A Little Holiday Sparkle

This is my first actual look that I'm posting of myself. Here’s what I used.

Face
Monistat chafing gel as primer
Graftobian HD color corrector in pink hi lite (counteracts grey or brown undereye)
MAC C5 Face and Body Foundation
Cork powder on brow
Matte Camille Brow Highlighter
Mac Soft and Gentle as highlight


Eyes
Black e/s base from Earth Glow Minerals
Sapphire Metallic Pearl Mica from Coastal Scents
MAC e/s in Amber Lights inner
MAC e/s in Antiqued
MAC e/s in Carbon
MAC e/s in Rice Paper as highlight color
Urban Decay’s 24/7 liner in Yeyo (inner corner) and Bourbon to line bottom lid
MAC e/s in Amber Lights on inner part of lower lid and Sapphire on mid to outer part of lower lid

Lips
MAC Stay in Touch
IPD Premium Eyelashes C-2

Cheeks
Coastal Scents Blush from their blush palette

Ulta and MAC

I went to Ulta on last Friday and MAC to pick up some items for my kit and for a holiday party I attended that night. Originally, I went to get an Urban Decay 24/7 eyeliner pencil in Yeyo. It is perfect for making that little shimmer in the inner corner of your eye. However, I was pleasantly surprised to find Ulta had the Velvet Rope collection for just slightly over the cost of a full size pencil. The collection includes travel sizes of the best selling 24/7 pencils. The shades include Yeyo, 1999, Zero, Bourbon, and Stash. I swatched them and was excited that they went on so smoothly. After many rubs…they stayed on…hence the name 24/7.

I also picked up some MAXalicious glitz lip glosses by Max Factor that I saw on the show Blush. Unfortunately, they were not in the cute squeeze tubes I expected but the colors are very pretty. But getting two for $5.99 made me soon forget this small. The colors are Bubble Bath and Golddigger. Lastly, from Ulta I picked up Two Faced Eyeshadow Insurance. I have wanted to get this for my clients because UDPP is too hard to get out of the container. After feeling the consistency of my new product, I am thinking it may slightly more blendable.



From MAC, I got the Smokey Eye palette…was 25% off! It consists of six shades…Scant, Gorgeous, Satin Taupe, Ambiance, Dark Devotion, and Carbon. I was rushing to get to the holiday party so I wasn’t as neat in applying them on myself but because I was going for a smokey look, it wasn’t obvious.

Promise I will start posting looks soon…hopefully at least one a week.

Certified Airbrush Make Up Artist

So I spent the day in an intense professional airbrush make up workshop and finally upgraded to my new Temptu PS 35 by Iwata airbrush machine. The compressor has a max pressure of 40 PSI and a working pressure of 16-18. It's a gravity fed, dual action gun, internal mix gun with a .35 needle. Some pros about this unit is that it is nickel plated so it won't rust and has a stainles steel nozzle. And of course it's made by Iwata. After hours of intense training and countless times taking a part my gun (handle, chucking nut, needle, marriage, and trigger)I can say that I am a master! I learned so many helpful tips that will come in handy for my upcoming wedding gig.


Here is what comes in the set that that I bought...found at www.temptu.com

S One Compresor (with built in regulator, coil air hose, and airbrush holder
SP 35 Airbrush (with a dual action trigger adn .35 needle...also included are a 1/8 inch hose fitting, extra crown shape needle cap, and a wrench)

Temptu Airbrush Moisturizer, Primer, and three bottles of S/B (silicon based) cleaner, concealor wheel, a set of 7 blushes and highlighters, an a set of 12 foundations. Let's not forget the Airbrush Cleaning Kit that includes 70% alcohol, 5wire brushes, Medea Super Lube, and a little suction bottle. Lastly, it comes with a training DVD.

Last Weekend

So last weekend I participated in sort of a power photoshoot for which I brought my own model (and good friend). The first look I did was a neutral look...I used mostly neutral eyeshadows from my coastal scents palette. The second look was a bit more bold. I used Aqua and Orange from MAC on the eyes, with rhinestone accented lashes and a few on the face. Once I get the photos from the photographer I will post the real deal.

Updates

So I am finally done with my classes and can devote more time to the blog. I have so much to update! Firstly, yesterday I did make up for a fashion show put on by House of Style by Monique. I was one of two make up artist there and made up three girls. The photographer's photos will come later...but here is a peek at what they looked like. The other make up artist was Joy. Her skills are amazing and we worked really well together. Hopefully, we will get to work together again.











So here's what I used on the girls from left ot right.
Model #1
On face: Cinema Secrets cream foundation, Graftobian HD Corrector Palette
On eyes: MAC Rubenesque Paint Pot, Coastal Scents Squeeze Me Shadow, Colorlicious Pro Pigment in Lemoncello, MAC Sunnydaze, and a dark crease color from my Coastal Scents Neutral Palette
On lips: MAC Fetish
On cheeks: Shade from Coastal Scents Blush Palette

Model #2
On face: Cinema Secrets cream foundation, Graftobian HD Corrector Palette
On eyes: MAC Rubenesque Paint Pot, Wales Palette #2 colors 341 and 342, MAC Sunnydaze, Beauty from the Earth Minerals in Green Apple, and a darker crease color from Coastal Scents Neutral Palette
On lips: MAC Strength with Clear Lipglass
On cheeks: Shade from Coastal Scents Blush Palette

Model #3
On face: Cinema Secrets cream foundation, Graftobian HD Corrector Palette
On eyes: White shadestick from NYX, Beauty from the Earth Minerals in Lemon, MAC in Orange and Red Brick
On lips: MAC Strength, a touch of MC Melon pigment, and gloss in Sugar Hill from EG Minerals

It was my first time using my Graftobian HD Glamour Creme Corrector Palette and I must say that I was ver impressed with it. I used in in combination with Cinema Secrets foundation and the look was almost flawless. I used the Soft Orange (which is a blue neutralizer) and the Yellow Hi-Lite (which cancels deep red and purple) the most. They seemed to work on all the models really well. The consistency was creamy and very blendable. I will definitely use this again. I look forward to using the rest of my Graftobian HD Creme Foundation Palettes as well.

Here are all the models from the fashion show.

My Latest Hauls

Here are some of my recent hauls from MAC, Buff'd Mineral Cometics, Coastal Scents, EG Minerals, Urban Apothecary, and Simply Naturals Mineral Cosmetics. I will provide swatches very soon as I have yet to try most of these products. My most coveted haul is from MAC...thanks again for the suggestions Ren.



I've had this product for a minute and must say that I am pleased with it's performance. It's perfect for quick brush sanitizing. Being really into "green" things, I was pleased to find Urban Apothecary. They specialize in botanical beauty products and natural mineral makeup products...all without unnecessary chemicals.

Dry Clean
Luxury Brush Sanitizer
Whether you're on the go or in a hurry, this is the perfect way to keep your makeup brushes clean. Dry Clean works without water to kill bacteria, clean and disinfect- no soaking required! Disinfect all brushes and tools regularly to ensure maximum performance. 4oz.

Price: $15.00

MAC

LipstickShade: Fetish
Eye Shadow/Pro Palette Refill PanShade: Embark
Blot Powder/PressedShade: Medium Dark
LipstickShade: Touch
Eye Shadow/Pro Palette Refill PanShade: Cork
Eye Shadow/Pro Palette Refill PanShade: Espresso
Duo Adhesive - Dark
Pro Palette/X15 Eye Shadow
Pro Palette/X4 Eye Shadow
Hyper Real SPF 15 Foundation FXShade: Bronze FX
Face & Body Mixing Medium
Set PowderShade: Deep Peach
Prep + Prime Skin
Face And Body FoundationShade: C9
Face And Body FoundationShade: N12
Wipes
Pro Eye Makeup Remover
Fix +
Paint PotShade: Rubenesque
Sculpting Powder Pro PaletteShade: Sculpt
Sculpting Powder Pro PaletteShade: Definitive
Sculpting Powder Pro PaletteShade: Shadester
Strobe Liquid
Mascara Wands/Disposable
PRO Wedges
Mineralize SkinfinishShade: Soft And Gentle
Cleansing Tips
LipstickShade: Dare You
Mineralize SkinfinishShade: Petticoat

Okay....so I am fairly new to this blogging thing...no not exactly true. The truth is I was changing out some pictures and mistakenly deleted some comments. Sorry! I promise I'll get the hang of this.

Well, I am very excited about my forthcoming posts. The good news is that I have been receiveing tons of make up from sponsors who would like for me to review their products! For those of you who are curious...I will be reviewing

• Buff'd Mineral Cosmetics
• EG Minerals
• Graftobian Cosmetics
• Coastal Scents
• Urban Apothecary and
• MAC

Let's not forget an update on my growing make up collection. I have added some super products that I hope to use really soon...perhaps on an upcoming wedding in a few months. Lastly, the opportunity arose for me to work with a well-seasoned make up artist here in the Atlanta area. I am so thrilled to learn new techniques, network, and offer my skills as well. More on that too, later.

About Me

As a freelance make up artist since 2003, beauty is my obsession. Aside from this obsession my top fifteen favorite all time things include decorating, fine dining (and of course my catering company), hair, shopping, fashion, technology,entertaining friends, jazz, art, painting, real estate, interior design, live music, nature, and movies. My other world involves being an educator and current doctoral student. It's no wonder that one of my favorite quotes reads...."Imagination is more important than knowledge." – Albert Einstein

My Work

Specializing in make up services for production, photography, special events, bridal, make up parties, etc. Whether you are stepping out on the town for the night or walking down the isle tomorrow. I'll help make your memories gorgeous.

I've done a little bit of everything...from models, to weddings, to recording artists. Here's a look at my portfolio. If you'd like a consultation or rate info, please send an email to eclecticldy@gmail.com.

Make Up Wordle Style

When beauty and make up come to mind certain images flood my mind. Don't get me wrong the two words are not synonymous. You don't have to be made up to exude beauty. It should enhance the luminosity that comes from within.

I came up with this cute word cloud because it was referenced at a technology conference I recently attended. The Wordle site was intended to aid educators by generating word clouds that help to teach concepts such as word choice. When you type in text, the words that appear larger are more frequently used. However, the site is a fun way to make some really cute and creative word art.

Make Up Vanities

Make up vanities are essential elements in the world of make up. This is what my new one looks like. It's from Ikea, the Malm collection. I actually got the idea from MissChievous.