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Big Pink Lips

I've been inspired lately by all of the jewel tones being shown for fall.  I wanted to try a new hot pink color.  I've also been wearing black eyeliner on the inner rim of my lower lids.  With such a strong lip, a nude eye works.

Zero 24/7 eyeliner ~ Urban Decay

Cherry ~ MAC lip pencil

Girl About Town ~ MAC lipstick

Hair Extentions, Would You?

After watching last season's Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, I decided that I wanted long hair.  Inspired by Kyle Richards, I went online to research my options.  Here are pictures of the result. 

What do you think?  Would you actually wear these out?  On a recent trip to Vegas, I did wear them out.  It was really fun to try something different, but I was a little self conscious. 

June Bride

Stephanie wanted to highlight her features, while keeping her makeup natural.  We enhanced her glowing complexion and gave her a smoky eye with liquid liner and a pink lip. 

Fake Tan and Orange Lips

I've been wanting to try the orange lip trend for a while, but have been a little scared.  I opted for a more nude-orange shade on the lips..I'll leave the bright orange for the toes!   Clinique Self-Sun for the face, MAC Sheen Supreme in Gotcha!

Self Tanning Anyone?

For me, the sun equals new wrinkles, pregnancy mask, hyperpigmentation, and sunburn, which is why I can be found hiding from the sun behind large shades and a straw hat.

Alas, I love the look of being tan.  I've tried so many self-tanners, everything from the super expensive to the drug store versions.  The trouble is that I have acne-prone skin and for some reason, the active ingredients in many self tanners cause me to break out.

Luckily, I think I've hit pay dirt.  My new favorite is Clinique Self-Sun for the face.  No breakouts so far, and it gives me a nice, natural looking tan.  The best part is that it is tinted so you can see where it's going, ensuring an even application, and you get an instant glow!

Smokey Eyes & Bridesmaids

Pink Lips

I just can't put the pink lip gloss down lately.  It just feels so summery and fresh to me.  I love a soft pink cheek, some black liner on the eyes, and soft pink lips.

Now if I could just get a little tan into the mix.

Lips:  Avon lipliner~pink bouquet, MAC Lipglass~Viva Glam Gaga

Orange Nails? Yes, Please.

I was reading the latest issues of my favorite fashion magazines and everyone is talking about orange.  I have always loved orange, so I decided to try some orange on my nails and lips.  I have to say, that I LOVE the orange polish.  Every time I look at it I feel happy.  I decided to add some teal toe polish to go with it.  Target was having a sale.  $2.00 a bottle! 

Sally Hanson Extreme Wear Nail Color

Nails: Crushed

Toes: Marine Scene

Pinks & Purples for Spring

Jen looks beautiful in pinks and purples

 Products Used:

Makeup Forever HD Foundation

Laura Mercier Concealer

MAC Skinfinish Natural Mineralize Powder

MAC Shell Highlighter

MAC Posey Cream Blush

MAC Paint Pot in Painterly

MAC Cutie Eyeshadow Quad

MAC Blacktrack Liner

Urban Decay 24/7 Lipliner Wicked

MAC Creamsheen Lipglass in Loud and Lovely

Fresh, Young Prom Look

The client wanted a fresh, young look for the senior prom. We decided to do side-swept hair, and natural looking makeup.

Movie Star Prom

Jackie wanted a "movie star" look for her prom. 

Products Used:

MAC Prep and Prime

Revlon True Match Foundation

Make Up Forever Concealer

MAC Blush~Fever

Make Up Forever HD Powder

MAC Paint Pot~Painterly

MAC Eye Shadow~Brule

Urban Decay Naked Palette~Gunmetal, Creep

MAC Liner~Blacktrack

Urban Decay 24/7 Eyeliner~Gunmetal

Urban Decay 24/4 Lip liner~Wicked

Smashbox Lip gloss Palette



Summer Bride

Glowing Skin and Coral Lips

We were inspired by an image of Lauren Conrad and wanted to try on her beautiful glowing skin and coral lips. 

We also added hair extentions!  

Products Used:

Makeup Forever HD Foundation

Makeup Forever HD Concealer

MAC Highlighter-Shell

MAC Paintpot-Painterly

MAC Eyeshadow - Carbon

MAC Eyeshadow-Shroom

Urban Decay Shadow  

MAC Liner-Blacktrack

Urban Decay 24/7 Lipliner-Naked

Smashbox Gloss

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Must Have Product

One of my favorite products (especially great for the tired and sleep-deprived) is Benefit's Eye Bright.  I use this miracle product under the eyes, instead of concealer, and inside the lower water line to fake looking more awake.  It's also great to use along the brow bone as a highlighter.

Lashes Make All The Difference

When working with more mature women, it is important to make the skin look as flawless as possible.  Gail wanted an updated look with the focus being on the eyes.

Products Used:
Makeup Forever HD Makeup
Makeup Forever HD Loose Powder
MAC Posey Blush
MAC "Cutie" Quad
MAC Gel Liner "Blacktrack"
Ardell Lashes
Benefit "Eye Bright"
Benefit "Bad Gal Lash"
Makeup Forever Lip Liner
Buxom Gloss

Pretty Spring Look

Caitlin gets a pretty spring makeover.

Beautiful Bride

What a gorgeous bride. 

Smoky Eyes and Red Lips

Do you love red lips?  I just love them!  I'm also a HUGE fan of the hot pink lips that I've seen in lots of magazines lately. 

Kim Kardashian's Gloss

I have tried to replace this gloss with a cheaper version, but it's just so fabulous that I keep buying it.  I saw it on a site that showed Kim Kardashian's favorite lipsticks and had to try it.  I've been addicted ever since. 

 NARS Turkish Delight (which by the way is named after the treat the White Witch used in The Lion,

the Witch and the Wardrobe) 

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Just a few things about me.  I am a bit makeup-obsessed, and by a bit, I mean completely and totally.

I like to read about, shop for, buy, recommend, try out and pretty much do anything else with makeup.  I work as a freelance makeup artist and have been known to attack my friends in order to try out whatever new stuff that I've recently acquired.
 
This is a blog for those who are obsessed with (or curious about) all things beauty.