Thursday, August 23, 2012

Makeup Forever Eyeshadow Wishlist

I confess:

I was a lover of all things sparkly.  I was attracted to the razzle dazzle shadows!  Oh yes - MEEE!  However, it wasn't until Parrish began to do my face that I saw how beautifully matte shadows are applied.  I ended up becoming a fast fan of Makeup Forever shadows and just all things Makeup forever.


At $20 bucks a pop...Errrr a sista need a hope, a dream and a list!!!!!

So I consulted the internet and saw that MakeupGeek graciously offered the Top 10 eyeshadows for Makeup forever.  This gave me an idea to ask Parrish what are the Top 10 must have in her opinion.

What I will offer is the first Top 10 divised from Parrish.  A lot of her selections are in agreement with MakeupGeek with some differences. 

I will give you 25 in all that I have compiled as a wishlist.  That's $500!!!!

I will share with you how I plan towards purchases because I am not dropping half a stack on some eyeshadows. 

Tip #1:  You can get all 20 as a MUFE shadows as a Backstage Pro for $300.  That's the 40% discount.

Tip #2:  I buy 2 a month.  At 2 a month ($40) it will take a little over the year to accumulate all the shadows at $500.  If I end up obtaining a Backstage Pro card because I am a Freelancer it will take about 7.5 months.

Plan your work and work your plan!

Last thing, I have Sugar Pill palettes.  I do plan to buy at least one of the shadows and compare them.  The Matte Shadows look a lot a like and I am curious if my observation is correct:


Top 10 - According to Parrish


  1. 169 - Iridescent Anthracite
  2. 4 - Black
  3. 75 - Neon Pink (this can serve as blush, gloss, or shadow)
  4. 122 - Metallic Copper
  5. 306 - Peachy Tan with Gold Shimmer
  6. 162 - Matte True Brown
  7. 156 - Matte Flesh
  8. 5 - Coral
  9. 83 - Turquoise Shimmer
  10. 69 - Matte Light Apricot Orange
Remaining 15 According to What I like and What has been used in Makeup Looks

9 - Vibrant Matte Lavender
92 - Matte Brilliant Purple
158 - Matte Cold Red
159 - Vivid Blue
153 - Soft Peachy Orange
10 - True Golden Yellow
39 - Plum
71 - Matte Sunflower
18 - Tangerine
99 - Scarlet
47 - Olive Green
166 - Matte Espresso
171 - Iridescent Acid Green
310 - Diamond Green
49 - Deep Plum Wine





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Makeup Look: Keepin' It Kardashian

Alright guys,

This look is not to LOOK like Kim Kardashian. She is beautiful and while I am cute in my own right, but I can't manage to look like the Armenian Goddess.


Skin Care:

Moisturizer: Korres Wild Rose

Face

Prep: Laura Mercier Radiance Primer
Foundation: Nars Sheer Glow Foundation Cadiz

Powder: Makeup Forever Duo Mat: 214


Blush: Sculpting Blush 08 (Makeup Forever)
Contour: Makeup Forever Concealer Palette
Highlight: Makeup Forever Uplight and Laura Mercier Golden Mosaic Bloc

Eye Primer: Urban Decay Primer Potion
Lid: Makeup Forever Eyeshadows - #17 and #40 Urban Decay Sin


Brow: Anastasia Brunette
Liner: Two Faced 3 way Lash Line tool to Tight Line and True Black Cream

Lip: Chelsea Girls (Nars)
Gloss: Nars Angelica and Sephora Clear Gloss
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Saturday, August 18, 2012

Makeup Look: Sunset TropiGal


Skincare:

Moisturizer: Benefit Moisture Cream

Face


Foundation: Nars Sheer Glow Cadiz

Powder: Makeup Forever Duo Mat: 214


Blush: Nars Exhibit A
Contour: Nars Exhibit A

Eye Primer: Two Faced Shadow Insurance
Lid: Makeup Forever Eyeshadows - #71 #18 #99
Crease: Sephora red wine #31
Corner: #31
Glitters: Makeup Forever Diamond Powder #4 and #2. Makeup Forever Glitter #7
Two Faced Glitter Glue

Highlight: Concealer (HD 350 Makeup Forever)

Brow: Anastasia Medium Ash Brow Wiz
Liner: Two Faced 3 way Lash Line tool to Tight Line
Mascara: Smoky Lash
Lashes: Makeup Forever #31

Lip Liner: Smashbox Dark
Lip: Kat Von D Celebutard
Gloss: Tarina Tarintino Paiette
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Tuesday, August 14, 2012

MakeUp Look: LisaRaye Inspired "Keisha Green"





I love to be creative so Parrish allowed me to name the looks that she creates, which to me is a match made in heaven.  I can't say enough how much I love Parrish.

Without further adieu, here is the look:  PARRISH PERFECTED





Skincare
Cleanser: Cetaphil Daily Facial Cleanser
Moisturizer: Benefit Moisture Cream


Face

Prep: Laura Mercier Radiance Primer
Foundation: UD Naked Skin Liquid Makeup 8.0 <--- This is not a favorite foundation of mine. I felt a little like a sweet potato after time passed

Powder: Makeup Forever Duo Mat: 214
Bronzer: Makeup Forever Duo Mat: 218

Blush: Nars Mata Hari
Contour: Makeup Forever Duo Mat: 218

Eye Primer: Two Faced Shadow Insurance
Lid: Makeup Forever Eyeshadows - #166 and #310
Corner: Makeup Forever Eyeshadows - #47 and #171

Brow: Anastasia Medium Ash Brow Wiz
Liner: Two Faced 3 way Lash Line tool to Tight Line

Lip: Kat Von D Celebutard
Gloss: Turkish Delight



What is tightlining?

Tightlinig is an eye lining technique where eyeliner is applied into the lash line and in the area where the eyelid becomes the eye. The trick to a perfect tightline is to darken the lash line without getting liner in the 'wetline" where the eye membrane starts. The benefit is that it emphasizes the eyes without looking overly made up because it darkens the lash line. You can tightline on either the upper or lower lid or both and you can use eyeliner like you normally would along with your tightliner.

How Do You Do It?

To tightline the eye, apply the eyeliner right to the lash line. Gently pull your eyelid to expose the lash line (pull down on the lower lashes, up on the upper lashes). Apply liner into the lash line and just inside the eyelash line. You can push the liner down into the lash line or make tiny dots between the lashes. Work in the tiny area between the lashes and the eye membrane (the wet area). I know many people do "wetline" (apply eyeliner to the moist eye membrane), but this is not a good practice. It could irritate your eyes - if you get some on that area blot it off with a Q-tip. .
Always apply your tightliners before any other eye makeup, otherwise it will smudge when you tug on your eyelids.
You can tightline on either the upper or lower lid or both. If you want you can also use eyeliner like you normally would along with your tightliner.
The 2 keys to getting a perfect tightline are practice and the right product.


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Wednesday, August 8, 2012

Vote Jam Poet as Hottest Spoken Word/Poetry

Jam Poet has been nominated as one of the Hottest Spoken Word/Poets in Atlanta!!!

Thank you for the nominations!!

Please submit your vote so that we can celebrate what everyone is already talking about ---

Jam Poet as Hottest Spoken Word/Poet in Atlanta

Please submit your votes here!!!


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