Naked

Maybe you know maybe you don't but Urban Decay recently released a liquid foundation that was raved about all over the nets.  I'm not one to follow the crowd yet I'm ALWAYS on the pursuit for flawless skin. Now when dealing with foundations I tend get samples and test them out first just to see how my skin responds & get an accurate color match. I've been getting a lot of questions recently as to how I like it? So after testing it out for several weeks these are my pro's & con's so far.

Currently I'm at least a MAC NC30 leaning more towards NC35. & have been testing out Naked 4.0 & 5.0 of which 4.0 seems a tad too light & 5.0 isn't a straight yellow tone foundation. It has some pink which I don't like. 

PROS

-- Extremely lightweight

-- good coverage

-- buildable

-- semi-matte so I don't have to use a powder

CONS

-- claims to be "luminous" but I don't get that look

I'm still on the fence about this foundation which is why I haven't purchased it. But i'm strongly considering it.

Recent looks using Naked foundation....

Have you tried this foundation yet??? Thoughts???

XOXO

BEVERLY

Spring Sorbet

Lets play a game of catch up.  If you follow me on my other social networks you've probably already seen these FOTDs. If not enjoy.  Starting from oldest to newest.

EYES: Mac Vanilla, Electric Coral, & Eyepopping, MUFE #58, Salon Perfect 105 lashes, NYC liquid liner, L'oreal Voluminous

CHEEKS: MAC Spaced Out Blush

LIPS: MAC Orange Tempra lipglass

EYES: Mac Vanilla, Inglot DS463, Matte 361, & DS 473, MUFE #58, NYC liner, BSS lashes, L'oreal Voluminous

CHEEKS: Mac Modern Mandarin, Superb

LIPS: Mac Reel Sexy

EYES: Inglot DS463 & Matte 361 shadows, MAC Cork & Vanilla, NYC liner, BSS lashes

CHEEKS: Mac Superb & Immortal Flower blush

LIPS: Heroine lipstick

EYES: Inglot DS463 eyeshadow, MAC Aquadisiac shadow, NYC liquid liner, Salon Perfect Wispies, L'oreal Voluminous
CHEEKS: Mac Immortal Flower
LIPS: Mac Violetta & Heroine lipstick

EYES: Wet & Wild Brûlée, MAC Pink Vivid & Electric Coral pigments, Shock-a-holic, Eyepopping, Big T shadows, NYC liquid liner, BSS lashes, L'oreal Voluminous

CHEEKS: Ben Nye Iced Gold, MAC Immortal Flower

LIPS: MAC Orange Tempra lipglass

EYES: Urban Decay Naked 1-- Smog& Naked,  Wet & Wild Brûlée, Random BSS lashes from asia, L'oreal Voluminous

CHEEKS: Ben Nye Iced Gold, MAC Modern Mandarin

LIPS: MAC What a Blast lipliner, Korean Kandy lipstick

xOxO

BEVERLY

Nails Done, Hair Done, E'rythang Did ...

 Some girl in my class stopped me today & said "WOW! Your hair & make-up always look great!"

Even tho I have a 8am class Mondays & Tuesdays I still get done up.   There is nothing like having your hair & make-up done to start your day.  I always get questioned about how i do it or why i even bother.  Deep down inside I do it for myself.  I don't have to impress anyone BUT it does give you a certain pep in your walk.  I feel better when I know that i look better.  PLUS I'm a big believer in practicing what you preach.  I get stopped by girls all the time asking for tips & tricks.  If your in the beauty business, like myself,  who is going to take me seriously If I state that I'm a Make-Up Artist & Hairstylist if I don't look it.  I know I'm very picky with who I let near my face & hair,  If you don't look the part your not getting my $$$.

I've been all about simple yet dramatic looks lately.  I'm feeling the cold fall wind & have been all about smokey eyes for a week now.  (WARNING: next FOTD's will be smokey eyes =]) I'm all about sweeping one dramatic color on the lid & a matte skintone highlight to blend it out mascara & liner.  So simple yet gets the point across.  The other day Jess (check out her blog =]!) tweeted a picture where she used sketch on the lid & it looked fab.  I had to try it out this morning.

[NOTE: I DO NOT photoshop my pics although contrary to some peoples belief.  I played around with this picture because the lighting was off but i liked the way it came out.]

Halloween Inspired + Tutorial

I filmed another video GO ME! LOL  I just used colors that remind me of halloween.

PLEASE remember that you don't have to use what I use.  You can use what you have and what works for YOU!

Fall Inspired + Tutorial

Yeah you read right Tutorial!  For YEARS, People have stopped me asking to do Youtube vids even when I wasn't that good.  Fast Forward, I bought a camcorder last month but was hesitant to record as I have no knowledge of this.  Than I Meet Richie Nickle who tells me i have to record mind u, I looked like a HOT FUCKING MESS because It was hot in NYC.  Than like 80 girls are asking me if i'm on youtube.  That being said yesterday I finally recorded but as I was editing something happened.  AGAIN I have no knowledge of this so I was like EHHH.  This morning i tried it again AND this is the result.  I re-did a look that I posted on Specktra last year that people requested.  (If you have a look u want done REQUEST NOW!) 

My Dark Magic

I'm such an old lady, at 23 I don't go out as much like I used to... But on Saturday my friend text me last minute to go out for a drink.  I had no clue how to due my make-up but Lindsey from Pretty as Peaches suggested a smokey teal or smokey purple look. I went with purple being that I had My Dark Magic & Designer Purple Pearlglide that needed love.  AND I busted out these old Rimmel Lashes I bought like years ago!

The Takeover

Its offically fall.  Has been for some days now, but today I got up feeling like it was a red lip kinda day.  Not just any red lip, Ruby Woo was calling out to me.  See me and Ruby Woo go way back.  She was the first MAC lipstick I ever purchased.  Before her I only had clear glosses.  Shows you how daring I was,  My 1st lipstick ever was red.  I had no real clue about undertones and all that jazz back than but I knew it would work.  Where Lady Danger is my spring/summer go to red,  Once the wind blows colder and the leaves start falling, Ruby Woo takes over.

 

P.S.  My giveaway ended today WHOO WHOO!  Thanks for participating!!!! I haven't counted all the votes so i hope to do that tomorrow.  Good Luck to all

You Fancy huh ...

I wish girls wouldn't stare so hard when they see me at 2pm with a full face of make-up, hair done, and dressed LIKE a normal person.  I mean damn I should be staring at them like they're the weird ones looking like they rolled out bed mid afternoon.  Don't Hate, CONGRATULATE! LOL #justsaying

ANYWAYS idk what to call my look today Which I Loved once it was finished =]  It reminds me of the Nars Rajasthan Duo that I was going to buy during the Sephora friends and family sale.  Oh Well I'll get something else instead.  Sorry for the lack of reviews I haven't purchased any make-up lately =/  I'm moving soon so once I get situated in my NEW home which I'm so excited for I'll get back on the ball.  I have so many ideas for my room which I haven't even seen so i'll have to see before I can finalize my design. I'm so excited & I know I'll be happier there =]  My furniture is BLACK so if anyone has any ideas send it over! I'm always open for more ideas!!!

OH and I got a haircut with my mom yesterday.  I like it lots.  I got about 5 inches off so my hair is so healthy right now.  You can't really see it in the pictures as I usually take pictures when my iron is heating up 

Harajuku Barbie ???

So on on my way to class today minding my business when so girl stops me and says my make-up is like Nicki Minaj's.  I guess it was a compliment BUT I don't follow Miss Minaj so I was just like eh!  Nothing against her I do see her make-up and it cute BUT I am no follower.  I've been doing my make-up long before Nicki was relevant.  WHATEVER! I've never seen a look like mine on her

In my head I had a different look but as I was doing it this is what came out...

Peacocky & Undercurrent

I'm like in LOVE with the Kat Von D Memento Mori palette.  I reach for it whenever I have no clue about what I'm trying to do with my make-up.  Saturday was one of those days. I had a party to go to at my best friend's house SB:(@Krislloyd tweet him with any of your fashion questions and such he's give it to you like it is & yes he can because he's been in the industry for several years now working with models & designers =]).  ANYWHO this is the look I came up with using Undercurrent pearlglide as a base which I have NEVER used since I got it!  It's so pretty! and I also pulled out Peacocky Glitter liner <333 I forgot how pretty it was!  OH and my go to lip lately has been Strange Potion & Sweet Tart, I've gotten so many compliments on it.  Def. don't regret purchasing Strange Potion!

P.S.  I kinda recorded this look because i had natural light coming in, to see how it came out I'm gunna play around with it since i have no editing or video knowledge =]

[taken in natural light but the sun was going down]

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My Dark Magic

I did this last friday and meant to post it up but I got hella busy sorry =/ i'm slackin'! Def. not my favorite FOTD but its not bad...  but i'll use My Dark Magic again tomorrow for something different

P.S. i realized after i took pix that i had a brush hair on my face =]

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Hella Sick..

But I looked hella cute today!  Whoop Whoop!!!! Nothing like looking cute to help you feel better.  I have like the worst cold of 2010 & its messing with my asthma.  Me & not being able to breathe = a hella cranky bitch .. yeah i'll admitt it =]  BUT this week the weather is finally feeling like fall so I had to break out one of the 1000000000 cardigans that still had the tags on them waiting to be worn.  Make-up is inspired from my cardigan, purple grey & black.  ID give a rats A** if your not suposed to match your make-up to you clothes... Its obvious i don't follow rules =]

PAUSE 

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Happy New Week

Ahhh!  I think this has serious been the week from hell for me at least .. Its Sunday so I will not dwell on the past and just look to the future =]!  ANYWAYS starting off with pretty make-up from last night.  I was going to post it last night but I was tired when i came home.  I hate going to those parties people have at their home selling something because I honestly don't like costume jewelry. But somehow i can never say NO i feel bad.  I really liked this one statement piece but its was $200... UMMM it had no real stones or gold NOTHING ... no thanks!  To me the jewelry could be found at forever for a fraction of the cost.  Is it wrong that I didn't buy a single item??? Oh Well MOVING ON .... 

 


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Project Recreation: Demi Lovato

I never payed Demi Lovato any mind because she was on Disney, so I just assumed she was Miley Cyrus Pt.2.  Not My Cup Of Tea!  Fast Forward to earlier this week when I went to see her in concert.  I was truly surprised.  She came out actually signing not lip syncing to a pre-recorded track!  Surprising now a days, I know.  But what really got me was her make-up.  I was intrigued because it was such a simple look but it was really pretty to me. 

I had a couple of make-up ideas I've been wanting to do but I decided  on this simple recreation of Demi's look from the other night at the concert.  It could be categorized as a back to school look or even a work look. 

EYES

UDPP

MAC butternutty shadestick

WET & WILD lust palette -- matte vanilla color (lid)

WET & WILD greed palette -- matte beige color (highlight)

MAC Pigments -- Vanilla ( inner corner),  Naked (lower lashline, center of lid)

MAC shadows -- Tet e Tint (crease),  Texture (deepen crease),  Glamour Check (outer crease, lower lashline),  Mulch (layered, outer crease),  Dark Edge (darken outer edge)

L'OREAL lineur intense liquid liner in Carbon Black

URBAN DECAY 24/7 pencil in Zero

LANCOME cils booster

L'OREAL voluminous mascara in Black

COVERGIRL lash blast fusion in Very Black

BROWS

MAYBELLINE define-a-brow in dark brown

Koh Gen Do Concealer Duo in #4

FACE

MAC studio sculpt concealer NC30

MAC select cover-up concealer NC20

BEN NYE banana visage poudre

MUD cosmetics loose powder in Zero (under eye)

MAC msf natural in dark (bronzer)

MAC eversun blush

MAC perfect topping MSF

 

LIPS

concealer/powder

MAC hollywood nights lipstick (blotted)

TIP: want your lipstick to stay on longer???  apply your foundation, concealer & powder to your lips before lipstick/gloss.  It helps to neutralize your lip color and gives a base for the lipstick to adhere to.

LOVE & LIPGLASS

BEVERLY

Good things come to those who wait

My youngest niece Jascenia, but I call her Mimi, had been telling me or months how she wanted to go to this Camp Rock: The Final Jam Concert for months now.  When tickets first went on sale they were $39 for lawn tickets, so I was like OH HELL NO.  Lawn tickets are like nose bleed but worse because u sit on the grass, I can sit on my own grass for free! LOL  I guess they weren't selling out because last week I got wind that there were $10 lawn seats, but being the busy bee that I am I forgot.  My oldest niece was invited by someone the night before the concert that scored $10 lawn seats so I made my way to ticketmaster and was I surprised.  I purchased 2 $10 tickets for INSIDE the arena AND we were in the middle!  SCORE, I had one happy kid!

Anyways I had no idea how to do my make-up so I just threw some colors on & I liked the outcome.  If you've always wanted to wear a bright color but are afraid DEF. pair it up with neutrals & you won't be upset.

EYES

UDPP

SEPHORA jumbo eye pencil in a shimmery white

WET & WILD greed palette - matte beige (highlight)

MAC pigments-- Naked (inner lid, lower lashline), Brash & Bold (lid),  Tea Time (crease)

MAC shadows-- Mulch (outer crease), Poppy Noir (deepen outer crease, lower lashline)

 L'OREAL lineur intense liquid liner in Carbon Black

L'OREAL voluminous mascara in Black

COVERGIRL lashblast fusion in Very Black

URBAN DECAY 24/7 pencil in Zero

BROWS 

MAYBELLINE define-a-brow in Dark Brown

KOH GEN DO concealer in #4

FACE

MAC studio sculpt concealer NC30

MAC select cover-up concealer NC20

BEN NYE banana visage poudre

MUD cosmetics loose powder in Zero (under eye)

MAC msf natural in dark (bronzer)

MAC eversun blush

MAC perfect topping MSF

LIPS

NYX smokey look gloss

MAC sweet tart superglass

The joys of being an Aunt is seeing one happy 6 year old <333

She didn't want ANYTHING but that light stick!  No cookies, ice cream, fries, cotton candy NOTHING 

smiles all around =]

OH EM GEE! the jonas are coming!

 she knew like every word to every song <33

 

LOVE & LIPGLASS <3

BEVERLY