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Summer Makeup Trend - Colour Theory

The temperature is rising, it’s Summer in the City.  We’ve been waiting for months and it’s finally here!
If you’re anything like me you’re probably devouring the fashion magazines and websites right now.  What is the ‘must  have’ fashion piece, shoe, bag and colour this season?  After careful inspection we have chosen our 7 (or for [...]

Ready to bite into True Blood Season 3?

Vampires, shape shifters and fang- bangers…oh my!  If these words are familiar to you,  you’re probably one of the 12 million people counting down the hours before the premiere of True Blood season three.  This quirky, sexy series has captured the attention of women and men, young and old adults.
At the center of the story [...]

Cover FX at the New York Makeup Show!

Well it’s that time of year again… mid-may makeup madness as all artists, aficionados and all-round makeup junkies descended onto the Metropolitan Pavilion in the trendy Chelsea area of New York May 16th and 17th.    The Makeup Show celebrated it’s 5 year anniversary this year with a roster of exhibitors, presenters and workshops that fulfilled [...]

Trend Report Spring/Summer 2010

Just the other day I noticed that the tulip, daffodil and hyacinth bulbs I planted last fall are starting to bloom.  Suddenly my garden has sprung to life with vivid colours of purple, green and white.  Aahh spring time,  I love this time of year!  The warmer weather and longer days encourage us to [...]

Hooray for Bollywood!

Though Bollywood films are mostly known for their musicals containing catchy song-and-dance numbers, lovely scenery and rich, jewel toned saris in opulent fabrics, it’s the visual images of absurdly good looking exotic beauties that captivate us most.  Think of Aishwarya Rai and Freida Pinto.
I’m happy to report that Cover FX has a hand in making [...]

Cover FX on the red carpet at the Grammy Awards

Award season is upon us and Los Angeles is a-flutter with celebs from all corners of the world coming in to see and be seen.  It’s high season for makeup artists, hair and wardrobe stylists and looking spectacular at all times is the order of the day…  So when celebrity makeup artist  Johny Saade contacted [...]

New year, new you! Start with perfect skin.

Do you ever wonder why models and actors always look like they have perfect skin?  While it may be true that people who earn a living in front of the camera might have above-average good looks, perfectly flawless skin is more often created by their makeup artists than by mother nature.  Curious about what their [...]

Happy Holidays from Cover FX

It’s the end of the year, my last post for 2009 and a perfect time to reflect.  I can’t believe how quickly time flys!  2009 was a roller coaster year;  the economic downturn hit most countries, we saw the untimely death of pop icon Michael Jackson,  US President Obama faced a challenging first year in [...]

Are you ready for your HD Closeup?

A great example of Cover FX used for HD photography Makeup by Brodine Rochelle - Milan

It seems everywhere I turn these days the hottest buzz word in makeup is HD!  From blu ray eye makeup to HD cheek colour, the pressure to add HD friendly makeup to our makeup kits is all the rage…
So lets [...]

Sexy celebrity sun-kissed skin

Ah summer! It’s finally in full swing and those of us into fashion (guilty as charged) are pulling out our strappy sandals, sleeveless summer frocks and showing more skin… The need to make sure our face and bodies suit those sexy summer looks of a day on the beach and sultry summer nights [...]