Jennie Kay Style File


25
Apr 13

Stylefile: Double Cuff Trend

Whether you’ve heard of this trend…rocking runways & street fashion at the moment or not, you’re in for a surprise.
This trend is spot on & we’re not sure why it hasn’t been adopted by stylespotters and trendsetters more often! The Double Cuff trend by some may seem silly — purchase two of the same bracelet? Isn’t that redundant and a waste? Absolutely not.

Photos: www.chickinthekitch.com www.whitneyport.celebuzz.com www.fashion-gourment.blogspot

The double cuffs create unity amongst an outfit. No matter how wild & crazy, or plain & simple your outfit is, it creates a balance that is both simple to achieve & fun to play around with. Wear two of the complete same wrist cuffs, or try different colored cuffs in the same style. Make it your own!

Jennie Kay is wearing cuffs from Francesca’s Collections boutique in Newport, RI.

These cuffs are both trendy & wallet friendly. Seen above, though the colors seen on these cuffs are different, the gold & orange come together beautifully to create a fashion forward and unique look to an otherwise basic outfit.

Oh yes… & did we mention…Miss Jennie is 9 months preggo–how’s this for a stylish mama with a fabulous glow?! :)  

Jennie Kay wearing the ultimate comfortable/stylish cheetah print studded “Faye” flats by Rockport!

Silver cuffs by Francesca’s Collections boutique in Newport, RI.


We’d say this trend is on point for Spring/Fall 2013!
So go ahead, what are you waiting for? Buy arm decor in pairs!


Photography by: Erin McGinn Photography
Styled by: Stephanie Hynson & Jennie Kay
Location: Private residence


12
Apr 13

Style File: Tulle Skirts

In the midst of Spring fever, Jennie Kay & Erin McGinn collaborated for another installment of the Style File. This time, featuring a fabulous Tulle Skirt created by Tutu Cute & Co.
Our inspiration?
Well first off, the amazing tulle skirt, a bit of Carrie Bradshaw, cupcakes, ice cream sundae’s, glitter, jewels, & of course fun yet wearable hair & makeup.

We ventured down to Bowen’s Wharf in Newport…

…besides our weather forecast hiccup–sunny, windy, high of 38* (not very tutu friendly!) we decided to go somewhere sweet, warm, & with fabulous light!
One of the fabulous shops on Bowen’s Wharf.

Glitter Platforms by ALDO

Jennie Kay applied laura mercier radiance primer, Makeup Forever Mat Velvet foundation, and  Tarte Cheek Stain in Flush  to Stephanie’s face.

A pink & gold glitter gel manicure by the island favorite ‘Star Nails’

A hint of gold glitter liner from MAC Cosmetics atop a black cake liner from Illamasqua to creates a luminary effect on the eye finishing the lips with  Stila color balm lipstick in Betsey.

We then decided to head over to the Brick Alley Pub for some snacks, of course…

Stila’s lipcolor in Betsey withstood 2 helpings of ice cream and sorbet … a true test in my book!

Oh and by the way, we highly suggest heading over to the Brick Alley Pub for dessert … the sorbet & sundae’s are no joke! :)


22
Mar 13

Jennie Kay Spring Makeup Shoot

By popular demand, we recently produced a photoshoot that showcased six of the most popularly requested makeup-looks, for both day and night. These looks are quite simple to achieve and can be a staple to any outfit or look.

Here are our favorite six go-to makeup looks of the moment:

Note: Livia’s face was prepped and primed with Laura Mercier primer, then we applied Armani Silk Foundation followed by  Stila all over shimmer liquid luminizer in kitten shimmer above her cheek bones and on her brow bone to highlight her beautiful features. Her brows were filled in with Givenchy Eyebrow Show Powdery Eyebrow Pencil in Brunette

To achieve this look: Start with a clean, makeup free face. Prep and prime, and apply foundation as usual. Dust MACPrism’ blush on apples of cheeks and blend into hairline softly.  Jennie Kay used MAC Subculture lipliner, followed by Makeup Forever Nude lip color in ‘N23‘. Apply a coat or two of your favorite mascara; used here, Maybelline Falsies in Blackest Black

To achieve this look: Start with a clean, makeup free face. Prep and prime, and apply foundation as usual. Making a ‘kiss face’, dust MAC Fleur Power to apples of cheeks, contouring along your cheek bone, blending outward but not exceeding the cheek bones. Apply a coat or two of mascara, used here, Maybelline Falsies mascara in Blackest Black. Using a lip blush, apply Stila lip color in Betsey, for a fun and flirty dimension to your look.

 To achieve this look: Start with a clean, makeup free face. Prep and prime, and apply foundation as usual. Dust MAC Dame’ on the cheeks for a blushed look. Apply a coat or two of mascara, used here, Maybelline Falsies mascara in Blackest Black. Using a lip blush, apply NARSCruella‘ to the lips.

To achieve this look: Start with a clean, makeup free face. Prep and prime, and apply foundation as usual. This look is the same as above, however, we added a new dimension with a winged wedge liner. We used Jennie Kay Beauty Brand Cake wedge liner, and NARS ‘Cruella‘ on her lips. This liner adds instant drama to her eyes, balancing with her dramatic red lip. Be bold and wear this as a casual day look, or wear as a fun nighttime look that calls attention to the eyes and lips.

To achieve this look: Start with a clean, makeup free face. Prep and prime, and apply foundation as usual. Jennie Kay used Makeup Forever Aqua Cream base in ‘N23′. She then applied and smudged Jennie Kay Brand Cake eyeliner to Livia’s top and bottom lid. Using the Makeup ForeverTechnicolor Palate’ Black, she applied and blended just below her outer brow bone, creating a subdued and traditional smokey eye.

To achieve this look: Start with a clean, makeup free face. Prep and prime, and apply foundation as usual. Jennie Kay used the Makeup Forever Aqua Cream as a base in ‘#15′ Taupe. Livia was bronzed using a favorite of the beauty parlour, Too FacedAqua Bunny’ bronzer. Jennie Kay then applied Stila ‘Convertible Color’ in Stone on the lids, top and bottom. Tarte  Amazonian Clay 12h Blush was dusted to her cheeks in ‘Tipsy’. Finally, the look was finished with Jennie Kay Brand lipgloss in ‘Hello Dolly‘.

These looks are extremely convertible, wear one look during the day and add a dramatic liner and lip to create a night look! We hope you love this shoot as much as we did!

*Photography by: Erin McGinn Photography 


28
Jun 12

Style File Post 3: Francescas Collections

Hope everyone has been enjoying the beautiful weather and summer thus far. We have been busy, busy, busy with our beautiful brides, coloring hair, planning in the parlour, style-filing, and more!

Amongst the excitement, we’re excited to launch the third installment of the Style File with friend & photographer, Erin McGinn.

We were so glad to have worked with Francescas Collections in downtown Newport,RI sort through their amazing accessories and clothing to come up with some amazing, affordable, and easy outfits.

Take a look at our latest and please pass along! :)

http://www.erinmcginn.com/style-file-francescas/

-JKBP


30
May 12

Sneak Peak: Style File

Summer has crept upon us, wedding season is in full swing. Been a little behind on the blog lately, but back at it!

In between cuts, colors, and bridal trials galore, we’ve been working on another segment of the style file collaboration with my friend and photographer, Erin McGinn!

The rain held off in downtown Newport long enough for us to gallivant amongst tourists in colorful getups and sparkling jewels from Francesca’s Collection Newport

Here’s a peek at one of today’s shots!

www.erinmcginn.com

Photo cred: Erin McGinn Photography; www.erinmcginn.com

…& of course a few instagram pics! 

More to come soon, stay tuned!

-JKBP

 


30
Apr 12

Jennie Kay’s Style File

I had the pleasure to collaborate with one of my besties Erin McGinn. The fabulous photographer, writer, stylist, & editor of the amazing Bliss Publications. Erin and I came up with a concept for my traveling beauty chair. It really came naturally to us. Erin said “hey can I take a few pics of you? I have an idea”, of course I said “yes can I bring my hair chair everywhere we go??” Erin laughed and said “yes, you can say ‘my chair goes everywhere!’” There you have it, my traveling beauty chair went from the private dock on bowens wharf, to Easton’s beach, to Sweet Berry Farm … my chair travels everywhere!

My favorite part of the day was when we set up camp in the wharf outside The Clark Cook House a woman started clapping and said yaaa! we are going to have a performance, and then she asked if I wanted to “borrow” her dog… Seriously there is never a dull moment when Erin and I get together!

Erin and I really love the hunt, that is the hunt for a great prices and a unique find. We are sequin hunters, TJ Maxx stalkers, and vintage store hoarders.

Fashion: Inspiration Brighter the better and colorblocking

Chair: Jennie Kay Beauty Traveling Chair

Orange Dress: Tj Maxx
Hat: TjMaxx
Skinny Belt:  Jcrew Outlet
Blue High Heels from DSW: Seychelles

For our first shoot. I went a bit natural. My hair was colored with a ombre effect. If you are unsure what ombre is I do it here at the beauty parlour and you can read about it here on my blog. I then went it with my favorite waving iron to create an effortless beachy tossled wave. (I waved my hair away from my face) Yes effortless quick hair! p.s. feathers were in when we shot this and yes I fully embraced the fad and I admit I miss them. They were so pretty! Check out my hair  below

Jennie Kay Hair:

Step 1: Split hair down the middle for a center part.

Step2: Grab you Curling Rod which you check out here if you do not have one to see my fav

Step 3: Section you hair into 3 sections and clip each section out of the way. This is so you make sure you don’t miss any hairs (section in layers and think of a tiered cake; top section, middle section, and bottom section)

Step 4: Wave the hair with the first wrap around the iron away from your face. Continue throughout your whole head

Step 5: Spray with A light hairspray Osis Elastic Fix then cocktail Osis Dust it an Osis 4-play mix both between hands start at the nape of your neck and finger through hair

 

Makeup Makeup Makeu: Now if I haven’t mentioned this shot was for my ads in some publications. I wanted the pictures to really look like me. I love natural makeup, its just my thing, so the makeup I used was very clean and simple.

For this shoot Specifically I used:concealor

Ps. The above photo I took in my salon :)

Step 1: Moisturize!!

Step 2: You can do this in your car like me :)

Step 3: Conceal under eyes and Blemish with Cargo Cosmetics One base concealor + foundation in one (must have!)

Step 4: Too Face Aqua Bunny Bronzer is applied all over the face you can see my video here on how to apply bronzer

Step 5:Makeup Forever Uplight  is your highligher you want to place that on high points of your face also in video here

Step 6: Apply Stila Prime Pot taffy all over lid (use finger works great less is more!) An dab some Stila Kitten eyeshadow on the lid over the taffy (not shown in pic)

Step 7: Curl lashes first then apply Loreal voluminous mascara start at root and wiglle wiglle wiglle towards tips

Step 8: Smile and add Stila convertible color in gladiola to apples of your cheeks and lightly put on lips

Step 9: Finish with JENNIE KAY gloss in Patty cakes (available for purchase at the beauty parlour)

(You can watch an application of a similar look on our Tune In Tuesday Video’s on the JKBP Facebook fan page! https://www.facebook.com/Jenniekaybeauty)

Voila! There you have it the how to makeup and hair for our first style file shoot!

-JKBP