Favorite Brushes!!

This post is for Abbie!!!

Abbie recently asked me if there are any brushes that I cannot live without and here are my favorites!!!!


From left to right:

1. Lancome's Shadow blending brush. As youtubers call it "fluffy brush" this is the perfect blush to blend your eyeshadow like a master! #17
2. Lancome's Powder brush because it is big and AWESOME! #1
3. Mac Foundation brush #190 Its a staple for anyone's makeup bag and it does not have to be MAC I like Lancome's foundation brush just as much.
4. This brush my boyfriend bought for me and it was recommended by another MAC artist. I LOVE this brush I use it for concealer, primer, sometimes even shadow. It is such a versatile brush it is MAC's large shader brush #252
5. MAC Small angle brush #263 I strongly feel that this is another staple to have for makeup brushes. This is my number one favorite brow brush ever. I have tried other brands but I really like MAC's
6. MAC Large angled contour brush #168 this one is another multi use for me. I use this for blush, contouring, and highlighting. It may not be supposed to be for all of the above, but that's what I use it for :)
7. MAC Flat definer brush #212 I use this for all types of tricks such as cut creases and wings. This is a fun brush to have

The only reason why the first two brushes are not MAC is because I have had bad experience with these two as MAC brushes. I find that the MAC ones shed, which I hate.

Next is honestly the most awesome eye kit ever! Its Sigma's Performance eye kit! This kit is amazing and worth every cent of the $75.00 that it cost. Click the picture for more info on each brush that comes in the kit!

Best Face Forward

Linkedin is a fantastic networking tool especially for people that are in any kind of sales business. With that being said, it is very important to put your best face forward. You want to look professional, you want to look like someone that others would want to do business with.

There are a few key elements for getting your best headshot for your professional profile:

You need good lighting.

A blank wall to take it infront of.

Professional attire.

A clean look; A fresh face is important you don't want to look overdone. Accentuate your best features.

If you want to add flare or something to catch prospective clients eye, throw in a red lip!

 

Also! Don't forget to have an awesome best friend to snap the pic for you! (Preferably the coolest best friend you can find! ha ha) Selfies are great for instagram and facebook but lets keep your LinkedIn as professional as possible.
 

Lastly treat that awesome friend with something delicious to thank her! This is a very important step!

OH! & Don't forget to text her and tell her how fabulous she is and how much you love her :)

Subtle Yet Stunning

 

Sometimes a little bit of the right makeup goes a long way! We kept it simple for this weekends bridal trail, adding flare where necessary. We optimized this bride to be's glow with MAC Soft and Gentle Mineralize skinfinish Paired with MAC's Melba Blush

On the lips she has Urban Decay's 24/7 Glide on lip pencil in Liar Paired with MAC Blankety for the perfect natural pout. Her face has Kat Von D's Lock it foundation with a quick blow over with Dinair airbrush. Her lashes are Red Cherry, and her eye look was created with Kat Von D's True Romance Eyeshadow Palette in Saint. (My bridal go-to!)

Mistletoe Blues

Is your kisser mistletoe ready? Or does winter have you all chapped and peely? Here's something to try! My lips are pretty sensitive to this winter weather, we don't like this season very much. I gave Tarte Maracuja Lip Exfoliant a try and it worked like a charm! I swear this stuff is magic. Normally I will do the Vaseline on my lips trick at night for softer lips but in the winter it just isn’t enough. I highly recommend this witch magic.... I mean, lip exfoliant!

THE DEETS:

Skin-softening scrub that sloughs away dryness and replenishes with pure maracuja oil for lips that are supple, soft and smooth. Whether the weather is hot or cold, this lip pick-me-up gently exfoliates and buffs away dry skin to give lips a fresh start. You'll transform a flaky, lack-luster pout into a healthy hydrated smile using the firmer, brighter, smoother skintuitive properties of pure maracuja oil. Raw sugar granules are suspended in a soothing balmy elixir of antioxidants and vitamin C to act as a natural exfoliator as dead cells that cause lips to chap and crack are softly sloughed away. As the raw sugar exfoliates lips, maracuja oil simultaneously acts as a tall glass of water, promoting hydration, cell recovery and surface rejuvenation for lips that appear noticeably revitalized and fuller. This powerful resurfacing lip scrub exfoliates lips then provides instant hydration - quenching lips with no greasy or filmy feel.

FIRMER: Nutrient-rich essential fatty acids repair & rejuvenate lips
BRIGHTER: Vitamin C helps exfoliate lips for a brighter smile
SMOOTHER: moisture-rich formula replenishes & hydrates lips

Maracuja oil: Rich in essential fatty acids (EFAs) known to replenish, rebuild, and brighten skin; high dose of pure Vitamin C gives the appearance of brighter skin; powerful anti-aging elixir promotes active skin recovery and rejuvenation; maximum hydration quenches dry skin

Dem Browz

Here is my list of favorite little helpers

From left to right:

1. NYX Auto Eyebrow pencil- Fantastically inexpensive and great for Frugal Fannies
2. SEPHORA Retractable Brow Pencil - Waterproof and slim! This brow pencil is the less expensive version of Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz, It just doesn't come in as many colors and the brush at the end isn't as fancy. I like how slim the pencil is, it makes it easier to mimic brow hair.
3. MAC Eyebrows- Current favorite! Very similar to Sephoras Retractable brow pencil. Slim and easy to use.
4. Makeup Forever Aquabrow- This brow liquid is better for gals that are more confident in their application skills! With this you will need a brush: try MAC's #209 brow brush. (<- Fabulous buy) One thing I love about Aqua brow is, it stays put until you wash it off!

Next two products are extras:

1. Benefit's Highbrow pencil- This soft brow highlighting pencil is your instant brow lift! Perfect for all skintones, the linen-pink highlight hue adds a lifted look to the entire eye area. It's never been easier to raise a brow…or two! How to apply: Apply pencil under your brow following the arch. Lightly blend. For more arch appeal, put two dots above the arch & blend
2. Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow gel- It's a clear gel for all hair colors that sets, defines, and holds brows in place all day. I have tried the dupes but I promise they do hold shapeas well or as long.

        

Ho-Ho- Holiday Parties!

There are numerous holiday parties starting this weekend: Here is a makeup idea to try!

Try a light shade of eyeshadow over entire lid, dust a taupe or light brown eyeshadow in your crease only, then apply winged black liner, top with a glitter liner. Throw on some lashes & red lips and WA-LAAA you're ready for your close up under the mistletoe!

Deep Dupe

Get the look for less!

 

Revlon- Va Va Violet $6.99

^ Va Va Violet (from my lovely Cali gurl, Teenie)

 MAC- Cyber $15

samezies.

(You're welcome)