On-Location Bridal & Special Occasion Services

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bridal, bride, Corinne Williams, Dayna Leigh, Houstonian, Kate Block, on-location, wedding

Instead of coming into the shop, occasionally brides prefer us to come to them. Whether it’s in the privacy of their own home, or the comfort of a bridal suite- we can make that happen! It often invokes a feeling of calm, quiet intimacy with her bridesmaids and mother.

Last weekend, bride Robin Ricks, was married at the Houstonian. She and her husband, Aravind, held a Catholic ceremony on Friday and a Hindu ceremony on Saturday.

Senior staff artist, Dayna Leigh, did the makeup for the ceremony on Friday, and was accompanied by senior staff artist, Kate Block, to assist with makeup the following day.

A newly popular trend has been for the videographer to put together a “Same Day Edit” to play during the reception. This video was filmed and put together by T2 Production. Catch Dayna in scenes :19-:31 of the video doing the makeup for the bride! Plus a close-up shot of the brides finished face at :48!

On-location fees for staff artists are $300 (price includes the first face) and $85 for every face thereafter.

On-location fees with Facade owner, Corinne Williams are $500 (including the cost of the first face) and $100 for every face thereafter.

Usually, a minimum of 3 faces is required for each on-location visit.

There are additional charges for travel outside the beltway, bringing an additional artist, and false lashes, if these things are necessary.

The Cat’s MEOW!

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blush, blusher stick, cream blush, eyeliner, face & eye color, gel eyeliner, kitty cat lipstick, lipstick, nail enamel, nail polish, Paul & Joe, Paul & Joe "Glitter", Paul & Joe "Meow", Paul & Joe Spring 2012

We were thrilled when we heard Paul & Joe was going to release their newest Spring Collection in homage to the cat! Not only is the packaging beautiful, but many of the products have patterns pressed in the product itself like paw prints across the lipsticks, and blusher sticks shaped like adorable kitties with top hats and bow-ties!

Many stores are already sold out of some (or all) of these products and because they are limited edition, they cannot be re-ordered.

This collection has gotten rave reviews (and helpful tutorials) all over the web!

We, however, have quite a bit still in stock! In addition to the cute kitschy products, there’s also a brand new star in the collection that we hope will become a permanent member of the Paul & Joe Beaute family– the waterproof Gel liner! We are LOVING this stuff! It comes with it’s own brush and glides on easily. Plus, it truly lasts! We love this for creating a thin line on the upper lashbed and blurring a little with our own LORELEI waterproof pencil. Use a swipe more on the outer corners of the eye as a “dovetail” that will last all night!

Lipstick $20 each

Blusher Stick $28 each

(001 is a beautiful highlighting color to make the nose look a little straighter, highlight tops of cheekbones, or even highlight the brow bone or put in center of lower lip for a little frost and shine)

Nail Enamel $14 each

 

Face & Eye Color Palettes $36 each

Gel Liner $25

Pressed Powder $42

Plus, Corinne ordered the rest of the kitty lipsticks made a couple of months ago so we’ve still got plenty left! Check out our previous post about that here for pictures! Due to the limited availability and the fact that they will never be made again, they are $30 each.

 

We are happy to ship any products throughout Canada and the U.S. If you are interested in ordering, please e-mail us at facadeuptown@aol.com or call the store at 713-552-1545 and ask to speak with Kate or Jason.

You’re so high-brow

Today’s the day to make sure your brows are perfection before Valentine’s! It’s best to do them the day before to ensure there is no residual irritation or redness for your date!

If you missed, our earlier post with our brow expert, Kate’s tips and tricks for achieving brow perfection at home, look at it now, or schedule an appointment with Kate herself!

 

Will U B Ours?

If you haven’t already, please book your “party face” for Valentine’s Day! $65 for staff artists Kate or Dayna, and $75 for owner, Corinne Williams. $25 extra for false lashes.

We’ll make sure you look absolutely dreamy for your sweetheart so you really enjoy your evening!

Every “party face” (or makeup application) begins with a thorough consultation, plus we will prep your skin with the finest skincare available before swathing you in light-weight, long-lasting makeup that leaves you looking like the best version of yourself.

Allowing us to worry about your makeup for you will put those butterflies in your stomach at ease!

Call and book ASAP! 713-552-1545

Nailed it!

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Paul & Joe, Jessica, Nail file, Manicure, Nails, Cuticles, Cuticle Cream, Cuticle Oil, Emery Board

It’s lovely to be able to get a manicure every week or two–but if you’re as hard on your nails as I am, you may need to do your own polish changes between times, or it may not even be worth your time/money at all, and you’d be better off doing it on your own.

First, you’ll want to shape your nails by trimming and filing. We have great emery boards from Jessica and Paul & Joe Beaute($5 each).

After this, you may like to soak your hands in warm sudsy water. If necessary, apply cuticle softener and use cuticle nippers to trim off excess cuticle, or use a cuticle pusher to gently slide back the cuticle.

Dry your hands thoroughly and use an appropriate base coat. Jessica makes one for hard, brittle nails, another for soft nails, one for peeling nails, and another for “regular” nails ($12). Choose one that is appropriate and apply 1 or 2 coats.

Next, apply 2-3 coats of your choice of nail polish color. We have a variety of gorgeous hues from both Paul & Joe, $15 and Jessica, $6.

Wait about 5 to 10 minutes before applying your top coat for maximum shine. The top coat made by Jessica dries quickly and really extends the life of your manicure!

Since you’re no manicurist, you may need to use a pointed q-tip ($10 for a pack of 40 double-ended pointed swabs) dipped in nail polish remover to tidy up the job you’ve done.

Last, but not least, once you are SURE your polish is dry, apply Jessica Cuticle Cream ($5) or Phenomen Cuticle Oil ($6) and gently massage onto cuticles and nail beds.

I recommend doing this step last, because if done before polishing the nail, the oils in these products can actually prevent the polish from adhering as well to the nail which makes your manicure chip sooner.

 

Brush On, Brush Off

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FB#29 Wash Brush, FB#31 tate contour brush, makeup brushes

Knowing which makeup brushes to use can totally change your makeup look. Using three different brushes with the exact same eyeshadow can make the same shade look entirely different.

There are a few rules of thumb–

The larger, fluffier, longer, and softer the bristle, the more diffused the application will be.

The shorter, stiffer, and more compact the bristle, the more intense the application will be.

So for instance, our #29 Wash brush, $35 (Pictured below) has very fluffy soft bristles and will create a very soft application. It’s fabulous for the very first eyeshadow color on your eye OR, alternatively to glaze over the entire eye when you’re finished with a pretty tone. This is NOT the brush to use for smoky techniques, but can be used first for the base shadow color.

Alternatively, the #31 tate brush, $30 (pictured below) is PERFECT for getting the most true intensity from your shadows, with it’s short, dense application it will give you the most contrast. It’s great for creating a beautiful contour or accent on the outer corner of the eye for something sexy and demure. Also, the sable bristle is GREAT to use wet for even more intensity–plus using it damp will prevent dark shadows from falling onto your cheeks and ruining your foundation!

Bright Eyed and Bushy-tailed

Whether your complaints are puffs, under-eye circles, or crows feet–this trick will help your eye gel or cream do a LOT more for you!

Not too long ago, professionals told you to use your ring finger (purportedly the weakest of your fingers) to gently tap eye cream to the delicate skin around the eye.

But studies have proven that this technique isn’t actually the best. Although the tissue around the eye IS in fact, delicate–massage has many benefits. In fact, they’ve been recognized by Hippocrates, the father of medicine, ages ago. Massage even in this area helps drain extra fluids that may be causing puffiness. It also is THE best way to encourage the product to penetrate. The deeper it penetrates, the MORE benefits you will see from it, and the FASTER you will see them too! Especially if you have been ill, tired, had too much to drink the night before, or are suffering from allergies, THIS will help you look fresh and perky!

It doesn’t have to take forever, and you don’t have to make a point of it EVERY time–but next time you’re putting on your eye gel or cream give it a try! You shouldn’t have to use a lot of product, but enough that your fingers will glide (not tug) across your skin. Use your index or middle finger to draw circles around the orbit of the eye, changing the diameter of the circle as you go so you cover all of the skin under the eye and even on the eyelid. You can use slightly firmer pressure under the eye than on the lid–remember–firm but gentle.

On the outer corner of the eyes, use a small circular motion  or massage ACROSS any fine lines or wrinkles…imagine that your skin is a garment you’re trying to iron and your skull is the ironing board.

Some of our absolute favorites for the eye area are:

Natura Bisse Stimul-Eye Gel $68
Natura Bisse Diamond Eye Cream $195
Darphin Anti-Fatigue Eye Gel $38
Darphin Wrinkle Corrective Eye Contour $75
Darphin Stimulskin Plus Eye Cream $125

Give your eyes some “love”

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eye glaze, eye gloss, eyeshadow primer, FB#27 Sculpture brush, FB#5 perfect liner brush, Girlactik

We <3 Girlactik eye glazes! This product is FABULOUS for weddings and special occasions–there have been times we’ve gotten some on our hands and tried to wash it off with soap and water and it won’t budge! It only comes off easily with eyemakeup remover! These eye glazes ($20) are like an eyeshadow and primer in one. The creamy formula is packaged in a tube sort of like that of a lipgloss.

Try using one of these to really make your eyes pop!

We especially love shades, CHIC, GLAMOUR, and LOVE for use over the entire eyelid. The easiest way to apply it is to smear it across the entire eyelid (you can spread it out using your finger OR a sable bristle/ synthetic bristle brush). It gives a beautiful soft shimmer to the lid, and helps other shadows you apply afterward to adhere better and last longer.

You can also use these light shades with a small liner brush (try Facade #5 Perfect Liner brush, pictured left, $15) to delicately line the inner, lower corner of the eye to add some extra brightness. Smudge right along the lashline, only about halfway. Blur with a darker eyeliner on the outer corner for added dimension.

Alternatively, their colors GLAM and SEXY are beautiful when brushed on the lower lashline (try Facade #27 Sculpture brush, pictured right, $15) to create that soft, smudgy, sort of rock’n'roll look.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Try layering different colors, or just using one with shadows on top. Easy and gorgeous!

Easy Basic Eyeliner

We’ve previously talked about how to line the membrane of your eye. But Most women also like to add a little bit of eyeliner on upper eyelid–on the area we call the upper lashbed. We have 8 different basic waterproof eyeliner colors (Bardot-black, Bluebonnet-periwinkle, Bombshell- soft taupe, Delilah-olive, Lido-dark blue/green, Minx- chocolate brown, Siren- soft green, and Voodoo-raisin) plus 2 other waterproof eyeliner colors (Lorelei-gold and Dorado-bronze) that are great for blending the others.

Watch this video by Facade owner, Corinne Williams, for easy tips to apply your eyeliner flawlessly every time.

To get the look in the video, try Facade waterproof eyeliner pencils in Delilah followed by Lorelei.

9-5 Makeup

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ERA Spray, Facade Natural Touch, Geri G, Ilona Realistic Foundation, The Mixer

Most of us spend the additional time to look a little extra special when going out for dinner, cocktails, or other special occasions. But for single women, it may be almost more important to put a little extra effort into their day-to-day looks. Not that many women actually meet their future husbands at a bar or a wedding. It’s far more likely that you’ll meet someone in a much less glamorous situation–in the office, walking the dog, or out for coffee.

We all have different lifestyles that require various things of our makeup looks. In addition, our different tastes will dictate what’s appropriate for day vs. night.

But this is one thing that can help all of us make sure we’re looking as fresh-faced and beautiful as when we first put our makeup on: The Mixer by Geri G. The idea behind this product is that you can mix it with any other product have longer wear and waterproofs it.

You won’t need to mix it with Facade, Ilona, or ERA foundation since they are already waterproof, but it CAN be applied with the M brush over your finished face to set bronzer and blush, or to give extra staying power to eyeshadows and eyeliners.

Adding this one product gives you the reassurance you look great without the need for touch-ups. Which also frees up extra time for more important things, and gets your nose out of your compact, so you can NOTICE everyone who could be noticing you!