Check out my work in this months Vancouver Fashion ezine

I had the pleasure of working with photographer Renat on a shoot recently. We shot on location in a cute little house. The wardrobe was fun with lots of bright dresses. I kept the hair and makeup really young and fresh. Check out the link to see some of the pics http://vancouverfashionezine.com/magazineissue29/newface.html

Justin Bobby for Smooth Co.

Anyone who knows me knows I am a HUGE fan of The Hills. I've been watching the show since the begining of the Laguna days. So when I had the chance to meet Justin Bobby last week at a fashion event...I was beyond excited.

A new clothing line called Smooth Co. http://www.thesmoothcompany.com/ launched here in Vancouver and Justin Bobby from The Hills is the face of the brand. The event was held at high end retailer Holt Renfrew. Lots of fashion people from Vancouver were there but I wasn't interested in seeing any of them. I was interested in seeing JB!

When we walked into the party, I saw him right away. I was a little surprised because he kinda looked like a scrub. He wasn't dressed very well and he looked really tired. I didn't go upto him until towards the end of the night. I was talking to one of my friends and I was looking around and then all of sudden I see him and he looks right at me. He gives me a huge smile and next thing I know I walk over to him and we're talking away. He was SUPER nice...totally not what I expected. He said he thought Vancouver was a beautiful city. He seemed totally chill and easy going. So Justin Bobby did not disappoint. I'm glad I got to meet him. And I even got a few pics with him.

Bronzy Smokey Eye Makeup Tutorial

This look is great for summer. Its a Bronzy smoky eye with golden bronzer to give a nice glow to the skin and peach lips and cheeks.

Products Used
Eyes
Make Up For Ever Pearly waterproof pencil #13p
Mac Texture e/s (alternatives: Mac Softbrown e/s)
Mac Brown Down e/s (alternatives: Mac Courdroy or Swiss Choclate e/s)
Mac Woodwinked e/s (alternative: Mac Patina e/s)
Mac Carbon e/s
Make Up For Ever Aquablack cream liner
Make Up For Ever Smoky Lash mascara

Face
Chanel Lumiere Foundation #30
Make Up For Ever Lift concealer #3
Nars Laguna Bronzer
Mac Enough Said blush

Lips
Make Up For Ever #438 lipstick
Make Up For Ever #3 Glossyfull

Have fun trying it out!

Lady Gaga Inspired Blue Eyes & Hot Pink Lips Makeup Look

This look was inspired from Lady Gaga's video Telephone. I did an everyday very wearable version of this look. You can always make it more dramatic for evening by smoking it out with some black eyeshadow.

Products used:
Eyes
Urban Decay Primer Potion
Mac Deep Truth e/s
Make Up For Ever Red e/s #158
Make Up For Ever Aqua Cream base #21
Make Up For Ever Aquablack cream liner

Face
Mac Pink Swoon Blush

Lips
Make Up For Ever Aqualip liner #16
Make Up For Ever Glossyfull #4

V-rag Magazine Shoot

Here is a picture from a magazine shoot I did recently for Vrag Magazine. Photographer Ian Sheh http://www.iansheh.com/ did a great job on this lifestyle shoot.

Product Review - L'Oreal Lash Serum & Shiseido Facial Cotton Pads

L'Oreal Lash Boosting Serum $17 CAD

This is a Lash boosting Serum containing Centella Asiatica Extract and Arginine to reinforce, condition and protect your lashes.

I've been using this Lash Serum for just over a month and I've already noticed a difference in the strength of my lashes. The major thing I noticed is that usually when I remove my makeup, I lose a lot of lashes but since I started using the serum I barely lose any lashes at all. My lashes look fuller and feel stronger overall. I use the serum twice a day - once in the morning under my mascara and then again at night before I go to bed. Its very easy to apply. This is a great affordable product that helps improve and protect your lashes.

Shiseido Facial Cotton Pads $8 CAD

Made from 100% natural cotton, these facial cotton pads are great for removing your makeup or applying toners or creams on your face. These are the softest pads I've ever used, way softer than your typical drug store brand. They have a very smooth texture and they're super gentle on your skin especially for the area around your eyes. This is a quality product. It holds well together and doesn't shred or fall apart. It doesn't leave any cotton your face. You can use both sides of the pad and they don't soak up product. They come in a pack of 60 which will last you for a long time. They are a little bit pricey but totally worth it. Once you try them, you'll never go back to dry scratchy cotton pads again!!

Beyonce Telephone

The new Lady Gaga and Beyonce video for the song Telephone is Fabulous! I love everything about it, the song, the fashion and especially the makeup.
There are so many cool looks in this video that you can recreate in your own way. Check out the music video below and my version of Beyonce's makeup while she's in the diner in the yellow dress.

Products used:

Nars Laguna Bronzer
Ben Nye Taupe eyebrow pencil
Mac Swiss Choclate e/s
Make Up For Ever Yellow flash color #13
Mac Chrome Yellow e/s
Make Up For Ever Aquablack cream liner
Mac Vanilla e/s
Make Up For Ever White Khol liner
Mac Gingerly Blush
Mac Subculture Lip pencil
Mac Love Nectar Gloss

My shoot with Vancouver Fashion Ezine

Check out some pics below from a fashion shoot I did recently. Photographer Renat http://www.renat.ca/ model Amy from agency Lizbell, Stylist Deanna from agency Lizbell and Makeup and hair by Me.

Just Another Girl.....

If you guys are in the Vancouver area, check out this blog I found called Just Another Girl Living in the Commodified http://justanothergirllivinginthecommodified.blogspot.com/

Just Another Girl talks about everything from fashion to food. She visits lots of local areas around town and gives us a peek inside. Right now she is doing a contest to give away 2 $25 gift certificates to local hair/nail salon Muse. All you have to do to enter is become a follower and tell her what you think makes a great nail/hair salon. Check it out and Good luck!

Xo Eman Aziz

Cameron Diaz Oscar Look

Cameron Diaz's look at the Oscars was all about natural dewy skin, rimming the eyes to make them stand out and a bright red/orangey lip. This look worked great for Cameron because at made all her features pop.

Check out my version of this look.

Products I used:
Face
Make Up For Ever HD Primer #0
Make Up For Ever Face & Body Foundation #20
Make Up For Ever Lift concealer #3
Benefit High Beam high lighter
Make Up For Ever Duo Mat Pressed Powder #203
Mac Blush in Pink Swoon

Eyes
Make Up For Ever Pearly Waterproof Pencil #13P
Mac Cork e/s
Mac Woodwinked e/s
Mac Retrospeck e/s
Mac Brun e/s
Make Up For Ever Aquacream liner #2 (brown)
L'Oreal Lash Serum
Make Up For Ever Smoky Lash Mascara
Ardell false lashes #301

Lips
Make Up For Ever #406 lipstick (orange)
Make Up For Ever #8 Aqualip liner
Make Up For Ever #2 Glossy Full

Spring Makeup Trends

Check out my feature as a guest beauty editor on the blog www.TheStyleSpy.com http://www.thestylespy.com/index.php?cat=3

In the feature I talk about all the upcoming Spring Trends and some of my top picks.

TheStyleSpy.com is a great site for all things fashion, beauty, trends and gossip. Check out my article and check out the rest of the site. I'm sure you'll make it one of your daily reads.

xo Eman Aziz

Oh Canada Makeup Tutorial

In case you guys didn't know, the Winter Olympics have been going on for the last 16 days here in Vancouver (my home town!) The city has been alive and to help show my support, this makeup tutorial is inspired by the Candian colors Red & White, with a bit of pink :)

Products used:
Make Up For Ever Pearly Waterproof Pencil #13
Make Up For Ever Red Flash color
Make Up For Ever White Flash color
Mac Gesso e/s
Mac Passionate e/s
Make Up For Ever #99 e/s
Mac Smolder eye pencil
Make Up For Ever Aquablack liquid liner
Mac Carbon e/s

Cheeks
Mac Melba Blush

Lips
Make Up For Ever #9 glossy full

The Classic Winged Liner

You've tried and tried again but you just can't seem to get that winged liner done right. Well, check out this great article below I found explaning how to get that perfect winged liner every time.

Products Required
When it comes to winged liner, there are a variety of products you can choose from. Gel liner, cake eyeliner, liquid liner and water proof eye pencils are some of your choices. All of these products have amazing staying power.

Tools Required
Having brushes in great condition is the key to creating a well defined, ultra sleek wing. You can opt to use a flat liner brush, angled liner brush, or a pointed liquid liner brush. Keep a few cotton swabs on hand to help you clean up around the edges of the wing.

Technique

1. Start off by dabbing a little primer onto the lid and then add an eye base. Follow this with translucent powder to set your eye base and add a nude eye shadow over the entire eye lid.

2. Push or draw your liner into the roots of your lashes which will create a thin eyeliner close to the lash line.

3. Next, start at the outer corner of the eye area pulling your brush or pencil along the lash line towards the nose. Hold your eye at the outer corner of your brow bone to tighten the skin. Do not pull at the outer corner. Thicken the liner at the outer corner and blend it into the rest of the liner as you work towards the center of the eyelid.

4. Next, you are creating your wing. Work your product from the center of the eyeliner along the base of the lash line and pull it out to where you would like the liner to stop. By easing the pressure of your brush as you approach the end of the wing you will avoid thickness and a squared edge and will create a fine tip instead. Working outwards will give the liner an upward swing and lift the corner of the eye. For a more dramatic liner connect the tip of the wing downwards to the outer corner of the upper lash line.

Have fun trying it out!!

xo Eman Aziz

Lea Michele Grammy Makeup Tutorial

The look that got the second highest number of votes from the Grammy looks was the Lea Michele Smoky Eye. This look is very sexy and sultry, great for a night out.
To see how it was done check out the video below and the products used.

Face
Nars Primer
Make Up For Ever HD Foundation #120
Make Up For Ever Lift concealer #3
Make Up For Ever Duo Mat Pressed Powder #205
Make Up For Ever Mat Bronzer #2
Make Up For Ever Contouring Palette #2
Mac mineralize blush in Danity

Eyes
Mac Brun e/s (eyebrows)
Mac pencil in Smolder
Mac Soft Brown e/s
Mac Electra e/s
Mac Idol Eyes e/s
Mac Knight Divine e/s
Mac Black Tied e/s
Mac Brule e/s
Mac Gesso e/s
Make Up For Ever Aquablack liquid liner
Make Up For Ever Smoky Lash Mascara
Ardell #301 false lashes

Lips
Mac lip pencil in Subculture
Make Up For Ever lipstick #427
Nars Moon Fleet gloss

Jeanne Becker and Olympic excitement Vancouver 2010

The other day I had the pleasure of meeting Jeanne Becker. Jeanne is the host of Fashion Television and was one of the judges on Canada's Next Top Model. I've been watching her for years so meeting her was a really cool experience. She was in Vancouver for all the exciting events happening around the city during the 2010 Olympics. She interviewed the president of The Hudson's Bay Company, Bonnie Brooks. She also intereviewed Dean & Dan from Dsquared at their appearance at Holt Renfrew for the launch of their line of Canadian Olympic apparel. When I met Jeanne, I was very tempted to ask her thoughts on Alexander McQueen but decided not to because I wasnt sure if it would be appropriate. She was super friendly and sweet and it was great seeing her on the west coast for a change.

Here are some pics from a photo shoot I did recently with photographer Benjamin Kwan http://www.benjaminkwanphoto.com/ and model Britt from Next Modeling Agency.

The mood of the shoot was darker, moodier - it was all about Britt working the camera.

Enjoy!

xo Eman Aziz

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Your Questions Answered - How to become a Makeup Artist

Hi Eman,
First off I'd like to say your videos and tutorials are great. I'm 18 and living in Calgary Alberta. All my life I've wanted to become a makeup artist. I'm hoping to go to a school here called Artists Within. I was wondering if you could give me any advice towards becoming a makeup artist? Also, what school did you attend before you became a makeup artist? Any tips or insight would help me greatly...

Thank you for your email. I'm glad you are enjoying my video tutorials!I got into makeup kind of on a whim. I was really into fashion and it then turned to makeup. I started to learn and practice a lot on my own. And then I decided to go to school. I did a one year program and got my makeup artistry certificate.
I did a lot of volunteer (free) work at first to get experience then I started getting paid work. Building your portfolio is the most important thing. Its what represents you and your work. The better your portfolio, the more work you will get.

Here's some advice and tips:
Do makeup as much as you can,be creative - don't be afraid to try new things, read and research about makeup, styles, brands, techniques - never stop learning.
Network, network, network! Meet as many people as you can in the industry. That's how you'll get jobs and build a clientele. Remember that being a makeup artist is a business.

Well I hope this was helpful :) Good luck with everything!

xo Eman Aziz

Gaga for Natalie

I think there's a little bit of Gaga in all of us. In a shoot I did recently, we wanted to bring out the Gaga in our model Natalie. Photographer Tiffany Alzono http://www.tiffanyalonzo.com/
and her assistant Jill did an amazing job at styling the shoot. She captured the softer side of gaga and the crazier side.

For makeup and hair - I started with a softer look, perfecting the models skin and defining her features. The look worked well with the softer lighting and background. The second look I did a strong black cupid lip with lots of liner to define the models eyes. I went with stronger makeup so it can stand out against the accessories we used in the shots.

Check out some of the images from the shoot below:

FMA Entertainment

I had the pleasure of working with TV hosts Erin Ireland and Meena Man for promotional material for their new television show called FMA Entertainment Weekly.

FMA Entertainment Weekly is a weekly, half-hour entertainment and lifestyle show featuring the latest in fashion, music and arts based on West Coast lifestyle trends from LA to Vancouver. The TV show will not only have related features, but also cover topics such as health, beauty, fitness, hotspots, cultures and lifestyles to broaden its appeal to their audience.

The show launched on January 9th, 2010 and can be seen every Saturday night on KVOS TV at 10:30 PM PST (Pacific Standard Time).

For more on Erin and Meena or on FMA Weekly, checkout the links below:
Erin Ireland:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Erin-Ireland/271121868091
Menna:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Meena-Mann/245615322706?ref=ts
FMA Weekly:
http://www.fmaweekly.com




xo Eman Aziz