Ooops, it's August!

Uh wow, so it's been a month since my last post.  ;)  But there's been lots of fun stuff done lately, so I will have some fun photos up for you.

I think that's been one of my most favourite things about being a makeup artist.  The pictures that I've been a part of making have turned out amazing!

I seriously love how this one came out.  It really was just a matter of everyone's ideas and talents coming together to come up with an amazing shot.

The model had some damaged hair unfortunately, so it made it a bit harder to do anything with a heat appliance.  In the end, we decided that she could do a strong look, so I went and teased out her hair.  She ended up looking like she stuck her finger in a light socket.  But it worked!  I used strong shapes and colours on her eyes as well.  She had clothing that made her look very rock chic.  As well, the photographer used harsh lighting to achieve this effect.

Isn't it great when a single idea can blossom into this?

Gother Chic How To

Gothic Chic

So this was a fun one to do.  ^_^   I love playing with new stuff, and in this I used some new Urban Decay Glide-On shadow pencils I had gotten recently.

Here's the how to:

1) Prep the skin.  I applied some lip balm, a face primer, and an eye primer.
2) Start with the eyes.  I usually start with the eyes when doing a dark eye makeup so clean up is easier afterwards.  Using a creamy black pencil, or a creamy shadow, fill in a half circle shape on the upper eyelid.
3) Layer a black eyeshadow over the top.  For some interesting contrast, add a dark cool-toned purple on the outer third.
4) Run the same creamy black pencil in the waterline and the upper lashline.  Apply it on the under eye as well.  Layer more black eyeshadow on top.
5) Curl lashes and apply lots of black mascara on the bottom and top lashes.
6) Groom the brows and fill in to make a darker look.
7) Apply heavier false lashes.
8) Clean up any fall out.
9) Apply a matte foundation to the rest of the face.  Apply concealer on top.
10) Powder lightly, and lightly contour the cheeks.  No blush is really needed as you want this to be a sharp look.
11) Using a creamy purple pencil, or a purple lip colour, fill in the lips.  Matte down with some powder if necessary.

Done!

Braided Wreath with Side Bun

Braided hair is in right now, so this is an easy way to incorporate the style into a fun and simple updo.  It's great as a bridal style, or even a grad style.  

1)   Make sure your hair is nice a dry before starting.  If your hair is slippery, use some texturizing product, such a dry shampoo, a powder or a spray.

2)  Divide your hair into two sections.  The divide should start from just in front of your ear and travel diagonally to the back of your other ear.  This is where the bun will be.  Clip away the smaller section.

3) In the larger section, start with a small section of hair at the front of your ear.  Braid this section like a french braid.  Begin the braid, and twist each section underneath the old one.  Add additional pieces from each side as you twist a new section underneath.  Braid the section along the head, and aim it along towards the bottom and other side of the section.  Use a hair tie to section to keep the braid in place.  Repeat with the other section.

4) Pin the braids as needed to hold it in place.  If there are loose pieces at the bottom, pin them in.

5) Curl the loose ends of the braids.  Pin the curls into a loose bun.  

6) Once done, spray some hairspray to keep everything in place.

Done!

New Beginnings

So I'm starting new with this blog.  I've decided that it'll be more for bringing you tips and tricks that I've learned as a makeup artist.  I'll also do some how-to's on the looks that I've posted up on my various pages. If you have any questions about anything, feel free to contact me