Oh fall you are the bearer of all great things- The September Issue, hot apple cider, pumpkin spiced lattes and of course….. the beginning of a new bi-weekly series featuring The Beauty Council. Who is The Beauty Council you might ask? Well let me introduce you- The Beauty Council is a curated, diverse group of beauty and lifestyle bloggers that decided to get together and bring readers a new take on beauty. Two times a month- The Beauty Council will showcase some of our faves ranging from recreating our favorite celebrity looks, beauty showdown challenges, guest posting and much more. Basically The Beauty Council will be bringing you ALL things beauty. Looking for your favorite Fall Trends? We are ahead of you. Looking to update your beauty wardrobe? We have you covered! So sit back, relax and get ready for the first of many great posts to come, it is time I introduce you all to – The Beauty Council Takes On The VMA’s…
First things first, let me just say I am a HUGE fan of award shows, especially the Pre-Show’s- I know what you’re thinking… Why is that your favorite part Jamie and not the performances or the classic moments of the show? Hello #academyawardselfie, for me something about watching the celebs walk down the carpet is just amazing. All the glitz and glam, celebrities showcasing amazing beauty trends, fashion forward looks and seriously all things glamorous. This year the trends were simple- gorgeous skin with a bit of #iwokeuplikethis makeup, bright lips ranging from pink to red or taking a simple approach with a glossy nude and smokey eye a la J.Lo style. All the stars this year were killing it with their amazing trends on the red carpet. Now I am always one to steer clear of red lips especially since I am a very nude lippie person- but hey it is time to get out of my comfort zone. So when it came time to pick my VMA’s look I wanted to replicate, it was a NO-brainer because honestly even being the red lippie avoider, I seriously couldn’t get enough of Rita Ora’s classic yet sexy look. Rita shined on the red carpet with her sexy red gown with a high slit, a gorgeous mani on her nails, and a classic bombshell red lip. I am obsessed with this look all way down to channeling the semi slicked back, retro glam blonde hair. Soooooo for today’s look, I am going to bring you my inspiration of Rita Ora’s MTV VMA’s look– let me know what you all think…
THE INSPIRATION: RITA ORA:
THE LOOK:
When I sit and think about what I love most about Rita’s look it seems to be that everything is simple, classy and fierce. She has a perfect red lip, her skin is simple and glowing, while the eyes are highlighted ever so softly and enhanced with loads of lashes and a fierce brow. In order to obtain simple yet glowing skin, I grabbed my full coverage yet feels like skin trusty foundation stick by Kevyn Aucoin. I warmed it up on the back of my hands and massaged in a bit of Clarins Lotus Oil. After listening to Scott Barnes and his trick to obtaining a flawless base, I knew that this trick was the way to go. Hydrating the skin, locking in moisture all while providing a long-lasting flawless base. A light dust of MAC Cosmetics Mineralized Skin Finish Natural for a slight bit of extra protection and locked in staying power. Score! For the eyes I kept it simple- a sheer, glowing wash of Milani Cosmetics Bella Eyes Eyeshadow in Bella Sand a few coats of lash lengthening mascara such as MAC Sculpt Lash or Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara, a light lining of black liner tight against the lash line to add some volume, and a few individual lashes amongst the lash line, sporadically placed to get some extra va-va-voom. For the lips- two reds made one perfect red. BITE Beauty x JCrew Matte Creme Lip Colour in Lola mixed with MAC Cosmetics Lady Danger to add the perfect pinch of orange-ish red to the mix. Leaving lips creamy, orange-y red with staying power for days. Brows are given some oomph with a bit of help from Hourglass Cosmetics Arch Brow Pencil or Anastasia Beverly Hills Dipbrow Pomade. Hair was straightened and slicked back on the sides, held in place by a few bobby pins all adding a bit of a retro glam vibe to the look. The lips, the lashes, the brows and the hair- all applied and voila- channeling my inner Rita Ora.
While I don’t ever think I will steer away from my usual ever so slightly dewy complexion, and my neutral lip- I will for sure be adding a bit more color into the mix. Something about red lipstick just screams… I am bring SEXY back!!
Who was your favorite look at the MTV VMA’s? What did you think of the first makeup look from The Beauty Council?
Check out the rest of THE BEAUTY COUNCIL TAKE ON THE VMA’S LOOKS BELOW:
Citizens of Beauty says
such a stunning look on you!
jamie @makeuplifelove says
Thanks girl :)
Brianna G. says
LOVE this look on you! So perfect! That coral lip… Fierce!!
jamie @makeuplifelove says
I totally stepped out of my comfort zone, but I am loving it. I really really want that Kylie Jenner lip you had. BEAUTIFUL!!
Cosmetics Aficionado says
Gorgeous recreation! Red lips look awesome on you!
jamie @makeuplifelove says
Thanks girl. I am obsessed over that fierce pink lip on you. Simply amazing!!!
BTBAshley says
Stunning! You really, REALLY pulled it together girl!
jamie @makeuplifelove says
Thanks girl :)
FabZilla_Kath says
Fabulous! Red lips are sooo sexy!
jamie @makeuplifelove says
Thanks girl. I agree. Red lips are sooo sexy and classy! :)
Heather says
So pretty, you rocked this !
jamie @makeuplifelove says
Thanks girl. I was totally nervous. But I love our link up. Everyone looked amazing. And that Julianne Hough look you #werked it simply stunning!
Allison @neversaydiebeauty says
I have no idea who Rita Ora is but you look fab! Love those red lips on you, Jamie! And as always, you’re writing is incredible! (What do you do for a living? Are you a writer?)
jamie @makeuplifelove says
Awwww thanks Allison. I wish I was a writer for a living. I work in the utility business by day. But my dream would be to be a writer. :)
Allison @neversaydiebeauty says
you certainly have got the chops for it! Hopefully some day! I’d love the read the reports you write for the utility biz; they must be something!
Brooke @ Blushing Noir says
I love the red lip!
jamie @makeuplifelove says
Thanks girl :)
Honeygirlk says
I love it girl – I love it! Your look is so fierce… smokin’ hot!
jamie @makeuplifelove says
Thanks girl. Your look was super fierce, I love love love it!!
Grow It Girl says
I love the look. You are serving some major face!
Beyond Beauty Lounge says
Great job on this look. A fierce brow and a bold lip, perfect!
Amber says
This is such a classy look! Great job! <3
Jessica Patterson says
beautiful! you totally rocked the brows and the eyes!