Cara | Duluth, MN Bachelorette Makeup Artist

Cara’s big day is quickly coming up and not only am I lucky enough to be her bridal makeup artist but I got to do her makeup for her bachelorette party as well.  Below is info on products used to achieve this look.

Cara Bachelorette makeup

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Giveaway 1.16.13 – 1.18.13 [Urban Decay/Revlon]

Wow, we finally reached 600 followers on Facebook!  To celebrate I will be holding another giveaway consisting of two Revlon ColorStay Overtime Lipstains and One Urban Decay Double-Ended 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil.  More prizes=more winners (3 to be exact!).

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Urban Decay Double-Ended 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil in Whiskey/Zer0

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Favorite Black Eyeliners | Duluth, MN Makeup Artist

Black eyeliner is one of those must-have beauty items for anyone who likes defining and bringing focus to their eyes.  It’s a product that pretty much every brand carries but don’t be fooled into thinking they are all made equal.  If you are on the market for a new favorite, here are my top three black eyeliners.

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Danielle | Duluth, MN Bridal Makeup

Danielle was one of my favorite brides from my 2012 season, she had SO much personality and really had fun with her makeup for her big day.  Below is the look we came up with.  Thanks for being a wonderful client, Danielle!

The finished look!

Face

  • Liquid Foundation [Cargo]
  • 24/7 Concealer Pencil [Urban Decay]
  • “Pearl” Cream Color Base [MAC]
  • “Soft and Gentle” Mineralize Skinfinish [MAC]
  • “Peachtwist” Powder Blush [MAC]

Eyes

  • Shadow Insurance [Too Faced]
  • “Vanilla” Pigment [MAC]
  • “Era” Eyeshadow [MAC]
  • “Wedge” Eyeshadow [MAC]
  • “Satin Taupe” Eyeshadow [MAC]
  • “Blanc Type” Eyeshadow [MAC]
  • “Carbon” Eyeshadow [MAC]
  • “Bourbon” 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil [Urban Decay]
  • Cannonball Mascara [Urban Decay]
  • False Lashes [Ardell]

Lips

  • “Etcetera” Pro Longwear Lip Pencil [MAC]
  • “Unchanging” Pro Longwear Lipcolour [MAC]

Enjoy!

Giveaway Time! 10.10.12 – 10.15.12 [Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion]

I was going through some of my backup supplies last week and I stumbled upon an extra product that I had forgotten I even owned, don’t you love when that happens??  Since I clearly do not need it I thought I would do a little contest for all you amazing people.

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How To Enhance Your Eye Color | Duluth, MN Makeup Artist

One eye trend that is hyped up and sold to the public every few years is the concept of enhancing your natural eye color.  A lot of the time this concept is made out to be overly complex with specific color placement and combinations needed when in reality it all comes down to simple color theory.

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Nautical Styled Shoot: Rachel | Duluth, MN Makeup Artist

Last weekend I collaborated with Vain Salon and Mad Chicken Studio, some of my very favorite talented people in the business, on a creative photo shoot with Rachel as our astounding model.  I had the concept of doing a very summer feeling makeup look featuring nautical inspired details.  This is what I came up with and seeing as it has a prominent “red, white, and blue” color palette I thought no better day to post than the 4th of July, Independence Day.  Below you will find all the products  I used to achieve this nautical/patriotic makeup look.

A quick iPhone capture for you guys.

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Daisy | Duluth, MN Bridal Makeup

Daisy wanted something bronzed, beautiful, and not too dramatic with a pink lip for her big day.  This is the look we came up with together.  Check below for products used to achieve this gorgeous beachey bridal look!

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Too Faced “Lash Injection” Mascara Review | Duluth, MN Makeup Artist

The following is the description Too Faced gives for “Lash Injection” Mascara:

“Our best-selling, extreme-volumizing mascara for a dramatic, false-eyelash effect. Exclusive, waterproof, 3-D formula builds tubes around each lash that fatten and stretch lashes for the look of extensions without the cost or commitment.”

Read below for MY take on this product…

Photo via toofaced.com

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