Candace Corey Hair & Makeup Artist

noreply@blogger.com (Candace Corey) — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 22:49:00 +0000

As a beauty director and makeup artist I am always trying new products and looking for ways to make it easy to look your best. This month I wanted to talk about a few tips on how to look great when you need to go from the office to a corporate party.

PREPARATION IS KEY!

If you prep properly, you LOOK like you put a lot of time and effort into your style without the hard work.

1. Be Camera Ready!

Many of the pictures from the office parties end up in the Corporate newsletters or are emailed as news blasts to everyone in the company. Make sure your smile isn't full of coffee stained teeth from late night hours of work and holiday shopping. Polish away surface stains with Crest 3D White Vivid Toothpaste, which is the most awarded whitening brand, to create a brighter smile. Leading up to the party, give yourself a whitening boost by applying Crest 3D White Professional Effects Whitestrips. The secret is in the strip to remove up to 14 years of deeply set-in stains.

2. Don't Undo Your Style

The last thing you want are sweat marks on your clothes while shaking hands with a CEO or stains smeared on your garment from deodorant. So choose an antiperspirant that fights wetness but won't leave a trail of white marks when you dress, like Secret Natural Mineral. It uses odor fighting capsules that work with your body to help neutralize odor instead of just masking it. Opt for the unscented version that won't compete with any fragrances that you decide to wear for the evening.

3. Wear The Proper Undergarments.

Celebrities know how to look their best for special events and your office party can be the "red carpet" event for the company, so bumps, bulges and sagging are big no no’s! Instead create a youthful liftwith Bring It Up Breast Lifts. They lift the bust up to 6 inches and eliminate peek-a-bo bra straps or unsightly back fat! It's the secret weapon that celebrities have been using for over 10 years to look their best. Fits cup sizes A to D. Get special saving by using code: CHICAGO50 to receive $15 off of any purchase of $30 or more! VISIT www.BRINGITUP.COM

PARTY DAY

1. Choose Your Accessories Wisely

A great way to transition your office clothes and into an elegant party outfit is with diamonds. Celebrities like Gwyneth Paltrow, Julia Stiles and Kelly Osbourn have been spotted on the Red Carpet wearing Forevermark. What makes a Forevermark diamond special is the unique inscription inscribed on every diamond that is invisible to the naked eye. With each inscription you can track your responsibly resourced diamond from the mine to your local retailer. Go to ITunes and download the “Forevermark” app to register for a chance to win a trip to Africa and explore the mines. Forevermark can be found in Chicago, at James and Williams or Fey &Co .

2. Brighten Your Skin

The holiday season is stressful and makes skin look dull and lifeless so before you use your regular moisturizer start with serum like Le Mieux Vita-C which uses a powerful stable form of vitamin C called MAP (magnesium ascorbyl phosphate) that penetrates 31% faster into skin. It boosts hydration, collagen production and brightens skin by repairing sun damage and hyperpigmentation.

3. Minimize Makeup Maintenance

Eyeshadow can fade by the end of the day so use a shadows like Covergirl Intense Shadowblast, that is highly pigmented and has a built in primer. Color is waterproof, fadeproof and smudge proof for less touch ups. Create a simply yet sophisticated look by applying color on lid to crease for day, and adding liner at lash line by night.

Instead of a traditional lip gloss use Vaseline Lip Therapy Original to add shine, soften lips and lock in moisture. Since it isn't a color you won't have to worry about it getting on your teeth. Now available in a mini, on-the-go jar that you can keep in your pocket or clutch. Register to win a limited-edition Swarovski Crystal Vaseline Lip Therapy Original jars designed by Mad Fashion star Chris March worth $46 by going to www.VaselineLipTherapy.com.

4. Use Hair Treatments For Better Performance

Salons know that treatments can make hair perform better. Get improved hair moisture and texture with Nioxin DiaMax hair treatment. It is the first to use HTX technology to thicken the hair strand on the inside and also outside for longer-lasting effects. Key ingredients are Niacinamide, Caffeine, Panthenol and Dimethicone to provide added strength and resilience. DiaMax officially launches in salons in February. Visit www.DiamaxEffect.com from December 1st to January 2, 2011 to register for a chance to win a full sized bottle, which is valued at $50.

5.Wear Soft Scents

A fragrance that is too strong can repel people so use a scent that is subtle like Christina Aguilera Royal Desire. It is an Oriental fruity blend with rich floral and warm sensual notes that evoke a feeling of luxury and royalty. Each bottle comes with a silver charm which can be worn on a necklace or bracelet.

Beauty Questions

Beauty question: "What model agancy should I contact? I'm 14 and really want to do modeling. Its my dream."- from Chloe in London.
Answer: Talk to your parents FIRST before you contact a modeling agency so you don't get scammed by the wrong one. Some of the top agencies are Ford, Elite and IMG. Models have a certain look and style. Different agencies represent different types of models. There are fashion models, commercial models and even models they call "real people". Ask your parents if the models on the agency web sites that you are interested in contacting look like you. If so, then contact the agency and ask them what is required for consideration. Just remember, even though modeling looks like it is just a fun time taking pictures, it is a business and can be a lot of hard work. So as RuPaul says "You better WORK!"

MY FAVORITE THINGS

My favorite thing this month is getting proper rest. Most people are overly stressed and extremely busy, especially in December, so they don't get the right amount of sleep. Lack of sleep can cut into crucial repair time which can create havoc on your health, skin and even effect your weight gain. This month I'm going to try to take my own advice and slow down....and rest more!

noreply@blogger.com (Candace Corey) — Mon, 23 May 2011 20:12:00 +0000

This month The Ellen DeGeneres Show teamed up with HGTV'd to surprise a couple in Killeen Texas and I got to do all of the makeup and hair for both shows.

Giving Jeanie some
bronze eye shadow

Working with Tanika Ray and David Bromstad of HGTV is always a treat for me but it was especially fun to work with Jeannie Klisiewicz, the production assistant from The Ellen show.
When Ellen isn't able to go on a location, Jeannie does it, so she interviewed the homeowners. I start the day off really early doing the hair and makeup on HGTV'd host Tanika Ray, so she can look her best when everyone arrives.

Gotta get the homeowners camera
ready before they see the big reveal

Next in my chair comes David Bromstad. After a bit of moisturizer, sunscreen and grooming with anti-shine he is all set to head over to the construction tent so he can work with the design crew about the needed changes. He never needs a lot of work, but sometimes I have to adjust any tan lines he might get from wearing his sunglasses in the hot sun. One of his favorite skin care items is....

Beauty Questions

Beauty question: "How do you determine your best beauty feature to highlight, or is that necessary?"- from Gina in Chicago.

Answer: If you want to focus on your eyes for the day, use deep shades that will draw more attention to them but keep lips and cheeks simple by using a softer color.

When you want to focus on your lips try a darker or brighter color, and keep eye simple by only using mascara or nude colors so they are not as prominent.
There are no rules. It doesn't have to be your "best feature", you can highlight what ever YOU want.

Now it is time for.....

MY FAVORITE THINGS

My favorite thing today is Gatorade. Even though we drank water too, I think the TV crew and I went through several cases of it. My favorite flavor is the fruit punch! Yummm!

noreply@blogger.com (Candace Corey) — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 00:11:00 +0000

It's the end of the year, but that doesn't mean my work slows down. I seem to be on planes just as often as I've been before. This time I'm heading out of town for another episode of "Bang For Your Buck" for HGTV. Each time I work on the show I am astonished at the home interiors, and the value that design plays on your property value.

If you've never watched the show, let me give you a little background on what it's about. The show is about 3 separate homeowners who have remodeled a certain part of their house. All 3 homes have redone the same part of the house...for the same amount of money...BUT the question is, who used their money more wisely according to their design for the room and most importantly resale value! That is where the professional designers like Vern Yip, David Bromstad or Taniya Nayak come in. They look at everything, with a real estate expert to determined...

Beauty Questions

Beauty question: "What is a good moisturizer for aging skin?"- from Jamie in Connecticut.

Answer: Dr. Sadick Park Avenue Prescription is a great option because it contains a daytime moisturizer to protect skin, a night time serum and night cream with retinol to renew and rejuvenate all in one set. It targets hydration and anti-aging all at the same time. The formula feels light weight without feeling greasy.

Now it is time for.....

MY FAVORITE THINGS

My favorite thing to mention this month is to leave your skin a little damp before adding your moisturizer to add extra hydration since the weather is so cold and dry during this time of the season. A great way to do that is to spritz your face with Evian mineral water.

noreply@blogger.com (Candace Corey) — Sun, 21 Nov 2010 00:09:00 +0000

This month has been quite busy with traveling. I went to North Carollina, Ohio and Seattle to do makeup for E! THS Investigations with TV host Laura Ling. Laura investigated 2 interesting stories. One was about "Teen Depression and Suicide". The second story was about "Military Wives" and what they have been going through.

I was quite moved by the stories, and was in awh with the compassion Laura had while she interviewed people. Each individual story enlightened you on the personal blessings that you may be having right now but may take for granted because of seeing the things that these people had undergone. It was amazing ....

Beauty Questions

Beauty question: "Can you recommend a good air-brush makeup applicator for the everyday consumer to use?"- from Cheryl in Pennsylvania.

Answer: Airbrush has been a Hollywood secret for makeup artists for years, but now Temptu has a consumer friendly AIRbrush Makeup System that you can get at Sephora that is great to use. Since a professional airbrush makeup system can be rather tricky to clean, it's great that there is an easy one the people can use everyday to look flawless and natural just like the celebrities. I not only use it on my makeup artist jobs but I also use it on myself as well.

MY FAVORITE THINGS

My favorite thing right now is LIFE. After seeing up close what other people have gone through the only thing I can say is that I appreciate what I've had and the family and friends who have been with me through out my life. I'm very thankful!

noreply@blogger.com (Candace Corey) — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 17:34:00 +0000

I got a chance to work with the new Covergirl model, America's Next Top Model winner, Krista White. My friend hairstylist Bestsey Meade and I were prepping Krista for special private event at the head quarters of Covergirl cosmetics.

We started our day at 7am at the Westin hotel so we would have plenty of time to get her hair and makeup done before her limo came to get her. Bestsey started by getting her hair smooth and shiny with a flat iron and then swooped her hair over into an elegant side ponytail. She added soft curls to the end of her hair, that cascaded over her shoulder, for texture and sophistication.

Next was my turn.....

Beauty Questions

Beauty question: "Wanna know what your favorite eye cream is for early thirties. hint hint... I'm looking for a new one!"- from Lindsey in Wisconsin.

Answer: You would think that the first signs of fine lines and wrinkles that you see are due to getting older, but it is usually caused by the on-going lack of hydration. Since your body is mainly made up of water, it can really take a toll on your skin. So the earlier you take care of your skin, especially around the delicate eye area, the fewer wrinkles you will have as you get older. Kind of like the saying goes..."it is easier to prevent than correct."

There are a lot of eye creams on the market that I like. A great one to start with should have multiple benefits other than just hydrating skin , like Jan Marini Age Intervention Eye Cream, and include anti-aging and firming benefits as well.

Be careful not to apply too much. You only need a little. The warmth from your body will cause the product to automotically slide inward towards the rest of your eye area so be sure to apply the cream on the orbital bone, which is the edge of the eye socket, so it won't get inside your eye by mistake.

MY FAVORITE THINGS

Fall has always been my favorite time of the year because of the great fashion! The best way to look good in your clothes is by starting with great underwear. So my favorite thing this month is the Body By Victoria push up bra. It gives your bust the lift that you want but is smooth and seamless so you look even better in your clothes!

Not sure if you know your correct bra size? No problem! Victoria's Secret has sales people that know how to measure you properly so you get the right size and fit you need.

Here is a little bra trivia! The proper way to put on a bra is to lean forward so your bust falls evenly into the cups, snap the clasps shut, then sit up and adjust the straps as needed. Keep in mind that you usually wear your bra daily. So to ensure that you are getting proper support replace your bras every 6 months because fabric and elastic can become worn out.

noreply@blogger.com (Candace Corey) — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 22:59:00 +0000

This month I headed to Vegas to work with the Westcott Company for the Photoshop World Convention. When they first talked to me about doing makeup and hair for the event I was working with them on their current catalog of an ice princess. I thought working on the cover was fun, but creating looks for the convention was even more exciting and creative!

The event was 3 days, and each day consisted of 4 mini sets that attendees could do photo shoots on. Each set had a different model with a theme and scene. We did a western girl, a bridal look, and Steampunk.

They even brought in amazing props like a vintage tub and period style furniture for the 50's pinup look, and even a cool red motor cycle for the Catwoman and James Bond themed shots.

One of my favorite looks was the Queen of Hearts. I started the by rubbing white Kryolan pancake makeup all over the model to make her tan skin as pale as possible. Then .......

Beauty Questions

Beauty question: "Best products & routine to take care of your face - does it include toner, stuff for eyes/mouth area, moisturizer, etc. What all do you need to do?"- from Christine Lee in Florida.

Answer: The total basics for a skin care routine would be a cleanser and a moisturizer for face and one for your eyes. Toners can be optional. They are designed to put skin back at the correct PH after cleansing and to remove any excess dirt that the cleanser missed. Kind of like a rinse cycle for your skin. So depending on the cleanser you are using, you may not need one.

When selecting a cleanser for your face choose one that won't totally strip it of all it's natural oils, even if you have oily skin. You want one that only removes dirt and excess oil. If the cleanser is too harsh it will make skin feel tight and dehydrated which can kick in your oil glands, which can be a problem if you already have oily skin.

If you wear makeup, be sure to start with a makeup remover. Most facial cleansers are not designed to break down the complex makeup formulas that we use today, especially if the cosmetics are designed to be long lasting. Great add ons that I would highly recommend for your skin would include serums, night creams and scrubs.

Serums are like vitamins for your skin because they give added boosts of nutrients like vitamin A & E, gloucosamine and nano peptides, to give your skin better resilience especially during times when skin looks stressed and worn down. Your body heals itself during your sleep so night creams are specifically designed to use that time help combat anti-aging and lack of hydration to skin. Scrubs are the best way to remove blocked pores like black heads and dry patches so your skin looks smooth and refined.

If you aren't sure what you want to try first, go with a skin care set like Clarins Multi Active Starter Kit that contains a gentle exfoliating cleanser and two moisturizers in smaller sizes so you can see what you like before you commit to the regular sized products.

MY FAVORITE THINGS

My favorite thing this month is Blot Out Offensive Shine + Oil Control cream by Nurturing Force. It hydrates skin, gets rid of shine, blocks oil (especially great if you are extremely oily) and slows degradation of makeup.

I use this a lot when I'm working in hot sticky weather, where oil and sweat can break down the makeup. Great stuff!

noreply@blogger.com (Candace Corey) — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 03:16:00 +0000

This month the commercial for Gatarade that I worked on with Dwayne Wade finally came out. It was a day full of grooming Dwayne, designing wigs, and creating rip away clothes. It was a great time, but I'm sure I'm not making any sense right now so let me just slow down and start from the beginning.

Well it all started on a hot day in June when I got a phone call from my booker from the Opus Beauty agency. They wanted to see if I was available to.....

Beauty Questions
Beauty question: "I'm African-American with a dark brown complexion. I normally wear fuchsia lipstick but I would like to try a more subtle brown lip color, but I'm afraid it will just blend into my skin. What do you suggest?"- from Marcy in Ohio.

Answer: If you feel a typical brown lipstick is not to your liking, try the shade in a different texture like one with shimmer in it. I like the Black Opal Patent Lips Liquid Lipstick in Uptown Brown. The bronze flecks of shimmer give the color additional depth and dimention that won't 'blend in' to your skin town.

MY FAVORITE THINGS

My favorite thing this month is the NYX Black Lable Lipstick. I really like how you don't need a lot of it, because it is so highly pigmented. I like to apply it with a brush instead of straight from the tube so I don't waste any of it.

It is a great creamy lipstick to try! Love it!

noreply@blogger.com (Candace Corey) — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 03:16:00 +0000

These past couple of months I was able to work with The Limited. The look they wanted was a fresh "out of college" look that shows that she is ready to take on the world in a stylish way.

To create that look I started with airbrush makeup to make skin look flawless then gave cheeks a pop of color with soft pink and highlighted the skin with gold shimmer.

Some of the makeup used was by Urban Decay and Estee Lauder. Eye color consisted of bronzes, chocolate brown, pink, lavendar or white shimmer to give definition without looking too made up. Lips were only a gloss.

Hair was kept flowing with a touch of wave by using a clipless curling iron, or by just winding hair around the barrel of a regular curling iron and then pulling it as it cooled down so waves stayed loose and natural.

After long days of shooting the creative director, wardrobe stylist and me hopped on set with the model to show our enthusiasm! Gotta make time for a little bit of play!

Not only did I get a chance to do makeup and some of the hair for the online catalogue but I also had the opportunity to do makeup for some of the toured fashion shows.

One of the biggest perks for doing makeup for the fashion show was to do makeup on the New York designer Jodi Arnold. Jodi has been popular for her "no fuss" chic style and has a boutique that inspired a collection specifically for the Limited brand.

The next time you are in The Limited, you just might be looking at some of my work!

Beauty Questions

Beauty question: "I get red on my cheeks in the summer and would like to tone it down, but make it last all day. What can I do?"- from Wanita in Florida.

Answer:
You can use a yellow based concealer like Covergirl Simply Ageless Corrector concealer, before your foundation. It will help tone down your red, and it will last without making skin look pastey.

Just be sure to hydrate skin first, pat a small amount of concealer on first then follow it with patting your foundation on TOP of the concealer and finish with face powder. If you decide to use a blush, go with peach or a golden bronzer or you will fill like you are adding the red back to your face again.

Let's talk about....

MY FAVORITE THINGS

My favorite thing this month is the Nars Kabuki brush collection. I got a chance to try them and love how soft they are and their ability to blend very easily.

I love makeup brushes!

noreply@blogger.com (Candace Corey) — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 14:35:00 +0000

I love watching HGTV and I love finding great buys for my house, so when I was called to do makeup and hair for HGTV Endless Yard Sale TV show I was excited!

We traveled from yard sale to yard sale with 3 groups of women to see if they could find the items they needed to decorate their favorite space in their house.

Beauty Questions

Beauty question: "How can a guy contour his round face?"- from Mark in Florida.

Answer: When you contour a woman's face, you need it to look round and soft. When you contour a guy's face you want it to look strong so I like to create more angular lines. I normaly start by shaping the forehead with a bronzer like Tarte Bronze To Go on the temples to make it look a bit more square, then I apply it to the sides of the face to give the jawline a more square shape as well.

I don't apply to much, just enough to look natural but keep him as masculine as possible.

MY FAVORITE THINGS

My favorite thing is a bit unusual. Since it was so hot, I kept drinking water, but when it was time to address my sweet tooth, I prefered to have a Edy's Fruit Bar instead. It is refreshing and cool in the summer heat but has vitamin C, real fruit and is only 80 calories per bar. Better than the ice cream from the ice cream stand that everyone else ate!

noreply@blogger.com (Candace Corey) — Mon, 17 May 2010 00:33:00 +0000

I get to do all types of projects but one of my favorite things to do is fashion shows because of the time I get to create, and the energy that goes on. One of the most interesting fashion shows that I get to do is the Asian Bridal Fashion Show.

I love the detail on the clothing. Everything is hand beaded, in rich vibrant colors. From head pieces to sarongs, to shoes. No detail was left out. The men looked like kings and the women looked like queens.

To create the look I used.....

Beauty Questions

Beauty question: "How did you make the lip to be so glossy,and how did you get the eyes easily shaped."- from Timilehin in Lagos State.

Answer:
I start with a high shine gloss like Wet N' Wild Glassy Gloss for impact. It creates a shine like glass, but the formula is thick so it won't easily slide off the face. After I apply my choice of lipcolor, I PAT on a small amount of gloss with my fingers so I don't over apply the product. This creates the look that I want but makes as long as possible.

My ability to shape eyes is from years of experience, but my biggest tips is to layer your colors. This helps product to blend better more seamlessly!

Now it is time for.....

MY FAVORITE THINGS

My favorite thing this month is Swiss Gear luggage. I am always traveling from one East coast to West coast, so I love using this because it is durable and has a 10 year warranty. My favorite color?...red!...just like a lovely shade of lipstick of course!

noreply@blogger.com (Candace Corey) — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 15:33:00 +0000

This month I did a beauty spread for Vestiture magazine called "Paint By Numbers". Since the theme of the issue was Art & Artitecture, the first thing I thought about was the old school paint by numbers sets that tried to help you paint like a pro...or at least make you feel like you were.

Beauty Questions

Beauty question: "What is the best mascara that will make my lashes look longer and fuller?"- from Toonisha in Illinois.

Answer: One of my favorite mascara's is Lancome Definicils because it creates a crisp long lash but it isn't designed to thicken too so I use Covergirl Lashblast Fusion mascara because it can do both!

They fused the lengthing mascara from the yellow tube with the thickening mascara in the orange tube to create one that does both (in the purple tube). It gives you lush glam lashes and doesn't break the bank either! Vavoom!

Now it is time for.....

MY FAVORITE THINGS

My favorite thing this month is my Twitter and Facebook pages! It makes it easy to give you more up to date info about the fun shoots and beauty tips that I do so be sure to join me!

noreply@blogger.com (Candace Corey) — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 21:25:00 +0000

I am always doing makeup for all kinds of things like editorial spreads, catalogs and commercials. This month I got a chance to do makeup for the FMI event in Florida.

I did various makeovers on the attendees but the highlight of the event was my time working with Tim Gunn of "Project Runway". "Project Runway" is a TV show that takes some of the best up-in-coming fashion designers and gives them a chance to win their 'dream come true', to show their collections down the runways of New York Fashion Week and to have the start up money and press needed to create their own lable. As a makeup artist, fashion and beauty go hand in hand, so I was estatic to be able to work with the guy that helps mold the new fashion designers into the next fashion gurus of the future.

Beauty Questions

Beauty question: "I have hazel eyes and find it difficult to find eyeshadows that look good with my eye color. Anytime I apply eyeshadow, I immediately rub it off because I feel like I look better naturally. Any suggestions for a good color for hazel eyes?"- from Ashley in Ohio.

Answer: Covergirl Exact Eyeshadow takes all of the guess work out of chosing the colors because they do it for you in one set.

MY FAVORITE THINGS
My favorite thing this month is Black Opal's Fade and Conceal concealer.

I like how it totally hides my dark under eye circles with the correct undertone since I get hyperpigmentation from rubbing my eyes too much from allergies and lack of sleep.

It also corrects the discoloration by fading it to my regular skin tone. So it hides my flaws until it is finished correcting them. LOVE THAT!...RIGHT!

noreply@blogger.com (Candace Corey) — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 21:23:00 +0000

This month is the Spring/Summer issue of Brides Noir magazine. As the beauty director it is my job to make sure the look of the makeup is up to date with the latest colors but can be translated to brides as well.

The colors for Spring this season is yellow, soft purple (lavender), greenish-blue (teal) and tan. The theme of the issue is DRAMA and our model Megan Lewis was the perfect person to created the look we needed with style.

To create her look I used purple in a dramatic way for the eyes. I started with a soft lavender on the lid and contoured in the crease with a deeper shade of purple.

Beauty Questions

Beauty question: "I really need help !!!!! my elbows are very ugly and much much darker than my arms, I am a fair skin...sometimes I put (Covergirl) Queens face makeup on my elbows and most of the time I wear 3 quarter length sleeves, but I just got a dress w/ short sleeves so please help and thank you"- from Dee in Louisiana.

Answer: Start by changing you normal body soap and use a body wash that is designed to even out your skin tone, like DDF Brightening Cleanser. The cleanser is also specifically designed to use on your face too, so you can save money by using it for that as well.

It exfoliates the skin with alpha hydroxy and salicylic acid, to make skin smooth and even, but it also helps prevent additional discoloration by using licorice to impede the melanin in the skin.

Follow your cleansing with a body lotion that is effective for elbows like Ambi Soft & Even that has Shea butter and soy to hydrate your skin and make it soft while it has the additional benefits of correcting discoloration as well.

By using both products you will have an even complexion much faster. Expect to see a difference in your skin tone within about 4 to 6 weeks.

That was a good question! I look forward to answering another one next month.
Now it is time for.....

MY FAVORITE THINGS

My favorite thing this month is the Estee Lauder Signature Eyeshadow Quads . I started using the quads when they had a limited edition set that consisted of beautiful shades of bronze, gold, copper and coral. I loved it because it added a wonderful shimmery that I could use on all skin tones but I also like the "Amber Honey" and "Smoky Pink" sets too. Hmmm....I don't think I want to use them on anyone else now except me! Maybe I like them too much! lol!

noreply@blogger.com (Candace Corey) — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 03:26:00 +0000

I am so excited! In this month's issue of Vestiture magazine I created the beauty spread. The theme for the issue was white & black so I based the beauty spread off of those colors. I'm sure you are wondering why I am particularly excited about that since I do so many beauty spreads. Normally when I do a beauty spreads I have to be very conservative, but this time I got to be more creative so it was really fun.

I started with 2 models, one Caucasian (Rianna) and one African American (Michelle). To play up the contrast of light and dark I took their skin tones to the next level.....

Beauty Questions

Beauty question: "I need to know the best technique to use when applying concelor and makeup under the eyes of mature skin that has dark circles and fine lines. How can the discoloration be corrected and the fine line minimized? "- from Lisa in Texas.

Answer: Start by using a moisturizer. Don't try to take a short cut by applying a face moisturizer on your eye unless it is designed to do that. The skin in that area is 3 times thinner with smaller pores. It is more delicate then the rest of your face so a face cream can be too rich and thick. I like to use gel based moisturizers for the day with light reflecting abilities because they are light weight, soften the looks of wrinkles and usually combat puffiness as well.

Next apply a concealer by patting, not rubbing, for the best coverage. Tugging on your eye can cause additional wrinkles so using your ring finger, which is the weakest appendage, will be the best way to apply it.

Laura Mercier Un dercover pot is a great one to try because it is creamy, not dry and cakey, and highly pigmented so you don't need a lot of product to cover your imperfections. The extra benefit is that it has both a light and dark color in the set so you can create the appropriate tone you need.

If you have very dark circles, take the time to apply thin layers instead of getting the urge to pile on a lot of product all at once. This will keep it from looking masky and fake.

Lastly set your concealer with a little bit of powder. The Laura Mercier Undercover Pot includes the translucent powder as well. I like to apply it with an eyeshadow blender brush so it goes on sheer, and then press it into the skin with a velour puff for a seamless finish.

MY FAVORITE THINGS

My favorite thing is definitely the Bobbi Brown BU foundation set. I use it on Shaun Robinson when I do Access Hollywood, and it was the base I used for this Vestiture beauty spread as well.

It has tons of shades from the lightest to the darkest. Something for every skin color. There are concealers, foundations and correctors all in one set, but I like that there are two textures of product too. So I can use a concealer as a foundation if I like that texture better or a foundation as a concealer.

The best part?....great pigmentation! So you don't need a lot of product to do anything. A little goes a long way.

noreply@blogger.com (Candace Corey) — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 15:25:00 +0000

Not only do I get a chance to do makeup for TV show and magazine, but sometimes I appear on TV shows, magazine interviews and radio shows as a beauty expert to give advice for beauty delimas.

I got a chance to be interviewed on the Amy's Table radio show and then give a makeover to one of her listeners. To register for the makeover they had to write in and say why they felt that they needed one. The obvious winner was Laura Brown. This is what she wrote:

"I am a 38 year old mother of two children, ages 6 and 4. I had a very complicated delivery and recovery due to a rare bleeding disorder that is now in remission. I was given chemotherapy for about two years and heavy daily doses of steroids for .....

Beauty Questions

Beauty question: "Hey Candace! I was wondering what you would suggest for pale skin every day lipliner/lipstick. I love Taylor Swift's youthful look but I don't want to necessarily look like I'm wearing a lot of makeup. Very natural and something that stays on! Thanks so much and have an awesome day!"- from Jeanie in Tennessee.

Answer: When I want to create a natural lip I look at the inner rim of the person's mouth to get my inspiration. The color is usually a shade of brown or pink with a touch of brown. I normally pick a tone that is slightly deeper then their natural color.

Start by hydrating your lips with a face or lip moisturizer instead of a lip balm. Balms usually have beeswax in them, which can effect your lip color from lasting longer on lips.

Next base lips by lining and completely filling them in with Estee Lauder Stay in Place lip pencil in color like Spice, because it stays on for 12 hours and the color looks like the natural rim of the lip. Use the lip brush on the other end of the pencil to smooth it out before you apply lipstick.

Next add lip color, like Estee Lauder All-Day lipstick in Mocha Pink or Caffe Latte. It will give you medium coverage with a satin finish without making lips look too dry or matte.

If your lips look too exact, or formal, then take your index finger and smudge the edges to make it look more natural. This will give you the look you want, but skip using lip gloss to ensure that your look lasts all day.

I look forward to answering more questions next month. Now it is time for.....

MY FAVORITE THINGS

My favorite thing this month is the Ken Paves Nano Silver Tourmaline Ceramic curling iron. The tourmaline technology locks in 20% more moisture to the hair. I love to spritz on a little leave in conditioner before using the iron on the hair. It makes hair soft but locks in the curl without damaging it like some hot tools can.

I used the curling iron for my makeover with Laura. I curled her hair in different directions to mimic her natural curl, just to give it a little boost without making her look all 'dolled up'. At the end of the makeover I let her keep the curling iron as a gift from me. I hope she enjoys using it!

noreply@blogger.com (Candace Corey) — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:44:00 +0000

I got a chance to work with one of my favorite clients HGTV for 3 seasons of "Bang For Your Buck". The show goes all over the United States looking at homeowners renovations to see who used their money to get the best "bang for your buck" with design and resale value.

This month I hit the road to work with Monica Pederson in New York, Vern Yip in North Carolina and David Bromstad in Colorado. You can see more behind the scene images and video by clicking onto a picture.

The homes that we go to are always so beautiful and I always get a new tip on what you should and shouldn't do for spaces but sometimes each location can be an adventure in itself.

My adventure this time?....New York!

When heard I would be working in New York I got excited because I love New York. --Who doesn't?!--but then I heard it was Albany New York. Hmm...."Don't know too much about Albany," I thought "Great! A new city to explore." I decided to be adventurous and fly into New York city at the JFK Airport and drive to Albany, you know, so I can catch more of the scenery. With my trusty GPS system I couldn't get lost! Besides Albany was only about 1 1/2 hours away. I'll have plenty to see.

I picked up my rental car, threw on the radio and started driving. Everything seemed fine until...

Beauty Questions

Beauty question: "I am a medium toned african american woman with yellowish undertones. Normally, only red lipstick looks good on me. How can I find a nude lip color and gloss that will look great on me and won't make my teeth look yellow. Please help."- from Angela in Texas.

Answer: I like using Maybelling New York Color Sensational Lipstick. The texture is creamy so it glides on smooth and makes your lips feel moist and soft. They are specifically designed from the latest runway colors to ensure that your look is up-to-date yet wearable.

Picking a shade is easy because all of the colors are in categories of either plum, red, brown or natural. Since you want a nude color, I would suggest picking from the 'natural' catagory.

Start by looking at your lips to see if it has more brown or more pink-brown tones, then choose a shade that is the closest to that color. To make sure you teeth look their brightest avoid picking a color with a lot of yellow or orange to it. Opt for a more of a neutral or cool tone instead. One of my favorite natural shades is Autumn Rush because it has just the right amount of brown and pink to look great on most people.

Or you can try the Maybelline New York Color Sensational Lip Gloss. My favorite natural glosses are Touch of Toffee and Broadway Bronze.

So do you have a beauty question? Come on, don't be shy. Ask me! I'll be happy to answer it for you.
Now it is time for.....

MY FAVORITE THINGS

My favorite thing this month is my Japonesqu makeup brushes. I love how thick and soft the bristles are. I have 3 full sets of brushes since I have so many projects. It makes it easier to just grab a clean brush when I need it instead of worring about cleaning it between applications.

My favorite brush is the blender brush, or some brands call it the blending crease brush. I use it to soften eye shadow color, and to apply face powder in small areas of the face, like around the nostrils. It picks up just the right amout of product I need!

noreply@blogger.com (Candace Corey) — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 04:03:00 +0000

I always enjoy working with celebrities because you get a chance to really see them as a person instead of just the character that they play on a show. I recently worked with actor Peter Gallagher for his TV appearance about his singing tour. Did you know he sang?...I didn't! He has even performed on Broadway....Wow!

Even though he has recently been on TV series "The O.C." and "Californication", I remember the first time I saw Peter in 1995. It was on the movie "While You were Sleeping". He co-starred with Sandra Bullock....

Beauty Questions

Beauty question: "My eyebrows are not as dark as I would like them to be, can you recommend a good brow powder or pencil? Also a tip on how to do it right? I have trouble lining my brows evenly!"- from Jennifer in California.

Answer: Eyebrows are like frames for a picture. When you have a good frame the picture looks even better. The Brow Express Kit by brow guru Anastasia Soare. The set has 2 colors to work with so you don't make your brows too dark or too light.

If you put a pencil on the side of your nose and let it run straight up to inner corner of your eye, then that is where your brows should start. Keep the pencil in the same area by the nose, but let the other end pivot over to extend to the outer corner of your eye. That is where your brow should end. This is where people make the most mistakes because they have their brows too short. Short brows can make your eyes appear small.

The outer edger of your iris should mark the highest point of your brow's arch. Don't think you can get it right?...don't worry. The kit also has stencils and easy to follow instructions to help you create a perfectly shaped brow for your face.

So do you have a beauty question too?....don't be shy...ask me! I'll be happy to answer it for you.
Now it is time for.....

MY FAVORITE THINGS

My favorite thing this month is a lovely Avon fragrance called Vitality by liiv botanicals. I usually prefer to use light fragrances like this in the summer because the scent is to "crisp" but when I first tried on the scent I found myself wearing it all the time.

I even liked wearing it when I worked on shoots. Normally I don't wear fragrances at that time because I am working closely with people and fragrances can be over powering...but not this one.

The citrus and cucumber mix makes it very fresh!

noreply@blogger.com (Candace Corey) — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 00:33:00 +0000

This month Oprah had her 24th Season Kick Off Party in the middle of the street on Michigan Avenue in Chicago. The streets were blocked off all the way down past Ohio street filled with about 21,000 people to see her show. When I heard that her show was going to be outside I thought...."GREAT! Maybe I will get a chance to come down and hang out with the rest of the crowd too!" Little did I know that I'd be getting a phone call 3 days before the show from Access Hollywood to do makeup and hair on Shaun Robinson to interview the queen of talk shows herself....OPRAH! Not for just any day either....during Oprah's Kick Off Party!

Ok...I won't try to play it cool by lying....I almost dropped the phone!

Beauty question: "What is the best product to use to help prevent oilyness or shine after my makeup has been applied?" from Dina in Georgia.

Answer: Kryolan Anti Shine powder is great to use. It is a colorless light weight powder that is especially designed to make skin look matte but not cakey for long days at a photo shoot under hot lights. Since you don't have work under those conditions, it will be even more effective for you.

Next month will be more beauty answers so keep sending me those questions!

MY FAVORITE THINGS

My favorite thing this month is BOOTS! Not just any boots but the Sorel boots which are waterproof yet fashionable.

Yes...I know. How did I come up with boots being my favorite thing this month? Well as you know I travel constantly and I have some tv shows that I have to work on in very cold areas this year...and I have to be there during the winter months, so I had to get some boots that looked good but were very functional. Well, these boots are them!

I decided to go with the Helen of Tundra style. I liked how they looked. Simple. Slim, not too bulky. Can go with a pant or a skirt. Nice for my fashionista side but what about the wearability?

When I slipped them on, it was warm and cozy, and when I had to lugged my suitcase of makeup and hair supplies in the harsh elements (up and down steps outside too!) I didn't have to worry about slipping and crashing on the pavement.

Yep! Definitely my favorite thing of the month!

noreply@blogger.com (Candace Corey) — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 02:24:00 +0000

I love music, so I was especially excited to be doing makeup for a music video. The video was for a Chicago based singer/song writer named Gas. He has been in the industry for a long time, but behind the scenes writing for others so he decided to come in the fore front with his song "No. 1 Baby".

Since I had Gas to groom, several backup dancers and a lead girl, Claudine, to do makeup and hair on I brought in my team of assistants to help.

Beauty Questions

Beauty question: "I have combination skin and I use an oil free moistiurizer daily, however with the winter time, I feel my skin tends to get a bit more drier in areas of my face that generally tend to be more oily like my nose. What is the best moisturizer to use for my skin type to get the hydration I need without it being too much moistiure and looking oily?"- from Kelli in Chicago.

Answer: If you feel that your moisturizer is doing fine but you just have occassional dry patches, then try adding a hydration mask to your beauty routine in the winter.

You are adding a boost of hydration to your skin without having to worry about your it looking or feeling greasy with a heavier moisturizer.

You can try the Borghese Fango Delicato mud. The mud is from Italy, but you should be able to get it at any fine department store. It hydrates and firms. The green tea and chamomile oil will soothe and calm irritated skin as well.

Leave on a freshly cleansed skin for 5 or 10 minutes and then rinse and add your regular moisturizer. It is also great for your body as well!

That was a good beauty question. Do you have one too? ...well Email me and I'll answer it for you!

MY FAVORITE THINGS

My favorite thing is my trusty Palm Centro. I can't do anything without it. I like it because I can make calls but unlike a regular cell phone, it is like having a computer and an assistant in your pocket as well.

I use it to check all of my email when I'm on the road. Some of my photo shoot instructions are on Word documents or pdf files, so I can just load them onto my Centro and have it.

I can also listen to the radio, watch videos and keep up with my Facebook and Twitter.

I also like using the alarm to remind me of important events and tasks, or just to wake me up because sometimes the hotels forget to set your wakeup call. ....yea....that has been a problem several times!

Since the next few months look crazy busy....I think this will be my favorite thing for a long while!

noreply@blogger.com (Candace Corey) — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 00:24:00 +0000

This year was my first time doing makeup for the south east Emmy's. I've never really been that close to an event like this before. I've only seen it on TV. Many people don't know that when the Emmy's come on TV that it is bigger then what they see in Los Angeles. Since the awards are so big there has to be various divisions so all of the industry can be covered.

So I started my day by getting my assistants prepared and my makeup and hair kit in place. We had various set ups ready just in case we had to go to hotel rooms to prep people, or go behind the stage. When you have an award show like this, ANY THING can...and will happen so you better be ready.

Beauty Questions

Beauty question: "I just turned 50 and am noticing the fine little veins especially in my cheeks giving my skin a reddish look. What products can I use to tone down the red?"- from Michelle in Illinois.

Answer:
It sounds like you are starting to get broken capillaries. Broken capillaries can be caused by using scrubs that are too abrasive over the years. If you like scrubs use ones that have rounded beads in them instead of chips of things that can scratch and tear skin.

You also have the option of using a cream or lotion that can have the exfoliating benefits without being harsh. Sonya Dakar Enzyme Peeling C ream is great way to gently remove dead skin and excess oil that can clog pores by using pumpkin enzymes.

Now that your skin is smooth and soft, use DDF Redness Relief to tone down redness while make skin stronger and more nourished with Cocoa and Barley Extract.

Send me more of your beauty questions. If I use them I might send you a beauty goodie!

MY FAVORITE THINGS

My favorite thing this month is Mally Beauty Shimmer, Shape, and Glow Face Defining System. It is contouring, blush and glowing all in a set. Mally Roncal is the makeup artist that has made JLo and Beyonce look amazing so I wasn't surprised that her blush set was amazing too.

LOVE IT!

noreply@blogger.com (Candace Corey) — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 13:09:00 +0000

I've never been to London but I did get a chance to work with Britian's Got Talent singer Paul Potts. He is doing concerts around the world to promote his CD. I got a chance to do his makeup for his appearance on the CW channel in Chicago.

When he came to the tv station he practiced for a few hours to warm up his voice. The moment he opened his mouth I was blown away. The power that his voice gives vibrates through you. It was like standing in front of a speaker on full blast! I can just imagine how amazing the concert was that night.

Even though he has this amazing...

Beauty Questions

Beauty question: "I have a question for you, I am trying to find a good concealer to cover scars on my head. I am planning to shave it-not much hair left. Of all the products out in the market which would you recommend. I have heard about amazing cosmetics, Janet Iredale and Dermablend...are there others.what are my best options?"- from Albert in Sacremento.

Answer: Since it will be on your head I would suggest Dermablend Leg & Body Cover Foundation. It is a creamy consistency so it is easy to apply, but also lays flat against your skin so it won't look like makeup.

Get 2 different shades to make sure you match your skin tone correctly, especially through the Winter and Summer seasons. Makeup applies best on hydrated skin so don't forget to apply an oil free moisturizer to your head first. Use one with an SPF for the best protection.

Send me an email and ask me your beauty questions!

MY FAVORITE THINGS

My favorite thing this month is the Biotone Facial Therapy Microrefiner. It is especially formulated for face, neck and decolletage area so it is gentle, with Vitamin C to boost collagen, and Vitamin K to reduce the appearance of tiny viens. I used it on my face for several weeks and each time I used it my skin felt like silk!

Hmmm....I just got a great idea! I think I'll start with my feet and work my way up to my head! Ok....Gotta go now....it's SPA TIME!

noreply@blogger.com (Candace Corey) — Mon, 11 May 2009 05:23:00 +0000

What is beautiful to you? Well Procter & Gamble is hosting a tour called My Black I s Beautiful to celebrate the beauty of our moca divas! I had the honor of being featured as the 'celebrity makeup artist' for the event and shared the stage as a fellow panelist with various actors, singers and other celebrities to encourage women of color. The panelists included Queen Latifah, Angela Bassett, Sheryl Underwood, AJ Johnson, Daphne Valerius, Layla Hathaway, DJ Keith Garrett, DJ Frances Jaye and more!

Beauty question: "What is the best waterproof foundation, lipstick, and lipgloss? I am currently doing make-up for weddings, galas, and pageants. I need makeup that lasts for hours and doesn't transfer." from Andrea in Texas.

Answer: Not all waterproof makeup products are transfer resistant.
If you have a favorite products that you currently use, you can make them waterproof and durable by spraying a makeup sealer on top by using Blue Marble Selr. It can also be used on sensitive skin as well.

If you have any questions or comments please feel free to contact me!

MY FAVORITE THINGS

My favorite thing this month is THE FLIP HD camcorder. I love how it is small enough to fit in your pocket but it is 8GB giving you up to 120 minutes of video memory.

Some electronics require some sort of college degree to just use the thing, but not this one. One touch record and playback.

You can use the HGMI output for instant viewing on your television or you can edit your movies with the built-in movie making software, just hook it up to your computer with the pop up USB jack!

YouTube here I come!

noreply@blogger.com (Candace Corey) — Sun, 12 Apr 2009 16:48:00 +0000

I am not really what you call a sports fanatic. I like to play sports but I don't normally watch them but I just might have to start though. This month I did grooming for the Wheaties campaign featuring Kevin Garnett of the Boston Celtics. Before the shoot I was instructed to be ready to only have minutes to groom him, so I brought 2 assistants with me to ensure that I could keep things moving quickly and smoothly.

By the time he came to the photo shoot...

Beauty Questions

Beauty question: "tell a easy way to make my nail grow pretty and nice, and even and to look nice without a french manicure"- from Amnah in Karachi.

Answer:
Start with taking vitamins and supplements to give your body the needed nutrients to produce healthier nails. Vitamin A and B are two that can help make nails stronger but you can go to a pharmacy or health foods store to get a multi-vitamin for nails that will include various nutrient for better nails.

You can also change your hand lotion to one that helps both skin and nails. Vaseline Hand & Nail Lotion has specific ingredients to target the extra damaging effects that your hands and nails endure daily. In 2 weeks your skin and nails will be softer and stronger.

Next month will be more beauty answers so keep sending me those questions!

MY FAVORITE THINGS

My favorite thing this month is a lovely scent called "Vanilla & Anise" by Jo Malone. The fragrance starts off from the rare vanilla orchid of Madagascar with additional notes of citrus, clove, white amber vanilla bouron absolute and tonka bean.

I love how it isn't over powering yet gives a statement of elegance and sophistication. This flirty fragrance is perfect for a day of shopping with the girls, yet sexy enough for a dinner for two.

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noreply@blogger.com (Candace Corey) — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 03:24:00 +0000

On March 7th my team and I had the previledge of working on the Women's Empowerment Series event. As the featured celebrity makeup artist for the event I was able to do makeup on another featured guest, best selling author Nikki Turner. She has been a best seller on several books, being featured in Essence and USA Today, and has been labled the "Queen of Hip Hop Lit". She was so cool she gave me copies of all of her books and even signed one of my copies!

Other guests at the event were Jennifer Hudson who performed various songs, celebrity HGTV designer Vern Yip who gave home tips, and 'America's Next Top Model' model Taccara who was the host for the fashion show.

Beauty Questions

Beauty question: "I am going to apologize for my ignorance up front, but I'm going to still ask the question. I have a bi-racial grand daughter almost 2 yrs old. I can't seem to find pants or jeans that fit her her little figure. The ones I buy do not cover her butt. Being in the fashion industry I wondered if you know of any brands that might fit her better. Any guidance you might have would be greatly appreciated."- from Deb in Iowa.

Answer: I do makeup artistry and beauty direction so I'm not a guru at clothing by any means but when my kids were little I would go to stores like WalMart because I knew they would grow out of things so quickly, so I focused more on cost then anything else, but you need more options.

Go to stores that are a bit more chic and give you more options of size, fit and cut of clothing. Start in stores like Target, which have designers like Isaac Mizrahi and Mossimo, then try stores like The Children's Place, Limited Too and Gap Kids. You can find the same variety that you love as an adult for kids. Gap Kids even has a skinny jean for little kids.

Osh Kosh B'Gosh is another store to consider because they have a guarantee on their clothes. So if it tears or rips you can come in and get another one. You need that for childrens clothing!

If you can't find the exact fit, go with the best fit you can get and give her room to grow then go to the dry cleaners or a seamstress and have them taken in. As she grows you can get them taken back out again without having to buy more clothing....saves you money and she looks stylist.

Even consignment shops or thrift stores can be a great place to find what you are looking for. I suggest you go to stores located in neighborhoods that the fashionista or artsy people seem to go so you can have more opportunities to find the designer lables, unique pieces and a higher quality of clothing. The clothes will also be more up to date and less worn. See!.....good question!

Even if you don't think your question is a good one...keep asking!

MY FAVORITE THINGS

I was doing makeup for a TV show and one of the cast members said she was going to quickly brush her teeth since we just finished lunch. I said "ok" but wondered why she was still standing in front of me looking in her purse, since we would have to start shooting again. Then she pulled out this pack of individually sealed mini toothbrushes. I was so surprised without even thinking I blurted out "what in the world is that?!....a mini toothbrush?!"

"Try it!" she said as she laughed at skepticism, "They're great and you don't need water". I said I would try it but I actually stuck the package in my pocket deciding it was a waste of time. A week later I was running late and jumped in the car to get ready to go to a photo shoot and realized that I forgot to brush. Looking down on the dash in my car I saw that mini toothbrush, still sitting in a sealed pack where I ditched them, and decided to finally try them or else I might put everyone in a coma from my bad breath. OMG!! These little things really work! Not only did it give me fresh breath but it also gave me that just brushed feeling...without the sink!

So I was forced to admit it...... she was right..and I now keep some in my car, makeup case (because everyone on set always thinks I am the drugstore) and in my personal bag which is especially great for days when my kids forget to brush.

I LOVE them!...now they just need to have a recycling system for them. lol!

noreply@blogger.com (Candace Corey) — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 06:42:00 +0000

If you love a good makeover then you will love the show Peter Perfect. It is about a celebrity hair stylist, Peter Ishkhan, going to business owners and helping them to redo the look of their business and themselves to help them grow. Well it is now season 2 of Peter Perfect and I was able to work with the crew on the Brewing Up Success episode. You can see a clip from the show by clicking onto one of the images!

The day started with Peter going through their business to see what needed to be adjusted to give their business the pazazz it was lacking. He adjusted the paint color, layout and various decorations. When he was finished it look fun and sophisticated without looking over the top. It is amazing what a little bit of tweeking can do.

Everyone knows you only have one chance to make a first impression so now it was time for the business owners for a head to toe makeover. He started with their clothing. Before they looked nice, but a little too casual to look like they owned the establishment but he didn't want them to feel uncomfortable. So he went with various clothes that not only looked good on their body type but felt good to wear through out the day.

Next was the hair. Since Peter has a successful salon in Los Angeles with celebrity clients, he knews exactly what to do to make their hair look like a million bucks! He cut and colored each person's hair to not only look chic but to also be easy to maintain according to their individual lifestyle.

After their hair was complete it was time to add the finishing touches....makeup! Even though Katy Eyer is Peter's personal makeup artist and is the one that appears on the show, in reality she is swamped with making sure Peter looks camera perfect at all times while he spends his busy day with business redesignes and hair styling. It is a lot of work to be on set AND be offset doing makeovers at the same time.... so that is where I come in! While Katy stays on set taking care of Peter, I take the girls to the makeup room in the back to give them a new look.

First I prepped their skin and gave them beauty tips that they could use in their daily lives. Then I created a makeup look to enhance each person's unique features and personal beauty style. Once complete they were rushed back on set to shoot other sections of their makeover. This gave me time to explain my makeup application and tips to Katy so she was prepared to know to say in front of the camera for the 'makeup tip' segment of the show.

Then voila! a new store, a new look and a new style!....all in 2 days! Thats the magic of TV!

Beauty Questions

Now that I am getting so busy I'm only able to feature one beauty question per month. I know....I know! I'm sorry. But keep writing me and I'll still keep answering you back!

Beauty question: "Hi Candace,I saw a video of yours describing different sunless tanners used by celebrity clients. I have tried a few sunless tanners and was wondering if you would recommend one for darker skin tones. I have tried the St.tropez and like that, but because I already have a darker tone I need a tanner with a darker result. I would greatly appreciate if you could recommend a something. Thank you"- from Ambika in UK.

Answer:
One of my favorite self tanners is Sun Sauce. Since you are in London, the easiest way for you to get it is online at http://www.sunsauce.com/. I like it because it glides on your skin smoothly to hydrate and enrich the skin with vitamins while it gives you a deep dark tan that never looks orange. It is so popular it was even used on the tv show "Dancing With The Stars". Make sure you exfoliate before you use a self tanner, and clean your palms immediately afterward, so you don't give away your secret!

Next month will be more beauty answers so keep sending me those questions!

MY FAVORITE THINGS

My favorite thing this month is actually a candle. Surprised?...me too! I love candles, I've always have but when I took a whiff of The Healthy Candle by Lavanilla Labratories, I couldn't help myself. It smells like vanilla with a touch of coconut. Not only did it smell good, it is also good for you?.....yep! that's what I said good for you!

The candle is all natural candle with no parrifin, which is actually bad for you because it is petroleum-based. The American Lung Association even confirmed that the toxins that are released upon burning is as harmful as second-hand tobacco smoke. Yuck!

So now you see why I LOVE it!