Friday, March 30, 2012
Sunday, March 25, 2012
Please Welcome INK Cosmetics Newest Marketing Associate: Ali Lord
We are extremely happy to have Ali as a part of our
INK...Cosmetics family! Welcome to the team!
XOXO ANNA
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WORDS FROM ALI:
Hi! My name is Ali Lord, I am a junior at Washington
College in Chestertown, MD. I am currently studying business management with a
focus on marketing and hope to continue my education at the Fashion Institute
of Technology in New York. I have always had a deep passion and
respect for the beauty and fashion industry and hope to pursue a career in
Fashion Marketing one day.
I am more
than excited and honored to be INK Cosmetics new Summer Marketing Associate! I
find the company truly inspiring and am looking forward to what lies ahead.
Here are a
few things about myself:
Favorite spring fashion trend: Floral prints and headpieces! I am
currently in LOVE with the spring music festival trends. The vintage inspired
pieces are the perfect way to welcome the warm weather. Nothing says spring
more than simple denim cutoff shorts, a colorful printed tank or crop top, and
a floral wrap headband.
Favorite spring beauty trend: Bright lips. Weather you prefer a red,
pink, or coral tone, bright lips are a simple and perfect way to freshen up
your entire look for spring.
Must have beauty product: Mascara of course. In my opinion, no
makeup routine is complete without mascara. Just one swipe changes the entire
effect of the beauty look and brings everything together. It creates that
dimension and drama that every girl lusts for!
Why INK? :
I am extremely excited to start my internship with INK Cosmetics. I am
inspired by the growth of the company and am honored to be presented with the
opportunity to contribute to the INK Cosmetics community. I am eager to take my
first step into the beauty and fashion industry and look forward to the
valuable learning experiences that lie ahead of me!
--Ali
Saturday, March 24, 2012
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Authors of the book FOURTH SUNDAY sign on INK Cosmetics
Click image to enlarge!
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! We are so pleased to be apart of this project! XOXO Besos!
<3,
Anna Castillo
Get the book at www.amazon.com or www.bwread.com
Thursday, March 22, 2012
The Neverending Story - Inspired Make-up Look by INK Cosmetics
I was hired to work with Ambient Eye earlier this Fall on a creative project for print and was on hold from sharing to submit the work. I absolutely loved doing this shoot! Model Jessie Landry was awesome! She has this innocent and youthful look to her that keeps you wanting more. I was amazed at her ability to transform without direction.
I remember watching The Neverending Story when I was younger. Such a fun and movie! One that helped unleash your imagination. If you haven't seen this I recommend you find it and watch. We are sure you will love it!
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| IMAGE FROM THE ORIGINAL MOVIE |
Make-up Look by INK Cosmetics Celebrity Make-up Artist Anna Castillo
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Photographer: Katherine Gaines / Ambient Eye Photography
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Photographer: Katherine Gaines / Ambient Eye Photography
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SEE ALL THE IMAGES FROM THE SHOOT AT www.inkcosmetics.com under the AMBIENT EYE Portfolio!
GET THE LOOK:
1. Start with a clean face. Add INK...Cosmetics Foundation Primer your face. Skip the eye lids.
2. Apply INK... Shadow Base on the lids.
3. Using a wide brush and INK... Bronze Palette. (Top two are blushes - REMINDER: INK... blushes can be used as shadows as well. Shadows can be used as blushes or bronzers too!) Using a fluffy shadow, mix the darker blush with the center lower shadow and blend the color on the lid and under/across the bottom lash line. Apply the lighter INK...Shadow (lower left) under the brow bone. Blend!
4. Line the bottom water line with INK... Eye Pencil in Bright Eyes.
5. Apply INK...Brown Mascara on the top and bottom lashes.
6. Use an angled blush brush to add INK...Blush (upper left) right under the cheek bone.
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| GET INK... at www.inkcosmetics.com (BRONZE INK...Face Palette) |
7. BE SOCIAL! Finish your look with INK...Cosmetics Socialite Lip Gloss!
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| GET INK... at www.inkcosmetics.com (Socialite Lip Gloss) |
Have a beauty concern? Email us! anna@inkcosmetics.com
XOXO BESOS!
Sunday, March 11, 2012
Embassy Chef Challenge 2012
AND THE WINNER IS?
Video by Anna Castillo of www.inkcosmetics.com for DC on Heels
XOXO Besos,
Anna Castillo
INK...Cosmetics COVER SHOOT - TURN MAGAZINE March 2012
Featured in Turn Magazine
Photographer: Katrine Gaines - Ambient Eye Photography
Wardrobe Stylist: Monique Monet
Model: Courtney Lee
Hair/Make-up Artist: Anna Castillo using INK...Cosmetics
Sunday, March 4, 2012
VINTAGE DOLLS Photo Shoot
I am at a loss for words inregards to my latest editorial, Vintage Doll, shoot by photographer Leonard Poteat. Leonard asked me to create my vision of doll like make-up looks for this editorial project. I wanted to do something pin-up with our model, Stephanie Llinas and something completely opposite for the other. More of a china doll meets vintage flower girl concept for model Dyan Lee.
This was my first time working with Darrel Thompson, a talented editorial hair stylist from Virginia. His work; completely impeccable! I am hoping to work with all of them again soon!
I used all INK...Cosmetics products on our shoot and you can find our products on my portfolio-website www.inkcosmetics.com.
View behind the scenes videos at www.youtube.com/inkcosmetics.
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| MODEL: DYAN LEE PHOTO: LEONARD POTEAT MAKE-UP: ANNA CASTILLO HAIR: DARRELL THOMPSON |
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| MODEL: STEPHANIE LLINAS PHOTO: LEONARD POTEAT MAKE-UP: ANNA CASTILLO HAIR: DARRELL THOMPSON MODEL: DYAN LEE MODEL: STEPHANIE LLINAS |
Have a beauty concern? Ask your questions on this post or email: anna@inkcosmetics.com
XOXO BESOS!
Anna C.
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