"special occasion makeup"

MOTD: Pink, Tan, White Prom Look 1

I've been getting a lot of requests for Prom looks since a lot of teenagers are anticipating their proms in a couple of weeks.  I remember my Prom so many years ago and this look would perfectly match the dress that I wore that night.  It was a pink 2 piece with silver rhinestones. Man, I miss those days getting all glammed up and going out with friends to enjoy the night.  My date was a childhood friend whom I've known since 3rd grade.  It was such a fun night! 

Anyways back to the makeup. 

For the look I used all MAC makeup since you can find counters and stores all over the place. 

-You may use any highlighter shade you prefer, for this look I used Brule. 

- MAC Passionate Eye Shadow (Crease). Best when applied with a blending brush such as the MAC #224 for a soft diffused crease. 

-MAC Ricepaper/MAC Bamboo Eye Shadows (inner and outer lid).  Take a flat brush and pat a mixture of this color just to the inside and outside of the lid, keep the center open for the next color. Blend the color with the pink that you previously blended in the crease.

-MAC Crystal Avalanche Eye Shadow with MAC Silver Dusk Iridescent Powder  (center of lid and lower eye)  By placing a lighter color in the center of the lid will make your eyes pop!  Also smudge this color on the bottom lash line to open up the eyes.

-Don't forget your lashes, any style would work well.  If you like you can also add a little bit of the shimmer powder in the inside corner of your eye like what I did for the picture.

Please let me know if you guys have any questions! You can message me on facebook!

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Tutorial/MOTD: Naked2 Palette & LIT Cosmetics - Party Glam Eyes

I have been getting a lot of requests for some eye shadow combinations using the colors from the new Naked2 Palette.  This has been my go-to palette since I purchased this a couple of months ago. You can create so many different looks from an everyday going to the office look to a night out with the girls.  The more I use this palette that more I favor it over the original Naked Palette because of the cooler toned shadows.

I needed a look that I could wear out for NYE, something not too bright and not too over the top.  I knew the Naked2 Palette would be the right choice for a mix of neutrals and dramatics. 

I received a pot of LIT Cosmetics glitter called Rich Famous that I have been dying to use.  OMG I am in love!! Serioulsy, when I tried this type of glitter I knew I had to start collecting.  This company has various sizes of glitter but the popular one is #2 which is fine enough to use around the eye area.  If you are into glitter you need to check out this company.  So many different colors that you will go crazy! I literally want to collect all of them, but then I would be covered in glitter.  GORGEOUS! I did not want to take my makeup off because of the glitz that made my eye makeup come alive. So many people complimented me saying my eyes caught their attention.  I can't wait to order more

and create different looks for my Makeup Of The Days on Instagram.

Lit Cosmetics.com

- Urban Decay Primer Potion

-Eye Shadow Naked2 Palette 

Booty Call, YDK, Snakebite, and Blackout

-Elf Smoke Cream Shadow

-LIT Cosmetics Rich and Famous Glitter 

-MAC Beet Lip Liner

-MAC NY Apple

-MAC Ms. Fizz Dazzleglass

Tutorial/MOTD: Naked2 Palette - Cool Toned Smokey Eye

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I cannot get enough of my Naked2 Palette, it has now replaced my original Naked Palette.  I have been getting a lot of questions about which palette is better and what is the difference.  Personally, I like the cooler toned colors better as they are colors I would tend to gravitate more for my skin coloring.  If you like more warm/golden hues then the original Naked Palette would be better for you.  Think of the two Naked Palettes as gold and silver jewelry.  You wear one for particular looks that match your outfits, the season, or even your mood.  It’s really up to you. 

I wanted to create a MOTD (makeup of the day) that would showcase some of the cooler toned/taupe colors from the palette.  Many of my beauty followers have been asking me for NYE looks and I thought this would be perfect to add a touch of glitzy glam. 

A tip I always share with my clients is that you really need to make sure to blend blend blend!! As a makeup artist, the technique to blending is important to make the colors fade into each other.  A blending brush will be your own personal makeup artist.  MAC #224 brush is my personal favorite, but if you can’t afford this brush and want affordable brushes try

SIGMA TAPERED BLENDING BRUSH

Cool Toned Smokey Eye using shadows from the Urban Decay Naked 2 Palette.  Add a hint of glitter to turn this look into a festive look for the holidays and for New Years.

Eye Shadow – Booty Call, Tease, Pistol, Blackout and Verve

Lips – Revlon Colorburst Color Icon in Cupcake

False Lashes – Model21 3T 

My Favorite False Lashes

Blush and Bronzer – E.L.F. Contouring Blush and Bronzing Powder

Tutorial/MOTD: Naked2 Palette - Booty Call, Suspect, Busted and Verve

I have been slacking big time with the tutorials, but FINALLY I have uploaded one.  I dislike doing videos because it takes forever to edit but I found some shortcuts which will help me get these up and going again.  I decided to do a tutorial on a basic look with the new Naked2 palette.  Which I am LOVING!!!

Makeup Of The Day featuring neutral toned eye shadows from the NAKED2 Palette

-Eye Shadows - Booty Call, Suspect, Busted and Verve.

- Lips Naked Lip Gloss included with the Naked2 Palette

-Eye Lashes 40T http://www.villabeautifful.com/2011/11/my-favorite-false-eye-lashes.html