tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53021202495484280672012-02-01T22:10:26.759-05:00ANNA CASTILLO ~ Makeup/Hair/Fashion/Style Expertink... cosmetics, LLChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16042800375674599982noreply@blogger.comBlogger1431100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5302120249548428067.post-41435180582323514332012-02-01T22:05:00.000-05:002012-02-01T22:10:26.766-05:00

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. 

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  Products available at www.shopinkcosmetics.com Be sure to watch the pre-video on how to do an at home brow shaping! XOXO Besos, Anna Castillo

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Products available at www.shopinkcosmetics.com

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Check out all our products at www.shopinkcosmetics.com

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To show our gratitude for the amazing month at www.shopinkcosmetics.com which launched on January 1st, 2012 we are kicking off a "Beauty by YOU" giveaway contest! Start practicing now!  \ Anna Castillo will post a video on February 1st, 2012 with contest rules! For now... view the press release, contestants must like our page on Faceboo and follow us on Twitter! LIKE US ON FACEBOOK TWITTER  

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 Special Thanks to: Sky Reese for sending us our copy of Total Eclipse Magazine Anniversary Issue! Click to Enlarge Image Thanks to Ayanna Scott of Scott & Co. for choosing INK...Cosmetics as the brand behind this shoot!  The remarkable Leonard Poteat did an impeccable job capturing the images of the lovely Grammy Recording Artist Carolyn Malachi.   About the Shoot: Summed up as

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"Look at the sun and smile" What doesn't kill you makes you stronger We are proud and honored to be apart of this international film!  INK...Cosmetics will be the cosmetics brand behind the film!  AMAZING!  Find our products at http://www.shopinkcosmetics.com/ About the film: Directed by: GAUTHIER ROUBICHOU Cast: GAUTHIER ROUBICHOU (director / as Dejan), DEJAN MIJOVIC (as himself

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WOW!  15 years in the making and I did it!  The launch of my new ecommerce site was a complete success!  Thank you so much for all your inputs and messages today!  In honor of our grand on-line opening we are placing our large single shadows on sale, $12.00 each (original price $15.)  With over 35 colors to choose from your looks will be endless!  We thank those who purchased kits today and

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WE ARE OPEN FOR BUSINESS! HAPPY NEW YEAR 2012! http://www.shopinkcosmetics.com/ 

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My daughter Alycia could not help herself and asked to get in on the 2012 make-up makeovers.  As tiny as she is I did not want to make her look 25 years old it would not have made sense.  So I focused on her face shape and best assets...her eyes!  Then I remembered Keyvn Aucoin did a makeover with Demi Moore as Clara Bow and thought, that's it!  I will dress her up as a little china doll for fun

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I love my family and take every chance I can get to INK them up with our cosmetics line. My Mother-in-law is visiting for the holidays and, just as almost every woman, she loves cosmetics. Unfortunately, she has trouble with application. So, I thought “Let’s make you over for the New Year and I will post the how too!” Jane is a beautifully, youthful 54 years young (YES…I am not crazy I

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In honor of my Dad's favorite number (5) INK...Cosmetics is having HAPPY HOUR for the next 5 days! Counting the days to our full cosmetic line ecommerce launch on Jan 1, 2012! We are offerring our new lip luster's for only $10. each! XOXO Happy Shopping! We would love it if you shared! XOXO Besos! ♥ INK Cosmetics, LLC http://www.shopinkcosmetics.com/ XOXO Anna Castillo

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Video by Mundovision Online We were delighted to be invited to this exclusive gala benefiting the Children's National Medical Center. Children's National Medical Center is the only exclusive provider of pediatric care in the metropolitan Washington area and is the only freestanding children's hospital between Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Norfolk, and Atlanta. Serving the nation's children

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Photo: Windows Media Guide just delivered, Beautiful Dreamer video to an estimated 400 million people! FEATURED PHOTO Carolyn Malachi - Grammy Nominated Recording Artist Jati Lindsay - Photography Afua Sam - Dress Anna Castillo - Celebrity Make-up Artista Natasha Morgan - Eyewear Brian Morgan (Beacon Hotel) - Location GOD - Rainbow Visit http://www.windowsmedia.com/MediaGuide/US/Music

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OUR INK...COSMETICS ELVES ARE HARD AT WORK! Celebrity Makeup Artista Anna Castillo is gifting every guest who purchases $25. or more a FREE holiday Makeup Makeover on Dec 5th, 2011.  This is a $90 service given on a first come first served basis. So be sure to get there early!  Anna, along with INK... Makeup Artista Ann Cornelius of the W Salon will give you tips, tricks and answer

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Fall is filled with family time, holiday happiness, and new experiences. We’ve noticed an array of new campaigns and couldn’t help but jump on the band wagon. I took about an hour in the woods with my wonderful husband and soul mate Christopher Crabb. All to cover “His 9 to 5” a shoot which will be part of our continued Unisexed Campaign for Spring 2012. Chris, an avid ink…cosmetics men’s

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Shaina Millan Makeup by Celeb MUA Anna Castillo using www.inkcosmetics.com  I had the pleasure of transforming Miss Delaware 2011 Shaina Millan for her evening at the Marine Corps Ball where Justin Timberlake was in attendance.  All products used on Shaina is available NOW at www.WSalonVa.com !  Want to book an appointment with me?  Email anna@inkcosmetics.com for availability!  Justin

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So wonderful working with Heather Swann this season.  She is an complete sweetheart and naturally beautiful woman.  Honestly, no need for makeup!  Here is a behind the scenes peek at one of our faces of ink...!  Heather, I loved working with you and I am glad you spent a little time in my chair!  Wishing you continued blessings!  XOXO Besos, Anna Castillo Celebrity Makeup Artist http://

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THANK YOU CAROLYN MALACHI FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT!XOXO BESOShttp://www.inkcosmetics.com/We hope you all love this little behind the scenes look at Carolyn Malachi's 2012 Winter Look Book.  We are proud to have her as one of the faces of INK...cosmetics, LLC!

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SOUL-MATE LIP SHINE Autumn is finally here!  Now it's time for our little favorite must have item! Stop by the W Salon VA Halloween Costume Contest tomorrow Oct. 29.  See who will win $100 and be sure to grab a tube of our must-have Autumn Soul-mate Lip Shine by http://www.inkcosmetics.com/!  Also, get a few FREE makeup tips by Celebrity Makeup Artist Anna Castillo! Hope you love these

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I cannot even begin to explain the weekend I had.  First, I worked my butt off all week trying to fix a military mix up, then my on duty agent calls were out of control. I did get to squeeze in two makeup applications though.  One for my good friend and biggest ink... cheerleader Shaina Millan who came by the W Salon today for a little one-on-one makeup application with me and left with a bag

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RUNWAY AT INDASHIO S/S 2012 NYFW SHOW.Complete UNCUT coverage coming late October 2012. FOR NOWCHECK OUT THE TRAILER BELOW! By: ink...cosmetics, LLC

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One of our faces of ink...cosmetics, Grammy Nominated Recording Artist Carolyn Malachi explains why she wears Feather Couture Lashes by ink...cosmetics, llc.  So proud to have her on our team!  She is such a positive role model for all artists! Article from Gazzette.net XOXO Besos, Anna Castillo - Posted by www.inkcosmetics.com using BlogPress w/my iPad

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Photo: Anna Castillo with Designer Wellta The support has been overwhelming!  Thank you Mundovision for capturing our journey from the beginning of our launch to the end.  We were happy you could be apart of this epic event! XOXO Besos! 

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Men in makeup?  Come on, this is nothing new... You would be surprised how many male clients I have and honestly, they are man enough to admit it!  After years of makeup for Indashio, makeup for Mark Eisen and makeup last fall for our new friend, figure skater known as a three-time US champion, two-time Olympian, and World medalist, Johnny Weir.  Makeup has become more "unisexed".  We thought it

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FOR OFFICIAL RELEASE Last night, I attended the first public viewing of Singer Carolyn Malachi's "Beautiful Dreamer" music video which literally brought me to tears!  At one point I though my "event" lashes were going to fall off. Photo from Beautiful Dreamer Video THE ARTIST: Carolyn Malachi is not just a Singer, she is a Grammy Nominated Recording Artist who makes pop, soul, and

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Photo from "Beautiful Dreamer" Trailer www.youtube.com/malachimusic So excited to attend the video premier event of Grammy Nominated Recording Artist Carolyn Malachi today, September 3, 2011!  Her new song "Beautiful Dreamer" sends an amazing and heartfelt message!  I can't thank her enough for choosing me to apply makeup for her epic event and allowing me to create her new signature Feather

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE! Q: Where in the world is ink...cosmetics? A:  In the Washington Business Journal® We are so pleased and excited to share ink...cosmetics made it on the "The Back Page" of the Washington Business Journal®!  Special thank you to all the sponsors that evening, L2 Lounge and Naiffer Romero Photography for the image.  XOXO,Besos Anna Castillo

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 Nicki Manji VMA 2011 Photo by http://www.inkcosmetics.com/  Nicki Manji showed up dressed to the nines!  Mirrors and couture medical masks... new trend?  Would you sport it?  Nicki Manji VMA 2011 Photo by http://www.inkcosmetics.com/ How about the makeup look?  I say YES! You can achieve this look in 5 easy steps! Step 1: Start with a clean face.  Then add moistuizer and

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INDASHIO SPRING 2012Scheduled for September 13th, 2011Exclusive footage at  http://indashionyc.blogspot.com/ Photo Fall 2011 Courtesy www.elle.com Photo by Tom Concordia I have had the privilege of knowing Indashio for over four years now.  Indashio is by far my biggest and most supportive client and friend.  At this point he is practically family!  I have and will continue to thank him for

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Here is a photo I took of Tina the Stylist and model Amelia Iachi on an editorial shoot we did with photographer Ambient Eye last Sunday. Hair and Makeup by me, Celebrity Makeup Artist/Creative Director Anna Castillo using ink...cosmetics I just downloaded Blogpress to my iPad2 and wanted to see how this works. So far I think I am loving it! We will see how it posts to my social networks

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Shot and Directed by John Ledbetter We at INK Cosmetics, LLC are so proud to have Grammy Nominated Recording Artist Carolyn Malachi help represent one of the faces of http://www.inkcosmetics.com/.  Vision takes flight Couture Lashes by ink...cosmetics Celebrity Makeup Artist Anna Castillo for Carolyn Malachi!  Awesome and fearless woman! Please check her out! http://www.carolynmalachi.com/

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Please check out the video by Christopher Shea Thank you Chris for all your support!  XXO Besos,Anna Castilloink...cosmetics

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Please check out this fabulous review of our ink...cosmetics launch event by VITHAYA PHOTOGRAPHY!  We also appreciated his capture of the event IMAGES!  Thanks VP for taking time to help us celebrate!  XOXO Besos, Anna Castillo ink...cosmetics

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  CLICK IMAGE FOR VIDEOVideo by JB YONG Thank you to Grammy Nominated Recording Artist Carolyn Malachi for being apart of our success! Makeup by Anna Castillo Couture Lashes by ink...cosmetics Dress by WELLTA THANK YOU JB for sharing! XOXO Besos!

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SPECIAL THANKS TO: TRACI ALLEN INC. and Staff Marketing/Events/PRhttp://www.traciallen.com/ XXO Besos, Anna Castillo http://www.inkcosmetics.com/ http://www.wsalonva.com/

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The time has come!  Lashes made, makeup ready, brushes cleaned, hair fixed, mani/pedi appointment complete and a guest list to die for!  I don't know where to begin!  Who has time for a blog post with an event this big starting in less than 8 hours.  AAAHHH!  So excited and thankful all the support from everyone!  Thank you GOD for allowing me the time, skills, and resources to put on such a

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Come get your I LOVE ink...cosmetics SWAG BAG Saturday, August 20th, 2011.  Photo:  Anna Castillowww.inkcosmetics.comI know I was suppose to be "counting" down the days but let me tell you, it has been cuckoo for cocoa puffs this week!  Let me start with this... I had to take care of some legal aspects upon arriving home from training, then await the delivery of my swag bags via UPS, knock

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Photo by: ANNA CASTILLOMakeup/Hair/Styling by: Anna Castillo - ink...cosmetics CLICK HERE FOR OFFICIAL EVENT DETAILS We are so pleased and excited about our official launch scheduled in 10 days (August 20th, 2011) at the L2 Lounge in Georgetown, DC.  I will be posting a blog each day with what is happening in the world of ink...cosmetics to give you an inside look at what it took to make the

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CLICK HERE FOR OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE!

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We spotted ink...cosmetics on Aubrey O'day and Johnny Weir in the July 2011 issue of ELLE magazine.  If you haven't picked you a copy what are you waiting for?  What an awesome experience!  We can't thank our dear friend and practically family...designer INDASHIO for his continued support over the years.  His designs have graced the red carpets for many years now and we are so grateful to work

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DISCLAIMER: For security reasons I can not disclose aspects of my training or deployment information. I will however, showcase some of the unclassified equipment we are required to wear while on deployment. Some of you may have more, some less... Combat Beauty Basics! Yes, ladies you can still be beautiful while kicking ass on your deployment! At a minimum you can at least feel beautiful

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W Salon and I Blog: Miss Northern Virginia USA: "We were happy to participate and be a Hair and Makeup Sponsor for the Miss Northern VA USA held at the Hilton Hotel in Dulles, VA and hos..."

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Photo: Leonard PoteatStylist: Ayanna ScottHair (Barber): Troy D. Johnson - YHYFMakeup: Anna Castillo - ink...cosmetics Q: ink…cosmetics - When did you know you were going to be a recording artist? A: Carolyn Malachi - “I knew I would be a recording artist during my junior year of college, 2005. Dr. Kevin Williams, my favorite professor at Shepherd University, unlocked my musical imagination

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Talent behind the images!  Photo by Leonard Poteat! Check out the video for a behind the lens look! Special thanks to Leonard Poteat for shooting and producing this behind the scenes look at the cultivated editorial shoot for the wonderful Grammy Nominated Recording Artist Carolyn Malachi.  We had the opportunity to shoot her sister Keira Malachi who was absolutely adorable as well! The shoot

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Late SUMMER 2011, ink...cosmetics will launch their line of trendy, sweet, and sexy cosmetics in the DMV.  Our first "ink...spot" as if you didn't know, will be at the W SALON.  So excited! Here is another fun look using ink...cosmetics eye liner as lip liner (color: jet black).  Yes it is an interchangeable product!  Love it!  I used ink...cosmetics eye shine in Rose on her eyes along with a

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Photo: ink...cosmeticsModel: Olivia  If starry blue skies with attitude really existed this is what it would look like!  To get Olivia's look check out the new products at ink...cosmetics coming to the W Salon later this summer! GET THE LOOK: 1. Start with a clean, moisturized face. 2. Add primer all over. 3. Dab ink...cosmetics concealer duo under the eye and around the nose. 4. Add ink...

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INK...COSMETICS LAUNCH COMING SUMMER 2011 Check out entire concept at ink...cosmetics Cultivated photo shoot:  TEAM Photographer:Leonard Poteat http://www.leonardpoteat.com/ Celebrity Makeup Artist:  Anna Castillo Founder/Creative Director http://www.inkcosmetics.com/ Hair Master Stylist:Sue Tang Lawhorn - W Salon VA Hair Stylist:  Leanna Kyle - W Salon VA Wardrobe Stylist:Ayanna Scott Wadrobe

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Photo provided by www.oprah.com As one chapter in American Television History closes…my beginning manifests itself after watching Oprah’s last episode. Unfortunately, my job did not allow me to watch LIVE. Thank goodness for technology and the DVR. I watched Oprah from early on. I can’t recall the first episode I caught but remember coming home after school and turning her on to see what she had

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So much has gone on in the last few weeks and months I don't know if I am coming or going!  Loving all the business and all the rave about ink...cosmetics and the W Salon VA fashion events!  I must say although I did Michelle's makeup look, I didn't do this event myself.  I had the hair help our partners at the W Salon VA and their lovely stylist Megan Mosig who assisted with makeup as well. 

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As DC's favorite Angie Goff graces yet another wonderful cover this month.  The W Salon and ink...cosmetics are gearing up for their next fashion event on May 7, 2011 to support Girls Inc. and Aidah Collection which will be hosted by Paul Wharton.  A portion of Aidah's Collection 3rd Anniversary Runway Show & Benefit proceeds will be donated to Girls Inc of the Washington DC Metro Area (http://

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That’s right I said D.I.Y Wedding Makeup Look.  We all know she is not tight for money!  Smart though for sure!  I love that the new Duchess of Cambridge took on the task of creating her own makeup look on the most important day of her life.  The Royal Wedding was magnificent! A wedding little girl’s dream of; dress by the house of Alexander McQueen, Cartier tiara, horse driven carriage, and a

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Good morning everyone!  It's the Monday after Easter and I have a new attitude!  I am working so many projects right now I needed to take the weekend to reflect, reorganize and plan what's next for not only my military career but our upcoming debut of ink...cosmetics.  Today I thought I would try to bring you new look a week and start introducing different ink... products to you until the

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LOVE LOVE LOVE makeup! We just received more prototypes for our newly designed economically fearless cosmetics line launch this Summer! We are do flippin excited and can't wait to share the faces of ink...cosmetics! You are going to love it all! I feel like a kid in a candy store! Lip glosses, face palettes, blush, and mascara OH MY! Yummy Yummy Yum! Portfolio at http://www.inkcosmetics.com/ also

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Please MUTE THE MIXPOD on the right to hear Video Audio!  Today ink...cosmetics, LLC was asked to key makeup for Rent the Runway DC.  This is an amazing concept!  You can order designer dresses and RENT them for a fraction of the retail cost.  Along with our hair partners at W SALON in VA we cultivated makeup and hair to complete the looks!  So smart...don't break the bank with your outfit...and

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Oh my GLOSS!  So happy and excited!  Today I received our prototype for the launch of ink...cosmetics LLC coming this Summer (2011).  I am beyond grateful for everyone who helped and supported us over the years!  I am please to say we will be retailing our product at the W Salon in VA.  This will be our first location and can't wait to unveil the brand at their location.  I don't want to

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Here is what I am living in this weekend!  Still a little chilly and knee highs were a must!  Love this look!  Sexy, comfy, cozy leopard spring ensemble!

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I am honored and excited, Miss Delaware USA Ambassador, Shaina Millan chose me to do her hair and makeup for her last event!  I can not thank her enough for being so sweet!  Not only is she a beauty Queen but she is also Active Duty Military.  A member of the United States Marine Corps!  Basically a bad ass with brains, strength, and both inner and outer beauty!  With Shaina's permission I am

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Seriously these girls didn't need much they were already so beautiful!  On Tuesday, March 29, 2011 I had the privilege of amplifying makeup for 15 + State title holders for the Miss America Charity Event on Capital Hill.  Along with my co-workers Cindy, Megan, Sue and partner Souny West of the W Salon in Burke Virginia.  Our Staff and I knocked out these girls in no time.  Even with the long day

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Last week I (ink...cosmetics) had the privilege to work with my new Partner, W Salon Staff for Nina Snow's Trunk Show featuring one of my favorite Designers and friend Tsyndyma! He fashions graced the L2 Lounge in Georgetown. We had a wonderful time and I was asked my inspiration for the look. Of course after speaking to Tsyndyma we decided a through back to the 1940's would be great. I left hair

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W Salon and ink...cosmetics Join Forces!

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Photo By: wizard2.com Everyone has their favorite colors and styles that trigger emotional mannerisms which make us feel fantastic!  Regardless if the colors work or not we may hold on to them because of the feelings you get when wearing them.  During some point these makeup looks can either become a signature look like Angelina Jolie’s liner and lip balm or crutch like Tammy Faye Bakker’s fake

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I have been asked a few questions since the launch of my face lifted site http://www.inkcosmetics.com/.  Best question thus far..... Anna, what was your first memory of makeup? Great question! Answer may be a little sad but reveals a happy ending. I can't recall seeing my mother putting on makeup. I was a daddy’s girl for sure. My ma, was a hair stylist but before that I think a waitress at

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Favorite Pink Fashions  Photography by Jared Balle, editing done by Marcella Pink FLORIAL DRESSES and Wedges Photo: Jenny P. from Ahens JEANS with hot pink HEELS Photo:  Agata - Spain Classic white top, black TIGHTS with pink PATTERNED SKIRTS Dare to be YOU!  XOXO Besos! Anna C.

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Hello Sweeties, After a much needed mentor session from a fashion icon; I have completed a face lift of my http://www.annacastillo.com/ site which routes you to http://www.inkcosmetics.com/.  We will be operating off of this site for all ink...cosmetics/Anna Castillo Celebrity Makeup Artist ventures.  We can't wait!  WHAT's NEW:  During this mentoring discussion, I was suggested certain makeup

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Miss Sinergy Announces 2nd Annual Charity Fashion Show, “Beauty is Skin Deep” to Benefit the Skin Cancer Foundation. What a great turn out for a great cause! Thank you Miss Sinergy Team!  Tonight I had the privilege of working with a very talented and inspiring group of Celebrities!  Special thanks to Lucy Sykes Rellie who is absolutely BRILLIANT!  I was blessed with the opportunity to have a

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Smokey eye can’t be stopped!  I receive emails and messages on not what’s coming for the next season but what to wear right now?  Courtesy of IMAXtree.com and Matteo Volta The look I am love at the moment primarily because of this week’s Miss Sinergy, Beauty Is Skin Deep Charity Fashion Event for skin cancer at which will be held March 4, 2011 at the French Embassy in DC… is Designer ETRO’s

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Photo: David Sean Lewis Designer: TSYNDYMA Hair/MUA: Anna Castillo While most girls at the age of 7 were playing with their dolls, Tsyndyma was already designing and making her own dresses. Majoring in mechanical engineering in college she continued to pursue fashion design and soon developed a clientele of fellow students. Precision, attention to detail, and ability to visually construct

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The performance was exactly what we needed to round off this epic night of fashion!  Indashio introduced Erika Jayne who performed to songs with a hot pink glittered 9 mm hand gun strapped to her thigh!  THAT's MY KIND OF GIRL!  XOXO Anna C.

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Images Courtesy of INDASHIO 2011 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE!  Tonight Anna Castillo, owner of ink... cosmetics, has the privilege to key makeup for INDASHIO and his celebrity guests!  Makeup For Ever is sponsoring the main event and keying the models; we are excited to work with them as well!  Last night I played around and came up with a look that I know our fans are going to love!  I can't release

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For the love of fashion!  I know it's all about statements and individuality but really?  Photo: Kevin Mazur/WireImage.com Okay I love her!  I could and would never pull off the bride of frankenstine hair piece BUT that's Niki!  Love the makeup!  Fresh and so pink is so up my alley!  Achieve her look by following these steps: 1.  Clean and moisturized face.2.  Use consealer where it's needed

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Lady Gaga arrives at the Grammy's with full escort!  Oh... not to mention in a pod like throne!  LOVE IT!  She is something!  Soon she will be interviewed by E!  I will break down her makeup look WHEN IT GET TO SEE HER!  LMAO! XOXO Anna

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Photo Courtesy of IMAXtree.com and Davide Gallizio Manish Arora used the term "futuristic baroque" to describe his Spring collection. I fell in love with this dramatic and futuristic concept.  Here are the easy backstage instructions to achieve this look at home. Step 1:  Clean and moisturize your face. Step 2:  Dab concealer on the "needed only" areas!  You don't need a lot of foundation and

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This week I had the opportunity to work with amazing Photographer Roy Cox in Baltimore, MD.  ink...cosmetics, sponsored their first shoot for DC Life Magazine (DCLM) at his fabulous studio, where Celebrity Makeup Artist Anna Castillo kicked off her new business adventure as the DCLM's Key Makeup Artist and Beauty Expert!  The event was a complete success!  Check out the behind the scenes images

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If you haven't added yourself to DC LIFE MAGAZINE you are missing out!  Check out my GET THE LOOK DC! segment for the magazine.  ink...cosmetics and I have been named the magazine's beauty editor and cosmetics company!  More info on what's happening with ink.. coming soon!  Each week I am sharing easy ways to bring the runway into your beauty regimen. Beauty: Jourdan Dunn Photo: Luca Cannonieri

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OH MY FLIPPIN LASHES!  I am completely in love with Revlon's Precision Lash Adhesive!  Let me tell you what happened... Okay, so I had a scheduled meeting today that we decided to reschedule due to the snow.  Little did we realize it lasted for a minute and then completely melted away.  Well, I was all dressed up and no where to go so I decided to take advantage of the situation and network.  I

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For 2011, I have decided to show a look each week and break down the makeup look for the real city chic woman.  Some weeks will feature actual designers and some will come from fashion savvy guys and gals from all around the world.  Strap on your stilettos "everyone" ;-) it's going to be exciting! Please feel free to send me suggestions, comments, and questions.  Subject line: ASK INK, send to

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Photos provided by Visual Access Photography LLC. ink...cosmetics Celebrity Makeup Artista/Owner Anna Castillo is working plans to dominate the Salon/Cosmetic Industry!  Stay tuned ink... supporters can't reveal it all just yet :-)!   Are you ready for the cosmetic line ink...?  A line providing an environment and energy as classy as the ballet but at the same time, creating an edgy, trendy, and

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Countdown to your 2011 New Years Event! Photo Courtesy FTV and Randolph Duke 2010 2011 beauty resolution: Be gorgeous everyday!    ink... cosmetics is coming to salons soon!  As I tour the National Capital Region for our "ink... it ~ beauty you" classes I want to ensure our friends and fans feel fresh, sexy, and glamorously gorgeous this year!    Let's check the list... Rested? - check!  Mani/

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Are you already tired of the red lip trend?  Then change it up and wear a plum or wine colored lipstick or lipgloss.  This will still keep you in style this holiday season!  I am completely in love with this look I did for America's Next Top Model, Jaslene Gonzales in New York.   Holidays are finally here and so are the parties! Fall 2010 runways were full sexy trends. Red lips are all over

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Now, ladies... between, working, cleaning, cooking, taking kids to functions, loving our husbands, and paying the bills we need to find time to ensure we finish our holiday shopping too.  Don't worry... here is a quick list to assist you in completing this task. Five must have items for your Man! #1  Noise Cancelling Headphones $49.99 at www.sharperimage.com After a long day all he will want

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Only six days left until Christmas and you were so busy you forgot to finish your holiday shopping!  OH NO!  Don't worry!  Her is a list of my favorites that are still easy on your wallets.  Favorite MUST have items 1-5: #1  Eighteen Piece Mini Nail Colour Set ($81 Value) for $48.00 at www.SEPHORA.com This Sephora by OPI set includes 18 shades that range from essential to

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Photo courtesy Monique Lhuillier:With the movie “Black Swan” premier racking in 1.4 million over the weekend, this film has caused a fashion up-roar with its feathery, ballerina trends and over the top theatrical makeup.  I have recently received emails asking about the latest trends and ways to implement them into the 2011 wedding arena.  Yes, I said weddings!  Designer Monique Lhuillier's

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Q: I was celebrating my promotion last night with some friends and saw dark circles under my eyes in a photo we took. I know I work a lot and I'm always tired.  Do you have suggestions on what I can do?  Thanks, Samantha A: MUA Castillo: Hello Samantha!  It's great to hear you are partying like a rock star! Best RX for your lack of energy and raccoon eyes are... REST!   WATER!    

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Santa and Mrs. Claus arrived at Joint Base Andrews today in style! The two, plus a few of Santa's helpers visited the Parents and Children Fighting Cancer Christmas Party. They arrived via Air Force aircraft on this beautiful winter day, Dec 4. Inside Hanger 3, a crowd consisting of "Rolling Thunder" bikers, military members, and their families welcomed the special guest who came to co-host

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Photo Courtesy: Greg Kessler Alexander Wang: Perfectly NAUGHTY Makeup! For this look refrain from using foundation and concealer. Apply a natural toned brow pencil along the contour of your brow line. Only filling in where it's needed. Then slightly line eye lids with a Jet Black liner (ink...cosmetics, LLC.) Use a tiny bit of black mascara just on top lashes only! With a large shadow brush,

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You’ve saved your money for months and finally bought the brush set of your dreams. Each one is unique and creates a visual art piece of magical makeup application. Not only does your set take care of you artistically, they take care of financially as well. Think about it…your car needs maintenance in order to function properly, right? At least so it can function to its fullest potential.

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Look out Fashionistas.... FashionMistas are all over the streets of NY sporting their version of the Scarf Trend. Who said this trend is only for the girls? Olive Scarfs are popping up in stores all around the U.S. I found mine on sale for $10.19 at Overstock.com Check out Kourtney Kardashian in this Paula Bianco Wrap Scarf available at jessieboutique.com for $83. Cozy, fresh and ultra sweet!

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Here are our looks for Spring 2011! Special thanks to ALL those who assisted ink...cosmetics this year! XOXO Besos!

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CLICK PAUSE ON BLOGTALKRADIO LINK IN UPPER RIGHT CORNER SO YOU CAN LISTEN TO THIS SHOW. Thanks. :-) XXOFashion News Live

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Concerned with the focus many beauty magazines and websites place on unrealistic body ideals and weight, Alexis Wolfer launched The Beauty Bean, a free online magazine and weekly e-­‐mail newsletter, in 2010 in order to provide women with a glamorous beauty site with an unparalleled focus on inner beauty and health. Alexis, who brings her previous professional experience at women’s magazines and

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Images provided by Emmy Awards 2010Between Eva and Kim it seems as though this years Emmy Makeup Trend is all about the eyes.Eva Longoria looks stunning in the fitted black gown. Her makeup is sweet and sexy. Again with the nude lip! LOVE IT! Get this look by applying foundation, powder, and lips as Kim K. (see blog post) Contour the eyes with a bronzy brow shadow. Add more black shadow and

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Kim Kardashian's Emmy 2010 makeup is FLAWLESS! * Get this look by applying a matte foundation and a little powder. * Add a matte bronzer under the cheek bones for a more slender look. * Then apply a peachy blush on the apples of your cheek. * Sweep a light vanilla shimmer shadow on the lids then contour the crease with a little pink/mauve shadow. * Line the upper lid with black liner

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Help us define fashion week in one word. Best definition will be featured on our blog and you receive $50.00 of FREE ink...cosmetics products! Winner will be announced on the last day of Fashion Week Sept 16, 2010. Send your submissions to aycastillo15@aol.com Subject: NYFW 2011 and include your full name, email, city and state. Become a fan of ink...! Add yourself to our Facebook-

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DO YOU HAVE YOUR TICKETS YET?

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Enhance your eyes for just $1.00! This is GREAT! You can order them on line at www.eyeslipsface.com or get your pair at Target! Definately a must have item! Kit includes - 1 pair black lashes, comfort adhesive gel & lash contour trayNo mess lash beautification. Adhesive gel comfortably absorbs into lash line, while the natural-looking lashes can be retained for multiple use.No Animal

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