Making faces is an inspiring book written by kevyn aucoin, sharing his unique, innovative tricks and techniques on makeup application. Third, it is easy to see this as art, and faces as canvases, and aucoin as a skilled and generous artist. A musthave, exclusive, howto beauty book of kevyn aucoins cult products including new trendsetting shades. An inspirational howto guide to makeup from one of the most successf. Buy making faces new edition by aucoin, kevyn isbn. For more than a decade kevyn aucoin has been the makeup artist of choice for fashion and entertainment royalty. Today is the 58th birthday of the author and artist kevyn aucoin. If youre new to makeup or youre not really experienced with different techniques then this an absolute musthave. Lisa marie presley as mary tyler moore kevyn aucoin making faces makeup artist kevyn aucoin transformed lisa for his book face forward. This travelsize, fully magnetized book is separated into three removable chapters. 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. Buy making faces 01 by aucoin, kevyn, aucion, kevyn isbn. Biba creator barbara hulanicki called this biba girl. First, if you do wear makeup, the instructions here are clear, well designed, and friendly.
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Kevyn james aucoin february 14, 1962 may 7, 2002 was an american makeup artist, photographer and author. In them, he divulged the secrets of his art, teaching makeup application stepbystep in his own words. This book was everything i was expected and everything i wanted. I learned this from reading kevyn aucoins making faces, a glossy volume published in 1997 that quickly became a kind of sacred text. It has great pictures, tells the techniques, and is just great all around. The faces that kevyn aucoin has made are stellar and luminous. It comes with three separate magnetic chapters contour, blush and eyes each with its own palette, illustrated instructions and quotes from the artist. His work graced hundreds of magazine covers, billboards and runways. Cher, tina turner, vanessa williams, and julia roberts are but a few of the stars in aucoins galaxy. His new book has all the glamour of that first book but its also packed with practical makeup instructions that women everywhere can use.
Kevyn aucoin s work was seen by millions in fashion shows, music videos, and on the covers of virtually every major magazine. Making faces by kevyn aucoin 1997, hardcover for sale online. Kevyn aucoin the making faces beauty book netaporter. Ideal to learn about an iconic person in the industry and its work. In making faces, makeup artist kevyn aucoin shares his secrets, explaining not only the basics of makeup application and technique but also how to use those fundamentals. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. 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. Biba creator barbara hulanicki called this biba girl with a bright face and dolly eyes the dudu look. I learned this from reading kevyn aucoins making faces, a glossy volume published in 1997 that quickly became a kind of.
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His work graced hundreds of magazine covers, billboards and runways, and adorned the faces of celebrities such as madonna, tina turner, kate moss and elizabeth taylor. This book contains three palettes for a host of modern. Making faces by kevyn aucoin and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Jun 05, 2009 kevyn took most of the pictures himself while the rest of them were taken by famed photographers patrick demarchelier is one of them. Kevyn aucoin made it his mission to share his techniques with anyone willing to learn them. Aug 23, 2015 i was 14 when i discovered i have an oval face. Kevyn aucoin making faces beauty book kevyn aucoin.
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In making faces, he explains and illustrates the basics of makeup. The book i read throughout the 6 weeks is making faces by amy harmon. This cult 90s makeup book is making a comeback amid. Shop the official site for award winning beauty products from kevyn aucoin, the master of artistry. See more ideas about kevyn aucoin, kevyn aucoin makeup and making. Once again amy harmon bewitched me with her beautiful story, captivating flawless writing and her fantastic storytelling. A musthave, exclusive, howto beauty book of kevyn aucoin s cult productsincluding new trendsetting shades. Kevyn aucoins work was seen by millions in fashion shows, music videos, and on the covers of virtually every major magazine. After making a name for himself, kevyn created the kevyn aucoin. Kevyn took most of the pictures himself while the rest of them were taken by famed photographers patrick demarchelier is one of them. Free shipping and returns on kevyn aucoin beauty making faces book at nordstrom. I remember being 12 years old and discovering this book one day at the.
Kevyn aucoin beauty rebrands with digital focus the rebranding coincides with the 20th anniversary of the making faces book and the 15th anniversary of the brand. Cher, tina turner, vanessa williams, and julia roberts are but a few. The book was widely noted for introducing makeup sculpting and contouring to the general. Let this photo of cher in kevyn aucoins making faces be. Many pros remember the first time they pored through the. The books making faces and the art of makeup by kevyn aucoin. He was able to see the angles of a face and recreate an. And the source was a book kevyn aucoins making faces. Buy the paperback book making faces by kevyn aucoin at indigo. His book making faces exemplifies his talent and vision. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Making faces was hands down the most emotional book i have read by this author. I do recommend the book for people with a passion for the.
Face forward by kevyn aucoin is my absolute favorite of his book line, but this comes pretty close. In making faces, makeup artist kevyn aucoin shares his secrets, explaining not only the basics of makeup application and technique but also how to use those fundamentals sometimes in unconventional ways to create a wide range of different looks. Kevyn aucoin makeup making faces book pictures refinery29. 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. He appeared on countless television shows and was the author of three bestselling books, the art of makeup, making faces, and face forward. Find bestselling products for contouring, sculpting, and highlighting. Let this photo of cher in kevyn aucoins making faces be your inspo for a subtle yet glam new years eve look. I received the book making faces for christmas and want to recreate all of the looks that kevyn himself created. He appeared on countless television shows and was the author. Making faces, a manual on how to apply makeup which went straight to the top of the american. You should be able to find this book in most bookstores now. Kevyn aucoin making faces beauty book kevyn aucoin kevyn. 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.
I received the book making faces for christmas and want to recreate all of the looks that kevyn himself created and named. My favourite part of the whole book is actually the foreword which he called. The world is a better place because he is in it and still feels the loss that he has left. My favourite part of the whole book is actually the foreword which he called making the face. He had three books called the art of makeup, making. Each time i open it, its like im opening it for the first time. In the makeup world, kevyn aucoin s iconic 1997 book making faces is largely considered the bible of its fieldand not without reason. In making faces, he explains and illustrates the basics of makeup application and technique, then shows how you can use these fundamentals in all kinds of interesting and unconventional ways. 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.
Editions of making faces by kevyn aucoin goodreads. Kevyn aucoin believed that makeup gives everyone the power to transform herself and try out new personas. 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. This was the very first makeup book i came in contact with and i didnt hesitate to buy it. 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. Thoughts on being old, has been writing a column for an american magazine called. Americas preeminent makeup artist shares his secrets, explaining not. I read this book because my mom read it and strongly recommended it. 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.
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