Have you seen my new blog??

So this is where I will be posting all of my makeup photos!  I have a few projects I've been working on and will have new photos up soon!

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SENIOR PHOTOS

MY FAVORITE CLIENTS ARE TEENS, THEY ARE SO MUCH FUN, HAVE GREAT ATTITUDES,  AND NOT TO MENTION THEIR SKIN IS AMAZING!!  FLAWLESS REALLY..
HERE ARE SOME OF MY FAVORITE PHOTOS FROM THE SESSION WITH LISA MAC PHOTOGRAPHY

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MODEL PHOTO SHOOT

MODEL PHOTO SHOOT

I did the makeup for this gorgeous model on her Photo Shoot and here are the products that I used:

MAC Full Coverage Foundation
MAC Translucent Setting Powder
Melba Blush
Hoola Bronzer
NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil (Milk)
Naked Palette on eyes ( Smog, Darkhorse, Half Baked)
MAC Shadows ( Brule, Nylon )
MAC Fascinating Eye Pencil on waterline
Loreal Voluminous
Ardell Lashes 117
MAC Melba Blush
MAC Crème Color Base (Pearl)
LORAC Spotlight (Cheekbones)
MAC Myth Lipstick
MAC Underage Lip gloss
MAC Naked Lip liner

Shots from Photo Shoot- Makeup By Teresa

MAC Full Coverage Foundation

Benefit erase paste

Chocolate Soliel Bronzer

Melba Blush MAC

NYX JEP Milk

Soft Brown, Brun, Satin Taupe, SMut, MAC eyeshadows

Smolder MAC on waterline

Brows Brun MAC

Lorac Spotlight highlight

Naked Liner

Wnw 901b

MAC Sugar Rimmed lgloss

PHOTOSHOOT

These ladies are beautiful!  I was their Makeup Artist for a Photoshoot for a local Photographer that is building his Portfolio for Senior Photos.  Hope to get a link to share of the photos as soon as it becomes available.  I have so much fun making clients over, its such a great feeling to see people feel good about themselves it truly touches me. <3

 Here are some of the products I use in my Kit!

Health Fitness and Weight loss!

Laura Mercier Oil Free Foundation-Review

Here are my thoughts on the Laura Mercier Foundation.  I think this is a great foundation for normal skin.  I have combo normal to oily skin so I'm always on the lookout for a foundation that absorbs oil and is long wearing.  For me this foundation is a very nice foundation for the first few hours and after that it turns into an oily mess.  Its a bit expensive at $42.00.  There are 12 shades.  I am in Sunny Beige.  It comes in a glass bottle and it comes with a pump which is very convenient and very sanitary.  It blends very nicely and consistency is a thin liquid.  I think this is a medium coverage foundation with a satin finish.  It does however take a long time to dry so it feels a little masky on the skin.  When it finally does dry it looks a little cakey in areas, which is why I don't think it would be good for dry skin.  This is not a long wearing foundation.  This foundation has kaolin clay, which is used in most beauty masks, it evens out skin tone and makes me skin look amazing when I take my makeup off which is like having a treatment on your face during the day.  So this foundation is great if you have normal skin, looking for a medium coverage and you are looking to improve the condition of your skin.

HOMECOMING MAKEUP

Products I used for Bayli:

MAC Full coverage foundation NC 35 and NC 30
MAC Prep and Prime Powder
Two Faced Chocolate Soleil Bronzer
MAC Creme Blush Something Special
MAC Dainty Minerlize blush
Lorac Spotlight (highlight)
Eyes:
NYX JEP in Milk and Black
MAC Smut e/s
MAC Satin Taupe e/s
MAC Quarry e/s
MAC Yogurt e/s
MAC Naked Lunch e/s
MAC Smolder eyeliner
MAC Blacktrack fluidline
MAC Coquette e/s brows
Lips:
Coastal Scents lip palette light pink and nude
MAC Dazzleglass Sugar Rimmed



Products I used for Shayden:
MAC Full coverage foundation NC 30 and NC 20
MAC Prep and Prime Powder
Hoola Bronzer
MAC Creme Blush Something Special
MAC Dainty Minerlize blush
 Lorac Spotlight (highlight)
Eyes:
NYX JEP in Milk and Black
MAC Smut e/s
MAC Satin Taupe e/s
MAC Quarry e/s
MAC Yogurt e/s
MAC Naked Lunch e/s
MAC Nylon e/s
MAC White Liner
MAC Charcoal Brown e/s brows
Lips:
MAC lipliner In Synch
Nyx Lipliner Rose
MAC Lipgloss Dazzleglass Rags to Riches 

Fall Fashion Trends 2011

I love Fall! I love all the warm autumn colors and the fresh fall air.  I love the smell of wood burning fire places and fresh rain.  I also love the taste of coffee with a dash of cinnamon or if I'm feeling really fancy a Pumpkin Spice Latte from Starbucks.  I also really love Fall Fashion.  I love wearing Boots!  Here are a few Fall Fashion ideas.  Lime Green:

 Purple Lips:  Goes and Goes by Mac Prolongwear is yummy

 Fall Boots:

 Simply Gorgeous:

 Fall Jackets:

M-A-C Haul

Miu Miu = LOVE!!

MAC PREP+PRIME Line Filler- RAVE

I am in love!! I love this product.  I have super oily shiny t zone and this really keeps my oily t zone OIL FREE and fills in pores and lines to make my skin look Flawless!.  Works awesome as a primer as well to keep my makeup staying put all day!  I haven't tried this all over the face yet but it definately works great to keep the shinies away!  I have tried tons of primers and nothing has even compared to this!!  If you have oily skin you know how important it is to keep that shine away.   Stay Matte!

SIGMA

WNW Silent Treatment Tutorial

MAC HAUL

BATISTE DRY SHAMPOO

MILA KUNIS Makeup Tutorial

Makeup Brush Care- Brush Cleansers

Having a good brush is very important in the application of makeup.  Whether its a higher end (better quality,higher price) brush or a low end (lower quality, less expensive) they can all be good depending on what the purpose is.  I have favorites in low and high end brushes and they serve different purposes.  Proper care of our brushes is also important for maintaining quality as well as the importance of santizing our brushes to eliminate infection or cross contamination when working with clients or on ourselves.  When working with our own brushes we don't always have time to deep clean them after every use and when switching from color to color we don't always have time to wait for them to dry in between.  I recommend deep cleaning your personal brushes every 1 to 2 weeks depending on use.  Here is how I recommend cleaning them.  I start off using a mild cleanser, I like J&J's Baby Shampoo, and pour some in my hand, get the bristles wet with lukewarm water(hot water will damage your brush) paying attention not to get too much water near the ferrule(metal component) and drag your bristles into the cleanser and set aside.  Once I have them all set aside I hold them  with the bristles under the facet and rinse them clean, lightly rubbing them on my hand or between my fingers assuring proper rinsing of the cleanser.  I then pat them dry between a towel.  To assure disinfecting I spray MAC's Brush Cleanser and reshape and lay flat on a dry clean towel and let them air dry.  Don't let them dry in a cup or brush holder, the moisture can get down into the ferrule and cause damage to your brush and make the ferrule loose.  When we don't have time to do a deep cleaning it's important if you want to switch colors or a quick sanitize try MAC's Brush Cleanser or Sonia Kashuk's Brush Cleanser (I recommend doing this every 1 to 2 days).  I like them both very much and both clean really well.  If you are just switching colors and need to clean brush right away I would recommend using the MAC because it dries in seconds.  If you are just cleansing after use and don't plan on using your brushes until the next day I would recommend SK's because it takes alot longer to dry works better for reshaping in my opinion.  One that I would not recommend is the Elf brush cleanser, I know it is inexpensive but it also doesn't get my brushes clean.  It might sanitize to an extent because of the alcohol contect but doesn't remove the makeup from my brushes.  Hope this was helpful.  Now go clean your brushes!! : )

Smokey Kat Eye- Makeup from July Favorites

JULY FAVORITES 2011