Posts Tagged: beauty


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

 


3
May 12

Cameron Goodman Chats with the Beauty Parlour

The Beauty Parlour had an amazing chance to chat with actress Cameron Goodman. She is recognizable for her roles in numerous films and TV shows, including the hit series 90210,  and countless other productions. Cameron and I met  on the set of Shuttle back in 2007. I was lucky to have the chance a few days ago to discuss some of her makeup, hair, beauty routines, and interests with us and we were so excited to have the opportunity!

JKBP: What is your favorite color?
CG: I love Marigold and Orange colors

JKBP: Whose style do you love?
CG: I love Zooey Deschanel her style is impeccable

JKBP: What’s in your bag?
CG:  My iPhone. I always have a little notebook in my purse, I have it to reflect and keep track of ideas.

JKBP: What is your favorite store to shop at?
CG: I really love Madewell

JKBP: Ever try a trend that you wish you hadn’t?
CG: I bought a ‘bump it’ and actually enjoyed it a little too much!

JKBP: Who is your favorite makeup artist that you’ve worked with?
CG: Bonnie Flowers, she did my makeup on 90210, I loved her! She has a way of uplifting you and she’s phenomenal at what she does.

JKBP: What is your favorite makeup brand?
CG: I love to use Stila

JKBP: What is your usual beauty routine?
CG: Usually for auditions which is everyday, I use a concealer under my eyes and a highlighter. I use a thin black eyeliner and mascara. For my eyes I use earth tone shadows, typically beige. I also enhance, and darken my brows a bit, and then I use a blush on my cheeks, I really like NARS ‘orgasm’.

JKBP: What is your hair routine?
CG:  I have Brazillian Blowouts done.  You’re going to think this is really funny, I’ll buy boxes of the Nice & Easy DIY color kits, just for the conditioner! I love the conditioner the kits come with.  To style my hair I just use a leave in conditioner and let it be.

JKBP: Do you have a favorite mascara brand?
CG: For higher end, I love Lancome, and drugstore brand I really like Maybelline.

JKBP: What moisturizer do you use?
CG: I use Clearasil Morning Burst cleanser and Benefit under eye cream. Green tea face pads from Trader Joes are great also!

JKBP: Do you have a favorite magazine?
CG: TIME magazine!

JKBP: What do you do in your free time?
CG: I enjoy doing community service and I attend church groups. I also love to spend time with my friends one on one.

Thank you again Cameron!

Be sure to Visit Cameron’s IMDB page for her past and future work: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2110814/

-JKBP


2
May 12

Dip Dyed Fashion?!

To follow up with the recent ombre and dip dyed hair trend, we are seeing more of this trend in fashion as well.

Think dip-dyed clothing, and manicures. Slightly reminiscent of acid-wash jeans of the 80s…with a modern, punk-glam, or even chic look.

Some more drastic than others…

Would you incorporate a dip dyed piece into your closet or your manicure regimen??

-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

 


20
Apr 12

Ballet Flats

I have a love affair with ballet flats — I love flat shoes! Don’t get me wrong heels are amazing. This girl, simply, cannot walk in them :)

You would think being a gymnast for all those years I would be able to balance in 5 inch stilettos, yeah… not so much!

SO… here are a few Spring shoe trends that are right up my alley!

Pointed Ballet Flats


Ballet Flats

T-Strap Ballet Flats

Ankle Strap Ballet Flats

Ankle Strap Ballet FlatThere are so many options for flats, various colors, prints, ankle straps, heel height, and etcetera.

What are some of your girls’ favorite flats?

-JKBP


18
Apr 12

Put a Cork in It!

In your shopping for summer ensembles, take a look out for cork! A unique and surprising trend that may sound funny or bizarre is actually quite cute. SHOPBOP especially, features a vast array of cork items from cork clutches, shoes, printed shorts, dresses, tunics, and belts, and jewelery.

-JKBP

 

 


17
Apr 12

Balayage & Ombre

Though it’s not a new trend, we have received a lot of requests by our clients to talk about this recurring technique. Balayage and Ombre highlights are a great way to achieve an effortless and tousled look.  The Ombre technique typically features a darker, thicker root, with a lighter colored end. The Balayage technique is a chunkier, all over beachy look. Are you a low-maintenance hair kind of girl? This coloring could be the perfect fit for you.

It is bohemian-chic, that appears to have a natural and controlled grown-out look. Celebrities such as Jessica Biel, Hillary Duff, Whitney Port, Giselle Bunchden, Jennifer Aniston, and more. The color is painted on by hand, giving it a natural look with a pop of color at the ends surrounding the face. The beauty of balayage is that it is customized to each person, their hair, and face shape, so no one person has the same look as another.

Lucky for you girls, we happen to do balayage and ombre techniques here at Jennie Kay a Beauty Parlour!

Call the beauty parlour or visit our website www.jenniekaybeauty.com to book your next ombre/balayage appointment!

-JKBP


30
Mar 12

Orange & Red Lips Are IN

Red lips will never go out of style, and are a true classic in the beauty world. Naturally, an array of red and orange lips are in for spring 2012. Seen on the runways, designers have shown a variety of hues, in matte and glossed looks, that add a fun and romantic pop. Here are some great looks to try:

harpersbazaar.com

Glossed vs. Matte Red lips

harpersbazaar.com

Gloss vs. Matte Orange lips – Tangerine Tango, Pantone Color of the Year

 Confused on how to choose the right red for your skin tone?

Fair/Alabaster- a blue-based coral red looks best on those with fair skin complexion

Medium/Olive- a cranberry, true red looks best on those with medium skin complexion

Brown/Black/Dark- a burgundy or brick red looks best on those with darker skin complexion

Smashbox ‘Be Legendary Lipstick‘ features great options for all of the above skin tones, available at Sephora.com

There are also great and more budget-friendly options in the makeup section by Loreal, Revlon, Maybelline, Milani, etc. available at your local CVS, which can be fun to experiment and play around with as well!

-JKBP

 

 

 

 

 


21
Mar 12

Tangerine Tango

What better way to channel Summer (with recent 70+ degrees in New England, it happens to be closer than we think!) than with a bright, cheery, loud and playful ensemble or makeup look? A color you’ll see this year worldwide is the Pantone color of the year, ‘Tangerine Tango’. What is a Pantone color of the year? It is a color shade declared by the Pantone company which is mass-adopted by various industries (print, textiles, paint, and etcetera).

Tangerine Tango Fabric Palate

This attention grabbing color is sure to stand out against the rest, offering a wide spectrum of oranges, corals, and subtly neon.

Check out some of the spring runways’ and designers’ use of Tangerine tones!

Some Spring 2012 Looks

Fashionologie.com; nymag.com

Not daring enough to sport a bright orange frock? The thing is, you can incorporate this bright color in minor details, whether it be a simple accessory or lipstick color. Try a slightly more subtle grab at it, with tangerine nail polishes, and makeup hues…

Photo Creds: lovingyou.com; makeup.com; trend911.com; glamour.com

Accessorize with tangerine hues!

Kate Spade Tangerine Bib Necklace, Tarte Blush in Tangerine, Essie Polish in Tangerine, Kate Spade tote in Tangerine & Hot Pink

Love Tangerine :)

Spring is here, bring on the colors!

-JKBP


12
Mar 12

Stiletto Nails..Love em or Leave em?

Stiletto Nails are showing up everywhere. A trend I am not sure I would try…but here at on the JKBP blog we like to discuss it all! I personally prefer my nails short & squared, a bit more practical and classic. However, some fashion fads seem to be more about being adventurous and crazy  than practical. Stars such as Lana Del Ray, Rihanna, Lady Gaga, & Beyonce, have been spotted with these daggers. Some more drastic and claw-like than others…

Lana Del Ray

It’s definitely a wild trend to try. What do you guys think?!

-JKBP