#NYFWMUC - 9/15/09 - Black Lips Edition

So today's inspiration came from all of the bold lip looks we are seeing from NYFW this go round'.  I originally wanted to do an orange lip (that MAC Orange lipmix is CALLING me :armscratch) but I knew I had to help facilitate a meeting today and didnt want the attendees to look at me crazy so I opted to go with a darker tone but not too much - in comes Lancome and Afrobella to the rescue!

Back in July the beautiful Afrobella held a giveaway on her site for the Lancome Color Fever Gloss in Piha Black - check it here - so every once in a blue moon I enter a giveaway on a whim and this was one of those times.  You had to create a look around the lipgloss, I was feeling froggy so I jumped!  Check out the post to see what I chose as my look...well lo and behold I actually was one of the three winners! GO ME, GO ME! :cabbagepatch

I was so excited and still am as may already be evident.  So since I wanted to pay an homage to Fall and be a bit bold with the look today, I broke it out.  Check me out below to see how I pulled it together...

THE TOOLS

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

The Eyes
NYX Mosaic Powder Blush - Truth
Urban Decay Baked Palette - the darkest color, cant think of the name right now...(used in the crease a little)
Revlon Double Twist Mascara - Blackest Black

The Face
MUFE Mat Velvet + - #170
MAC Studio Fix - NW45
NYX Mosaic Powder Blush - Love (and these blushes are LOVE)

The Lips
Essence of Beauty Lip Frosting - Strawberry Cheesecake
Lancome Color Fever Gloss - Piha Black

THE LOOK!

do you see how the flash picks up on the sparkle in the gloss?  How bout' yeah?!

Some people see black and get all bent outta shape but from looking at this picture you can see that it isnt too much, its just about right actually. 

#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!

T&T Beauty Mini Haul & Review Preview!

MUFE 83

MUFE 82

MAC Tilt

MAC Moons Reflection

MAC Goldenrod

MAC Aquavert

These are the swatches from my NY Mini Getaway/Mini Haul. See the vid to learn more!

T&T Beauty FOTD - Wasabi & Vino

Just another FOTD - no real rhyme or reason to it, I just wanted to showcase the MUFE #171 shadow. Thanks for watching!

T&T Beauty FOTD - the Monday blues...er greens

So I was all motivated to do a video tutorial this morning and of course, just my luck, I am having technical difficulties with my camera, you see I can upload the second half with no problem, the first half is still on my camera and refuses to budge. I am tempted to get one of those cameras that is made for YouTube now, but we shall see. Anywho, here are the other pics of the look.

Its a smokey green eye with a nude lip (obviously Shana, duh!)


Products used are listed below - have a great day everyone!

FACE:

MUFE HD Foundation #177

MAC Studio Fix NC50

MAC MSF Natural Deep Dark

MAC Mineralize Blush So Ceylon

Eyes:

UDPP

MAC Carbon

MAC Humid

Maybelline Lash Stylist Black

MAC Engraved liner

MAC Cork liner (eyebrows)

Lips:

MAC Spice Liner

NYX Lipgloss Natural

NYX Liner Dark Brown

T&T Beauty Haul - The Makeup Show LA 2009

All this talk about the makeup show, you didn't think I came home empty handed did you? Of course not! Check out my FIRST EVER YouTube vid to see what I got!