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Your Season to Shine
How to look like a celebrity for every occasion this summer BY KAYLEE WILSON
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fter creating hair and makeup for celebrities on movie sets, in editorial closets and behind-the-scenes at runway shows for 15 years, I made the big jump from Los Angeles to Nashville. I now have the pleasure of caring for the radiant women here as a hair and makeup artist, hair colorist and extension specialist at Spoke & Weal, as well as continuing my freelance work on sets and shoots. At the moment, I’m also in the final stages of launching my website (@honeyguidebeauty), where I plan to share all of the latest beauty and wellness secrets, tips and products that I trust daily. As my career and home base have shifted, I’ve slowly discovered a different approach to beauty. I both practice and teach healthy beauty habits to demonstrate moving towards the ‘best self’. I believe my primary job is to help others to embrace self-care. There is a natural sort of sexiness that develops with the confidence that comes from knowing how and when to highlight your best features. Through my work, I encourage clients to always be exploring new ways to update their look and routine with simple techniques. In this column, I’m sharing discoveries on styles, solutions and saving-grace products to tackle beauty challenges this season. From day parties to big nights and dream vacations, there are little secrets for always being on top of your beauty game.
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Galas, Charity Balls & Red Carpets If you attend several annual events that attract a certain social set in any city, somehow you become a ‘regular’ in terms of media coverage and impressions made on fellow attendees. One issue that seems to be relevant locally is women who make significant investments in their attire for big events, but without considering changing their hair, makeup and accessories to truly create an image with impact. We all love to swoon over Hollywood’s best dressed on award show carpets, but most people don’t consider just how easily anyone can look truly pulled-together and on-trend with a little effort. Instead of your typical ‘look’ when
it comes to hair and makeup, be openminded about shaking things up a bit. Check out the latest styles and book a consultation in advance with a makeup artist and/or hair stylist. Bring your dress and jewelry so that necklines and skin can be considered and let the experts weigh in on taking your grand entrance to a higher level in terms of style. Sometimes, the best method (pre-consultation) is to start with a muse. Bring a vision board of looks that you like and collaborate with a professional to achieve your own version. Below are two versions of grand affair looks based on celebrity favorites that can serve as foundations for direction.
The Runway Vamp The look that says high-fashion and strong style in a big way When you want to reflect fashion-model perfection, consider pigment-rich eyeshadow formulas (Les 4 Ombres Chanel is a great one) and a Bordeaux-style lip. I like Jam Generation G from Glossier. To get the look right, push on the details and do something unexpected with your hair. A low-set chignon with a strong part or precise knotted updo work well and let your face own the impact.
