Articles Posted in the Beauty Category
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Dress Royally – Derby Style
The History It’s 1783 on Market Street in downtown Louisville. The swells are cadging their bets on their favorite horses, and riders. The ladies are be-gowned and be-hatted, as per the style of the time, post-Revolution. The Kentucky Derby has begun, on a muddied street, not yet a track, not yet a tradition, but in [...]
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Armide
Hello Everyday Opera Fashionistas, I’m delighted to give you a sneak peek at the latest gem from Opera Atelier: its newest revitalization of Lully’s Armide. The final tragédie en musique, opera by Jean-Baptiste Lully and librettist Philippe Quinault based on Torquato Tasso’s poemLa Gerusalemme liberate. This luscious production, of the 17th century masterpiece, (which I feel [...]
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Retro Makeup for Valentines
Why not choose a classic makeup look for your Valentine’s Day! As I sit in my vintage 1937 townhouse in the Silverlake neighborhood of Los Angeles thinking about my music video shoot this Sunday in which I’ve been asked to create a 1939 movie star look, I reflect on “The Artist” and the feeling of [...]
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The Fashion of Don Giovanni Through the Eyes of Martha Mann
Hello Everyday Opera Fashionistas You may remember my blog this Spring on the lavish and stunning production of Opera Atelier’s La Clemenza di Tito. Opera Atelier continued the theme of Mozart for their 2011/12 Season with a Spectacular production of Don Giovanni. This production premiered last month in Toronto, opening the season for the company. [...]
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Victoria’s TOP TEN Makeup Items Everyone NEEDS to have at home or in their purse right now!
1) Oil free facial moisturizer. I prefer ALBA Oil-free Green Tea Moisturizer, Avalon Organics Lavender Moisture cream for sensitive skin, or BLISS SPA Oxygen +Vitamin C Cream (gel). Any of these will combat dryness without oil and, dare I say, help get rid of most every kind of ACNE in a woman, girl, or [...]
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Mother’s Day Beauty: Looking and Feeling Gorgeous!
My heart is full this week when I think of my beautiful, wonderful Mother who is not with me anymore, but I think of all the amazing Mother’s in my life and I salute you this week! How can you make the Mom in your life feel great about herself? Pamper her with what makes [...]
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Set and Costume Designer Gerard Gauci for Opera Atelier
Hello Everyday Opera Fashionistas! I’m honoured to interview my guest for this week’s column Gerard Gauci, as I’ve been a fan of his work ever since I began attending Opera Atelier productions in the early 90’s. Please join me on a personal visit, where we get to chat with illustrator, painter, theater and costume designer [...]
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Organic Skincare for a Happy Earthday!
Happy Earth day, Earthlings! If there’s anything I love, it’s yummy organic products made right from the earth and its goodness to beautify my body and face, and I’m sure you’ll love them too! Why use old, chemical-filled products that sit on a drugstore shelf for years that have no life in them? Check out [...]
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Soprano Mireille Asselin
Hello, Everyday Opera Fashionistas! My name is Rosemarie Umetsu, I’m a Canadian based Fashion Designer with a passion for classical music, ever since my first piano lesson at age 3. My brand Atelier Rosemarie Umetsu is a synthesis of the Arts and Fashion. We have a strong client base of international artists, many of who [...]
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Exclusive Photo Shoot of Ashley Greene – Star of the “Twilight” Saga
Hello, Everyday Opera! My name is Victoria Rowe, and I’ve been a Professional Makeup Artist in Hollywood for over 15 years. I work in Film, TV, Music Video, Commercials, Runway Fashion, Editorial, and much more. I’ve been published in countless industry Magazines such as Allure, InStyle, Maxim, Paper, Flaunt, Ocean Drive, Self, Celebrity Hairstyles, and [...]
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Masthead Photo by: Bo Huang Photography • Model: mezzo soprano Lauren Segal • Wardrobe: Atelier Rosemarie Umetsu