So excited to share this with you today. I have been having so much…maybe too much fun perfecting this technique on myself and others. Don’t you just love makeup and learning? I am by far not the best makeup artist out there and know that I still have so much to learn and to master. I am NOT, however, going to let that stand in my way of having fun with it and sharing it with you. I hope you like this and that you try it out sometime. Maybe for a big Valentines date maybe???Connect with me on IG (where I am most of the time) and Periscope (haven’t done it yet cuz I’m scared but I’m ON there @classycozmetics) and tell me what you think!
I used the Fergie Wet ‘n’ Wild quad in Desert Festival found here
Red Cherry Lashes found here
Eyebrows are Anastasia Dipbrow in Chocolate found here
Mac Powerpoint Pencil in Stubborn Brown found here
I am SO happy to be back and making videos!!! I think I might like doing it this way even more…shorter videos, more specific in nature and make a lot more. This first one that I filmed today was all about the eyes. I wanted to take it back to some drugstore product with this Wet ‘n’ Wild eye. I know that it will look a tooooon better with all the “pieces” put together and that’s why I am giving you pics of the end result. Trust the process ladies ; D. I did use my Red Cherry lashes from Eyelashes Unlimited (loooooove these!!!) and I feel they complimented the eye and the strong brow so well. A few tips!
Start small and build. It’s easier to add more than to start big and try to take away.These are vibrant colors and you could be crying it all off if you aren’t careful lol.
Blend blend blend! These colors are so beautiful and they compliment each other so well, just make sure to blend them. I love it when a company has taken out the guess work and have paired colors together for you.
Have fun and experiment. Try to create shapes that you feel compliment your eye instead of what someone is telling you. You can always use concealer on the outer edges to fix any mess ups, just go crazy and see what you love ; ).
Do your eyes first! These colors are pigmented and will have some fall out. It’s so much easier to get your eyes done first, brush away or clean off under your eyes then go in and do your whole face.
Have so much fun with this and follow me on IG and FB for updates on more looks, tips and tricks.
I have been obsessed lately with bold lips. Let’s be honest, when have I NOT enjoyed a good strong lip? lol This time it’s a touch different because I am throwing eyeshadow into the mix. Lately I have been wearing the same. exact. eyeshadow. every day! Have you been in that rut? It doesn’t look bad, I actually love it….but all the fun eyeshadows I have are practically screaming at me,”Why the JUNK did you buy me if you’re not even going to wear me???”
Well, I have decided to no longer dismiss their cries. I have found that a simple dap of a sparkly, metallic eyeshadow on the lower lip adds a TON of drama and intrigue…and I LOVE it!!! This lip has been my go to as of late. Isn’t it stunning? Its a concoction of different brands that I have grown to adore.
First, I used Kat Von D Everlasting Liquid Lipstick in “Bachelorette” (that’s right, no liner!). Her formula is amazingly silky and then dries super matte. There’s a reason her line of makeup is the fasted growing line out there right now (it even surpassed Bare Minerals). It can be drying, as most lasting lipsticks are, but I use either olive oil or coconut oil to remove it and enjoy the moisture those products give my lips.
I also have become a huge fan of Bite lip balm which is super thick and moisturizing.
I digress…the next step is the take Dose Of Colors Lasting Lipstick in “Berry Me” and somewhat line the lips and fill in the outer corners to deepen up “Bachelorette”.
WHILE IT’S STILL SOMEWHAT WET take MAC eyeshadow in “Goldmine” and dab a bit onto your lower lip. This has and will open up a whole new WORLD of possibilities!!! What color combos are you going to try? Pink, orange, the amazing new blue lippies that are out there??? Holler!!! =)
I don’t know what it is about red lips, but to me, they scream SEXY!!! They are girl power in lipstick form and I LOVE them!!!!! There are so many amazing tips and tricks to applying the perfect red lipstick and I want to share. How to keep it on all night long…well almost ;), how to keep it from traveling up into your skin etc. Enjoy enjoy ladies. MUAH!!!!!
I am always up for a challenge and as a makeup artist I face many. Most of the time, I face myths about makeup and the number one I hear is…..”I can’t wear red lipstick.” (insert record scratching) What? Really? But….that is CrAzY talk!!!!! Ladies, I am here to tell you that every single woman in the world can wear red (did you hear the collective gasp?). Yes, a bold statement but a true one. Having said this, however, you must know that not all reds are created equal. Not every one will have the desired affect so you must go into that drug/department store armed, armed to the TEETH with proper information. Remember that my fav makeup artist Kevyn Aucoin said,
“There are no rules to make up”
SO true!!! So take all of these hint, tips and tricks as guidelines. Not iron clad rules. If a suggestion doesn’t work for you, then don’t do it…period! Be comfortable and be YOU!
Let’s get right to it. As I mentioned before, not all shades of red will look great on every skin tone. Also our skin color changes with every season so instead of matching your skin color to a red, we want to find your natural undertone and match THAT to a red lipstick. The way I try to find out if someone is cool or warm, is if you look better in silver jewelry and pure white clothing, you are most likely cool. If you look better in gold jewelry and cream clothing, you are warm. With skin changing color from summer to winter you can slightly change your red lipstick but the undertones will stay the same.
For those lovely ladies PINK/COOL undertones (think Sandra Bullock, Evan Rachel Wood, Kate Bosworth) you want to reach for blue-based reds. Yes, blue. They will work harmoniously with your rosy skin and will warm up your face. Added bonus? They can make your teeth look super white! Neutral divas can also wear blue based reds (since they can pull off almost any red…..luckies) but it won’t be their best match. Love how Sandra wears her blue red, muah!
And don’t be afraid to reach for a red that has a slight orange in it too. Look at how Kate rocks her sliiiiiightly orange toned lip. I wouldn’t recommend going more orange than this though.
Keep in mind, there is such thing as being fair skinned with yellow undertones (think Sandra Oh). If that is you, keep reading. This was for fair skinned gals with cool/pink undertones.
For those of you that have a more MEDIUM SKIN with neutral undertones, luuuuuuucky YOU!!! (think Alyssa Milano, Jesinta Campbell *below*, Lauren Conrad) You really can wear almost any red out there. The BEST reds that will compliment you are the true/natural reds. Think fire engine red, as red as you can GET red! This type of red is also AMAZING on brunettes that have more fair skin in the winter time. Also be sure to experiment with all the lovely wine colored reds out there as well!
For those lovelies with WARMER OLIVE/COCO skin (think Kim Kardashian, Penelope Cruz, and Zoe Saldana, ) with golden undertones, listen up! You too can wear almost anything out there. Yellow undertones can sometimes look sallow and the warm, orangey tones in these shades of red play on said yellow and brighten the warmer complexion. But the same can be said of the blue-reds. Deeper wine tones look stunning and corals? I mean come ON!!! Pink/reds can look amazing with those of you that have this complexion and green eyes.
Put all other reds mentioned in your makeup bag, including these:
(I love using this to deepen the corners of a bright red)
For those of you with DARKER SKIN tones, orangey red, corals etc. will look amazing on those that have a warmer undertone (Iman, Kelly Rowland, Angela Bassett). If you are going to be this bold with this much contrast you must commit! Wear it with confidence and a big smile! Wearing more cool blue-red can definitely work if cooler toned makeup is carried throughout the rest of the face for those with a somewhat warmer undertone but is better suited to those with cooler tones (think Alek Wek, Viola Davis) who also look stunning in plumy red shades. Finding the perfect deep red, maroon or burgundy (whether blue or yellow based) will look fantastic and creamy against your dark skin.
And just to give you even MORE options…here are neutral reds (aren’t 100% warm or cool) that compliment almost ever skin tone and also look different on everyone!
Revlon’s Super Lustrous Lipstick in Fire & Ice (looks orange-red on warm skin and pinkish-red on cool skin not to mention it’s been around since 1952 and was a fav of Elizabeth Taylor)
If you are still having a hard time knowing what red is right for you or you need help knowing what skin tone you have Boots has an awesome page that can help you. Just click here and you’ll be on your way to the perfect red lip. Stay tuned as we get even closer to Valentines Day for more tricks of the trade with tricky red lips. Muah!!!
Here it is here it is!!!!! The zombie look. I got so many comments on this via IG that I was sooooo excited to get it uploaded finally. How are all of your Halloween costumes coming? Are you going to enter into the contest? I have had a few but I am expecting a LOT more from you guys!!! I don’t care if it’s a simple kitty cat nose. I want to see your adorable faces!!! Sheryl, get all those gals in Texas to enter. You too Danielle!!! Jess, I want to see you and all your makeup artist friends showin me the skillz! Codi? Where you at girl? I love you all and want to see some looks! K, done with exclamation points…for now lol. Here’s the link for the contest rules. Here’s the how to for Hungry Zombie. I think I shall name her Petunia.
I am not really a horror type of gal come Halloween but I have the need to practice. I’ve just been hired to be on a team of makeup artists doing a huge company party at Adobe’s headquarters. SO excited and SO knowing some of the people will be more “horror” than me lol. So here is to learning new things and actually having a blast freaking people out!!! This one uses very basic tools and is super quick. Grab your liquid latex and some toilet paper (you heard right) and follow along!!!
Silly little video I thought you guys might giggle at, nay, laugh heartily. My mouth was all kinds of numb on one side so I thought…lipstick video!!!!! LOL Enjoy!
