Happy Birthday to my sister Karina!!!!

Hello,

I'm so happy to spend time with my sister Karina on her birthday.  We are both busy with our back to back children and our busy lives, which mainly takes both of our time.  So it was very nice just to have "my" time and being together.  We went shopping and did a lot of window shopping, lol, but it's all good, hahahaha.  I took my sister to MAC to get a makeover and oh, boy, so much have changed in MAC.  I was very disappointed cause as a paying customer you get use to ("spoiled") having it one way and when that is scratched out well it's a disappointment.  Back then you received a complimentary "free" makeover as long as you spent over $50.00, which anyone whose shopped in MAC most def know you will go over so it was a "sweet" deal.  Now, if you want to get a makeover at a MAC Store, you must pay a fee of $50.00 to get your makeup done and you will receive a free mascara.  In addition, if you want to purchase items, which is not mandatory then you pay $50.00 for your makeover and the cost of your purchase.  I was upset but got over it quickly, however, after making our purchases, I asked for a sample of a pigment and was told "we don't give samples."  That response just completely made me mad all over again...UNBELIEVABLE!!!!!  So we strolled over to MAC in Macy's and thank god they still have sense (flexibility).  You can receive a complimentary makeover as long as you purchase 5 items.  Karina is a huge Wonder Woman fan but most of there collection was SOLD OUT so what's the next best thing - Lady Gaga.  We liked her soft yet smokey look on her board ad so I thought it would be a nice look for my sister.

BEFORE

 

AFTER

The Lady Gaga NEW lipstick is really pretty.  I thought it was darker based on the ad, but up close it's lighter and glides on beautiful.

** A similar color to the NEW Lady Gaga is NYX Round Lipstick 'Rea.' **

I didn't purchase it, but Karina did and again it's a very pretty color.  I did purchase items from the Wonder Woman's Collection: Mineralize Skinfinish 'Pink Power'; Lipglass 'Athena's Kisses' (bright fuchsia) for me and 'Secret Identity' (soft brown/copper) as a b-day gift for Karina and it went very well over Gaga's lipstick; and last 4 e/s palette 'Valiant' (green colors).  So after Karina and I made our purchases, I asked if I can get a sample of a pigment and she asked for a glitter and we were given our samples UNBELIEVABLE!!!  I got 'Marine Ultra' pigment (dk blue/violet) and Karina got 'Reflects Bronze' glitter (bronze/gold) both gorgeous colors.

** I also bought Too Faced NEW Insurance Shadow Glitter Primer...OMG...this product is AMAZING!!!!!!  I will do a review and discuss further about it. **

After hours in the mall, we were tired and exhausted so we headed home to be greeted by our brother Luis with a surprise birthday cake.


PS - so prior going to the mall, I was under the impression that my sister Karina was going to get a makeover using the Wonder Woman's Collection and/or look, but she didn't.  However, I did my makeup based on one of the biggest and baddest bitch...yup, you know....

Sassy Valentine!

Hey!

So I wanted to go a bit darker than usual but it didn't come out exactly as I was aiming for.  However, I love the colors used and combination so I want to share this look with you.  For more pics, check out my YouTube channel & link below.

FACE:

Benefit You Rebel Tint SPF 15 Moisturizer
Benefit The Porefessional
Make Up Forever Primer 'Green'
Revlon Color Stay Foundation #310 Warm Golden
MAC Studio Finish Concealer NC25
Revlon Photo Ready Powder 'Medium/Dark'
Bitchslap Cosmetics bronzer 'Congo'

Wet & Wild Blush 'Berry Shimmer'

 EYES:

 Benefit Lemon Aid corrector eye primer

 MAC Cream Colour Base 'Black' (Discontinued BLACK Collection)

 MAC pigment 'Reflect Rust' on lid

 Milani Baked e/s 'I Heart You' #602 (LOVE!) used wet on middle to outer crease and above crease

 MAC e/s 'Mothbrown' (Discontinued Barbie Collection) and 'Copperplate' (mix together) on inner to middle crease and above crease

Using a clean brush sweep above the colors the clean the harsh edges 

MAC e/s 'Shroom' (FAVE) as a highlighter

Urban Decay 24/7 eye liner 'Zero' on water line and lower lash line (middle to outer only!)

Milani Baked e/s 'Melange' #608 (LOVE!) used dry on lower lash line (middle to outer/over 'Zero')

Urban Decay 24/7 eye liner 'Covet' on middle of the lower lash line

MAC e/s 'Bitter' over 'Covert' on the middle of the lower lash line

MAC e's 'Solar Bites' (Discontinued) on tear duct working up to inner lid and down to the inner lower lash line

Prestige Liquid Eyeliner

Cover Girl Outblast Mascara 

Revlon Eyelash Curler 

LIPS:

MAC Lip Glass 'Soft & Slow' (discontinued - but my Favorite lip glass from MAC)

** Earrings - Ebay **  

Sexy Natural Valentine's Day look with or without glasses xoxo

Hello,

I know many girls who like to keep it completely simple on the eyes so I used neutral colors of brown and a dash of purple to create this look with BOLD red lips to make it "pop."  I kept it very simple using eyeshadow colors from MAC Cosmetics.  I was going through my makeup kit and came across an oldie "Hello Kitty" palettes.  It's been such a long time so I decided to use both palettes 'Lucky Tom' and 'Too Dolly' inspired by Mila Kunis Cosmopolitan Cover - BEAUTIFUL!!! Click on link below to view pic.
http://www.cosmopolitan.com/celebrity/exclusive/mila-kunis-cosmo?click=main_sr

** If you're interested on how to create Mila's look, check out Shae aka 'ThatGirlShaeXo' who did a fabulous job.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sq1R84dp_r0 **

Hmm, it sure makes me think how careful I should be spending for MAC's upcoming Wonder Woman's Collection.  You love it for the moment and in a box/kit it goes.    I don't know about you, but I was so happy when I heard about this collection, but now that it's here, I'm like "that's it?!"  I like the packaging but I wish her face would have been on the pan(s) itself like 'Hello Kitty' and 'Disney's Villains.'  Oh, well...

 

FACE:

Benefit You Rebel Tint SPF 15 Moisturizer
Benefit The Porefessional
Make Up Forever Primer 'Green'
Revlon Color Stay Foundation #310 Warm Golden
MAC Studio Finish Concealer NC25
Revlon Photo Ready Powder 'Medium/Dark'
Bitchslap Cosmetics bronzer 'Congo'
Benefit Face Powder/Blush 'Coralista'

EYES:
Benefit Lemon Aid eye corrector/base
NYX Jumbo Pencil 'Milk' all over the eye
MAC e/s 'Swiss Chocolate' on crease
MAC/Hello Kitty 'Lucky Tom' palette 'Lucky Tom' (brown) on outer crease, above crease and blend, blend, blend
MAC/Hello Kitty 'Lucky Tom' 'Creme Royal' (gold) highlighter and tear duct

MAC/Hello Kitty 'Too Dolly' palette 'Yogurt' on lid
MAC/Hello Kitty 'Lucky Tom' 'Stylin' (purple) smudge on top lash line
Smashbox eyeliner pen 'Jet Black'
Cover Girl Outblast Mascara
MAC/Hello Kitty 'Lucky Tom' palette 'Lucky Tom' on lower lash line (1/4)
MAC/Hello Kitty 'Lucky Tom' palette 'Stylin' on lower lash line (a bit over 'Lucky Tom' & to the middle)
MAC e/s 'Swiss Chocolate' on lower lash line (a bit over 'Stylin' & to the inner)
Urban Decay 24/7 Eyeliner 'Zero' in waterline

LIPS:

MAC 'Cherry' lip liner
Wet & Wild lipstick '911'
Cover Girl Lip gloss '810'

Red Dangle Earrings - Ebay

My Valentine!

That special day is coming...OMG...oh well it's another day to get pretty, lol.  I created this look based on a contest entry of butterflies (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H38XOVVpjwM) given by Grace.  It's open to US so check out her page if you're interested to enter.  I loved all the butterflies shown but you're only allowed to enter one entry.  I chose number 1 cause it's soft, wearable and perfect for Valentine's Day.

I have more pics on my youtube channel so if you're interested, check it out:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qZ2N54Kc-N8

 

 

FACE:
-Benefit Your Rebel SPF 15 Moisturizer
-Benefit Pore Professional
-Make Up Forever Primer 'Green'
-Revlon Color Stay Foundation '#310 Warm Golden'
-MAC Studio Finish concealer 'NC25'
-Revlon Photo Ready Powder 'Medium/Dark'
-Bitchslap Cosmetics Bronzer 'Congo'
-Benefit Face Powder/Blush 'Coralista'
MAC Skinfinish 'Soft and Gentle' as a highlighter

EYES:
-Benefit Lemon Aid Corrector/Base on the entire eye and lower lash line
-NYX Jumbo Pencil 'Milk' on inner to middle of the lid
-NYX Jumbo Pencil 'Black Bean' on middle to outer of the lid
(blend with your fingers but DON'T mixed colors together)
-Heavenly Naturals Cosmetics 'Onyx' (black) on middle to outer lid using a flat shade brush then blend to crease using a blending/fluffy brush to create a smokey effect
-Heavenly Naturals Cosmetics 'Cupcake' (pink) on inner to middle lid using a flat shade brush & sweet up to crease & a bit into 'Onyx'
-Re-apply 'Onyx' and 'Cupcake to lid
-NYX Jumbo Pencil 'Milk' on highlight/brown bone 
-Heavenly Naturals Cosmetics 'Awareness' above the crease (over the black NOT on)
-NYX Jumbo Pencil 'Cherry' on lower lash line
-Heavenly Naturals Cosmetics 'Cupcake' on inner to middle lower lash line
-Heavenly Naturals Cosmetics 'Onyx' on middle to outer lower lash line
-Urban Decay 24/7 Eyeliner 'Zero' on waterline
-Smash Box Black liquid Eyeliner Pen
-Cover Girl Lash Blast Mascara

LIPS:
MAC Viva Glam Lipstick 'Lady Gaga
Benefit Lip gloss Duo 'Who Are You Wearing' (Limited - X-mas 2010 collection) LOVE

Peacock Inspired Look using FaceFront/ELF/Stila Cosmetics

Hi,
I accompanied my son on his school's trip to visit a Farm Museum where we learned the value of Bees and honey for our health and society.  I came across this beautiful Peacock who turns out to be a male (he's prettier than the girl) and had a really pretty blue, grey, black, green and coral or so color = PRETTY>>>>>>

 

Male Peacock without feathers (falls out during winter)

Since then, I'm always rambling how I would like to create a look using these beautiful colors instead I think I took it to whole other level...I must have been that bored....no, not really...instead I was being picked up in 30-45 minutes meanwhile I was playing with makeup...oh boy...





Purple/Yellow Cut Crease using Facefront/MAC/ELF Cosmetics

Happy New Years!!!  I hope you had a wonderful New Year.  Welcome 2011 and NEW accomplishments. 

I've always liked this look, but never done a cut crease so this is my 1st time trying.  I hope you like it, lol.  Please let me know what you think.

FACE:

Benefit You Rebel Moisturizer

Benefit Pore Professional

Revlon Color Stay Foundation #310 Warm Golden

MAC Concealer

Revlon Photo Ready Powder 'Medium/Dark'

MAC Blush 'BLUNT ' (Couture)

MAC Beauty Powder 'Briar Rose' (discontinue - Disney's Villains 'Maleficent')

EYES:

Benefit Lemon Aid eye primer all over the eye and under eye

NYX Jumbo Pencil 'Yellow' on lid

MAC e/s 'Chrome Yellow' on lid

FaceFront Paint Me Perfect pigment 'Bee Incredible' on lid (wet)

MAC e/s 'Carbon' using an angle brush to cut the crease half way across and then sweeping it up

Facefront P.M.P pigment 'Weekend Warrior' using a flat shade brush (wet) go over the line. 

ELF 100 e/s palette 'purple' over 'Weekend Warrior' and blend

ELF 100 e/s Palette

Purple - 9th row - L to R - 4th column



Repeat using 'Carbon' across the cut crease line

Repeat using 'Style Warrior' (dry) above 'carbon'

Facefront Fresh Ink e/s 'Skinned' (matte) under the brow bone

Smashbox Pen Liner 'Black'

Cover Girl Outblast Mascara

***Yes, I have one side of the eye colored on the lower lash line and one not.  The lower lash line that is colored, I used 'Style Warrior' half way (1/4 in.), black eyeliner and then the 'RED' on last row from my ELF palette on the middle to outer end of the lower lash line.***

LIPS:

NYX Lip Liner 'Mahogany'

MAC Lipstick 'Innocence, Beware' (discontinued - Disney's Villains 'Cruella')

NYX Lip gloss

 

Christmas Look using ELF 100 e/s Palette




Click on the picture to see the colors used (red box)

 

Like my earrings???

FACE:

Benefit Your Rebel Cream Moisturizer

Benefit Porefessional

MAC Studio NW30 Concealer

Revlon Photo Ready Powder 'Medium/Dark'

MAC 'Blunt' Blush to Couture

MAC Mineralize 'Cheeky Bronze'

MAC 'Fun & Games' Blush (Hello Kitty-discontinued)

MAC 'Soft & Gentle' (highlighter)

EYES:

Benefit Lemon Aid Primer

MAC 'Girl Friendly' Paintpot

ELF 'pinky' on inner to middle of the lid & a bit on crease (7th column 8th row across L to R)

ELF 'mango' on middle to outer lid & a bit on crease (7th column 9 row across L to R)

ELF 'Dk Grey' using a pencil brush & drawing a line across the crease above the mango and pinky and blend in the inner eye (10 column 8 row across L to R)

ELF 'RED' using a blending blush smoke it over the Dk Grey on outer crease (7 column 7 row L to R)

ELF 'Gold/Yellow' under the brow bone as a highlighter (1st column 4 row L to R)

LIPS:

Wet & Wild '911'

Cover Girl Outblast Shine #880