Teal Party Makeup with Glitter

I just love this simple teal makeup look.  It just glams everything up and it won't take you forever to create it.  There are a lot of product involved but the technique is simple.   Here are the easy how to steps:

How to get the look.....
Eyes:  MAC Steamy eyeshadow all over the lid and blended up towards the brow bone.  Start by patting your color in first so that you get a concentrated amount for extra pow!
MAC Kid eyeshadow lightly in the crease to blend out the line and to deepen the crease.
MAC Shroom eyeshadow just under the brow.
MAC Fluideline in Blacktrak for the liner and make it thick and winged out.
Urban Decay 24/7 glide pencil in Graffiti along the lower lash line. 
Top the Graffiti color with MAC Steamy eyeshadow.
MAC Surreal eyeshadow in the inner corner and around the tear duct.
NYX Candy Glitter Liner in Jade along the lower lash line.  Do a few coats to get more sparkle.
Select Lash S42 lashes.

Cheeks: Coastal Scents blush palette- 3rd one from top, a bright pink with a hint of shimmer.

Lips: NYX Mega Shine lip gloss in Dolly Pink.

Where to buy.....
MAC Cosmetics
NYX Cosmetics
Urban Decay
Select Lashes
Coastal Scents

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Photoshoot Exclusive! Natasha, Country Bumkin

Here are picutres from Natasha's Country shoot!  We shot at this great coral in Folsom off of White Rock rd. and I must say, it made these pictures perfect!  Natasha fit the character perfectly and looked amazing!

To get her look:
Apply MAC Paint Pot in Soft Ocre all over the lid and brow bone.
Use MAC Mulch eyeshadow all over the lid and crease and in the lower lash line.
Use black eyeliner only on the upper lid.
Use a rosey blush like in Coastal Scents 10 color blush palette.
Apply a rosey lipstick and gloss like MAC Soar liner and MAC Pro Longwear Lipcolour in For Keeps.
Red Cherry #43 lashes

Photographer: Glory Photo (bottom left) and http://www.ksphotos.com/
Hair: Stacey at http://www.looksharpsalon.com/
Makeup: Michelle Kinkaid

"Smoochies"

Photoshoot Exclusive! Pramita

I have always loved the makeup and colorful style of the Indian Culture.  So when I had the chance to do Pramita's Wedding Day Makeup - I was thrilled!  Her Sari was a beautiful turquoise with so many sparkling elements.  It was a dream come true.  And it certainly helped that she had the most amazing skin and the sweetest personality.

To get Pramita's look:
Start with a base with MAC's Soft Ocre Paint pot all over the lid and brow bone.
Sweep a light turquoise blue eyeshadow in the inner eye towards the middle.  I used a color from the Coastal Scents 88 Satin Palette.
Sweep a medium to darkTurquoise eyeshadow on the outer half of the eye.  Again, I used this color from Coastal Scents.
With a pencil brush draw a defined line in the crease with Scene eyeshadow by MAC, then trace back over it with Black Tied eyeshadow by MAC.  Elongate the appearance of the eye by drawing the line to match up with the end of the eyebrow.
Apply the light turquoise in the inner eye, then the dark on the lower lash line. 
For the cheeks I used NARS Orgasam blush.
Lips is Subculture lip pencil and Cherish lipstick by MAC.  Top with a creamy beige lipgloss.

And that's it!  I love any opportunity to use bright bold colors.  Thank you Pramita!  You looked so so beautiful!

Model: Pramita Din
Photographer: Donna Beck, http://www.donnabeckphotography.com/
Hair: Carrie Bailon - MacDonald
Makeup: Michelle Kinkaid

Video Tutorial - Flower Inspired #1 - Cherry Blossoms

This is the 1st video in a series of Flower Inspired looks.  In this video we use the Cherry Blossom as inspiration.  This look is soft and sweet with some sexiness coming from the full and flirty lashes. 

You will need:
Eye, face, and lip primers
White eyeshadow pencil
Pinky base color
Flesh toned eyeshadow
Shimmery pale pink eyeshadow
Bright pink eyeshadow
Small and Medium eyeshadow brushes
Black eyeliner
False lashes
Blending brush
Pale pink blush
Pale pink lipgloss
Illuminator

Tips:
Use the flesh toned color in the crease only to create a recession in the lid for more depth.
Use a sparkly light pink shadow but make sure it is not too frosty.
Start with a white base to lighten the shadow.
Add a thicker eyeliner line if you are using lashes to hide the lash line.  If you are not using false eyelashes, create a more delicate line of eyeliner.
Pat in a bright satin shade of Pink on the outer V of you eye. 
Keep your cheeks and lips pale to keep with the delicate appearance of the Cherry Blossoms.

Products Used:
MAC Painterly Paint Pot  http://www.maccosmetics.com/
Urban Decay 24/7 eyeliner in white  http://www.ulta.com/
MAC Shade stick in Gracious Me  http://www.maccosmetics.com/
MAC eyeshadow in Kid  http://www.maccosmetics.com/
MAC eyeshadow in Taupless  http://www.maccosmetics.com/
Coastal Scents 88 Color Shimmer Palette  http://www.coastalscents.com/
MAC Fluidline in Blacktrak  http://www.maccosmetics.com/
Red Cherry lashes in #82  http://www.madamemadeline.com/
MAC Strobe Cream  http://www.maccosmetics.com/
Coastal Scents 28 color blush palette  http://www.coastalscents.com/
NYX Mega Shine Lipgloss in Beige  http://www.cherryculture.com/
NYX lipliner in Natural  http://www.cherryculture.com/

Video Tutorial - Spring Green

This video is the last in the BH Cosmetics 120 Color Palette series.  In this video I use palette #1.  The inspiration is the newness of spring like the fresh grass and green leaves.  This palette has an amazing array of colors and a huge variety in each color scheme.  Enjoy the look!

You Will Need:
White eyeliner in a pencil, gel or cream formula
Small fluffy brush
Shimmery bright yellow eyeshadow
Bright green shimmery eyeshadow
Medium sized eyeshadow brush
Matte dark green eyeshadow
Small dome brush
Black green eyeliner
Pencil brush
Large blending brush
Satin white gold eyeshadow
Neutral warm blush
Angled blush brush
Mascara
Neutral lip stain or lip liner
Pale beige lipstick or lip gloss

Tips:
Think of your eye lids in thirds.
Use the white eyeliner as a base to light up the eyeshadow and for added richness and hold.
Keep the insides portion of you lids the lightest to open up the eyes and brighten.
Pat in the middle color (bright green) instead of brushing it in.  You will blend it out later.
Use your outer color in a Matte.  Adding a third shimmery color will over power the look.  That Matte creates a balance in texture.
Using a green black eyeliner keeps with the green theme and pulls all the colors together.  Black can also be used.
When applying eyeshadow to the lower lash line, match what you did on the top on the bottom.
Keep your lips and cheeks in a neutral warm color so that you don't over do the whole look.
Make sure to apply an eye, face and lip primer before application!
When adding a lighter shade of lip gloss on a darker liner or stain with lighten up the lips.

Where to Buy:
BH Cosmetics Palette #1 - http://www.bhcosmetics.com/
White Gel Eyeliner - http://www.coastalscents.com/
MAC Tarnish Eyeliner - http://www.maccosmetics.com/
Blush Palette - http://www.bhcosmetics.com/ or http://www.coastalscents.com/
Cover Girl Lip Stain in Toffe - Drugstores everywhere
NYX Girl's lip gloss in Whipped - http://www.cherryculture.com/
Mary Kay Ultimate Mascara - http://www.marykay.com/