Makeup for Shirley

As I was going through the drafts portion of my blog to see which posts I need to finish, I was shocked to find that I never published the makeup I did for Shirley on her wedding day.  Mea Culpa to me for such oversight!  Without further ado then!

By the time I was almost done applying foundation and concealer to her face, I remembered I hadn't yet taken a before picture.

If any bride can rock leopard print on her Big Day in a stylish yet feminine way, it'd be Shirley.  This Cross Fit Merge superstar agreed to marry her sweetheart of 18 years when he popped the question in Italy!  Tres romantique, oui?

Face
Smashbox Photo Finish Foundation Primer
Make Up For Ever Matte Velvet Plus
BareMinerals Mineral Veil

Eyes
MAC paint pot in Painterly
MAC eyeshadow in Woodwinked
Urban Decay eyeshadow in Blackout
MAC eyeshadow in Mylar
MAC fluidline in Blacktrack
MAC eyeshadow in Soft Brown

Eyebrows
Make Up For Ever Aqua Brows in 25

Cheeks
Benefit Hoola
NARS blush in Orgasm
Sleek contour in medium for highlight

Lips
MAC Lipliner in Plum
MAC Lipstick in Creme de la Femme

Makeup for Nicole: Sexy Vampire

Ok so I've been a little remiss about posting Halloween makeup tutorials.  I may be the only person out there who isn't into Halloween...but after doing Nicole's makeup, well, I may now be a convert.  Unfortunately by the time I finished her makeup, the sun had gone down and these were the best photos I was able to take of her "after" poses.  

Aren't those contacts amazing?

I kid you not, those fangs were homemade by her SO

Makeup used:

Face (one shade lighter than her skin color since vampires are suppose to be pale)

MAC Studio Fix in C2

MAC Select Cover Up in NW20

No setting powder was used

Urban Decay All Nighter Makeup Setting Spray

Eyes

MAC e/s in Soft Brown

MAC e/s in Cranberry

Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil in Zero

Lorac Pro Palette e/s in Black

Lorac Pro Palette e/s in White

Lorac Pro Palette e/s in Garnet

False Lashes

Model 21

Cheeks

MAC e/s in Mystery

MAC e/s in Wedge mixed with Soft Brown

Lips

MAC - Dubonnet

Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil in Zero (outer corners)

Cailyn Tinted Lip Balm in Big Apple

Makeup - Smokey Cat Eyes

Today's fun look is a smokey cat eye.  Read on to see what products I used!

Face
Dr. Jart's Black Label Detox BB Beauty Balm
Chanel Matte Lumiere - #30 Cendre
YSL Touche Eclat in 1.5 Radiant Silk
Make Up For Ever Super Matte Loose Powder

Eyes
MAC e/s in Carbon
MAC e/s in Wedge
Urban Decay e/s in Blackout
Urban Decay e/s in Foxy
MAC Fluidline in Blacktrack
MAC Select Cover up in NC20
Model No. 21 False Eyelashes

Brows
Make Up For Ever Aqua Brow in #25

Cheeks
Tarte Amazonian Clay 12 Hour Blush in Dollface
Tarte Matte Waterproof Bronzer in Park Avenue Princess

Lips
MAC Cremesheen Glass in Right Image

Review: Maybelline Color Whispers

Maybelline Color Whispers

Swatch Left: Who Wore it Red-er

Swatch Right: Lust for Blush

Lip color on model: Lust for Blush

The problem with Target is that you never JUST buy what you intended on buying before entering the store.  This is exactly what happened to me over the weekend.  Going into Target is always a mini ADD trip for me.  I get distracted from the shiny objects (read: makeup).  Among the shiny objects: the Maybelline Color Whispers.  After perusing the various colors available, I grabbed two: Who Wore it Red-er and Lust for Blush.

I am ABSOLUTELY POSITIVELY UNEQUIVOCALLY in LOVE with Lust for Blush.  I tend to gravitate to pink lip colors so I was naturally drawn to this color but upon applying it in the parking lot of Target (yes, I get THAT excited with new purchases), it was like love at first sight.

Creamy buttery application with a pigmented glossy finish, the Lust for Blush lipstick reminds me of the staple MAC Creme Cup.  However, I do believe this lipstick has more color pay off.  The Who Wore it Red-er color is a plummy red that also has a glossy finish.

The formula is definitely moisturizing and lasts just as long as any other MAC lipstick.  These are also comparable to Revlon's Lip Butters.  However, the Color Whispers smell so nice!

At $7.49, this lipstick is worth the money!  The Lust for Blush will be a staple in my makeup bag.

Makeup for Katie - Dramatic Evening Look

Katie was back to get her makeup done to attend a wedding.  This time, she wanted dramatic eyes.  This fun lovin' gal has an affinity for blue on her eyes so I went with just that!

Face

Smashbox's CC Cream in Light Medium

Ben Nye concealer

Make Up For Ever Super Matte Loose Powder on T-Zone area only

Eyes

Urban Decay Eye Shadow Primer Potion

MAC e/s in Wedge

MAC e/s in Soft Brown

MAC e/s in Mystery

Sigma Paris Palette, e/s in Seine

MAC Limited Edition Chenman Love Cycle e/s

Maybelline Color Tattoo Metal 24 Hour Eye Shadow in Electric Blue

Urban Decay e/s in Foxy

MAC fluidline in Blacktracks 

Cheeks

Benefit Hoola

Nars Orgasm

Sigma Paris Palette - Versailles

Lips

MAC - Pink Plaid

Check out the day time look I previously gave Katie by clicking HERE!

What's in My Makeup Travel Kit

Let me introduce you to what I use to store my toiletries, hair accessories, and makeup for when I travel.  Henri Bendel, how do I love thee for this ADORABLE Large Hanging Weekender Bag.  This is one of the bestsellers at Henri Bendel.  Compact yet stores a lot of items.  

And this is what it looks like when opened.  This bag can hang inside of a hotel bathroom for convenience.  I use the compartment all the way to the left to store hair accessories (bobby pins, hair ties) and other knick knacks such as safety pins.  I use the middle compartment to store toiletries such as qtips, eye makeup remover pads, lotion, skin products, contact lens solution, contact lens case, deodorant, lotion, tweezer, and razor. 

The right compartment stores all of my makeup.  Here's the break down:

Brushes
Real Techniques Stippling Brush
Real Techniques Powder Brush
Real Techniques Multi Task Brush
Real Techniques Blush Brush
Real Techniques Pointed Foundation Brush
Real Techniques Domed Shadow Brush
2 - MAC 217 Brush
MAC 224 Blending Brush
MAC 219 Pencil Brush
MAC 212 Flat Definer Brush
MAC 249 Large Shader Brush
MAC 263 Small Angle Brush
Smashbox #21 Arced Liner Brush

Makeup (left to right) - all in travel friendly sizes (less than 1 ounce)
OCC Lip Tar in Kava Kava
MAC Select Cover Up in NC20
Make Up For Ever Aqua Brows
Maybelline Lasting Drama Gel Eyeliner (below the Aqua Brows)
Make Up For Ever Duo Mat Powder Foundation (below the gel eyeliner)
Dr. Jart Black Label BB Cream
DUO glue in dark
Urban Decay Primer Potion
MAC false lashes
Urban Decay 24/7 Glide On Eye Pencil in Perversion (below the false lashes)
YSL Touche Eclat in 1.5 (below Perversion)
Lorac Pro Palette
Tarte Amazonian Clay 12 Hour Blush in Dollface (pink compact)
Urban Decay Naked Basics Palette (below Lorac)
Tarte Mineral Powder Bronzer in Park Avenue Princess (right of Naked Basics)

Makeup for Katie - Daytime Look

Katie wanted her makeup done for a daytime birthday event.  The look achieved: Neutral eyes with bright lips.

Face
Dr Jart's Black Label Detox BB Beauty Balm
Coastal Scents Eclipse Concealer
**No powder was used - the BB cream set beautifully on Katie's skin, which is combination skin. 

Eyes
MAC paint pot in Painterly
MAC e/s in Soft Brown
MAC e/s in Wedge
MAC e/s in Woodwinked
Urban Decay Naked Palette 2 - e/s in Busted
Urban Decay Naked Palette 2 / Naked Basics Palette - e/s in Blackout
Urban Decay Naked Palette 2 / Naked Basics Palette - e/s in Foxy
MAC fluidline in Blacktracks
Maybelline Volume Mascara in Black Black

I left her eyebrows alone believe it or not!

Cheeks
Benefit - Hoola as contour
Nars - Orgasm blush

Lips
OCC's Lip Tar in Pretty Boy

Las Vegas Wedding - Jennifer and Lance

Like many other brides on their wedding day, Jennifer did not get much sleep the night before.  Still, this gorgeous and down to earth bride was nothing but smiles, jokes, and preoccupation with her vows during the morning of her wedding.  With a scant 3 hours of sleep, she understandably was concerned with how her makeup would turn out.  She opted for a natural look.

Quite frankly, when you have features as gorgeous as Jennifer, you don't need much makeup.  She made a gorgeous bride walking down the aisle.  Face aglow with happiness, she was surrounded by a sea of people who were as equally happy to see her marry her best friend.  Their vows were heart felt yet still delivered the right amount of humor.  It was touching and truly an honor to be in attendance.

I had a fabulous time not only doing Jennifer's makeup but her entire bridal party.

Face:
Make Up For Ever HD Foundation
Make Up For Ever Duo Matte Powder Foundation in 207
Tarte Concealer

Eyes:
Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil in Baked
Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil in Bourbon
Urban Decay Half Baked Eye Shadow (Naked Palette)
Urban Decay Dark Horse Eye Shadow (Naked Palette)
Urban Decay Blackout Eye Shadow (Smoked Palette)
MAC Mylar Eye Shadow

Eyebrows:
Makeup Forever Aqua Gel - #15

Cheeks:
Nars Laguna
Sigma Paris Palette Rouge & Peche blushes
Sigma Paris Palette Lumiere highlighter

Lips (not shown in photo):
MAC Creme Cup