previous photoshoot

Please Excuse my lack of posts my lovely readers. I am a slave to my current job. I am currently employed by Zara, the biggest clothing line in the United States according to some research I did. hahaha. Anyways, I am really going to push myself to try and post during my lunch break or something :p. 

Okayyyy. So my post isn't really on anything special, just a few photos from a photoshoot I did about a month ago. I though I'd share it with you. :)

Soon I will have updates on latest makeup news and ideas I have up my sleeve. Thank you. 

happy holidays xoxo

Homemade Beauty Creations

Heeeeeeeeeey! So I was going over some of my notes and I realized I had so many homemade beauty recipes. I decided to fill you guys in with all these awesome and easy recipes that will help you in so many ways.

Sugar and Honey Scrub

As I mentioned before, a mixture of brown sugar and honey can create a great and well scented scrub that can remove dead skin cells. The amount of ingredients that you want to add is totally up to you depending on what body part you are exfoliating. For a facial exfoliator you want one part honey and two parts sugar. So it is safe to say the ratio of Honey to Sugar is 1:2.

 *If you wish you can substitute the honey for any kind of Oil (e.i. Almond Oil; Olive Oil; Coconut Oil.) Also you can add a Vitamin E pill or baby oil.

Coffee Body Scrub

Coffee body scrub has originally gained fame as a cellulite natural remedy. There is a supposed connection between caffeine and cellulite in that caffeine is able to pull out the fluid that is found between fat cells. By doing so, it decreases the appearance of the dimpled skin leaving it even and smooth.

This is only one variation of the coffee scrub recipe. You can add olive oil to it, egg or only egg white, crack open a Vitamin E pill, or even add oatmeal, sea salt and brown sugar.

This Scrub is AWESOME for morning use. The aroma will instantly wake you and your body up.

2 cups of coffee grounds

1/2 cup sea salt or 1/2 cup of brown sugar

2/3 tablespoon of massage oil (Any plain, cheap massage oil will do). I used Almond body oil.

Eye Makeup Remover

Ran out of your makeup remover towelettes? Try this! Easy and super fast.

1 cup of water

1 1/2 tablespoons of Tear-Free Baby Shampoo

1/8 teaspoon of Baby Oil

 Pour it into a container and store in your vanity. It's Gentle and awesome.

Shake Well before every use !

 

Toning/Tightening Lemon Mask

This mask refreshes your skin and keeps your skin intact. [Makes 1 application]

Juice from 1/2 a lemon (strained)
1 egg white
Beat together the egg white and lemon juice for 3 minutes.
Apply directly to your face, avoiding the eyes.
Leave on for 30 minutes.
Rinse off with warm water.

Tomorrow I will be posting the continuation of homemade recipes. :)

Top Three Skin Care Tips for a Winter Day

It is Snowing in NYC today. I hope this storm is not as bad as Sandy. Here are my top three quick tips for keeping your skin safe and healthy for this type of weather (or any weather at that). 

*** DO NOT FORGET THE USE OF SPF ***

Believe it or not, the sun my not be visible on a cloudy or snowy day, but it's Rays will still affect your skin. Just because summertime is over does not mean your sunscreen has to go away. If sunscreen is just way too much of a heavy product for you make sure your facial moisturizer, foundation, or skin lotion has SPF in it. This is very important. The sun may be a beautiful feature BUT it can cause lots of damage.

*** INVEST IN A GOOD LIP CONDITIONER ***

During the winter our lips become chapped or burned. Avoid all that pain by just simply having a lip Balm/Conditioner at hand. What this does is it LOCKS in moisture to your lips.

*** DO NOT FORGET TO EXFOLIATE ***

I cannot stress this enough. Exfoliate Exfoliate Exfoliate. Exfoliate your face, your body, and your lips. This process will remove all the dead skin cells off your body. I promise you that you will feel like a brand new person after exfoliating. You can create you own homemade exfoliating scrub. Some brown sugar and honey would make a great exfoliating scrub.

What's Your Skin Type?

Hello my lovely readers. Today's post is all about skin types. I'll be giving you tips and tricks to look your best no matter what skin type you have.

DRY SKIN

If you have Dry Skin that means that your skin lacks Oils and tends to flake.

- The best type of foundation would be a liquid or cream based type. 

- Also remember to NEVER use too much powder on Dry Skin.

OILY SKIN

Oily skin means there is an over production of oil in your skin. You most likely always have a shiney T-Zone (forehead, nose, chin). 

- Best thing is to Avoid Alcohol based products and use alcohol-free toners. 

- Primers and Mattifiers are great products to help reduce the oil during Makeup Wear.

- Water-based products work best.

SENSITIVE SKIN

By far the most problematic skin type. Sensitive skin is very fragile and prone to breakouts. This type of skin need special attention because different temperatures, makeup, and atmospheres can cause it to have different effects.

COMBINATION SKIN

Combo skin means you have a mix of two or more skin types. This is the most common skin type. Usually you have a shiney t-zone and dry cheek area. 

- Make sure too use products that are SUITABLE for Combo skin

- More of a moisturizer product for dry areas and alcohol-free toner for Oily areas.

Tips to consider no matter what type of skin you have are to Cleanse; Exfoliate; Toner; and Moisturize. You want to let your pores breath. You want to make sure that all the dead skin on your face is not causing you to break out. Exfoliate at least once a week. I promise you that after exfoliating, your face will feel brand new.

Eye Diagrams to help you Apply eye makeup

Applying eyeshadow is a technical thing when it comes to a Makeup Artist. Eye shapes and sizes vary from person to person which is why it is important for a makeup artist to know what ways they can apply a shadow that will enhance and work well with the client's eyes. Below are some diagrams that will help you figure out what eye shape you have and what techniques to consider while applying your eye makeup.

Eyeshadow TIPS:

- Shimmer shows off wrinkles, so please use less of it.

- Don't forget to BLEND your makeup so that there are no harsh lines.

- Use a Primer/Base to keep the eyeshadow on longer and for better pigmentation (color).

- White eye shadow/eye liner on your inner will help your eye look brighter and help it seem bigger (LOVE THIS!)

The importance of knowing the minimum about makeup

My lovely readers, I apologize for not posting yesterday. I was so busy running around looking for face paint for a party I'm doing in about a week. I did download the blogger app so I will be posting more often, probably even twice in one day. Nevertheless, I was sitting on the super packed train and this lady walks in looking like a hot mess [makeup wise]. I really wanted to stand up and give her my card, but that probably would've came off as rude. Don't get me wrong, she was a lovely girl, but her makeup was a mess. Honestly I believe you can be the prettiest girl and if your makeup is a mess, FORGET ABOUT IT. Her foundation was not her actual tone causing her real skin tone to stand out from under the light foundation. You can tell she was trying to hide a couple pimples on her cheek by apply lots of concealer. Her eyeshadow was creased and the eyebrow powder she used was way off. I know I'm critizing so much but I swear there's a purpose. Anyways, the lesson here is that if you are going to wear makeup just make sure you know the minimum about the stuff you use:

- Know your Foundation Color/Number (Remember that your skin tone changes between seasons)

- Know what eye shadows flatter you the most (If you're scared of color go NEUTRAL)

- Make sure your Brow pencil/powder matches your natural color

- If you want to prevent creasing on your eyelids, consider purchasing a primer. ELF has a great quality eye primer for an extraordinarily cheap price. Urban Decay also has a great set of eye primers.

- If you want to cover acne or pimples the worst thing to possibly do is to cake that area with makeup. The only thing that does is enhance the pimple and make it more obvious. Try dabbing a tiny bit of concealer before applying foundation and then a little after applying foundation.

Had her foundation at the very least match her tone I'm sure I wouldn't be posting this. The foundation is what sets a common ground for the makeup. It evens your face and gives you a flawless finish. I honestly believe that if you have your foundation tone on point, you're good to go.

I hope this helps you and saves you from leaving your house looking like a hot mess (I care about you guys way too much). :)