by Candice DeVille | Apr 7, 2015 | Beauty Advice & Tips
This DIY teeth whitening method is a tried and true trick I’ve been using for years!
As a red lipstick addict, to say nothing of my love for black coffee and Merlot, this is an essential part of my beauty routine. It’s ridiculously inexpensive and highly effective, just don’t use it more than a few of times per month.
The bicarbonate soda is the abrasive part, and the peroxide both removes the stains and sanitises the area, killing any bacteria and improving your overall oral health.
I’ve been using this method for years and yes, I’ve had it evaluated and approved by my dentist as well. This is one of the tricks I teach in my hands on beauty workshops and have had incredible feedback from our participants. Leave me a comment and let me know how this one works for you!
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by Candice DeVille | Apr 3, 2015 | Beauty Advice & Tips, Makeup
Pulling off a red lip is not as difficult as you may believe.
As a red lipstick wearer of 26 years, I’ve tried them all. The brands, the shades, the formulas, the insider tips and tricks. Now it’s time to share them.
As a professional makeup artist who works with women of all ages, one of the questions I’m most frequently asked is, “how do you get your lipstick to stay on so well?” There is no single answer to this as there are a few factors that come into play, applying it well in the first instance makes a huge difference.
There are so many red lipsticks on the market it’s often hard to know where to start. That’s why I’ve personally created this page where you can shop some our favourite brands!
If you have questions about red lipstick, how to wear it, recommended brands etc. please leave me a comment and I’ll add your request to our new series, The Red Lipstick List!
by Candice DeVille | Feb 28, 2015 | CDV Vintage Salon, Vintage Weddings
I realised the other day that I’ve not shared my vintage styling work with you all in quite a while, and as it has been keeping me so very busy, it was overdue!
Valentines Day weekend was one of our busiest in a long time. The team and I rocked up to Ballarat in country Victoria to run a mini beauty salon for the Ballarat Beat Rockabilly Festival. I’ve learnt (the hard way) that these festivals are not something where you can combine business with pleasure. After eight or more solid hours on your feet, transforming ladies into visions of retro loveliness, what you really need is a cup of tea and a good lie down!
What I find particularly rewarding about these events is the diversity of women who come to see us. Women of all ages and very different backgrounds. Those who love makeup and getting dressed up on a regular basis, as well as those who haven’t touched a makeup brush in decades! Seeing the looks of delight as we reveal the transformations and the warm, heartfelt letters of thanks we received in the following week, is a reward beyond measure.
Seeing our work appear in bridal blogs and magazines is an honour I don’t think I’ll ever get used to. I had the pleasure of working with It’s Beautiful Here for an editorial shoot in Hello May. With beautiful gowns by Neveka, the ladies created a Jayne Eyre inspired bridal feel; complete with overgrown woodlands and wild flowers.
Working on Weddings and other special occasions is such an immense honour and privilege. Being invited in to someone’s personal space and helping them to create a perfect memory of their day, is nothing short of marvellous. Seeing the excitement, nerves and joy all bundled together in a room full of happy women as they prepare to make the big leap. Best friends tell stories of their years together and anxious family members potter about the kitchen making tea and sandwiches to keep themselves busy and focused.
While I’m often not there to see the final walk down the aisle, the pure joy and emotion that comes back from these talented photographers is something I’ll always treasure. My team and I travel all over the countryside (indeed all over Australia), bringing our brushes to bear on bridal parties of all backgrounds and ages.
This beautiful wedding was shot by Eric Ronald and featured in Rock N Roll Bride.
Now, as I look toward the rest of 2015, I’m planning out dates for our full day hair and makeup workshops for cities all around Australia. So if you would like to come and play with me one day, drop me a line!
by Candice DeVille | Nov 12, 2014 | Beauty Reviews, Skin Care, sponsors
Brought to you by Nuffnang and Neutrogena
Great skin is the foundation to a great look.
If really want to pull off the #IWokeUpLikeThis look with #NoMakeup #NoFilter, then you’d better be paying good attention to your skin. There is no makeup that can truly imitate the glow of well-maintained, hydrated skin. Trust me, I know.
As a makeup artist I see women of all ages, sans makeup, on a regular basis. It’s instantly obvious who takes care of their skin and who doesn’t. I’m often shocked to hear clients say they are at least ten years younger than their skin appears to be.
Eating well, getting enough sleep and staying out of the sun are all vital to great skin, but there are now fantastic products out there to help us make the best of our efforts.
When it comes to moisture, it should be your number one priority in skin maintenance. Our bodies already produce a very clever substance known as hyaluronic acid. Its job is to cushion joints, hydrate the skin and the hair, and helps our skin retain its elasticity. It’s an amazing molecule, which can retain up to 1000 times its own weight in water. The problem is though, that the levels our body naturally produces degrades daily, and as we age, this process speeds up.
So what can we do? Fortunately for us, the technology of the beauty industry has caught up to the point where they’re able to produce high quality gels to keep us hydrated. The main problem has been the very high price point; until now.
Neutrogena has just launched their Hydro Boost Water Gel range to much fanfare and anticipation. A luxury product, with the same efficacy and results as those more than twice the price! The Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel is a pale blue, silky gel substance that is instantly absorbed into the skin. With no greasy residue, it leaves your skin feeling instantly hydrated, supple and smooth.
No matter the weather, we lose so much moisture from our skin each day. It may be the natural climate, the artificial climate (air conditioning / heating), or simple daily perspiration. Keeping up your water is one thing, but we want to make sure it gets to where it is needed and doesn’t immediately evaporate. I’ve spent a lot of time working with different skin hydrating solutions, and hyaluronic acid is by far the most effective ingredient in seeing instant results.
Having such an affordable option as Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel may revolutionise your skin care regime. You won’t need the big bucks to get the big name glow, just this little blue pot of hydrating molecules.
Try it for yourself, and I’d bet you’ll be impressed with the results too!
I even have a Hydro Boost special hamper pack to give away!
You could win the ultimate hydrating hamper including these products from the Hydro Boost range.
| NEUTROGENA® HydroBoost Water Gel 50g $24.99 |
| NEUTROGENA® HydroBoost Night Concentrate 50g $24.99 |
| NEUTROGENA® HydroBoost Gel SPF15 40mL $24.99 |
| NEUTROGENA® HydroBoost Eye Roll On 15g $19.95 |
Quite the beauty haul!
All you need to do is tell me in the comments, why the Hydro Boost Water Gel appeals to you.
Terms and Conditions for this giveaway can be found here.
by Candice DeVille | Oct 2, 2014 | Events, Workshops and Events
It’s true! We’re taking this show on the road with a new series of DAY LONG workshops!
First up Melbourne, then Brisbane, Sydney and in 2015 we’ll be hitting the USA! Woo hoo!!
I’ve really enjoyed working with everyone in our workshops to date, but we find there is just so much to cover, so many questions to answer and more we want to get to. So we’ve come up with a great way to give you a whole day worth of beauty secrets you can take away and keep learning from forever!
The first round of EARLY BIRD bookings are now open with a special bonus!
Also, make sure you’ve signed up to our newsletter to be the first to hear about new dates in your city, and when our brand new series of eBooks will be released!
