Please keep all hands and arms inside the blog while we are going on our trip....
and we are so glad you chose to travel with us Kandee AdventureLand....
our first stop is the MOMA: Museum of Modern Art in New York City
guess who else will be meeting us there?
look where we're going!!!!
(this is my friend Ian, standing in front of the museum....I didn't know where we were walking to....but he lead us here...I was so excited!
Ian is: a) my friend b) an amazing photographer (I've driven by billboards of his work) and he has taken the really cool pictures you see of lil' ol' me (I'm always honored when he takes my picture)...see his stuff here ....www.ianruhter.blogspot.com and he let me use his "way-better-than-mine" point and shoot camera to take pictures in there (thanks homie!)
this was me (clad in the red "super woman boots", and fedora...taking pictures with my iphone, before Ian let me use his "waaaaaaaay better canon camera"....)..look at all the junk I'm holding....huge-o purse....folder thing....."oh yeah, I got to go meet with one of the nicest producer's in the world on the Rachel Ray show...that's why I have my little folder...she even came to my Glaminar (my make-up classes)...she was awesome! Hi Jill!"
this was the very first thing that I wanted to take a picture of....It is a chandelier of EXPLODING plates, cups, pitchers, forks, spoons.....it is like seeing a still shot of all this clean white, "dishery" bursting.....this was one of my favorites!
Marilyn Monroe was there too!!! Eternal style icon... (I love that she's eating a cheeseburger!) I also love that she mostly did her own hair and make-up...I researched all her techniques and products she used...I even did a little video...if you wanna watch it...CLICK ON THIS
classic Marilyn Monroe Halter dress...look at those eyebrows...and people make comments about mine! ha ha ha ha
oh I love these.....this is the handiwork of Richard Avedon, his photography is still so fresh and interesting...I love the curve of her body and the movement you can feel just looking at it!
and now we have the timeless beauty, Bridget Bardot, talk about a sexpot! (I need to do a tutorial on her make-up!)
I don't remember who shot this..but I LOVED her make-up (and hair)...love it!!! Reminds me of pics from the 60's of my Nana's (she was a hairdresser) hair and make-up...
oh..the colors just jumped into your eyeballs and danced around with your mind...Do you see the face hidden in it! I absolutely LOVE this...I would hang this in my living room in nanosecond!
I love this chandelier....I couldn't capture it...but somehow words spiraled down it in lights...so cool.....It could say "goodnight" right above my bed...ha ha ha You can see the silhouettes of all the modern chairs that were sitting outside that screen, on all different levels.
cool fluorescent tubes shaped like a NY building (want this in my housey!)
for some reason I found the "butterfly wire"...not barbed wire...kinda interesting...it looks like wrapping paper decoration instead of the usual "coiled around a prison" thing you normally think of!
the view looking down from the 4th floor..whoa! (see my red boot in the lower left corner?)
This is so Flintstone's meets DJ....I love the concrete turntable with the rusty metal, mesh, sticking out....how cool and industrial would that be on your table!?!
the view from one of the side of the MOMA...look at all the awesome buildings! I love NY!
If this doesn't say "Kandee loved color like this"...I don't know what does? I can't remember who painted this...but I LOVE IT!
I even saw painting by one of my fav artists, Kandinsky (yeah and not just cuz' both of our names start with "Kand"....ha ha ha)
There were so many paintings to see...
and just so everyone knows...this was the "all-time-longest-time-taking-blog-post", I've ever done....this sucker has taken me almost 2 1/2 hours to get all these pictures on here and type! (we could've flown half way to NY from LA by now...ha ha ha ha)
Hope you enjoyed our "trip" today....
Please come back tomorrow for more adventures....I'll save you a seat!!!
Thanks you for flying in thought, with KandeeAdventureLand Air! We love you!
Come with me on a KANDEE ADVENTURE!!! (and Marilyn Monroe, too)
Beauty Trends NY Fall 2009: The Return of An "Icon Revival"
NY Fashion Week just got a lot more exciting. This season's casting calls needed an "icon revival". Don't be surprised to see some veteran models make a return to the catwalk like Canadian icon and my sis-in-law, Tasha Tilberg! Check out Style.com's "Style File Blog" for a welcome back write-up on Tasha!
Stay tuned for Makeup Junkie Beauty Trend faves from NY Fall 2009!
Beauty Trends NY Spring 2009: Trae from Three Custom's Trend Report
Here is Part 2 of Trae's, from Three Custom Color Specialists, beauty trend report from NY Fashion Week Spring 2009!
TRENDS
PALE & MONOCHROMATIC
THE DESIGNERS: Brian Reyes, Kai Kuhne, Malo, Marchesa, Cynthia Rowley and Barbara Tfank
THE LOOK: Skin is pale, flawless and luminous. Light color on eyes, lips and cheeks
To get THE LOOK, 3C recommends: Use Creme Concealer with a heavy hand all over the face (you could experiment with a shade slightly lighter than your natural tone for this look). Highlight the upper cheek bones, brow bones and nose with NEW! Afterglow Mood Lighting Shimmer Crème. Light Clarifier on the inner rims. Line the eyes lightly with Smoke Eye Pencil and buff out with Warm Pebble to soften. Cool Beige Lipstick or Warm Rose for a little more color.
BRONZE GODDESS / BEACHY
THE DESIGNERS: Milly, Juan Carlos Obando and Carlos Miele
THE LOOK: A look that can only be naturally achieved by some serious baking in the sun – thankfully, we have makeup!
To get THE LOOK, 3C recommends: Warm Bronzer all over the face. Bronze the cheeks, forehead and other high points with NEW! On Fire Mood Lighting Shimmer Crème. Line the eyes lightly with Dark Brown Eye Liner and buff out with a little Bronze Eye Shadow to soften. Set off the eyes with Light Clarifier Pencil on the inner rims. Twinkling Rose Lip Gloss.
BURNISHED SMOKEY EYE
THE DESIGNERS: Anna Sui, Reem Acra and Oscar de la Renta
THE LOOK: A very soft smokey eye, achieved with gold and soft browns.
To get THE LOOK, 3C recommends: Surround the eyes with a mixture of Gold Eye Shadow, Bronze Eye Shadows and Warm Brown Sugar and buff out. Light Clarifier Pencil on the inner rims. Rose Crème to Powder Blush on the cheeks and Warm Rose Lipstick.
UNIQUE STANDOUTS
BEAUTIFUL
THE LOOK: Midnight dark rimmed eyes with a russet smokiness. Bronzed skin and soft, neutral lips.
THE DESIGNER: Philip Lim
To get THE LOOK, 3C recommends: Navy Eye Liner for the inner rims and Cool Midnight Eye Shadow around the lashes, buffed out with Copper and Warm Nutmeg Eye Shadows. NEW! On Fire Mood Lighting Shimmer Cremes on the face and cheeks and Simply Beautiful Lipstick.
NOT SO MUCH...
THE LOOK: a sculpted face accented by very dark, blueish purple lips. The lip was incredibly dark, so it didn’t flatter many of the models.
THE DESIGNER: YKL
To get THE LOOK, 3C recommends: Highlight and contour the face with NEW! On Fire and Afterglow Mood Lighting Shimmer Cremes. The lips would have to be Custom Blended (or try Cool Burgundy Lipstick mixed with Black from our Special Effects Palette with Sheer Pop Lip Gloss on top!)
**a more wearable alternative was seen at Zac Posen. The sculpted face was set off by a shimmering purpleish lip, but it was much more soft, and therefore more flattering than YKL.
**Mood Lighting Shimmer Cremes will be available in mid November for Holiday
For more on Spring beauty trends visit Three Custom's Blog!
Beauty Trends NY Spring 2009: tarte For Charlotte Ronson and Doucette Duvall
tarte, one of my favourite brands, has participated for the first time in Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week! Partnering with beauty.com, tarte was the key makeup for Charlotte Ronson's Spring 09 show, which took place at The Promenade on Saturday, September 6, 2008.
Beauty.com makeup artist, Tina Turnbow's, inspiration for the show was: Madonna's Lucky Star meets grunge. She was able to achieve the look with tarte products such as the toolbox: brow know-how eyebrow kit, green machine eye shadow, provocateur pressed mineral powder with SPF 8 and 24/7 lip sheer with SPF 15 in tea time.
Above: Backstage at Charlotte Ronson
Additionally, Tina was the lead makeup artist for Doucette Duvall's Spring 2009 show. She created tarte's health couture look using eco-friendly products like lash hugger eco-friendly natural mascara and our new straw palette--spring greening, which features a bamboo brush, mineral shadows and vitamin-infused glosses. This palette launches in February 2009.
Above: Backstage at Doucette Douvall
I am loving all the looks created by tarte for Spring! I can't wait until Spring Greening hits the stores in February!!
www.tartecosmetics.com
Fall Beauty Trends: Pat McGrath For P & G Beauty Lookbook Fall 2008
Who better to get the beauty scoop for Fall from none other than makeup artist extraordinaire, Pat McGrath for P&G Beauty's CoverGirl Cosmetics! Here is the trend report and must-have list of CoverGirl products to achieve Fall's hottest looks!
The Trend: Abstractions in Black
The Designers: Balenciaga, Lanvin, Yohji Yamamoto, Viktor & Rolf and Gucci (image shown).
The Look: Abstract designs in inky black gave the smokey eye amodern twist, enhanced with shiny, glossy texture to make eyes the focus. Eyes were sexy, glamorous and intense with a smudge of gothic black as well as a twist of autumnal colour, especially seen at Yohji Yamamoto.
P&G Beauty Products:
CoverGirl LashBlast Volume Blasting Mascara in Very Black
CoverGirl LineExact Liquid Liner in Very Black
CoverGirl Eye Enhancers 1-kit Eye Shadow in Shimmering Onyx
Olay Regenerist Eye Makeup Remover Plus Anti-Wrinkle
Treatment
The Trend: Metallic Embellishments
The Designers: Versace (image shown), Belstaff, Dior, Louis Vuitton, Bottega Venetta and Oscar de la Renta
The Look: Soft autumnal shades were blended with metallic golds and bronzes into the corner of the eyes for this play on smokey effects with light. At Dolce & Gabanna and Nina Ricci, this was combined with soft colours on the mouth for a powerful effect.
P&G Beauty Products:
CoverGirl Eye Enhancers 3-kit Eye Shadow in Dazzling Metallics
CoverGirl LashBlast Volume Blasting Mascara in Very Black
CoverGirl Wetslicks AmazeMint Lipgloss in No Care Bare
Olay Definity Illuminating Eye Treatment
The Trend: Structured Colour
The Designers: Dior (image shown), Miu Miu, Bottega Venetta , Galliano and Louis Vuitton, and featured bright colour shaped around the eyes (Dior) or purple eyeliner (Bottega Venetta).
The Look: This look was taken to the extreme at Dior using bold, daring lashes of turquoise eyeliner and shadows, exaggerated by nude lips. In contrast Bottega Venetta focused on clear skin with eyes defined with purple, while Louis Vuitton toned down the look with softer shades of colour.
P&G Beauty Products:
CoverGirl Eye Enhancers 3-kit Eye Shadow in Firecracker
CoverGirl LineExact Liquid Liner in Very Black
CoverGirl Wetslicks AmazeMint Lipgloss in Freedom of Peach
Olay Regenerist Detoxifying Pore Scrub
The Trend: Florid and Flushed Cheeks
The Designers: D&G, Roberto Cavalli (image shown), Anna Sui, Y3 and Louis Vuitton
The Look: Dynamic and strong, cheeks were a central focus that allowed colour to be prominent and impactful. Florid and flushed, beautiful and intriguing, cheeks and blusher were especially big news.
At D&G, Roberto Cavalli, Anna Sui, Y3 and Louis Vuitton cheeks
were flushed and fresh, reminiscent of long country walks and crisp autumnal days. To truly convey this fresh and youthful look, blush was also given an interesting twist and used on the forehead as well as cheeks. The overall impact was an intriguing combination of drama and romance.
P&G Beauty Products:
CoverGirl TRUblend Liquid Make-up
CoverGirl TRUblend Naturally Luminous Blush in Shimmering Sands
CoverGirl Continuous Colour Lipstick in Bronzed Peach
Olay Total Effects Instant Smoothing Serum
The Trend: Supernatural Enhanced Beauty
The Designers: Valentino (image shown), John Galliano, Prada, Calvin Klein, Stella McCartney and Hussein Chalayan
The Look: Beautifying, modern and perfecting, the supernatural enhanced beauty look was all about amazing, truly beautiful skin and an ethereal look. Models were made to look incredibly fresh faced with clear skin, defined lashes, and groomed brows for an overall natural enhancement.
Eyes were softly shaded and light natural blush on cheeks gave the overall impression of truly perfect, feminine girls.
P&G Beauty Products:
CoverGirl TRUconceal Concealer
CoverGirl TRUblend Naturally Luminous Blush in Pure Romance
CoverGirl Wetslicks AmazeMint Lipgloss in Pink Positive
Olay Definity Night Anti-Spot Treatment
Stay tuned for my reviews of some of the hot CoverGirl products you can use to achieve these looks! I'd love to hear what's your favourite look!
www.covergirl.ca and www.pgeverydaysolutions.com
images: Style.com
Beauty Trends NY Spring 2009: Trae from Three Custom's Trend Report
As promised, Trae Bodge from Three Custom Color, has given us the trend report for Spring/Summer '09!
Trends:
SMOKEY EYES
Designers: Carolina Herrera, Rock & Republic, Halston, DVF, Alexander Wang
The Look: Black lined eyes, blended out with soft blueish greys. The lips and cheeks are a cool, fleshy tone.
To get the look, Three Custom recommends: Three Custom Color Specialists' Black Eye Liner, Cool Smoke Eye Shadow and Cool Lilac Eye Shadow. Warm Lavender Lipstick on the lips and Violet Lotus Watercolours for Cheeks.
RED LIPS - COOL AND WARM
The Look(s): There were lot of red lips out there, some warm and bricky (50's style) and some cool and berry (40's style). Many red lips were paired with a luminous highlighted face, which is a lovely combination, especially when the focus is on the lips and the rest of the face is soft and glowing.
COOL
Designers: Benjamin Cho and Cynthia Steffe
To Get the Look, 3C recommends: Cool Red Lipstick on the lips, a very soft application of Scarlet Peony Watercolours for Cheeks and then highlight the face with NEW! Afterglow Moodlighting Shimmer Creme, further accenting the highlighting effect with Champagne Eye Shadow (one of our best kept secrets).
WARM
The Designers: Lela Rose, Proenza Schouler and Tuleh
To get the look, 3C recommends: NEW! Ballet Russe Lipstick on the lips, NEW! On Fire Mood Lighting Shimmer Creme on the Cheeks and highlighting the face with NEW! Afterglow Mood Lighting Shimmer Creme.
BRONZED FACE W/LUMINOUS HIGHLIGHTING
The Designers: Peter Som, Tracy Reese, Mizrahi, Erin Fetherston
To get the look, 3C recommends: Our NEW! Mood Lighting Shimmer Cremes in On Fire and Afterglow. Alternate sculpting and highlighting with these new shimmer crèmes in our unique Crème to Powder formulation. To create more drama, set off the Afterglow with Champagne Eye Shadow
UNIQUE STANDOUTS
BEAUTIFUL The Designer: Catherine Malandrino The Look: gorgeous smokey grey/lilac eyes, with luminescent skin and a soft salmon tone on the lips and cheeks. **This is the look I've seen so far that best embodies the clothes, which are feminine and ethereal.
To get the look, 3C recommends: Smoke Eye Liner blended out with Cool Lilac Eye shadow. Coral Waterlily Watercolours for Cheeks and Warm Peach Lip Gloss. Use NEW! Afterglow Mood Lighting Shimmer Crème to highlight the face.
The Designer: Nicole Miller
The Look: Very heavy, super smoky eye using deep purples, blacks and bronze. Soft lips & cheeks. Sexy!
To get the look, 3C recommends: Black Eye Liner, Cool Aubergine Eye Shadow, NEW! Gilded Eye Shadow, NEW! Wallflower Watercolours for Cheeks (on lips and cheeks) and Bellini Lip Gloss (used over the Wallflower).
To check out some of the trends Trae was not feelin' and to see new product images, check out the Three Custom's blog. Stay tuned for Part 2 of Trae's trend report!
Remembering 9/11...
I wanted to take a moment to remember the lives that were lost on 9/11. This photo was from a trip to NY 6 months after. The somber mood of the two fighters that day say it all. Peace, love, and hope.
Beauty Trends NY Spring 2009: Proenza Schouler and Monique Lhuillier
Proenza Schouler Spring 2009 Hair Report: Industrial Meets Deco
Hair Lead: Didier Malige for ghd
ghd Lead: Omar Lopez
The Look: Jack and Lazaro rocked the runway by merging a military feel with late 70s and early 80s inspired shapes and lines, to create a collection that was equal parts tough, confident and feminine.
The ghd Way: To compliment the juxtaposed runway looks, Didier Malige for ghd led the Directive Team to create a deeply parted, eye-sweeping finger wave, artfully pulled back to one side and cascading down one shoulder.Using the ghd IV mini styler, a modern “finger wave” was created by sectioning off hair, and starting at the crown gently rocking the iron back and forth all the way to the ends. Then, ghd sea spray was worked through the model’s hair to soften the wave and add light hold. Next, the hair wasset with clips around the face to help accentuate the waves. Finally, the clips were removed, and the hair was swept back to one side and secured
using bobby pins, while the front fell loosely over one eye a la 1970s Jerry Hall. The look was finished with ghd ultimate hairspray.
Monique Lhuillier Spring 2009 Hair Report: Luxurious Tropical Island Chic
Hair Lead: Eugene Souleiman for ghd
The Look: Dry, crisp fabrics, straw braiding techniques, basket patterns and wave prints evoke thoughts of tropical vacations entrenched in relaxation, glamour and luxury.
The ghd Way: Since this girl is all about heading from the beach to cocktails at sunset, an easy, relaxed chignon was the perfect compliment to the summer-inspired collection. First, the ghd IV styler was used to straighten the hair. Then, ghd sea spray was applied around the roots and blown out with a diffuser to create a texture-laden base. Next, the model’s hair was finger brushed away from the face, gathered into a pony and half-twisted up. Then, the hair was
twisted back around and secured into place, leaving the ends loose. To create a wind-swept look, Eugene and the Directive Team applied ghd sea spray to their hands and lightly roughed up the sides and front of the hair with their palms. Finally, a fine mist of ghd ultimate hairspray was applied to ensure that the look stayed put… The result? Summer-inspired perfection!
ghd’s revolutionary styling irons and thermal protecting hair beauty range are available at great salons across the globe and in Sephora, as well as online at www.ghdhair.com and www.sephora.com.
Beauty Trends NY Spring 2009: Alexander Herchcovitch and Miss Sixty
Alexander Herchcovitch Spring 2009 Hair Report: Structured Femininity
Hair Lead: Omar Lopez for ghd
The Look: Inspired by political turmoil in countries across the world, Herchcovitch
featured structured military-like designs with ethnic details and voluminous
accents.
The ghd Way: Feminine, bohemian-inspired braids infused with structure and elegance
complimented the military-inspired runway looks. First, the directive team sprayed ghd sea spray to prep models hair, infusing texture and hold. Then, the hair was straightened using the ghd IV styler to make it smooth, sleek, and braid-ready. Next, starting at the left crown, the
hair was sectioned off and braided into a S-shape along the back of the head. Along the way, ghd obedience cream was added in “to control the ends and keep the hair slick and pliable,” explains Lopez. Next, hair was tied off at the nape using a Sephora elastic band, and then any loose sections were pulled into a low braid and then incorporated back into the S-shaped braid using bobby pins. The result? Edgy Elegance that perfectly complimented the runway looks.
Miss Sixty Spring 2009 Hair Report: Urban Superheroines
Hair Lead: Leonardo Manetti for ghd
The Look: Beautiful, charming and glamorously feminine, a modern homage to the passionate freethinking ideals and values of the 1970’s—liberation, freedom and self-confidence.
The ghd Way: Modern, edgy, urban-rocker chic with lots of attitude. First, the directive team sprayed ghd miracle mist to prep the hair to look healthy and shiny. Next, ghd maximise mousse was applied to the roots for the ultimate in volume and the hair was blown out straigtht. To rough up tresses and help hold volume, ghd ultimate hair spray was lightly misted over the entire head. Then, unexpected “dents” were created to infuse movement and texture by taking a small section of hair, making a loop and then pressing the ghd IV styler on the loop. The look was finished with ghd reflection spray for the all-out shine, and a final mist of ultimate hair spray
kept the look runway-ready. The result? An unpredictable edge that channeled all things modern, urban and glamorous.
ghds’ revolutionary styling irons and thermal protecting hair beauty range are available at great salons across the globe and in Sephora, as well as online at www.ghdhairusa.com and www.sephora.com.
