Makeup by Janalyn

New Blog!!!!

2011-10-25T17:09:00.000-10:00

Hey Everyone!!

Sorry I havent been posting recently... but I just started a new business venture and I will soon be coming out with an online clothing boutique!! yay!! So I have a new blog called August Wrinkle which is also the name of my company.

I will still be doing posts on makeup, but its more of a general blog about things that represent the company or that I just find interesting to talk about =)

Please check it out! If you like it, please follow, it would make me sooooo happy! And I thank you for all your support at Makeup by Janalyn.

Toodalooo!!

http://www.augustwrinkle.blogspot.com/

Favorites of the Month: September

2011-10-02T17:05:00.000-10:00

It was the last month of Summer =( but now its Fall! Majority of my favorites for the month of September are actually more appropriate for Fall, but I guess I jumped the gun and started using my favorite Fall products early =) Since I went to Disneyland last month, I also have a couple of Disney stuff that have been my favorites!

Face Products

Urban Decay Baked Bronzer 'Baked'
Nars Blush 'Dolce Vita'
Diorskin Nude Concealer 02 Beige

Top to Bottom: Nars Dolce Vita Blended Out, Dolce Vita Swatch, Baked Bronzer Blended Out, Baked Bronzer Swatch

These 3 products I wore maybe 70% of the time last month. The baked bronzer I looove because it adds a really nice glow! You can even see the highlight effect from the photo! I also have 'Gilded' which is even more shimmery! The Nars Dolce Vita blush I got a while ago because I loved the Dolce Vita lipstick so much, I thought I had to get the blush too right?! Looks dark when swatched but it actually gives a nice deep rosy color, its great for any skintone really. And finally my concealer that I have pulled outta the cobwebs because I needed something to hide all my blemishes! blah!

Lip Products

Nars Sheer Lipstick 'Dolce Vita'
Korres Lip Butter 'Wild Rose'

L to R: Dolce Vita and Wild Rose

These two products actually look almost exactly the same in the photo, but when worn, they look completely different! Dolce Vita of course is a Nars best seller and I think its a great lipcolor to wear for Fall! The Korres Lip Butter in Wild Rose is a reddish tinted lip balm which is also great for the Fall season!

Skincare

Bath and Body Works Body Scrub 'Into the Wild'
Neutrogena Oil-Free Moisturizer SPF 15

I normally dont have a favorite skincare just because I breakout so easily and it seems like no product in the entire universe can help me! But I did find a great moisturizer that hasnt made me breakout... yet. It also has SPF 15! And, if you havent smelled the Bath and Body Works 'Into the Wild' scent yet.. I highly recommend this if you like tropical and fruity body scrubs and washes. It smells soooo fantastic! And it scrubs away your dead skin =)

Disney!

Minnie Mouse Insulated Cup
Mickey Mouse Mug

I thought I would bring a piece of Disneyland back home with me =)

I use the Minnie Mouse cup to take to work everyday for Lunch and the Mickey Mouse mug I also use everyday for Breakfast and Dinner! The Mickey Mouse mug also says 'Oh Boy!' oh the other side =))

Got any favorites from September you would like to share?

First Impression: Incoco Nail Polish Applique

2011-09-28T17:53:00.000-10:00

Since I was starting to get back into doing my nails... I decided I would try these nail polish sticker thingys I got as a sample from Septembers Birchbox. I have seen so many people using the Sally Hansen ones and say that they love it so I figured, why not give it a go!

Incoco Nail Polish Applique in 'Femme Fatale' $8.99

Description

Real nail polish stickies that are pre-made and pre-designed with a base coat, color and top coat in each nail sticky. You can shape them to your nail and file off the excess with a nail file. No need to wait for drying and you can do your nails in minutes! Anywhere, anytime!

First Impression

I know I suck badly at painting my nails with real nail polish, so I thought these stickers would be a lot easier... but apparently... I also suck at putting stickers on my nails too! They didnt take nearly as long as if you had to paint your nails, it took me about 10-15 minutes to apply all of them. However, they claim that you can stretch them, shape them, and reapply them, but I dont think they quite lived up to that claim =( When I did them, once I put them on my nail, it was STUCK there. If I tried to take it off and reapply, it would stretch and get wrinkled.. not so pretty.. Also, I tried to file off the excess on the sides of the nail since the stickers were too big, and they wouldnt file off nicely, so I just ended up pushing it in. I also felt like you can tell they are stickers and not actual nail polish, but it might have been the leopard print design that threw me off.

Overall Thoughts

Would I purchase it again and give it another try? Probably, since it only took me 10-15 minutes. I saw some really cute designs on their website http://www.incoco.com/ which might suit me a little better than the leopard print. They also have solid colors and french tips in various colors and glitters. Im unsure about how long these things will last on my nail, or if they chip like regular nail polish.. I guess only time will tell!

Whats your take on nail polish stickers? Have you tried any?

Until next time! Over and Out!

Favorite Fall Lip Balm: Korres Lip Butter 'Wild Rose'

2011-09-26T18:12:00.000-10:00

Ive had this lip balm for about a year and half now, its the Korres Lip Butter in 'Wild Rose' and I used it a lot at first and then I kind of forgot about it. But, since I was experimenting with Fall lip colors recently, I rediscovered this little gem that works perfectly for the Fall season! Especially if you're a little hesitant when it comes to darker lip colors or even reds, this is the product to try.

Description

It works well just on its own, because it gives your lips a flushed plummy red color which is not bold at all, more like a tint. It looks really dark in the jar, but it goes on very lightly and sheer. It moisturizes amazingly well with Shea Butter and Rice Wax. Plus, Korres is an "all natural" brand, so you know its good for your lips! The texture feels literally like butter and it goes on so smoothly. It also has a shiny finish so its almost like a lip balm and gloss in one!

Review

These lipbalms are so worth it. They condition your lips very well and they arent greasy or feel cakey. They are great to use on their own, but they could also be paired with a gloss if you want that added "oomph!". However, I would not recommend using these under a lipstick. The texture is sooo creamy that it creates too much movement if you put a lipstick over it. Your lipstick will just slip all over the place and it will be a big mess! Awesome to wear for the Fall Season or if you want a little extra tint to your lips =)

Price: $12 @ Sephora

Nail Polish Obsessed: Essie

2011-09-23T18:05:00.000-10:00

I dont know why Ive been so nail polish obsessed recently!! I hardly ever do my nails because all my previous jobs had a "no nail polish rule" so I got used to having my nails bare. But recently I just started getting back into painting them, and I am currently obsessed with Essie Nail Polish!! I love the bottle it comes in, I think its a lot cuter than other nail polish bottles and they have really unique colors!

I went to CVS and Target this past week because I wanted to get a few of the Fall Collection Nail Polishes from Essie. I got 3 out of 4 that I wanted which were Carry On, Very Structured, and Case Study. I was sad that Power Clutch was sold out at both locations, but oh wells, I can always find a dupe for it right?! I also picked up some other colors that caught my eye and the Beauty Secrets Base Coat and Top Coat from Sally's Beauty Supply when I was in San Diego!

Here are the colors I snagged!

L to R: Carry On, Very Structured, and Case Study

L to R: Carry On, Very Structured and Case Study

L to R: Carry On, Very Structured, and Case Study

Carry On - deep burgundy

Very Structured - rusty burnt sienna

Case Study - soft camel beige

Thoughts

These polishes are very opaque, so one coat on your nail and you really get the basic jist of the color. I always do two coats though just to make sure, I feel like they dont chip as fast if you layer the nail polish. They come out really shiny too, I think they are all a cream texture.. (is that a term for nail polish?) they dont have any sparkles in them either, which I kind of like with nail polish. Keep it classic and simple I guess. I currently have on Carry On which is sooo perfect for the Fall Season! Im actually horrible at painting nails so I didnt post a photo of it, but as I get better, Ill include photos =)

Chinchilly and Turquoise & Caicos were impulsive purchases! But look how pretty they are! How could I not get them! I also thought Chinchilly would be a nice Fall color =)

L to R: Chinchilly and Turquoise & Caicos

Chinchilly - granite gray

Turquoise & Caicos - tropical aqua

Thoughts

I had to had to had to get Turquoise & Caicos it was just screaming my name when I went to Target! I basically love anything thats aqua, turquoise, sea foam, mint green, or just anything in that color hue, so this one was right up my alley! Its more of a Summer/Spring color, but I thought I should get it now because these Essie Nail Polishes sell out soooo fast where Im from, its riDONKulous! Chinchilly I bought partly for the name =) Its so fun to say, "Chinchilly!" Ok I might have had too much caffeine today.. just putting it out there!

And these are the Base and Top Coats I had to pick up from Sally's Beauty Supply in San Diego, since we dont have a Sally's in Hawaii, I figured I might as well get it now while I can! These are from Beauty Secrets and the bottles are GARGANTUAN! (is that how you spell it?! Gar-gan-chu-an?! idk! you get what Im trying to say, they're HUGE! last me a lifetime!)

The Essie Polishes were $7.79 each at Target and I believe $7.99 at CVS. I totally forgot how much the Beauty Secrets Base Coat and Top Coat were, but I think they were around $6-$7... Wow! I spent close to $60 on nail stuff! WTH! Yes, being a girl can be very expensive my friends...

Until next time... TaTa!

Review: Eyeko Line and Shine Duo Color Pencil for Eyes

2011-09-17T22:55:00.000-10:00

Hey! Im back again! Early this month I went on our honeymoon trip to California and then it was my birthday this past Thursday so I didnt really have much time to blog, but Im back now! I just received my Eyeko Ambassador Gift recently so I decided to give you guys a short review on it. I think they are in the process of revamping their website and launching new products so this particular product isnt on their website anymore =( but hopefully it will be available again soon because Im really liking this product.

Description & Review

Its an eye pencil that works like an eyeliner and eyeshadow in one. You can either use it as a base for eyeshadow or you can line your eyes with them. The duo that I received contained 'Electric Blue' which has a matte finish, and 'Teal' which has a more metallic sparkly finish. Both colors are amazing and highly pigmented. Only thing about this is that you need to set it after application otherwise it will smear. The wierd thing though, is that its really hard to take off, you have to use a waterproof makeup remover in order to get all the product off your eyes. Its a great product for Summer, but since its Fall, I probably wont be using this very much.

Thanks it for this short review! See you all laters!

Weekend Look: My Friends Bdays!

2011-08-22T15:37:00.002-10:00

Hi Guys!

This weekend my friends and I went out to celebrate two of their birthdays and to watch one of their boyfriends band play. Its been a loooong time since we all got together and just hung out and have a few drinks, and it was sooooo fun! I paid the price the next morning.. eeks! still feeling a little drabby =( But anyways, I took a quick photo right before I left for the night. It wasnt an all out makeup look, just a light grayish smoky eye with glitter and blue liner =)

Oops! I got one of the glitters on my lid!

Face

Dior Airflash Foundation

Dior Nude Concealer

Dior Nude Powder

Tarte 12 Hour Amazonian Clay Blush 'Tipsy'

Eyes

UD Primer Potion

UD 15 Yr Anniversary Shadow 'Ace' (lashline up to crease)

UD 24/7 Eyeliner 'Zero' (upper waterline)

UD 24/7 Eyeliner 'Binge' (lower lashline and waterline)

UD 15 Yr Anniversary Shadow 'Evidence' (lower lashline)

NYX Candy Glitter Eyeliner 'Lavendar' (upper lashline)

Covergirl Lash Blast Volume Blasting Mascara 'Black'

Lips

VS Pro FX Lip Scrub Lip Balm

MAC Plushglass 'Bubble Tea'

Sorry the lighting kind of sucks, but since it was at night anyways, its probably really close to what it actually looked like. My hair, I had two braids, one on each side of my head, and I tied them together in the back. Kind of bohemian like.. I just wore my favorite black and white feather earrings, a loose grey slub top with a pocket, and some black skinny jeans with silver flats =) Didnt remember to take a photo of the entire outfit and look, but hopefully next time I wont be in such a rush =))

Review: July's Birchbox

2011-08-17T16:58:00.000-10:00

Since I didnt do a reveal about what I got in July's Birchbox, I thought I would do a review of all the products I got since I actually used all of them this past month. The results were very good actually and it will probably help me in making future decisions about certain beauty products =)

Zoya Touch Collection in 'Shay' $8 0.5ml

Description:

"Zoyas new Touch Collection has three spot-on taupe shades for your minimalist pleasure...extremely opaque with just a touch of shimmer...they also last about 50% longer than other brands - after a full week of wear, you will still be chip-free."

Review:

Ive never owned any Zoya nail polishes before this, and now I think to myself.. "Why the heck not?!" these polishes are so awesome! They are super opaque, one coat covered majority of my nail, and with hardly any streaks! It has a slightly glossy finish which is also really great, I didnt even use a topcoat in the photo! Just used two coats. The color 'Shay' that I got is a beautiful pinky nude with warm taupy undertone, very chic and elegant, it would be a great color to use for a wedding! They dry fully in about 10 minutes and they do live up to claim that they last long! I fool around on my guitar a lot (trust me, I am no Jimi Hendrix), and the nails on my right hand always chip because of the contact my nails get with the strings... and the polish didnt come off one bit! Amazing! I will definetly be buying other colors in the future =P

Philosophy Purity Made Simple One Step Facial Cleanser $32 16oz

Description:

"The award winning , one step daily facial cleanser removes makeup, cleanses, tones, and lightly hydrates the skin. Quickly dissolves dirt, oil and makeup to deep clean pores while maintaining the skins proper moisture levels. Gentle enough for the eye area and even for the most sensitive skin."

Review:

Ive seen this product so many times at department stores and of course Sephora... but since I break out easily, I was a little weary about trying it. But miraculously, this facial cleanser didnt make me breakout, and it really helped to hydrate my skin a bit. Its kind of watery, which I didnt really like, but it does help to take off my makeup well. The great thing about this product is that its gentle enough to use around the eye area! Most cleansers always say to avoid the eye area, but this stuff doesnt sting or irritate your eyes, it just takes away the makeup! Im really looking into buying the full sized product, but since I got another facial cleanser sample in August's Birchbox, Im going to test that one out first =)

AHAVA Mineral Hand Cream $20 3.4oz

Description:

"Loaded with soothing minerals, this healing cream also helps with irritated skin and eczema. Made with pure Dead Sea minerals, this smooth, quick-absorbing lotion deeply hydrates dry skin and rough fingers. The key to this light but nourishing cream is AHAVA’s Mineral Skin Osmoter™, which is a potent compound of magnesium, calcium, potassium, and zinc that is designed to create the optimal balance in your skin. It helps to draw the moisture from the lower levels of skin to the surface to keep hands soft and healthy. Witch hazel helps and allantoin repairs cracked skin."

Review:

This was an 'ok' product for me.. It has a powdery smell which some people might like, I didnt really mind the smell... but it kind of made my hands feel a little greasy... It soaked it really quickly though, which is a plus, and it did make my hands feel softer since it hydrated fairly well. It left a little sheen on my hands which I didnt quite care for. I still like the Seed Bodycare Hand Cream better =)

Redken Shine Flash 02 Glistening Mist (only available at Redken Salons)

Description:

"Redkens signature Shine-On Complex as antioxidant-rich camelina oil and vitamin B5 to condition strands. It smoothes the surface of hair to give you a mirror-like finish. Use on dry hair to tame flyaways and add a shiny finish to hair. Appropriate for all hair types."

Review:

I instantly loved this product the first time I tried it, and it was also the product I was most excited to test out =) It really does give your hair a nice and healthy shine. I like to lightly mist this all over my hair and then comb it out so it spreads evenly. If I have any strays or flyaways, I will spray it directly onto my palms and smooth it over my hair. It gives your hair a healthy and glossy appearance. It smells really good too! Be careful not to use too much of this product, if you do, it will make your hair feel greasy! Less is more with this stuff! Oh and use it only on dry hair =)

UD 15 Year Anniversary Shadows: Bronze Beauty Recreate

2011-08-17T00:29:00.001-10:00

Every Monday, my friends and I get together at our place for dinner, and this past Monday we decided to have a poolside BBQ! Sooo... I was watching Michelle Phan's Bronze Beauty Video and thought... Hey! I can recreate this look using the UD 15 Year Anniversary shadows! It took me less than 10 minutes! I tried it out and heres the result!

What did I use?

UD 15 Year - 'Flow' (entire lid)
UD 15 Year - 'Chase' (outer corner/lower lashline)
UD 15 Year - 'Deeper' (crease)
UD 15 Year - 'Midnight 15' (brow bone/inner corner)
UD 15 Year - 'M.I.A.' (outer lower lashline/outer upper lashline)
UD 24/7 Eyeliner - 'Baked' (lower waterline)
UD 24/7 Eyeliner - 'Perversion' (upper waterline)
Covergirl Lashblast Volume Mascara

Music of the Moment: Blackbird Blackbird 'Summer Heart LP'

2011-08-15T15:40:00.000-10:00

Just wanted to share!

Dont really know how I discovered this electro band... but I downloaded their entire album 'Summer Heart' a couple weeks ago, and I cant stop listening to it! So catchy! Im sad I never heard of them before this!

Heres a listen!

Ever heard of this band before? Whats your music of the moment?

August Birchbox!

2011-08-14T18:04:00.000-10:00

Another little surprise in the mail! August Birchbox! Sorry I skipped last months Birchbox... got a little busy =( Im doing a review on July's Birchbox, so stay tuned! But I didnt forget this month! Here are the samples I got:

Pangea Organics Cleanser for Combination to Oily Skin $28 4oz.

Description:
"Formulated with a blend of fruit, herbs and honey... this refreshing cleanser uses natural ingredients to restore your skins pH level... Contains Australian Wild Plum with calming Native American Willow Herb and Yucca Extracts to balance, soothe and refresh skin."

Carols Daughter Monoi Repairing Hair Mask $29 7oz.

Description:
"Proven to reduce hair breakage by up to 96% after only one use when paired with Carols Daughter Monoi Repairing Shampoo... Tahitian Monoi Oil is designed to repair hair health for stronger, glossier strands and fortify them against future damage."

blinc Liquid Eyeliner in Black $24 0.21oz

Description:
"This formula delivers a seamless line of inky color. use it when you want a crisp, defined look. Instead of painting on a line, it actually forms a water-resistant layer that wont run or smudge. Peels right off with gentle pressure and warm water."

WEI Tibetan Chrysanthemum Correcting Eye Treatment Pads $60 10 packs of 2 pads each // Twistband Hair Ties $5 set of 3

Description:
"Each pouch comes with 2 pads pre-soaked in herbal ingredients that reduce puffiness and eliminate dark circles in just ten minutes. Tibetan Chrysanthemum soothes the delicate eye area and minimizes puffiness, while soy, raspberry, and green tea leaf extracts lighten dark circles. Seaweed and peppermint add a little kick for a refreshing, zesty feeling."

Description:

"These chic hair ties keep hair secure without snagging strands or leaving ugly creases. Best of all, they look as good on our wrists as they do in our ponytail. Each Twistband is made of soft elastic that keeps braids, buns, and ponytails secure. Because they're thicker than regular hair ties, they dont leave crimps in hair."

What did you get in your August Birchbox? Was it different from mines? I would love to know!

Review: Urban Decay 15 Year Anniversary Eyeshadow Collection

2011-08-13T23:26:00.001-10:00

I hope you all are enjoying your weekend! I got to start mines with a little surprise in the mail =) The Urban Decay 15 Year Anniversary Eyeshadow Collection! Yay!!! I finally decided I had to order this darn thing because I was so intrigued with all the pretty colors! Plus the oober cute case in came in =)

Bought from: Sephora.com
Price: $55

Here are the swatches!

First column of shadows, these are all shimmery golds and neutrals:

Midnight Rodeo: bronzy brown
Midnight 15: silvery taupe
Vanilla: lemony white
Flow: peachy white
Chase: light gold brown

Middle column, you got your color, these are more iridescent accept 'Tainted':

Tainted: light baby pink (shimmer)
Junkshow: bright hot pink (iridescent)
Omen: bluish purple (iridescent)
Evidence: deep blue (iridescent)
Deep End: aqua blue (iridescent)

In this last column, you have your darker neutrals:

Deeper: dark bronze (shimmer)
M.I.A.: reddish brown (shimmer)
Ace: charcoal grey (shimmer)
Blackout: true black (matte)
Half Truth: charcoal purple (iridescent)

And heres a little look at my playing around with the colors =)

Eyes (from UD 15 Year Palette):

Deep End (lid and bottom lashline)
Ace (outer corner)
M.I.A (crease)
Evidence (bottom lashline)
Vanilla (brow bone and inner corner)

Other Products:

Blinc Liquid Eyeliner (upper lashline)
UD Primer Potion
UD 24/7 Eyeliner in 'Zero' (top and bottom waterline)
Laura Mercier Full Blown Volume Lash Building Mascara

Overall Thoughts

These shadows are all new to the UD line and they apply sooooo well! They are super duper pigmented and go on very smoothly. A little really goes a long way with these shadows, I was really impressed! I love all the iridescent and vibrant colors, they show up almost exactly how they look in the palette. If you dont own a lot of UD eyeshadows, I really recommend this palette. Its really diverse and you can create a million different looks with it =) The case gets a little annoying because finger prints show up every single time you touch the darn thing!

Did you get the new UD 15 Year Anniversary Collection? What were your thoughts?

Novalee Photo and Chelsea

2011-08-11T23:11:00.000-10:00

Hi Hi!

Its me again! Last month I had the chance to work with Novalee Photo, used to be called Kolohe Photo, and he never disappoints in his images. Model Chelsea was so sweet and energetic, especially at 6:30AM!

We went for a real beachy look, perfect for summer, to go with the tropical background. Heres are some sneak peeks at how it turned out =)

Review: Eyeko Graffiti Eyeliner Pen, Fat Balm, and Liptastik

2011-07-28T12:21:00.000-10:00

Eyeko means 'Love' in Japanese, but it is also a cosmetics brand from London! Ive seen and heard about their products before, but never actually tried it until about a month ago, and I was sooo happy I was able to try them =) They have great great products that are sooooo affordable, and they are all so cute and fun! Hope you enjoy!

Graffiti Eyeliner Pen $8

This product was my FAVORITE out of the bunch! It is the most EASIEST liquid liner that I have used EVER! It looks just like a pen, so it can give you the straightest lines and perfect cat eyes! Sometimes with liquid liners, the lines are hard to get even because the liquid will come out in clumps, but this doesnt at all, it stays moist throughout application!

Another great thing, it lasts allllll dayyyyyy looooong and will not flake like other liquid liners! The quality of this product is top notch, and with a price of $8, you really cant go wrong. I would buy this even if it was $20!

Fat Balm Strawberry with SPF 15 $10

If you are shy about bold lips, this is the best product to test the waters with! Its a lip balm, but it has a stronger tint than most lip balms I have tried. The Strawberry one that I got has a slightly red tint to it which is not too bold, but you can still tell that there's color on your lips! The finish of this product is awesome! It has little flecks in it and it makes your lips look slightly glossy! You wouldnt need lipstick or lipgloss with this product, it looks amazing all on its own! I am dying to try the other colors and flavors they have available! Also, it smells great too!

Liptastik in 'Hot Lips' and Lip Lover' $10

These glossy lip pencils are soooo convenient! They are a lipstick, lip pencil and lip gloss all wrapped up to make one fabulous product! The color on these pencils are so intense and soooo gorgeous! Although I love wearing bold lips, my day job doesnt allow me to wear these, but they are so perfect for a night out with the girls or a date night with my husband =) They are easy to apply and so pretty! 'Hot Lips' is a bright fuschia color, and 'Lip Lover' looks more like an orange based red when worn. Both gorgeous colors! Oh, and they last long too considering their glossiness =) I found these are best worn alone without lipbalm because it tends to give too much slip.

Hot Lips

Lip Lover

Overall Thoughts

These are definetly products where you dont really need to think to buy. The packaging is cute, the price is right, and their products are just amazing! I think most of their products are made for functionality purposes, where its easy to use and you can use them on the go. Perfect for those of you who have busy lifestyles and are on-the-go a lot.. like ME!

Have you tried any Eyeko products? If you have, what did you think? If you havent, TRY IT! lol

*This review contains products that were sent to the blogger by Eyeko. However, all photos, thoughts and opinions are totally my own and I was not paid in anyway to do this review or say any particular thing about the products shown. Thank you!

Summertime Looks and Inspiration from Shopstyle

2011-07-20T01:30:00.000-10:00

Just a fun fashion post!

Look by Me

Dressing Room #149: Safari Stay

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Figurines by Jonathan Adler
Clutches by Mary Frances

Look by Alyssa23

Orange & White

Sandals by Giuseppe Zanotti
Shoulder Bags by Bottega Veneta

Look by HISTORIE GIRL

SS July Birthday Parties: Calm And Beautiful

Happy Birthday July Babies!!! This entire look is for you...I hope you are enjoying your birthday celebration in Bora-Bora!

Mid-length Skirts by Moschino Cheap & Chic
Sandals by Cynthia Vincent

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SS July Birthday Parties:Calm And Beautiful

Hello ladies and gentlemen, I know I have been in and out for a few months but I have not forgotten about you girls and boys....

Desktop Books at Barneys New York
Sandals by Jimmy Choo

Look by MashiaraQCS

Summer Days

Cover-ups at Bluefly
Mules & Clogs by Giuseppe Zanotti

Look by Binky

SS Olinia's Hawaii Party & The Other Girl Next Door #23: Beach Bum

And here comes another combo! ;p I hope you don't mind, Olinia Estelle and Dolores Haze, but life has gotten so busy lately that I...

Sandals by Kelly & Katie
Shoulder Bags by 3.1 Phillip Lim

Quick Post: San Lorenzo Bikinis

2011-07-06T17:22:00.000-10:00

Hey!!

This is just a quick post... I did a photoshoot a couple months ago for San Lorenzo Brazilian Bikinis with photographer Joe (JFD Photography) whom I have worked with numerous times, and his photos always come out so gorgeous, he really knows how to capture beauty... With models Casey and Yvonne who didnt even need much makeup since they were both so naturally beautiful! So, I wanted to share with all of you lovely people how the shoot turned out =)) It was for their Winter 2012 Collection!! Their bikinis are soooo cute!! I have always been a big fan of their collections!

Check it out --> http://www.sanlorenzobikinis.com/

San Lorenzo now has a total of 8 stores across Hawaii, and their bikinis are now being sold globally! Amazing! Theres still time to get your cute bikini for summer =))

Favorites of the Month: June

2011-07-02T23:24:00.000-10:00

I know I know.. I missed last months favorites, but Im back again for another favorites of the month! Check it out!!

MAC Surf Baby! Powerpoint Eye Pencil 'Blue Noon' $15.50

I wrote a whole seperate post on this eye pencil a few days ago, because it really is my latest beauty product obsession! I love the color, a teal blue, and it lasts all day! Ive been wearing this eye pencil still almost every single day on my lower waterline! I feel it just adds that little spark of color to brighten my eyes up a bit since Im always sleep deprived =(

MAC Surf Baby! Lipglass 'Good Lovin' $15.50

I thought that I would like 'Strange Potion' more than this one, but lately, since Ive been sporting the 'Blue Noon' eye pencil, I figure I would be more subtle with the lips. It has a nice frosty pink color which looks fine on its own, not too frosty, and really makes a lipstick look sparkly and shiny! I have very pigmented lips anyways, so this gloss tones it down a bit to look more nude, but slightly frosty =)

MAC Surf! Baby Lipstick 'Mocha' $15.50

I bought this lipstick initially just to add to my makeup kit for my jobs, because I thought the color would be a little too dark for me. Miraculously, I tried it one day on myself, and its only about a shade or two darker than my natural lipcolor, so it gives me just the right amount of color without it being too bold! It actually has more of a peachy coral tint to it added to the brown =) Its a satin finish but it is pretty matte when you wear it. Goes on super smooth! I thought it was a cremesheen! Lasts very long too! I ate pizza, drank two cups of water and a Dr. Pepper, and it was still on! Ya my diet aint the best..haha

Tarte Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Blush 'Dollface' $25

I also reviewed this product with the other Tarte products I bought, so Ill just do a little recap! I like 'Dollface' slightly more than 'Tipsy' just because its a little more sutle. I love the baby pink color on me because I have fair skin, so it compliments really well! It reminds me of Japan and Harajuku for some reason... =) hence the name 'Dollface'. Its a matte finish and lasts an entire work day!

Laura Geller Baked Blush N Brighten 'Apricot Berry' $29.50

I got this product in my latest Birchbox, and it was full sized!!! I was soooo excited to try it because I looove bronzers, and it was perfect timing for summer =) Its a bronzer, blush, and highlighter all in one! Its not super super shimmery, it just gives you the right amount of glow! The first time I wore it, my friend who is my roomate asked me if I went to the beach! Which is exactly what I want people to think! lol The apricot tones in it add a little bit of color that adds a bit of life to your face!

TIGI Love Peace Planet Totally Beachin Body and Waves Styling Mist

This mist is the best smelling hair product I have ever tried before! Its Coconut, Mango and Vanilla, and one whiff of this and your automatically back at the beach with sand in between your toes! Not only does it smell fantastic, but its sort of like a sea spray. You spritz it on either dry or damp hair, scrunch and you have beachy waves! It adds texture and seperation for the perfect beachy look for summer =)

Korean Cream

Ok, this was a wildcard for me, because I have nooooo idea what the heck this stuff is! My dads girlfriend gave this to me when she came back from Korea, because she noticed I had started to breakout really badly... After using this twice a day for only a week, I noticed a dramatic change! I had these small little bumps all over my forehead that I couldnt get rid of, and this did the trick! Sorry, I dont know what this product is called or if its even made for your face, but it works wonders if you have acne. Doesnt dry your skin out either!

What were some of your favorites from June?

Review: Tarte neutralEYES Palette and 12-Hour Amazonian Clay Blush

2011-06-30T23:33:00.000-10:00

Hey everyone!

I have been dying to try the Tarte 12-Hour Amazonian Clay Blushes FOREVER and I finally ordered them online! I bought the neutralEYES palette along with it since Ive never tried any of their e/s before, I thought, what the heck, I love palettes, so I might as well give it a go!

Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Blush 'Dollface' and 'Tipsy' $25 each

Dollface: Light baby pink

Tipsy: Coral pink

I heard so many great things about these blushes, and now I know why! Both colors are so pretty, and they do stay on very very long. I wouldnt really say it stays on for 12-hours straight, but it does stay on for an entire workday (8 hours). It did fade a bit towards the evening time.. The texture is very powdery and goes on a bit sheer, so is easy to build, and its great for layering over a cream blush! Which also makes it last a bit longer =) I use 'Dollface' for work almost everyday! It gives me a natural youthful blushing kind of look, very subtle. 'Tipsy' is a little brighter coral pink color thats perfect for a summer daytime look!

'Tipsy' and 'Dollface' swatches

neutralEYES Natural Eyeshadow Palette II $44

Ok, to tell you the truth, I was very disappointed with this palette =( I tried so many different ways to make this palette work, but it just didnt cut it for me... The cool thing though about this palette is that the top row of 5 shadows are all matte, the bottom 5 colors are all shimmer, and it comes in a cute case! However, the colors all came out a little muddy, and just kind of... 'blah!'. The light colors all come out looking the same, even with a primer underneath (I tried 3 different primers). The brown colors came out a little more pigmented, I think just because they are darker colors, but still a bit muddy, and the light shimmery ones are more shimmer than color. Oh.. so sad =( still going to try and make it work though =))

It also came with an emphasEYES aqua-gel eyeliner in 'Brown' which is not bad.. Its very innovative to have a gel liner in a pencil form, but it goes on really wet, which I would not recommend for the waterline (it will get in your eyes). It did stay on for pretty long though.. The Lifted Eye Primer is a bit thick and a little too dry for me, so I still prefer the Too Faced Shadow Insurance, or the UD Primer Potion.

First 4 colors on the left

Other 6 colors on the right (sorry I swatched it a bunch before this photo was taken)

Overall Thoughts:

The Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Blushes are awesome! I am definetly buying other colors of this! The neutralEYES palette, didnt work so well for me, but maybe Im just using it the wrong way or not with the right products, dont know, but its still a work in progress for making this palette work =) The aqua-gel liner, worked ok, might try other colors in the future. The Lifted Eye Primer, probably wont buy the full size and just stick to the ones I currently love.

Have you tried any of these products? or any products from Tarte that you love too?

Featured Photographer: Stephen Dantzig

2011-06-27T15:17:00.001-10:00

Models: Angelika Marr, Tasha Johnson, and Kaitlyn Metcalf
Main Photographer: Steve Dantzig, Assistant Photographers: Orlando Benedicto and Chris Ward
Swimsuits by Blue Nalu, Wardrobe Stylist: Jane Metcalf of JAM Designs

I decided to do a little Q&A with Stephen Dantzig, whom I have worked with on multiple shoots before, and he was one of the first photographers I ever worked with when I first entered the business. I chose him, because he has a vast amount of knowledge that I feel is so valuable, especially for us makeup artists, so I picked his brain a bit =) Steve is a lighting expert, and literally, I mean expert! He has taught a lot of other photographers I have worked with also, and he even has his own School of Photography here in Hawaii!

How long have you been a professional photographer?

I have had a camera in my hands for over 40 years and started formally photographing people as a sophomore in high school in 1978 (sheesh, I sound old!) I opened Stephen Dantzig Photography in 1993.

What type of camera do you use? A favorite brand?

Oooh! The "Brand Question!" I actually enjoy watching the Canon vs Nikon debates. I think they are funny. I own and have used cameras from Olympus (my first digital cameras), Nikon and Canon. I am a bit of a nut--I own at least twelve cameras! I am now shooting Canon with an adapter that allows me to use my old Bronica medium format lenses. It is an amazing combination. I switched from Nikon because Canon took a big lead when it came to shooting HD Video. Nikon caught up quickly, so now it just a matter of how the camera feels in your hand. I don't see any difference in quality. I personally like where the controls are on the Canons.

What is the best part of your job? Worst part?

I love to create images! A new image exist the second that you push the shutter! I have some physical limitations and fine motor activity is not my best area. Photography has provided an outlet that allows me to create art--whether it is a beauty headshot or a beautiful landscape. The worst part? Hmmm...sometimes post-production can be a drag. Every digital image needs some post-production work. Sometimes it is a simple color correction while other times you are working on an image for hours...but can also be part of the creative process. Photography is a very competitive field, so finding consistent work that will pay the mortgage can be tough.

Where do you get your inspiration from?

How much time do we have?!!! I don't have any particular photographer that I look to for inspiration. I just enjoy images and I'll often see a photograph that I really love and it will spark some ideas. There are so many amazing photographers out there all doing different things. I credit a guy in Los Angeles for pushing me beyond my comfort zone. Harry was helping me in the studio and I was shooting "comfortable" work. He kept asking "Great, but what if...?" There is a guy I met through the Hawaii Photo Forums who is doing some amazing HDR landscapes. I might not necessarily want to do go out and recreate Kenway's look, but I sure enjoy his daily FB posts. My late mentor Bill Higgins also pushed and pushed me some more in my "early days." Sometimes I'll get ideas while teaching a class. I never know.

Why did you decide to start the School of Photography and when?

Good question. I truly did not set out to write books and articles. It's too long of a story to tell here, but the writing aspect just fell into my lap. I started to teach seminars about 14 years ago while working and living in Los Angeles. The irony is that I actually learned much more about photography once I started writing and teaching. Hawaii School of Photography seems like a natural progression. June 1st was the first anniversary of the school. It is a small school geared for the recreational photographer and/or people who want to improve their commercial skills. It is open to the public and we have classes from very basic to advanced lighting techniques. There is no college affiliation--yet! I just started publishing a bi-monthly (or so) newsletter as well, so things are happening. It's exciting. Here are some links to my first three newsletters:

http://mim.io/452c21
http://mim.io/f85231
http://mim.io/148d31

Why is lighting so important in a photoshoot? Do you prefer studio lighting or outdoor?

Light and lighting IS photography. You cannot "fix" bad lighting in post. The lighting is going to dictate the "look" of the image. I am a self-proclaimed lighting geek! There is an awful lot of physics and math involved with truly understanding how and why light does what it does. I was never a huge fan of science and math, but I love applying those principles to creating images. In fact, I think that a great deal of my creativity comes from manipulating those rules to get the image that I want. Studio and location each have there own set of unique challenges. The studio is an empty room when I arrive. I have all of my toys at my disposal so I can create anything I want. Outdoor shots are very different because you are dealing with a constant light source that is constantly changing. My job is to work with the many moods and colors of sunshine and manipulate that "given" light to make it work. The sun is an ugly light source for much of the day, so I need to find ways to soften it and make it a pretty light source. I then often need to bring in a studio strobe to add light to keep the foreground and background in balance. But, remember, I'm a lighting geek, so that's the fun part!

Favorite movie? Food? Music? (just a fun question!)

I don't get to the movies very often, but I'm pretty good at the Caddyshack Trivia Game! Food? I think it would be easier to list what I DON'T like! I am a living testament to that old "Seefood" joke: I see food I eat it! I am a product of the 70's so I mostly listen to what is now called Classic Rock" (ouch!). The Eagles are still my favorite band, but I also love Hawaiian music. Raiatea's voice is unbelievable and I enjoy the "older" music of Olomana. I could also listen to slack key all day!

Any tips for us makeup artists?

Make up artists are often the unsung heroes of a successful shoot. It is important for the photographer and the make up artist to communicate. The images will be much stronger if the make up and the lighting are in sync.

Link to Steve'g Blog: http://dantzigphototalk.com/

Model: Samantha Chung Photographer: Steve Dantzig

Model: Yumi Photographer: Steve Dantzig

Beauty Product Obsession: Surf Baby! Powerpoint Eye Pencil 'Blue Noon'

2011-06-25T00:52:00.000-10:00

Ever since I bought the LE Powerpoint Eye Pencil in 'Blue Noon' from the MAC Surf Baby! Collection, I have worn it practically everyday! I am in loooove with this color!! Its a bright teal sea blue color that can really compliment any eye color! I have naturally brown eyes and it just brightens me up with a little hint of color without wearing any eyeshadow. I have green contacts too which I wear and with this eye liner it makes the green in the contacts look more prominent, like I have a twinkle in my eye or something..

I am really starting to like the MAC Powerpoint Eye Pencils because they have a creamy texture which isnt harsh on your waterline, plus its waterproof, so it doesnt move at all! I thought I would swear by the UD 24/7 liners, but these powerpoint ones are definetly living up to their claims.

Sorry this post isnt too informational, but I just had to share my newest obsession! lol I tried taking a photo of a swatch, but it didnt really come out true to color.. It definetly looks a lot better when you see it worn in person =p I promise I am getting a real camera soon!! Going on a trip in September so I need a camera ASAP =)

My attempt at a swatch

Did you get this eyeliner from this summer collection? Whats your current beauty product obsession?

Review: (seed) Bodycare

2011-06-22T23:01:00.000-10:00

Hello Beautiful People!

So sorry again I have been gone for so long =( But I have a new great product to talk about that I have been using for the past couple of months, and I have been wanting to review it since I got it!

This brand contacted me back in... April I believe, and they sent me a few products to try out =) It was the first time any company has asked me to try their products, so I was really really excited about it! Even more so when I got the products because I ended up loving them!

(seed) Bodycare is a 100% natural brand, which I believe is sold at Whole Foods and a few drugstores. I never heard of this brand before being contacted by them, so I didnt know what to expect. Fortunately, all the products ended up working really great!

From Left to Right: Body Cream 'Invigorating Citrus', Body Lotion 'Lavendar and Sage', Healthy Hand Cream Fragrance Free

Body Cream 'Invigorating Citrus'

Great body cream if you have really dry skin. I tend to get really dry to the point where my skin will start cracking a bit, but using this body cream everyday has really helped to make my skin, especially my legs look a lot smoother! I use this in the mornings because it has that nice Citrus smell, which is an instant 'pick me upper'! I tend to get headaches if I smell a fragrance that is too strong, but this is really light and not overpowering!

Body Lotion 'Lavendar and Sage'

I looove the smell of Lavendar, but I was weary of the Sage part.. At first I didnt really like the smell of the Sage, but I found that it has a sort of spa like affect when you use it! I use this one mainly at night, right before going to bed. Its very very lightweight and doesnt feel all sticky and greasy like some lotions do, which is kind of a pet peeve I have with lotions. It sinks right into the skin and makes you feel relaxed! Just what I need after a loooong day =)

Healthy Hand Cream 'Fragrance-Free'

Usually hand creams for me have never really won me over, just because I dont like that gross slimy feeling after using it and then you cant grab anything because your hands feel like you just rubbed butter all over them. However, this hand cream, although its thick, it doesnt leave a residue! Being a makeup artist, I have to sanitize my hands very very often, and because of it, my hands get really dry and my cuticles are just horrible. This product makes my hands feel so soft! The only downfall about the fragrance free, is that it has that typical lotion smell, which isnt bad, but would be better if it had a nice light fragrance.

Ingredients

Body Cream 'Invigorating Citrus' Ingredients

Body Lotion 'Lavendar and Sage' Ingredients

Healthy Hand Cream Ingredients

*This review contains products that were sent to me by the company. The opinions in this review are entirely my own and I was not paid a single penny do this post or to say anything about these products or the company =)

Red Carpet Fashion: 2011 MTV Movie Awards

2011-06-08T15:56:00.000-10:00

Did everyone tune in this past Sunday to MTV's Movie Awards?! I did!! I love love love award shows! Its always so entertaining with comedic hosts and musical performances, and I like trying to guess who's going to win and what types of outrageous things are going to happen =))

MTV Awards are probably my favorite though out of all the award shows because for one, I watch MTV religiously! And its a chance for the celebs to wear their own style, whether its casual, elegant, classy, or trendy. A little disappointed that Lady Gaga wasnt there though =( I was curious to see what she would have worn =/

Ok so.. enough jabber.. if you saw the awards, Twilight took home almost every award! A bit silly...but its MTV! So to kick it off.. I started with Kristen Stewart =)

Kristen Stewart

Reese Witherspoon

Emma Watson

Emma Stone

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley

Mila Kunis

Did you watch the MTV Movie Awards? What were your top fashion picks? Any favorite moments?

Borghese 10 Piece Brush Set

2011-06-07T23:25:00.000-10:00

Hi Hi Hi!!! Im soooo sorry Ive been away for sooooo long!! Finished moving everything into our new place finally!!! Ugh.. what a pain in the butt! But anyways.. Im back! Ive been meaning to do this post for a while since I got these brushes a couple months ago from Costco! Of all places right?! My mom was there while I was doing a prom makeover and called me to see if I wanted them. I never heard of the brand before.. so I said, 'Why not?! For $30, Ill give it a go!' sooo... If you would like to know my thoughts, keep reading!

Description:
10 Piece Brush Set w/ Brush Roll

Price: $30 @ Costco

#204 Angled Eye/Brow Brush

I use this one mainly for the brows using powder. Its very stiff but a little too thick for me to use with a gel or liquid liner.

#202 Angled Eye Contour Brush

This brush is waaay to big for me to use for contouring the eye and its really dense so it packs a little too much color on. However, I think it works well with pigments when you just want a dab of color.

#203 Domed Smudge Brush

Again, a little too large as a smudge brush, but very dense. If it were more like a pencil brush, I could definetly use this. Other than that, I hardly ever use this brush.

#101 Angled Contour Brush

This is very very similar to the Sigma contour brush. Its almost identical, accept this one is a bit larger and has more bristles. After cleaning it a few times, it starts to fan outwards so you really need to shape this brush after cleaning so it doesnt loose shape.

#104 Rounded Foundation Brush

My favorite brush out of the entire bunch! Ive never used a brush like this to apply foundation before, but it is amazing!! Wow.. When I first saw it I thought.. 'What the heck am I gonna do with this brush?!' But its really great for getting into the nooks and crannys, especially around the nose area. It also gives foundation a nice smooth and even finish!

#102 Duo-Fiber Blending Brush

Its a smaller sized duo-fiber brush, so I think it works great for adding contour or highlight to the cheekbones. Its pretty dense and not as soft as some other duo-fiber brushes, so you get more color with this brush.

#201 Eyeshadow Brush

Another large brush.. it does work well for adding a wash of color, but its very thick so its a bit hard to place color exactly where you want it.

#105 Concealer Brush

Great concealer brush! It works exactly the same as my Sigma concealer brush, so two thumbs up for this one! Its very dense and has synthetic bristles. Great for blemishes or under the eye area.

#200 Eye Powder Fluff Brush

I love this brush also! Although its a bit large, its very fluffy, so it works great for blending out the crease! I think Ive used this brush every single time Ive done makeup since Ive gotten it =)

#100 Powder Kabuki Brush (not shown in above picture)

Hmm.. its not dense enough to really blend, and it sheds a ton!! I use this mainly just to dab powder around the T-zone, but other than that, Ive found no other great uses for this one =(

Overall Thoughts:
I would rate this brush set 3.5 out of 5 stars. The quality is not the greatest, but for $30, I wouldnt expect anything comparable to MAC or Sigma brushes. However, it did come with a few brushes that are part of my staples now, so Im really glad I decided to get these =)

My Recommendations:

Rounded Foundation Brush
Duo-Fiber Blending Brush
Eye Powder Fluff Brush
Concealer Brush

Have you tried these brushes before? Have you heard of this brand?

Wanted Wednesday Special: MAC Surf, Baby! Collection

2011-05-25T00:05:00.000-10:00

Hey All! Im back!! Sorry I was M.I.A. for a bit, but as most of you know... I got married on Sunday!! Yay!! It was so fun and Im so happy it all turned out great! Ill post a few pics as soon as I get them =)

But I am also excited because tomorrow, the new MAC Summer Collection is coming out, called Surf, Baby! and I cant wait!! I havent done a Wanted Wednesdays for pretty much this entire month because I was saving up for the big day, but now that its all over.. I can finally breathe and treat myself to a much anticipated collection =))

Here are my wants from this collection: (hold on because there are a lot of wants, sorry!!)

Crushed Metallic Pigments 'Summer Stash' and 'Surf the Ocean' $32.50 each

Ive never tried any of MAC's pigments before so I think this is a great way to test them out! The colors are all so gorgeous!

Lipsticks in 'Mocha' and 'Hibiscus' $15.50 each

MAC Lipsticks are awesome as it is, and the color I really want is 'Hibiscus'! What a vibrant coral! 'Mocha' I want just because Im always drawn to natural lipsticks =)

Lipglass in 'Good Lovin', 'Strange Potion' and 'Krazy Kahuna' $15.50 each

'Strange Potion' and 'Krazy Kahuna' seem to be matched with 'Hibiscus' and 'Mocha' so I might as well try them both! 'Good Lovin' just looks like a pretty peachy color to have!

Cheek Powder $28

I might or might not get this... It all comes down to how it swatches in store (cross my fingers!) but I love the Hibiscus flower on this powder!

Powerpoint Eye Pencil 'Blue Noon' $15.50

I always love colored eye pencils and so far, the powerpoint pencils have been working pretty well for me, so why not get this gorgeous color!

Nail Laquer in 'Hangin Loose' and 'Ocean Dip' $15.00 each

The first time I tried MAC's nail laquers was from the 'Quite Cute' Collection and they really wore well, which is why I am planning on getting these two babys!

Bronzer Stick in 'Tan-Tint' $29.50

Ive been tossing and turning on getting the Nars Multiple for soooo loooong! But now that MAC is coming out with these little bronzer sticks, its a must try!

Studio Careblend/Pressed Powder in 'Gold-Go-Lightly' $28

Even though I have my favorite powder bronzers, these are said to be 'Natural Matte', and I only have one matte powder bronzer, so I think this is worth a try =)

Are you getting anything from this collection? If so, what are your picks?

Latest Work: Kylee and JFD Photography!

2011-05-20T16:11:00.000-10:00

Model: Kylee Cunningham Photographer: JFD Photography

Again I had the pleasure to work with Joe from JFD Photography before he left the islands on another adventure around the United States. This time, the model was Kylee, who was born and raised on the Big Island and living on Oahu studying to become a nurse! Kylee was so fun and bubbly, very free spirited and so bright! She has an amazing face and with her personality I really see her going places!

We did two different shoots, but for this particular one, we did a very smoldering brown look to really compliment her eye shape and intensify her eye color! For the hair, we did curls that had more separation, boho style! Joe was so fantastic and really brought out different vibes through the lense with just this one look! Heres a peek!

Model: Kylee Cunningham Photographer: JFD Photography

Eyes

Too Faced Shadow Insurance
MUD E/S: Spanish Gold, Espresso, Onyx
e.l.f. Mineral E/S: Wild, Golden
MAC E/S: Cork, Wedge, Shroom
MAC Fluidline: Blacktrack
Urban Decay 24/7 Eyeliner: Zero
Maybelline WP Great Lash Mascara: Soft Black
Anastasia Brow Powder Duo: Brunette

Cheeks

mark. Just Pinched Tinted Cheek Color: Nude
MUD Powder Blush: Rose Petal, Soft Peach
Nars Bronzer: Laguna
Dior Shimmer Star Powder: Amber Diamond

Lips

Jack Black Intense Lip Therapy: Lemon and Chamomile
MUD Lipliner: Natural
Dior Rouge Lipstick: Rose Interview #434 (discontinued)
Dior Addict Ultra Gloss: #787 (discontinued)

Hair

Hot Tools 1" Curling Iron
Paul Mitchell 'Hot off the Press'
Love, Peace and Planet 'Totally Beachin'
Suave Professional Extra Hold Shaping and Finishing Spray

Model: Kylee Cunningham Photographer: JFD Photography

I know, I used a whole medley of eyeshadow colors on her just so I could get the right mix of colors and finishes =) You could certainly use different products to recreate this look, and especially for the lipcolors because those are both discontinued from Dior, to acheive that pinky plum color =)))