Interview with Napolean of Napolean Perdis Make Up

Hi Guys!

You have now seen my interviews with Makeup Artist Jemma Kidd
http://lovelo.wordpress.com/2011/05/27/my-interview-questions-for-makeup-artist-jemma-kidd/
, and Petra Strand of Pixi Make up
http://lovelo.wordpress.com/2011/05/25/interview-with-petra-strand-of-pixi-make-up/
 .

The interview I have to share with you today is with Napolean of Napolean Perdis Makeup, make up artist and creator of the famous line! You can find his products in Target stores and on the website:
http://www.napoleonperdis.com/US/Home.aspx

Here is my interview with Napolean:

1. How do you get your inspiration for
your spring/summer collections?

 

My inspiration stems from a
range of places: my family, friends, fashion, music, art and interior design.
But while my eye is focused on trends and popular culture, I’m always committed
to translating the directional into the doable each season. Women always want
wearable and that’s always top of mind.  

2. What is your favorite spring/summer
2011 trend?

A bold
lipstick. Lipstick is very much back and it’s the quickest way to create a
super-glam look. Try a ravishing red like NP Set Lipstick in Madrid. The
pigment-rich color promises to stay put even as the temps start to rise. Try my
beauty trick and line with a pencil after – not before — you’ve applied
lipstick to create a more natural and defined lip look.

3. As a creative person, what are some
other creative things you like to do?

I’ve always
loved to travel. It could be a weekend getaway to my home in Palm Spring or a
trip abroad to Malaysia or Prague, I’m always fascinated by different cities
and I love to seek out the beautiful architecture, art and history – it really
inspires me.

 

4. What is your top beauty tip? It can be
anything.  

 

Mascara, mascara,
mascara! It’s a beauty godsend and
instantly brightens up the eyes and frames the rest of your look. I say apply mascara three times during: A coat
right after foundation and concealer, one following eye shadow application and
once more after lipstick. Make sure you get the brush
right into the base of the lashes for added definition.

 Thank you so much Napolean!

Love,

Lauren

 

 

 

 

Color, Color, Color …Inspirational Photos

Hi Girls and Guys!

I am so lucky to have so many amazing friends and people who read my blog posts. Keep telling me what you love, and I will keep writing as often as possible. If you didn’t see, yesterday, I posted an interview I did with makeup artist Jemma Kidd!
http://lovelo.wordpress.com/2011/05/27/my-interview-questions-for-makeup-artist-jemma-kidd/
 

This is unrelated to my post yesterday, but I wanted to show you some photos I found that make me want to wear color all the time! Here are some inspirational “color” photos .

These images just SCREAM Spring and Summer…they put me in the mood for COLOR!

Love,

Lauren

My Interview Questions for Makeup Artist Jemma Kidd

Hi Guys!

A couple of days ago I shared with you my interview with Petra Strand of Pixi Makeup. The fabulous thing is…I had an opportunity to ask some other makeup artist and hair stylists some of those same questions.

The interview  I want to share with you today is with Makeup Artist, Jemma Kidd. I asked her four questions I wanted to know…enjoy!

Jemma,

1. How do you get your inspiration for your spring/summer collections? 

I’m inspired by so many things: fashion, film, books, art, nature, different cultures, people, photography… the list is endless! London is also a constant source of inspiration. Just walking through the streets you’re exposed to so many different styles and influences.

 

2. What is your favorite spring/summer 2011 trend?

There’s no escaping the trend for bold, bright lip colour this spring/summer. Lips were making a statement on the catwalks in an array of tutti-frutti shades; from juicy pink pouts at Jil Sander and Diane von Furstenberg to tangerine hues that looked good enough to eat at Marni. This season, the finish is all-important too – think matte with crisp, well-defined edges – so dig out your lip liner! Pair with polished skin and just a slick of mascara for effortless elegance.

 

3. As a creative person, what are some other creative things you like to do?

If I wasn’t a make-up artist, I would have loved to have been an artist. It’s difficult to find the time to paint now though – I had twins 18 months ago, so when I’m not working, every spare moment is spent enjoying time with my babies and my husband at our home in the country.

 

4. What is your top beauty tip? It can be anything.  

Some lipsticks look fantastic in the tube, but look very different once applied, due to the natural pink colouring of the lips. To counteract this, dab a touch of foundation over lips to neutralise the colour, then apply your lipstick on top. You’ll get the true shade that way, which is especially important if you’re recreating this season’s ‘statement lip’ trend.

Thank you SO much Jemma!

Jemma Kidd is sold at Target stores…here is the website:
http://www.jemmakidd.com/

Love, Lauren