Bridal Hair and Makeup

Recently I was hired to do hair and makeup for Carla on her wedding day. She was so excited to get glammed up for her special day and was super happy with the end results. It makes me feel so accomplished when a client loves how everything turns out!

Before:



After:






The hairpiece was actually worn by her grandmother, mother, and now her on all their special days!


Face:
MAC Fix +
MAC Lightful Deep Ultramoisture Creme
MAC Matchmaster 2.0
MUFE Concealer Palette
MAC Mineralize Skin Finish Natural in Medium Plus
MAC Blushbaby Blush
MAC Shroom (highlight on cheeks)
MAC Refined Golden Bronzing Powder


Eyes:
UDPP
MAC Painterly Paint Pot
MAC Vanilla (highlight)
MAC Wedge (crease)
MAC Shroom (lid)
MAC Folie (outer corners)
Stila Smudgepot in Golden Noir
MAC Splashproof Mascara
Red Cherry Lashes


Lips:
MAC Subculture Lip Pencil
MAC Unchanging Pro Longwear Lipcreme
Clear Gloss

FOTD: Crushed Metal Pigments

I've always been a huge fan of MAC's crushed metal pigments. They're super sparkly and totally fit in with the vibe from the Glitter and Ice holiday collection.

I wished the camera could've picked up the glitter better!







Face:
MAC Fix +
Origins Youthtopia Age-correcting serum
Origins Starting Over Age-erasing moisturizer
MAC Vibrancy  Eye
MAC Matchmaster 2.0
MAC Select Sheer Pressed Powder NC25
MAC Refined Golden Bronzing Powder
MAC Hyper Real Warm Rose FX
MAC Gingerly Blush

Eyes:
UDPP
MAC Painterly Paint Pot
Lorac Persuasion (highlight)
MAC Moleskin (crease)
MAC Folie (outer corners)
MAC Seasonal Cool Crushed Metal Pigments (lid)
MAC 3D Gold Glitter (on top of Seasonal Cool)
MAC Powersurge Eye Kohl (lower lashline)
MAC False Lashes Mascara
MAC #7 Lashes

Lips:
MAC Subculture Lip Pencil
MAC Viva Glam Gaga 2 Lipstick
MAC You've Got It Cremesheen Glass

MAC Hyper Real Pressed Powder

So I was at the Cosmetic Company Store the other day and I found MAC's Hyper Real Pressed Powder in Warm Rose FX. I noticed how finely milled the shimmer was and was immediately in love. I am such a highlight/bronzer addict so I had to get it.

Hyper Real has actually been discontinued but for those who used to have it, how do you like it? What do you use it for? I can't wait to use it for tomorrow's look. Yay!

(Flash picked up a bit of the shimmer but it's much prettier in person!)

FOTD: Baby It's Cold Outside

I don't know about you but I'm so ready for the holiday season! I'm ready to pig out and eat all the awesome Thanksgiving food! What's your favorite holiday food? :)

Face:

MAC Fix +

MAC Lightful Deep Ultramoisture 

MAC Matchmaster 2.0

MAC Select Sheer Pressed NC25

MAC Matte Bronze Bronzing Powder

MAC Lightscapade Mineralize Skin Finish

MAC Gingerly Blush

Eyes:

UDPP

MAC Painterly Paint Pot

MAC Lightscapade Mineralize Skin Finish (highlight)

MAC Moleskin (crease)

MAC Folie (outer corners and lower lashline)

MAC Grain (lid)

MAC Graphblack Technakohl Liner

MAC False Lashes Mascara

Red Cherry Lashes

Lips:

MAC Vino Lip Pencil

MAC Diva Lipstick

MAC Pret-a-Papier Lip Glass

Review: MAC Lightful Deep Ultramoisture Creme

MAC Lightful Deep Ultramoisture Creme

1.7 fl. oz.

$38

"Lightweight gel-like cream. Provides a moisture-locking barrier for long-lasting protection. Instantly hydrates the skin for a smoother skin surface, and helps it look more luminous over time."
(source: MAC Cosmetics)

Over the summer, my skin was pretty oily. Nowadays I'm much less oily and have more combination skin. My t-zone usually gets oily first where my cheeks will be pretty normal to dry throughout the day. Since winter is approaching, I've been making sure that my skin stays hydrated and moisturized.


If you've been following my FOTDs for awhile, you'll notice that I used to swear by MAC Oil Control Lotion. I still love Oil Control but in the upcoming colder months, I've opted for MAC Lightful Deep Ultramoisture. I've been test driving Deep Ultramoisture for a good two months now (day and night) and I'm hooked. Let me share with you the many reasons why I love this luxurious cream.

I dislike moisturizers that feel like they just sit on top of my skin. Because this is a gel moisturizer, it absorbs into my skin very quickly. On top of that, the smell of this is so fresh. The Vitamin C ingredient helps brighten and tighten your face. Everytime I use this moisturizer, my skin feels firm and hydrated. *Pats skin*

I noticed that Deep Ultramoisture doesn't cause my face to get more oily. This is a good thing when you wear makeup over it since the makeup won't slide off your skin. At the end of the day, my skin feels better than it has ever felt!

Deep Ultramoisture is part of the MAC Lightful skincare line which honestly doesn't get enough attention. This line is great for all skin types. According to MAC, you will get best results if you use all four products from this line. I've used 3 of the 4 products from Lightful (the serum, cleanser, and moisturizer) and I can't wait to try out the Softening Lotion.

Disclaimer: I purchased this foundation and my reviews are honest, as always.

FOTN: Candy Yum Yum

Remember that bright pink lipstick that was released earlier this year? Candy Yum Yum finally made its debut on Friday night at my friend's birthday party. Let me tell you. I'm in love. I can't believe I didn't bust this out earlier!







Face:
MAC Fix +
MAC Lightful Deep Ultramoisture
MAC Matchmaster 2.0
MAC Select Sheer Pressed NC25
MAC Stunner Blush
MAC Matte Bronze Bronzing Powder
MAC Lightscapade Mineralize Skin Finish

Eyes:
UDPP
MAC Painterly Paint Pot
MAC Vanilla (highlight)
MAC Quite Spoiled (crease)
MAC Russian Blue (outer corners and lower lashline)
MAC Vanilla Pigment (lid)
MAC Blacktrack Fluidline
MAC Graphblack Technakohl Liner
Two Pairs of Red Cherry Lashes

Lips:
MAC Process Magenta Chromagraphic Pencil
MAC Candy Yum Yum

FOTD: She-Zam

This look was inspired by the She-Zam face chart from MAC's Glitter and Ice collection. (Sorry I couldn't find a picture of it online.) Anyway the collection is so fun and girly. I can't wait to create more holiday looks!







Face:
MAC Fix +
MAC Lightful Deep Ultramoisture Cream
MAC Matchmaster 2.0
MAC Studio Fix Powder NC35
MAC Select Cover-Up NW20
MAC Matte Bronze Bronzing Powder
MAC Cubic Blush
MAC Lightscapade Mineralize Skin Finish

Eyes:
UDPP
MAC Painterly Paint Pot
MAC Lightscapade (highlight and inner corners)
MAC Crystal and Copperplate (crease)
MAC Steamy (lid)
MAC Print (deepen crease)
MAC Graphblack Technakohl
Red Cherry 213 Lashes
MAC False Lashes Mascara

Lips:
MAC Creamola Cremestick Liner
MAC Kraft Lipstick
MAC Tunnel of Love Superglass

FOTD: Evil Doll Look for Halloween

I was busy all weekend of Halloween so I didn't get to be creative with my makeup. Finally, on the day of Halloween, I made sure I woke up early enough to do a fun look. I decided to go with an evil doll look. This was so fun to do! I'd love to see all of your Halloween looks so please link me to your site!















Face:
MAC Fix +
MAC Lightful Deep Ultramoisture Cream
MAC Studio Fix Powder NC35
MAC Pink Swoon
MAC Coffee Eye Pencil (freckles)

Eyes:
UDPP
MAC Painterly Paint Pot
MAC Brule (highlight)
CS Hot Pot M08, MAC Hepcat, MAC Blackberry (cut crease)
MAC Bare Study (lid)
MAC Fascinating Eye Kohl (winged out on temple, lower lashline and under eyes)
MAC Gesso (over Fascinating)
MAC Opulash
4 pairs of lashes (wow!!)

Lips:
MAC Nightmoth Lip Pencil
MAC Painterly Paint Pot