Fashion, Golden Boots and Trailblazers – Oh My!

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Rae Cosmetics

The Rae team was all smiles at the 2013 Austin Fashion Week Awards as they closed out seven days of fun and fashion with plenty of industry recognition. Creator of Rae Cosmetics, Rochelle Rae, took home the 2013 Trailblazer Award, reserved only for the most influential individuals in the beauty and fashion industry. Her talented [...]

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Fashion For a Cause: Austin Designer is Runway-Ready With Rae

Posted on May 9, 2013 by admin

It was such a pleasure to work with Jodi Schreiner, Austin designer and creator of Jailyn Apparel, for the 2nd annual Fashionably Pink Fashion Show at the W Hotel. Rae’s own Lauren Lumsden made sure Schreiner’s model was runway-ready for the annual fundraiser hosted by Stiletto Stampede, an organization dedicated to providing breast cancer education, [...]

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Summer, Swimsuits and Sunscreen!

Posted on May 6, 2013 by admin

We had a blast working on the set of Austin Fit Magazine’s shoot for the May swimsuit edition. It reminded us of all the things we have to look forward to this summer –  including more time outside! Here are 3 simple tips to protect your skin from this summer’s rays while you have fun [...]

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Don’t Sweat It: Competition-Worthy Makeup

Posted on April 25, 2013 by admin

As an official sponsor of the 2013 Texas Shredder Classic, Rae Cosmetics had the pleasure of working with some of the most competitive—and beautiful—fitness athletes in the state! We had a blast primping these talented ladies for their big day full of excitement and, of course, sweat.  But not to worry—it wasn’t anything our perspiration-resistant [...]

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Color Palette Inspiration: Green with Envy

Posted on October 26, 2012 by Charmie Stryker

Colors are an important part of what we do. Each hue tells a story; maybe it makes your eyes look “greener”, highlights a feature, matches your accessories or simply calls for attention. We find our inspiration everywhere when choosing our color palettes. It’s earthy tones make green shades such a complimentary color to any skin [...]

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Coveted: A Handmade Wedding

Posted on October 22, 2012 by Charmie Stryker

Etsy has become such a resource for finding beautiful and unique pieces for your wedding! It’s easy to get lost in all of it’s crafty goodness. Whether your looking for one of a kind pieces or to get crafty, it’s the perfect place for inspiration. Here are a few that we found and fell in [...]

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PLAY DRESS UP! : PINUP GIRL

Posted on October 10, 2012 by Charmie Stryker

Halloween is right around the corner which means costume parties and themed events! It’s tough to find a costume that is wearable, fun and unique to your own personal style. This is why we love the idea of dressing up as a pinup girl! This costume is sexy and very classic with glamorous makeup and [...]

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Day-to-Night Makeup

Posted on September 28, 2012 by Charmie Stryker

Two really great day to night makeup inspirations. Day makeup is best with neutral tones and opaques such as sheer gloss and shimmery shadows. When it comes to night makeup, it’s best to put emphasis on one feature such as dramatic eyes or bold lips. As always, lighting is everything. For example, bathroom lighting usually [...]

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Behind the Scenes: Rae+ Linda Asaf’s “Evolution of Glory”

Posted on September 23, 2012 by Charmie Stryker

We had an amazing time beautifying the models for Linda Asaf’s new fall collection; Evolution of Glory. Inspired by F1, these fancy frocks are perfect for a high class rendezvous. We loved all the amazing details, from the intricate fabrics chosen to the silhouettes and different cuts. It was a beautiful location with a fantastic [...]

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The Anatomy of a Simple Bag

Posted on September 12, 2012 by Charmie Stryker

I know I’m not alone when I say that I find myself frustrated in clutter. Whether it’s the clutter of our office space, car, and even our bag, simplicity is key. This holds true in our everyday routine; the time it takes me to organize my makeup drawer or my closet pays off tenfold in [...]

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