pro artist tip of the week – how to use prime pots

Jan 31, 2011

there has been a lot of buzz about our new prime pots.  these new eye shadow primers are like non other.  the consistency is different.  they are available in two shades.  and, even better, they are completely waterproof – the first on the market today.  with all the hype, we wanted to make sure everyone knows how to make the most of this amazing product.  they really do hold up to their claims, so read up to learn more. 

for everyday use, blend the prime pot on your eye using a concealer brush or your finger.  a little goes a long way.  remember, you are priming the eye area, so you don’t need to see a lot of the product.  instead, you want it blended into the eye area so your eye shadow adheres to the prime pot best.

the prime pot doubles as a waterproof cream eye shadow.  load up lots of prime pot on the eye area.  it will create that editorial matte eye look that is very on trend right now.  when using the prime pot as a shadow, we find that it stays all day and never creases if you press it into the eye area with your finger until you achieve the desired pigment.  try to avoid blending because it makes this look more difficult!

lastly, you might have seen some press about the prime pot being used on the lips during fashion week. yep.  it happened.   and it is a great product for creating that pale lip that is so often coveted.  if you are adventurous enough to try this, make sure to prep your lips first.  chapped lips make this lip look somewhat tricky.

get the look - spring 2011

Jan 27, 2011

it's easy to fall in love with the look from stila's spring collection.  the products are incredible and the final result is unique and beautiful.  even better, the look is easy to recreate. for more info, check out our spring trend story and use the facechart as a guide!  we hope you enjoy lighting up the world everyday this spring :)




for more details, check out our website. have a great day stila fans :)

light up the world with stila's new spring collection!

Jan 26, 2011

stila's new spring collection is incredible.  we are in love.  it offers something for everyone, including the new and improved versions of our tinted moisturizer.  even better the spring collection includes fun products that are extremely wearable.  take a look at these swatches up close to get a better idea about what we are talking about!


stila's amazing new eye shadow primer is the first of its kind available for purchase today. the prime pot is waterproof!  and it is available in two amazing shades.  wear it underneath your shadows for all day staying power.  or load it up on your eyes for a modern matte eye that will look flawless!


try using the new shades of stila's eye shadow trios on top of your prime pot.  gilded and ethereal (pictured left and right) are the perfect warm and cool neutrals for any spring day.  we love the versatility of the eye shadow trios and think they look stunning when applied with a damp brush.


lastly, line away with these new eyeliners!  the indigo and dark brown are perfect shade extensions for stila's best selling stay all day liquid liner.  if you already own the black, you'll love the other colors just as much!  same great product, more options!  add to this an amazing glitter liner in kitten and your set.  here's a tip.  try using this liner as a top coat over any eyeliner you already own.  this trick works like a charm every time and transforms anyone's eyes in seconds!

enkoremakeup stops by the stila studios!

Jan 25, 2011


yesterday stila had an amazing visiter!  youtube guru, makeup artist, and beauty expert, koren, stopped by the stila studios for a visit.  it only takes a second to realize why koren has become an internet phenomenon.  he knows his stuff, he is real, and he is completely genuine.  we loved getting to know him better and enjoyed hearing about his favorite products - smudge pot and lip glaze!

you can watch his videos on his youtube channel, enkoremakeup.  we've learned a lot already.  did you know smudge pot can last a lot longer when you store it in separate sample jars?  this limits the amount of time the product gets exposed to air.  genius!  

thanks koren for your amazing tips!!!  we can't wait to see you again!

pro artist tip of the week - proper brush care

Jan 24, 2011


the brush is a vital tool for any makeup artist.  in fact, many makeup artists would argue that the tool we select is just as important as the product we use it with.  most makeup artists have a brush for just about anything!  the right brush will usually do the trick – unless of course it’s unclean or the bristles are damaged.  we hope that your brushes are helping you make the most of your makeup and we thought these brush care tips could be useful to any brush lover!

clean your brushes.  this is good for the brush and your skin.  we recommend a daily brush cleaner if you need to get rid of any minor residue. 

don’t forget to deep clean.  wash your brushes in a gentle shampoo.  rinse and lay flat to dry.  this process should occur approximately 2 times a month.

store your brushes properly.  too often, we store our brushes in spaces that ruin the bristles – i.e. makeup bags.  instead, try storing them separate from other objects or use a brush roll.


***good luck with your brushes.  if you haven’t tried stila’s #15 brush yet, it’s a must-have!

lynn tilton to be honored as "living legend of aviation"

Jan 20, 2011

this friday, january 21st, ms. lynn tilton, ceo of patriarch partners and owner of stila, will be honored as the “aviation entrepreneur of the year” at the 8th annual living legends of aviation awards at the beverly hilton in beverly hills, ca.
on friday night, hollywood notables and famous aviators will mingle at the 8th annual living legends of aviation awards event, in beverly hills, california. actors john travolta, harrison ford, morgan freeman, tom hanks and kurt russell are scheduled to participate, as well as aviation legends including sean d. tucker, capt. "sully" sullenberger and bob hoover. among those receiving awards for their contributions to aviation are lynn tilton, cep of md helicopters, capt. james lovell, commander of the apollo 13 mission; u.s. rep. sam johnson, r-texas, a former u.s. air force pilot; and clay jones, ceo of rockwell collins. the event is produced by the kiddie hawk air academy, a nonprofit group that works to inspire young children, ages 5 to 11, to take an interest in aviation and excel academically.

the "living legends of aviation" is a group of 70 aviation entrepreneurs, innovators, industry leaders, record breakers and astronauts, as well as celebrities who fly. the group meets once a year to recognize those who have advanced aviation and to induct new members. other celebrities and well-known aviators attending the event include cliff robertson, clint eastwood, clay lacy, kermit weeks and tom selleck. 

we are so proud of lynn and honored to work with her.  she is truly a remarkable woman.

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