Beauty Editorial: True Happiness

Photo by Laretta Houston, Makeup by MiMi J, Hair by Lee Barnes, Model Anna for Factor Women Atlanta

I've been waiting to post these pics for a very long time! This is one of my favorite editorials to date because I loved playing with paint and customizing the lipstick colors! Check out my latest beauty editorial shot by Laretta Houston in Atlanta as well as a few behind the scene shots i took with my old faithful camera phone. The editorial is scheduled to be in the latest issue of Astonish Magazine.

Eye Candy: Smoked Out

Ok I am a bit obsessed with smokey eyes, but I liked this combination that I did on a model recently so thought I'd share.

 

Products Used:

Eye Shadows:

Smashbox Cabernet; Urban Decay Peace, MAC Rice Paper and Carbon Black, L'Oreal HIP Electrified

Eye Liner:

Smashbox Cremeliner in Black

Cheeks:

MAC Springsheen

Lips:

MAC Half-Red Lip Liner

L'Oreal HIP Spendid lipcolor

If you'd like for me to do a tutorial on this one, let me know! :) BTW, she sort of looks like Lindsay Lohan, huh?

Holiday Look Tutorial

Hey everyone, I decided to do a video on another smokey eye technique using Mia BelleZZa products. Pretty simple. Check it out!



Products Used:

Eyes:
Muse Eyeshadow Quad (silver and black shade)
Indigo Eyeshadow
Jade Eyeshadow
Sunkissed Eyeshadow
Annisette LiquiLiner
Black Pencil Eyeliner

Cheek:
Coral Sun Blush
Face/Body Glow Powder

Lips:
Dolce Lip Rouge
Clay LipLiner
Glisten Up! Lip Gloss Bronze Harmony

Black Versatility: CK Scents and Red Carpet Beauty

With the winter in full effect, that timeless little black dress is always a class act. Awards season officially kicked off last monday with Euphoria Calvin Klein as a sponsor of the IFP’s 20th Annual Gotham Film Awards held at Cipriani Wall Street. A-list star attendees included Anne Hathaway, Leighton Meester, Natalia Portman and Mila Kunis and Oscar winning actress, Hillary Swank, received the Female Tribute, presented by Euphoria Calvin Klein.

If you are wearing black this holiday season, check out Mila's smokey eye look, or opt for Nathalia's red lip.

Also check out two CK fragrances that are hot for this holiday season: CK Beauty and CK Euphoria.

Perfect for daytime affairs, capture ultimate power of femininity, sophistication and inner-beauty with Calvin Klein Beauty. A mix of neo-lily, jasmine and cedarwood, the fragrance is essential for a beautiful, sensual and strong woman.

Come nightfall, wrap yourself in Calvin Klein’s Euphoria, a luxurious classic for all your holiday fetes. An addictive oriental fragrance that contrasts exotic fruits, seductive florals and a rich creamy signature to complement, Euphoria is the go-to for all your festive evenings.

Calvin Klein Beauty and Euphoria, exude femininity, strength, and the aura radiating from day to night.

Both the Euphoria and Beauty collections are available at fine department and specialty stores nationwide.

Holiday Bonus: Purchase Euphoria Calvin Klein 3.4 oz at any Macy's store and receive a box of designer chocolates in a pretty little CK tin. How sweet is that?! The offer runs from Dec. 1st to Dec. 31st (while supplies lasts)


Happy Holiday glamour and shopping!!

Sponsored ad:  Though I really love these fragrances, Attention contacted us on behalf of Calvin Klein Fragrances with a sponsored content opportunity 

Quick Smokey Eye Video

Hey guys, so this is my first tutorial video for the site :) Figuring out the technical stuff and lighting for the next, but take a look!

On this video I demonstrate how to use a smudgy black pencil to achieve a quick smokey out effect.

Product list:

Black Kohl pencil - MAC "Smolder"

Eyeshadows: MAC "Sketch" and "Grain"

Brushes: MAC 224

Let me know what ya think?