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Monday, February 28, 2011

FOTD: Makeup Show Haul

So...

I wanted to use some of the goodies that I got from The Makeup Show over the weekend. Here's what I ended up with:

FACE
Chantecaille Future Skin Foundation (Banana)
Chantecaille Loose Powder (Shadow)
Chantecaille Aqua Blush (Daring)

EYES
Louise Young Eyeshadow in Ting (browbone)
Louise Young Eyeshadow in Sislet (lid)
Louise Young Eyeshadow in Pom Pom (crease/brows/under waterline)
OCC Pigment in Hum (inner lid)
MAC Eye Pencil in Smolder
Lancome Hypnose Drama Mascara

LIPS
MAC Cremesheen Lipgloss in Overindulgence


Sunday, February 27, 2011

Oscar Winners: Most Stylish

I wasn't a fan of this year's show. And the makeup, for me, left much to be desired. Not much color on the carpet, in the way of makeup. Not at all. Still, some stunners stood out to me. Here are my favorites:

Sandra Bullock got the memo. Just fabulous. She picked a good gown, and paired it with great hair and makeup.

Halle Berry was STUNNING in head to toe nude. Nude makeup with a slight smoky eye. She looked absolutely amazing.

So Glamorous! I loved this look on Reese Witherspoon. Even the phony pony worked. Her looked was simple and streamlined, and very Old Hollywood. Love!

Jennifer Hudson just defies description. STUNNING FROM HEAD TO TOE. Everything worked... hair, makeup (just polished), and that DRESS! Girl! You betta WORK! I loved it. I literally squealed out loud when I saw her. Just amazing!

I want to be Helen Mirren when I grow up. That is all. She is a testament to aging gorgeously and gracefully. Love it!

Hillary Swank was a lovely surprise. I loved this dress on her.
I didn't like Anne Hathaway's getup on the Red Carpet. But I did love her cranberry colored strapless number during the show. So special mention goes to her for the best gown that she wore for the shortest amount of time during the show. I hope she doesn't lighten her hair anymore though. She ought to remain a brunette. It works for her.

That's it! Those are my pics for best dressed women, with decent makeup to boot. Ciao for now!

Saturday, February 26, 2011

The Makeup Show LA: Haul & Swatches

Yes yes, I know. I promised to just LOOK and not touch! But I couldn't help it... some of the stuff is LOVELY. I didn't do too much damage. I just got a few things that are not yet widely available, and that I can get the deepest discounts on only at the show.

 Paperwork


Kevyn Aucoin Bronzer and Big Powder Brush.

From right to left: Chantecaille Face Powder in Shadow, Chantecaille Aqua Blush in Daring, Make Up For Ever Uplight in #33, OCC shimmer pigment in Hum (top), OCC Shimmer Pigment in Distortion (bottom).

Kevyn Aucoin Bronzer. LOVE! Finally, a bronzer dark enough (and with less shimmer and more pigment) to actually countour around the outside of the face for medium and darker skin tones. 'Bout time! Normally, most bronzers are either too shimmery, too light, or too muddy to get the job done properly. I love this brand all over again.
Chantecaille Aqua Blush in Daring. This is good stuff. I swatched it heavy so you guys can see the color. It's a perfect coral peach, and blends down beautifully:


Make Up For Ever Uplight in 33. It's a highlighter for regular use, But I can see this mixed with a bronzer, to boost a foundation, an eyeshadow, or even a lip color. It's gorgeous, and blends down beautifully:

OCC Pigment in Distortion. It's photographing blue, but it's shot through with teal and a bit of black. It's gorgeous. It reminds me of MAC Plummage IN the pot (because when you pull Plummage out of the pot it goes black and muddy).

OCC Pigment in Hum (left). I had the hardest time photographing this pigment. BOO! It's a peach-orange shot through with a fuchsia. Really lovely. In addition to an eyeshadow, this would make a fantastic highlight and a layer in a lip color.

That's it! It's a little haul, but remember... I wasn't supposed to get ANYTHING this time around. lol Ciao for now!

The Makeup Show LA: Pro Education From David Hernandez

I went to one of the pro classes this time. David Hernandez stressed the importance of thinking outside any conventional 'product' and thinking and behaving like an artist:
Good class. He used unconventional products to make this face... even talked about making EVERYTHING from scratch, including foundations. I loved it. I'm going to get some pure pigment to deal with this Chanel Vitalumiere Aqua so I can wear it and not destroy the formula. Viva la Make Up For Ever!!! I learned a lot. Thanks David!

The Makeup Show LA: General Faire

I just went around with  my camera and snapped pictures of all the vendors. Special note for Inglot Cosmetics, which I am NOT familiar with. They had a HUGE display.... makeup overload! I was so overwhelmed that I ended up not buying anything:
And that's just Inglot!





Kevyn Aucoin:





HAKUHODO BRUSHES:
If I had money to burn, I would ONLY use Hakuhodo Brushes. They're THAT good.




Ya'll know there are NOTHING like Make Up For Ever Eyeshadows:


The newest addition to the MUFE family: Uplight. Absolutely Divine!






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