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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Color Blocking Photo Shoot | Duluth, MN Makeup Artist

A few years ago, while admiring all the designers showcasing during Paris Fashion Week, one in particular’s runway makeup caught my eye. Continue reading

Zenith City Indie Wedding Show [Giveaway]

If you’re engaged, living in Duluth, MN, and not living under a rock, hopefully you’ve caught the buzz going on about the first annual Zenith City Indie Wedding Show.  If you HAVEN’T heard of it yet, you’re not too late!  Click the link, take in some of it’s golden-ness, and then come back here for a chance to win free tickets! Continue reading

How to go from Day Makeup to Night | Duluth, MN Makeup Artist

For this photo shoot featuring Brittney as my lovely model I wanted to do something a little different.  I started with a very natural minimal no-makeup look and then transformed it into something a little more dramatic.  I wanted to show how adding a few simple touches to your daytime look you can easily get you out the door for the night looking fierce and ready to have some fun.  Check below to find some how-to’s! Continue reading

Gretchen | Grand Rapids, MN Bridal Makeup

Gretchen is all about bling, purple, and having a good time.  It’s only natural that she decided to get married on New Years Eve!  We decided to go with something between a party and bridal look, incorporating silvers, purples, and a touch of glitter.  What’s even more fun is each member of her bridal party had a unique individual look for the night, what a great way to end the year! Continue reading