Archive for January, 2010
Saturday, January 30th, 2010
Yesterday’s look with Stars N’ Rockets and Carbon wasn’t quite a “day look” by any means for most people… but later on I did darken it up and added more eyeliner to take it to a more “night look.”
I added more Carbon in the crease and outer V. Under the lower lash line I used Urban Decay 24/7 Glide On Eye Pencil in Ransom, and did a thin line along the upper lashes as well.
Here’s the updated look:
Little darker, little more dramatic! Ransom blended in beautifully with Stars N’ Rockets, and sure does have lasting power! I love how those particular Urban Decay liners do not smudge or budge!
Tags: Ransom
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Friday, January 29th, 2010
I haven’t used my Blackground paint pot too much, so I brought it out today. MAC Stars N’ Rockets eyeshadow over it looks gorgeous! Usually on it’s own or over a neutral paint pot it’s a very pinky-purple color, but over Blackground the blue duochrome really comes out!
Face
MAC Mineralize loose foundation in Medium
MAC Studio Touch Up Stick Concealer in NW20
MAC Mineralize Skinfinish in Blonde
Eyes
MAC Blackground Paint Pot
MAC Stars N’ Rockets Eyeshadow
MAC Carbon Eyeshadow
MAC Vanilla Eyeshadow
MAC Rite of Spring Eyeshadow
Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil in Zero
MAC Brow Set in Clear
Make Up For Ever Lash Fibers
Make Up For Ever Smoky Lash Mascara
Tags: Blackground, Blonde, Carbon, Rite of Spring, Stars N Rockets, Vanilla, Zero
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Wednesday, January 27th, 2010
Face
MAC Mineralize loose foundation in Medium
MAC Studio Touch Up Stick Concealer in NW20
Mary Kay Mineral Cheek Color in Pink Petals
Eyes
MAC Fresco Rose Paint Pot
MAC Swish Eyeshadow
MAC Contrast Eyeshadow
MAC Pink Freeze Eyeshadow
MAC Shroom Eyeshadow
Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil in Zero
MAC Brow Set in Clear
Make Up For Ever Lash Fibers
Make Up For Ever Smoky Lash Mascara
Tags: Contrast, Fresco Rose, Pink Freeze, Pink Petals, Shroom, Swish, Zero
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Tuesday, January 26th, 2010
Today I was in a rush, and didn’t have time to go through my usual makeup routine of multi eyeshadows, foundation, etc. So here’s my “1 Minute Eyes” look I came up with!
Eyes
MAC Fresco Rose Paint Pot
MAC Vex Eyeshadow
Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil in Zero
Make Up For Ever Lash Fibers
Make Up For Ever Smoky Lash Mascara
Didn’t photograph too well, but it’s a simple and pretty pink-ish look. Just a bit of color to spice up an otherwise boring look! I was thinking how easy it’d be to take something like Contrast, and darken up the outer V, and transform the look, too.
Tags: Fresco Rose, Vex, Zero
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Tuesday, January 26th, 2010
I see this come up time to time on the forums about how a photographer can go about obtaining a MAC Pro Card. Since I have my Pro Card as a photographer, I figure I might as well make up a good post, and maybe google will index it and hopefully my information can help others.
As background, I do mostly freelance photography work. I did work for an automotive lifestyle magazine, that feature cars, events, and models. They also had a troop of models that they used for promotion. Along with the magazine models, I would also do studio shoots with other models.
For the pieces of professional criteria, I submitted:
Personal business card (has full name, job title, email, phone number, and business name
Staff business card from the magazine (listing me as staff photographer, full name, contact info, etc)
Publication Masthead from the magazine (This is the listing of all the staff and credits found in the front pages of a magazine. Here I was listed as a staff photographer and also credited with the cover image)
Resume (I did this for good measure… here is where I explained my detail work with the magazine’s models, and also how I have a home photography studio)
This is more than has to be sent in, but since I was already paying for postage to Canada, I wanted to include as much to help my case as possible.
If I recall correctly, I received my card 1 day shy of 3 weeks after I sent in my application. When two weeks had passed I did call the helpline and inquired if I had been accepted, and they told me that I had. My card arrived a week later in the mail.
So that is how I received my MAC Pro Card as a photographer. Honestly, I wouldn’t think just any photographer will get approved. Publication, I assume, is definitely a boost to getting accepted. I had my doubts I would get accepted, even with my proof of working with models. I would just suggest that one gathers as much supporting criteria that they have.
Hope that helps someone 
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Monday, January 25th, 2010
This was on my list of ones to try… crazier than what I usually would do, but today is laundry day, and what’s neater than crazy eyes for laundry day, right?!
Eyes
MAC Painterly Paint Pot
MAC Chrome Yellow Eyeshadow
MAC One Off Eyeshadow
MAC Electric Eel Eyeshadow
MAC Crystal Avalanche Eyeshadow
MAC Cranberry Eyeshadow
Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eyeshadow in Zero
Make Up For Ever Lash Fibers
Make Up For Ever Smoky Lash Mascara
Painterly applied as a base all over lid. Chrome Yellow applied on inner third of lid. One Off applied in middle of lid. Electric Eel applied to outer third and crease. Crystal Avalanche applied in crease, and under inner half of lower lashes. Cranberry used as a liner for upper and lower lashes. Zero applied to lower waterline.
Tags: Chrome Yellow, Cranberry, Crystal Avalanche, Electric Eel, One Off, Zero
Posted in Blue, Brand, Green, Looks, MAC, Make Up For Ever, Urban Decay, Yellow | Comments Off
Sunday, January 24th, 2010
I only have two from this new release: MAC Red Brick and MAC Atlantic Blue. (Had them for several years) Both use to be pro only colors, but now are available to “normal” MAC stores as part of the permanent line! Woohoo!
MAC Red Brick Eyeshadow
Description: Orange Red (Matte)
MAC Atlantic Blue Eyeshadow
Description: Bright violet blue (Matte)
Swatching procedure: My skin tone is roughly a MAC NW20). Photos are taken in under natural daylight from a window. Product is applied over MAC Painterly paint pot.
Tags: Atlantic Blue, Red Brick
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Saturday, January 23rd, 2010
As much as I use my purple eyeshadows, I have a few that don’t get used as often, so today I brought them out! I also used my liquid foundation today, and wow! I forgot how light it feels, and how great my skin looks with it!
Face
MAC Mineralize Satinfinish SPF 15 Foundation in NW20
MAC Select Sheer / Pressed Powder in NW20
MAC Studio Touch-Up Stick Concealer in NW20
MAC Mineralize Skinfinish in Perfect Topping
Eyes
MAC Painterly Paint Pot
MAC Dovefeather Eyeshadow
MAC Satellite Dreams Eyeshadow
MAC Top Hat Eyeshadow
MAC Vanilla Eyeshadow
MAC Shroom Eyeshadow
MAC Solar White Eyeshadow
Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil in Zero
MAC Brow Set in Clear
Make Up For Ever Lash Fibers
Make Up For Ever Smoky Lash Mascara
Lips
MAC Prized Petal Lipglass
Tags: Dovefeather, Perfect Topping, Prized Petal, Satellite Dreams, Shroom, Solar White, Top Hat, Vanilla
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Saturday, January 23rd, 2010
When I went to grab today’s look off of my camera, I discovered some pics of old looks!
So Ima post them up instead of deleting… details on what exactly was used is a bit hazy, please excuse that
Look for January 13, 2010
Eyes
MAC Painterly Paint Pot
MAC Beautiful Iris Eyeshadow
MAC Mink & Sable Eyeshadow
Maybe MAC Ricepaper Eyeshadow for a highlight? Not totally sure…
Look for January 16, 2010
This is my revisit to the combination of MAC Hypnotizing Eyeshadow and MAC Mulch Eyeshadow. Unfortunately, I can’t remember what else I used 
I hate when this happens!
That’s my catch up post!!
Tags: Beautiful Iris, Hypnotizing, Mink & Sable, Mulch
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Friday, January 22nd, 2010
On another makeup free kick… UGH! I did wear some last week, but didn’t take pictures. I did another variety of my Hypnotizing with Mulch, a bit more smokier. Then just some neutral stuff.
I have no pictures for my look today (it just wasn’t that impressive), but I can give the rundown…
Face
MAC Mineralize loose foundation in Medium
MAC Studio Touch Up Stick Concealer in NW20
MAC Mineralize Skinfinish in Perfect Topping
Eyes
MAC Painterly paint pot
MAC Cosmic eyeshadow
MAC 100 Strokes eyeshadow
MAC Ricepaper eyeshadow
Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil in Zero
Make Up For Ever Lash Fibers
Make Up for Ever Smoky Lash Mascara
Not the biggest fan of 100 Strokes… always comes out a muddy black color. Definitely one of those things that look a lot better in the pan!
I have my eye on Lucky Green eyeshadow that just got re-released. It was funny… people had theirs for sale for $40, and then MAC went and released the eyeshadow again. Sucks to be them! 
Since it’s out permanently now I have time to think about if I want it.
Tags: 100 Strokes, Cosmic, Perfect Topping, Ricepaper, Zero
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Tuesday, January 12th, 2010
Just got the email today from MAC Pro, there’s some new eyeshadow colors!
Winkle a mid-tone cornflower blue (satin)
Sunny Spot a light acid green yellow (matte)
Lucky Green a frosted mid-tone lime (veluxe pearl)
Vibrant Grape a bright magenta violet (satin)
Free To Be a bright true coral (matte)
Also in the email was the news that pro shades Red Brick, Goldenrod, and Atlantic Blue will be available at regular freestanding MAC stores!
Naturally, seeing as I have a purple fetish, Vibrant Grape is calling to me. Free To Be is also appealing. I think I’ll have to see swatches first, though, before rushing off to order anything. Neat to see some new colors that are not limited edition for once!
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Tuesday, January 12th, 2010
Gotta shop that stash and do more stuff with blues!!
Face
MAC Mineralize loose foundation in Medium
MAC Studio Touch Up Stick Concealer in NW20
Mary Kay Mineral Cheek Color in Pink Petals
Eyes
MAC Delft Paint Pot
MAC Aquavert Eyeshadow
MAC Rite of Spring Eyeshadow
MAC Stars ‘N Rockets Eyeshadow
MAC Shroom Eyeshadow
Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil in Zero
MAC Brow Finisher in Clear
MAC Brow Set in Clear
Make Up For Ever Lash Fibers
Make Up For Ever Smoky Lash Mascara
Definitely like this look… not too blue! I think I’ll have to try mixing my blues with other shades to find stuff that’s wearable to me. All blue looks just rub me wrong.
On a side note, I’ve been at this blog for over a year now! Yay! And WOW, I’ve come a LONG way in application technique/blending/etc! It’s so nice to be able to look back and see improvement Which is exactly why I started this blog, because I wanted to document my looks and see improvement, and perhaps help a few others along the way
Tags: Aquavert, Delft, Pink Petals, Rite of Spring, Shroom, Stars N Rockets, Zero
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Tuesday, January 12th, 2010
Look for January 11, 2010… I <3 it.
Face
MAC Mineralize loose foundation in Medium
MAC Studio Touch Up Stick Concealer in NW20
MAC Mineralize Skinfinish in Redhead
Eyes
MAC Fresco Rose Paint Pot
MAC Sushi Flower Eyeshadow
MAC Off The Page Eyeshadow
MAC Orange Eyeshadow
MAC Shroom Eyeshadow
Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil in Zero
MAC Brow Finisher in Clear
Make Up For Ever Lash Fibers
Make Up For Ever Smoky Lash Mascara
Lips
MAC Nice to be Nice Lipglass
Tags: Fresco Rose, Nice to be Nice, Off The Page, Orange, Redhead, Shroom, Sushi Flower, Zero
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Sunday, January 10th, 2010
OK, I couldn’t take not wearing any makeup any longer! I have nothing planned today except for some working out, but I just had to do a look So here’s something tropical (tropical to me at least)… to remind me that winter won’t last forever
Face
MAC Studio Touch Up Stick Concealer in NW20
Eyes
MAC Painterly paint pot
MAC Aquadisiac eyeshadow
MAC Swimming eyeshadow
MAC Parrot eyeshadow
MAC Vanilla eyeshadow
MAC Cloudbound eyeshadow
MAC Auto-de-blu Technakohl Liner
Make Up For Ever Lash Fibers
Make Up For Ever Smoky Lash Mascara
I don’t do very many teal/blue looks… I guess because they don’t come off as being very wearable… but I definitely like today’s look! It’s fun and playful and doesn’t scream “crazy old lady blue eyeshadow.” Glad I finally gave it a try, and maybe I can try to work in more colorful looks. Neutrals can get so drab
Tags: Aquadisiac, Auto-de-blu, Cloudbound, Parrot, Swimming, Vanilla
Posted in Blue, Brand, Looks, MAC, Make Up For Ever, Teal | 1 Comment »
Saturday, January 9th, 2010
I haven’t worn makeup since New Year’s… ARGH! Kind of in a rut… so I figured I’d keep things going with a small review
Ohhhh… moisturizers. I never even owned one until last year! Definitely not my thing, but since I live in a really dry climate, it’s been a necessary product. My usual moisturizer is MAC Studio Moisture Fix with SPF, but it began struggling to keep up with dryness this winter. Wanting to stick with MAC, I decided to give Studio Moisture Cream a try.
Initial worries: My skin is weird. It gets pissed off if I use new products on it, usually in the form of breakouts. And who wants that?! But my cheeks and area between my eyebrows are so dry this time of year, I had to make a switch…
So how has my skin been doing? Well, I have gotten some breakouts. Therefore, I’ve been trying to use this product only on the dry areas, and leaving it off of the areas where I get breakouts (forehead, chin mostly). This seemed to help a lot. But then I started tanning again (sorry, can’t do the pale thing…) and I slathered this product all over my face, and I got about 5 breakouts… forehead and upper lip. Yuck! However, I am not sure if it’s due to Studio Moisture Cream, or because I used my Studio Moisture Fix before tanning because it has sunscreen in it… maybe my skin just doesn’t like two different products being used?
On the dry areas it does wonders! No more peeling showing up in a few hours after use! So Studio Moisture Cream does what it’s suppose to on dry areas!
The product itself is pretty dreamy. Doesn’t take much to get the job done! I purchased it in mid-December, and I’m still just using what was stuck to the inner lid. It doesn’t apply heavy, but I “feel” it on my face more than the Studio Moisture Fix. Biggest downside is the lack of sun protection in it. Even though my foundation has SPF, I don’t always use foundation.
So overall… definitely this will be my winter moisturizer. I will be switching back to Studio Moisture Fix once winter is over. The product does what I ask it to, and I can’t really fault it for causing some breakouts because I knew going in that my skin responds funky to new products.
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Wednesday, January 6th, 2010
Whew, what a long name for an eyeshadow!
I have this up for swap on MUA and someone requested photos so I decided it was a good time to grab a swatch of it as well, and just post it all up on here.
I don’t think this eyeshadow is still sold, I bought it quite awhile ago and hardly ever used it.
Sephora Colorful Mono Chrome N°04 Eyeshadow
Description: I would describe it as a teal that reflects some green and gold. Unfortunately I cannot find the official color description Sephora’s description of Colorful Mono eyeshadows: “Sephora Mono Eyeshadow has the perfect, high-payoff combination of brilliant color, an easy-blending formula, and endless versatility that will revolutionize your eye-makeup outlook and deliver show-stopping effects. This expert formula comes in three fabulous finishes: matte, glittering, and metallic shimmer. Apply your color dry for a natural vibe or dampen your brush and apply wet for an all-out sophisticated stare. Let inspiration be your guide and watch your makeup go from everyday to extraordinary.”
Swatching Procedure: Product and swatch pictures taken under “natural light bulbs” which mimic natural dayling. Skin tone is roughly a MAC NW20, and product was applied over MAC Painterly paint pot.
Tags: Chrome N04
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Monday, January 4th, 2010
So I’ve been a bit behind on updating!! I have two looks to post… unfortunately I didn’t get pictures of my New Year’s Eve look… but it was just my typical smokey purple eye look, just a bit heavier than usual. Also did a few neutral looks without pictures…
Look for December 28, 2009
Face
MAC Mineralize loose foundation in Medium
MAC Studio Touch Up Stick Concealer in NW20
MAC Mineralize Skinfinish in Perfect Topping
Eyes
MAC Painterly paint pot
MAC Vex eyeshadow
MAC Mink & Sable eyeshadow
MAC Greensmoke eyeshadow
MAC Shroom eyeshadow
Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil in Zero
MAC Brow Finisher in Clear
Make Up For Ever Lash Fibers
Make Up For Ever Smoky Lash Mascara
Look for January 3, 2010
Face
MAC Mineralize loose foundation in Medium
MAC Studio Touch Up Stick Concealer in NW20
MAC Powder Blush in Prism
Eyes
MAC Dreammaker eyeshadow
MAC Smoke & Diamonds eyeshadow
MAC Glamour Check eyeshadow
MAC Ricepaper eyeshadow
Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil in Zero
MAC Brow Finisher in Clear
MAC Brow Set in Clear
Make Up For Ever Lash Fibers
Make Up For Ever Smoky Lash Mascara
Whew, all caught up with stuff I had on my camera!
Tags: Dreammaker, Glamour Check, Greensmoke, Mink & Sable, Perfect Topping, Prism, Ricepaper, Shroom, Smoke & Diamonds, Vex, Zero
Posted in Brand, Green, Looks, MAC, Make Up For Ever, Neutral/Brown, Urban Decay | Comments Off