Most makeup artists fall into their careers, but Rain Andreani was thrown into hers. When her fashion photographer husband’s makeup artist didn’t show for a shoot one day, he looked to Andreani to fill in. Like a kid who learns to swim after getting pushed into the deep end, the celebrity makeup artist and owner of Rain Cosmetics Boutique would’ve probably never made the leap on her own.
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Remember when Rihanna looked like someone made her with a Tyra Banks cookie cutter? Neither does the rest of the world.
Let it Rain: Rain Cosmetics is opening its first stand-alone exclusive boutique today. It is located at 1215 S. Fort Apache Road, Suite 105. The chic and sexy cosmetic line was created by local celebrity makeup artist Rain Andreani, who added her own hometown Vegas flair to the prestigious platinum line so all the colors are named after Strip hot spots covering everything from Rehab Glam Lipstick to Poker Eye Shadow to Tabu Lip Gloss. To learn more about Rain Cosmetics, call 866-221-8247 or visit raincosmetics.com.
The hairstylists at Sola Salons love coming to work. You would, too, if your employer told you how awesome you were the moment you arrived.
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Charlotte McLachlan met a casual acquaintance for coffee four weeks ago when she found herself in the middle of a familiar conversation. “She said to me, ‘You look great. What have you done?’ ” recalls the 54-year-old. That’s when McLachlan began “mapping” out her face.
A skilled Thanksgiving hostess refuses to let a turkey steal her show. Rather, her presentation begins as soon as her guests knock on the front door. It’s all part of turning the holiday into an event, not just a meal.
Military Bride: Couture Bride has partnered with Brides Across America, a nationwide charity dedicated to providing free wedding gowns for military brides. On Wednesday at 11 a.m., the luxury bridal salon will give away free designer wedding gowns which include but are not limited to Vera Wang, Oscar de la Renta and Carolina Herrera. To qualify brides must be engaged, be on active duty in the military or have a fiance on active duty in either Iraq or Afghanistan. For more information, call Couture Bride at 647-7778 or log onto bridesacrossamerica.com.
Never trust Betsey Johnson with a rule. She’s likely to break it. What else would you expect from an acclaimed fashion designer who made a name for herself, not by walking the line, but by cartwheeling it?
