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Style in Still Life. Photo by Genevieve Pierson for Seattle Sound magazine.

Check out the September issue of Seattle Sound magazine for an awesome Fall fashion spread featuring hair by VAIN downtown + Ballard senior stylist Jenny Slay and makeup by VAIN’s resident makeup artist Christine Cherbonnier.

The photo shoot took place at some of VAIN’s favorite independent art spaces (including, you guessed it, VAIN’s gallery adjacent to our downtown salon), and the result is a series of striking images + sculpted style sure to inspire your next hair or makeup appointment, appearance at an art gallery event, or city night out this Fall. So take a look and witness VAIN’s hair.makeup.art power in print!

Seattle Sound’s “Style in Still Life” Fall Fashion spread is in the magazine’s September issue, currently on newstands around Seattle.

VAIN note: due to a completely avoidable typo/brain lapse on our part, Jenny Slay’s VAIN start date was incorrectly listed in the issue by, oh, ABOUT NINE YEARS. Jenny Slay has been with VAIN since 1998. An actual decade. That, along with her amazing hair skills, is why she’s our senior stylist. Duh.

Every Saturday this Spring, VAIN resident makeup artist Christine Cherbonnier will be offering free private 30-minute makeup lessons at VAIN downtown (a $40 value!). Free makeup lessons are something VAIN offers every few months, but we’ve had so much demand lately that we decided to make it an every Saturday thing.

Free Saturday makeup lessons are by available appointment only, so call VAIN downtown at 206.441.3441 to book yours.

These lessons are designed to show you how to apply makeup and create new looks for yourself at home, and do not include wedding day or special event applications.

Christine Cherbonnier: this lady makes makeup look good.

You asked for it, you got it. Every Saturday in March, VAIN resident makeup artist Christine Cherbonnier will be offering free private 30-minute makeup lessons at VAIN downtown (a $40 value!). Eyeliner 101! Nude lips for beginners! Get your new face on!

Free makeup lessons are by appointment only, so call 206.441.3441 to book yours.

These lessons are designed to show you how to apply makeup and create looks for yourself at home, and do not include wedding day or special event applications.

Every Saturday in January, VAIN’s resident makeup artist Christine Cherbonnier will be offering free, private 30-minute makeup lessons at VAIN downtown (a $40 value!). You’ll get your makeup done and leave with a full face chart and instructions on how to re-create your ideal makeup look at home.

If you’ve ever wanted to self-apply a smokey eye, experiment with a bold lip color or just want to switch up your daily makeup routine, Christine can show you how to look great in ‘08 with her expert application tips.

Free January makeup lessons are by appointment only; call VAIN downtown at 206.441.3441 to book yours!

The Stranger’s annual holiday charity auction always looks good for good causes, and for the second year in a row VAIN is in on the action.

VAIN’s resident makeup artist Christine Cherbonnier did makeup for the issue, with VAIN stylists Carinn and Jake on hair duty. In the VAIN spirit of DIY, Carinn and Christine have shared some tips on how you can re-create the Strangercrombie cover looks at home. Leg warmers and hooked fish not included.

“The cover model is wearing seasonal silver glitter eyeliner by Nouba with my favorite lipgloss- #14- for a shimmery nude look, along with false lashes and our blackest black mascara. I used tinted moisturizer on her skin and loose magic powder (it’s called magic for a reason) for extra glow. I can’t stress enough how fabulous the seasonal glittter liner is- it stays put all day, is easy to wash off, and takes your makeup to a whole new level. Perfect for holiday parties. If you come by VAIN downtown you’ll catch me rockin it till we run out (it’s limited edition). I’m hooked!!”
-Christine

“For the cover model’s hair, I used Textureline Straight Spray on each curl before using a medium barrel curling iron. Then I smoothed any fuzzys with Pureology’s Nanoworks Shineluxe, and finished off the whole do with Workit hairspray by Tigi. I used Tigi’s Bed Head Stick on the male model to piece out and texture his wavy hair. Tip: be sure to use a cleansing shampoo after using wax products to help remove buildup.”
-Carinn

Visit vain.com for more info on Carinn and VAIN’s makeup services by Christine Cherbonnier, and be sure to check out Strangercrombie for more hair + makeup by the VAIN crew and one of The Stranger’s best auction item lineups ever.

Happy bidding, happy styling, and happy holidays!