I am in LOVE with this girl!!! Her name is Kim and she is incredibly talented, reasonably priced and classy (all things I love!) I bought two things from her collection and here is some exciting news!!!!!! Kim is going to be making something CUSTOM as part of my giveaway once we reach 100 followers!!!!! One of you will be the lucky recipient of her gorgeous collection. Which from her site do you love the best? Whooooo’s exciiiiited?????? wish I could win… =)
So I have this dArLiNg friend in Virginia…”Hi Anna!!!” =). She sent me something that I thought needed to be shared. I, myself, have had troubled with self esteem and not fitting in when I was younger especially in Jr. High. I was pushed and made fun of for not being pretty enough and for SURE not wearing the “right” clothes. As Cher says in Clueless, “The wounds of adolescence can take years to heal.” Boy do I EvEr think that’s true. As years have gone by I have learned to accept who I am but of course I still wish I could change a few things….why? Because I see people on magazine covers, on the red carpet and ads on TV. The more I have been working in the industry however, I have been seeing all of the “work” that goes into making them look the way they appear to us. She sent me a video so that you can see the unrealistic touches that are made to make someone look flawless. We all know it’s done but I think seeing the process will help the rest of us give each other a break. I especially love this one named “Evolution” and “Amy” Let me know what you think.
So, do you remember the blog I was making for you? Ya know, the blog that praises all of your accomplishments…you…yes, you sitting there at your computer screen.I feel that since starting this blog we have all been on a journey. Whether you have just joined or were the first, we have all become part of the “Classy Family” and I appreciate you. I am really proud of all the pictures that are sent to me so appropriately the blog address is imsoproud.blogspot.com =). Just click HERE to see all the pictures you have sent after trying a tutorial or to see special guest tutorialists. Also, if you have done one of the tutorials, don’t be afraid to take a picture and send it in!!! I really do LOVE seeing you and hope to see more photos. Thanks Ladies!!!!!
Okay, first and foremost can I PLEASE just share my love affair with cream blush???It is perfect for the summer months, it’s sheer so it doesn’t look like you are wearing loads of make-up and it’s great for a natural look. Rosy sun-kissed look for the beach anyone? The best thing about cream blush is that you don’t need to spend a fortune to get great results!!! It’s as if the rosy glow is coming from underneath your skin. It’s great for older women (“recycled teenagers” as Grammy calls ’em) and those with dry skin. But one little tip from me to you…come closer….closer….dust just a touch of powder blush over it for staying powder. If you use more than a touch….what was the point of using cream? RIGHT?I also love it because it is so multi-purpose. Now, obviously the best use is to give your cheeks that extra glow when you’re feeling washed out but you can also dab some on your lips as a gloss or on your eyelids for eyeshadow.
The two hottest colors of the season are actually rather subdued. Give dark, dramatic colors a rest and get a pretty, feminine look with blush shades and neutral nudes this spring.Sugar Scape tried and tested the best on the market and here are their favorites:
Boot’s 17 range. Their Get Cheeky cream blush is really easy to blend for a fresh natural glow and comes in three different shades to suit your face.
Also in the bargain end of blush is Rimmel’s Mousse Blush, $3.49. Get it at Ulta!!!
It has an air-light formula and comes in two delicious sounding shades (they tried Peach Iced Tea, a peachy tone that is so on trend!). It promises to cool you down while it brightens you up. The water-based formula gives off a cooling sensation designed to keep your face refreshed and soft for at least eight hours. How COOL is that???
Maybelline’s Dream Mousse blush in Dolly pink for $5.98 at Walmart. 
If you like to spend a little more on your make-up then they recommend this Blushcreme, $18.50, from Mac.
MAC artists are the masters when it comes to luxury and this blush is no exception. The luxuriously soft and creamy blush tenderly flushes the cheeks or brings them into full-blown rosy bloom. It blends really well and gives a vibrant, dewy fresh, slightly shiny look to the cheeks. Also in the expensive end of the market is this cream blush. You can find it on Amazon but I haven’t seen it on the Benefit website.
The lightweight-blendable formula dries down to a perfect silky powder finish. Benefit’s sheer cream blushes give cheeks a perky pinch of natural color, there are three shades in the collection but with names like Ooh… Hush! and Shhh!REMEMBER too that till the end of the week Wet N Wild is on sale at Kmart and their blush is GREAT!!!
WHEW…what a list eh? Okay, now that you know of some great products, how does one apply blush and what shade for what look? In my opinion it is all about preference. I would never tell anyone what color NOT to wear but maybe what color and color combo would look best for whatever look they are going for. If you are looking for the most natural blush color for your face there is one fail proof test. Check out your face when you come in from a cold day. Not only will you see your natural color but where to apply it as well.
It’s always a good idea to have complimenting cheek and lip colors. For example, red lipstick and apricot blush might not be the best option. Stick to these matches: Red lipstick: reddish or pink blush. Rose lipstick: rose blush. Pink lipstick: pink blush. Coral or apricot lipstick: peachy toned blush. Brown toned lipstick: bronze shades of blush with the same undertones as the lipstick. I guess, just don’t look like these girls k?
If you are unsure of where to place your blush, smile big to find your natural cheek. Then simply brush on your blush while you are smiling. When you apply your blush, use sweeping upward strokes for flawless application. 
Here is Kim on the cover of a Vegas Mag looking GoRgEoUs!!!!! I have gotten TONS of requests for this diva so here you go!!! =) Although I was inspired by this photo I just used it as “inspiration” and threw in some typical Kim touches, i.e. dramatic smokey liner and glossy nude lips. There will be two more looks I will do of hers so stay tuned!!! Are you guys doing these look? Send ’em IN!!!!!! =)Products Used:
MAC pencil in Fascinating (white) along top lashline
Kohl’s Shadow “Ice”on inner 3/4 of lid (I add more of this in the video calling it “silver”)
MAC shadow “Vanilla” on brow bone
MAC pigment in “Melon” just in the center of lid
Coastal Scents Matte 88 Pallette bottom row 2nd from left (I refer to this as the reddish brown color)
Kohl’s shadow in “Candied Walnut” over that
THEN to darken that take the 88 Pallette last row 2nd from bottom (SuPeR dark brown) to intensify crease
I use my Wet n Wild black liner to do water line and set that with MAC “Cabon” shadow
To contour I use Wedge from MAC and have NO idea why I keep saying Era!!!!!
MAC blush in “Tippy”
Lash Blast for Mascara
MAC lip liner in “Ginger Root”
MAC lipstick in “Fabby”
MAC lipstick in “Myth” just in the center of the bottom lip
MAC gloss in Viva Glam 6 (Fergie limited edition)
Bronzer is from Nicole Miller
Let’s get to shoppin ladies. Kmart is having a sale for the rest of this week on Wet N Wild Cosmetics. Buy one get one FREE!!!!!! You could build up your lipstick supply, get eye pencils galore, I personally LOVE their bronzer, blushes, eye shadows….skies the limit. Go and get em!!! Save your money and STOCK your stash!!!!!!
