THE ROUGE REVIEW VOLUME V

Hey fashionistas!!


So I'm starting this week by saying.... EEEEEEEEK its always most exciting when its Fashion week time!!! So New York Fashion week kicked off last week and boy were we in for a treat!!!!  I think that its definitely safe to say that... colour is back.  Whether it be pastels, brights, bold lips or a full on colour explosion!!!  It certainly looks like a fun and fashionable Spring/Summer ahead of us!!BRING ON LFW!!!


Back to the lovely Rougettes who have been busy working on a new Channel 4 programme for Optomen TV!!  They were also asked to be the make-up designers on yet again another film!! This time it was a film titled 'I have a bad feeling about this.'  This was a great opportunity to help the rougette team gain some experience on set!!  The girls had a fabulous time and enjoyed working with such an amazing and talented crew, and of course the amazing wrap party held at the Shipping Forecast!!


Our lovely Sian was also interviewed for the fabulous More! magazine about having her dream job, and being a fabulous entrepreneur at the tender age of only 24!!! This makes us very happy at SCR HQ! Go Sian!!!  Our girls were also interviewed by the fabulous His and Hers Magazine and can be spotted in this months 'Winning Women' Section!!


We have also had some visits from the lovely girls whom took part in the SCR 'Rouge School' portfolio day!!! As the girls have been coming in we have been looking through their pictures together and we must say we are very impressed with the standard!!!
Not forgetting we had a very special appointment in the studio this week when our sweetest bridie ever Sarah booked in for a Make-up lesson to learn the tricks of the trade for that 'party look'!!! Sarah loved the Lily Lolo brand and left the studio with a whole new make-up bag!!

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OK so Tuesday night saw the 2011 annual TV soap awards!!  Therefore i have dedicated this section to a special lady whom has won the 'sexiest female' award the last 3 years!!! That's right she has won the title 2009, 2010 and now again 2011!!  You go Girlie!!!
 Its no wonder Michelle Keegan has won this award so many times with her long flowing locks, her fabulous bone structure and flawless skin! So who wouldn't want to look like her??? So here are the tips to re-create her latest red carpet look!!

• For this look I would start with the eye makeup by applying a gel liner around the whole circumference of the eye, Macs Blacktrack would be a good one for this.
• I would add quite a thick line above the top lash line (don't worry about being neat) and would then blend the liner out stopping at the socket line using a Mac 217 brush.  I would then add a small amount of black eyeshadow (or a dark grey/brown depending on preference) and blend that into the whole eyelid concentrating on the outer corners.
• Then apply a good coat of Volumising mascara like YSL's Volume effect mascara.
• You may find that you will have some droppage from the eyeshadow, Hence why we have done the eye makeup first!! So just clean up around the eye area.
• Apply a good flawless base.  A great one for any skin type is Lily Lolos mineral foundation.  (Available at SCR HQ).
• If you can still see in any flaws in the skin apply a small amount of a Lily Lolo concealer.  (They do a great range of skin perfecting concealers)
• Michelle certainly does have a glow in this picture so add a hint of highlighter across the top of the cheekbones and  a contour powder under, Benefits 10 powder is a great Duo.  This will certainly make the cheekbones pop!!
• Finish the look with a neutral shade of lipstick, gloss or balm whichever you prefer. 

So......Spotted

With such heavy film schedules lately the Rougettes have been spotted here there and everywhere around our fabulous city!!From city centre to Crosby, Waterloo, Walton, Woolton Village, The Shipping Forecast, NWCRF HQ and just about anywhere else you can think of!! 
They have been spotted on More! online, H magazine and have been meeting with some exciting people for some very exciting upcoming projects at Cetra Studios and Strange Case Collectives!!
The girls were also excited to attend the 'Blooming great tea party' held in aid of Marie Curie and organised by the fabulous Laura O'Connor of Laura's little Bakery and Pauline Coxy at the fabulous Schmooze.




THE ROUGE BOOTH @ THE BUTTERFLY BALL


We hope you have all got your tickets to the North West Cancer Research Funds Butterfly ball!!! If not you must hurry as tickets are selling out fast!!  Anyone who is anyone will be there and the opportunity for a great night out in aid of a great cause is too much of an opportunity to pass up!!


The evening Promises to be fun filled and best of all the Rouge Booth will be there all evening taking care of all of your beauty needs!! What else could you possibly ask for!  There promises to be a host of fabulous raffle prizes, amazing auction items and of course a scrumptious 3 course meal!!  The wine will be flowing so why not join in on the fun!!
Visit : http://www.cancerresearchnorthwest.co.uk/
contact : butterfly@nwcrf.co.uk


Until Next time,
TTFN

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More! Magazine Dream Job Interview

A few weeks ago we were lucky enough to be asked by the fabulous Natalie at More! Magazine for an interview for an article about 'Landing your Dream Job'.

So whilst Robyn was working away on a fantastic new feature film, it was left to Sian to talk about how and why we launched So Coco Rouge!

Today the article landed into our inbox, and boy were we shocked to see how they describe our job title!!

If you've already read Part 3 of our life and career guide, these girls will really inspire you to go for the job you've always wanted!

Now meet the more! readers doing their ideal job…

THE ENTREPRENEUR (!!!!!)
Name: Sian-Louise Auld Age: 24 Job: Co-director of So Coco Rouge

The details: 'With my friend Robyn, I run an agency in Liverpool called So Coco Rouge. We have ten make-up artists in our team, and my job is to find them work and help them get established in the make-up industry, which can be very competitive. We send girls on fashion shoots, to TV sets and to events in Liverpool. We recently did the make-up for a new Dracula movie, which was great fun! I typically start work at 8am and work through till 8pm. Some days, I get the train to London to meet potential clients and do make-up myself on shoots. No two days are ever the same and I Iove my job!'

How I got here: 'I left school at 16 and went to night school to do make-up training and beauty therapy. I then did some work experience and that led to a place in a make-up school in Manchester. At the school, I met Robyn, and after five years of working as a freelance make-up artist, we set up So Coco Rouge in January 2011. We’ve got a great office at the heart of Liverpool’s cultural quarter, and it’s amazing running my own business.'

Top-tip: 'Find a partner to help you get your business idea off the ground. Robyn is my best friend so I can be completely honest with her about everything. Also, get help from a local business service, like Business Link. Writing a business plan and sorting out a bank account can be stressful, but there are people out there who can advise you on how to do it. Also, find a mentor. Keep in touch with everyone you do work experience with and ask for advice from someone who’s already doing what you want to do.'

To read the full article and lots of other dream jobs-
http://www.moremagazine.co.uk/article/meet-the-more-readers-who-landed-their-dream-job/

THE ROUGE REVIEW VOLUME IV

Hey Peepettes, Ruby Rouge here, reporting back on the last two weeks from So Coco Rouge HQ!!!


So surprise surprise yet again the SCR calender has been bursting!!  The last fortnight has seen an expansion of  the So Coco Rouge Head Quarters by opening its very own head offices!!  Due to the workload the girls have been experiencing it just seemed like the next step was ready to be taken!! My little Make-up moguls are certainly growing up, with their very own desks!!   This certainly came in handy when the 'Rougettes' held interviews to expand the Rougette event and freelance team!! This was very exciting and the SCR studio witnessed a lot of creativity over those days!!  We feel very lucky at So Coco Rouge to have had some amazing applicants and now added some very talented members to the Rougette Team!!


Also my little beauties have been spotted in some rather cool places such as the cool and swanky hospital club in London!! Also they have been spotted in a major networks very own television studios!!! (watch this space there will be some very exciting news to follow).  The Rougettes have also been interviewed by some awesome national magazines which will be posted up once they're published!!


Yet again there have been more weddings especially over the bank holiday weekend!! Plenty of happy bridal parties- so the Rougettes have had an extremely busy time indeedy!

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I don't think there's anyone out there who hasn't heard the fabulous news that Beyonce and Jay Z are now expecting their first child!!  Its such amazing news and I think you will all agree that it is so lovely when people as 'big' as they are in the limelight are so humbling and  in love!! That is going to be one stylishly spoilt baba!!

I think Beyonce has probably tried and pulled off every possible look over the years and she is definitely a woman who oozes independence and femininity!  Beyonces look is always glowing and she exudes confidence with very little fuss to her make-up.

• I would start this look by mixing a luminous cream and a light foundation such as Mac Strobe cream and Mac Face and Body foundation.
• Beyonce has very clear skin but if your not as fortunate as she dab a small amount of concealer on any blemishes you may have, I recommend Benefits Boing.
• Next apply a nude pigment to the eyelid, Mac does a great range of natural tones.
• Then apply a gel liner across the lash line of the top lid.  Bobby Brown Gel liner is a good one.
• Sweep a highlighter powder across the apples of the cheeks.
• frame the eyes with a light coat of mascara and a few individual eyelashes on the outer corners of the eyes opening them up.  Eyelure do a great range.
• Finish the look with a good gloss on the lips, Lancomes Juicy tubes are always a winner.

SO SPOTTED.......

As I said before the Rougettes have been spotted in and around London yet again!!!I'm Starting to think they spend more time in the big smoke than they do up in the North West!! 

 They have also been in the new SCR offices holding interviews and doing paperwork.  They have been seen on shoots at Static Studios Liverpool, Formby Beach, Waterloo Docks and preening brides in some great local venues!! They have been in the amazing PR offices of Think Publicity, some very famous Television Studios and have even had their very own photo shoot!!!


Until next time,
TTFN