Sunday, January 27, 2013

Ulta-Mini Haul UPDATE & ADDITION!

Hey Everyone, I thought I'd share the FUN products I purchased recently at Ulta! These are all products I have heard a lot about via all of the Youtube Makeup Gurus that I follow, so I decided to try them for myself. I will be back to update this blogpost as I use the product. Enjoy!
RETURNED!!! This dried out my lips and did not stay on longer than 10 minutes. The color was also too sheer for my liking. 
Color Whispers from Maybelline in Lust for Blush-Pros: It feels very soft on the lips, very hydrating, and great variety of colors. Cons: It is sheer and needs to be reapplied more than I would like.
LOVED!!! The pigment in these are amazing and way better than some high-end brands. I went out and purchased two more in different shades in Bronzed Taupe and Midnight Blue. 
Loreal Infallible Eyeshadow in Amber Rush- Pros: It is very pigmented (color pay off is almost the same as a pigment) and this particular color is versatile with all skin types. It lasts for hours and also has a variety of colors to choose from. Cons:It has a bit of fall-out while applying (but really, that's many eye shadows).
Loved!!! I am really loving this foundation and have even found myself using it over my higher-end full coverage brands. It is also a perfect match for my skin and that doesn't happen often with drugstore foundations. I usually have to mix. 
New-Covergirl Outlast Stay Fabulous (claims to have primer, concealer, and foundation in one) in Soft Honey- http://youtu.be/J1Ocq8bsc0E -itsjudytime on youtube recently reviewed this product I was amazed by her review. Pros:It is light weight, great coverage, buildable, matte finish, natural look, and long lasting. Cons: None yet :)
Loved!!! I have been using this EVERY SINGLE DAY and went and purchased another one for my bridal kit. I never thought I could wear gel liner because of my hooded eyes. I have read more reviews and learned that the formula is pretty much exactly like the Bobbi Brown liner. 
Loreal Infallible 24 Hour Gel Liner in Blackest Black- This is the first gel liner I have ever tried because I have always been very sceptical. I'm pleasantly surprised! Pros: It is very true to color, long wearing, and the brush allows for smooth application. Cons:I don't like that the brush is separate from the liner.
Returned!!! I'm not sure if it was just this particular palette (since there are so many of these) or the quality of the shadows, but they were so shimmery that they would not really stay on the eye when I applied them. I found myself having to keep packing on the color. Not worth the time it takes to apply them. 
New- Loreal Colour Riche Eyeshadow Quads in Brazen Bolds- Pros:The packaging is adorable and there are  wide range of colors. The colors are pretty true to what you see in the palette as you can see in my swatch. Cons: I have yet to try these on my eyes.
Loved!!! Read below, it does exactly what I mentioned at first. I get lots of compliments when I'm wearing this liner. 
NYX Water Proof Glam Liner Aqua Luxe in Lagoon- I swatched this over a black line because that is probably how I would wear it. Pros: It is SUPER long lasting (even after I showered, it did not come off of my hand. It is very bright and pigmented and comes in 9 different colors. It also has a very thin brush applicator which makes it easy to apply. Cons: It is so long wearing that it will be a hassle to take off.

Saturday, January 19, 2013

Bridal Makeup-Airbrush Makeup Now Available

I am so excited for this upcoming Wedding Season! This is my 4th year doing Bridal Makeup and I cannot get enough. Being part of those special moments with my clients keeps me connected to them always. I am so grateful to be blessed with the ability to do this and show my passion for it through my work. More importantly, that it's FUN! Please keep me in mind if you know somebody who is getting married or in need of my services. Check out my website for more information and portfolio pictures.
*I am ecstatic to ANNOUNCE that I now offer Airbrush Makeup!
Airbrush Model- Elena




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Friday, January 11, 2013

Ombre Nails-Purple

Big THANK YOU to my my friend Kara for inspiring me to do this! The picture she tagged me in was another amazing Ombre look, but definitely more for summer time! Purple is what I decided to go with....check it out! Enjoy!

What you need...
  1. Light, medium, and Dark Nail Polish colors.
  2. Top Coat
  3. Make up Application Sponge
  4. Q-tips
  5. Acetone
Step 1
  • Paint three stripes of nail polish on the sponge, going from light to dark (top right picture).
Step 2
  • Place the sponge face down on your finger nail (bottom left picture). Make sure to align it correctly and squeeze the sponge a little on the sides so that you cover the entire nail. You will need to repeat this step at least 2 times for each nail (or until you reach your desired color). As you can see in the bottom right picture, your nails will be a mess.
Step 3
  • Dip the Q-tip in acetone and use it to clean around the nails as best you can.
 Step 4
  • It is IMPORTANT that you let the three colors dry before applying your top coat (if still wet, it will smudge the colors). Once dry, apply top coat and your done! See below for the finished look!
Please feel free to request what you would like to see on my blog. I get really inspired by all of you! Thanks again for your support!
-G


Wednesday, January 2, 2013

NYE Looks featuring my Sister!!!

Hello everyone, this is my sister DAISY!!! As you can tell she is beautiful and has the best eye shape for applying eyeshadow, which is why I love doing her makeup. Hope you all had a happy new year and I wish you an amazing 2013! Enjoy!

G's Look
Eyes
Primer- Bare Minerals Primer
Eye Lid-NYX-Eye Shadow Base in White
Crease-Too Faced in Chocolate Soleil
Liner-Revlon Color Stay Liquid Liner in Blackest Black
Mascara- Chanel in Le Volume de Chanel
Lashes- NYX Fabulous Lashes #110 (I cut one lash in half and placed each half on the ends of my lashes)
Eyebrows- Maybelline New York Define-A-Brow in Medium Brown

Daisy's Look
Eyes
Primer- Bare Minerals Primer
Eye Lid-NYX-Eye Shadow Base in White
Crease-Laura Mercier Artist PalletteCoffee Ground
Crease-Laura Mercier in Rich Coffee (Darker brown)
Liner-Revlon Color Stay Liquid Liner in Blackest Black
Mascara- Chanel in Le Volume de Chanel
Lashes- NYX Fabulous Lashes #110 (I cut one lash in half and placed each half on the ends of my lashes)
Eyebrows- Maybelline New York Define-A-Brow in Medium Brown