I Just Want to be Tan!

Special events usually require getting fancy and wearing a dress-it also means there's going to be a lot of pictures so those memories can last forever! With that being said...I like my skin to be a bit more golden when I have parties to attend.  

Here's what I did to enhance my skin's tone to look like I spent the week in the Bahamas... 

 REMEMBER TO ALWAYS EXFOLIATE FIRST!! 

1. Two days before my event, I used Bare Minerals Faux Tan Body Sunless Tanner 

2. The night before the event, I used Dr. Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Glow Pads 

3. The day of the event, I mixed Nars Laguna Body Illuminator ( Or face) with my body lotion 

 ...ALWAYS hydrate the skin with a moisturizer to ensure the skin looks dewy and healthy!

Hair by Danielle Derksen 

My hair has visited every trend...and while highlights around my face warm up my skin the Hubby prefers my hair rich and dark (which makes me feel more pale). 

Danielle did a subtle balayage technique on my head this week-and I've never felt sexier! 

It's timeless. I love it. He loves it. 

BareMinerals Marvelous Moxie Lipgloss-Game Changer

There are a few colors that may remind you of tropical paradise like teals, yellows, and corals. Those colors will always compliment the skin and give the illusion of a deeper tan! 

1. Great Nail colors to enhance the skin tone include white, coral, and bronze, and gold/yellow.

2. Lips and cheeks are another way to amp up your tan... I would use anything with a warm undertone! Think yellow/orange or red/orange undertones as well as warm browns (not cool browns that look more mauve). 

False Lashes by Ardell 

 When I use false lashes I always grab black! I never thought to change it up with my falsies and use brown! It's softer and more day time appropriate (great for a girlfriend's bridal or baby shower).

It's also a great way to warm up my skin

because...

it pulled out a little bit of green in my hazel eyes! 

BareMinerals Marvelous Moxie Lipstick - Go the Distance

Hope you enjoy a few tips on how to appear more tan with no sun involved! 

xoxo

Priscilla Francine 

p.s

I'm kinda obsessed with BareMinerals NEW Moxie launch!! Such an aaaaaaaaaah-mazing product all around... texture, pigment, wear-ability, ingredients, application/containers!!! I can go on. So stay tuned to see the 15 colors I carry in my purse everyday. Seriously, I would be devastated if my purse was stolen...

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How to achieve Taylor's Daytime Look:

1. Prep skin with BareMinerals Buxom Divine Goddess Luminizer, concentrating the product under the eye area and onto the cheeks... use whats left around the lips and on the tops of the brows with your fingers.
2. Correct any darkness under the eyes with Giorgio Armani's Master Corrector and conceal with Estee Lauder's Double Wear Concealer.
3.  Perfect the skin using Christian Dior's Airflash. Learn how to apply it here.
4. Set any oily areas (mainly the T-Zone and under the chin) with a loose translucent powder.
5. Pink Blush always offers a youthful look, I used BareMinerals Ready Blush in The Tease to create structure and add some life to the complexion.
6. Eyebrows were a main focus for this styled video. I lined the brow with Dior's Universal Brow Styler and than set  the brow with Bobbi Brown's Brow kit for a softer, yet fuller look.
7. The eyes were clean and fresh, using only neutral tones from Dior's 5 Couleurs Pallette, Incognito.
8. Always match your blush's undertone with your lip color's undertone: Taylor is wearing Pink Plaid by MAC.

How to achieve Taylor's Luxury Event/Evening Look:

1. Take the first look from day to night by adding just a few extra steps!!!
2. Add drama to the eyes, and channel the 1960's with a winged liner... learn step by step here! Also, add a beige/taupe blending color in the crease. This will add a nice soft shadow to compliment the liner.
3. Apply False Lashes for extra oomph!
4. Tone down the pink blush with a little bit of foundation...and use a soft matte bronzer for a contoured look. Highlight the top of the cheekbones for a subtle glow using BareMinerals Flawless Radiance.
5. Blot your lips, and go for a nude! I created my own color mixing together a couple of glosses to achieve this peachy-nude. The main gloss was Feathered (LipTar) by Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics to make it a creamier texture.

Videography: VIDDYON 
Makeup: Priscilla Francine 
Photography: Delbarr Moradi 
Dresses & Earrings: Rent The Runway 

XOXO
Priscilla Francine

The Perfect Red Pout with BareMinerals

The BareMinerals gals reached out to me a few months ago to create a few video tutorials at their offices in San Francisco. Red Lips are so classic, and the perfect way to dress up any look-enjoy my little tips and tricks!

XOXO
Priscilla Francine

Emerald Green

Happy St. Patty's Day!!! In honor of the holiday, I thought I'd share some images from a lovely photoshoot with Photographer Christina Smith. Adding color to your wardrobe is easiest with eyeliner, eyeshadow, or nail polish. If you adore color, apply it to the entire lid-and soften the crease with a neutral blending color. Go easy on the cheeks and lips! If color is a bit scary for ya, just line the bottom lash line! Try amping it up with a bold lip!!

Candles by Type.lites // wardrobe Styling by Jackie Rose // hair and Makeup by Priscilla Francine

xoxo
Priscilla Francine

Makeup on The Runway {Sarah Seven}

This years Lab Event was glamorous and full of lots of inspiring ideas-it exceeded all my expectations yet again. I had the pleasure of spending the morning with Julia from Gal Meets Glam, editor Angela Tafoya from Refinery 29, Anne writer at The City Sage, and Krystal writer of This Time Tomorrow. They were our runway models for the event, showing off some glittery pieces designed by Sarah Seven.

The inspiration for the bridal looks were clean skin, lined eyes and full lashes, bold lips, and top knots for the hair. It was a long day, so I used alot of primers and hairspray to ensure the girls looked like perfection for the entire party! I'd love to see more brides attempt this look this year-it's girly, refreshing, and fun!!! Of course, these looks are great for a night out with girlfriends-or even for a romantic dinner for Valentines!

Julia writer of Gal Meets Glam

Julia writer of Gal Meets Glam

Angela editor at Refinery 29

Krystal writer of This Time Tomorrow

Anne writer of The City Sage

Julia writer of Gal Meets Glam

Products to achieve runway status: 

1. On the Models Skin: Christian Dior Airflash Spray Foundation

2. On the Models Cheeks: Benefit's Dallas

3. On the Models Eyes: Bare Minerals High Shine Eyecolor in Gold Medal

4. On the Models Lips: YSL Rouge Volupte Lipstick

5. On the Models Hair: Pantene Pro-V Anti-Humidity Hairspray


All photos were taken by the talented photographer Em The Gem


I will be posting more images from the Runway on my Facebook page too!

xoxo
Priscilla Francine  

Behind the Scenes

For me, 2013 is all about becoming a better Priscilla. I like to stay busy, and sometimes the hustle and bustle takes over while I am frantically trying to keep up. I got fed up with the hustle and bustle last year, it was silly to live life without really living my life. I have made very drastic changes in my routine because I am serious about seeing improvement... I'm working out every morning, juicing and eating clean, diving into my devotionals, focusing on loving my husband, and making an effort to be there for my friends (and vacation more often). I am truly happy with every change I have made.

Now it's time to push myself further in my career, I will not let anything hold me back to achieve my dreams. So, today marks a new chapter in my life...I am starting esthetician school in a few hours! I have wanted to go for a while now, but for some reason I have never had the time to attend. Today, I am making the time for me.

I fell in love with my career as a Makeup Artist within moments of being hired as a beauty ambassador at Benefit 8 years ago...Painting faces AND helping woman feel confidant and beautiful was my calling. Gradually over the years I have become a huge advocate for skincare. It is the foundation of makeup (no pun intended), with a good skincare routine makeup becomes fun verses a necessity. I love a heavy, smoldering eye...I recommend stepping outside of the box and trying that bold new lip color...but when it comes to skin, I want my clients to shine through. I want them to feel fresh and dewy-not heavy and uncomfortable. I am SO excited to take the next step to help my friends and clients with their skincare concerns.

In the midst of all the craziness with my new schedule, I will be pushing myself creatively too. Stay tuned for ALOT of images within the next months. I have been working with some new photographers, and am so blessed they have entered my life. Each photo-shoot that I have completed, and each that are lined up are quite exciting!! Wow!

Since you know a little more about my life "behind the scenes" I thought it would be appropriate to share a few behind the scene images from my last shoot with 1985 Luke Photography, Danielle Derksen Hair Design, Haute Bride, Sweet Tooth Confections, Got Light?, Lani Elizabeth Fine Design in Flowers, and Milk Glass Vintage Rentals.

Happy Tuesday my loves!

XOXO

Priscilla Francine 

The Lab Event 2013

Tomorrow is the big day! It's a wedding vendors dream-a bridal fair. Not the type of bridal fair with plastic table cloths and outdated inspiration...this is not the type of event where your fiance stands in the corner pleading to leave. Tomorrow is The Lab Event at the Cline Cellars in Sonoma-a bridal fair even married couples should attend just because it's so fun.

This year I will be doing makeup and hair for the runway show...I will post some pictures throughout the event so those who cannot attend feel like they are part of the exciting action. Make sure to follow me on instagram @ priscillafrancinemakeup to see what makeup looks are trending for the modern bride.

Beauty Trends I would like to see for 2013 Brides:

1. Bold Lips!!!  Red, pink, orange...anything somewhat neon. With so many long lasting products on the market now, there is no need to worry about your color transferring to your main man's lips when you are saying your "I dos"

2. Let's overload on the bling!! Statement necklaces galore!

3. The top knot is here to stay, embrace whimsical, messy hair for your wedding day.

4. Bring some color to your special day and try a light blue or even a emerald green nail color.

5. Clean, dewy skin is always my favorite.

6. Bold lashes and intense defined eyeliner.

If you are coming to The Lab Event don't be shy to say "Hello" !!! I'd love to meet new friends!

XOXO
Priscilla