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Buy the paperback book making faces by kevyn aucoin at indigo. Aucoin s portrait subjects include julia roberts, sharon stone, martha stewart, tori amos and aucoin s own mother. I do recommend the book for people with a passion for the industry andor people with intermediate to advanced makeup skills for the next reasons. Kevyn aucoin making faces beauty book like having kevyn himself.
And i wasnt prepared for the raw emotions this book would make. Vogue in the makeup world, kevyn aucoins iconic 1997. Kevyn aucoin, 40, an artist whose best work was unseen the. Making faces is an inspiring book written by kevyn aucoin, sharing his unique, innovative tricks and techniques on makeup application. This book contains three palettes for a host of modern looks, the making faces beauty book features some of kevyn aucoin s bestloved products, plus a beauty howto card to help you achieve some of his iconic looks. You should be able to find this book in most bookstores now. Not only did kevyn aucoin do all the makeup in this book, but he also wrote it and contributed to the photography, art direction and design. Kevyn aucoin the making faces beauty book netaporter. Making faces by kevin aucoin new condition 10, 1246009786. Despite being first published in 1999 this book is very useful to understand the basics of makeup.
Aug 23, 2015 kevyn aucoins making faces contouring, a method of chiseling the face with shadow and light, was among kevyn aucoins pioneering tricks of the trade. If youve ever looked at fashion magazines and wondered what makeup techniques went into creating the look, face forward may give you all the answers you need. Let this photo of cher in kevyn aucoins making faces be. It comes with three separate magnetic chapters contour, blush and eyes each with its own palette, illustrated instructions and quotes from the artist. Through his makeup line and his bestselling beauty books, he continues to bring out the timeless beauty in.
Face forward is a cosmetics book written by kevyn aucoin. Cher, tina turner, vanessa williams, and julia roberts are but a few of the stars in aucoin s galaxy of clientele. I remember being 12 years old and discovering this book one day at the. Kevyn aucoin s faces appeared in editorial features, fashion shows, music videos, and advertising campaigns as well as on the covers of virtually every major magazine. Kerry diamond is the beauty director at harpers bazaar. Making faces is all about the make up artistry of kevyn aucoin 19622002. Many pros remember the first time they pored through the late.
He has more covers to his credit than any other makeup artist, and is the recipient of the firstever cfda council of fashion designers of america award for makeup artistry. In the makeup world, kevyn aucoin s iconic 1997 book making faces is largely considered the bible of its fieldand not without reason. The book i read throughout the 6 weeks is making faces by amy harmon. If youre new to makeup or youre not really experienced with different techniques then this an absolute musthave. He appeared on countless television shows and was the author of three bestselling books, the art of makeup, making faces, and face forward. He had three books called the art of makeup, making faces, and face forward published. Through fullcolor images and plenty of informative text this book gives you the grand tour, showcasing some of the most famous female celebrity faces that kevyn had worked on throughout the 1990s. Kevyn aucoin s making faces i was 14 when i discovered i have an oval face. All three became bestsellers, with the latter two debuting on times bestsellers list. Firstly, everyone say thank you to sunfish outofwater for sharing the 20% off code with us i cant believe no one is talking about this palette on. Making faces by kevyn aucoin 1997, hardcover for sale online.
Kevyn aucoins work was seen by millions in fashion shows, music videos, and on the covers of virtually every major magazine. Even though i knew what it was going to be about, i wasnt prepared for the beauty of the words. The faces that kevyn aucoin has made are stellar and luminous. 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. I read this book because my mom read it and strongly recommended it. Buy making faces 01 by aucoin, kevyn, aucion, kevyn isbn. Kevyn aucoin s set is inspired by the iconic makeup artists bestselling making faces beauty book. A musthave, exclusive, howto beauty book of kevyn aucoins cult productsincluding new trendsetting shades. The book contains beautiful photos and a lot of useful tips. His new book, making faces, starts with unbeatable tips on the basics of makeup application and technique.
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If youre a fan of the kevyn aucoin beauty brand andor have the making faces book, which is a cult classic in the beauty industry, i would say that this beauty book is a musthave in your collection. His new book, making faces, starts with unbeatable tips on the nbasics of makeup application and technique. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. I wish the maquiplaje kevin had not passed away i often wished i could meet him and thank him. Kevyn aucoin, first edition abebooks passion for books. E possibile comprarlo in lingua inglese sul sito ibs. He pioneered the art of contouring and his innovative techniques transformed the faces of supermodels, celebrities, and women everywhere. An inspirational howto guide to makeup from one of the most successf.
Kevyn james aucoin february 14, 1962 may 7, 2002 was an american make up artist, photographer and author. For more than a decade, kevyn aucoin has been the makeup artist of choice for fashion and entertainment royalty. Kevyn took most of the pictures himself while the rest of them were taken by famed photographers patrick demarchelier is one of them. In his followup to making faces, kevyn aucoin transforms famous celine dion, julianne moore, sharon stone and ordinary people and demonstrates how anyone can have a variety of faces. I feel the business is what it is today, to an extent, because of kevyn. Kevyn aucoin s work was seen by millions in fashion shows, music videos, and on the covers of virtually every major magazine. Kevyn aucoin making faces making faces, makeup books, face. Theres a book called making faces by makeup artist kevyn aucoin that came out in the latter part of 1997, and in it kevyn discusses the look of. Many pros remember the first time they pored through the. The first chapter of this book opens with contouring and sculpting.
This cult 90s makeup book is making a comeback amid social distancing posted 3 hrs ago as many dip into their makeup bags in search of a distraction, let kevyn aucoin s iconic howto book making faces be your guide. Miss fame used aucoins making faces to learn how to. Aucoin also outlines several fashionable makeup looks of the 1900s per decade. Kevyn aucoins work as a makeup artist and his books inspired so many artists. Kevyn aucoin making faces on we heart it making faces, 1999 kevyn enables each and every one of us to play the character we want to play, be the person we want to be, and most important, feel the best that we can feel about ourselves.
Kevyn james aucoin bio, facts, family famous birthdays. This cult 90s makeup book is making a comeback amid. 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. Each time i open it, its like im opening it for the first time. After making a name for himself, kevyn created the kevyn aucoin. All three books contain his most sought after products. The beauty of this book though is in illustrating how makeup can be used to transform ones face for stunning and whimsical looks. Recensione video del libro sul makeup making faces di kevyn aucoin. For more than a decade kevyn aucoin has been the makeup artist of choice for fashion and entertainment royalty. My favourite part of the whole book is actually the foreword which he called. 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. An inspirational howto guide to makeup from one of the most successful makeup artists working today. Making faces by kevyn aucoin making faces by kevyn aucoin pdf, epub ebook d0wnl0ad in a book that features 60 instructional watercolor sketches and stepbystep recipes for dozens of different looks, the worlds most renowned makeup artist shares his makeup secrets with women everywhere.
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I learned this from reading kevyn aucoin s making faces, a glossy volume published in 1997 that quickly became a kind of sacred text among teenage girls. It has great pictures, tells the techniques, and is just great all around. Kevyn aucoin story explores the life of the iconic makeup artist who transformed the profession into a prominent and influential art form. Learn how to create pop cultures most iconic looks. Making faces by kevyn aucoin 1997, hardcover for sale. Cher, tina turner, vanessa williams, and julia roberts are but a few of the stars in aucoins galaxy. May 10, 2002 if all it says on my gravestone is he did good lipstick, id rather it say nothing at all, said the american makeup artist kevyn aucoin, who has died aged 40. An exclusive palette featuring kevyn s musthave cult products and new trendsetting shades.
Making faces by kevyn ausoin nonfiction books gumtree. Kevyn aucoin, make up 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. I learned how to design my face by looking at pictures of kevyn. This was the very first makeup book i came in contact with and i didnt hesitate to buy it. A musthave, exclusive, howto beauty book of kevyn aucoin s cult products including new trendsetting shades. Kevyn aucoin the making faces beauty book beauty statement. Dec 30, 2016 let this photo of cher in kevyn aucoins making faces be your inspo for a subtle yet glam new years eve look this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines.
This travelsize, fully magnetized book is separated into three removable chapters. Sep, 2017 miss fame explains how kevyn aucoin influenced her makeup journey. Face forward by kevyn aucoin is my absolute favorite of his book line, but this comes pretty close. More than making do, making up is the art of achieving your own special look, and aucoin insists that there are no hard and fast rulesexcept for the obvious ones. Cher, tina turner, vanessa williams, and julia roberts are but a few of the stars in aucoin s galaxy. Free shipping and returns on kevyn aucoin beauty making faces book at nordstrom.
Kevyn aucoin came to new york in 1983 and less than a year later was booked with steven meisel for his first vogue cover. It includes beautiful colored pictures of aucoin s work. The first part called making the face is about the basics of makeup. As many dip into their makeup bags in search of a distraction, let kevyn aucoin s iconic howto book making faces be your guide. I wasnt prepared for the impact the words would have on me. Kevyn aucoin makeup making faces book pictures refinery29. May 08, 2002 kevyn aucoin, the makeup artist who attained an unusually widereaching fame ministering to faces both iconic and ordinary, died yesterday at the westchester medical center. 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 step by step illustrations how to make the most of your beauty, and how to radically change your mood with makeup. Miss fame explains how kevyn aucoin influenced her makeup journey. But kevyn believes that makeup gives everyone the power to transform themselves and try out new personas.
Of course, kevyn aucoin is one of my heroes, so that may prejudice me in a way, but the quality and how it is put together is totally beyond belief. I learned this from reading kevyn aucoin s making faces, a glossy volume published in 1997 that quickly became a. The selfmade makeup artist turned industry icon painted and sculpted some of the days most famous and beautiful faces his. He published a number of industry defining cosmetics books, which are now. Weve gotten a few emails about what books we recommend, so here it is. Americas preeminent makeup artist shares his secrets, explaining not. Kevyn aucoin does a good job of showing women how to do everyday makeup, including highlighting and lowlighting areas to emphasize the positive and unique features of each person. Making faces by aucoin, kevyn and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The application process is explained really concisely and in a stepbystep fashion.
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