Hot Pink Tutorial

So I KNOW this one isn't my best work as far as camera savyness. It is blurry but I can't help but LOVE that it actually shows the true COLOR!!!! SO, what I am thinking is I will practice a bunch, get better and I can still use the camera for close ups. Sorry about the blurry but hope you love the pinks, I do =).

Jen's Must Haves Volume II

This is a request I received from someone asking what my must haves were NOW as opposed to, like, a year ago =). SO, here goes, I am going to be listing things I cannot LIVE without.

#1:

I NEVER go on ANY trip without this magical tube. It enSURES no creasing. I use this under paint pots and the NYX Milk pencil as well!!!! If you do not have this yet, I ask you...WHY???

#2

I have a new love in my life. I thought I was whole before but alas I was proven VERY wrong when my friend showed me this bottle of PeRfEcTiOn!!! Don't think of it as spray tanning (cuz it's not), think of it as foundation for your legs (cuz it IS). You spray it on, rub it in and you have AIRBRUSHED legs!!!!!! Totally flawless!!!! I am, as you know, not great at spraytanning, but this comes off with soap and water, yet resistant to water by itself. It hides bruises, veins, makes you look thinner and more toned, and makes your legs all ONE color!!! I missed a spot one day before going to church, but like if I missed a spot of foundation (ew, never!) you can spray it on your finger and fix the spot. It is FOOLPROOF!!!!!! I will be providing a few pictures on a leg model just as soon as she shaves....hee hee, love ya Megan!!! GO GET THIS!!!! Its about $14.00 at Walgreens and right now if you buy this you get another Sally Hansen product 50% off. You can't LoSe. I bought the medium and light glow. You will NOT be disappointed!!!

#3:

Maybe the reason I won't be having a "must have" for mascara is thanks to these babies. The Ardell Demi Wispies in black. I have said it before and I will say it again,"Lash extensions and serums are SO expensive whereas these bad boys, at a Sally's near you, will run just under $4 and will last you a good month if you are good to them. Practice makes perfect. As soon as you have done this for a week...I may have slept in mine once or twice...EEK! you will be a PRO!!! Just follow my Perfect Lash Tutorial and you can't go wrong!!!

#4:

Wedge, wedge, my beautiful Wedge. I use this color from MAC, no joke, E.V.E.R.Y single day! t is closest to my skin color which makes it a RoCkIn color for contouring and blending in the crease. Can't live without it and neither should YOU!!!

#5:#222 from MAC is the brush that I use THE most often and that I wish I had 10 of. I use it for blending, contouring, outer V work, crease work, under eye smudging. It's an amazing brush and I highly recommend it!!! It is a MAC Pro brush so you need to order it by calling 1-800-866-6464. From what I have been told you do NOT need to be a member but you may not get the Pro discount. This brush is WoRtH it Ladies!!!

#6:

The Coastal Scent 88 matte palette. This, believe it or not, I use every day as well. The dark and lighter brown that corner the bottom black color are my eyebrow colors. You can't beat the $19.99 price and the colors are SO pigmented!!! I also am in LOVE with the yellowish color that is in the first column, 3 down from the white. It is so creamy and natural. The greens are intense, the purples are lavish and the pinks are just plain HOT!!! You could very well find your brow color here, your "wedge", brow bone color. This could be ONE STOP SHOPPING!!!! I haven't tried the shimmer palette but I am satisfied to no END with this one and it still gives me some with shimmer! Visit the website and grab one of your very OwN!!!

#7:

This is Myth from MAC. Isn't that fun to say? I love that this is a lipstick so that it's formulated not to give me those gross inner "rings" around my mouth the way foundation does. If I need to matte out my lips, this is what I use. If I want to create the 3-D lip, this is what I use on the bottom lip in the middle. LOVE pairing it with Girl About Town from MAC and love it for my lips when I do a super smokey eye (whiten those teeth first!). This is a must for ANYONE. It's like the pair of shoes that go with every outfit!!! SO sensible.

#8:

I could not RAVE about this product more!!! My brushes look like NEW after using these guards. I will be getting like 5 more packages! When I clean my brushes and them let them dry, sometimes they bristle and don't look as "sharp" as I'd like them to. Ever since I've had the brush guard (which is in the giveaway!!!) the bristles look like I just bought the brush and took it out of the wrapper. You can dry your brushes in there and put them on when you travel to protect your bristles as they are jumbled up against whatever in your purse. I love how they expand over your brush and yet are nice and snug once you get them into place. Like I said, LOVE them!!! 5 different sizes come in a pkg....my brushes might be fighting over who gets to use one since I don't have enough =). With that said, I will be ordering more tonight HERE =).
So #'s 9 & 10 I couldn't find good enough pictures of but they are BOTH from Mary Kay. Yes, the "Pink Ladies". The eye makeup remover is BOMB!!!! Then the Timewise moisturizer is the best I have used, and I have tried a few ;). 

Those are my must haves at the moment. Who knows what next month will bring =). I think for you Mommies out there, anyONE of these things would be a great gift to ask for!!! Tell me when you get them and what you thought! What are products YOU cannot live without???

Olive Green Eye

Sooooooo I have worn this eye for the last three days. I know, but it's not like I'm wearing the same oUtFiT right??? Anyway, it is super natural, light with just a touch of softness because of the smokey technique. The lip liner that I used from Forever21 is only &2.80!!!!! SO worth it and it lasts all day!!! I got this hat from Forever21 as well and it was only $4!!!!! I happen to love that store =). Pictures coming soon for this look.

Spring Has Sprung

There is something about Spring. The sun starts to peak out from behind cold dark clouds. The grass starts getting greener and life starts popping out just about everywhere. I love to find inspiration from nature and right now is the BEST time to find color. Look at flowers, butterflies, and sunsets. What inspires you color wise? Do a look and send in a picture of how you are welcoming in Spring!!! Melodi requested a springy look and I was inspired, this time, by the 2009 Dior Spring collection.

Starlet Series Kim Kardashian Take 2

Starlet Series Kim Kardashian Take 1

Here is Kim on the cover of a Vegas Mag looking GoRgEoUs!!!!! I have gotten TONS of requests for this diva so here you go!!! =) Although I was inspired by this photo I just used it as "inspiration" and threw in some typical Kim touches, i.e. dramatic smokey liner and glossy nude lips. There will be two more looks I will do of hers so stay tuned!!! Are you guys doing these look? Send 'em IN!!!!!! =)

Products Used:
MAC pencil in Fascinating (white) along top lashline
Kohl's Shadow "Ice"on inner 3/4 of lid (I add more of this in the video calling it "silver")
MAC shadow "Vanilla" on brow bone
MAC pigment in "Melon" just in the center of lid
Coastal Scents Matte 88 Pallette bottom row 2nd from left (I refer to this as the reddish brown color)
Kohl's shadow in "Candied Walnut" over that
THEN to darken that take the 88 Pallette last row 2nd from bottom (SuPeR dark brown) to intensify crease
I use my Wet n Wild black liner to do water line and set that with MAC "Cabon" shadow
To contour I use Wedge from MAC and have NO idea why I keep saying Era!!!!!
MAC blush in "Tippy"
Lash Blast for Mascara
MAC lip liner in "Ginger Root"
MAC lipstick in "Fabby"
MAC lipstick in "Myth" just in the center of the bottom lip
MAC gloss in Viva Glam 6 (Fergie limited edition)
Bronzer is from Nicole Miller

Starlet Series...Penelope Cruz

I can't even tell you how much I aDoRe this look!!!!! The eyes were just stunning and I honestly couldn't stop sneaking glances in the mirror =). Weird, I know, but the eyes are so FIERCE and I did double lashes this time (a first for me). I think I could have done the crease a bit stronger but I am seeing this WAY after the fact. I would suggest deepening the crease with a dark brown, Handwritten by MAC would be great!!! I would love to see some pictures of you guys after you've given it a go!!!

Sham'Rockin Eyes

Here's something for you for good old St. Patty's Day. After I showed it to my friend she was convinced it had to be named your "Get Lucky Look", oh Hollie =). So wear this look on the 17th to avoid getting pinched.....or to GET pinched ; ).

Perfect False Lashes

I am in LOVE with false lashes!!! Here I demonstrate how to get those buggers to stay on without going all "wonky" on ya. I think watching a lot of tutorials has helped me learn how to perfect the art but PRACTICE is key!!!! Keep on practicing and it will be easier than putting on mascara...unless you have problems putting on mascara. If that's the case, think of something else that's easy for ya =).

Smokey Grey & Black

Here is an ultra dramatic black and silver smokey eye. The color that is "in question" from the Kohl's pallette is on the bottom row, 5th from the left. Work it girls!!!!!!

Were It In Color (Indian Bride)

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Thanks Masia for this beautiful picture!!!

Holiday Greens

Merry Christmas!!! Here's a holiday look to rock at a Christmas party =). Have FuN!!!

Christmas Is Coming!!!

So, being married, I know that sometimes our husbands need a little help with what we may want. I know sometimes my hubby gets this panicked look near Christmas Eve and asks for some "alone" time. Out he whisks to the store, frantically calling my mother and all of my friends. I think he's learned, somewhat, that to start earlier in the month is goooooooood....say it with me hunny....gooooooooood!!!! For basic makeup needs I enlisted that same darling husband to help design this Christmas list. These are things that I would ask for if I were just starting out. You can click on the list and print it out and give it to your someone or buy it yourself, be powerful =). It comes out somewhat small so it can be travel size. If you have any questions on what to get from MAC or Sephora please ask. I could go on forever of what to get and what NOT to spend money on! Merry Christmas!!! 

J-Lo/Warm Browns and Golds

LOVE this look!!! It makes me want to grab hot cocoa, my hunny and sit by the fire. It just seemed like an understate sexy look. Made me feel pretty darn cute too when my hubby couldn't stop looking at me, hugging or wanting to cuddle....YAY I MAY STILL HAVE IT LADIES!!!!!!! LOL

Jennifer Lopez

I know we are supposed to be doing soft looks (and that the image above looks like I just ate a bug) but I saw this picture of Jennifer Lopez and LoVeD it!!!! Plus I got booked for a fashion show that day and wanted to look a little dramatic =). The show was AwEsOmE btw and you can see pictures on Facebook at my Doll By Jen page.

Katy Perry #2

Lauren Conrad Tutorial

So glad that I was FiNaLlY able to get to this request. (Singing voice) I looooovvvveeee Lauren Conraaaaad!!!!!! I think she is so stinkin cute and very down to Earth. Her makeup is very simple but the liner can sometimes be tricky and just comes with practice. I'll do another one that isn't so typical of her that I've found. Meaning her makeup wasn't just natural with winged liner...cooomin up!

Smokey Arabic Tutorial

DUO Glue Review

Been along time coming but here are my thoughts on the glue that "everyone" says to use.

Mary Poppins

Practically perfect in every way! Here is Mary Poppins for our third Halloween look. Her lips were more of an orange brown but I wanted to do a more updated look with red. Hope Julie will forgive ; ). Hope you enjoy! A few items of business:

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