Larger than life is a feature documentary about the extraordinary life of the first celebrity makeup artist, kevyn aucoin. Brand founder and makeup artist kevyn aucoin enhanced and perfected some of his eras most famous and. That being said, i am excited to share an overview of some gems from hourglass. Like a gold ring in a pigs snout is a beautiful woman who shows no discretion. Kevyn aucoin, the makeup artist who attained an unusually widereaching fame ministering to faces both iconic and ordinary, died yesterday at the. It comes with three separate magnetic chapters contour, blush and eyes each with its own palette, illustrated instructions and quotes from the artist. This book contains three palettes for a host of modern looks, the making faces beauty book features some of kevyn aucoins bestloved products, plus a beauty howto card to help you achieve some of his iconic looks. These exclusive beauty books include stepbystep techniques and illustrations that inspire, and allow you to create endless combinations of kevyn aucoins most iconic looks. Such as the biba, inspired by the silent screen star and romantic gypsy, or the ingenue, showcasing a sensual lips and soft doe eyes and finally the innocent, the look. Kevyn aucoin the making faces beauty book beauty statement. Free shipping and returns on kevyn aucoin beauty making faces book at nordstrom. She didnt act like she was better than everyone, she just had a presence, an energy, a sort of light coming from within her that was overwhelming. His makeup artistry was otherwordly, and he authored three bestselling books teaching his transformation skills in order to inspire a sea of makeup artists worldwide who now revere him as the king of makeup artistry.
Kickass products that leave you scratching your head as to what you used. Kevyn aucoins work was seen by millions in fashion shows, music videos, and on the covers of virtually every major magazine. The first chapter of this book opens with contouring and sculpting. Doc on makeup artist kevyn aucoin shares neverseen star. Life was first and foremost about inner beauty and this book builds on that le. Aucoin, kevyn published by atria books, new york 2003. Kevyn aucoin just seem to bring it when it comes to products that seamlessly weave their way into your everyday routine. Three months later, he answered the phone at a photographers studio. The kevyn aucoin story will premiere at the 2017 doc nyc film festival on november 16.
Explore books by kevyn aucoin with our selection at. It is interesting to know about his background and how it influenced his art. Inside he explains not only the basics of makeup application and technique but also how to use the fundamentals to create a wide range of different looks. The success, struggles, and beauty secrets of a l hardcover january 1, 2003 by kevyn aucoin author 4. Kevyn aucoin is widely known as the greatest makeup artist in the world. The kevyn aucoin story, director tiffany bartok explores the beauty. The luxe products are of the utmost quality, inspired by his favorite colors, and deeply rooted in who kevyn was as a person. The sculpting powder in medium, the celestial powder in candlelight, the creamy glow in tansoleil oh have i not mentioned the last one before.
Remembering the flawed beauty of makeup god kevyn aucoin. The late kevyn aucoin was a makeup artist and author who changed the beauty industry by making pro techniques approachable. The success, struggles, and beauty secrets of a legendary makeup artist paperback october 5, 2004 by kerry diamond author 4. Kevyn aucoin by kevyn aucoin, 9780743235839, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The kevyn aucoin story will premiere this weekend at the 25th hamptons international film festival. The handsome makeup artist lived in a glamorous manhattan apartment, hung out with alist models, actresses, and pop stars, and. The kevyn aucoin documentary is finally happening allure. Overcoming all obstacles laid before him in his small.
The contour book volume ii is an economical way for anyone to experience some of the brands products. Kevyn aucoin, makeup artist to people like gwyneth paltrow, julia roberts and tina turner, takes many different faces, including all physical and racial types, and shows in detailed stepbystep illustrations how to make the most of your beauty, and how to radically change your mood with makeup. It is also the story of his lifelong struggle with acromegaly a growth hormone disorder and the inner demons that conspired to cut his life short. He pioneered the art of contouring and his innovative techniques transformed the faces of supermodels, celebrities, and women everywhere. A new kevyn aucoin documentary will make you want to. Kevyn aucoin, 40, an artist whose best work was unseen.
In a tragic tale of fashion, glamour and activism, larger than life. He was a guest on many television programs, including oprah, the today show, good morning america, vhis fashion television, mtvs house of style and entertainment tonight. A beautiful lifethe success, struggles, and beauty secrets of a legendary makeup artist was published in 2003 by atria books and simon and schuster. The kevyn aucoin story chronicles the life of deceased makeup artist, kevyn aucoin, an icon of 80s and 90s fashion. He published a number of industry defining cosmetics books, which are now widely accepted as. To queer boys of the 90s, kevyn aucoin was living the life. The project has some interesting bstories about race aucoin worked at a southern department store in the 70s, and was the only employee who would give beauty consults to women of color and.
Kevyn aucoins faces appeared in editorial features, fashion shows, music videos, and advertising campaigns as well as on the covers of virtually every major magazine. A beautiful life the success, struggles and beauty secrets of a legendary makeup artist by aucoin, kevyn, diamond, kerry, sakas, eric isbn. Aucoins break came when he went with a model friend to vogue, and the beauty editors assistant asked to see his book. Few could have predicted this incredible rise given his heartwrenching childhood. I love any book about kevyn aucoin and the magic he created through makeup. The paperback of the making faces by kevyn aucoin at barnes. From 1986 on, kevyn was booked nonstop and created numerous covers for vogue, cosmopolitan, harpers bazaar, and more. Through his makeup line and his bestselling beauty books, he continues to bring out the timeless beauty in. Kevyn james aucoin february 14, 1962 may 7, 2002 was an american makeup artist, photographer and author. A musthave, exclusive, howto beauty book of kevyn aucoins cult products including new trendsetting shades. A beautiful life is a wellwritten, candid look at the life and beauty techniques of one of the best makeup artists in the world. Kevyn aucoin the sensual skin enhancer the anna edit. Making faces transformed aucoin, at 35, into an instant expert on the art of being beautiful.
Kevyn aucoin led the kind of glamorous life that can. The iconic kevyn aucoin is considered to be one of the most influential makeup artists of our time. Kevyn aucoin makeup making faces book pictures refinery29. He tended to the face of every alist star, penned bestselling books. Before youtube tutorials and social media, there was kevyn aucointhe first true celebrity makeup artist, whose life is celebrated in kevyn aucoin. The success, struggles, and beauty secrets of a legendary makeup artist. Buy a cheap copy of the art of makeup book by kevyn aucoin. Kevyn aucoin partners with the industrys greatest talents to cre. He appeared on countless television shows and was the author of three bestselling books, the art of makeup, making faces, and face forward. Kevyn aucoins set is inspired by the iconic makeup artists bestselling making faces beauty book. His influence spread far and wide, firmly establishing him as one of our alltime makeup greats. Personally, i feel the colors offered are very safe and ideal for those who prefer subtle makeup or those whose makeup collection is limited.
Americas preeminent makeup artist shares his secrets, explaining not only the basics of makeup application and technique but also how to use the fundamentals to create a wide range of different looks. Featuring clear text and illustrations that provide stepbystep instructions for his techniques, the makeup artist who does all of the famous faces of our era. A musthave of kevyns cult products and new trend setting shades come together in this exclusive beauty book. Our products are created to bring out the true beauty. The success, struggles, and beauty secrets of a legendary makeup artist diamond, kerry on. Larger than life explores every corner of kevyns rich, beautiful and complicated life through the story of his untimely passing and the inspiring legacy he left behind. Me feel like a beauty, he puts in his book all about make up and beyond. Fourteen years after his tragic death, a kevyn aucoin documentary will highlight the makeup artists legendary life and the indelible impact he made on fashion, beauty, and culture. I recently received a delivery of products from the luxury makeup brand kevyn aucoin.
He tended to the face of every alist star, penned bestselling books, met princesses and presidents, and commanded thousands of dollars for a single days work. In the 1990s, aucoin was wholly responsible for the sculpted look of many celebrities and top models, including whitney houston, cher, madonna, cindy crawford, and naomi campbell. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. That will be popping up soon, but you get the jist. The making faces beauty book by kevyn aucoin at bglowing. Read more about kevyn aucoin from allure, and discover new ideas, makeup looks, skincare advice, the best beauty products, tips, and trends.
Included is a biography of kevyn and many, many personal and private pictures on just about every page. An exclusive palette featuring kevyns musthave cult products and new trendsetting shades. The making faces beauty book kevyn aucoin bglowing. As an adult, kevyn aucoin led the kind of glamorous, fastpaced life that can only be imagined. Now, 15 years later, a new documentary explores the makeup artists beautiful yet complicated life, and the inspiring legacy he left behind. Larger than life is as fascinating and flamboyant as its subject. Making faces is an inspiring book written by kevyn aucoin, sharing his unique, innovative tricks and techniques on makeup application. It is an intimate scrapbook of kevyns life, work, and very famous clients, including cher, tina turner, and whitney houston. The success, struggles, and beauty secrets of a legendary makeup artist book description kevyn aucoin a beautiful life.
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