Snooki, Beaute Speciale can't get enough of you. We want to "Jerseyshore-fisticate" your look!

If you've been following us on facebook or twitter, you know that we can't get enough of Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi. She is the stand out character from the MTV Show "Jersey Shore".

We've been campaigning for the last two months to give her a new look for the New Year! We're excited that she's found love in her new boyfriend Jionni LaValle and we want to give her an amazing hair, make-up and new fashion look because we think she's amazing. We want to enhance her unique style and bring Snooki personified to the forefront. She's a style setter and we can't get enough!

Here's a glimpse into the mind of Snooki, she's a normal "tan american" ! We love it.. Watch the video below and the other where she gives us more insights as to who she really is.








And Snooki you are the only girl in the world.. you are too funny..

Makeup Artist: Michelle Phan

I recently discovered makeup artist, Michelle Phan, in an article I read in Allure magazine.  I checked out her You Tube Channel and absolutely LOVE her makeup tutorials!  She is a Vietnamese American makeup artist, originally an art student.  At 23 years old she has become the most watched makeup artist on You Tube reaching 1 million subscribers.  Lancome has also signed her as the company's video makeup artist.  Additionally, Phan is the creator and owner of skincare line IQQU.

You can see her amazing video tutorials here:

http://www.youtube.com/user/MichellePhan

Vintage Wave Hairstyle Tutorial

Here is our latest video tutorial showing you how to create a beautiful vintage wave hairstyle from the 30's and 40's.  An elegant and classy look!

Time for a Contest!

We're excited to announce our very first Beaute Speciale Contest! The winner of our contest will win a holiday color eyeshadow from the Bobbi Brown Holiday Collection!

The color for the season is Plum! To enter our contest submit to us

(via www.facebook.com/beautespecialefans) your favorite Holiday Plum Smokey Eye Look! Use our Kim Kardashian youtube tutorial for an idea of what we're looking to see from you: http://www.youtube.com/beautespeciale#p/a/u/1/C6wB2rx7L74

See below for contest rules.

CONTEST RULES:

1.  Contest is exclusive to Beaute Speciale Facebook fans

join here:  www.facebook.com/beautespecialefans

2.  Contestants must use their own face or should pose in the same picture with the model.

3.  Deadline is:  Tuesday, November 30, 2010 EST

4.  To submit your photo - tag it to our fan page with the title: 

Holiday Plum Smokey Eye Look Contest

5.  One entry per contestant.

We can't wait to see what you come up with!  We will choose our favorite look created by our fans and announce the winner on our facebook fan page!

It's in the lips!

I recently did an inspirational Marie-Antoinette photoshoot with photographer, Tab McClausland and model, Kaylie.  For this particular look I was looking for the perfect pink lipstick.  I found it in Givenchy Fantasy Pink Lipstick #23.  It is the same lipstick that we saw model Molly Sims wearing in a magazine.  It looked absolutely stunning on Kaylie - it was the perfect, fresh, bright, pink lipstick that added the finishing touch to the look we wanted to create.  I loved it!

Below you can see the end result of the masterpiece. 

You can view more images of this photoshoot at Tabitha's blog:
http://ultimateimageweddingsblog.com/2010/11/parismarie-antoinette-inspirational-photo-shoot-sneak-peek/

~Ana

The power of Make-up: MAC ME OVER!

Everyone these days wants a make-over or something to make them feel good. And being a beauty company we believe that when you look good you feel good. So with the launch of the MAC ME OVER! contest, thousands upon thousands have entered to win to be the face of MAC Cosmetics Make-up.

Beaute Speciale understand the power of make-up and the fact that this contest has so many people interested in being made over really puts power behind how important, relevant and apart of everyday life make-up really is.

The "MAC Me Over!" is actually a great contest that involves an average person being able to be the face of the cosmetic line. That is totally amazing, when has a make-up company ever turned the face of their company over to it's fans or it's make-up audience. Think about it you could be the face of a make-up line?

Check out the contest maybe one of our readers could be the face of the campaign. Good Luck!

HOT Pink!!!

Model:  Tabitha McClausland

Photographer:  Misty Miotto

Hair/Makeup by:  Beaute Speciale

We met Tabitha through our photographer friend Misty Miotto. Misty asked us to help Tabitha with some fun and sexy work photos for her blog, Hot Pink Brides.  Since hot pink is her favorite color and it is part of her whole image, we gave her a hot pink lip with some fun lashes and a nice retro black liquid liner. Tabitha had a photo of Kylie Minogue and Scarlet Johanson in her Dolce and Gabbana ads. She gave us some direction and told us to run with it...  and we did!  It was so much fun!  Tabitha loved her look so much and said she never imagined she could ever look so sultry. That’s what we do best!

Hot Pink Brides Blog was started in 2009 by Tabitha McCausland.  Tabitha has been in the wedding industry for over 10 years first as a coordinator then as a photographer.  She started the blog to share experiences and help brides find inspiration and money saving tips. Since the start of the blog it has grown to over 27,000 unique visitors per month and has featured some of the best wedding photographers in the entire world. 

Album Cover for Rising Country Music Artist: Jordan Anderson

We recently had the opportunity to do hair and makeup for rising country singer, Jordan Anderson.  The picture below will be used as the cover to her upcoming album.

Before we begin our work we try and get a feel for the individual and make it a personal experience for them.  We ask questions to learn what they like most.  Jordan says she likes to wear eyeliner - so we keep that in mind as we create the final look. 

The whole idea is not to make her up too much, but to enhance all that she is!

We wish you well Jordan as you pursue your career in the music industry! 
You can learn more about Jordan Anderson at:  www.myspace.com/jordananderson92


Photo Courtesy:  Michael Cairns
Hair/Make-up by Ana Rivera - Beaute Speciale

Christian Dior Fall 2010 Couture Collection

Christian Dior Fall 2010 Couture

We just love how Christian Dior always sets the precedence on Haute Couture makeup.  Here's a perfect example of how they take it to the next level and this time they added some color for the fall... it's a bouquet of creativity.

In this collection you can see that creative designer, John Galliano, combines nature, flowers and bright colors for an eccentric look.  It's not your typical, everyday look - but that's what makes this amazingly beautiful.