La La Anthony hosted a Motives for La La Popup Event in Atlanta and the turnout was incredible! La La Anthony is continuing to grow her business and the followers and support she is gaining is incredible! La La was an inspiration to many at her recent event. Take a look at a few of these shots that were snapped at her event and see how great it was!
What do you think of Motives for La La products? Do you have a favorite? Tell us!
I have never been a fan of the thin over plucked look, so naturally I love this trend! Bold brows are all the rage right now!! Woohoo! I think this bold brow look really adds character to the face, and after all isn’t that what makeup is all about? We are always aspiring for the perfect brows because a great brow is a very important part of your overall look. Here are a few images we found that inspired us check them out and let us know what you think about thick brows!
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The French Manicure is one of the most natural and alluring of all nail trends. Originating back in the 18th century, the French manicure became wildly popular in 1920′s and the 1930′s. Over the years this nail trend is the go to for weddings, dances, and all sorts of fancy parties. In the past few years we have seen a rise in reverse French manicures, different colored tip manicures, and all sorts of designs for a “French” manicure. Take a look at some of the Pinterest picks we found and see if any spark your need for a fresh mani!
What do you think of these Pinterest picks? Let us know!
A lot of us women don’t really think about what kind of makeup to put on in the morning before work. A lot of us tend to go trendy, make ourselves look older or just skip makeup all together. Many of us just don’t know what works best when getting ready in the morning. However, starting with these few basics tips we will help you navigate through what works and what doesn’t in the workplace.
The first thing every woman should know about makeup is that skincare is essential if you do or don’t regularly wear makeup. It’s important to have a skin care regimen that protects and cleanses the face. This will, in turn, help your makeup to be that much more effective.
PRIME:
Start with Motives Perfecting Face Primer to create a barrier between your makeup and skin. This will help your look last all day and will also prevent your skin from experiencing irritation. Next, apply your Motives Eye Base to the eyelid area where you intend to apply your selected neutral tones.
PICKING AN EYESHADOW:
It’s important to pick an eye shadow that is neutral and not too dark. This will compliment your natural features and help solidify your professional look. For lighter tones try out Motives Eye Candy Crème Eye Shadow in Butterscotch or Bubble Gum. For darker complexions, try one of our Pressed Eye Shadows in Cappuccino or Foxy Brown.
END WITH THE LIPS:
This is where you can have a bit of variation and lenience when it comes to your desired look. Some great lip picks for work would be our Motives Rich Formula Lipstick which complements both light and dark complexions. Another choice would be Peach Puff, for a bit of subtle, warm color and to add a bit depth to your look try Pink Rose which will give you beautiful color appropriate for the work place.
FINISHING TOUCHES:
Add your favorite foundation and neutral eyeliners to finish off this look and head to work looking your best!
ENDING TIPS:
Skip the lipstick and go for one of Motives Lip Shine which comes in various colors from Juicy Watermelon to Pralines and Cream and looks great on any skin tone.
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Play around with your desired look until you find the one that best fits you!!
Glitter, Glitter, Glitter!
Glitter is all of the rage right now, and why not? We love a little extra sparkle in our lives, don’t we? Glitter is all around us from outfits to bags, even to glammed up nails – glitter is everywhere! We were recently inspired on Motives Pinterest with tons of glittery nails. We decided to put together a blog of some of the hottest glammed up nails we could find. Take a look below and let your glittery instincts kick in! Add some glitter to your wardrobe!
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What do you think of adding a little glitter?
Check our the Motives Pinterest page for more cool ideas!
We love Mary Kate & Ashley Olsen – not just because they are fashion icons, but because they push the limits and test what is acceptable when it comes to fashion. As I am sure you have seen celebrities and others changing their hair color to pinks, purples, blues and greens. Well Mary Kate & Ashley have done so, and in such style if I do say so! Take a look at the images we found and see if it sparks the need for you to change your hair to a funky color too!
Whether you’re going to the office, out for lunch with friends, or just bumming around the house – everyday chic is an easy-to-do casual look. What is this look you ask? Why, its quite simple! The smallest amount of makeup can and will do the trick. A little color to your eyes, a tint to your lips, and a little blush on those cheeks and you are all done! Take a look at what has inspired the Motives Girls to go “Everyday Chic” here at the office.
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What do you think of the everyday chick look?
Check out the Motives Pinterest account for more ideas!
Hello, my name is Carlos Marrero. I am a Motives Certified Trainer, and have been a fashion and beauty illustrator for the past 20 years. I was invited by Gallery 101 here in South Florida to have an exhibition of my work.
Wondering how I could bring a Motives Cosmetics presence to the event, I came up with the idea of bringing my work to life. I partnered with Sira D’Pion, a fabulous designer from the Miami area who I had known since teaching at the Art Institute, and the results were amazing.
Our event featured not only a gallery exhibition of my illustrations of D’Pion’s work, but we made it a fully interactive experience having live models showing the dresses in person – after having their makeup done live in front of the gallery patrons. My team of makeup artists did an amazing job, as we had them create the latest runway looks with Motives Cosmetics for our models. The result was a blast for everyone involved, as we took these looks from page to stage.
Thank you Loren Ridinger, for this fantastic line!
Essential Beauty Basics to Always Keep in your Purse.
As women, we all know it’s impossible to carry around every single piece of makeup that we use in the morning for those during the day touch-ups. We have all dealt with faded makeup, lashes landing somewhere on our cheeks and faded foundation, however, there is hope!! If you have these essential products in your bag at all times you will always be able to spruce up in seconds. These are also great to carry if you don’t always have time to apply in the morning. Using these products, you can apply anywhere very quickly and get ready when you’re just having one of those days.
Of course every woman needs a good lipstick that never comes out of her purse. The great thing about lipstick is that it’s so versatile and you can add various colors quickly. Lipstick can add spice to any outfit or makeup look! Use Motives Rich Formula Lipstick for luxurious creamy lips and long-lasting coverage. Even when only applying lipstick throughout the day, it can give the illusion that you have on more makeup effortlessly.
Next, for those moments where you feel you need a bit more color highlight on your face, add some of Motives Pressed Blush to your cheeks. Blush is a great staple because it can double as an eye shadow if needed. You will be able to maximize the amount of makeup you apply and space in your purse at the same time.
Carrying some of Motives® Full Coverage Photo Finish Powder can alleviate your worries of foundation fade. Keep some in your purse for those quick easy touch-ups, just in case. Our Photo Finish Powder comes in a small compact size, which is great for carrying inside your favorite bag.
Motives Celebrate Beauty is great if you want a full makeup case at your disposable. It’s also great for changing your makeup from day to night in a minimal amount of time. This palette includes six lipsticks and four eye shadows in a small compact case, equipped with a lip brush and eye shadow applicator.
Last, but not least for those of us that frequently wear false eyelashes, its’ essential to carry some eyelash adhesive with you at all times, there is nothing worse than having a lash falling off of your eyelids in mid sentence or being forced to remove them both during the day because one is no longer able to hold on to life. Try Motives Lash Adhesive for a perfect hold all day long!
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What are your makeup must haves?
Motives top picks for Halloween are here! The Motives Girls have all gotten together and decided what we think are the best colors for any Halloween look! Check out our list below and let us know if you have any to add.
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Motives Liquid Gold Shimmer which is great for added dramatic effect. Use this shimmer to add a beautiful shimmer to your Halloween look. This gold shimmer has the ability to highlight specific areas of the face, typically the eyes and cheeks, but in honor of Halloween go crazy!
Motives Rich Formula Lipstick in New Moon and Maniac are all great colors for Halloween. Papaya Whip is a vibrant eye-catching orange tone that will for sure make your lips pop! Motives Rich Formula Lipstick in New Moon is an extremely dark Vampire-esk color, sure to complete any Halloween makeup holiday look. Gold Dust is a beautiful gold lipstick that would go great with a princess or royalty type of mindset!
Motives Celebrate Beauty is a great essential makeup palette full with six lipsticks and four eye shadows and comes in one convenient compact. This is great for Halloween with its variety of bright and brilliant colors. You can mix and match to find the perfect look for the holidays! This compact can take you from a casual Halloween day to a bold or over the top holiday night!
Motives Luxe Precision Eye Liner may be one of the most important aspects of your Halloween makeup look depending on if you are going bold or more subtle. It’s all in the amount of eyeliner you use and the look you are going for. Motives Luxe Precision Eye Liner with its velvet touch precision tip will help you achieve any results you are looking for to complete your look!
Motives Glitter Eyeliner is a great finishing touch for any makeup look, adding a bit of shimmer to your eyes and is one of the most popular new trends in makeup. This eyeliner can be used to create subtle or bold looks, so shine on!
Another essential that every lady must have for any Halloween idea is a good set of false eyelashes!! Motives False Eyelashes come in many different varieties including Bombshell, 107 and 108 which are the boldest! Don’t forget… eyelashes are a must for any day so stock up now and don’t forget your Motives Lash Adhesive.
Remember ladies, any of these picks can be used year-round; they are not exclusive to the holidays. During the holidays just mix and match your makeup to find a more bold look! Have fun and be safe!
Motives No More Shine Makeup Setting Spray is a setting spray that helps control shine and absorb excess oil with a special cooling technology to regulate face temperature to avoid makeup melting or sliding. This is an especially important step in your everyday makeup routine but specifically for Halloween because that’s typically when we apply much more makeup than usual. Go out trick-or-treating or out to that Halloween party with your amazing makeup and forget about worrying about reapplying makeup.
