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My Experience at ANTM Live on the French Connection Canada Style Stage

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Elaine

So I did it!  I wasn’t sure if I could handle it but I made it through and I’m so glad I pushed myself out of my comfort zone 🙂

The people of French Connection Canada were very accomodating and made the process very easy despite my anxieties! So thank you to ANTM Live and French Connection Canada for the opportunity 🙂

A huge thank you to Stephanie Daga for giving me the support throughout all my freakouts and for attending the event with me. She managed to snap a few photos for me while I was up on stage.

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Charmain Emerson leading the discussion on Spring Beauty Trends
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First trend was the bold lip. I forgot to take close up shots of the models but this model was sporting a bright orange lip. Jill Dunn of 29 Secrets was explaining that a bold lip of any colour is really great this season and to play around with the texture as a shiny lip may not be appropriate for the office.

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My trend was the bold brow (apparently from the pictures I saw I talk with my hands a lot LOL!). I’m happy the bold brow is in this season as I’m not really one to take too much care for my brows. I have learned however that I should darken them a bit especially when I colour my hair so they remain the same colour depth and richness. The shape of the brow is super important and should frame each eye.

From my experience the easiest way to fill in or darken my brows so they stand out is by using a matte dark brown eye shadow and an angled brush using quick short strokes going the same direction as my eye brow hairs.

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Another look at the bold brow trend.
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Photo Credit: Alessandra Travali
The third trend we dicussed was colour blocking. Michelle Villett of Beauty Editor spoke about how colour blocking can be hard to pull off if you’re not a professional makeup artist and you do have to becareful where you sport this trend. The model’s eyes were a bright blue – actually probably about 3 or 4 different shades all blended seemlessly together while her lips were bright fuschia. Definitely a daring look!
We discussed that the colour blocking trend could be translated into the nails for an ombre effect.  I think that perhaps for every day I would try a more subtle look – maybe blue or lilac eyeliner paired with pink or coral lips.
The take home message of the discussion was definitely that anything goes and to take into consideration your lifestyle. Also, we all agreed that flawless skin – whether it be naturally or achieved through foundation is a must to pull off any of these trends.
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A picture with me and my gorgeous fellow panelists.
Me, Michelle, Jill
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And with our moderator and VP of marketing for French Connection Canada
Me, Michelle, Jill, Charmain

LOL – look how short I am compared to the other ladies, even in heels!!

My outfit:
Jeans: Gap Always Skinny Cropped Jeans 0P (different wash here)
Top: Club Monaco XS (similar here)
Scarf: Dara Dot Designs

A special thanks to Meredith Sinclair of Blush Pretty for making my skin look flawless and giving me the confidence to get through the day!

Also be sure to check out Michelle of Lipstick Rules. She was on stage before me at noon and it was really fun to read about her experience too 🙂

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29 thoughts on “My Experience at ANTM Live on the French Connection Canada Style Stage”

  1. Marilou says:
    May 19, 2012 at 12:52 am

    WOOOW!!!

    I am so proud of you babe! You look sooo freakin’ awesome and such an authority in beauty!

    Congratulations! Don’t forget me on the way to the top!

    oxo

    ML
    Twenty York Street
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  2. TOBeautyReviews says:
    May 15, 2012 at 9:21 pm

    Thanks so much Eliz!! 🙂 It’s been a really great experience!

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  3. TOBeautyReviews says:
    May 15, 2012 at 9:21 pm

    Thanks Michelle! I’m wearing those jeans to DEATH! LOL!

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  4. TOBeautyReviews says:
    May 15, 2012 at 9:21 pm

    Thanks Leesh!! It’s so hard to get it to look like that on my own though 😛

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  5. TOBeautyReviews says:
    May 15, 2012 at 9:20 pm

    Jessy, I can’t believe I did it LOL!

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  6. TOBeautyReviews says:
    May 15, 2012 at 9:20 pm

    Thank you so much phiphi 🙂

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  7. TOBeautyReviews says:
    May 15, 2012 at 9:20 pm

    Thanks so much S! I know I love that colour so much!!!! It’s my new favorite Dara Dot Designs scarf LOL!

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  8. TOBeautyReviews says:
    May 15, 2012 at 9:19 pm

    Thanks Tara, I was dreading it at first but yes it turned out really great!

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  9. TOBeautyReviews says:
    May 15, 2012 at 9:19 pm

    Awww thanks Ella 😉

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  10. TOBeautyReviews says:
    May 15, 2012 at 9:19 pm

    Thank you NP! 🙂

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  11. TOBeautyReviews says:
    May 15, 2012 at 9:19 pm

    Thank you Kelly 🙂 So glad I made it through 😛

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  12. TOBeautyReviews says:
    May 15, 2012 at 9:18 pm

    LOL! I know I need to pick up some new dresses too!

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  13. TOBeautyReviews says:
    May 15, 2012 at 9:18 pm

    heee, thank you so much!! 🙂

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  14. Eliz says:
    May 15, 2012 at 9:14 pm

    Wow!! Great experience…loving all these events you get to go!

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  15. Michelle says:
    May 13, 2012 at 10:21 pm

    I am loving those jeans and that scarf on you!

    That is such a fun experience! It was neat seeing you in those pics! 🙂 Thanks for sharing!!

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  16. Leesh says:
    May 13, 2012 at 8:26 pm

    As much as I love your curly hair, straight hair looks good on you too!

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  17. Jessy says:
    May 12, 2012 at 11:03 pm

    This is so cool! Everyone looks amazing!

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  18. phiphi says:
    May 12, 2012 at 9:03 pm

    you look fantastic! it looked like an amazing event – congratulations on rocking the panel!! xox P

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  19. SewPetiteGal says:
    May 12, 2012 at 5:17 am

    Too cool! Glad everything went well – you look so calm and collected, so I bet you hit it out of the park 🙂 Loving that pop of coral on you – so pretty!

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  20. Tara says:
    May 11, 2012 at 4:47 pm

    This is so awesome, and looks like so much fun! You look so pretty!

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  21. Ellaprettyblog says:
    May 11, 2012 at 4:31 pm

    Looks like a fun event to participate in – you looked gorgeous – love your hair and your scarf (I love your curls too – but this style looked very pretty as well!)

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  22. New Petite says:
    May 11, 2012 at 1:29 pm

    You look lovely and congrats!!

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  23. Alterations Needed says:
    May 11, 2012 at 12:51 pm

    Congrats Elaine! I knew you’d be fabulous! So glad you had a great time. =)

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  24. L.L. says:
    May 11, 2012 at 11:56 am

    I love French Connection’s collection this season! I had to prevent myself from buying all their dresses when I shopped there yesterday lol.

    http://llwannabemd.blogspot.ca/

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  25. Happychinadoll says:
    May 11, 2012 at 10:38 am

    Good Job! You looked great 🙂
    http://happychinadoll.blogspot.ca/

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  26. TOBeautyReviews says:
    May 11, 2012 at 8:54 am

    Awww thank you so much Anna!! I really appreciate the support <3

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  27. TOBeautyReviews says:
    May 11, 2012 at 8:53 am

    Thank you sooo much Joy! LOL, glad I fit in 😉

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  28. Anna L says:
    May 11, 2012 at 8:51 am

    I’m so happy for you, Elaine!
    I knew you’d rock the panel 🙂
    Congrats! <3

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  29. Joy says:
    May 11, 2012 at 8:47 am

    AWwww so glad it was a success!! You looked gorgeous as usual and looked very much like a beauty expert! Well done my friend – wish I could’ve seen you in action!! xo

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