Becka!

Meet Becka! One of my good friends from high school. She is 19 and is absolutely gorgeous! ;) She came and visited me during Christmas break and I used her as my guinea pig :p She didn't seem to mind.

Becka is the first person to be featured on my blog. :) And she isn't the last ;) Sorry for the lack of updates! I have been busy with stuff for the store lately.

Becka wanted something with a bright red lip. So I went for a sort of a burlesques look. I think she pulls it off very well :) She was so excited to be the first official "client" if you will. :p

I know I sound like a broken record by always telling you the same things first; moisturizer, primer, foundation, powder, and concealer.

For this look you want to make your skin a little bit lighter then usual for the bright red lips to look its best ;)

For the eyes we will keep it super natural all browns and really you can do whatever combination you want to. I used two brown MAC pigments they create a subtle wash over your eyelid.

I used two different colors from two different sets from MAC.
I used this Reflects Bronze color on her eyelid but only to the crease then brought the color down on her lower lash line. With Pigments you have to be careful they are purely powder and you will have fall outs (eyeshadow falling on your cheeks) So my suggestion would be to not put on concealer until you are all finished applying your eyeshadow.
Then I used this Jigs & Jive color over the other color on her eyelid and went a little past the crease.
Then I took a dark reddish purple color and blended it into her crease. Which gave her eye some definition and depth.

Next take a either a felt tip eyeliner or a liquid eyeliner (I used both) and line your eyes winging the ends of it. When using liquid eyeliner don't open your eyes right away keep them closed for a few seconds so that you don't get the liquid eyeliner on your already applied makeup.

Now apply false eyelashes Becka is wearing MAC ones. Apply a thin strip of glue, then wait 30 seconds to dry then apply lashes. Make sure it is as close to the lash line as possible.

Finished eye:


Next step is bright red lipstick. You have to line your lips before you apply red lipstick and a little trick to help your lipstick last all day long apply foundation on your lips. I used a NYX lip liner and lined her lips giving them a more defined shape.

Then I applied red Benefit lipstick all over her lips.

And for the last two steps take a bronzer (you can just use brown eyeshadow) and applied it on her cheek bones. Then took a highligher and applied it over the apples of her cheeks and right on her cupids bow (skin right above your lips) and right underneath her bottom lip.





And FINISHED! :D Thanks Becka for letting me use your face :p If you have any questions, comments, complaints or ideas email me! :)

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Sexy Sweetheart

I know it has been awhile since my last post and I am sorry it has taken me so long to do one! I finally have one for you and this one is a good one ;) I love this makeup its great for basically anything. I love how dramatic it makes my eyes look. Its a soft, feminine but also sexy look.

Step one is always the same and never will change. ;) Moisturize and apply primer. I'm of course using my trusty Smashbox primer. There are cheaper versions of course the MAC one is great as well. Next apply foundation I'm using Smashbox's High Definition foundation. Next apply powder to set the foundation, I'm using Halo by Smashbox.
Don't apply concealer yet, since you are using a lot of color little pieces will fall and create dark circles. We want to keep this look looking clean. To do so you will need to have tissue at hand to wipe brushes and your eyes at times. Make sure also to have q-tips and eye makeup remover handy just in case you make any mistakes. Fill in your eyebrows with light hair-like strokes.

Eye primer is key to make the colors stand out. I am using my favorite Painterly by MAC. This is seriously the best eye primer ever. I love the way the colors stand out. Apply all over your eye dabbing with your ring finger. Wait for it to dry before you apply any color.

I am using my Coastal Scents palette for almost all the colors in this look.The first color we want to start with is some purples. I took three purples and applied all over my eyelid to create my own color. I love the way the three colors look. Instead of using brushes I used my fingers, I suggest you do the same. You can control what area gets color and what doesn't.





Next take a light peachy pink and apply from your crease to almost to your brow bone. I'm using a peach from MAC. You can use any peachy color you want. Blend the color and fade it out a bit. I am using MAC 275 blending brush. This is my favorite brush ever. I use it all the time for blending and applying. The right brushes definitely make a difference. Cheap brushes that work well are Kirkland's from Costco. You get 5 or so brushes. They are pretty amazing, I am hooked on a few of them as well.





Next I took a bright pink color and applied it in the right hand corner of my eyelid. Just take your finger and lightly sweep the color across the darker purple. Next I took two browns and applied them right under my brow bone just above my crease. This give the pink a darker color and a little bit more depth. I just love how all these colors look together :) Take your blending brush and blend the colors together. But lightly blend cause you don't want the colors to look muddy. Then apply a pearl white color on your brow bone and blend into the browns. The last bit of color you add is the bright pink again and apply right under your lower lash ling for some added color. I am using MAC's 219 Pencil Brush. This is perfect for your lower lash line and even gets between the lashes. Then take a black color with the same brush and apply over the bright pink on your lower lash line. This gives you a smokey effect. Just one sweep is good enough, you don't want to over power the pink.

Next is my favorite part. Apply false lashes. I love how dramatic your lashes look with fake lashes. If you have never used false lashes, you really do not know what you are missing! Its not just for people with short lashes, I have long lashes and still love false lashes ;) You can use any lashes of your choice. I am using MAC's lashes. I simply adore these lashes they are great quality and can be used numerous amount of times. However drugstore lashes work just as well :) They are really cheap too! :D You want to apply a thin strip of glue along the lashes and then wait 30 seconds for it to get tacky. There are no tricks I can give you for this one, you just have to practice. You won't get them on the first try so don't get frustrated. Just keep trying, applying fresh glue each time. The best glue out there is the Duo Adhesive. The lashes stay put all day long and wont budge.


Now to hide the line of the lashes and make them blend better we will take a liquid eyeliner. I am using LOreal's Telescopic Liquid Eyeliner. Steady your hand and rest it on your cheek. Start from the middle and work your way out to the outer corner. I created a tiny wing at the corner, you don't have to do this I just liked the way it looked with the lashes giving me a cutesy girl look. Make sure you trace the inner corner as well to give your eye depth and shape. Make the line thicker towards the outer corner and thinner towards the inner corner. If you make a mistake when you are creating the wing take the q-tip and dip it into some makeup remover and wipe away your mistake. Wait for it to dry and try again. Just be patient. Don't worry about messing up, I messed up a few times on my left eye. :p


Now we want to brighten up the eyes just a tad bit. Take a white eyeliner and trace right inside your water line. I am using Ulta's Brand which is light enough to give me a little brightness but not look trashy :p Wipe any fallouts (any eyeshadow that may have fallen underneath your eye) with the handy dandy tissue you have and apply concealer. Also apply concealer to the sides of your nose and around your lips to give them a more defined look. Also to any blemishes you may want to hide.


For the blush you want a dark pink, no matter your skin tone. It looks best with this look. I am using Bare Escentuals So Fab. Start from your cheekbones and work your way down. Make sure you have a good brush that blends so if you have too much color on one cheek you can easily tame it down. For a "I'm in love" glow, take Benefit's High Beam highlighter and apply on the apples of your cheeks and above your eyebrows. My secret to looking gorgeous and flawless ;)



Final step, Lips, I am using Very Sexy E32 Sleek. Apply a lip balm on your lips to moisten them up a bit and then apply the lipstick. Make sure you get the corners of your mouth as well. It looks silly when you smile and your lips aren't all one color :p








And viola ladies! You are now gorgeous-er :p I hope you love this look as much as I do. :) If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions. Please do email me :)

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Sentimental Heart

I have been so busy this past month! With Ri coming, my job and everything in between :) Sorry it took longer than expected to post a new tutorial but nevertheless here it is :)

I wear this look to work a lot, granted I work at a makeup store but this look is great for parties, night on the town, clubbing or even a hot date ;) This has to be one of my favorite looks, plus I get so many complements on it! It is a great look to help you stand out but in a good way ;) It even looks great with glasses!

As always start out with a fresh clean face. Apply foundation, concealer, powder and fill in your brows. If you want tips on how to do this check out my tutorial here :)

For this look you will only use two colors. I am using both MAC colors in Aquadisiac and Hepcat. First take the pink color and using your finger apply on your eyelid starting in the inner corner of your eye and working your way up and out. Stop in the middle of your eyelid make sure to fade the color up your eye towards your eyebrow you don't want any harsh edges.

Next use the greenish color and apply with your finger again (doing this gives you brighter colors faster than a brush and it is also easier to control) and start in the outer corner of your eye and work your way in blending when you get to the pink use a blending brush to blend the two colors so you don't have a direct line. You shouldn't be able to tell where the colors begin or end. This is what it should look like so far:

Next use an angled brush and color in the inner corner of your eye and bend the colors out toward your brow but don't leave any color on your brow bone leave that area untouched. Next you want to add color to your lower lash line. Take the pink and start in the corner of your eye and work your way out stopping at the middle of your eye. Try to keep inline with the colors on your lid. Repeat the process with the green starting from the outer corner connecting to the pink color.

Now take your liquid eyeliner and line your eyes and wing the eyeliner just a bit. Mistakes are okay and you can always tweak the liner with a Q-tip or your finger. It took me awhile to get a steady hand, just relax and do it.

The next step is option but let me say this, I don't care who you are your eyelashes are never long enough to be seen when you have thick liner on so I like to apply fake eyelashes. I used to be so against them, then fell in love. They create a whole new look and lets face it nobody likes to wear the same makeup, outfit or hairstyle. That is boring! So trust me and try it yourself ;)

First always use lash glue because the stickyness on the lashes are just not sticky enough to stay put especially when you are applying mascara. I like to use toothpicks to apply the glue:

Then use apply them as close to the lashes as you can use your finger to press down and get them to stick to your eyelids. I also like to use another toothpick to push the lashes down so I don't mess up my makeup. Next apply some liquid eyeliner across the lashes so that the line from them doesn't show and it also helps them to stick better. Curl your lashes and apply mascara.

You want to use a pink blush to finish the look off and bring just a tad bit of natural color to your cheeks I am using Maybelline's Dream Matte Mousse in Pink Frosting. Smile and apply on the apples of your cheeks. Now take a pearl white color and a fan brush and while sucking in your cheeks like making a fishy face apply the white in the indent of your cheeks to give the appearance of high cheek bones.

Take the same white eyeshadow and apply on your cupids bow (right above your lip) and underneath your lower lip. Then to finish the look off take a baby pink lip liner and line your lips carefully then blend with your fingers. Next take a matte lipstick, I am using Estee Lauder's Pink Champagne lipstick, and apply it on your lips. Then take your favorite pink lipgloss I am using MAC's Pucker Tendertone and apply a dab of it on the bottom and top of your lips for a hint of shine.

The finished look:

And Voila! You are finished! Now that wasn't so hard was it? :p Questions? Comments? Email me!

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