Wednesday, 14 September 2011
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!!
COPYCAT COCO
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!!
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!!
COPYCAT COCO
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
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
Thursday, 1 September 2011
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!
COPYCAT COCO
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.
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!
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 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
Until next time,
TTFN
Tuesday, 16 August 2011
THE ROUGE REVIEW VOLUME III
Welcome back my lovelies, Ruby Rouge here reporting back with the events of the last two weeks, and what a spectacular two weeks they have been!!!
My little Rougettes have yet again had a busy schedule as they have been working on a new 3D feature film!!! My lovelies do love the life of filming as everyday can be so different from the last!! With this latest project being no exception!! (and it has most definitely tested their skills as artists!!!) they have also had the opportunity to take along some of their Rougettes in training which has been an amazing opportunity for everyone!!
You may have seen from our last blog post that we also held a Portfolio day for some fellow make-up artists looking to improve their books!! The day brought together Make-up Artists, Hair Stylists, Fashion Designers and Photographers all looking to network and get some great images for their portfolio's!!! A few of the pictures have started to come in and i must say i am very impressed with all of the girlies who took part!!
Also, lets not forget its 'Wedding season' and the girls have been busy preening bridies for their special days!!! In particular our fabulous Bride Emma who was so pleased she booked us to come back the day after her wedding day for the whole So Coco Rouge experience as she was having another wedding soiree with even more friends and family than the day before!!! (and yes ladies she did have a whole new dress for the occasion and yes I was so.... jealous).
COPYCAT COCO
This week everywhere we look we have seen the fabulously gorgeous Mila Kunis who has been out and about promoting her new film 'Friends with Benefits' in which she stars along side the equally gorgeous Justin Timberlake!!
Mila always has a fabulous summertime glow and due to her amazing looks and gorgeous skin minimal effort is required!
SO.....SPOTTED
As i said earlier my rougettes have been filming the last two weeks which has taken them to some interesting locations to say the least! The most memorable being a fabulous Welsh castle ruin set back amongst the hills!!! However unfortunately we are not allowed to give full details!! My ever famous saying come's to mind.....All will be revealed!!!
The girls have also been seen at, The Raddison Hotel Liverpool, Thornton Manor Wirral, Merebrook House Wirral, Ness Gardens Wirral and they spent some quality time in our favourite shop Wigs up North in Manchester!!!! (The Rougettes love the Wig Girls!!!)
Anywho TTFN,
My little Rougettes have yet again had a busy schedule as they have been working on a new 3D feature film!!! My lovelies do love the life of filming as everyday can be so different from the last!! With this latest project being no exception!! (and it has most definitely tested their skills as artists!!!) they have also had the opportunity to take along some of their Rougettes in training which has been an amazing opportunity for everyone!!
You may have seen from our last blog post that we also held a Portfolio day for some fellow make-up artists looking to improve their books!! The day brought together Make-up Artists, Hair Stylists, Fashion Designers and Photographers all looking to network and get some great images for their portfolio's!!! A few of the pictures have started to come in and i must say i am very impressed with all of the girlies who took part!!
Also, lets not forget its 'Wedding season' and the girls have been busy preening bridies for their special days!!! In particular our fabulous Bride Emma who was so pleased she booked us to come back the day after her wedding day for the whole So Coco Rouge experience as she was having another wedding soiree with even more friends and family than the day before!!! (and yes ladies she did have a whole new dress for the occasion and yes I was so.... jealous).
COPYCAT COCO
This week everywhere we look we have seen the fabulously gorgeous Mila Kunis who has been out and about promoting her new film 'Friends with Benefits' in which she stars along side the equally gorgeous Justin Timberlake!!
Mila always has a fabulous summertime glow and due to her amazing looks and gorgeous skin minimal effort is required!
- For this look i would start with a good Luminous foundation such as Photogenic Lumessence By Lancome all over.
- Compliment this foundation with a light reflective concealor such as YSL's famous Touche eclat under the eyes and along the brow bone.
- Next apply a sunkissed glow along the cheek bones, up the temples and and down the centre of the nose. I recommend Mac bronzer in Golden.
- Then apply a warm golden brown eyeshadow to the whole eyelid to make your eyes 'pop'! I love Lily Lolos Sticky Toffee Colour.
- Frame the eye with a pencil such as Chanel's Le Crayon Khol and Finish the eyes with a defining mascara such as Lancomes Definicils.
- Finish this look with a natural toned gloss such as Cliniques vitamin C Lip smoothie in Pear-perfection.
SO.....SPOTTED
As i said earlier my rougettes have been filming the last two weeks which has taken them to some interesting locations to say the least! The most memorable being a fabulous Welsh castle ruin set back amongst the hills!!! However unfortunately we are not allowed to give full details!! My ever famous saying come's to mind.....All will be revealed!!!
The girls have also been seen at, The Raddison Hotel Liverpool, Thornton Manor Wirral, Merebrook House Wirral, Ness Gardens Wirral and they spent some quality time in our favourite shop Wigs up North in Manchester!!!! (The Rougettes love the Wig Girls!!!)
Anywho TTFN,
Wednesday, 3 August 2011
THE ROUGE REVIEW VOLUME II
Hey there,
I'm Ruby Rouge and welcome back to my bi-weekly round-up of what my little rougettes have been up to!!!!
The last two Weeks have been super cool and funky as my rougettes have been nationwide representing the company!! They've also been canoodling with the stars at the latest Marvel comics movie, chatting to media moguls, casting models for the 'Rouge School' portfolio day and doing some prep work for LFW 2012.
I'm Ruby Rouge and welcome back to my bi-weekly round-up of what my little rougettes have been up to!!!!
The last two Weeks have been super cool and funky as my rougettes have been nationwide representing the company!! They've also been canoodling with the stars at the latest Marvel comics movie, chatting to media moguls, casting models for the 'Rouge School' portfolio day and doing some prep work for LFW 2012.
Copycat Coco
Last week we were lucky to be invited to the Captain America Premiere which was in aid of North West Cancer Research fund (www.nwcrf.com), which is a charity we at So Coco Rouge hold dear to our hearts and always like to support them in anyway we can. That is why this week I have decided to dedicate this section to the beautiful Hayley Atwell who plays the lead female role 'Peggy Carter'.
Hayley is a British English rose who shows us that a natural make-up can still ooze glamour on the red carpet.
Last week we were lucky to be invited to the Captain America Premiere which was in aid of North West Cancer Research fund (www.nwcrf.com), which is a charity we at So Coco Rouge hold dear to our hearts and always like to support them in anyway we can. That is why this week I have decided to dedicate this section to the beautiful Hayley Atwell who plays the lead female role 'Peggy Carter'.
Hayley is a British English rose who shows us that a natural make-up can still ooze glamour on the red carpet.
To recreate this sophisticated natural look just follow my simple steps
- Firstly apply a light tinted moisturiser in your matching shade. My favourite is Laura Mercier tinted moisturiser as it has beautiful natural glow and of course a good SPF.
- Second apply a nude colour eyeshadow over the whole eyelid. I think a must have is Macs pigment in 'Naked' which looks amazing with every eye colour.
- Then apply a good coating of mascara. Max Factors masterpiece max would add a good sense of drama to glam this look up.
- sweep a nice pink toned blush upwards along the cheekbone to really get the feeling of 'The English Rose' look
- and lastly smother the lips in a good gel/balm which would add a natural softness to the lips yet allow them to shine. I would be lost without my Lucas Pawpaw ointment.
So.....spotted
Since the last time we spoke the girls have been run off their feet and travelling the country!!! My rougettes have been spotted in Scotland, Manchester, Liverpool and London and of course traipsing the red carpet of the Captain America premiere!!!!
The rougettes have been feeling a lot of diversity with work as they have been preening brides, Casting models, interviewing with TV execs and mothering models!!! They have also been very involved in some serious preparation for London Fashion Week 2012 and have fallen head over heels for designs that wont be gracing the catwalks for another 7 months!!!!
Anywho that's enough from me!!! Hope to see you back here in another 2 weeks!!
TTFN,
Tuesday, 19 July 2011
THE ROUGE REVIEW
Hi all my name is Ruby Rouge and welcome to the first ever Rouge Review which will now be a fortnightly insight into my world of Make-up, madness and Mojitos!!!
Every 2 weeks i will be telling you my favourite products, show you how to create the looks on the red carpet, let you know what my rougettes have been up to and much more!!!!!
So lets get this party started......
This week I am very excited as my rougettes have been uber busy shooting for a new fashion ad campaign!!but shhhhh.... I am sworn to secrecy but all will be revealed in good time!! The 'Rouge Booth' has been out and about at some super swanky events in Liverpool, and the girlies have also been extremly busy shooting all the latest advertising brochures for the 'Ultimate Wedding venue' Knowsley Hall!!
The rougettes have also been busy providing make-up to the stars and earning themselves some super reviews!!!!
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COPYCAT COCO
This week saw the international film premiere of Harry Potter 'the Deathly Hallows part 2'. My Make-up spot of the fortnight is the beautiful Emma Watson (Hermione Granger) who sported a fun, flirty smokey eye with attitude showing us shes a young trendsetter with the grace of a Hollywood starlet!!
To recreate this glamourous red carpet look at home follow these very simple steps!!!
The Rougettes have had a busy 2 weeks seen shooting at Knowsley Hall, Knowsley, the koffee pot, Manchester, Granada Studios, Manchester and Heaton Park, Manchester.
The 'Rouge Booth' has been spotted in the V.I.P lounge at Brazilica Festival, the number one Liverpool night spot of Kingdom and the Charity fashion event held by Mr. Liverpool himself Daniel O'Connor in aid of Help the Heroes.
Anyways TTFN,
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Every 2 weeks i will be telling you my favourite products, show you how to create the looks on the red carpet, let you know what my rougettes have been up to and much more!!!!!
So lets get this party started......
This week I am very excited as my rougettes have been uber busy shooting for a new fashion ad campaign!!but shhhhh.... I am sworn to secrecy but all will be revealed in good time!! The 'Rouge Booth' has been out and about at some super swanky events in Liverpool, and the girlies have also been extremly busy shooting all the latest advertising brochures for the 'Ultimate Wedding venue' Knowsley Hall!!
The rougettes have also been busy providing make-up to the stars and earning themselves some super reviews!!!!
This week saw the international film premiere of Harry Potter 'the Deathly Hallows part 2'. My Make-up spot of the fortnight is the beautiful Emma Watson (Hermione Granger) who sported a fun, flirty smokey eye with attitude showing us shes a young trendsetter with the grace of a Hollywood starlet!!
To recreate this glamourous red carpet look at home follow these very simple steps!!!
- Apply a good eyeshadow base to the whole eyelid!! My faourite is Art Decos eye base available at salons nation wide.
- Then apply a gold eyeshadow to the inner corners of each eye. Try Sleeks 'Divine sunset' pallete, Superdrug.
- A black shadow would then be blended in from the outer corners covering the lid up to the socket line. Any strong pigmented black will do!!
- Line the full circumfrence of the eye with a black Kohl pencil like Mac Kohl in 'smoulder'
- For the creative twist like Emmas apply a small amount of gold leaf (available at any good craft store) to the outer corners using a small amount of vaseline.
- To finish this look add a good layer of a volumising mascara like Lancomes Hypnose Drama, available nationwide in beauty halls.
The Rougettes have had a busy 2 weeks seen shooting at Knowsley Hall, Knowsley, the koffee pot, Manchester, Granada Studios, Manchester and Heaton Park, Manchester.
The 'Rouge Booth' has been spotted in the V.I.P lounge at Brazilica Festival, the number one Liverpool night spot of Kingdom and the Charity fashion event held by Mr. Liverpool himself Daniel O'Connor in aid of Help the Heroes.
Anyways TTFN,
