Photoshoot: Smokey Silver

Hey Beauty Fanatics!

So, this is the 2nd part of the shoot as promised. This one is a more fun smokey silver look. This smokey eye could even work for the daytime. If you want something more dramatic, you could always add more black to it to deepen the crease and outer v. This would even be great for prom if you still have that coming up.

Here's what I used:

FACE

-Smashbox Photofinish Primer

-Makeup Forever Matte + Liquid Foundation

-Bare Escentuals Tinted Mineral Veil

CHEEKS

-Nars Orgasm Blush

EYES

-Urban Decay Primer Potion

-NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil in Yogurt (Base)

-NYX Silver ES (all over the lid)

-NYX Platinum ES (crease & lower lash line)

-MAC Carbon ES (outer v, crease, & outer 1/3 lash line)

-MAC Vanilla Pigment (inner tear duct area)

-NYX Highlight ES (highlight)

-Loreal Hip Cream Liner in black

-Too Faced Lash Injection Mascara in black

LIPS

-NYX Lipliner in Natural

-MAC Lipglass in Mouthwatering

And that's all folks!

Hope you liked it!

Leilani :P

Photoshoot: Summer Neutral

Hey Beauty Fanatics!

It's been a while!!! But, I'm back. I'm trying really hard to get all the makeup jobs in that I can before school starts, which is why my posts are going slowly. But, I'm trying my best to get the looks out for you. So, thank you for being patient.

This was a shoot that I did. We were going for a very, subtle, summery, neutral look. I didn't have to do much with the model since she's already gorgeous as you'll see. If you don't want to wear too much makeup or just want something that will accentuate in a very subtle way, this is it. This is one part of the shoot that we did. The other will be up very soon. So, please look out for it!

Here's what I used:
FACE

-Smashbox Photo Finish Primer

-Makeup Forever Matte + Liquid Foundation

-Bare Escentuals Tinted Mineral Veil

-Physician's Formula Baked Tan Bronzer

EYES

-Urban Decay Primer Potion

-Physicians Formula Baked Sands Eyeshadow Bronze (all over lid)

-MAC Cocomotion Pigment (all over lid layered on eyeshadow above)

-Physicians Formula Baked Sands Eyeshadow Cream (highlight)

-Random Dark Brown Eyeshadow (used wet to line upper & lower lash lines)

-Too Faced Lash Injection Mascara

Lips

-NYX Lipliner in Natural (to line and fill in lips)

-Bare Escentuals Lips Gloss in Warm Radiance

That's it for an extremely summery, natural glow!

Hope you liked it!

Leilani :P

Graduation Look

Hey Beauty Fanatics!

Here's a graduation look that I did over the weekend. If you keep up with my blog, she should look familiar. Here are some pictures of the beautiful Donna and her beautiful mom. The makeup done on Donna is a simple look that adds natural color to her face. It's not too bare, but not too dramatic. Wanted something that would add just a pop of color. This works especially well with brown eyes. On mom, we also wanted to do a look that was natural and lightened up her eyes. She doesn't usually wear too much makeup so this was perfect for her since it was very neutral.

Here's what I used:

On the graduate
Face

-Clinique Moisture Surge

-Smashbox Photo Finish Primer

-Bare Escentuals Foundation in Tan

-Bare Escentuals Tinted Mineral Veil

Cheeks

-NARS Orgasm Blush

Eyes

-Urban Decay Primer Potion

-NYX Highlight (all over as a base color)

-Physician's Formula Baked Sands ES (lightest color on inner 1/2 of the lid & as highlight)

-Loreal HIP Shadow Duo (purple on outer 1/2 of the lid)

-Loreal HIP Shadow Due (brown in crease)

-Loreal Hip Cream Liner in black

-Estee Lauder Mascara in Black

Lips

-MAC Lipglass in C-Thru

On Mom

Face

-Smashbox Photo Finish Primer

-Revlon Colorstay Liquid Foundation in Natural Tan

-Bare Escentuals Tinted Mineral Veil

Cheeks

-NARS Orgasm Blush

Eyes

-Urban Decay Primer Potion

-NYX ES in Champagne (all over lid)

-MAC Woodwinked (outer v & crease)

-NYX Highlight (highlight)

Hope you liked it!

Leilani :P

Night Teal

Hey Beauty Fanatics!

Things have been so hectic lately, which is why I haven't been able to post as often as I would like to. But, I'm back and I'm going to try to keep the posts coming as often and quickly as I can.

Now to the look! This Night Teal look is one that is great for a night out on the town, a bachelorette party (it's that time again!), or clubbing. It's a more dramatic, colorful look for those of you who love color or are just wanting to try something new. Again, it's a really simple look without a million different colors to have to deal with.

Here we go! Tada...

Here's what I used:

FACE

Clinique Moisture Surge

Smashbox Photo Finish Primer

Revlon Colorstay Liquid Foundation in Natural Tan for Dry/Normal Skin

Bare Escentuals Tinted Mineral Veil

CHEEKS

MAC Mineralized Blush Duo in Love Rock

EYES

Urban Decay Primer Potion

MAC Teal Pigment (all over lid/lower lash line)

MAC Carbon ES (outer v/crease/outer 1/3 lash line)

NYX Highlight ES

Loreal Hip Cream Liner in Black

NYX Rootbeer (brows)

Ardell Demi Wispies

LIPS

NYX Circe Round Lipstick

MAC Love Nectar Lusterglass

Hope you liked it!

Leilani :P

My Website

Hey Beauty Fanatics!

I'm so sorry that it has been a while. I have been involved in so many different projects. I have been getting everything in place for school, which I start in mid June, I've been doing consults for different occasions, helping with end of the year things for the kids, and wait for it....working on getting a website together.

I'm so excited because it will give me a chance to include an online portfolio, my blog, and information about my business and me. That way, I can get the word out to the world. I would like to specialize in weddings, proms, and special occasions. So, my work will reflect that. I have 2 graduations and 2 weddings coming up. As soon as I get those in, I'll post them.

I'm doing my best and working with my cousin to get my website live for everyone to see.

Please let me know what kind of looks you'd like to see so that I can get those posted.

Don't forget to put your NYX order in! 50% OFF!!!!!!!!!! It ends Friday, May 15th. Check out my previous post with the details or go to http://www.cherryculture.com/

Have an amazing weekends!

Leilani :P

Bridal: Judy

Hey Beauty Fanatics!

Hope you all had a good weekend. Today, I got the opportunity to practice doing bridal makeup on my cousin, Judy. It was so much fun doing this with her and getting the chance to catch up, as girls do! This is a neutral bridal look that can be worn for weddings, prom, the office, or whatever your heart desires.

Judy is already so gorgeous, as you can see, so all she needed was a simple, elegant look.

Please be sure to keep checking for more photos at
http://makeupmyeyesportfolio.blogspot.com/

I'm really hoping to do more bridal makeup. I love that doing something like this involves you in one of a person's biggest milestones in life! So, if you or someone you know is a bride-to-be and needs a makeup artist for the wedding or is interested in seeing if they like my work, please tell them about me!!!

I can be reached at leilani@makeupmyeyes.com


Before & After

Judy crackin' up because my husband is telling her to "...act like a tiger...". See, I told you this was lots of fun!!!!!!

Judy looking at her beautiful baby...

What I used:

Face

-Smashbox Photo Finish Primer

-Revlon Colorstay Foundation in Ivory (Combo/Oily Skin)

-Evian Nourishing Face Spray

-Bare Escentuals Tinted Mineral Veil

Cheeks

-NARS Orgasm Blush

Eyes

-UDDP

-MAC Soft Brown (Outer V & Crease)

-MAC Espresso (Outer V & Crease over the Soft Brown)

-MAC Naked Lunch (Lid)

-NYX Cream Cheese (Highlight)

-Urban Decay 24/7 in Zero

-MAC Carbon (over liner)

-Benefit Bad Lash Mascara

-Ardell Demi Wispies Lashes

-Duo Lash Glue in Dark

Lips

-Chapstick

-MAC Plum Lipliner

-MAC

Hope you liked it!

Leilani :P

NYX Anniversary Sale 50% OFF!!!!!!

Hey Beauty Fanatics!

I'm so sorry that this one has to be so quick! But, I thought some of you would ENJOY this! I know I am :)

Cherry Culture is holding an anniversary sale for all NYX cosmetics. How can it get better than this? Use the code below and get 50% off. The sale is through May 15th, but place your order soon to avoid any disappointments with products being sold out. With a sale like this, that is unavoidable.




Things I plan on picking up for myself and my kit:
-Single Eyeshadows (these shadows are so creamy)
-Candy Glitter Liner (for those fun nights out)
-Round Lipsticks
-Jumbo Eyeshadow Pencils
-Powder Blushes
-Brushes (I still have to look through my kit to see what else I could use)

I'm so excited and I just can't hide it. I'm about to lose control and I think I like it!!!!!! (What can I say? I'm a child of the 80's!!!!!!)

Happy Shopping!

Enjoy the rest of your weekend,

Leilani :P