Re-Creation

Often times when I'm trying to think of a makeup look or a concept, there are just striking photos that I just want to recreate because they are just so awesome! I don't claim to be a model, but I'm fortunate to have a great photographer friend that makes me look like one! :)

Take a look at the photos that inspired my shots and the outcomes! Photos of me by Laretta Houston and makeup by yours truly :)

MAC Peacocky Collection

Funny that I just posted a blog about Blue lipstick, MAC has made a new blue lipgloss in the Peacocky collection. Check it out as well as other colors within the pallet of a peacock feather.

Winterproof Lips

If you are like me, in the winter I ALWAYS keep lipgloss in my purse. Well to be honest that's probably year round. But I especially keep my lips hydrated and protected so I don't get the case of "THE PEELS". In the past my lips have peeled for the worst during the winter months! So here are some tips to prevent this from happening:

1) never apply or reapply lipstick over peeling lips. This just makes it worse.

2) Try an exfoliant. I love Smashbox lip exfoliant and i keep it in my makeup kit.

3) Try a lip balm or gloss with vitamin E.

4) If you wear lipstick, make sure it has moisture and does not dry out your lips.

5) Water is your friend! A sign of dehydration is chapped lips, so drink up!

Giving Me The Blues! Blue Lipstick Trend

This trend has been on the rise since celebs like Amber Rose, Kesha, and Keyshia Coles were spotting rocking blue lipstick. I thought this this was one of those trends that would stay in photoshoots, but nope I've spotted some girls wearing them out and about! So if this is something that you want to rock as well here as a few brands to test to get the blue hue for your pout:

MAC Lipmix (you can make just about any color lipstick with these products)

Lime Crime No She Didn't Opaque Blue Lipstick

Also some costume stores and wet n wild brands might have them as well. Have fun!

 

The Emancipation of MiMi Coming Soon...

Nope not Mariah.....but for those in Atlanta I will be celebrating the re-launch of this site and my decision to go full-time as a makeup artist and blogger. So SAVE THE DATE!