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Side 1 is a full face for illustrating the entire makeup look while Side 2 provides space to record the products and the techniques used to finish COMPLEXION, EYES/BROWS, CHEEKS and LIPS.

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This is the season to use rich rustic eyeshadows (even red) as a way to add color to your look.  Key to making the look work; keep it monochromatic for eyes, cheeks and lips.

WEAR THE LOOK

1. Lightening the brows as little as 1/2 a shade lighter brightens the face and lifts the eye area.  I recommend Jolene face hair products for this.

2. Use a contour brush to define the entire contour of the eye.  Allow color to blend high towards the inner corner of the eye and the brow.

3. Connect color application at outer corner of the eye and along 2/3rds of lower lash line using a small brush.

4. Use a cotton swab to refine all edges of application.

5. Next, fill in lid and brow bone with a shimmer highlight.  Here, pink is used as a monochrome of red.

6. Line the entire upper lash line with black eye liner.  Softly diffuse.

7. Line the entire lower lash line and connect the upper and lower lash lines at inner and outer corners.  Also, line the inner rim of the eye.

8. Set black eye liner application with black eye shadow on upper and lower lash lines using a small brush.

10. Next, define the contour of the eye with black eye shadow and a small brush.  This makes the eye appear larger.

11. Apply generous coats of black mascara to top and bottom lashes.

12. Create an ultra matte complexion.  Use concealer where needed and then dust foundation powder over the entire face.  A must have brush: The Aveda Foundation Brush. 

13. Pink blush is applied high on the cheek bones to play on color application on the eye.

14.  Choose lip color to complete the look.  Pink, red and even a deep plum/burgundy will work.  Go light on lip color if you want the eyes to be the focus or go strong to play up both the eyes and the lips.

PAINT!

Rudy Miles

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By Jessica Wright | August 31, 2011 at 9:58 am | No comments | Featured, Industry Insider | Tags: Aveda, Beauty By Rudy, makeup artist, Mercedes Benz New York Fashion Week, Rudy Miles

In the world of fashion there are many jobs that make the show go on.  One of the most challenging is that of the hands behind the show.  The hands that take the designer’s vision, dream and idea of what their grand display will be and make it a reality.  The challenge here is the execution of that goal without overshadowing the designer or taking away from their designs.

It’s a slippery slope and many never make it to the top of that hill.  It takes practice, dedication and precision.  It takes natural talent and a strong honing of meticulously learned skills.  It takes seeing the product in your hand for what it is, what it can be and in emergencies, what you need it to be.

I’ve been fortunate to work with one such inspiring powerhouse in the makeup world through the Aveda Artistry Team. Rudy Miles has a charisma that goes beyond words, knowledge deeper than any makeup guide and a hand that was made to decorate faces.  Recently, he has transitioned from The Global Head of Makeup Artistry with Aveda to taking the fashion world by storm with his own brand, beautybyrudy.  He is the hand behind many of Zang Toi’s shows and still contributes in various capacities to his roots in Aveda, including hosting 5-day intensive trainings in Tuscon, Provo, Dallas, Philadelphia and Denver.

When I contacted Rudy about talking to me for The Indianapolis Fashion Collective, he was quick to respond with a resounding “Absolutely!”  It’s that humbleness and spirit that remains respectful of his roots and growth that makes me admire Rudy and solidify why he continues to his climb in such a competitive field.

It seems everyone dreams of moving to New York City at least once, how did you come to make that move?

I moved to New York City from Chicago in pursuit of a modeling career.  I was modeling in Chicago and went to a model search.  A New York agent told me if I was ever in New York City to stop by, so I just moved

Aveda has been a large part of your growth as a Makeup Artist, how did your relationship with Aveda start?

I moved to New York with $1000 in my pocket and quickly realized I needed money.  I went to the Aveda Experience  center to make money and fell in love with the company.

Did Aveda start your passion in makeup or has it always been a part of Rudy Miles?

I had absolutely no clue about makeup.  When I was in Chicago I taught some minimal audition makeup to the students at John Casablancas, but never defined myself as an artist.  Aveda provides intensive, extensive education which included makeup.  That exposure gave me the makeup bug.

From walking through the doors looking to make money to rising to be Aveda’s Global Head of Makeup Artistry takes a lot of work, how did you do it?

In the Aveda Experience Center, I was very successful in selling.  This got me noticed quickly and then I was asked to join the retail education team.  At that point the Global Makeup Educator at the time, Dana Walker, hand picked me to keep training in makeup…against my wishes.

After working more closely with Dana, the Creative Director, Ray Civello, asked me to become a Global Educator for makeup as well. I will always remember him saying, “I will give you the opportunity but what you do with it is up to you.”

Dana Walker has been one of my beauty mentors, she taught so much and was so giving.

Do you have advice for makeup artists that are just beginning?

YES! Get the retail experience under your belt.  Much of doing makeup is technical but at some point you will have to sell, even if you’re trying to sell yourself to a client.  The top makeup artists in the industry are the ones pushing product, Trish McEvoy, Bobbi Brown, Pat McGrath.

You need to have your ear to the pulse of the business, not just the artistry.  In classes I’m often asked by students, “How do I get a client to change her makeup?”  I say, “You don’t.  You show her how to do HER makeup better.”  It’s about the client whether she’s in the chair or running the company you want to work for.

I actually look for talent in every class that I teach that might be working side by side with me one day.  It’s amazing to be working with the creative collective.  Mentors also play a large role for you, like Gene Frisco of Concept Heaven.  He has really helped me visualize the potential of my brand,  beautybyrudy.

What’s your must have beauty item?

I designed a lash curler currently awaiting patent approval, I’m very excited about it but I can’t give details!  Other than that, personally and professionally,  MOISTURIZER!

Two Words: Beauty Icon

That’s hard to answer.  I’ve always loved Diana Ross’ face photographed.  Years ago there was a runway model named Dalma who did all the couture shows in Europe.  She was so amazing that in the agency books her page simply listed her name and stats, no photograph needed.

You’ve created a string of well known editorials and looks, which one stands out to you as the most challenging?

It was a two-toned lip shot.  It was difficult for me because at that time, I had never created an editorial makeup looks.  I had to think on my feet and fall back on the basic concepts of color and texture.  That shot is still quite popular.

You’ve been able to travel the world, rub elbows with celebrities, create faces for world famous designers and work with artists hungry to get started and mimic your career.  In your career, what has been your most memorable moment to date?

In 2005, I went to Brazil to visit the Yawanawa Indians in the rainforest.  I worked with Aveda to redesign the Uruku makeup collection packaging and we also did a stage presentation for Congress, Aveda’s network celebration.  I was asked to be the team leader for the stage segment where I had to manage the team and the technical components of the show which included being on stage with Tashka, the Yawa Chief.  The entire experience is special for me, it is one of the few times were my craft made an impact, the tribal connection, the new packaging and leading a team of very diverse personalities.

I am a self described makeup junky and my journey as a makeup artist has left a lasting impact on the creation of who I am.  How has your journey as a makeup artist impacted your life?

I dream in color!  Makeup is my passion.  I work 25 hours a day because I am always thinking of techniques, products, programs, class formats and stage presentations.  Makeup Artistry has given me a career I can take with me anywhere and I am whole heartedly pursuing that passion with beautybyrudy.

I know you can’t divulge all of your secrets but can you tell us how to achieve that long lasting, flawless complexion?

An integral part of creating a long lasting complexion has to do with preparing the skin through using the appropriate skincare.  Many makeup artists miss this point and just commit to using primer on everyone.  For example, some primers are too slippery to work on oily skin but work great on dry skin.  This same concept works for moisturizer and skin care.

Can you give the every day Indiana girl a few pieces of advice with some makeup dos and dont’s?

I advise women everywhere to change their makeup seasonally.  This can be as simple as using navy eyeliner instead of black, adding a pink lip gloss to your makeup bag and putting it over every lip color you own for a new twist, don’t apply bronzer to your entire face but focus it high on the cheekbones and above the brow or try adding blush into it for a bright burst of color and during the holiday season especially, FIND AN AMAZING RED LIP COLOR!

(Editors Note: I can’t agree more on the red lip!)