Ocean Blue Eyes

Hey Beauty Fanatics!

Okay...here's the 2nd look I got to do. This time, I messed around with blues and silver. Color can be so addicting! But, SO much fun!

I used the same Coastal Scents Palette as in my "Sour Green Apple" eye. So, I'll be describing the colors used in the same way.

http://www.coastalscents.com/cfwebstore/index.cfm/product/1677_122/88-piece-makeup-palette.cfm

What I used:

-UDPP

-NYX Jumbo Pencil in Yogurt (blended all over lid)

-Coastal Scents Palette Blue Col 5, Bottom Row (all over lid/all over lower lash line)

-Coastal Scents Palette Blue Col 6, Row 3 (inner 1/2 lid/inner 1/2 lower lash line)

-Coast Scents Palette Blue Col 6, Row 1 (inner 1/2 lid over previous color/inner 1/2 lid over previous color)

-Coastal Scents Palette Silver Last Col, Top Row (inner corner/tear duct)

-Coastal Scents Palette Cream Col 1, Row 3 (highlight)

-Urban Decay 24/7 in Zero

-Lashblast Mascara in Black

Here are links for all products used:

UDDP, UD 24/7 Liner http://www.sephora.com/

NYX Jumbo Pencil http://www.nyxcosmetics.com/

Eyeshadow Palette http://www.coastalscents.com/

Please comment and let me know what you think.

Leilani :P

Sour Apple Green Eyes

Hey Beauty Fanatics!


Today, I got 2 eye looks in!!!! It was so much fun. I got to play with color, which I usually don't do. But, now I'm more confident in using color! Yay me!


This was is called Sour Apple Green since that's the first thing that came to mind for both my cousin and I when we looked at it. Hope you like it! For this eye, I used a combination of the Coastal Scents 88 Palette (Matte/Shimmer) and my new Sephora Color Play Palette. I apologize in advance for the way that I had to describe the colors used from the Coastal Scents Palette since there aren't any names. I will describe them by column and row.




Here are some shots of the palettes I used:

What I used:

-UDDP

-NYX Jumbo Pencil in Yogurt (blended out all over lid)

-Coastal Scents Palette Green Col 3, Row 5 (all over lid/middle of bottom lashline)

-Coastal Scents Palette Yellow Col 2, Row 2 (inner 2/3 lid/inner 1/2 of bottom lashline)

-Sephora Color Play Palette Yellow (inner corner/tear duct)

-Coastal Scents Palette Cream Col 1, Row 3 (highlight)

-Urban Decay 24/7 in Zero

-Lashblast Mascara

Thanks for checking this out! Please comment and let me know what you think!

Leilani :P

Cherry Garcia Inspired: Red/Brown/Cream

Hey Beauty Fanatics!

I hope you all had a wonderful weekend! My family and I had a really busy one since it was the last weekend of Spring Break for us.

Yay! My first post with a look!!!! I'm trying to get more up as quickly as I can. So, please stay tuned for more.

Anyway, I thought I'd share this Cherry Garcia inspired look with you all. Yes...that's right! I'm talking about the Ben and Jerry's ice cream flavor. Haha! Sounds weird, but I was eating some with my brother-in-law over the weekend and thought it would make a lovely combination of colors. The hubby thought I was so funny!!!! My cousin, Donna, so graciously allowed me to experiment with the look on her! Thanks, Donna! You'll be seeing her a lot since I am really trying to practice more on other people than just do makeup on myself. As you can imagine, it's really different to do so :) I hope you all like it! It was actually really simple. I didn't have to use too many colors.

YUMMY!!!!!!!!

What I used:

Face:

-Clinique Acne Solutions Moisturizer

-Benefit "That Gal" Brightening Face Primer

-MUFE Mat Velvet +

-BE Mineral Veil

-glo minerals "golden" concealer

Cheeks:

-NARS Orgasm Blush (My new favorite blush! Don't know what too me so long to try it, but I'm glad I did!!!)

Eyes:

-UDDP

-MAC Cranberry ES (Lid)

-MAC Mulch ES (Outer V & Crease) My absolute fave brown ES!!!

-MAC MSF Natural Light/Medium (Highlight)

Lips:

-MAC Mouthwatering Lip Glass

And that's it...

Let me know what you think of it!!

Leilani :P

What's in a name?

Hey Beauty Fanatics!

In my opinion, EVERYTHING's in a name. This is the story behind my website/business name....

Before, I start, I just have to tell you that my family is the closest thing to my heart and that they are involved in everything that I do. My husband is not only my best friend and my other half, he is also my #1 fan, as I am his. As I've mentioned before, we are childhood sweethearts, so we've known each other for a very long time and have seen each other through the some of the toughest times in each other's lives. So, I owe this and everything else that I have accomplished to him. He reminds me everyday about how proud he is of me and has never let me stop chasing my dreams. Okay...now I'm all emotional and sobbing with joy! I feel so blessed.

One day, my family and I were in the car on our way to the mall. After thinking that I had settled on not using a "business name" and just using my own name since that would obviously be the most unique, my husband started throwing more names out there to my surprise. We kept going back and forth and really couldn't come up with one that we really liked. My 5-year old daughter joined in our conversation (since at this age, she always has something to say) and started brainstorming. There was a moment of silence, which actually felt like forever and made my heart sink thinking that there really just wasn't anything, and she said "Mommy. What about makeup my eyes". When she said that, my husband and I looked at each other, wide-eyed and completely shocked!!!! As you can imagine, we were also pretty embarrassed as we wondered by WE couldn't think of that. Of course, we didn't put it past her since she is the kid that knew the names of her bones at 4 (she studied with me when I was taking anatomy), and by 5 can tell you about acids, bases, neutrals, and the different kinds cells in our bodies. Ok, I'm done bragging. Haha! I'm her mom, so I think she's just the greatest little thing.

So, back to the name. When we think of names, we want something that reflects us and can be translated into other parts of our lives. For example, when we were thinking of names for our dance team and for our kids, which would be a whole other entry, we thought long and hard for something that relates to us. Makeup My Eyes was so suiting in so many different ways. Personally, I think that a person's eyes can tell you a lot and it's the first thing that I always notice. Also, when you're doing makeup on yourself or on someone else, it can really reflect so many different things. I believe that even if a person was only allowed to put makeup on the eyes, it alone can really change up the look from natural, to playful, to naughty, to playing a particular character. Going back to my love for dance, I always tell my girls that showmanship isn't just about smiling with their mouths. They have to "smile with their eyes". It's really what lights up one's face. Those are just some of the reasons I love eyes. I could go on, but I know you all have things to do.

That's the story behind our name. I thought it would be a fun one to share and hope that you all enjoyed it!

Thanks for your time. Please subscribe!

Leilani :P

MAC & Sephora Haul

Hey Beauty Fanatics!

What a day! I took a trip to MAC and Sephora today with a good friend of mine. She was so sweet as to help me pick out stuff for my kit. By the way, for those of you that are beauty insider members, don't forget to use your 15% off coupon. It expires on April 21st, so hurry in to your closest Sephora or order online. It's a great time to pick up those things you've been holding off on.

Here's what I got from Sephora:

Evian Facial Spray $11 - Pack of 2, Natural Mineral Water, Moisturizes & revitalizes skin, travel size is great for carrying in bag

Urban Decay Primer Potion $16-Eyeshadow Primer, helps eyeshadow colors to stay vibrant, last long, & avoid creasing

Sephora Color Play Pallette $22-Assortment of Spring & Summer Shades, 36 eyeshadows, 12 lip glosses, 3 blushes, bronzer, 3 applicators

Benefit BADgal Lash Mascara (Free Deluxe Sample w/ 100 Beauty Insider Points)-described to be "...full of "BAD-itude!" The rich, sexy formula and oversized brush build thick, beautiful and bodacious lashes.."

Smashbox Original Primer $36-Sephora's best selling face primer, used over moisturizer and under foundation; helps application of foundation to be smooth and help foundation last, contains a blend of vitamins and antioxidants to protect skin while filling in lines and pores

NARS Orgasm Blush $25-Staple in every makeup artist's kit, "...peachy-pink blush, with hints of gold shimmer, is a makeup artist and beauty editor favorite. Made to emulate an, uh hum, afterglow, this universally flattering shade imparts a sexy pink flush...", GOTTA LOVE IT!!!! , pairs well with NARS Laguna Bronzer, said to show up on most skintones

At MAC I got some brushes that I really love to use for myself. As many times as I've tried to find dupes for my MAC brushes, I always end up back at MAC. They seem to just make application and blending so much easier. Anyway, here's what I got:

From Left to Right:

224-Fluffy Blending Brush, I use it to apply/blend color, as a crease brush, contour nose, dust powder on undereye area to set concealer, apply highlight color above cheekbones and to brow area

217-Stiff Blending Brush, I use it to apply/blend color to crease, apply/blend paint pots to lid, I love this brush soooo much, I had to get 2 more!!!!!, this brush works especially well for those with small lids (asian eyes)

187-Stippling Face Brush, I will use it to apply & blend liquid foundation & blush

109-Small Contour Brush, I will use it to contour cheeks, apply highlight, and apply/blend foundation

190-Foundation Brush, I use this to apply foundation & concealer to large areas

As you can imagine, I wanted to buy EVERYTHING in sight at both stores, but I had to control myself and focus on buying stuff to put in my kit. Oooohhhh...that was so hard, but I'm extremely proud of myself! Yay, Leilani!!!!!!

I am so excited to practice using all these fun things on people!!!!!

Let me know what you think about these products and if there are any others that you LOVE and suggest!

Have a fantastic weekend!

Leilani :P

Bobbi Brown Makeup Manual Review

Hey Makeup Fanatics!

I got the Bobbi Brown Makeup Manual today as recommended by some makeup artists that I've been in contact with. I was so excited to read it and actually had time since the hubby's car battery died while we were at Barnes & Noble. So, while we waited for help, I got to read through some of it and the kids read almost every book within reach. That was the life!

Anyway, so far I think it's a great book. It's really basic and breaks down everything. This will be an amazing resource for learning. It says that it's for "Everyone from Beginner to Pro", which is so true! It gives great tips for those that are just starting and provides up-to-date tips for the advanced artists. This is awesome since makeup artists are ALWAYS learning.

It covers everything from techniques for each part of the face to how to get into the business to what every makeup artist should carry in her/his kit to advanced techniques. What I love most is that she has a chapter that focuses on the do's and don'ts of working in different industries, which includes department store counters, bridal, beauty salons, televisions, film, commercials, video, live performances and fashion shows.

I think that every makeup artist should definitely check it out. It retails for $32, but right now, at Barnes & Noble, you can get 20% off and an additional 10% if you have a B&N Membership. There's a better deal online if you are in the market for buying more books. This book is $19.20 at the sale price or $17.28 with a membership plus if you spend more than $25, you get free 3-day shipping. Not too bad, don't you think?

I am really looking forward to reading the rest of it!!!! If you have other books you think I should check out, please comment and let me know. Also, if you do have this book or end up getting it, I would love to hear what you think of it and if there was a particular section that stood out to you.

Hope you find this helpful and are having a great week!

Leilani :P

Help with Building My Starter Makeup Artist Kit

Hey Beauty Fanatics,

Hope your Monday went well! Aside from spending a fun day with the fam during Spring Break, I have been thinking about what items I should get for my kit. I just wanted to show you the eyeshadows and pressed pigments that I have in my collection. Since I'm building my makeup kit, I need some recommendations for eyeshadow colors, foundations (including brands), setting powders, moisturizers, blush, lipsticks, and anything else you all think that I should purchase.

Here's what I have so far for eyeshadows:

Top Row: Naked Pigment, Tan Pigment, Soft Brown, Woodwinked, Cocomotion Pigment

Middle Row: Ricepaper, Chocolate Brown Pigment, Corduroy, Go, Vintage Gold

Bottom Row: Naked Lunch, Vanilla Pigment, Espresso, Mulch, Henna

Top Row: Teal Pigment, Empty, Vex, Empty, Empty

Middle Row: Empty, Stars N Rockets, Cranberry, Mauvement Pigment, Dark Soul Pigment

Bottom Row: Empty, Sketch, Star Violet, Empty, Carbon

Top Row: Next to Nothing, Satin Taupe
Bottom Row: Showstopper, Smoking

Brushes:

MAC 187 (Stippling), 188 (Small Stippling), 190 (Foundation), 109 (Small Contour), 116 (Blush), 129 (Powder/Blush), 239 (Eyeshadow), 217 (Crease/Blending), 219 (Pencil), 224 (Crease/Blending), 226 (Crease/Blending), 242 (Shader)

Coastal Scents Duo Fiber (Stippling), Pink Round Crease Brush, Italian Badger Angle Blush, Sable Blending Brush, Tapered Crease Brush, Pink Angle Taklon Liner

I plan on starting with weddings, graduations, and proms. So, I am thinking that I will probably need to get some matte browns & neutrals for all skintones. Any and all suggestions and tips are greatly appreciated.

I got some great suggestions from Ren of makeupbyrenren, Judy of itsjudytime, and Tiffany of MakeupByTiffanyD, and would love to hear from you! Please comment below.

Thanks,
Leilani :P