani, Natalie, Jenise, Suzanne and Also my Caroline
We had a little too much fun playing with all 21 shades of Lipstick in each category of Jolis Matins (pretty Morning), Boudoir Time, and Tonight is my Night!! All shades only $25.00 each available this week!!!
Brandi is wearing one of my very favorite shades #381 Violette Coquette
Thank you to Rent The Runway and to all of you hundreds of beautiful ladies that came in and got your look with Lancome’s Rouge in Love
top 3 rouge in love lip tips:
Keep lips softer and undone by applying Rouge in Love directly from the lipstick and blend out the edges with your ring finger so it looks more natural.
Create the perfect pouty lip by lining the lip with a pencil one shade deeper than the natural lip tone. fill in the outer corners and softly sculpt the lip line to create a pouty effect.
For a longer wearing lip that stays all night apply a matching lip liner all over the lip before applying lip color with a brush.
XOXO
DARAIS
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Daytime Dramatic Eye Look on Sharon with Blush and Bronzer Technique by: Darais
Alot of us have very similar concerns and questions when it comes to our makeup for everyday. Sharon was a sweetheart to share with us some of her top questions. Together we came up with a solution for the right amount, the right product, and application tips to make getting ready in the morning worth it. This is a great look for all of you to try. We had a blast with Bronzer and Blush and in the video explain how to choose the best blush shade for you. Also application of Bronzer. The eyes are simple and fun, LONG LASTING, and created a great dramatic day look using very little product. Something anyone can do in 5-10 minutes in the morning if you have the time. Trust us… makeup is a powerful influence to use in your everyday routine. Here is the simple and sexy Sharon and I. Sharon you brought up two great questions at the end of the video… questions I get asked almost every day. Thanks for being my beautiful canvas.
“–I’ve learned today that you do not have to fear liquid eye liner. I also learned that choosing the right skin care prep products can make a big difference in the application and staying power of your foundation and blush.” –Sharon
HOW TO VIDEO:
Product in the Video above to get this look is:
Foundation: Renergie Lift in Dore 15 N
Concealer: Waterproof Effacernes in Dore
Translucent Set Powder in 300
Bronzer: Natural Sunkiss
Blush: Mauve Coquette
Eye Shadows: Cream Luster (lid), Mannequin (crease and lower liner set)
Liners: Black Coffee Khol (lower), Artliner Brown (upper)
Mascara: Cils Booster xl primer, Definicils Black
Brow Pencil: Taupe
Lips, Mars Liner, Rendevous Lipstick, Hallucination Juicy Tube gloss
Brushes: 2(foundation), 100(powder), 6(bronzer and blush), 18 (concealer, lid, and liner), 17(crease)
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Dramatic Eye Tutorial on Beverly… by Darais
One of my favorite things about today was my beautiful Beverly. She had an appointment with my team of artists and I and we were all in awe with her. Her fun self, beautiful attitude, gorgeous skin and eyes were a perfect canvas for us to demonstrate a more dramatic look on eyes while keeping the skin and complexion simple, clean, and flawless! Very little was needed to make sure those eyes got the attention she was looking for!
“–I had an amazing experience today with Darais! I’m always open for new techniques on how to look good and feel good. I learned how to apply eyes, brows, and lips and I want to thank Darais for this great look, and I will take this and input it in my daily regiment! I’m ready to conquer anything and most of all want to share my wonderful experience with my special friends. Thanks Darais” Beverly
Here is our How to Video together… note this dramatic eye look will work on all skin tones light, medium, and dark… just change the eye shadow base concealer to match your skin tone.
Foundation: Absolue Bx liquid in Caramel 410w
Concealer: Bronze IV Effacernes Waterproof
Powder: Dual Finish in Topaz IIII
Blush: Tangerine Tint
Eye Shadows: Pink Zinc (lid), Laced Up (highlight), Madison Avenue (crease), Successorize (crease and lower liner set)
Liner: Black Ebony Khol (lower), Artliner Noir (top)
Brow Pencil: Natural Blonde
Mascara: Cils Booster xl, Osscilation Black
Lips: Amandelle Liner, Cherrywood Luxe Lipstick, Hallucination Juicy Tube Gloss
Brushes: 2(foundation), 8(concealer), 100(powder), 6(blush), 18(lid and liner), 17(crease), 16(deep crease)
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Joan, MakeUp for all you Beautiful and Mature Women of Color
I met Joan in Carlsbad California and we had almost more fun talking about her exciting life at the unbelievable age of 74, than with makeup. Yes I’ll say it… my work is a lot of fun!
Joan shared stories of her growing up, the fun events she attended and also some of her favorite makeup moments. She is related to Diana Ross and they lived together when they were younger. I got to meet Diana Ross, A Beauty Icon, while working at MAC Pro. Diana was chosen as a MAC Beauty Icon and came out with a collection.
For Joan’s look today I used some very simple products that worked amazing to color correct and enhance some of the wonderful features of the face.
Prep the eyes first with Effacernes Waterproof Concealer in Suede
Lid Shadow is Pose, Crease Color is Chic, Lower liner color is It List
Top Liner Black Ebony Khol Pencil
Mascara Definicils Black
Blush Tangerine Tint
Lips Amandelle Liner, En vouge Lipstick, Simmer Gloss
Brushes used were Foundation brush #2 for Blush, #18 for lid and liner, and # 17 for crease.
Below is our time together in Video showing you the steps of the blush and eyes. I hope you all enjoy this look as much as Joan and myself.
TOP 10 MAKEUP TIPS FOR DARK SKIN by: DARAIS
#1 Dark skin reflects more light than lighter skin. This doesn’t mean you have more oil, just means that it looks like it. Powder is great to keep you shine free, just don’t over dry your skin with too much powder or go without a Moisturizer because you think you are oilier than you are.
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#2 Avoid moisturizers and make up with SPF of higher than 20-30. Darker skin contains more melinin which is a natural sun block. Applying a too high of SPF on a darker skin tone will turn Ultra Violet from the zinc oxide. No one wants to look Purple!!!
#3 Use a WARM (yellow-caramel) foundation or concealer on the center of your face only, to even out under eyes, cheeks, nose and lower forehead. If you use this on the forehead or chin area it can turn dull. Use a second foundation in a deeper color, COOL (Red) tone, to even out the perimeter off the face (fore head, chin, jaw line). This gives you natural contour and all the demension you will ever need. Also Two bottles of Foundation will last you twice as long because you aren’t using as much of each color in the morning.
#4 Set your warm fondation or c0ncealer in your T-zone (center of the face) with a mattifying warm face Powder and carry it around with you through out the day for touch ups. Don’t apply this powder to the chin or forehead. Doing so can turn you ashy.
#5. In the Morning…set your cool foundation (forehead, chin, and jawline) with a red based Bronzer usually used for medium skin tones. It gives a soft glow while the powder helps to control excessive oil.
#6 Blush can look clownish and like to much make up on darker skin. Use a soft amount of Deep Apricot, Rust or Merlot powder, or even lipstick to the apples of the cheeks only and blend a lot! Apply bronzer over the top to have it set the lipstick and look like its coming through the cheeks softly. Don’t bring your blush back to your temples!
#7 Avoid Pinks and Bright Red Shimmering Lipsticks and Glosses. Instead look for caramels, honeys, chocolates, and blackberries for the most flattering look. Remember, glosses and shimmer will make your lips bigger which you might not want. People pay for lips like yours!!!
#8 Brow hairs can be dark already so don’t use black to fill them in. Instead of matching your hair color or the color of your brow hair, try using powders and pencils that are 2 to 3 shades lighter. Everyone is shocked when I show them how good Natural Blonde brow pencil looks on a darker skin tone… it just adds warmth.
#9 When looking for Eye Shadows you are lucky. Intense colors look the best on you and can even be worn for a day look. Avoid shadows and pigments that have a lot of white shimmer mixed in them. Instead use medium and darker Metallics and more intense Colors.
#10 When using Eye liner and Mascara you should always use Black! However I do find that in most dark brown eyes there is some copper or orange in the color of them. Use a Blue Black Liner in Black Lapis to make your brown eyes look more like Copper! Something fun to do when you get sick of using Black all the time! Line the inside of the eye above the lower lashes to really bring the color of your eye out. Set the liner with a black or blue black dark shadow to keep it there all day long.
DARAIS
