Lots & Lots of curls!

Wanna get these luscious curls? here's how..

 First you must purchase Conair's Infinitiy "You-Curl ".
let your hair air dry, once fully dried, apply hair oil of your choice then grab sections of  1 inch of hair strands & wrap hair around iron for about 3-5 seconds & let go. Continue until the entire head is curled. Once your entire hair is curled, style as you please,  finish  up with hairspray so that curls last all day.  This process will take up to 20-25 minutes. Enjoy!

Dia De Los Muertos

PURPLE

I love, love, LOVE! purple eyeshadows. It's one of my favorites :) if you don't have any purples what are you waiting for?! It's time to invest! & if you do wear purples, what colors do  you rock them with? please share :) purples are so much fun to wear there are TONS of different shades of purples that can be rocked. 

So a couple of days ago I purchased a new shade of purple called 'Starts 'n' Rockets'  I absolutely love this color, it's pretty & fun, let me share how I wore it......

As a base I used: Delft

Under brow: Vanilla

Eyelids:1st I used Carbon  (shade of black) on the lid instead of eyeliner then I did Fig.1 all over the lid.

Eye crease: I used Start n rockets.

& for the outer corners I used Sketch.

If you want the shadow to come out lighter, don't use the shade of black (Carborn) just skip that step.

                                                         Hope you all like the look :)
              ( Don't for get to comment, let me know what you think, feel free to share the blog with friends)

                                                               Purple is <3

( ha ha.. this looks like a mugshot)

Simple up do.

 During the holidays I didn't want to do the usual, hair down and curled. I  wanted to wear my hair up, do something different, simple & easy. So I went with an up do.


Back View/side view

 Basically what I did was curl all my hair, part it to the side & started pining it up with bobby pins to the side of my head (behind the ear area) it took a few bobby pins to get all of my hair up.

Once I made sure that it was all up & pined tightly,  sprayed it down with  hair spray to keep it all in place, It stayed up for a few hours before I had to touch it up.

This is a DON'T

I know us ladies like to be "matchy, matchy "  at times but PLEASE don't match your makeup with your ENTIRE OUTFIT, I find this to  be overwhelming and a bit tacky  :-/

Just imagine wearing a Turquoise shirt, shoes &  Turquoise eyeshadow!  Yuck! total disaster, it's too much! unless you're going to attend an 80's party then you might just pull the look off.  Other than that, Please don't &  if you take that risk, try to make it work somehow.

Pachuca (or Pinup) inspired..

 I'm in a red lipstick kind of mood, So I decided to do a 'Pachuca' or Pin-up look if you will. Red lipstick represents  classy, sassy & confidence.  Everyone can rock red lips, it's all about finding that perfect shade that compliments your  skin tone.

 I  like to keep the eyes looking simple but not too simple when  rockin' red lips.

EYES-
Base/primer- Soft Ochre by MAC
Under brow-Brule by MAC
Eyelid- Vanilla by MAC
Eye crease- Arena
Inner  eye corners -Phloof! This colors brings out  the eyes.
 Eyeliner- Almay liquid liner/ traceur in black/noir  (you can find this eyeliner at your local drug store)
Eye lashes #47 (red cherry brand)

CHEEKS-

I used a bronzer. Bronzer Pro by MARK. & Trance Gold by MAC on top, to give a little shimmer

LIPS-
  I used lip Pencil Burgundy by MAC with lipstick color Ruby Woo Also by MAC.



 I hope I've inspired you to try some red lipstick. ;)

Have a wonderful day & bless up!

NYE Trip To Reno, Nevada

HAPPY 2011 I hope you all had a wonderful time ringing in the new year with friends & loved ones. I spent new years eve with my boyfriend, brothers & a couple of friends in frosty Reno Nevada, we celebrated  & gambled the night away.. tons of fun!

Rockin' my purple eyeshadow  I LOVE purple.

We decide to make a quick stop on our way up to play in the snow & take in the beautiful scenery. My boyfriend was teasing me about wearing my Steve Madden boots in the snow. Haha..(notice the heel on my right boot berried in the snow) it's all good.

I wore this black sweater-dress with black tights & ankle boots, Comfy yet sexy ;)
along with the makeup using colors from my last blog post.

We went outside of  the casinos for the fireworks & countdown making this night a memorable one.

Snowing like crazy  in the 27 degree weather on our way home from Reno, It's was beautiful.

NYE 2010 inspired..

I went shopping last night for my NYE dress with makeup in mind. I want to wear something simple yet cute so  my makeup can be a bit dramatic, this year I want to ring in the new year glamored up with a  fun, festive &  hint of a dramatic look . So I decide on Silver, glitter, smoky-eye using a shade of dark blue & some fabulous lashes,  this is what I came up with..

 Colors used to perfect this look are:

(left to right)
Primer- Soft Ochre

Under the brow-Brule
Crease- Contrast
Eyelid- Silver ring with Nylon on top (together)
Outer corner of eyes- Nehru
 Eyelid- apply Sephora's silver glitter liner all over eyelid for a sparkle affect. 

After applying eyeshadow apply black eyeliner pencil & smug on eyelid & under the eyes, Then apply eyelashes ( Cherry Red lashes #47) touch up eyeliner after applying eyelashes if necessary.

 If you're on a budget you can purchase this silver & gray eyeshadow at sally's beauty supply store for $7 works great.

Have a Happy & Blessed New YEAR!!! :D
Leave a comment if you have any questions.

Makeup Brushes

Here are my tools for perfecting my makeup looks. Most of the brushes are M.A.C professional brushes, I’ve had my set for a few years now. They’re a bit pricey but worth every penny. You can purchase brushes that work good and can be bought at Target or any beauty supply store for a cheaper price. I bought a few of them myself and they work just as good.

Eye brushes

(From left to right)

Tapered Blending Brush 224-

This brush is used for controlling eyeshadow application and blending. I use this one for the crease of my eyes, gives the eyes a smooth effect. Love it!

Blending Brush 217 –

I love this brush, it’s a must have! This brush is for shading, blending, & can be used with creamy colors. I use it on the my crease when I want the color to appear darker.

Eye Shader Brush 239-

This brush is used to shade, blend, and to build intense color on the eyelid.

Large Shader Brush 252-

You can also do the same as the 'Eye Shader Brush', it’s just bigger. Created to shade eyeshadow or  base products (primer) all over eye lid.Perfect with people who have big eyelids.

Shader Brush 242-

This brush can be used to apply  powder, concealer and primer. 

Shading Medium Angled Brush 275-

I use this brush  to shade underneath my eyebrows.

Small Angle Brush 266-

This brush is for creating sharp precise lines, perfect for eyeliner.

Smudge applicator-

 I like to use this applicator to smudge my eyeliner. (Sephora)

Eyeliner angle brush-
Used for eyeliner.

Face Brushes

Blush Brush 116-

This brush is used to shade and highlight cheecks and face.
(Silver brush is from Urban Decay)

Short Duo Fibre Brush 130-

I like this brush, helps to smooth and easy application of foundation, cream, and powder.

Foundation Brush 190-

Helps create smooth, even finish and a flawless look. Love it!

Powder brush- (urban decay)

For all over face powder.

 

 That's pretty much it, if you have any questions please feel free to ask away. Also, PLEASE COMMENT ON MY BLOGS. Thank you.

Eyeshadow Primer

First thing’s first, before applying eyeshadow, apply a primer. You can simply apply it all over the eyelid using a brush or using your ring finger. This will help your eyeshadow last longer, prevents eyelids from creasing due to natural oils and help eyeshadow colors become more vibrant. There are plenty of primers to choose from, I’ve tried a few but nothing beats M.A.C primers, I absolutely love them!

*My personal favorite primers are:

Prep + Prime eye

Soft Ochre paint pot  (medium)

Delft paint pot

R.S.V.P Creaseless cream shadow/ liner

Prep + Prime eye & Soft Ochre paint pot- can be used with all colors. I wear this ALL the time, not just only when I go out.

Delft paint pot - Love this product! this primer is for all those pretty darker shades of shimmery  blues, greens, grays, & purples. This primer really helps the colors become more vibrant. So pretty!

R.S.V.P Creaseless cream shadow/ liner – This one’s by Benefit I received a sample of it & I love it as well, it’s three in one, I use it as a primer for certain eyeshadows, mainly eyeshadows with sparkles & that are hard to stay on. ( I love free samples!)

* Eyeshadow using  DELFT PAINT POT.

 * Eyeshadow using SOFT OCHRE PAINT POT

Daily Moisturizer

Have you seen changes in you skin lately? is it not glowing or feeling as it has been in the past? do you see changes in hydration?

I sure have! That means winter is here and  by now we should  all have invested in a daily moisturizer that will nurture the skin, help keep it looking young and  healthy. Especially when it comes to the face. So if you haven't by now, make a trip to your local drug or department store and invest in a product that works best for your skin. Don't forget to purchase a moisturizer with SPF!

I've invested in Aveeno  Positively Radiant daily moisturizer with SPF 15. I have Normal to oily skin, this product works well &  it's affordable.  I like the way it moisturizes without making my face extra oily.( you can purchase this moisturizer at your local drug store)

     This product is Oil-free &  Hypoallergenic.

 *Moisturizing before applying makeup is important to help smooth the face &  give it that radiant glow, it also helps set foundations & powders*