The Wedding!

Hey everyone!

Long time no write, eh?

My apologies kiddos.

So, this past weekend I went to Savannah for Emma's wedding.

Where the people pronounce Savannah SUH VAN UH.

When we arrived in Georgia, at oh 2 in the morning, Emma casually informed me that I would be doing her makeup for the wedding.
WHAT?! I thought that being in charge of the makeup had just meant the bridesmaids (I mean obviously I was flattered yet terrified.)
The bride?
Wants me to do her makeup?
To work on the canvas that is her face when she walks down the aisle?
The face she presents when first pronounced as wife?
The face that will be in pictures for all eternity (Maybe she will have kids that will point out the shade between her face and neck is different?!)


Needless to say, it was my most monumental makeup feat to date. I know Emma doesn't normally wear makeup, so I didn't want to stray too far from her comfort zone. But I also wanted to make her feel like the bride and have a little pizzaz, so I focused on fresh skin and neutrals on the eyes and lips.

I used:

Tools


-Tarte eyelash curler

- A variation of Sonia Kashuk and Eco Tools Brushes

Face


- Smashbox Photo Finish Primer

-Physician's Formula Mineral Wear Loose Powder

-Make up for ever 5 Camouflage Cream Palette

-Physician's Formula Powder Palette Multi-Colored Blush in Blushing Peach

-Bare Minerals All Over Face Color in Faux Tan

-Bare Escentuals Mineral Veil

-Benefit High Beam

-Urban Decay All Nighter Long Lasting Makeup Setting Spray

Eyes


-Maybelline Unstoppable Waterproof Eyeliner in Espresso

-The eyeshadows in Sonia Kashuk's Spring Awakenings Face Palette

-Revlon Grow Luscious Waterproof Mascara

Lips


-Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in Demure

-Ole Henrikson Fresh Lips

I did my second mother's (aka mother of the bride, also mobster- Mother Of Bride- get it?!) makeup as well; and she special requested a makeup list of what I used on her from from the big day, so here it is!

Face

-The brushes and eyelash curlers as mentioned above that I cleaned with Sephora Daily Brush Cleaner in between uses.

-Smashbox Photofinish Primer

-Bare Minerals Matte Foundation in Medium

-Physician's Formula Powder Palette Multi-Colored Blush in Blushing Peach

-Bare Minerals All Over Face Color in Faux Tan

-Bare Escentuals Mineral Veil

-Tarte Smooth Operator Amazonian Clay Illuminating Serum

-Urban Decay All Nighter Long Lasting Makeup Setting Spray

Eyes

-Revlon Grow Luscious Waterproof Mascara

-Maybelline Unstoppable Waterproof Eyeliner in espresso

-The darkest, rectangular shadow in Sonia Kashuk's Spring Awakenings Face Palette

Lips

-Revlon Colorstay Ultimate Liquid Lipstick in Prized Peach 065

And now!  Pictures from the festivities!

{disclaimer: I am not naturally this tan. My Tan Towel skepticism proved to be wrong! The color it gives is great!}

 Bachelorette Party Dinner at the Melting Pot

Rehearsal Dinner

 Wedding Day!

Where we got ready.

!!!

Love looks good on these two!  Congratulations to them on finding what makes life's journey worthwhile. I miss everyone so much already.

And I hope you lovely readers have a fantastical July 4th weekend.

Go make shapes in the dark sky with sparklers, it's fun.

I couldda beena contendah

Job interviews are always a little nerve wracking.

It's hard enough to try and avoid saying 'like' every other word, dodge the awkward handshake (how do you look them in the eyes and go for the hand at the same time I ask you), and successfully execute the whole eye contact thing (it's really awkward to look someone in the eye for 30 minutes straight.  It almost becomes a subconscious staring contest).

And as for the makeup.

That part shouldn't be stressful.

Worry more about keeping your hands clam free!

And now, some tips!

If you are interviewing for a job that involves very conservative dress (i.e. a suit or something to that effect), then stick with a very neutral makeup palette. A makeup look that doesn't detract from the overall conservatism of the job appearance but still allows for some polish is your best bet.  Covering up trouble areas with concealer/powder, some mascara (don't forget the eyelash curler!), a touch of blush and some neutral gloss/balm is all you need to land that job, smexi lady.

The Little Black Dress of Makeup

If you are interviewing for a job where you're iffy on how much is too much, but you know the atmosphere is more relaxed and the dress in the work place can be a little more creative, then stick with a palette of neutrals with a little pop of color either in the eyes, cheeks or lips.  This will show your interviewer that you have a little special sauce, and if they wanna see more where that came from, they've gotta hire you!

I wore shades of neutral tawnies and browns and a lilac lip to kick it up a notch. 

If you are interviewing for a job where creativity is welcomed like a college kid welcomes free food, then this is your time to shine with a bold makeup look.  However, keep in mind that you are seeking a job, not looking to getcho grind on at a club, so use discretion.  I think a red lip or a bronze eye would be a tasteful way of showing creativity and self expression through your appearance, but not detracting from your bombass interview.

So to all you job interviewees out there.

Good luck, be yourself, and most importantly, don't trip over your own feet.

When bad makeup happens to good people.

"I should probably throw this out huh?"says one friend of her crusty, smelly mascara.


"Hmm, don't remember ever buying this," says another as she swipes on her blush.


Makeup, just like any other perishable item, has an expiration date.  As I express this to my friends, they tell me surely this can't be!
"But I've been wearing this powder since eighth grade!"


Although I am slightly disturbed by these comments (but really, eighth grade?!), it has inspired me to talk to you all about the shelf life of makeup.

It's not until it runs out, mom (who still owns the lipstick she wore on her wedding day over 24 years ago).




Good practices to use with makeup application:


-Clean Brushes.  Since most products can be used in direct contact with a brush, it is important to the shelf life of makeup to keep the contamination to a minimum.


I love this daily cleaner from Sephora:

Sephora Daily Brush Cleaner


Once every few weeks, I clean my makeup brushes with mild soap and lukewarm water and let them dry overnight.


-Do not leave the makeup containers open longer than necessary. The more you expose them to the air, the faster they will expire.


-Don't getcho fingers in your cosmetics! They have lots of oils that break down makeup.


With that being said...here are some guidelines of long to keep your makeup:

Make up for ever hd invisible cover foundation


Liquid/Cream Foundation:
8 months

Nars Concealer


Concealer:
10 months

Sephora Mineral Loose Powder Foundation


Powder:
1.5 years

Buxom Lash Mascara Special Effects Blue Noir


Mascara:
3 months

YSL Rouge Pur Couture


Lipgloss/Lipstick:
1.5 years

Hello Kitty Kharmmy Kohl eyeliner kit


Eye/Lip Pencils:
If sharpened regularly, can be used until they run out

Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure


Nail Polish:
2 years

Tarte Natural Beauty Cheek Stain


Blush:
 1 year




When ya know it's time to throw:

- Liquids are separating a la italian dressing before it is shaken up.

- Pencil tips are coated white or grey

- It's goopy, clumpy or the consistency has changed

- It smells bad

- The color has changed




Now go inspect your makeup bag e'erybody!






Happy Friday!  Sorry I've been such a slacker on here lately.  I've been a little sickie-but bouncin back!


Don't Call it a Comeback-I've been here for years!
Wait what?
Okay...on that note,goodnight.

It was Ms. Scarlett, in the bedroom, with a pipe

And this is how her lips looked when she committed the crime!

All you need:

Red Lip Liner- I used Nars Velvet Lip Pencil in Cruella (I found it! I found it! I found it under my desk while rearranging my room! Are you confused?  You could read this and this and maybe it will help ya.)

Red Lipstick of the same/similar color- like Jemma Kidd Classic Couture Lip Color in Siren.

A Kleenex!

Translucent Powder- Or if you have any powder on hand like Mineral Power by Maybelline

A makeup brush to apply the powder with- like Ecotools Recyclable Retractable Kabuki Brush

1. Outline your lips with ze liner.

2. Fill in those lippies with the liner

Ho dang!

3. Apply the lipstick over the liner. 

4. Now here goes the money shot that makes this how-to worth while...blot cho dang lips!  Grandmas across the nation are really onto something here.

5. Then, put a kleenex over your lips a-la SARS mask.  Dip your brush in powder and sweep this over your pout.  The absorbancizimic (I'm proud of that made up word) quality of the kleenex and the powder will help take away the lipstick that rubs off easily.

 like onto other people's shirts when you hug them!

 Do you tell people when that happens?  I mean its quite awkward.

6. While you're at it, just put another coat on for good measure.

7.  Blot that baby again.  Now you have 3 layers of red goodness that will last for longtime!

Work it, Miss Scarlet.

Lilac Lippies!

I hope everyone had a good weekend; I spent mine rearranging my dorm room, walking doggies, eating my body weight in hummus, and also BUYING NEW LIPSTICK.


People!  It's Spring!  There is grass underneath that snow! There is skin underneath those jackets!  There is spring makeup to be had! Won't you join me in this excuse to buy new stuff?

The Sephora Collection Lip Attitude Glamor in Lilac Lyric seems like a good place to start.  It's semi sheer and moisturizing, so it's perfect for anyone that is a little color phobic.  More like a tinted lip balm in stick form, it's also great for the coming warm months, as you don't want to wear heavy lip wear when you're sweating all over the place (but that's just me).

I traded the earrings above with the coolest old lady when I was out at dinner on Saturday.  

She gave me cool ones in return