#NYFWMUC- 9/17/09 - The Finale'!

Not the grand finale I hyped myself up to create at all - chalk that up to an awesome slumber that my body did NOT want to break.  I wanted to make a bold statement for the last day of this challenge but opted for a pop of color instead.  Maybe I will do something fun tomorrow since I have a birthday party to attend - stay tuned!

THE TOOLS

The Brows
Face Atelier Pro Foundation - #9
Laura Geller Baked Liner Duo - Creme Brulee/Dutch Chocolate (chocolate was used)

The Eyes
Laura Geller Baked Shadow Duo - Biscotti/Toast
MAC Paint Pot - Mosscape (used as a liner)

The Face
MUFE Mat Velvet + - #170
MAC Studio Fix - NW45

The Lips
Essence of Beauty Lip Frosting - Strawberry Cheesecake
NYX G.O.T.N. Lip Gloss - Natural

THE LOOK!

#NYFWMUC - 9/16/09 - Only 1 more day...

So its just one more day left of this challenge and can I just say that it has indeed been a challenge!  Like I said before I have been in a cosmetic rut for myself and was trying everything to dig myself out, I really think that this did the trick.  Granted there were days when I wanted to just throw my hands up cause I didnt wake up feeling like putting makeup on but I am glad I did.  I had a lot of fun!  We are going to stick with the bold lip trend for this installment. 

THE TOOLS

The Brows
Face Atelier Pro Foundation - #9
Laura Geller Baked Liner Duo - Creme Brulee/Dutch Chocolate (dutch chocolate was used)

The Eyes
MAC Danger Zone (the black was used)
Laura Geller Baked Shadow Duo - Biscotti/Toast (toast was used)
I was rushing and skipped both mascara AND liner today - sheesh!
The Face
MUFE Mat Velvet + - #170
MAC Studio Fix - NW45
NYX Mosaic Powder - Paradise

The Lips
Essence of Beauty Lip Frosting - Strawberry Cheesecake
MAC Heatherette Lip Glass - Style Minx

THE LOOK!

in all my infinite wisdom I rubbed off the side of my lipgloss LOL brainiac

#NYFWMUC - 9/11/09 c/o Back 2 MAC!

Yesterday I FINALLY got a chance to take my empties up to Georgetowne for some Back 2 MAC action.  I had 28 empties total (yeah I know) so I had to leave 4 behind for the next go round.  I get so excited when I have enough empties to take back like oooh hey look at me, look at all my empties...and then you come home with 4 brand new items but its still like damn 24 down to 4 - no LOL Smileyface here my friends...

Anyway I ended up getting Contrast, Patina and Print shadows and Entice lipglass which my friend promptly stole from me (dont you hate friends sometimes?) so my 3 shadows and I decided to create a look today since they seem to play so nicely together.  Lets get to it!

THE TOOLS

The Brows
Face Atelier Foundation - #9
MAC Brown Down

The Eyes
UDPP
MAC Patina (inner half of lid)
MAC Print (outer half of lid)
MAC Contrast (crease and slightly extended to the outer "v" and under the eye)
Milani Minerals liner - Black
MAC Zoomlash-Zoomblack

The Face
MUFE Mat Velvet
MAC Studio Fix - NW45
MAC Petticoat

The Lips
Essence of Beauty Lip Frosting - Strawberry Cheesecake)
NYX G.O.T.N. lipgloss - Beige

THE LOOK!

The Nails (Ive been changing these almost every day too!)

NYX Las Vegas

#NYFWMUC-9-10-09

Sorry for the delay - again for those that missed it I was having a scatterbrained kinda day and threw my camera case in my purse minus the camera and then forgot to bring the cord home from work so that I could upload the pics - oy vey.  Well we are back to semi-normal so here we go!

THE TOOLS

The Brows
Face Atelier foundation - #9
MAC Brown Down
*Im trying to determine what I like best for my brows at the moment*

The Eyes

MAC Vanilla Pigment (brushed over the lid with a blending brush just for a wash of color)

Milani Minerals liner - black (used on the waterline only)
MAC Zoomlash - Zoomblack

The Face
MUFE Mat Velvet Foundation
MAC StudioFix - NW45
MAC Petticoat

The Lips
Essence of Beauty Lip Frosting - Strawberry Cheesecake
NYX Goddess of the Night Lipgloss - Burgundy (I think)

THE LOOK!

#NYFWMUC - 9-9-09

*inside convo with self* Back to back posts??  surely you are showing off Ms. T&T!  Nope!  Just fell in love with makeup all over again.  :swoon  I was doing so many gigs that I wasnt even thinking about doing my own makeup well I had to give myself a swift kick in the arse and feel the vibes of my fellow beauty lovers to get back on track, plus have you been paying attention to the images for Fall??? UH-MAZE-ING!  I mean how can you not get excited!  Anywho, on to the look:

The Tools

Brows
Face Atelier Foundation - #9 (I think thats the color - lawd Im terrible at remembering)
CoverGirl Bronzer - Ebony Bronze

Eyes
I forgot my UDPP!!! I havent had any creasing yet though *fingers crossed*
MAC Humid (lid)
CG Bronzer - Ebony Bronze (crease-Im telling u this product is a good purchase even tho I got it free! LOL)
MAC Carbon (darken crease)
MAC Woodwinked (inner "v")

Face
MUFE Mat Velvet - #170 (yeah I still dont know the number)
MAC Studio Fix - NW45
MAC Rule - (as blush-yes again)

Lips
Essence of Beauty Strawberry Cheesecake (conditioner)
NYX Goddess of the Night Lipgloss - Chestnut

THE LOOK

Again, please forgive my camera or my picture taking skills, it really could be either of the two.  For today's look I decided to play up the eyes more but leave the lip nude.  Stay tuned for tomorrows look! 

#NYFWMUC - 9-8-09

Something told me this was gonna pop off early so thankfully Ive been documenting my FOTD's!  Thanks again to the lovely and talented Ms. Heather Park for offering up this challenge! 

I went for a more subdued look the first day since its been a while since Ive worn makeup to work (crazy right?)  Its my take on the whole no makeup makeup look and I actually got a lot of compliments on it.  Its amazing what the power of cosmetics can do!  HA!

The Tools

Brows
MAC Studio Sculpt - NW30
CoverGirl Bronzer - Ebony Bronze

Eyes
CG Bronzer - Ebony Bronze (crease - pulling that double duty!)
MAC Grain (highlight)
MAC Texture (lid)
MAC Carbon (darken the crease a tiny bit and set waterline)
MAC Arena (inner "v")
MAC Zoomlash mascara - Zoomblack
Milani Minerals pencil liner (that is so not the name in real life) - black (my bad yall, I will have the real name next time)

Face
MUFE Mat Velvet (its a sample and the number rubbed off - maybe 170?)
MAC Studio Fix - NW45
MAC Rule (as a blush - this is one of my most fav shadows and please do try it as blush, its great!)

Lips
Essence of Beauty Lip Frosting - Strawberry Cheesecake (conditioner)
NYX Goddess of the Night Lipgloss - Chestnut (a MUST have!)

THE LOOK

These arent the best pics as far as showing the look or the colors, sorry about that.  I was rushing.  I even did a video but my camera is on its last leg so I am about to be on the hunt for a new one.  If you have any ideas let me know!

New Month, New Season, New Beginings!

Well Hello September! You sure did creep up on me - my, my, my the summer came and went so quickly but I welcome Autumn with open arms - that humidity is no joke!

For me this season usually brings about a significant slow down in the freelance makeup work that I do but for some reason this time around I dont want it to be that way. I realized yesterday that I havent been on my "A" game as far as seeking out opportunities and the artist side of me is none too pleased. Of course my son is back in school so that limits my availability but I dont think that should stop me. Anyway, Im rambling a bit, back to the post...

I havent been splurging on makeup as much in the recent months - I did manage to snag the 131 duo fibre from Colour Craft (eh, I dont hate it but its not a fav of mine) and from Love That Look I got Unbasic White, Rated "R" and Glamour Check, all three of which I LOVE! Other than that, yeah nothing much.

On the drugstore end I read about the Milani Infinite Liquid Liner so I tried it in the green color (Eternal). It really does last.

I wore it all day and over night (yes I did wash my face before bed and it still stayed put). That is definitely one for your kit/makeup bag. Another product from Milani that I love is their nail lacquer. This product can go toe to toe with any of your higher end nail products, trust me. I saw the color 120-Original (apparently its new because I dont even see it on the site) and had to have it. Ive been wearing it a few days and have gotten a lot of compliments on it. You can pick your up at CVS for $3.99.

Lastly I picked up the Essence of Beauty Lip Frosting in Vanilla Cupcake and Strawberry Cheesecake. They condition your lips while adding a hint of shimmer and for those who wonder yes they do smell AND taste like their names suggest. :) Also available at CVS for $2.99 each.

Tis all for now - all this talk about makeup has my pockets burning and since I ate my lunch at my desk that means I have an hour to shop - HOLLA!