Makeup Mondays With Mario – The perfect nude lip!
Want to find out how to choose the perfect nude lip color as well as some application tips and tricks? Go over to my weekly column on Spoiled Pretty!
Making up Josie Maran…
As many of you know, Im a big fan of Josie Maran Cosmetics. A few days ago, while in LA I went over to glam Josie up for the Global Green USA Pre Oscar Party. I did her makeup using only Josie Maran products and we even filmed the whole makeup application for you! 
Stay tuned for the makeup video/tutorial! Xo Mario
Giving Pretty
I love Fashion Week… Its fast-paced, inspiring and glamourous shows motivate me to paint pretty. Another thing I love just as much is giving back. This year, while fashion models strutted the cat-walk looking flawless, I dedicated my personal time to mentoring young women with the help of my friend and client, singer Adrienne Bailon at the Lower East Side Girls Club local charity.
I spent months researching charities that promote self-confidence and self esteem for young women. I came across The Lower East Side Girls Club in NYC and thought they were a perfect match. They prepare the girls for real life experiences such as college interviews and internships. With the generous sponsorship from NYC NEW YORK CITY COLOR, JOSIE MARAN, GIELLA CUSTOM BLEND COSMETICS and SALLY HANSEN, we gifted these amazing girls with great tools to promote natural beauty from the inside out.
Adrienne Bailon, native lower east side girl herself, was so great as she answered questions and shared advice and life experiences with the girls. She also modeled for me as I gave a full makeup lesson, revealed tricks of the trade and exposed the “real” beauty in each of them. I focused on adding bits of color to enhance and brighten the face rather then cover or conceal. Thanks again to Adrienne, NYC New York City Color, Josie Maran, Sally Hansen and Giella for helping put smiles on their young faces. A special thanks to The Lower East Side Girls Club for putting a big smile on my face and hopefully all of yours.
PS. If you know of any local charities such as TLESGC, please let me know as Id love to continue “Giving Pretty.”
Xo – Mario
Kims shares her favorite beauty tip in Glamour Magazine
In this months Glamour magazine, Kim talks beauty and shares her favorite beauty tip: “My makeup artist Mario Dedivanovic, taught me that after you put on concealer, set it with powder on top. It lasts longer.”
If you havn’t yet tried this and have issues with your concealer staying put or creasing, set it and forget it! LOL. Use a loose powder a shade or two lighter then your skin or a translucent powder to set. Apply with a sponge or puff. Xo Mario
Makeup Mondays: Organizing my makeup
This week on my column, Makeup Monday’s with Mario, I answer a question from Jen who asked how I go about organizing my products in my kit as well as at home… Check out Spoiled Pretty to get my answer. Xo Mario
NO H8 Campaign: Kourt, Kim and Khloe.
Hey guys… I really like the NO H8 campaign images of the girls above and wanted to share with you. I kept the makeup on all three girls very similiar. Liner to define the eyes but not alot of eyeshadow on the lids. Hope you all like it. Xo Mario
Makeup Mondays w/ Mario – Slimming a Wide Nose…
Have you been checking out my weekly column, Makeup Mondays With Mario on Spoiled Pretty? Send in your makeup and beauty questions to them and I’ll answer one in detail every Monday.
Here is a previous question from Athena about nose contour:
Do you have makeup tips for making the nose look more narrow or smaller? Thank you! -Athena
Check out my answer here.
Im Loving…NYX Cosmetics!
Hey guys! I recently had the chance to meet and work with the gorgeous Toni Ko, founder and creater of NYX Cosmetics! We had a great time shooting a few different looks on her. NYX sent me this amazing makeup kit filled with tons of NYX products. Check out the pic above of the kit! If you’re not familiar with the product, you should definitely look into it. NYX is quality makeup but very affordable. Aside from their fun colors and amazing eyelashes, I love the sleek packaging! I just used the Ultimatum eyeshadow on a shoot and it’s a must-have for sure! Xo Mario
Beautyblender Hot Pink Holiday Giveaway on Spoiled Pretty!
Hey guys! SpoiledPretty.com and Beautyblender (my all-time favorite makeup sponge) are teaming up for a “Hot Pink Holiday Giveaway.” To find out more and enter to win your very own Beautyblender, visit SpoiledPretty. Xo Mario
Fashion story in VEGAS Mag: “Wild Things”
The one thing in this shoot that’s not ‘wild’ is the makeup - and it doesn’t always have to be! I was excited when I first saw the models, Julia and Michelle (IMG) on set that day. Their look was perfect for a very natural, matte makeup!
Collaborating on fashion editorials and helping create a look for a story is one of the best and most creative things about being a makeup artist. This story was photographed by Bell Soto in NYC and David Widjaja is responsible for the fashion styling. I’ve worked with David a few times and always love his work. The hair was done by Davide of the Davide Torchio Salon. Check out VEGAS magazine here. Xo Mario
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