Spring 2013 Pantone FOTD

The Partners in Pretty decided to do a Spring FOTF collaboration based on the Pantone color chart.  I selected Linen and Emerald for my look to create something subdued but pretty with an unexpected pop!

Here are images of my look:

To see how I created the look and find out what products I used to achieve it, check out this video:

FOTD: Modern Kabuki

Fresh off the heels of my post on the NARS holiday gifting guide comes an inspired FOTD.  Looking at and reading about how the colors most used in Kabuki theatre, red, black, white and gold, are used throughout the collection in different ways made me want to incorporate the colors in a look.

I opted for doing two looks in one - a bold look and a more wearable one.  Video and images are below but first, here are the tools used to bring my vision to light:

FACE
Chanel Mat Lumiere foundation - Cedar
Makeup Forever shadow - brown (used as contour)
MAC pigment - Golden Lemon (used as highlight)

EYES
Lorac palette
Wet n Wild Eye Kohl - White
Maybelline  gel liner - blackest black
Milani Paint Palette - 01 (white only)
Lancome Defincils mascara
Makeup Forever shadow - brown
MAC pigment - Golden Lemon (lid)

LIPS
Milani Lip Flash - Hot Flash

Recents and Randoms as of Nov 2...

Though I've been on a blogging hiatus I have been trying to be mindful of documenting my adventures in pictures, or at least somewhat.  Here are a few for your perusal, enjoy!

date night with "the sig"

Ladies Night Out with Naima

that blemish was killing me!

bridal client look

time to leave my "pity party" look

on our days off, we practice!  love my team :)

one of my mannequins...and no I didnt do her makeup or brows!

she wanted an updo lol

her formal style and some of my tools

and the front!

FOTD-Recreation of the UD 15 Year Anniversary Palette Look

image c/o urbandecay.com

Another inspired look I did after seeing the above face chart on Urban Decay's site.  I went there in search of a promo image to go along with the release of the 15 year Anniversary Palette however the face chart was all I could locate.  I thought it was a gorgeous look so I decided to do my take on it.  The onset of cooler temps (hello 60+ degree weather! WHOO HOO!) has me wanting to play with color a bit more - so backwards.

Now in the video below I give a mini review on the palette however I may have come off a bit harsh if you will.  Do not get me wrong, I adore Urban Decay (and no I was not contacted by anyone about my review, I just don't want you all to jump to conclusions).

As I said in the video I love the brand for the color payoff and texture of their shadows however I would love to see them switch it up a bit with the color offerings.  The 24/7 Shadow Pencils (I used Rehab in my date night FOTD vid) are gorgeous but again color selection is limited.  I contend that while a popular brand, if Urban Decay were to increase their color range with something never before seen by them, even if we have seen it from other brands, that their popularity would sky rocket.  I will purchase from them again, I just will be diligent in my research to be certain I am not repurchasing the same color over and over again.

Challenge! Fall Fantasy FOTD

So we have given a warm welcome to Spring...paid homage to our fav 90s girl groups and since it has been a while I think it is time to funk it up for Fall!  Some of us are in a creative rut makeup wise.  I remember it used to be fun to get creative with makeup but now a lot of us are so consumed with the business of beauty that we have forgotten what made us fall in love with cosmetics in the first place. 

So here's what you do...find an inspiration image that evokes the spirit of Fall and then create a look around it.  It could be a full on makeup look that you want to recreate such as the images above or it can be as simple as an image of a fall day, a slice of pumpkin pie, fall foliage, etc.  Anything you want...the catch is this is NOT traditional beauty makeup.  It MUST be creative in nature (refer once again to images above), the level of creativity you choose is up to you.

Details:

• The first day of Fall this year is September 23rd so that is the deadline.  
• If you want to participate let me know below and I will update this post with a link to your blog.  
• You should do a post on your blog linking back to this post and including links to the other participating bloggers-lets spread the love in the beauty blogging world!
• lastly - have fun!  loosen up those belts...ties...well you know what I mean and get back to creativity!

Hope to see you back here soon!

365 Days of Lip Looks - August 9, 2011 f. Milani Lip Flash and MAC Currant

Sorry for the subpar photo but I realized I wore a lip outside of my normal nude comfort zone so I had to hurry and document it. 

I did my workout yesterday with a full eye look, no face makeup, and my eyes were burning once that sweat started to come.  So today I opted for a brow and lip instead with a touch of blush. 

Today's lip look is brought to you by Milani Lip Flash in Flashy (first reviewed most of the line here) and MAC lip liner in Currant.

30 Day YouTube Challenge - Day 15 - FOTD f. Sleek Acid Palette

I was on a recording roll!  Check out this FOTD I did using the Sleek Acid Palette!

30 Day YouTube Challenge - Day 14 - Daytime Smokey FOTD with Urban Decay Naked Palette

I was in a rush and could only snap the above pic but I did record a vid.  Check it out!

30 Day YouTube Challenge - Day 12-FOTD f. MAC Sparkle Neely, Sparkle & Sleek Paraguaya Palette

Long time no vids...lets try this again shall we?  As always, if any questions, ask away!

365 Days of Lip Looks-May 12, 2011 f. NYX 'Eucalyptus' lipstick w/MAC Currant liner

I will never forgive myself for missing out on Candy Yum Yum (dramatic much?) So im now on the hunt for a dupe. Nikkia tells me there really isnt one :( Tia searched high and low for hers but my laziness kicked in so I cant do the leg work for it. So alas I must settle for coming close. This will do for now. Enjoy!

Oh and check out these locs! They are doin' the most in terms of growth, we are almost at a year yay! The thing is, its actually longer than it appears...my hair tends to curl up into itself causing major shrinkage, ive been told that as the locs get heavier that will change. I will take some comparison photos one day.

And the only makeup i have on today is mascara, the lip and a bit of the lipstick to wake up my cheeks...giving myself a break before makeup overload this weekend!

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FOTD-Welcome Spring Fever!

Kia challenged a few of us to come up with looks that followed a theme of Spring.  Though the temps are currently not in tune with what the calendar dictates as the start of the season that doesnt mean we should still suffer through the winter doldrums. 

For those that dont know it is a standing tradition that around this time of year the D.C. area celebrates the blooming of the cherry blossoms.  A gift to the city of Washington D.C. by Japan in 1912.  It is estimated that each year over 700,000 tourists visit the area to admire the beauty of the blooms.  As a Spring baby myself I couldnt think of a better way to commemorate this time of year than by using the splendor of the cherry blossom as inspiration for my Spring FOTD.

 Seems I got a bit carried away with the pics...oh and I changed my lip midway into the shoot...anyway on to the deets!

FACE:
Becca Stick Foundation - Hazelnut
Black Opal Stick Foundation - Hazelnut
Ben Nye Neutral Set Colorless Face Powder
MAC Sheertone Blush - Instant Chic (pret a papier collection)

BROWS:
MAC Fluidline - Dipdown
Black Opal Stick Foundation - Heavenly Honey
Mally Evercolor Starlight Waterproof Liner - Milk Chocolate

EYES:
Make Up For Ever Aqua Cream - #5
MAC Shadow - Soft Flower
MAC Pigment - Bold N' Brash
MAC Shadow - Yogurt from Hello Kitty Too Dolly Palette
Laura Geller Sugar Free Baked Shadow - Toast
Urban Decay Ink for Eyes - Pyrotechnics
Maybelline Eye Studio Gel Liner - Blackest Black
L'Oreal Voluminous Mascara - Black Brown
Wet n' Wild Kohl Liner - White

LIPS:
Palmers Cocoa Butter Formula with Vitamin E Swivel Stick
MAC Lipstick - Snob
MAC Dazzleglass - Baby Sparks
NYX Lipliner Pencil - Fuschia
Mally Evercolor Starlight Waterproof Liner - Milk Chocolate