MAC Work Look Of The Day

 Bold colors, Bold Lip, Dramatic Eyes, Green eyeshadow, Green Smokey Eyes, M.A.C., MAC, Pink Lips  No Responses »
Jun 182013
 

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Have you ever done your makeup and thought “hmph that’s really cute”?  Well I was feeling myself a little bit this weekend, LOL, and decided take some pics and post what I used. ;-)

Here’s what I used to create this look.

Face

MAC Prolongwear Foundation in NC 45

MAC Mineralize Powder foundation in Dark

MAC Blush in Blunt for Cheek Contour

MAC Blush in Peaches as blush

MAC Blush in Style and MAC Pigment in Vanilla as Cheek and Nose Highlight

MAC Prep and Prime Transparent Finishing Powder

Lips

MAC Candy Yum Yum lipstick

MAC Viva Glam Nicki lipglass

Eyes

MAC Paint Pot in Moss Scape

MAC Naked Pigment and Gesso Eyeshadow as brow highlight

MAC Eyeshadow in Rule as crease color

MAC Eyeshadow in Carbon as outer lid color

MAC Eyeshadow in Greensmoke as middle lid color

MAC Pigment in Vanilla as inner lid color

Urban Decay 24/7 Eyeliner Pencil in Perversion in Waterline

Wet n Wild Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner in Black on top lash line

MUFE Aqua Eyes Pencil in 20L

Ardell Lashes in #305

 

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MAC Ruby Woo vs MAC RiRi Woo

 Bold colors, Bold Lip, Lips, lipstick, M.A.C., MAC, Makeupchat, Red Lips, RiRi Woo, Ruby Woo  2 Responses »
May 232013
 

RiriWoo lipstick

If you’ve been paying attention to the makeup world, you already know about the release of MAC RiRi Woo Lipstick. There was an extreme amount of anticipation for this limited edition which was designed by Pop Superstar Rihanna.  I have to admit that I got caught up in the hype as well. It was only available online 5/2/13.

It took me about an hour but I was finally able to place two separate orders to get my two tubes of lipstick. (MAC only allowed you to order one at a time .) I ordered two for two reasons.  #1 If I really liked it, I wanted a backup. #2 I’m almost out of Ruby Woo (staple in my makeup bag) and needed a replacement.

 Below is my comparison of the two gorgeous red lipsticks

RubyWoo vs RiRiWoo

 You’ll notice that there’s a very subtle difference between them.  Riri Woo is a tad bit darker.  If you’re anything like me, the fact that they’re so close doesn’t really matter because I LOVE red lipstick. However, if you’re not that big on red lips, you’ll probably be okay not getting it when it’s relaunched next month.

FOTD with Doubled Lashes

 Ardell, Bold Lip, Dramatic Eyes, FOTD, Grocery store make-up, H.E.B., Lashes  No Responses »
Feb 282013
 

I tried something a little different this weekend for my makeup.  I’ve heard several makeup artists combining more than one lash to create dramatic effects but I’d never done it.  I figured I’d give it a try.

FOTD Double Lash Look full faceFOTD Double lashes looking down and rt

FOTD Left side with double lashesI used Ardell #120 Lashes, which are currently my favorite lashes.  If in Texas, you can get them from H.E.B. I’ve seen prices range from $2.35-2.60.  I also see them at Kroger’s grocery store for $2.67.

FOTD 2-23-13 left side viewHere’s what I used to create this look below:

Face

  1. Maybeline BB Cream in Dark
  2. Loreal Magic Perfection Base
  3. MAC Prep and Prime Transparent Finishing Powder (Before and after makeup)
  4. Black Opal Foundation Stick in Rich Carmel (certain spots)
  5. Cover Girl Queen Collection Lasting Matte Pressed Powder in Golden
  6. MAC Vanilla Pigment as cheek highlight
  7. NARS Exhibit A Blush on Cheek Bones
  8. Cover Girl Queen Collection Bronzer in Ebony Bronze as Cheek Contour
  9. Skindinavia No More Shine Finishing Spray

Eyes

  1. Urban Decay Primer Potion
  2. Black Opal Foundation Stick in Kalahari Sand (used to carve out brow and under eye highlight)
  3. MAC Naked Pigment mixed with white from Coastal Scents 42 Matte Palette as brow highlight
  4. Orange shadow from Coastal Scents 42 Matte Palette in the crease
  5. MAC Grease Paint Stick in Purple on the lid as a base blended to crease
  6. Clinique eyeshadow in Royal Rush on inner lid
  7. Dark Purple shadow from Coastal Scents 42 Matte Palette on outer lid
  8. Elf Cream liner in Black as top liner
  9. Make Up Forever Aqua Eyes pencil 20L on lower lash line
  10. Urban Decay 24/7 eyeliner in Perversion in Waterline.
  11. Clinique High Impact Mascara in Black
  12. Ardell #120 Lashes 2 pair on each eye

Lips

  • Make Up Forever Aqua lip pencil in #11C
  • Wet n Wild Matte Lipstick in Don’t Blink Pink in the center

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    Lolade Product Review

     Bold Lip, eye shadow, eyebrows, lip laquer, Lips, Lolade, LOTD, The Makeup Show, The Makeup Show Orlando, Trade Shows  No Responses »
    Feb 052013
     

    I was introduced to a lot of companies I’d never heard of at The Makeup Show Orlando.  According to James Vincent, a major focus was to highlight female owned companies, especially those in the area. While walking through the exhibit area, I passed by a pretty pink booth. I just had to stop by to see what they were selling.

    wpid-IMAG1554.jpgwpid-IMAG1552.jpgI’m standing with Donte’, the owner of Lolade, at the booth.

    wpid-IMAG1551.jpgI’m applying my brand new Party Girl Lip Laquer.  I instantly fell in love with it.

     They had a special which was buy 2 get one free.  You could mix and match different products.  I chose two Lip Laquers and a creme’ eye shadow.Lolade productsLolade Products LabelsLolade Creme shadow boxLolade Curacao Creme shadowLolade swatches no flashFrom top to bottom:  Party Girl Lip Laquer, What Lolita Wants Lip Laquer, and Curacao Creme’ Eye shadow. The indelible creme’ eye shadows can also be used as a liners, so I have a thin and a thick swatch.  The above picture was taken without a flash. The picture below was with a flash. Lolade swatches with flash

    Below are more pictures of the products. Lolade Party Girl ApplicatorParty Girl Lip Laquer
    Lolade Party Girl on lips closeupLolade Party Girl Full FaceLolade What Lolita Wants applicatorWhat Lolita Wants Lip Laquer
    Lolade What Lolita Wants applied to lipsLolade what Lolita Wants full face

    These Lip Laquers feel wonderful on my lips.  They are very opaque but not thick. They feel like a liquid lipstick.  Once they dry, they stay on for hours without any transfer. I’m extremely impressed and pleased that I purchased them.

    FOTD for Zumba Party In Pink Performance at Houston Rockets Game

     24/7 Glide On Pencils, Bold colors, Bold Lip, Breast Cancer Awareness, Cover Girl Queen Collection, Dramatic Eyes, Ebony Bronze, Event Coverage, eye shadow, False Lashes, How to, Lips, Loreal voluminous Million Lashes, M.A.C. Vanilla Pigment, Makeup Application, primers, Queen Collection, Skindinavia, Urban Decay 15th Anniversary, Urban Decay 24/7 Glide On Pencils, Vanilla Pigment, Voluminous Million Lash, Wet-n-Wild, Zumba Party in Pink  3 Responses »
    Oct 152012
     

    I had the pleasure of performing during the Pre-Game show of the Houston Rockets vs. San Antonio Spurs game yesterday. The experience was incredible. I participated in this event earlier this year so i definitely didn’t want to miss it this time.  The goal of the performance is to raise awareness for Breast Cancer as well as show people you can live a healthy lifestyle by working out while still having fun.

    Yay!!! Finally got a picture with both of my all time favorite Zumba instructors!! :-D On the left is Rashard of Zumba with Rashard and in the middle is Karen of Cha Cha Zumba who is a breast cancer survivor.  These two ladies have made a huge difference in my life.  They are truly incredible in what they do  and how they motivate and encourage their students.  I’ll always be grateful to have them as a part of my new healthier lifestyle.  Just to give you an idea of how Zumba has worked for me.  Check out the picture below of Rashard and I at the last Zumba Party in Pink Zumba Performance at the Rockets game earlier this year.

    Unfortunately this is a blurry cell phone picture but you get the idea. Zumba is so much more than just having fun.  I’ve come a long way since January and the majority of it is because of Zumba and particularly Karen and Rashard. :-)

    Below we’re waiting for practice to start. The excitement is building up.

    These were taken right before our Pre-Game show performance.  We all work out at the same gym with Rashard! :-)

    Below is a group picture with our shero Karen!  She has such a wonderful spirit that just draws people to her.  Karen is currently featured on a bilboard and posters for Susan G. Komen. Go Karen!!!

    So happy to have had my friends and family come out to the game to support Breast Cancer Awareness as well as cheer me on during our performance! Shout out to my cousin Jackie for wearing her Pink shirt and bracelets!!! :-)

    The Rockets Mascot Clutch was trying to shoot the ball in the goal without looking.  He didn’t quite make it in, but had some really close calls. Ha ha! 

    My batteries died on my camera. :-( I took these pictures of Jeremy Lin with my cell. He’s a lot shorter than I thought. Ha ha!

    Since I was performing on the basketball court, I wanted to go all out with the drama for my makeup. I wouldn’t claim this as an everyday look for me, but I enjoyed it.  I stuck with the Pink theme for October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month. I pretty much did everything pink except my foundation. :-)

    I only got a couple of pictures before I left because I ran out of time.  I took these with my phone so of course the quality isn’t as good.  *I need to get a better phone ASAP*

    In the above pics I was wearing my 1st Lip look which was Wet n Wild Don’t Blink Pink with MAC Lipgelee’ Preppy

    Here I’m wearing my Lip Look #2 Wet n Wild Don’t Blink Pink with Stila Lip Enamel Luxe Gloss in Giggle

    Note to self…make sure to take pics right after doing makeup…not at the end of the day. SMH.  It looked a lot better than this, but I left the house in a hurry and didn’t get to take pictures like I planned. :-( This picture was taken without a flash

    Here’s what I used below to create this look:

    Face

    1. Isomers HD Primer
    2. MAC Prep and Prime Transparent Finishing Powder Loose (Before and After
    3. MAC Prolongwear Foundation NC45 (decided to give it another try)
    4. Cover Girl Queen Collection Stay Matte Powder in Golden
    5. Skindinavia No More Shine Setting Spray (Before and after)

    Cheeks

    1. Highlight is a mixture of Nars Albatross blush, MAC Vanilla Pigment, and MAC Glitter in Reflects Pearl Glitter
    2. Cheek color is La Femme Blush in Fuchsia
    3. Contour is La Femme Blush in Purple Passion

    Eyes

    1. Urban Decay Primer Potion
    2. NYX Jumbo Pencil in Milk (on lid blended to brow)
    3. MAC Pigment in Milk on inner tear duct with MAC Fix+
    4. MAC Pigment in Fuchsia mid lid with MAC Fix+
    5. MAC Motif eyeshadow in inner crease
    6. Elf Cream Liner in Black on top lid
    7. Urban Decay 24/7 Eyeliner Pencils in Rockstar in water line and on bottom line smudged through lower lashes
    8. Loreal Voluminous Million Lashes Mascara
    9. Ardell False Lashes #111 (I cut them to make them wisp at ends)

    Lips

    1st Lip Look

    1. Kiehls Lip Balm
    2. Wet n Wild Matte Lipstick in Don’t Blink Pink
    3. MAC Lipgelee’ in Preppy
    2nd Lip Look
    1. Wet n Wild Matte Lipstick in Don’t Blink Pink
    2. Stila Lip Enamel Luxe Gloss in Giggle
    3rd Lip Look
    1. Stila Lip Enamel Luxe Gloss in Giggle by itself.  I’ll review this product in another post.

     

    This is the song that we used during our performance.  It was soooooo much fun. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4OwHk61EiA&noredirect=1

     

    Qwashae Boutique Fashion Show at Red Cat Jazz Cafe Event

     Beauty Blogger, Beauty By LeRenda, Bold colors, Bold Lip, Event Coverage, Fashion Show, Makeup Application, Qwashae Boutique  1 Response »
    Oct 122012
     

    Qwashae Boutique was a sponsor of the kickoff for the Red Cat Jazz Cafe  3rd Annual Jazz Fest in Pearland, Texas last week at the Pearland Town Center Marriot.  Qwashae had four models pose and greet guests as they came in to listen to live music, enjoy refreshments, as well as network.

    I worked with Qwashae Boutique as the makeup artist for the models and the manager.  I was also able to capture a few pictures after I was finished working with the lovely ladies.

     Here’s the manager below, Shakeina, with one of the guests

    There was a good amount of press and media in attendance. 

    The mayor of Pearland, Texas was there as well.

     Qwashae Boutique had it’s own table set up

    Below are Shakeina and the models doing an interview with the local media

    Below is the live entertainment kept that the party going

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