so, in celebration of the fact that olay is the official beauty sponsor of this year’s emmy awards (airing this sunday on fox, i believe), they’ve oh-so-kindly offered to give five of my darling readers a full-size bottle of olay definity eye illuminator! seriously, i just adore the peeps over at olay – they’re super sweet, and have totally converted me to their products. i’ve already told you all how much i adore this product, so i’m really excited that some of you are going to get a chance to try it out…for free!
and, in the spirit of red carpet glamour, i thought i’d share a few makeup/beauty tips, tricks and trend predictions from bruce grayson, who is the head of the makeup department for the emmy awards. can’t get much more expert than that, i think. he recently did a press Q&A about the overall look he’s expecting to see at the emmys, and i thought it was worth sharing.
Q: What major beauty trend do you expect to see on the runway this year?
A: This year I predict that the emphasis will be on the lips, rather than the eyes. Lipstick is back in a big way and I think we’ll be seeing lots of moisture matte formulas and glossy formulas. Lip stains blotted down in shades of plum or red will be the “it” colors. But don’t discount the eyes; they’ll be soft and beautiful, simply framed with false lashes instead of heavy liner.
Q: Clothing or Makeup: Which Comes First?
A: Wardrobe always influences makeup, like using matte red lips with a 50s vintage gown. Sometimes a hair style will force a makeup artist to choose a single focal point on the face, like the lips, if the hair style includes bangs that cover the eyes.
Q: What are some of your all-time favorite techniques and must-have products?
A: Thin translucent foundations and powders that allow natural even skin tone to be seen are key. Blotting papers to take down shine are a great alternative to power build-up, and Kleenex on-hand for the occasional teary eye are a must. I always keep cream blush nearby because it blends right into the skin and looks natural, along with false lashes to frame the eyes without using liner.
now sure, i’m not exactly headed for the red carpet any time soon (but if i were, i would so want to wear the dress at right….sigh!), but i always love getting new ideas for makeup – it’s so easy to fall into a rut where you’re doing the same things every day. in fact, i recently dressed up for an evening out, asked my hubs what he thought of my makeup, and he said “it’s your regular ‘going out’ makeup – it looks fine.” ugh….men.
anyway, on to the freebies! to enter, just drop a comment (must be on this post), and make sure you include your name, of course – i’ll choose my five winners at random. check back next week and i’ll reveal the winners!
How exciting! 🙂
Oooh – fun! Count me in! 😉
Donna
Ok, I’ve been looking for some good eye stuff. And if you say it’s fabulous, then I’ll believe you!
Faith
Great giveaway, B! How fun 😀
Hi Becki! Sounds great! Hope all is well!!
Katie Kurucz
Great tips! I love this blog!
~Amanda
pick me pick me!
-Tina
I didn’t know you had a blog! I’m so excited to catch up and read it all!
Ashley
Very cool, Becki!
-Blair
Please pick me!
I’ll join in the race for the freebies! I love freebies – especially when they are super cool and loved by Becki! 🙂
I’m totally in need of a new eye product like that! Your blog is fabulous, by the way!
-Heather
Great idea!
Oh fun blog! I agree with you — that dress to the right is FABULOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!! I wish I had that body to fit into it and somewhere to wear it to though! : P
My eyes need help – enter me please!
I’ve been looking for a new eye cream…
Great Blog… I just found it today. Can’t wait to read more. Thanks! Kala
love your blog.
-Danielle J.
Fun! I love Oil of Olay! Thanks.
Love your blog. You have great taste! I love Orla Kiely and am psyched about her new leather items
This sounds awesome!
This article was great!
Yea! I better win one!
I’m a huge fan of all the Olay products, they’re perfect for everyone/anyone looking to acheive the natural glow
I’m back in school, which means no money for beauty, which means yay for one of my fave blogs doing a give away.
Sarah H.
I hope I win!! (My eyes are looking a little tired lately!!)
– Alison
I’m very curious how a “moisture matte formula” works! Sounds powerful. 😉
lol- now you get 26 posts?
How fun to find your blog! I was wondering what you had been up to. Hope you are well!
Oh, yay! Nice contest, thanks.
Adrien
I heart Olay products. I have attempted to switch away from their daily facials but my skin will have none of that nonsense!
Always willing to try out a new eye cream!
I would love to pamper myself with a new skin product. My husband and I are putting in a patio, ourselves. Supposed to save money and be a bonding experience. Do you know what that does to you? My nails are shot, my knees and elbows are all scraped up, pedicure?….that is ruined. All I have that is not bumped, bruised and abused is my face. Please help.
ooh la la! thanks for the tips etc!
-Valerie
I have worked my way through a multitude of eye creams in the past 6 months looking for the one that works for me…I’d love to try the one you recommend so highly!
I would love to win this product! I want to find a good product that doesn’t cost and arm and a leg. I’ve tried some of their other products and I like the result.
I need it the most…. -Janessa’s mom
what a FUN blog!
hope i’m not too late!
I think I did it this time! This is fun! (Becki, you really are the greatest!) – I forgot my name. 🙂
Sara Gayer