Get the Look: Lisbeth Salander 2012 Oscar Make-up

Combating Winter: Beautiful Brows

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Anna Castillo of @inkcosmetics getting threaded!

Special thanks to Traci Allen Inc. for all your marketing and PR support!

XOXO Besos,
Anna Castillo
Celebrity Make-up Artista
www.inkcosmetics.com

INK Cosmetics Lashes featured in Carolyn Malachi's PSA for FIAT!

We could not have said it better ourselves!  Thank you Carolyn Malachi for your continued support! 

"When I drive, I never split my attention between my phone and the road ahead. I answer incoming calls with my hands free device. And text messages? Well after I reach my destination, I have all the time in the world to get Textual. Sharing is truly caring. Some of my dearest friends shared their time to bring this project to life. Share a moment and this video with your friends. Use the hash tag #IGetTextual. Be safe out there!" - CM

SPONSORED BY FIAT OF ALEXANDRIA
http://www.fiatofalexandria.com

DIRECTED BY
John Ledbetter
http://www.Jaydexterphoto.com

COUTURE LASHES BY
http://www.inkcosmetics.com

SONG
"Textual" by Carolyn Malachi featuring Hip Hop Pantsula
Produced by James McKinney

"Textual" appears on the Lions, Fires & Squares EP (2010)
Download on iTunes
http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/lions-fires-squares/id387384814

Get your custom courture lashes by INK...Cosmetics here - Shop INK!

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Mistress's of Saigon Editorial Photo Shoot

I recently had the privilege of working with the amazingly, talented Leonard Poteat.  He and I often bounce ideas off one another for a creative cultivation of make-up and photography art concepts.  A few weeks ago, he thought up the idea of an Asian themed mistress-like shoot.  One where the women were in some way, emotionally torn and left behind by their lover.  We called the editorial... "Mistress's of Saigon."

Special thanks to Models: Dyan Lee and Danny Ly, little Livi for all her assistant support and of course Leonard Poteat!  I had an awesome time!

See ALL the images at www.inkcosmetics.com

XOXO Besos,
Anna Castillo

GET THE LOOK - Jason Wu F/W 2012

Photo:  Luca Cannonieri / GoRunway.com

Beauty for the fashion house of Jason Wu fall/winter 2012 runway show at New York Fashion Week on Thursday, reflected an old Hollywood meets Army soldier.  Oh, how we love greens!  

This look is more simple than you think!  We recreated the look for a fraction of the designer price!  

To get this look:

1.  Even your complexion with INK...Cosmetics Foundation Sticks ($24) and cover any dark areas with our Corrector Duos ($18).

2.  Next, add INK... Shadow Primer on the lid ($15 - lasts forever!).

3.  With a wide shadow brush, apply INK... Eye Dust in Ambition - ($16.50) all over the lid.

INK Cosmetics - Ambition Eye Dust

4.  Using a smudge brush, apply INK... Eye Dust in Mint Chocolate - ($16.50 - color is iridescent and changes with other shadows) to the outer corner of your eye blending into a point.

INK Cosmetics - Mint Chocolate Eye Dust

 

5.  Add INK... Eye liner in Jet black ($9.50) on the top lash line.  With an angled brush, blend the color down onto the outer corner of your bottom lashes (don't apply liner on the bottom, just smoke it out).

6.  Use a lash curler to flip your upper lashes.  Top with INK... Volume Mascara ($15).

7.  With and angled blush brush, apply INK... Blush in Breathless ($15).

8.  Finish the look by applying INK... Lip Stick in Naked Creme ($12).

INK Cosmetics Naked Creme Lip Stick

 

Luca Cannonieri / GoRunway.com

Love it?  Wear it!  Share it!

XOXO Besos,
Anna Castillo

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Crystal Couture Feb. 10th 2012 - Beauty Look by INK Cosmetics

Excitement is an understatement!  I am so grateful West Potomac Academy instructor Maggie Francois asked INK...Cosmetics to key the make-up look on February 10th for their fourth annual Crystal Couture fashion show.

We will be teaming up with the talented girls of the W Salon VA who plans on showcasing classic but graphic hair!

INK...Cosmetics make-up plan is that of elegance with a color twist.  Something clean, fresh and wearable for all our lovely designer couture design houses which will be featured that evening.


This is a five-day event featuring over 40 designers.  The event is  free and will definitely be the talk of the fashion scene this week. There are scheduled designer boutique sales and time for couture designer interviews.  We hope to see you there!  Take a look at the line up!

 

Friday, February 10th

 INK COSMETICS AND THE W SALON VA TEAM WILL KEY THE BEAUTY LOOK FOR CRYSTAL COUTURE 2012

Special Guest Host	Sarah Fraser, HOT 99.5
Style Guru	Monica Barnett, Blueprint for Style
Glam Team	W Salon
	Ink Cosmetics

Click here to download a map showing the booth layout.

	Runway Schedule	Boutiques/Stores
6:00pm	Zweet Active Wear	ADMK
6:15pm	Passport Clothing	Aidah Collection
6:30pm	Chez Kevito	Cynirje Culture by Design
6:45pm	Natalia Sanz Collection	Dennya
7:00pm	C.A.T. Walk Boutique	Elizabeth St John Collections
7:15pm	Studio D'Maxsi	Evelyn Brooks Designs
7:30pm	Top Rank Vintage	Hush Boutique
7:45pm	Maven Style Studios	Ibhana Creations
8:00pm	Our Secret Closet	KAS Collection
8:10pm	Ibhana Creations	L~Shandi Designs
8:15pm	Kaizen by Assia Kojo	MarinaAsta
8:30pm	Elizabeth St John Collections	Maven Style Studios
8:45pm	Walish Gooshe	Mind Your Body Oasis
9:00pm	Hush Boutique	Natalia Sanz Collection
9:15pm	Pretty People Vintage	Our Secret Closet
9:25pm	Kim Truong Collection	Passport Clothing
9:35pm	MarinaAsta	Pretty People Vintage
9:45pm	KAS Collection	Stella & Dot
		Studio D'Maxsi
		Team Glama
		The C.A.T.WALK Boutique
		Thembe Fashions
		Top Rank Vintage
		Toucan Boutique
		Walish Gooshe

BOOTH  MAP

Hope to see you there!  Please stop by and meet one of our Artists!  Feel free to bring your beauty concerns for a Q/A session!  XOXO BESOS!

Love,
Anna Castillo

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and follow us on Twitter:  @inkcosmetics

PRADA inspired make-up look!

Get the Look:

1.  Start with a clean, moisturized and primed face!  Using one pump of INK...Cosmetics Face Primer and dab on forehead, nose, cheeks and chin.  Spread evenly.

2.  Apply INK... Foundation Stick where needed.

3.  Pat on INK... Stiletto Shadow only on the lid portion of the eye lid and slightly over the crease. 

4.  Using a fluffy crease brush add INK... Ambition Eye Dust from the crease blending upward and outward to the underbrow portion of the eye.

 

5.  Don't line the eye!  Keep it casual.  Just add a little black mascara.

6.  NO Blush!

7.  Finish look with INK...Cosmetics Notorious Lip Gloss.

Wear with your favorite jeans, white t-shirt and a pair of bad ass stilettos!  Throw on a navy blue or army green scarf and military style jacket for a fresh modern casual touch.

All products available now at www.shopinkcosmetics.com

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Also Follow us on Twitter:  @inkcosmetics

ENJOY Beauties! 

XOXO Besos,

Anna Castillo

TORCHED! Get the Look with INK Cosmetics

We are loving Amanda Thomas' jewelry!  This vintage and simplistic feel set our fashion senses on fire!  We wanted to share this "Torched" make-up look with you and share our tips on how to achieve it.


Get the Look:

1.  Start with clean and moisturized skin.

2.  Use INK...Cosmetics Corrector Duo in Special/Light.  Add concealer under the eyes and on any dark areas of the skin.

3.  Add a touch of INK...Foundation Stick on the bridge of the nose, sides of the face, forehead, chin and neck.  Blend product with a foundation brush in circular motions.

4.  Set foundation with INK...Oil Control Powder (great for every skin tone).

5.  Tap INK...Shadow Base on the lids.

6.  Apply our bold effect/pressed pigment shadow in TORCH with a wide shadow brush.  I like to pat the product on so it is precisely in place.

Torch is available at www.shopinkcosmetics.com On SALE Now!  (Torch - top row center color)

7.  Line your top lash line with INK...Jet Black Pencil Liner.

8.  Top eyes with INK...Black Mascara.

9.  Set  with INK...Oil Control Powder.

10. Finish look with INK... Lip Gloss in Fresh!

All products available at www.shopinkcosmetics.com

Help spread the word and like us on Facebook!  INK...Cosmetics, LLC Thank you so much for your kindness and support!

XOXO BESOS!
Anna Castillo

Madonna in Givenchy Couture! Get the Look!

Madonna at 2012 Super Bowl Half-time Show.  Get the look with INK...Cosmetics.

Madonna 2012 Super Bowl Half-time Show.  Get the look with INK..Cosmetics.

We LOVE Madonna!  Her performance last night was much overdue!  This is a woman who exudes style and sophistication!  She wore Givenchy Couture during the 2012 Superbowl half time show and looked freaking amazing!  We couldn't help but dissect her makeup choice. 

Want to recreate this look?  We recommend using INK...Cosmetics Shadow Palette in Pride:

INK Cosmetics Pride Shadow Quad!

1.  Start by sweeping the camel color (upper left) all over the eye!

2.  Using a crease shadow brush, take the light brown color (lower right) and add to the crease of the eye. 

3.  With a fluff shadow brush add the dark brown color (upper right) to the outer corners of your eyes.

4.  For a more dramatic look be sure to apply demi-whispy lashes with dark glue adhesive.

5.  Line your eyes with dark brown liner extending the liner out side of your lash line.

6.  Finish look with INK...Cosmetics XOXO Lip Gloss:

INK Cosmetics XOXO Lip Gloss

All products available now at www.shopinkcosmetics.com!

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XOXO Besos!

Classical Elegance - Make-up Look

Model: Petra Karolsson

To get Petra's Classical Elegance Make-up Look try INK...Cosmetics Shadow Trio in Nature:

Line your eyes with our Jet Black Liner:

Finish off the look with INK...Cosmetics Lip Stick in Diablo:

Don't forget your nails!  We love OPI Royal Rajah Ruby:

XOXO Besos,

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INK Cosmetics $500 BEAUTY BY YOU Product Giveaway

This is our Valentine's Day gift to you!  Show us "BEAUTY BY YOU!"

Upload hour video to YouTube and email your video link to anna@inkcosmetics.com

Contest rules:

Your "BEAUTY BY YOU" video must meet the following:

1. Create a 5 minute makeup video tutorial of YOU doing your OWN makeup. Teach the view how to accomplish your look.  Share your beauty tips and skincare regimen.  Add before/after image to your video.  (NOTE:  Video must be of a high quality with great sound and lighting and participants can only upload one video for this contest).

2.  Makeup look must be age appropriate.  Age limits: 13 years old as of Feb 1st and beyond.  Gender:  WHAT?  Anyone who wants to show off their beauty skills are welcome! 

3.  Post video to the response of this video and email link to anna@inkcosmetics.com

4.  Participants must like our INK...Cosmetics, LLC Fan Page at:
LIKE INK...Cosmetics, LLC on Facebook

5.  Participants must follow us on Twitter at:  @inkcosmetics
This contest is open to U.S. and international participants.  For other countries we ask that you add subtitles in English explaining your looks where possible.

Prize:

$500 dollars of INK...Cosmetics Products.

Including but not limited to:

Makeup Case
Cosmetics Brushes
Face Palettes
Shadow Palettes
Face Primer
Duo Corrector
Lip Pencils
Eye Pencils
Lip Lusters
Lip Glosses
Lip Sticks
Eye Dusts
Blush
Shadow
Bronzer
Makeup Remover
Beauty Tools
Lashes
Lash Glue

We look are excited to see your beauty looks and wish all of you the best of luck. 

Video entries close out at 12PM Feb. 14th.  The winner will be announced before 12 AM on Feb. 15th. 

WE HOPE YOU HAVE FUN WITH THIS AND WE WISH YOU A LOVING AND BEAUTIFUL VALENTINE'S DAY!

XOXO BESOS,
Anna Castillo
www.inkcosmetics.com
www.shopinkcosmetics.com