tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37635752170451563112011-12-10T06:49:20.299-05:00Beauty Blog of Make-up Artist Rhia Amio. Based in Toronto, Canada.Rhia Amio, Make-up Artist www.artistrhi.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02865683138075889567noreply@blogger.comBlogger5041100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3763575217045156311.post-81890300462823974432010-06-20T18:27:00.004-04:002010-06-20T18:50:13.611-04:00

It was time for a make-over! the artistrhi blog has a new address:http://blog.artistrhi.comSome of the new artistrhi blog features:i). a neat and magazine-inspired layoutii). a more organized way to view current and past blog posts (all 500+ of them! although I'm still working on migrating all the content to the new blog)iii). social media integration (you can share posts easily, 'like it' via

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Check out the Fashion section rhiaamio.com for more beautiful imagery by amazing Alice Xue and make-up by me!We shot this at High Park in Toronto...and can you believe that in all my years of living in this area, that that was my first time there?! Next time, I'll have to go back just to enjoy the scenery :)CreditsPhotography: Alice Xue (www.alicexue.com)Make-up/Hair: Rhia Amio (

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Well, this post is a little delayed because Caroline + Vince are now actually married! I had a wonderful time working with Caroline last Saturday as we prepped for her Big Day. The day's intinerary didn't run tightly to plan that morning, but the amazing bride that she is planned for some buffer time...and remained calm and collected, taking in and enjoying all the Day's little moments.

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Here's a preview of a beauty shoot I did recently with insanely talented Alice Xue (love her!). The model was Lauren from Elmer Olsen, and she was a perfect beauty model...I mean, c'mon look at those lips! I can't wait to show you more of these when they're ready!! :)CreditsPhotography: Alice Xue (www.alicexue.com)Make-up and Hair: Rhia Amio (www.rhiaamio.com)Model: Lauren (Elmer Olsen)

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Hello June! I don't know where the time has gone, but I've been MIA with good reason(s)...one reason being the focus on the many amazingly gracious (and gorgeous!) 2010 brides I have had the pleasure of working with so far.Jess pictured above is just one shining example - an obvious beauty and total sweetheart. For her Big Day look, she wanted something more intense with her eye make-up than we

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artistrhi had the chance to chat with MAC Senior Artist, Caitlin Callahan for some tips on getting gorgeous for summer! Check out the Q & A below!1. What are some key products to a quick and easy beauty routine for the summer? A cream bronzer, tinted moisturizer, lipgloss, waterproof mascara. In the summer I ease off the powders for my clients and myself – the sun reveals all. It’s like God’s own

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More with the lovely Amelia! Check out Geehae's blog and site for more with the wonderful Amelia. Amelia and her now-husband, Dan, celebrated their Big Day at the AGO (thanks Fiona!) in Toronto and Geehae captured the happy couple, the day and all its details beautifully.

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Oh Amelia! I love this lady's smile...and her laugh is sooo contagious. You can just see from these pics how much fun I had getting her ready for her Big Day. :)See more from Amelia's prep for the Big Day on artistrhi weddings!Congratulations, Amelia! xo

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Here are my favourite shots of gorgeous bride Jenna as we get her ready for her Big Day! Can't believe it's already been two weeks that she's been married (yes, I'm a little behind in posts, but hopefully I can have a productive couple of days with the weekend and Monday being a holiday!)Jenna - candid and glowingJenna has great skin as it is, but I love how the pic above shows her glow (with a

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Check out the gorgeous results of an e-shoot with Claudia featuring the awesome couple Dorothy and Matthew. matthew + dorothygetting Dorothy all dolled up!I had a great time hanging out with Dorothy and Matthew, as we did Dorothy's e-shoot prep. I'm always amazed by how accommodating the couples I work with are, even in instances like this, where we may have just met! Here's to wishing Dorothy

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This past weekend I had the pleasure of working with wonderfully talented Alice Xue (www.alicexue.com). Here's a little preview (taken from Alice's homepage) of an outdoor shoot we did with the gorgeous Annabelle from Ford.Be sure to check out Alice's portfolio/site - she's definitely one to watch...aside from being obviously talented, Alice is such a sweetheart....and oh yeah and did I mention

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It's been a while since my previous post, and I swear it's been for a good reason! I've been getting reacquainted with my 2010 brides, meeting new ones for 2011, doing e-shoots, creatives, an entrepreneurial workshop and oh yeah...still working full-time! Can't believe we're so far into May - where does the time go?!Until I can post something a little more, check out some of my gorgeous brides

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We're heading into mid-May and you know what that means...wedding season is in full swing! I'll be posting regularly about the wondeful brides that I'm fortunate to work with so stay tuned for that! To kick things off, meet the stunning bride Linda who was married last Saturday. Linda wanted a fresh and simple bridal look, so we kept the colour focus on the lips and the cheeks while lightly

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The gorgeous Jenna pictured below is getting married THIS weekend. Such a beauty. I can't wait to get her all dolled up! :)Side note: I really LOVE the difference that eyebrows make. Subtle but such impact!!

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I have the wonderful pleasure of knowing Diana through a previous (and also awesome!) bride of mine, Kieu. Aside from having killer features (gorgeous eyes and brows, but also check out her bone structure and PERFECT teeth), Diana was so fun to work with. I love it when it and we all just click. I seriously have the best brides!! So much to be thankful for.I'm looking forward to working with

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Meet one of my gorgeous 2010 brides, Shemara. Look at the surface area on those lids - I could seriously play make-up all day on eyes like that!Shemara's Big Day look is all about classy drama - to get her look, try these key products:1. MAC Paint - an artistrhi kit essential, I use MAC Paints as a base for eyeshadow and as an amplifier for when I want to kick up the intensity of a powder

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tokidoki is a line that reminds us what make-up is all about - having fun!! Looking at this collection is like re-living my make-up crazed teenager days - the colourful textures and playful packaging make me want to experiment with colour again (yes, despite my age!) :)The collection includes a range of make-up products and accessories, all encased in decorative packaging by the brand's creator,

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Over the weekend, I had the chance to also work with Claudia on a photoshoot for the lovely ladies of a string quartet. Check out some of the pics from the shoot below. Claud did an amazing job as always...and all from her very own living room! Good times :)On a side note, I wish I could play the violin...Photography: Claudia Hung EditorialMake-up: Rhia Amio

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Q: I have eczema on my face, especially above my upper lip, and around my cheeks. When I apply make up, especially powder (I use MAC Studio Fix powder plus foundation) it goes a little flaky. I moisturize my face quite well with Lancome Aqua Fusion and only when I apply make up do these parts of my face flake up. Also, sometimes when I apply eye shadow (I use Lancome eyeshadows) you can tell

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Had a great weekend including Saturday afternoon with the awesome couple featured below! Meet Melissa and Christian who will be getting married in June of this year. See more of their e-shoot with my pal and master photographer, Claudia Hung, by clicking on the pic below...enjoy!

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A couple of behind the scenes photos from this past Saturday - had a great time with Karen + her bridal party of sisters! Such gorgeous ladies and all with naturally glowing skin! Just call me jealous.See more from Karen's Big Day on artistrhi weddings! Congratulations Karen! :)

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Here's a little excerpt from my latest Q & A as a W Network Beauty Expert:Q: I’m putting in a lot of hours at the office lately. Is there a quick and easy way to cover up under eye circles?A: The fast solution to hiding those telltale signs of a late night (a.k.a. dreaded dark under-eye circles) is to use concealer. After those long days at the office, the simple act of applying a good

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More W Network Expert Q & A!! :)Q: I’ve heard that if you wear a strong lipstick colour, you shouldn’t do strong eye makeup and vice versa. Is this true? A: With make-up, there really are no rules written in stone, but as trends change and the years pass, we learn that there can definitely be mishaps (i.e. think 80s make-up)! What works with make-up on a daily basis is...Click here to read

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Click the pic below to enlarge the details for an awesome Cover Fx event coming up in Toronto next Thursday, April 22nd! You can get your hands on a free (that's F-R-E-E) full-size tube of CoverFx ConcealFx!!What: Cover Fx FlashMobWhen: Thursday, April 22nd, 2010 @ 12:00PM-12:30PMWhere: Yonge-Dundas Square (Yonge St. side - I'm sure you won't miss them!)Details: All you have to do is...show a

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Presenting the lovely Carol...beforeaftercandid :)

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This past Saturday was a beautiful day for a beautiful bride! I spent the morning helping to get Andrea and her lovely bridal party all dolled up for the Big Day. Here are a few snaps from the day....more are available on artistrhi.com.A huge special thanks to Joy (a.k.a Make-up Junkie) for her assistance in beautifying the ladies! To contact Joy and to see more of her stunning artistry and

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Meet Tu-Le - one of my amazing and stunning 2010 brides-to-be! Below are the before and after pics from our trial session. I had a great time during our session getting to know Tu-Le, seeing her wedding details (gorgeous dress + purple shoes!) and of course playing make-up. :) Meeting with Tu-Le for the first time was seriously like getting together with an old friend....it all (and we) just

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It's been a while since I did a post for my aspiring make-up artist readers - when I came across this Be Your Brand tip in my inbox, I immediately thought it would be useful for anyone working towards their entrepreneurial dreams!The tip comes courtesy of Victoria Colligan, Founder of Ladies Who Launch - an interactive site where aspiring female entrepreneurs can find tips and inspiration on how

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I adore these photos + the couple in them! Geehae did an amazing job, but of course, it never hurts when you have such a photogenic couple to work with. See more of Nicole + Justin on artistrhi.com :)To see what products I used to accentuate Nicole's gorgeous features, check out more from her Beauty Shot

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Before I headed off for the week, I had the awesome opportunity to work with lovely bride, Nancy. The morning was filled with laughs and amazing energy - and that's always a good start to any day - especially the Big Day! Here's a sneak preview of some images courtesy of her wonderful photographers, Elementz of Fotographie.See more of the beautiful bride and all the gorgeous details of her Big

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There's nothing like a little getaway + much needed sleep + sun that does wonders for your beauty routine! This was my final look at the gorgeous resort lobby this morning. It was fantastic to be on vacation, but I certainly missed my laptop! Stay tuned as I have plenty of posts that I've been looking forward to catching up on!!:)Sent from my BlackBerry device on the Rogers Wireless Network

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Meet gorgeous bride-to-be Vinci! Vinci's Big Day is in August of this year, and I'm thrilled to be on board for her Big Day prep! Obviously she has such beautiful features to work with that essentially my 'work' is effortless. Here are the before and after pics from our fun bridal trial together:Vinci's before = naturally gorgeousLook 1: Soft and Polished (perfect for daytime!)Look 2:

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Welcome to a new category of posts called Beauty Buzz! In this category, you'll get the latest info on new products and launches directly from the beauty press release wire.*The latest make-up buzz comes from MAC:MAC's Art Supplies launches for a limited time as of April 1st, 2010 until May (or while quantities last!). The collection of grown-up/make-up crayons and markers sees the introduction

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My poor eyelashes (pictured above) have endured more than their share of curler torture, so I'm game for anything that will help condition them and encourage growth! Thanks to the folks at L'oreal, I've been test-running Lash Boosting Serum for the past couple of weeks, applying it twice per day while crossing my fingers each time that'll work! In their study, L'oreal researchers found that

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Check out the following wedding photographer's sites for inspirational pics, and of course, some of my bridal make-up work! :)Side note: I'm really lucky to come across such amazing photographers/fellow artists in my line of work. Their talent, hard work and dedication to their craft is a definite inspiration to me!Claudia Hung (www.claudiahungweddings.com)One of WeddingBells.ca's Top 25

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Here are the final images from a creative a few weeks back with my amazingly talented photographer pal, Nadia Cheema! Love. See more pics from behind the scenes here and in larger resolution under Beauty at rhiaamio.com.CreditsModels: Sara J and Allana C (ICON Models)Photography: Nadia CheemaMake-up: Rhia AmioHair: Carlos @ SpellboundAssistants: Khalid Mutlaq and Robert Boic

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Anna - she's simply as lovely a person as she looks! What an absolute pleasure getting her and her wedding party all dolled up last Saturday. Check out artistrhi.com for more photos from her Big Day - the gallery includes the good ol' before and after shots (always a crowd fave!), along with stunning pro photos courtesy of Claudia Hung (see one example pic below). Mind you, it never hurts that

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Check out just a couple of the highlights from an artistrhi beauty-filled weekend!!Credits: Konrad Czystowski, CinematographerFirst off, congratulations Anna & Andrew!! Awesome couple. You'll recognize Anna & Andrew from the first e-shoot with the amazing Miss Claudia Hung earlier this year. Saturday was their Big Day, and a summary of it all was captured exquisitely on video by Konrad

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Nicole...what a beauty! As you can see from her before, she has such stunning features to work with (making it basically impossible for me to make her look bad! lol!). We focused on a stronger eye look with a neutral lip for her engagement shoot today (with photography by the talented Miss Geehae!).Here are the before and after pics from our make-up session earlier. I can't wait to see how

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Q: Do I apply eyeliner before or after eyeshadow? Before or after mascara?A: The answer to this is easy....do both! I apply eyeliner as my first step and as my last step always...and here's my rationale (you can decide if it's actually rational):1. Applying eyeliner first lets me get as tight to the lashes as possible, without having to worry about smudges that may imprint and ruin other

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...and so it begins!! WEDDING SEASON!Many thanks to beautiful bride Mary and her stunning bridal party (some of whom are pictured above) for an absolutely fun-filled morning!! Gracious people like you guys are why I do what I do...and why I love it so much! Thank you, and of course, congratulations Mary! Looking forward to more Big Days with my brides this year and in 2011! :)Click the pics

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Hey folks!! It's been a while! What better way to get back into things than to post some pics of what I've been up to.This past weekend I worked on a beauty-focused shoot with the lovely Nadia Cheema. Last time we did a shoot together was way back in November, so needless to say I was excited to get back to the studio with her! The snaps below come courtesy of our wonderfully talented hair

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Attention brides-to-be! If you're still on the look-out for a make-up artist and/or hairstylist for your Big Day, here are some more tips on how to prep (and make the most!) of your trials to ultimately pick who (or what's) best for you! 1. Trials. Do them.It's always best to go for a consultation with your prospective artist. After you've deduced your choices from viewing portfolios and/or

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Check out the wnetwork.com for my latest Q&A on eyeshadow! In the post, you'll find tips on how to work the mono eyeshadow look, which is a huge trend for Spring 2010 make-up (especially in jeweled tones and candy colours)!Enjoy :) To see previous Q&A's or to submit your own question, click here.

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Marcelle's New Age Anti-Wrinkle Make-up Foundation is targeted towards the 35+ crowd, but after passing a recent bday and entering that next age bracket, I figured....it doesn't hurt to be pro-active, right? :)I've shied away from drugstore brand foundations in the past while, as I'm a firm believer on it being ok to splurge on quality foundation and concealer products (and of course, I've needed

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Red Riding Hood - the final installment from our Fairy Tale series is now up under the Fashion section of rhiaamio.com!Rapunzel's still definitely my favourite of the fairy tale looks we did...what's yours? :)Be sure to check out Nadia's blog to see how a photo gets transformed into the finished product...enjoy!

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Here are the results from a bridal make-up trial with beautiful Jess!! (Click to enlarge the pics).For Jess' trial, we went for a subtle make-up look to bring out her naturally gorgeous features. The key steps to getting her make-up look were: i). slightly filling in her naturally gorgeous arches and ii). adding false lashes. With filled-in brows and falsies on, I only needed to use a minimal

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Check out some pics from the first wedding of 2010 featuring beautiful bride Chrisie! I had such a good time with Chrisie and her ladies during her Big Day in January....and I'm definitely looking forward to more girly good fun with all the upcoming weddings this year! Thanks Chrisie for an awesome start to the year! xo

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Meet lovely bride-to-be Amelia!! It's always so nice to finally meet a bride-to-be after all our email and phone interactions.... and many times you can get a good sense of the person you're interacting with via the way they write. Just like I thought from her emails, Amelia is an absolute sweetheart!! Leading up to our trial, I honestly hadn't laughed so hard in a long while that my sides

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Riveting is MAC's rocker glam collection for Spring 2010. With heavy metal textures and vibrant loudmouth colours, Riveting is hardly a collection for the fading wallflower. For me, the most anticipated items of this collection have to be the matte nail polishes. It's honestly about time that a make-up powerhouse like MAC finally jumped the matte nail polish bandwagon (...or maybe it's a

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They're back!!! E-shoots with Claudia Hung, that is!! :)Check out Claud's gorgeous shots of newlyweds-to-be, Anna and Andrew. I've met with Anna and Andrew a couple of times now to do Anna's make-up, and they're such a cute AND fun pair. These pics were taken just this past weekend (on a cccold Sunday in February!), and you would never know the freezing temperatures from looking at the pics of

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The on-set of spring make-up collections usually signals a return to colour. As much as I love the drama of fall/winter make-up collections, I also love the bright pops of colour that go hand-in-hand with spring make-up.Some of Spring 2010 top make-up trends include:1. the 'no make-up' make-up look2. bright pops of colour on the eyes (not pastel, but more vivid like turquoise, orange, pinks

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My latest Q&A on the wnetwork.com discusses what make-up to wear while working out.Guilty as charged - I've been known to wear make-up to the gym (when I did go lol!), and I know I'm not the only one out there that did so! There are definitely some recommendations for make-up do's and don'ts at the gym - check out the Q&A to keep looking good during and after your work-out!

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Check out my latest Q&A on the wnetwork on how to cover up acne with make-up! (You know we all do it!)I know it's bad, and as much as I've resolved against it, I'll be probably be forever poking at my acne (likely until my hormones wear out!). Needless to say, I've had to find the products that truly work when it comes to covering up acne (at all its different stages...and when I've made it

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Hope for Haiti - Beauty Benefit Fundraiser in Toronto from Spencer Fu on Vimeo.I'm very happy to report that our Hope for Haiti Beauty Benefit last Sunday was an absolute success!! From the feedback from our participants and volunteers to the amount of money raised - everyone really came together to have a ton of beauty fun while giving to a very worthwhile cause.Five hours later, a grand total

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Irem Harnak and Nicole rock! I'm really happy to have the chance to work with these talented beauties!More pics from our shoot can be found at rhiaamio.com...enjoy! (I sure did!)

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It's so good to be working with Nadia again. We always have a blast on set, and doing a shoot just gives me more time to hang out with a friend :) Our last shoot together was back in November for our fairy tales set so as you can imagine I was excited to finally get back into the studio with her! Here are the results of our shoot with the lovely Emily Jane (Ford)....enjoy!For some behind the

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About a month back, I talked about make-up for headshots, and here are the results of Tina's photoshoot! She's such a gorgeous lady - totally didn't need my 'help' at all!! We did a couple of looks - one natural and one more sultry to show Tina's different sides. (A range of good shots is key to grabbing the eye of casting directors and landing those roles!)See....she's versatile!I love the

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What an amazing day!!! Thank you to everyone who came out to support the Hope for Haiti Beauty Benefit. From our model participants to our sponsors to our Beauty and Photography Crew that shared their time and talent, the day would not have been such a success without the seriously overwhelming support. Numbers are still to be finalized, but with everyone's help, we were able to exceed

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I think this is the longest I've gone without blogging in a while, but I assure you it's in the name of a great cause! We've had an amazing response from both participants and sponsors for our Hope for Haiti Beauty Benefit coming up this Sunday. Check out some of the donations we were able to round up for participants' gift bags and/or raffle items!Coming together for a great cause is always

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Check out Make-up Junkie's posts on a few of our generous make-up sponsors:I'm already a huge fan of Face Atelier and Cargo, and I can't wait to get acquainted with more Cake and Balmshell products at Hope for Haiti! Thank you to our sponsors for the support :)More sponsor profiles to follow!! Thank you to Make-up Junkie for the above posts!

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If you're an avid reader of this blog, you'll know that finding a concealer that truly works is the equivalent of finding the make-up holy grail for me! Even the concealers with the best reviews out there are challenged by my dark circles (yes, that whole New Year's resolution to get more sleep...so not happening just yet!).I've had to adjust my concealer routine, as things that worked in my

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It's been a whirlwind (but productive!) week as we put the Hope for Haiti Beauty Benefit together. There have been some very exciting additions to our list of make-up sponsors who will be contributing items for either our participants' swag bags, baskets for raffle...or even both! (Yes, the generosity is overwhelming as it is inspiring!)The updated list now includes (as seen on our event's

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If you've been staying in touch with recent artistrhi tweets, you would have noticed the chatter (well, twatter?) about a Beauty Benefit for relief efforts in Haiti!I'm very excited to announce the Hope for Haiti Beauty Benefit will be taking place with the help of the gracious beauty pros and beauty bloggers that will be lending their services and talents for this fundraiser. Here's the scoop

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Q: What contouring products do you recommend?A: Before I get into what products I'd recommend, let's go through the basic principles of contouring (and its complement--highlighting) to make sure we're all on the same page! Techniques of contouring and highlighting play on principles of dark and light:Photo by Nadia CheemaCONTOURINGWhen you want to make areas on the face appear smaller, we '

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Meet lovely Melody, one of my June 2010 brides! Similar to Caroline, Melody wanted a fresh and clean bridal make-up look.Here are the keys to getting Melody's fresh and pretty bridal look:1. Balance out the skin tone with foundation and concealer. Blend well and set it with powder.2. Smile and dust a peachy-pink blush on the cheeks (i.e. NARS Orgasm, Benefit Coralista)3. Fill in the eyebrows. (I

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New pics added to the Beauty section of rhiaamio.com. Photography by Mathew Wilson and Make-up/Hair by me!

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Film NoirPhotography: Nadia Cheema (www.nadiac.com)Make-up: Rhia Amio (www.artistrhi.com)Check out the awesome results (click the above to enlarge) of a client shoot with Nadia Cheema. Our model and client, Komal, is such a striking lady...and has a killer wardrobe to boot (the outfits we used were all her own!)!! Love!I think pics like these would make great gifts for your sweetheart on

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find out how to support a great cause and win this!(click to enlarge)My inspiring pal Jenise is organizing a fundraiser for the recent situation in Haiti. If you're in the GTA area, come on out and bring a few friends to have some fun while raising money for a great cause at Bowl for Haiti.I have my first wedding of the year that day so I won't be there in person, but artistrhi will definitely

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2010 is off to a great start with all the bridal trials and weddings that are going on!! Caroline pictured above was such a delight to work with. She wanted a 'fresh' and glowing look so we kept the make-up neutral around the eyes, added falsies and then highlighted the cheeks and lips with warm pink tones. The result...a beautiful, blushing bride-to-be!!p.s. don't you just love her dimples?!

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Rina + Joe engaged are now actually Rina + Joe married!! Oops I'm a little behind in adding these pics to the artistrhi site, but I wish them the best all the same!! I'm looking forward to e-shoots with Claud getting underway with our first one right around the corner in February... stay tuned for those cool (well, literally cold!) shots :)Attention brides-to-be: check out this link about the

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Beautiful Sunday... :)---Rhia Amio647-300-7442http://www.artistrhi.comhttp://artistrhi.blogspot.comSent from my BlackBerry device on the Rogers Wireless Network

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The second set from our Grimms' fairy tale themed shoot is now up under the Fashion section of rhiaamio.com. Rapunzel was hands down my favourite theme of that day; I loved the hair, make-up (ok slight bias!), styling and of course the finished product!! Everyone did such an amazing job while still having fun on set. I'm very excited to see what Teama Cheema comes up with for 2010! xo!Credits

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New photos under the Beauty section of rhiaamio.com, courtesy of Mathew Wilson!I'm always super-impressed by the maturity and professionalism of the young models that we work with, and Jenna was no exception. She was visiting Toronto from Calgary this past weekend in order to build her book. She had plenty of shoots lined up for the two days, but you wouldn't have been able to tell she was

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Check out my latest Q&A about how to easily transition your make-up from a daytime to evening look on W Network! Enjoy :)

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WCH Women by Claudia HungMake-up by Rhia AmioI'll be working with my friend triple threat Tina (that's a lot of T's!) tomorrow doing her make-up for a photoshoot. The photoshoot is for headshots for promotional use and for Tina's website. In preparation for tomorrow's shoot, we've been chatting back and forth on what the look should be. In that sense, make-up for headshots is very similar to

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I first came across CoverFx BritePrep while doing wedding make-up for the mom of a bride-to-be. The mom had beautiful skin for a mature (50 years old+) lady, but also had slight hyperpigmentation that was of concern to her, especially since she felt it had recently become darker and more noticeable. She asked me to use CoverFX Brite Prep that she had in her own make-up bag, as she said it was the

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With the dry and cold winter upon us, lately my mane seems to have a mind of its own! The extreme dryness in the air often leads to the odd morning where my hair mimics that of a kid at the Science Centre, discovering first-hand the wonders of static electricity. Cool back then, but definitely not pretty when you have 30 minutes to tame the hair (and still get the rest of the body ready) for

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Congrats to Claudia for being featured on weddingbells.com (the official site for WeddingBells mag!) as one of Canada's Top 25 Inspiring Wedding Photogs! That's maaajor and truly well-deserved!Can't wait to start the e-shoots up again with Claud! (In fact, can't wait for the warmer weather that accompanies it!!!) The main pic of Claud's above is one of our e-shoots from summer 2009 with Flora

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Aside from the usual resolutions that have resurfaced (i.e. losing 15 lbs with all the holiday over-eating - no joke!), this New Year I vow to:Be less brand snobby.Can you really blame a girl for sticking with what works? I’ve learned from the various samples I’ve received and from different bloggers’ reviews that there are a wealth of quality products out there. Time to expand my beauty

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I have much to be grateful for after an amazing 2009. I wouldn't be here without the family, friends and clients that continue to support and inspire me along this journey. The above is a summary of the amazing year for artistrhi in pictures. My heartfelt thanks again to everyone :)

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Ok, so there's really more than a top '9', but these are some of the amazing things that stood out from this past year (in no particular order!):Working on 40 weddings, including 11 in August and 1 in Vegas!!Thank you to all the gracious brides who allowed me to be a part of their Big Day.For any bridal make-up artists just starting out there, I remember in my first year how I did 2 weddings and

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Just in case you go a little overboard with the alcohol consumption this evening (it is New Year's after all!), here are a few quick make-up tips to help you nurse (and conceal) tomorrow's hang-over! 1. Moisturize!If you didn't get the chance to do so the night (or early morning!) before, make sure you thoroughly cleanse the skin and remove any leftover make-up. Hydrate the skin by applying

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New photos by Mathew Wilson are now up on the Fashion section of rhiaamio.com! Check out some pics from behind the scenes here.I'm itching to get creative and do more creatives...can't wait to see what 2010 will bring!Creative TeamPhotography: Mat WilsonMake-up/Hair: Rhia AmioStylist: Emily Harris-BrandtsModel: Tara Elizabeth

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Lisa's Toronto reception this past November was the perfect way to cap off a wonderful (and super busy!) year of weddings! Check out artistrhi.com for more pics of her day :)NOTE:p.s. Sorry for the lack of posts! I try to blog each weekday, so you can imagine I've been going through blog withdrawal! I took an impromptu break from blogging to catch up with my (amazing and supportive) family

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A perfect pout always starts with smooth and moisturized lips...but with winter now officially upon us, a little more effort is necessary to get the lips soft and supple! The weather and environment around us tend to be overly dry in winter and that can instantly zap our lips of much-needed moisture.Fortunately, there are many simple at-home remedies to keep lips looking their best! Other than

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Anyone who knows me knows that 1. the above is not a picture of me, but rather the gorgeous Camilla Belle and 2. I'm quite attached to my long hair (having had pretty much the same 'do for the past few years!). The most drastic thing I've done to my hair in the last 10 years is either highlight it or get my bangs cut, similar to Camilla's full-on fringe above. I know, i know - I'm quite the

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Check out my latest Q & A on Applying Mineral Foundation, now on wnetwork.com! :)

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It's amazing how fast time flies...it seems like it was only yesterday that Jaymee and I were talking in 2008 about her upcoming wedding...or maybe it was 2007?! Either way, now fast forward to 2010, Jaymee is an awesome person and oh yes, an absolutely stunning bride!I've known Jaymee and a couple of her bridesmaids since high school, and it's seriously always an amazing feeling to work with and

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I recently held a make-up lesson with two amazing and quick-learning clients (thanks A. and S.!). We focused on doing a smoky eye look for the lesson, and it reminded me how (understandably!) many women have questions on how to do it or how to improve on it.The template at right (an oldie but a goodie!) is meant to be an approximate guideline for where the shades of eyeshadow go. Keep it in mind

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I recently held a make-up lesson with two amazing and quick-learning clients (thanks A. and S.!). We focused on doing a smoky eye look for the lesson, and it reminded me how (understandably!) many women have questions on how to do it or how to improve on it.The template at right (an oldie but a goodie!) is meant to be an approximate guideline for where the shades of eyeshadow go. Keep it in mind

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I recently held a make-up lesson with two amazing and quick-learning clients (thanks A. and S.!). We focused on doing a smoky eye look for the lesson, and it reminded me how (understandably!) many women have questions on how to do it or how to improve on it.The template at right (an oldie but a goodie!) is meant to be an approximate guideline for where the shades of eyeshadow go. Keep it in mind

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I recently held a make-up lesson with two amazing and quick-learning clients (thanks A. and S.!). We focused on doing a smoky eye look for the lesson, and it reminded me how (understandably!) many women have questions on how to do it or how to improve on it.The template at right (an oldie but a goodie!) is meant to be an approximate guideline for where the shades of eyeshadow go. Keep it in mind

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I recently held a make-up lesson with two amazing and quick-learning clients (thanks A. and S.!). We focused on doing a smoky eye look for the lesson, and it reminded me how (understandably!) many women have questions on how to do it or how to improve on it.The short answer? Practice and experiment! The great thing about make-up is that even if you don't get it right the first time, you can

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Just in time for the winter cold: hat head, be gone! Check out my latest Q&A on wnetwork.com :)

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I must be the easiest person to shop for. Similar to an obsession as a young girl with Barbie dolls, with make-up I want it all and I can never have enough. I have plenty of stuff for the both the personal and professional make-up kit, and as cost-effective as I try to be with purchasing make-up items, I’ll inevitably find something new that I love. To ease the feelings of guilt, I use the

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artistrhi weddings update! Here are the gorgeous pro pics of Heather's wedding courtesy of kieleyphotography.com. Heather is the perfect combo of bridal babe plus sweetheart, as you can tell from the pics. It's always great to catch up with my brides a few months after things have settled down and hear how everything is going so well....and that the Big Day was everything they dreamed of.

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See the original post on Toronto Wedding Professionals - your e-source for all things wedding!It may be wintertime and wedding 'off-season', but if you're planning for your Big Day next year, now is the time to get a jumpstart on your skin care and beauty routine! Try these tips to get your skin Big Day ready:Think and live healthy.Drink more water, get as much rest as possible, eat well (limit

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Check out wnetwork.com for my latest Q & A on Mascara Brushes! Here's a bit more on the mascaras I recommended in my response (click on the photos below to enlarge).Brushes that Lengthen:A thin mascara wand (like that of Maybelline Lash Stiletto or Lancome Definicils) works to lengthen lashes and help make even those tiny hairs in the corners of the eyes stand out! I love Maybelline's Lash

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It's nearing the one year mark for the artistrhi site, and I was definitely itching for a change! I wanted to adjust the design layout to have a cleaner and brighter aesthetic...and I'm extremely happy with the results, all with the help of Rosie of Design in Rotation (aka my awesome and talented sister!). To further improve the user experience, you'll also notice the following changes:1.

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