Fashion Shoot Makeup

My friend Lesha asked me to do makeup for a fashion shoot she was doing last week, and of course I agreed! I got to do two different looks on the gorgeous Susannah, and it was easy because she's so lovely. It was really just variations of the same look, but I had a lot of fun staying for the whole shoot and touching her up when she needed it.

She was wearing a pretty flowered strapless dress in this part of the shoot, and Lesha took photos of her outside in a flower garden. So lovely and romantic! I had originally done her dramatic eyes to go with an edgier outfit, but she loved them so I just changed her lip from bright red to hot pink.

Hot Pink lipstick- Sephora Collection Lipstick #01 and Lip Fusion lip plumper
For the last part of the shoot, she changed into a simple black dress and some fire engine red heels, so I flipped her lip color back to the bright red.

Eyes- MAC Silver Ring, Carbon, Jeanius in Stovepipe Black, and Nylon.

Lips- MAC Ruby Woo with Lipglass in Sun Ray on top.

Cheeks- MAC Style Demon

For my makeup, I went matching with my outfit, and did bright green and hot pink.

Eyes- MAC Lucky Green

Lips- Estee Lauder Lipstick in Starlit Pink

Tunic- TJMaxx, Leggings- Forever 21, Sandals- Target, Belt- Forever 21

Nothing New

Nothing is new about this outfit, in that it is all either vintage, thrifted, or discounted. I guess that is the case with most of my outfits, but usually I include at least one Forever 21 item. I wore this to my friend Sarah Jane's board game party, which was a complete blast. Headbandz is my new favorite game!

My eyes were violent red in the above photo, and wouldn't edit out, so I went crazy and added a nebula...hahaha

dress- thrifted, heels- Paris Hilton but acquired from TJMaxx, belt- from another dress, necklaces- vintage

Makeup Look: Fire Fairy

My oldest friend aka basically my sister, Ashley, allowed me to do some dramatic makeup on her the other night. I didn't take pictures as I went, but I did get some shots of the final look. The fiery colors on her tan skin reminded me of a mythical creature, so I went with fire fairy. She has such beautiful skin!

On her eyes- MAC Chrome Yellow, Orange, and the red is from Coastal Scents 120 Palette.
Her lips are MAC Morange, and the blush is Tarte in Tipsy

I added some MAC Pigment in White Gold on top of the blush along her cheekbones, and under her brows for an extra dramatic shimmer.

Cat Eyes and Cameos

I spent the day at the pool a few days ago, and didn't feel like blow drying my hair. I put it into a bun, and right before I went out, pulled it over into a side ponytail. It actually turned out looking more styled than if I had washed and dried it! I matched my outfit around my romantic hairstyle, and called it a day.

all accessories- Forever 21
eyes- light pink from Coastal Scents 120 palette, lips- MAC Pink Plaid
tunic- Forever 21, shorts- Ross, sandals- Rue 21, bag- Target

Makeup Tutorial: Barbie Pink

I decided to do a step-by-step tutorial with pictures this time, as it will be easier to follow :) I might try a video next time, if I don't get too embarrassed!

I started out by applying a primer (Bare Minerals Prime Time) to my entire lid, and letting it dry. I then applied a layer of shimmery light pink eyeshadow, such as MAC Seedy Pearl.

Next, I applied a highly pigmented hot pink shadow (MAC Swish) to my crease, and made sure to deposit the color densely. It looks strange before you blend it, but I promise it will look better. I use MAC #239 eye shader brush for this, and pretty much any eyeshadow application. It's my go-to brush!
Next, I blended the hot pink and light pink shadows thoroughly, adding more light and dark as needed to create a gradient. I also added a off white highlighter under my brow (MAC Nylon). I use MAC #213 fluff brush for highlighting.
I then used a stiff brush, wetted, and matte black shadow to create eyeliner. I prefer MAC #266 small angle brush for eyeliner, and MAC Carbon eyeshadow. You could also use a stick or wet liner, but I prefer the control that the shadow and brush gives me. I also added a very thin black liner along my lower lashline.

To finish the eyes, I applied two coats of mascara on top, and one on the bottom. Maybelline Great Lash is my pick for mascara. Cheap and classic!
I then blended MAC Pro Longwear concealer under my eyes, and MAC Studio Fix foundation on the rest of my face using a foundation brush. I do any wet foundation with my MAC #190 foundation brush. I set the foundation with MAC Mineralize Powder using a MAC #182 buffer brush.
I completed the look with shimmery pink blush (MAC Style Demon) and hot pink-purple lipstick (MAC Pink Plaid).
Kisses and Cupcakes,

Jess

Father's Day

I decided to dress in a cheerful yellow for Father's Day this year. Yellow from head to toe, even my eyes! I had dinner with my dad (of course), half brother, and grandfather. We ate at a hibachi restaurant, which usually I don't prefer, but at least they didn't throw egg down my dress again. Gross.

dress- Ross, heels- Wet Seal, jewelry- Charming Charlie, eyes- MAC Chrome Yellow

Mint Seafoam

My latest color craze is mint/seafoam green. When I find a color I like, I can't resist wearing multiple items in that color. Here, it's the tunic of course, my necklace, and my eyes. I would have taken a picture of my eyeshadow, but it was a tad more bold than I wanted it to be.

Slingblade couldn't resist being in the pictures

tunic- Charlotte Russe, slip- from another dress, belt- Body Central, necklace- acquired at swap party, sandals- Citi Trends, bangle- Rue 21