Classy Cosmetics

On A Serious Note...

noreply@blogger.com (Jen) — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 16:48:00 +0000

A few weeks ago I got an email from Jackie telling me that she would love to write an article for the blog. She wrote her feeling about the effects cancer has on women emotionally. I was so touched and wholeheartedly said YES! I am so pleased to have this article on Classy and pray that no matter your circumstances you can feel beautiful. You can feel of your self worth and know that you are loved. When we love others we cannot help but radiate light and beauty. I love you all and hope that you are well, but if you are struggling in any way shape or form, I hope to help in some small way by bringing you this wonderful article. It is cancer specific but can be related to so many issues we as women have. I hope you find this encouraging and that you feel you can share it with the special, classy women in your life =).

Jen

The Benefits of Makeup While Fighting Cancer
By: Jackie Clark

My name is Jackie and I do outreach for the Mesothelioma Cancer Alliance, a leading web resource for mesothelioma cancer.I have always had a passion for fashion-from shoes to makeup, nail polish to handbags, and everything in between! Coupled with that is belief that all women need to feel beautiful, no matter what circumstances they may be facing. Women are powerful beings and WE need to realize it! Sadly, many women are hearing those devastating words 'you have cancer.' Despite a cancer diagnosis, women can still feel beautiful in their own skin. Fashion is a wonderful way to feel strong and confident. I would like to share with your audience the reality of cancer and how women can say 'YES I have cancer', but I am no less beautiful than I was before my diagnosis.

Receiving a diagnosis of cancer can be devastating and can throw your life off-course. Whether you've been diagnosed with mesothelioma due to asbestos exposure or have another form of cancer, such as breast cancer or stomach cancer, living and dealing with cancer takes precedence over everything else. Fatigue and side effects caused by cancer treatment can leave you with little energy to do much of anything, including putting on makeup. But even a light application of makeup can provide you with benefits that go beyond your appearance. Feeling and looking beautiful truly can help you as you battle cancer. Here are a few ways in which it can be beneficial.  

Add Color/Enhance Appearance  

Nausea and tiredness can drain the color out of your skin and contribute toward skin dryness. By smoothing on moisture and applying a sheer, tinted foundation you can add a healthy amount of color to your complexion. A swipe of bronzer or blusher across your cheekbones and down the center of your nose adds to the natural-looking glow.  

Mental Boost  

When you look better, you feel better. Your efforts to apply makeup...whether your normal makeup or something new...give you an inner boost that can help relieve stress and depression. It may not seem like makeup can have such a big effect, but it can help you feel much better about yourself while improving self-confidence.  

Feel Empowered  

Feeling better on the inside provides you with a feeling of empowerment and this is vital to your fight against cancer. When you look good and feel good, your confidence is boosted and you feel better able to handle things coming your way.  

Have Fun

  Experimenting with new makeup can distract you from concerns and difficulties faced during cancer treatment and provide some much-needed and deserved fun. Trying a new color of lipstick or eye shadow is a positive way to spend time and can help you feel beautiful and refreshed.  

Social Life  

When cancer treatment side effects set in the social life is often one of the first things to go. A makeup party or trip to the local department store makeup counter with your friends allows you to enjoy some social time with people who care while taking your mind off of cancer for a while.  Organic or naturally made makeup is a terrific option because it doesn't introduce further chemicals to the body. Experiment with different types of makeup to find the type, amount and applications that suit you best. Pamper yourself by having your makeup done by a professional or at a makeup counter. By taking care of yourself and focusing on beauty rather than illness you can feel that you are putting yourself first, rather than allowing the cancer to take first place.

Giveaway!!!

Thank you so much Jackie!!! In honor of this post I would like to give away a wonderfully important book from Stacy Malkan. I was able to meet Stacy and talk about her book and was SO surprised to hear about her research. I knew some of the things I was putting on myself weren't the safest but I didn't care a great deal =(. After reading her eye opening book I am convinced that I can do better! I think it's a perfect book to giveaway alongside this article. We need to take care of ourselves inside and out and be informed of what we put inside our bodies and what we use topically! Will I be perfect from here on out, probably not. Will anyone??? I will strive to be better everyday and do my homework. I love my copy and want you to have one too! Please leave a comment below telling us your experience with cancer, loss, triumphs and dreams. You must be a follower, as always =). A winner will be chosen using random.org Friday the 17th at 12pm MST and then announced on Saturday.

Valentine's Day Tutorial

noreply@blogger.com (Jen) — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 21:44:00 +0000

Wanted to get this up before the big day ;). Hope you enjoy. LOVE the colors!!!

Quick Makeup...Gotta GO!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Jen) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:00:00 +0000

pic from freeandwildsoul

SO late and just needing to get ready. I like Sundays because I don't get dressed up all the time and church affords me the chance to do just that. We go to church at 9am and we didn't set our alarms, soooooo needless to say we were in a major rush. I still wanted to look nice and not do a 5 or 10 minute face so here is something a bit longer but still pretty quick. Products used:

Cream foundation from MUD Cosmetics

Concealer from Dermablend

Xango mineralized foundation

Coastal Scents Contour Palette (brown)

NARS cream blush in Maui

Coastal Scents Blush (bottom row in contour palette)

UDPP

88 palette brown shadow (choose one light and one dark)

Cream color from same palette on lid and brow

Dark brown on the under eye

MACs Blacktrack Fluidline on inside waterline

Dark brown CG pencil for brows then set with 88 palette brown

Cover Girl mascara (one coat)

Ardell Demi Whispies in black false lashes

DUO lash glue

Basic Smoky Eye Class (class is full)

noreply@blogger.com (Jen) — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:15:00 +0000

It is short notice and I have been tossing the idea around for the last week. I have decided to just go ahead and DO it since I would love to teach it before Valentine's Day!!! I will be having a basic smoky eye class at my home this Saturday at 10:00 am. It is $10 for the class and I have limited spaces so it is first come first served. I will be going over common mistakes and answering all of your questions about this must know technique. There will be treats, a gift bag and a door prize. Wanna come? Shoot me an email =)!

Ballerina Bun

noreply@blogger.com (Jen) — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 22:01:00 +0000

The classic bun or has been around for forever. Ladies have taken this hairstyle to different heights, sides of the head, they've worn it messy and sleek. My favorite used to be the side chignon which comes from the French phrase “chignon du cou,” which means nape of the neck. LOVE the elegance that it can bring to any occasion. I usually wear my hair back since I am not great at doing down styles. It's usually in a bun or a pony tail. Well, I remember the first time I saw the ballerina bun. I had mixed reviews going on in my head about it. Sometimes I liked it but for the most part, if it had too much volume, not enough or was just a ball sitting atop someone's head, I just wasn't a fan. Then I realized this may be because I am SUCH a bow or ribbon enthusiast and THAT is what most of them were all missing. With that thought parading around in that same noggin of mine I made my own tutorial where, of course, we use a bow and make the ballerina bow sing. Enjoy!

Valentine Giveaway!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Jen) — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:46:00 +0000

pic from the beauty dept.

Can you feel the love in the air??? I can hardly wait to spend a beautifully quiet evening with my hunny somewhere. Hopefully with yummy eats and delicious sweets! What will YOU do this Valentine's Day? Classy wants to help you celebrate this day of love with some giveaway love! Would you like that? One lucky reader will win the makeup book I love above ALL!!!

The Making Faces book was the first makeup book I ever purchased and one I still take with me to teach seminars. If you would like to be the recipient of this marvelous and lovely book here's what you do...

- Be a follower of Classy Cosmetics
- Like us on Facebook
- Send in a picture of you and your valentine to dollcosmetics@gmail.com
- Leave a comment telling me why you want this book and that you sent me a pic
- Sit back and wait to win!
February 14th will be the last day to enter and the winner announced on the 15th. Good luck and let's see some sweet valentines!!!

Recent Haul

noreply@blogger.com (Jen) — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 22:51:00 +0000

Here are some things I've purchased that LOVE!!! Enjoy =).

Brow Lesson From the Glow

noreply@blogger.com (Jen) — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:24:00 +0000

Here is beauty wisdom from the Glow {dot} com to make sure we all are sporting amazing brows. My comments are in red =).
The right eyebrow shape not only visually lifts and opens your eyes, it also polishes your entire look. The best method for DIY brow shaping is tweezing because it's precise and more goof-proof than waxing — especially if you're a first-timer. Celebrity makeup artist Vincent Longo agrees. "With waxing, a detailed contour is more difficult to pull off on your own," he says.
Before you get started, you'll need a few tools: A magnifying mirror or any mirror placed near a window (natural light will help you see every stray hair); grooming scissors; a good pair of tweezers (Tweezerman's Slant Tweezer is great for beginners); and a brow brush (try the Dior Brow Brush). (or a cheaper option, try a toothbrush)
The best time to pluck is right after a steamy shower, which will open up your pores and make it easier to remove hairs. (pores do not open and close. They harden and soften so I'm sure they meant to say they will be soft at that point) Make sure you have time on your hands — tweezing can't be rushed! After you're done plucking, use an antibacterial wipe to clean your tools. Soothe any redness and swelling on your brow area with arnica gel, an herbal remedy that reduces inflammation, says Longo. And wait several minutes before applying lotions, creams, or makeup.

Step 1: Determine your basic shape. Figure out where your eyebrow begins by placing a pencil vertically against the side of your nose and the inner corner of the eye. Any hair that goes beyond this line should be tweezed. Next, place the pencil diagonally from the side of your nostril to the center of the pupil — this is where the highest point of the arch needs to be. A straight line from the side of the nostril to the outside corner of the eye determines the end point. Hair extending into the temple area should be plucked. (go to my perfect brow tutorial for the "pencil test").

Step 2: Brush your eyebrows upward with the brow brush (a baby toothbrush works too!) and carefully trim any extra-long hairs. Then comb downward, and — very conservatively — cut excess length.

Step 3: Tweeze one row of hair beneath the brow, between the points you identified in Step 1. To lessen the pain factor, pluck in the direction of hair growth. Open up the arch by removing a second row of hair from directly underneath it. Lastly, pluck random hairs below the brow line and between the eyes.

Remember: Less is more! Over plucking looks unnatural and requires a six-month "no tweezing" period to correct. Plus it adds more age to your face! Stick to these rules, and you'll have enviable brows in no time.

Lash Out

noreply@blogger.com (Jen) — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 13:54:00 +0000

The Daily Glow is a website I love to peruse through. It gives great tips and tricks for a well rounded healthy lifestyle. When I find something that I think is just fabulous I tuck it away and bring it to you on Monday. I've always heard of the stigma surrounding Mondays. It's the day we don't want to get out of bed, the start of a work week after a playful weekend, blah blah blah! Let's change that! Monday is a day of new beginnings. For me, it's the day after a great Sunday at church listening to great talks, lessons and me taking notes on how I want to better myself. Monday is my exciting "start time". Am I Pollyanna and love it every week? Of course not, but I don't hate it more or less than any other day of the week. I want you to be able to wake up to some refreshing tips and tricks every Monday to help YOU have a better day and work on or try something beauty related for the week. Do I expect a report come Friday? No, but I wouldn't mind it either ;). If you try anything out there in the world of beauty let me know! Write a review! You may just see it published here on the Classy Blog! Okay enough from Chatty Kathy, let's talk Mascara! Many of you know that I wear false lashes everyday and LOVE them, but for those that haven't taken the plunge or don't want to, here are some helpful tips. As always, my comments and opinions are in red.

Time to Lash Out

Mascara has been a cosmetics staple since the ancient

Egyptians stained their lashes with kohl about 6,000 years ago. Now a tube of Maybelline's iconic Great Lash mascara is sold about once every second somewhere in the world.

When it comes to immediate cosmetic results, mascara is hard to beat. “It’s the quickest way to frame your eyes and give them instant definition,” says Carmindy, makeup host of What Not to Wear.

Perhaps because we expect so much from a humble tube of pigment, we experience a range of frustrations with mascara to this day — clumping, flaking, and smearing. “It takes a lot of trial and error to find the best mascara for you,” says Ricky Wilson, a celebrity makeup artist for Dior. “Women sometimes forget that the lashes are their own hair and just end up buying a mascara based on a commercial or what their friend uses.”

Read on to find out how makeup artists and cosmetics chemists avoid and address mascara mishaps. Plus, learn which formulas they say are the best for you.

Clumping

Does your mascara transform you into Tammy Faye Baker? To address clumping, Ni’Kita Wilson, a cosmetic chemist and vice president of research and innovation at Englewood Lab, in New Jersey, recommends blotting the brush on a clean tissue to remove excess pigment that can be deposited in clumps.

Also, check the product label. “Mascaras with a high wax content will smear easier and can be prone to more clumping than mascaras with more gums,” Wilson says. Waxes commonly found in mascara include paraffin, carnauba, and beeswax. Gums might be gum tragacanth and methyl cellulose.

The mascara brush matters just as much if you have trouble with lumpy lashes. Celebrity makeup artist Kristofer Buckle prefers “a silicone brush that glides through lashes while perfectly separating them.” He also recommends avoiding brushes that feature a wide spiral formation. “This allows an uncontrolled amount of product to be coated onto lashes, leaving them clumpy.”

CoverGirl LashBlast Fusion ($8.99) delivers a separated-lash effect by means of a silicone brush and a slick formula.

Flaking

Just as a little pain is the price we pay for wearing high heels in the pursuit of mile-long legs, flaking is often the unpleasant consequence of the quest for longer lashes. The polymers used to make mascara waterproof and to elongate lashes tend to flake, says Ni’Kita Wilson. “They are necessary, and it's difficult to avoid them in lengthening and waterproof formulas,” she says.

The solution is all about application technique. Wilson says the key is to apply just one or two coats. Also, allow each coat to dry completely if you apply more than one. If you’re not seeing the results you want with two coats, consider switching to a cream formula for more volume and fullness, says Sarah Lucero, a makeup artist with Stila.

For a flake-free option, try Nuance Salma Hayek Full Effect Ultra-Volumizing Mascara ($9.79).

Smearing

Pandas and raccoons are pretty much the only creatures that look cute with black rings around their eyes. Humans, not so much. Smearing of mascara is usually more of a problem in warmer weather, when heat and humidity break down your makeup. Ni’Kita Wilson suggests wearing a waterproof formula when it's warm, but one that contains polymers rather than waxes. “Polymers form a film around lashes that is more likely than waxes to seal the pigments in place,” she says.

You can also prevent mascara runoff with some carefully placed translucent powder, Buckle suggests. He advises patting powder around your eyes — to cut down on oil and moisture — before applying mascara.

To avoid mascara smear, try Neutrogena Healthy Volume Waterproof Mascara ($7.99). I am a fan of Benefit's waterproof mascara.

Stubbiness

Ni’Kita Wilson maintains that length is where the brush is every bit as important as the formula. “You want to make sure that you're using a brush that allows you to get to the base of your lashes without gouging your eyes,” she says. “Women with really short lashes may want to opt for a thinner brush or a comb-style brush.”

Combing through your lashes can also help prevent a short, stubby effect, says Brett Freedman, a makeup artist and the founder of Vanitymark. A ‘wetter formula will spread a bit more easily, but it can also fuse lashes together. Freedman suggests using a lash comb to separate and define lashes while the mascara is still wet.

Benefit They’re Real! Mascara ($22) will grab lashes and coat them all the way to the tips for length and definition.

Sparseness

Anyone hoping to fatten up sparse lashes should know that bigger is better. Ni’Kita Wilson explains that volumizing mascaras tend to use fat brushes with waxy formulas. “The waxes coat the lashes and increase the diameter of each lash,” she says.

Look for a wand with a cone shape — thick at one end and tapering to a point, says Mario Dedivanovic, a celebrity makeup artist who works on the impressive lashes of Kim Kardashian. “I use the thick part of the brush on the upper lashes, and the pointed part for the lower ones,” he says. “I sweep a few of the lower lashes at a time from left to right to evenly coat them.”

For “glam chop lashes” (Mario's term), try Lancôme’s Hypnôse Doll Eyes Mascara ($25).

Brittleness

“Mascaras that yield both thickness and volume typically have a dry formulation,” says Ricky Wilson. This allows them to be built quickly in a few coats, but it can tend to dry lashes out, making them brittle. He suggests addressing brittle lashes by layering mascaras with different formulas: “I always use more than one for those who love lashes because the different formulas provide really eye-catching effects.”

Think of your lashes as you would your hair, and condition them to prevent breakage. A dab of Vaseline on your lids at night should do the trick. Or try a conditioner designed for your lash line, like RevitaLash ($98 for a three-month supply).

You can also add “conditioner” to a dried-out mascara tube. Freedman suggests adding a drop of rosewater to the brush and swirling it around the tube. Another genius tip is to add a drop or two of SkinCeuticals Hydrating B5 Gel to your mascara to keep the formula wet.

Avoid dry, brittle lashes with Maybelline's Great Lash Mascara ($4.99). This iconic formula has been a favorite of makeup artists for decades because of its lushness and ability to build volume.

Lack of Curl

Curled lashes create a wide-eyed Bambi look that's enlivening for anyone who appears tired and dull in the early morning. You can add curves with a tweak in technique. Freedman advises brushing the center lashes straight up, sweeping the lashes in the inner corners of the eyes toward your nose, and angling the outer lashes toward the temples.

Arched brushes can also mold straight lashes into curved shapes. And there is always the trusty lash curler.

Give your lashes a dramatic turn with Stila's Forever Your Curl ($22), which reaches each individual lash and even lets you skip the lash curler.

Sale!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Jen) — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 02:14:00 +0000

And now a word from our sponsors at SHABBY APPLE. Right now you can get 20% off accessories!!! What will YOU be wearing new in 2012? I have to say that I am absolutely in LOVE with the skirt I just recently purchased there! It's perfectly high waisted and fits like a glove thanks to their easy fit guide. Go check them out and add some fabulous pieces to your wardrobe.

Who's Your Favorite?

noreply@blogger.com (Jen) — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 17:17:00 +0000

American Idol is under way for it's next season and from what I hear there seems to be no lack of talent....and humiliation. I have long since stopped watching the show but LOVE to blast the radio on long and short car rides and belt it out with my favorite singers. Tell me I'm not alone!!! In honor of yet another nationwide search for more vocal talent I wanted to post my favorite singers and, in my opinion, some of my favorite makeup looks of theirs. Comment to which is YOUR favorite look and I'll do a tutorial on it =)!

The classic red lip, gorgeous lashes, effortless style, class and bombshell blonde hair. How can I NOT love her!!!!!

Love her, hate her (how could you) or think she's full of cheese, THIS girl has some PIPES!!!!! Whenever I think of Celine Dion I think of someone that no matter how high they are going (not wise) I am NEVER cringing to see if she'll hit it. She's amazing and I would LOVE to see her in concert...insert me hinting to my hubby ; ).

This girl has had so many ups and downs but I LOVE dancing and singing to her songs. Look at that natural glow!

I fell in LOVE with this look from Burlesque. I bet you didn't know this but I actually sound just like her when I'm singing. Oh yeah, you can too! Just turn her up to the absolute max and just mouth every perfect note ; ). I always feel so badly on American Idol when someone picks a song of hers...it's just sad = (.

I aDORE Roisin Murphy's music! Chances are you like her too. Do you wtch So You Think You Can Dance? Remember Ramalama? Yup, that's her. Wade Robson uses her a lot too aaaannnndddd since I love HIM, well there you go. I wanted to put one a little off the wall and fun up and you can always count on Roisin for that!

Hair Resolutions

noreply@blogger.com (Jen) — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 17:14:00 +0000

A somewhat silly video of me and my ambitions for hair in the new year. Anyone that knows me knows that I am AWFUL and always putting my hair back in a bun or a ponytail. Alas no more, my friends, I will truly be attempting to be better in every way at the anomaly known as hair. It intrigues me with it's mystery and often bamboozles me at it's trickery. Come laugh/cry with/at me on my journey ; ). Remember to watch it in HD!!!

Reese Witherspoon (& a red lip)

noreply@blogger.com (Jen) — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 03:48:00 +0000

I had a request from Ashley for a Reese Witherspoon look and also a red lip tutorial. I kind of just put them both together since they came from the same person =). You can also watch it in HD!!!!!!! SO much better quality. Click play and where you see the numbers 360p, click on it and choose the 720pHD version =). She wanted to know how to do shadow on hooded lids and how to make a red lip not look trashy with her coloring. She also sent me some pictures of herself and holy COW does she look like Reese. Check out that jawline!!!

This is the red lip that I chose for the look but not the eye makeup. I think this lip will look stunning on Ashley with it's slight orange undertone.

Here is cute Ashley herself =).

This is the eye makeup that I chose for the tutorial. Soft and somewhat pinky nude in it's color with fabulous sparkle. Great for the red carpet and stunning for an everyday look. I'll be doing a more dramatic Reese eye in the future.

My Flawless Face Routine (updated)

noreply@blogger.com (Jen) — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 21:02:00 +0000

With a few simple steps you can achieve a flawless looking face. Remember that the best way to HAVE a flawless face is to drink lots of water, wash your face everyday and have a skin care regime free of toxins. Look out for Parabyns and PEGs in your products. Lessen your sugar intake so that you aren't dehydrating your skin causing unwanted wrinkles. Get a good amount of sleep to avoid excessive bags under your eyes and exercise at least three times a week. It's a lot to think about and that's why most of us, me included, don't have a flawless face. Just do the best you can, choosing the steps that you feel are most important in your life and go from there =).

Coastal Scents SALE!

noreply@blogger.com (Jen) — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 17:42:00 +0000

Have you been debating whether or not to get the 88 palette from Coastal Scents? Do you already have it but want to try out their blushes, lip colors, BRUSHES, or concealers? NOW is the time to act!!! Jordan, a lovely Classy reader, was kind enough to pass on the news that Coastal Scents is having a MAJOR SALE until tomorrow night! She purchased the 88 palette, the camouflage palette and the ten blush palette for only $32.60!!!!! There is also FREE FedEx ground shipping when you spend over $50!!!!! Ladies if there was EVER a time to jump on something....let THIS be it!!!!! Click here and get your booty over there!!!! I just ordered the contouring and lip palette. With shipping it all came to $31!!!!!

Shabby Apple Exclusive Deal

noreply@blogger.com (Jen) — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 06:25:00 +0000

And now a word about one of our sponsors =)

Just ordered my NEW Shabby Apple skirt ON SALE AND at an additional 20% off!!!!! Want to get in on that??? Click here

and shop away at sale items and get 20% off with the code WINTERSALE. For Classy Readers Shabby Apple is extending free shipping and 15% off all items after this weeks promotion of 20% is over. It's like getting to stay after hours and get special deals till the end of the month!!! I am SO going to get this dress below next!!! What are YOU getting???

Cindy Lou and Martha May Too

noreply@blogger.com (Jen) — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 00:29:00 +0000

Here's a funky look inspired by a request that I got.

Someone's was having a Whoville themed Christmas Party and I liked that a lot!

I looked all through pictures to come up with a look

but alas could not find just the right one,

not even in a book.

So I thought and I pondered just what would I do

Then it came to me! I would not do just one Who....but TWO!!!

That's right not just one Who would do for today

so a new Who was born, her name? "Cindy May"

or Martha Lou? Cindy Martha? Lou May?

I think I'll need to better hone my Who skills especially since I keep saying and writing Betty Lou instead of Cindy. Oh Jen... but you get the picture =D. Merry Christmas!!! What are YOU doing this year to keep you from being the Grinch?

Holiday Sparkle

noreply@blogger.com (Jen) — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 19:59:00 +0000

Here is a look with a little Holiday sparkle =). Sorry I had to resort to my old camera for this one but if you follow the techniques and use the same colors then your results will be AmAzInG!!!

Daphne Guinness For MAC

noreply@blogger.com (Jen) — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 19:11:00 +0000

The imagination of Daphne Guinness, a new line from MAC offering the most romantic and gorgeous shades of rose. The lip shades are to die for in all of their berry goodness! I am not prone to drooling over a MAC line since most of the shades can be found in their already existing line under another name but THIS I might have to go out and get!!! It's available the day after Christmas so ask for a gift card to your local Nordstrom ;). Check it out:

Cremesheen Glass - $22
Borealis - pale grey pink with iridescent pearl
Japanese Spring - pale dirty pink
Narcissus - dirty eggplant
Richly Revered - deep brown plum

Source: beautycrazed (http://s.tt/14LHs)

Cremesheen Glass - $22

Borealis - pale grey pink with iridescent pearl

Japanese Spring - pale dirty pink

Narcissus - dirty eggplant

Richly Revered - deep brown plum

Cremesheen Glass - $22
Borealis - pale grey pink with iridescent pearl
Japanese Spring - pale dirty pink
Narcissus - dirty eggplant
Richly Revered - deep brown plum

Source: beautycrazed (http://s.tt/14LHs)

Powerpoint Eye Pencil - $18
Engraved - rich black
Grey Utility - uniform grey

Source: beautycrazed (http://s.tt/14LHs)

Eye Brows - $18

Fling - light taupe ash blonde

Stud - deep rich blackened brown

Powerpoint Eye Pencil - $18
Engraved - rich black
Grey Utility - uniform grey

Source: beautycrazed (http://s.tt/14LHs)

Eye Shadow X4 - $45

Interior Life Quad:

Stratus - light pink (matte)

Interior Life - mid-tone grey blue (veluxe pearl)

Bruised Sky - dark lavender-y grey (satin)

Heather Belles - dark charcoal/carbon (satin)

Pro Longwear Lipcreme - $20

Red Dwarf - blue-ink

Approaching Storm - deep rose

Seasoned Plum - mid-tone lavender

Warp Speed - light silver

Blush Ombre - $31

Azalea Blossom - light cool pink

Vintage Grape - mid-tone violet pink

Pigment - $24

Aurora - pinked taupe (frost)

Circa Plum - frosty dirty mid-tone lavender (frost)

Nebula - dark greyed brown with pearl (frost)

Nail Lacquer - $18

Blueblood - deep eggplant (creme)Endless Night - pale grey pink with iridescent pearl (frost)

Hyperion - light grey blue green (creme)

         Powerpoint Eye Pencil - $18

         Engraved - Rich Black

         Grey Utility - Uniform Grey

Red Lip Flashback

noreply@blogger.com (Jen) — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 16:03:00 +0000

I absolutely aDORE this lip and wanted to revisit it for the holidays. The only thing that I would do differently is take my MAC wax pencil (usually meant for brows) and line just above my lip line. That way it would trap any lipstick wanting to wander up into creases =). Merry Christmas!!!!

Shabby Apple Holidays

noreply@blogger.com (Jen) — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 22:13:00 +0000

Shabby Apple has to die for fashion. I can't help but peruse up and down their online "aisles" of gorgeous dress after gorgeous dress. My blog is appropriately named Classy Cosmetics since I would love nothing more than to have all aspects of my life be deemed as such. Classy! Makeup, hair, speech, clothing, demeanor, all of it. Sometimes I feel as if Shabby has jumped right into my head and produced my thoughts exactly. Their bathing suits during the Summer are perfect, their Spring dresses are casual, cool and retro, the Fall line is always structured and berry colored and the Winter always brings class!!! This black number might be on my Christmas list now and hopefully my hubby will come through. It makes me think of old Hollywood glamour infused with modern day whimsy. Right now at Shabby you can enjoy FREE shipping for this WHOLE month. Yes, that means my hubby better get ON it!!!!! =)

All I Want For Christmas

noreply@blogger.com (Jen) — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 23:20:00 +0000

Here are some good ideas for that special someone in your life. To make it easier for them to get you exactly what you want =). I go through a few of my must haves, good starter brushes and my fav products. Merry Christmas!!!

image from Martha Stewart.com =)

Halloween Entries

noreply@blogger.com (Jen) — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 18:57:00 +0000

I wanted to thank all of you for sending it such great entries this year. I will for sure get it going sooner next time to give you more time to send your makeup creations. Look at the amazing detail that went into these costumes. I LOVE them!!!

Halloween Contest

Catherine Zeta-Jones Tutorial

noreply@blogger.com (Jen) — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 16:58:00 +0000

Do you remember the first time you remember Catherine Zeta Jones in all of her gorgeous glory? For me it was Zorro and I thought she was so beautiful and such a great actress! I remember the magazine that came out when she wore this look on the red carpet as well. I was tickled that they were spotlighting how to make brown eyes pop and low and behold...I HAD BROWN EYES!!!! I was so eager to try the green all around and when the look was completed I LoVeD it and sported it for a while =). Just recently I got an email from Tanja asking for a Catherine look and I immediately remembered my fav green eye and decided to pull it out and share it with you. Enjoy and sport if for a while yourself! =)

Brow Class

noreply@blogger.com (Jen) — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 16:22:00 +0000

Another month equals another class at my home! This month is all things brows =). How to shape, tweez, and fill them in. It will be this Saturday from 2:30-3:30. We had an AmAzInG turnout for the false lash class and I had so much fun meeting all of you! There will be new friends to meet, munchies, a door prize and I have purchased a set of brow stencils for anyone attending. Like all of my classes it is $10 to attend, due on Friday. Just email me if you would like to come and join us! Look forward to seeing you all there!!!