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Makeup Forever Pro Social
June 10, 2013- New York
I attended a Makeup Forever Pro Social makeup workshop. The two looks being taught were the top two most requested-Bridal look and Editorial look. Emily, the Makeup Forever Academy Makeup Resident, started the class by solidifying the idea that all brides she be waterproofed on their big day. As a makeup artist, your work has to look good there and ten hours from now, makeup longevity is key. Before applying the makeup, one must decide what type of bride she is-does your bride want a classic look? Bright coral lips? Cultural makeup look? Emily decided to add color on her model’s eyes and keep the lips muted.
Emily started the bridal look by using the All Mat Matifying Primer ($47) on the entire face including eye lids. Next, she applied Face & Body Liquid Makeup ($40) for a Fresh (water resistant) Look. She concealed and highlighted with the HD Invisible Cover Concealer ($29). Then, she added powder in the center of the face, which is the area that tends to emit most shine. Afterwards, she added HD Microfinish Blush ($26). “People’s skin eats powder,” said Emily which is why she used the cream blush. In the spirit of keeping it all waterproofed, two different shades of Aqua Brow color ($20) was added to shape the brows. Lastly, on her eyes a pinky coral was applied in Aqua cream ($23) along with individual lashes ($16). A spritz of Mist & Fix Setting Spray ($29) and the end result was a fresh faced beautiful radiant bride.
The next look was Editorial based. Emily stated that with editorial makeup it is like telling a story with your artistry.“You have to have a plan." Her plan for the Editorial look was based on taking inspiration from nature/desert/dunes. With this in mind, she used oranges, golds, and coppery browns to bring it to life. “Bright lights make the makeup look flat so bring out all the shapes for editorial makeup,” stated Emily. Contouring and blending was essential for this look. Another rule of thumb is not to use glitter for flash or movie makeup. After creating a sharped edge eye with a deepen plum Microfinish Blush ($26) as a contour and lots of high light, the last step now was to add the lips. “I want the lips to look like she ran into a man and ate his heart,” joked Emily with the laughing audience. To achieve this she darkened the center of the lips and lightened in the outer corners. Finally, Emily’s model was close to being done, but Emily had a few more tricks up her sleeve. She added large lashes that she cut herself as individuals and the look was a super sexy wild woman of the dune effect-absolutely gorgeous!
To purchase any of these products you can visit Sephora (Sephora.com) or go to The Makeup Forever Boutique- 8 E 12th St (between 5th Ave & University Pl) New York, NY 10003 (http://makeupforeverusa.com/mufe/)
Friday, May 24, 2013
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Sunday, April 21, 2013
Elin Bianco Hair Care Products



Friday, March 8, 2013
Finding a Scent of My Own
I have been on serious hunt for my signature fragrance. What notes do I love? Should I have a day perfume? Night? Should I mix and customize my own? Should I have a summer one? Every day for the past 2 weeks, I have been spraying myself with two different fragrances each day to get a feel of what I like. What I found is that I have liked a variety of different perfumes and I am really to graduate from the mediocre body splashes into a big girl scent.
My new discovery:
Versace Crystal Noir: A floral-oriental feminine scent and more bold than what I am use to. I decided this can be my night time one. It smells kind of like coconut on me-Yummy!
Notes:
Gardenia, Amber.
Summer/Beach fragrance:
I have been wearing Sugar Lychee by Fresh for about two summers and only to the beach and I always get compliments. It has blends of citrus, juicy lychee, and mango. Sounds good enough to drink!
Notes:
Grapefruit, Italian Lemon and Lime Blossom, Lychee, Mango Flower, Freesia, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean, Amber.
All time go to fragrances:
Gucci Guilty
Notes:
Mandarin, Pink Pepper, Peach, Lilac, Geranium, Amber, Patchouli.
Viva La Juicy
Notes: Wild Berries, Mandarins, Honeysuckle, Gardenia, Jasmine, Amber, Caramel, Vanilla, Sandalwood, Praline.
Ev final note:
I like how each fragrance has a story, whether it is the shape of the bottle or the memory it is suppose to evoke. For instance, Gucci Guilty it is said, “Made for the woman who shatters expectations, this fragrance imbues a feeling of power, a sense that she can attain whatever she wants even the thrill of the forbidden.” I would imagine that all women want to feel this way!
The note that seem to be most evident in all these perfumes is Amber! I almost named my daughter this too..I am slowly but surely getting closer to learn what scent works with my body chemistry. I will continue my search until I try every perfume every made to mankind (I have a lot of time on my hands apparently).
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Makeup Icons part 2

Marilyn Monroe
Why are people still obsessed with her after decades of her passing? Marilyn Monroe is undeniably a sex symbol and a symbol of freedom for women to express it. Her red lips, soft bedroom eye look that were contoured and lined, and that classic mole that women emulate was her signature look.

Audrey Hepburn
The opposite in look to Marlyn Monroe, she represented more of an innocent look. However, she had a very classic look. She was the epitome of class, elegance, and truly breath taking.

Jennifer Lopez
Jennifer Lopez acts, sings, produces records, dances, and designs clothes. She is an amazing talent that is more than a triple threat. Her makeup look always looks flawless from her nude lips to that J.lo Glow that everyone desires. She is "Jenny from the Block," that it girl, that everyone wants to be-successful,rich, and beautiful.
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