tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49866866414145892512024-02-07T00:12:51.931-06:00Polished and Pretty...Makeup and Beauty TALK. Trends, secrets, REVIEWS, tips, tricks and FUN from a Professional Makeup Artist and beauty-junkie!!Jessica Curtis, Makeup Artisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08786956139079730348noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4986686641414589251.post-62409620880561583952011-11-08T17:40:00.000-06:002011-11-08T17:40:24.116-06:00Fall Bridal Makeup...more Updates Soon!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Fall Bridal Makeup by Jessica Curtis @ <a href="http://www.polishedandpretty.com/">www.PolishedandPretty.com</a> and hair by Jocelyn Murray. </td></tr>
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Well yes...I've totally been slacking on my blog posts the past few months! BUT I'm back! Catching my breath from the last few months and ready to get back at it with my BLOG! More to come soon...but for now I had to post this picture of one of my Fall 2011 Brides! This shot has a bit of a vintage feel, which of course I love!! Aimee looked soft and elegant! <br />
<br />More updates, pictures and news from Polished and Pretty to come very soon!! Stay tuned! <br />
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:) JessicaJessica Curtis, Makeup Artisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08786956139079730348noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4986686641414589251.post-73081066462627448422011-05-02T17:15:00.001-05:002011-05-02T17:17:53.490-05:00Summer Trend - Yellow Nails - Chanel La Vernis Nail Colour in Mimosa<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">My new obsession?? <span style="background-color: #3d85c6; color: yellow;"><strong>The color YELLOW</strong></span>! Yep. You've probably heard me whining already about the constant clouds and rain here lately...resulting in a <em>lack</em> of big bright <strong>YELLOW</strong> things in the sky!! :) Since about Easter weekend, my current color obsession has turned to yellow!! I pulled out a brightly colored yellow satin top for Easter celebrations and have been hooked ever since!! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Apparently I am not alone in this need for yellow in my life, as I see it popping up in beauty everywhere!! (I even bought a yellow eyeliner yesterday at ULTA!!) One of the first places I noticed it was at Chanel in nails! Now I don't mean gold...<span style="background-color: #3d85c6; color: yellow;"><strong>I mean YELLOW</strong></span>! </span><a href="http://www.chanel.com/en_US/fragrance-beauty/Summer's-Coolest-Nails-123554"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Chanel is featuring a limited edition nail color in a bright pretty yellow as part of their Summer 2011 Collection</span></a><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.chanel.com/en_US/fragrance-beauty/Summer's-Coolest-Nails-123554"><img alt="Summer's Coolest Nails" height="260px" src="http://www.chanel.com/en_US/fragrance-beauty/cms2export//Site1Files/file34087/LeVernis_Summer_BT.jpg" width="320px" /></a></div><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.chanel.com/en_US/fragrance-beauty/Summer's-Coolest-Nails-123554">Chanel's La Vernis Nail Colour in Mimosa retails for $25 at Chanel.com</a> or at retailers who carry Chanel like VonMaur! I am in love with this! BUT, because I KNOW I will get tired quickly of a trendy color like this - $25 is a lot to spend for me! </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">GOOD NEWS! I found an almost PERFECT dupe - Check it out!! </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.cvs.com/CVSApp/catalog/shop_product_detail.jsp?filterBy=&skuId=694008&productId=694008&navAction=push&navCount=6&no_new_crumb=true">Sally Hansen Hard as Nails Xtreme Wear Nail Color in #27 Mellow Yellow</a>!</span> <br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_1141868733"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img alt="Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear Nail Color Mellow Yellow" src="http://www.cvs.com/CVSApp/images/fs/large/7417034653.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear Nail Color Mellow Yellow" /></span></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_1141868733"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Sally Hansen Hard as Nails Xtreme Wear Nail Color in #27 Mellow Yellow</span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_1141868733"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Retails at CVS and Walgreens for $2.99 reg. price</span></a></td></tr>
</tbody></table><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I purchased mine Sunday and here's a picture of the finished nails!!! I LOVE THEM! So fun and bright! The color is almost exact! </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://jessica-curtis.blogspot.com/">My fun bright MELLOW YELLOW nails </a></td></tr>
</tbody></table><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Hmmmm....what fun color to do next??? Suggestions?!?! :) Happy Monday all! </span><span style="color: magenta; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">xoxo, Jessica</span>Jessica Curtis, Makeup Artisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08786956139079730348noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4986686641414589251.post-58711820013796776102011-04-28T17:40:00.000-05:002011-04-28T17:40:12.809-05:00Vintage Makeup Obsession Part 2<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Last week I blogged about one of the most fascinating videos I have seen recently in my piece called </span><a href="http://jessica-curtis.blogspot.com/2011/04/vintage-makeup-obsession.html"><span style="color: #38761d; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Vintage Makeup Obsession</span></a><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">!! The YouTube video I spoke about from </span><a href="http://www.lisaeldridge.com/"><span style="color: #38761d; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Lisa Eldridge</span></a><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> was inspiring to me to say the least!! In it, she shares an interview with Madeleine Marsh, a historian and vintage fashion and beauty collector. The video interview and discussion between Ms. Eldridge and Ms. Marsh takes place as they walk through her amazing vintage makeup and beauty collection - starting in this video with the </span><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lh12XPiGOzc"><span style="color: #38761d; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Victorian Era to the 1930's</span></a><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">!! To read Part 1 of this blog, or to hear more about my own vintage makeup obsession and where my inspirations for learning about the history of women and makeup began, </span><a href="http://jessica-curtis.blogspot.com/2011/04/vintage-makeup-obsession.html"><span style="color: #38761d; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">click here</span></a><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">! But, for now I will post the second YouTube video from<span style="color: #38761d;"> </span></span><a href="http://www.lisaeldridge.com/"><span style="color: #38761d; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Lisa Eldridge</span></a><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> where she picks up where she left off in the first video!! In this second video she shares vintage makeup from the 1940's to 1970's during more of her interview with Madeleine Marsh!! Amazing! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Please enjoy the second part of this Vintage Makeup series from Lisa Eldridge! This is one video I will watch over and over again!! Each time I spot something new and interesting about the evolution of makeup in the past 100 years...which speaks directly to the evolution of women and our culture in that time. WOW.</span><br />
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</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">To see more from Lisa Eldridge, go to </span><a href="http://www.lisaeldridge.com/"><span style="color: #38761d; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">www.lisaeldridge.com</span></a><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> or watch her on YouTube at </span><a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/lisaeldridgedotcom"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #38761d;">http://www.youtube.com/user/lisaeldridgedotcom</span></span></a><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span></div><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Thank you Lisa Eldridge and Madeleine Marsh!! I hope we get to see more!! <br />
Jessica</span>Jessica Curtis, Makeup Artisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08786956139079730348noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4986686641414589251.post-3765516746573819662011-04-26T13:14:00.002-05:002011-04-26T13:22:42.257-05:00New Video - Makeup Tutorial SPRING Eyeshadows<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;">As promised last week, I have added a new YouTube video today using some fun <strong><u>Spring eyeshadow colors</u></strong> -</span> <span style="color: #674ea7;"><strong>purples</strong></span>, <span style="color: cyan;"><strong>aquas </strong></span><span style="color: black;">and </span><span style="color: magenta;">PINKS</span><span style="color: black;">!! :) I love LOVE love using these bright colors right now!! </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://youtu.be/FCvsySxdvts"><span style="color: magenta;">Watch the video here</span></a><span style="color: black;"> and see the list below of the products I used for this one!! </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;"><strong>Foundation </strong>- Estee Lauder Double Wear Light in Medium 03</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;"><strong>Eyeshadow Primer</strong> - Nyx (nude color)</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;"><strong>Eyeshadows </strong>- </span></span><br />
<ul><li><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;">NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil in Milk</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;">Estee Lauder Pure Color Eyeshadow in Aqua Pool (sorry...this is one that's discontinued)</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;">NYX Every Color Imaginable Palette (for the 2 purple/lilac colors) - let me know if you want to see/ hear more about this palette!</span></span></li>
</ul><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;"><strong>Eyeliner</strong> - Smashbox Waterproof Eyeliner in Onyx </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;"><strong>Mascara</strong> - Estee Lauder Sumptuous Extreme in Extreme Black</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;"><strong>Cheeks </strong>- Tarte Cheek Stain in True Love, E.L. Bronze Goddess Soft Matte Bronzer</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;"><strong>Lips</strong> - NYX Lipstick in Narcissus, e.l.f. Super Glossy Lipshine in Los Angeles</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;"><strong>Lashes</strong> - e.l.f. Lashes (Natural) and DUO Lash Adhesive </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;"><strong>Brushes</strong> - Tarte Eyeliner/Smudge brush, Estee Lauder Blending brush</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Arial;">This is a SUPER easy look to use whatever bright fun eyeshadow colors you already have!! So don't worry if you don't have exactly the same colors I used here! There are tons of fun aquas and purples out there!! Using an eyeshadow primer and the NYX Jumbo Eyeshadow Pencil in Milk as your base before the bright colors will make ALLLL the difference. A good base and the pure white will keep the bright pigments popping!! </span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-family: Arial;"><span style="color: #674ea7; font-size: large;"><strong>Here are all the links to the products I used -</strong></span> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="color: black;">Estee Lauder </span><a href="http://www.esteelauder.com/"><span style="color: black;">http://www.esteelauder.com</span></a><span style="color: black;"> </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="color: black;">NYX </span><a href="http://www.nyxcosmetics.com/"><span style="color: black;">http://www.nyxcosmetics.com</span></a><span style="color: black;"> or </span><a href="http://www.ulta.com/"><span style="color: black;">http://www.ulta.com</span></a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="color: black;">Tarte Cosmetics </span><a href="http://tartecosmetics.com/"><span style="color: black;">http://tartecosmetics.com/</span></a><span style="color: black;"> or </span><a href="http://www.ulta.com/"><span style="color: black;">http://www.ulta.com</span></a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="color: black;">Smashbox </span><a href="http://www.smashbox.com/"><span style="color: black;">http://www.smashbox.com</span></a><span style="color: black;"> or </span><a href="http://www.ulta.com/"><span style="color: black;">http://www.ulta.com</span></a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="color: black;">e.l.f. </span><a href="http://www.eyeslipsface.com/"><span style="color: black;">http://www.eyeslipsface.com/</span></a><span style="color: black;"> </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="color: black;">Duo Lash Adhesive </span><a href="http://www.walgreens.com/store/c/beauty/cosmetics/false-lashes/ID=310529&Eon=310529-tier3"><span style="color: black;">Find it at Walgreens</span></a></span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Arial;">GOOD Luck!!! Happy Spring everyone! :) </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="color: black;">xoxo Jessica</span></span>Jessica Curtis, Makeup Artisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08786956139079730348noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4986686641414589251.post-64885108490629206192011-04-20T23:15:00.002-05:002011-04-25T16:22:53.402-05:00Spring Makeup Look - Pinks, Lilacs and Aqua Eyeshadows<span style="color: black;">Hi all!! So Spring is supposed to be SPRINGING...ugh. :) And all it has been doing here is RAINING! So...rather than belly-ache about the rain, I am working on a video for you using</span> <span style="color: magenta;">bright SPRINGY colors</span>!! <span style="color: black;">YAY!! </span><br />
<span style="color: black;">Here's a preview!!...</span><br />
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</tbody></table> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: black;">A video is coming soon...but here is a quick peek at what I did - focus on the eyes...:)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><u><strong><span style="color: black; font-size: large;">Eyes</span></strong></u></div><ul><li><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: cyan;">Aqua on the lids</span></div></li>
<li><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: cyan;">Aqua under the lower lashes</span></div></li>
<li><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><strong><span style="color: #8e7cc3;">Lilac under the brow</span></strong></div></li>
<li><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #674ea7;"><strong>A darker/medium purple/lilac in crease</strong></span></div></li>
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.jessica-curtis.blogspot.com/"><img border="0" height="320px" i8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm09bi7lIqpFzuB8ilpv3vBZbdx2mE_evmjIVv_U7w1_9rynS5FZZfBvtmAUJSFjh2QJU-a5iEzK6aw_Ktx8GpfLuW9YOYNU0QBtjao1-2NC_ZqsdMEtl-cBGjhse7kSO2lN40EkgLePU/s320/DSC03485.JPG" width="213px" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: black;">YouTube video is coming soon!!! A complete list of the products and colors, etc. that I used will be here for you to see, but I wanted to get the <span style="color: magenta;">BRIGHT fun SPRINGY</span> colors out there now...:) I'm excited to do a few more of these Spring/warm weather inspired looks for you!! </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: black;">Please go away rain...please...and thank you! <br />
xoxo, Jessica</span></div>Jessica Curtis, Makeup Artisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08786956139079730348noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4986686641414589251.post-16975670288395118872011-04-20T22:29:00.003-05:002011-04-20T22:41:10.357-05:00Vintage Makeup Obsession<span style="color: black;">I had to share a link to a video that is for sure the epitome of all of my favorite things in one!!! THANK YOU </span><a href="http://www.lisaeldridge.com/"><span style="color: #674ea7;"><strong>Lisa Eldridge</strong></span></a><span style="color: black;"> for posting these videos on YouTube! I LOVE watching other makeup artists and beauty gurus at work, but Ms. Lisa Eldridge takes it to a completely different level for me!! </span><br />
<span style="color: black;">Having "grown up" in the world of <a href="http://www.esteelauder.com/">Estee Lauder</a>, I have for many years been fascinated by the history of remarkable women in the beauty industry. Mrs. Estee Lauder (YES...there really was a woman named Estee Lauder) was a revolutionary woman who paved the way for so many beauty brands we are familiar with today!! As you know...vintage (a.k.a. "old" with a story) anything fascinates me!! Talk to me about vintage <em>fashion</em>...<u>beauty</u>...<em>makeup</em>.... well shut the front door! You have my attention!! This topic inspires me on more levels than is probably healthy, but I LOVE IT! <br />
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I hope someday to be able to have the same (okay, I'll be realistic- a tiny version of) this kind of vintage makeup collection!! Amazing!! This history of makeup speaks not only to the packaging, colors and trends that changed over the years, but more importantly it speaks to the changes in culture, world history, times of war, economic ups and downs and of course the lives of women in the past 100 + years. FASCINATING. Throw all that history of women in with some WAY awesome and innovative makeup ideas, and I'm finished. Check please. :)</span><br />
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<span style="color: black;">PLEASE check out this video from</span><span style="color: #674ea7;"><strong> </strong></span><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lh12XPiGOzc"><span style="color: #674ea7;"><strong>Lisa Eldridge - "Beauty - Victorian Era to 1930's"</strong></span></a><span style="color: black;"> <strong>This is the first of her series!!</strong> Click below to see the video or <a href="http://www.lisaeldridge.com/">click here</a> to watch on </span><a href="http://www.lisaeldridge.com/"><span style="color: #674ea7;"><strong>Ms. Lisa Eldridge's full website</strong></span></a><span style="color: #674ea7;"><strong> - </strong></span><a href="http://www.lisaeldridge.com/"><span style="color: #674ea7;"><strong>www.lisaeldridge.com</strong></span></a><span style="color: #674ea7;"><strong> </strong></span><br />
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<span style="color: black;">xoxo, Jessica</span>Jessica Curtis, Makeup Artisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08786956139079730348noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4986686641414589251.post-69987197666915682382011-04-18T18:01:00.001-05:002011-04-18T18:09:18.001-05:00New Favorite Beauty Must Have - Ardell Grooming Tools<span style="color: black;"><span style="color: black;">I had to share one of my new favorite beauty tools...the</span> <strong><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Ardell Grooming Tools</span></strong><span style="color: black;">!! These are AWESOME to have on hand in your cosmetics bag or your makeup kit (if you're a makeup artist)! I found mine next to the Ardell False Lashes at CVS Pharmacy, so they are SUPER easy to find AND very inexpensive! I paid $4.99 for mine...but I just checked out the CVS Pharmacy website and they're even on SALE now!!! WHAT??</span> </span><br />
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</tbody></table><span style="color: black;">These are like super mini disposable razors for wherever you might need a little facial hair maintenance...heehee! I like to use mine for the little fuzzies that grow above <em>(and between)</em> my brows that are hard to see and tweeze. I don't like to have my brows waxed and usually maintain my brows with just tweezers, so these tools help get those little fuzzy guys that drive me nuts!! It is just what I needed to get that perfectly defined brow!</span><br />
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<span style="color: black;">Now...this tool is VERY safe - it's not as sharp as a typical razor would be. That's a good thing! But, that means that it's not going to take the place of your tweezers. <u><strong>This tool will not remove the thicker more coarse brows</strong></u> (like the one's under my arch that I tweeze allllll the time). </span><br />
<span style="color: black;">So don't throw out your tweezers!!! BUT...I love this tool for quick little fuzzy touch ups around the brow (and even lip) area as needed!! Makeup artists...keep these in your kit for quick fixes on the job!! Happy Brow Shaping all!! </span><br />
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<span style="color: black;">xoxo,</span><br />
<span style="color: black;">Jessica</span>Jessica Curtis, Makeup Artisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08786956139079730348noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4986686641414589251.post-311505653086075182011-04-18T00:03:00.004-05:002011-04-18T09:45:55.541-05:00FREE SHIPPING on Beauty Buys!! Here's Where...<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;">Did </span><span style="color: black;">you know that you can find <strong>FREE Shipping</strong> for your makeup, skincare, and all your other beauty must-haves?!?! Thought it would be fun to see where and <strong>when the FREE SHIPPING on all your cosmetics goodies kicks in</strong>!! So....I've compiled a list!! My plan will be to update this for you on a regular basis as it changes, etc... Here's what I've got to get you started!! Hope it's helpful! And as always - if you have a beauty bargain secret I don't know about - PLEASE pass along here!! :) </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;"><strong><a href="http://www.smashbox.com/"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Smashbox</span> </a></strong>- </span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><em><span style="background-color: #9fc5e8;">FREE Shipping on any US order!!!</span></em> "Free Shipping on every order every time!" Whoa...</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;"><strong><a href="http://www.vonmaur.com/"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Von Maur</span></a></strong> </span><span style="color: black;">- </span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: #9fc5e8;">FREE SHIPPING ALWAYS!</span> "Von Maur offers <span class="spnHeaderFreeRed">FREE</span> FedEx Home Delivery shipping anywhere in the United States. No matter how much you spend or where you send it, shipping is on us" WOW!!</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_501547689"><strong><span style="color: #3d85c6;">e.l.f.</span></strong></a> (Eyes Lips Face)</span><span style="color: black;"> -</span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> FREE Shipping with any $25 order + Choose 10 FREE products of choice. HURRY this one ends 4/18/11</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;"><strong><a href="http://tartecosmetics.com/"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Tarte Cosmetics</span></a></strong> - </span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">FREE SHIPPING on orders of $40 & up!</span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">A $50 Purchase seems to be the magical cut-off for FREE Shipping. <u><em>The list below is of those places where you can find FREE Shipping with your $50 cosmetics or beauty purchase</em></u>...and a convenient link to get to them!</span><br />
<ul><li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><strong><a href="http://www.ulta.com/"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Ulta</span></a><span style="color: #cc0000;"> </span></strong><span style="color: black;">-</span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> <em>+ 3 FREE samples</em></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><strong><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><a href="http://sephora.com/"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Sephora</span></a> </span></strong></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><strong><a href="http://www1.macys.com/shop/beauty?id=669&edge=hybrid"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Macy's</span></a></strong><span style="color: #990000;"> </span>- <span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">FREE Shipping on any $50 Beauty Purchase</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;"><strong><a href="http://www.origins.com/"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Origins</span></a> </strong>-</span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> <em>+ FREE Origins sample</em></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;"><strong><a href="http://www.lauramercier.com/"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Laura Mercier</span></a></strong> </span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;"><strong><a href="http://www.esteelauder.com/"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Estee Lauder</span></a></strong></span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> <em>+ Free Estee Lauder sample of choice</em></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><strong><a href="http://www.stilacosmetics.com/"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Stila</span></a><span style="color: #3d85c6;"> </span></strong></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><strong><a href="http://www.urbandecay.com/"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Urban Decay</span></a></strong><span style="color: #3d85c6;"> </span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #6fa8dc; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><strong><a href="http://www.lancome-usa.com/">Lancome</a></strong></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><a href="http://www.aveda.com/"><strong><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Aveda</span></strong> </a></span></span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> <em>+ FREE Aveda SAMPLES</em></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;"><strong><a href="http://www.bareescentuals.com/"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Bare Escentuals</span></a></strong> </span></span></li>
</ul><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><strong><a href="http://www.bobbibrowncosmetics.com/"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Bobbi Brown Cosmetics</span></a></strong> - </span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">FREE Shipping with any $65 order + <em>2 FREE SAMPLES! </em></span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I know there are SOOOO many more, but tonight we're going to start here! There are a few favorite beauty brands that are not listed at all because they are either not currently running any kind of FREE shipping special, it was difficult to find, or I didn't feel like it was enough of a value to list it for you! :)</span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I'm excited to see what other BEAUTY DEALS pop up this week!! <br />
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GOOD LUCK!! </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;">xoxo, Jessica</span></span>Jessica Curtis, Makeup Artisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08786956139079730348noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4986686641414589251.post-89493058507333332882011-04-12T17:09:00.004-05:002011-04-25T16:24:38.740-05:00MORE PICS...this time of me! :)<span style="color: #073763; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">YAY for new pictures of me the makeup artist! Heehee..:) They turned out great! Lots of fun!! See below for more info on where to find Ann or me if you're in search of a great photographer or makeup artist!</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Makeup by Jessica Curtis, Photography by Ann Steward Photography</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Makeup by Jessica Curtis, Photography by Ann Steward Photography</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Makeup by Jessica Curtis, Photography by Ann Steward Photography</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Makeup by Jessica Curtis, Photography by Ann Steward Photography</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.jessica-curtis.blogspot.com/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320px" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfS2afxpI6Wo7dem1oZWWaxzRg72XHK6OzsUhWNoPkt-Y3cZ5SB4aV0VoKDmpbGbhrzrlczAMrEP5dJfXXCeYhASgby2vZ4AwXSszPTdNyFIFCuN8hyphenhyphenrWDnAr2NDgVX0kGoirvWMvtrIA/s320/Ann+Photos+me+2.jpg" width="213px" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Makeup by Jessica Curtis, Photography by Ann Steward Photography</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.jessica-curtis.blogspot.com/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="213px" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnA_uOy39x2HvpEvAuPrqKC6aWQM5FfafVo7mBY4vK9h_k39kzjJWkGrnct7uc6P5taZ5hyQy1lXVDZs6Y7Hh7GG3IfXEq1oZ0tSCehd0hHkZHE9xXzWhmZ0sUaurGr4MKRAmaW-GIrv4/s320/Ann+Photos+2.jpg" width="320px" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Makeup by Jessica Curtis, Photography by Ann Steward Photography</td></tr>
</tbody></table> <span style="color: #073763; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For more info on Ann...visit </span><a href="http://www.annstewardphotography.com/"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">http://www.annstewardphotography.com</span></a><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> <span style="color: #073763;">or </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #073763;">FACEBOOK her at </span></span><a href="http://facebook.com/AnnStewardStudios"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">http://facebook.com/AnnStewardStudios</span></a><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> <span style="background-color: white; color: #073763;">:) I wish they had a LOVE button on FB for Ann!</span> </span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #073763;">Look for me on Facebook toooooo if you haven't yet!! :)</span> </span><a href="http://facebook.com/PolishedandPretty"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">http://Facebook.com/PolishedandPretty</span></a><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><br />
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</span><span style="color: #073763; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Spring is HERE...all kinds of creative shoots brewing!!! :) Can't wait to share more...lots of color coming sooon! </span><br />
<span style="color: #073763; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">xoxo - Jessica</span>Jessica Curtis, Makeup Artisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08786956139079730348noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4986686641414589251.post-62525866870234243682011-04-12T14:53:00.006-05:002011-04-25T16:25:38.091-05:00New Pics of my Work - Brittany<span style="color: #274e13;">I'm excited to share some new pictures of my work from Brittany's Fashion Shoot!! YAY! Thanks to Ann at </span><a href="http://www.annstewardphotography.com/"><span style="color: #741b47;">Ann Steward Photography</span></a><span style="color: #274e13;"> for some amazing shots!! :) I LOVE HER!!! Brilliant photographer and just plain fun to be around!!! WIN WIN!! More coming soooooon!! :) </span><br />
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<span style="color: #274e13;">In these shots, I used a combination of loose eyeshadow pigments from NYX and favorite Estee Lauder eyeshadows! Normally...the last color for eyes that I go for is GREEN! But as soon as I took another look at Brittany's eyes, I knew we had to go green with her eye makeup!! I think it turned out great!! :) </span><br />
<span style="color: #274e13;">We started the shoot with a softer nude lip and finished with a little (only a little) extra something on the lips...hot pink gloss over the nude lip we started with!! Brittany and Ann were so fun to work with!! </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #274e13;">Beautiful Brittany...look at those eyes!</span> <a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_1965640475">Makeup by Jessica Curtis</a> <a href="http://www.polishedandpretty.com/">Photography by Ann Steward Photography</a></td></tr>
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</tbody></table> Jessica Curtis, Makeup Artisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08786956139079730348noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4986686641414589251.post-81295814870485440232011-04-06T00:09:00.000-05:002011-04-06T00:09:29.986-05:00RED LIPS - a Trendy Red Lip Tutorial (video attached)<span style="color: black;">Hi all!! </span><br />
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<span style="color: black;">I've uploaded my newest YouTube video tutorial tonight! This one is super fun with a couple of REALLY handy and necessary tricks to applying a Red LIP flawlessly! :) Red lips and FUN BOLD LIPS are trendy TRENDY right now, but be sure to use these tips so that your lips look as polished as possible! </span><br />
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<span style="color: black;">Products used in this video: </span><br />
<ul><li><span style="color: black;">Lip Conditioner or Lip Balm</span></li>
<li><span style="color: black;">Double Wear Concealer in Medium</span></li>
<li><span style="color: black;">Estee Lauder Apple Cordial Lip Liner, </span></li>
<li><span style="color: black;">Estee Lauder Double Wear Lipstick in Stay Raspberry </span></li>
<li><span style="color: black;">Lip Brush</span></li>
<li><span style="color: black;">Flat angle Brush</span></li>
</ul><span style="color: black;">Let me know what other trends or makeup looks you'd like to see me do or talk about!!!</span>Jessica Curtis, Makeup Artisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08786956139079730348noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4986686641414589251.post-32769472295785054912011-04-03T22:07:00.002-05:002011-04-04T10:20:22.144-05:00How to do a Smokey Eye...SUPER easy (video attached)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.youtube.com/embed/ojujwymCFeU?feature=player_embedded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Hi all!! Sooooo sorry this took so long to get up on the blog! :) Back now from a girl's weekend out of town!! :) Yay for girl's weekend, but now it's time to catch up! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">By far, the <strong>MOST requested look I get asked for is a smoky eye</strong>! The attached video is a tutorial for my favorite quick smoky eye! This palette is perfect if for doing this look with matte finishes and colors that look good on nearly everyone!! If you're new to doing a smoky eye...look for colors that are somewhere between browns and greys/blacks. Using colors that are in between like that (between a warm an a cool tone) will make them more versatile and make it easier for you to achieve the smoky look without it appearing harsh or severe!! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I'll put swatches of the colors in this palette up soon...I know it's still available to purchase in stores and online. </span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>NYX One Night in Morocco Matte Smoky Look</strong> (I talked about this palette in my February Favorites video...:))</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Click here to find this palette...</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.google.com/products/catalog?q=nyx+matte+smokey+look&cid=15393199251975889114&os=contents"><span style="background-color: #cccccc; color: magenta; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">http://www.google.com/products/catalog?q=nyx+matte+smokey+look&cid=15393199251975889114&os=contents</span></a><span style="color: black;"> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><em><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">(BUT...I found mine on EBAY!! Woot woot!)</span></em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;"><strong>Other products used in this tutorial -</strong> </span></span></div><div><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span></div><ul><li><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Estee Lauder Sumptuous Extreme Mascara in Extreme Black</span></div></li>
<li><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Estee Lauder Softsmudge Black Eyeliner</span></div></li>
<li><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Elf Liquid Liner in black</span></div></li>
</ul><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Enjoy!! Let me know what other looks you'd like to see!</span> </div>Jessica Curtis, Makeup Artisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08786956139079730348noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4986686641414589251.post-67740821283810636942011-03-28T22:52:00.000-05:002011-03-28T22:52:56.856-05:00What inspires me...PART 1<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small;">Here's a question that pops up often for me..."What inspires you?" I realize as I begin to talk about <em>my </em>inspirations that I am inspired by so much that I should probably break this down into segments!! Haha! :) The short story?...What inspires me <em>TODAY</em>?? Here's where I'll begin...</span></span><br />
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</tbody></table><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: black;"><em>Today I am inspired by...</em><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">stories</span>, music with good lyrics, <strong>photography</strong>, <u>cool old things...and I do mean just about all cool old things</u> - <em>old jewelry</em>,</span> <span style="color: #0b5394;">old fashions</span> <span style="color: black;">(not "old-fashioned! heehee...that's different!!), <strong>cool old pictures</strong>,</span> <span style="color: #073763;">cool old people</span><span style="color: black;">, <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">cool old music</span>, cool old furniture, <em>cool old buildings</em>...WHOA...yep.</span> <span style="color: #0b5394;"><strong>Strong </strong><strong>women</strong></span><span style="color: #0b5394;">, <u>my mom</u>, <span style="font-size: x-large;">my daughter</span></span></span><span style="color: black;">, <em>my boyfriend</em>, flowers, color, <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">black and white prints...</span></span></span><br />
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</span><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">No kidding, I could go on and on with this sometimes! I do have days like everyone, where I just feel less than inspired. BUT more often than not it's the other way around. My mind has like a domino affect when it comes to the things that inspire me. I love the days when my eyes are so wide open to the inspirations around me, that I have to make a list of the thoughts, ideas and "to-do's" so I don't lose them!! Open your eyes up to those things around you and be inspired...everyday. </span> </span>Jessica Curtis, Makeup Artisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08786956139079730348noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4986686641414589251.post-62386132654934070402011-03-25T09:35:00.001-05:002011-03-25T14:41:31.612-05:00Bridal Beauty DO's and DON'Ts for the Week leading up to the WEDDING<span style="color: black;">Here we go! One week until the big day!! <em>How should I make sure that my face is in it's best possible condition for my Wedding Day makeup!?!?!</em></span> <br />
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<u><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="color: black;">Here are my top</span> <span style="color: #c7b2d6;"><span style="color: #bd7cb5; font-family: Papyrus, Fantasy;">Bridal Beauty </span><span style="font-family: Arial Black;"><span style="color: #bd7cb5;">DO's and DON'Ts </span></span></span><i><span style="color: black;">for face... the week leading up to your wedding</span></i></span></u><span style="color: black;">:</span><br />
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<ol><li><span style="color: black;"><b>DO take your makeup off</b> and cleanse your face every night before bed! Sleeping with your makeup on will only encourage that last-minute dreaded blemish to pop up!! <u>Follow with your nightly skincare routine!</u></span></li>
<li><span style="color: black;"><b>DO get as much rest as possible</b>...HAHAHAH! I know. But I have to say it! Showing up on your wedding day COMPLETELY sleep deprived is the easiest way to make your <strong>skin <em>appear </em>stressed</strong>. EEK!</span></li>
<li><span style="color: black;"><b>DO stay hydrated!!</b> Drink your 8 glasses of water a day! <u><strong>Dehydration can cause your skin to react in an unpleasant way AND <i>can cause puffiness under the eyes</i>!</strong></u> </span></li>
<li><span style="color: black;"><b>DO have your brows shaped</b>...**BUT**...USE caution! see my DON'Ts on this below. This is touchy touchy. Be sure to do this at the beginning of the week prior to the wedding. You can always tweeze any last minute strays, but waxing or major shaping is BAD idea the day before or the day of the wedding!! </span></li>
<li><span style="color: black;"><b>DO exfoliate your skin</b>...but not more than twice!! Again...make sure to use one you've used before!! This is not the week for experimenting. </span></li>
<li><span style="color: black;"><strong>DO use a lip conditioner</strong> daily or even TWICE daily!</span> </li>
<li><span style="color: black;"><b>DO </b>arrive at your makeup appointment with a clean face! :)</span></li>
</ol> <b><span style="color: #bd7cb5; font-size: medium;"><u>DON'Ts-</u></span></b><br />
<ol><li><span style="color: black;"><b>DON'T try new skincare</b> the week of your wedding!! AHHH! Even if you've <i>never</i> been sensitive, this is not the week to try something new! Want to treat yourself to some new fabulous skincare in preparation for your wedding???...AWESOME! Just make sure to start it at LEAST a month prior to the big day! :)</span></li>
<li><span style="color: black;"><b>DON'T GO TO SOMEONE NEW FOR BROW SHAPING the week of the wedding!!!</b> I can't stress this enough. Look into this early if possible. When all else fails and you realize you have an emergency <span style="font-family: Impact;">facial hair situation</span>...at least get a recommendation from someone you trust! Too many things can go wrong! </span></li>
<li><span style="color: black;"><strong>DON'T do any facial waxing or major facial hair removal within 36-48 hours before the wedding! Even from someone you trust. </strong> Anything can happen...it's just a bad idea. :)</span></li>
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<span style="color: black;">In general, when we are stressed out, extra emotional or lacking sleep...our skin reacts. So do NOT assume your skin will behave as usual during the final wedding countdown. :) Try to have all your major beauty decisions tried, tested and finalized <em><strong>prior</strong></em> to the week before the wedding. Then...treat your skin with care as you plug your way through the final stretch leading up to your big day!!! </span><br />
<span style="color: black;">Wondering about</span> <span style="font-size: small;"><strong><span style="color: #bd7cb5;"><span style="font-family: Papyrus, Fantasy;">Bridal Beauty</span> <span style="font-family: Arial Black;">DO's and DON'Ts</span></span></strong></span> <span style="color: black;">for hair, nails and body?? Look for those soon!!</span>Jessica Curtis, Makeup Artisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08786956139079730348noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4986686641414589251.post-65287007802994660492011-03-24T10:09:00.005-05:002011-03-24T10:17:43.678-05:00A Bridal Beauty Emergency Kit! (What to take in your handbag!)<span style="color: #444444;">Brides OFTEN ask me<span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #444444;">...</span>"What should I bring with me on my wedding day for touch ups??"</span> Whether you've hired a makeup artist or are doing your own makeup</span><span style="color: #444444;">, you'll want to have a couple of things in your clutch or handbag that you carry with you for the rest of the day. Not carrying a handbag? Have a super duper "EMERGENCY KIT" for the whole wedding party! Put one of your girls in charge of keeping it handy throughout the day! :)</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444;">No matter the quality of the long-wearing products either you or your makeup artist is using, there will be moments after tears or stress or eating and dancing when you want to take a minute or two to freshen up your beautiful face!! Remember...even though you've gotten through your most formal and "important" pictures of the day, cameras will be flashing throughout the night! You'll want to look and feel your best right up until the moment when you and your groom make your exit!! </span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444;">Here are my suggestions for must-haves in your handbag or emergency kit for easy touch-ups and makeup emergencies...after your makeup artist has left the building...:)</span><br />
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<span style="color: #d9caa0;"><span style="color: #444444;">2.</span> <span style="color: #ce3835; font-size: small;"><strong><u>LIP COLOR -</u></strong></span> <span style="color: #444444;">Whether it's the same lip product your makeup artist used at the beginning of the day or just your favorite lip gloss, have something to pop on quickly when you you run to the ladies room!! Even a gloss will help keep you looking fresh ALL night!</span> </span><br />
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<span style="color: #d9caa0;"><span style="color: #444444;">3.</span><span style="color: #b45f06;"> <u><strong><span style="font-size: small;">Powder</span></strong></u> -</span> <span style="color: #444444;">especially if you're really oily or it's summer!!! *Important*- make sure it's photo-friendly!! Not all powders are created equally!!</span> </span><br />
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<span style="color: #d9caa0;"><span style="color: #444444;">4.</span> <span style="color: #bd7cb5;"><span style="font-size: small;"><u><strong>Blotting Sheets</strong></u> -</span> <em><strong>For those with extra oily skin or for summer months</strong></em>!</span> </span><span style="color: #444444;">Your face can only take so many layers of powder! :)</span><br />
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<span style="color: #d9caa0;"><span style="color: #444444;">5.</span> <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #b45f06;"><u><strong>Mascara </strong></u>-</span></span> </span><span style="color: #444444;">just in case you think you'll shed a lot of tears! Good to have a little one on hand just in case! :) Use a sample mascara or one that isn't super clumpy in case you have to use it more than once!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444;">6.</span> <span style="font-size: small;"><strong><span style="color: #ab4a9c;"><u>For your hair</u></span><span style="color: #444444;">...</span></strong></span><span style="color: #444444;">bobby pins, travel sized hairspray, a comb or pick</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444;">7. <u><span style="font-size: small;">Other "stuff"</span></u> - safety pins, tissues, Q-tips</span><br />
<span style="color: #d9caa0;"><span style="color: #444444;">I could go on and on with suggestions for your all day/night emergency kit, but these are the must-haves for everyone!! The ingredients for your "emergency kit" will depend on the hairstyle and makeup look you have!! If you have a super dramatic eye or bold lip, you may need other products in your handbag...but this list should get you started! :) Talk with your makeup artist or hairstylist about what products you'll need on hand in case of a makeup or hair emergency late in the day!!</span> </span><br />
<strong><span style="color: black;">:) Happy planning and no matter what - ENJOY YOUR DAY!</span></strong>Jessica Curtis, Makeup Artisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08786956139079730348noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4986686641414589251.post-72332402885703121732011-03-23T10:01:00.005-05:002011-03-23T15:50:03.402-05:00Wow...Elizabeth Taylor Passes<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: black;">So sad to hear of Elizabeth Taylor's passing today. What an iconic figure in many ways. Writers will be racing today to talk about the life of Dame Elizabeth. Instead of another article about her life, I wanted only to share a few of my favorite pictures of Liz in her younger days. What a beauty. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: black;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: black;">Strangely, before today I had already begun a blog about inspirations..."What inspires you?" One of my inspirations - Vintage, retro or classic anything. Elizabeth Taylor's passing has catapulted my creative juices into finishing this piece about what inspires me!!! Until then, I wanted to share a few of my favorite images of such an iconic beauty. <strong>Notice a recurring them...strong brow, bold lip. Beautiful.</strong></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: black;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: black;"><em>Which one is your favorite? I'd love to hear!! </em></span></div>Jessica Curtis, Makeup Artisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08786956139079730348noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4986686641414589251.post-6015075731733508372011-03-20T15:22:00.001-05:002011-03-20T16:00:45.152-05:00Crazy week ahead!Wow! What a crazy couple of weeks it has been! I have 3 unfinished blogs waiting for me to finish as we speak. I need to find a way to blog on the road a little more affectively! :) I've been traveling more than normal recently...and I LOVE it, but I'm BEHIND!! AHHHH!!! I've met some really wonderful people and worked with some awesome new makeup artists who are eager to learn learn learn!!! <br />
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Ahead for this week - here's the must do list<br />
<ul><li>2 trips out of town (Mon/Wed)</li>
<li>Move my kit (makeup supplies) to new portable organizer!</li>
<li>Blog and VLOG my behind off - (coming soon...Bridal Beauty Trends, What Inspires you??, What is your cleansing routine?...)</li>
<li>3 new clients at the end of the week - YAY!</li>
<li><strong>New pictures of work</strong> coming in on Tuesday from <em>Ann Steward Photography</em>!! YAY! (<a href="http://annstewardphotography.com/">http://annstewardphotography.com/</a>)</li>
</ul>Have a great Sunday all!! :)Jessica Curtis, Makeup Artisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08786956139079730348noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4986686641414589251.post-82174687480526668232011-03-06T12:51:00.005-06:002011-03-23T15:37:21.070-05:00Prom Fashion Trends!!!<span style="color: black; font-family: Comic Sans MS;">The snow is almost gone and Spring is coming FAST! Thank GOODNESS! I am just DYING to hear those birdies every morning and see the beautiful colorful grass start to grow!! YAY!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS;"><span style="color: black;">It may seem early, but the buzz about</span> <span style="color: #5d1e79; font-size: medium;"><strong>Prom Fashion</strong></span> <span style="color: black;">has already begun!! Prom fashions are not how I remember them, that's for sure! (and that's probably a good thing...haha) Gone are the days of a single-color ball gown and princess up-do! What will be the big trends this year? Long dress? Short dress? Patterns and textures? Hair up or hair down? Shew! I'm exhausted!! Haha! Hmmmm... I have a feeling there will be a mixture!! </span><br />
<span style="color: black;">So now I wonder...which of my young clients will go classic with their Prom makeup? And which ones will be trend-setters at their prom by spicing up their simple dress with a</span> <span style="font-size: medium;"><strong><span style="color: #8a713c;">leopard-print</span><span style="color: #8a713c;"> eye (yep!)</span></strong></span>...<span style="color: black;">or a trendy</span> <span style="color: #ec008c; font-size: small;"><strong>hot-pink</strong></span> <span style="color: black;">or </span><span style="color: #ed1c24; font-size: small;"><strong>bright coral lip</strong></span> <span style="color: black;">and simple eye makeup!!</span> </span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Comic Sans MS;">So exciting to plan!!! I want to hear from my younger clients!! What kinds of fashions are you and your friends looking at?? Prom Makeup??? Talk to me! :)</span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Comic Sans MS;">Jessica</span>Jessica Curtis, Makeup Artisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08786956139079730348noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4986686641414589251.post-76634719004145223162011-03-06T09:25:00.001-06:002011-03-23T14:22:22.867-05:00February Favorites! Nyx, Estee Lauder, Tarte, Urban Decay<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Fun products I got to try in February!! See the attached video where I talk about my favorites! :)<br />
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<span style="color: #00837d;"><b>Included in the video are NYX Cosmetics, Estee Lauder, Tarte and Urban Decay...some makeup brushes...lips...eyes!!</b></span><br />
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<span style="color: #d8d8d8; font-size: x-small;"><b>Take a look! Let me know what you'd like to hear about next!! Thanks for watching...and SUBSCRIBE to support! </b></span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.youtube.com/embed/KqVjvIZ0WIA?feature=player_embedded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div>Jessica Curtis, Makeup Artisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08786956139079730348noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4986686641414589251.post-55347321393174799192011-02-25T10:13:00.003-06:002011-04-05T23:15:00.852-05:00How To Take your Makeup From Day To NIGHT<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="344" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/pK6CBEVyK_A?fs=1" width="425"></iframe><br />
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<span style="color: black;">Hi guys!! So...today I'm attaching my newest "How-to" video! This one is a tutorial on how to take your makeup from day to night!! There are so many ways to do this - so this is probably the first of many versions.</span><br />
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<span style="color: black;">This SUPER easyDay to Night look is using a minimal number of products and tools!! Yay for that! The look is for someone that needs to look polished with a well defined eye for daytime and then has evening plans...a date...a social event - whatever!! Something where you need a QUICK smoky eye!</span><br />
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<span style="color: black;">Watch the attached video for my tutorial on an easy way to take your look from day to SEXY night!! :) Then...see below for a list of key products I used!!</span><br />
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<span style="color: black;"><strong>Look #1 - Daytime</strong> (After skincare and foundation and brows!)</span><br />
<span style="color: black;">Concealer - Estee Lauder Double Wear Stay in Place Concealer in Medium</span><br />
<span style="color: black;">Shadows - Estee Lauder Ivory Slipper Satin, Mink (dark brown)</span><br />
<span style="color: black;">Eye Liner - Estee Lauder Softsmudge Black</span><br />
<span style="color: black;">Mascara - Tarte Cosmetics Lights, Camera, Lashes! in black</span><br />
<span style="color: black;">Bronzer - Estee Lauder Bronze Goddess</span><br />
<span style="color: black;">Lips - Essence Gloss in Pure Beauty</span><br />
<span style="color: black;">Urban Decay Eyeshadow Blending Brush (along lash line)</span><br />
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<span style="color: black;"><strong>Look #2 - Night (<em>additional products to those above</em>)</strong></span><br />
<span style="color: black;">Shadows - Estee Lauder Pure Color in Sand Matte</span><br />
<span style="color: black;">Cheeks - Tarte Cosmetics Natural Cheek Stain in True Love</span><br />
<span style="color: black;">Lips - Double Wear Stay in Place Lip - in Stay Blush (Estee Lauder :))</span>Jessica Curtis, Makeup Artisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08786956139079730348noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4986686641414589251.post-70216194789690877312011-02-25T10:08:00.001-06:002011-03-23T14:22:51.636-05:00Nude LIPS...How to do a flawless Nude Lip and other tricks for applying ...<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="344" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/08uUtPr_eBI?fs=1" width="425"></iframe><br />
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There are soooooo many versions of a NUDE LIP look that I could share! Here's the first for you - a Nude Pink, using very inexpensive products!! YAY!<br />
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A nude lip is maybe not for everyone, but if you love a strong eye or are looking for a more polished natural look, this might be just the look you're after! Nudes can be considered everything from beige tones to pale pinks to gold tones. There's not really a right or wrong way to wear them, because every skin tone is different and not every "nude" works with every makeup routine or use of color!! Shew!!!!<br />
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Watch my video below to see a couple of my favorite tricks for accomplishing a nude lip look and a couple of other favorite tricks for creating a polished lip look of ANY kind!! :)<br />
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Enjoy!!Jessica Curtis, Makeup Artisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08786956139079730348noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4986686641414589251.post-31247261255686016042011-02-22T23:42:00.002-06:002011-04-25T16:26:39.556-05:00Brittany's Photo Shoot!!! Updates soon!!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.jessica-curtis.blogspot.com/"><img border="0" height="240px" j6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4AjtbBtNMCpu-zTLpg4dHO6MvG3P939adSdeWlxvZJbNfvUZ0z4kEZaAUm1Gj1VzcPvOeeXUxYnjyc5Ger249jdJrcibQz-GQ_NrT4Ue4BPZgCrp9ZCNZwDz06YK-UqdBy7-gmzRcCkg/s320/me+and+brittany+photo+shoot.jpg" width="320px" /></a> Brittany's Photo Shoot!</div><br />
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<strong><u>Review of Tarte Cosmetics</u></strong><br />
<strong>"Ultimate Must-Haves Exclusive Value Set" ...including -</strong> <br />
<ul><li>Lights, Camera, Lashes! (mascara)</li>
<li>Bronze emphasEYES (clay liner)</li>
<li>Natural Cheek Stain in the color True Love</li>
<li>double-sided eyeliner/smudge brush</li>
<li>Pink vitamin-infused lipgloss</li>
<li>Smooth Operator (<em>not reviewed in this video...will review soon!)</em></li>
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Click on the attachment for the full list of steps! <a href="http://www.polishedandpretty.com/blog/2011/02/08/Valentines-Day-Makeup-.aspx?trackback=1">http://www.polishedandpretty.com/blog/2011/02/08/Valentines-Day-Makeup-.aspx?trackback=1</a><br />
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