The Dollface Double-take for Halloween!

They say imitation is the highest form of flattery. Normally this statement annoys me from the view of being original. My beauty counterpart, the incredible Lindsay Nix, made me a true believer by surprising me with my very own parody! The moment she opened the door to greet us, I was in a complete stage of shock & awe! There “I” stood before me with all the finishing details perfectly in place. Lindsay even worked with my husband, Josh, to add personal touches.

What made this so incredibly flattering and truly the highest complement, was the attention to detail. Josh & Lindsay did not disappoint! They designed my makeup look complete with tattoo coverage using Temptu’s Body Camo. Lindsay is very fair… seriously… I think the proper shade is translucent. She transformed herself from her usual porcelain princess into a Puerto Rican Dollface!

We are like peas & carrots, the best of friends, & it’s always “peanutbutta jelly time”. We are typically laughing until it hurts or working on our master plan of taking over the beauty world. She is also the BEST in the hair biz with the track record to prove it. She also knows her way around a makeup kit. With that being said, no one else could’ve pulled off the feat of becoming “Dollface”.

From the extra large set bag (which looks like a gigantic fanny pack), art brushes, a feather fascinator, & my preferred ¾ sleeve shirt. Lindsay even worked with fab designer & our dear friend, Brooke Atwood, to create a custom made vest, which has become a signature part of our brand. She used my makeup, paying very close attention to every nuance, and completely nailed it!

Lindsay is also one of the most genuine people you will ever meet with the biggest heart. She gave me a priceless gift, and I’m sure I’ll continue to giggle about it for years to come!

Thank you, Lindsay! I love you <3

Anne Hathaway's Red Lipstick in Batman!

I have tried my very best to do research for the "look breakdown" for Anne Hathaway's red lipstick from the new batman movie.  Not one face chart or recommendation has hit the internet, only guesstimations.  I'm adding my own interpretation to pot for one of the orginal Dollface brides from 2009 named, Lilah.  

The color combination I chose is from Nars (!): 

 Lip Liner in Jungle Red $22, described as "classic red" + Pure Matte Lipstick in Resuvio $25, describled as a full bodied red.  I have both in my kit & absolutely adore them!  First line your lips and feather in the lips.  Add the matte lipstick over for the WOW punch! I hope this help you in finding your ravishing red! <3- Jules  

Sneak Peeks: Part 2

As promised, here are a few more shots from our creative projects!  If you missed Part 1, tune in here!  

Sneak Peeks: Part 1

Team Dollface has been very busy since late February working with top photographers, fantastic models, & our upcoming makeup line "Jules".  We completed 10 full photo shoots and are now in the long process of sorting over 12,000 images with more on the way!  We'll be showcasing each shoot on our fab new website that is coming soon.  In the meantime, I wanted to give you guys a little taste of what we're working on. Thank you for your patience while we are under construction.  We are very excited to finally get the new site completed.

Below are a few sneaks of my work from a few of the shoots.  I'll do a follow up blog with more models and photographers!  Our very talented artist, Jordan, was along side me creating her own amazing looks.  You can see some of the magic she created here: Jordan's Gallery.  Jordan is also now available for 2012 bookings and weddings!

The photos below can be found on our Facebook fan page (please Like!) and on our Pinterest board, please follow &

Enjoy! Love, Jules

 

Your Guide to BB Creams

I've been getting a lot of questions about BB Creams, so let's hit the highlights of this magic cream!

What does BB even mean and what does it do?

• "BB" stands for "blemish balm" or "beauty balm" which is a all-in-one skin cream, foundation, & concealer.  It was developed in Germany for patients who were having skin procedures or laser treatments.  Korean beauty companies took the BB creams to the next level by making it super affordable and effective.  
• BB creams work just like a tinted moisturizer and many have SPF in the formulations.  You can find some with heavier coverage that can take the place of foundation.  

Benefits of the BB:

• It's a multi-tasking moisturizing primer that makes your skin look flawless instantly.  It moisturize, primes, perfects, controls oil, and protects your skin from free radicals. Formulated with emollients and optical pearl pigments, a glow or dewy look.  They also help to maintain moisture on the surface of the skin for a smooth appearance.  

Should I jump on the BB bandwagon?

• Most men/women in the US have fallen in love with this product, and chances are you will too!
• This is a great option is you aren't a fan of "makeup" or if you only use a tinted moisturizer.  
• It's great for oily-combination skin types since it controls oil as well. 
• Save steps in your makeup routine! 
• Many women feel their skin is more radiant and in better condition after using the BB creams over time.

Reasons you may not love it:

• Since this was geared towards Asian women, the color range is very small.  Finding your perfect shade may be difficult if you aren't "beige".  Smashbox offers 5 shades ranging from light to dark. Clinique has 3 shades ranging from very fair to medium.
• If you have drier skin, this may not provide enough moisture for you.

BB Creams Brands:

• International sites include Sasa.com, GMarket.com, and iMomoko.com. Korean cosmetic brand, Etude House, is US friendly. Popular brands of BB creams include BRTC, Dr. Jart, Skin79, and Missha.  
• You can also find a few brands on Sephora 
• You can find all brands on Amazon for the fastest comparison shopping!

Let us know how you feel about BB creams by commenting or by joining our interactive Facebook page!

Love, Jules

*Photo provided by "I'm a beauty geek.com"