Friday, October 7, 2011

Fall into Gorgeous Makeup

Fall is here. I love October! Not just b/c of my birthday, but b/c I love fall/winter clothing a lot more than summer. That's just me.
So as you're switching from your summer frocks to your comfy sweaters, knee-highs boots and funky designer tights DON'T forget to switch out your makeup for fall.

There are some great collections from Bobbi Brown to Coastal Scents.
Bobbi Brown has a fall collection called Marrakesh Chic inspired by Morocco with deep matte browns and shimmery purples.http://www.bobbibrowncosmetics.com/learn/marrakesh_...Perfect for smokey eyes.

Speaking of smokey eyes, MAC has a great Eye Shadow palette (with 4 shadows) called Parlor Smoke (LOVE!) http://www.maccosmetics.com/product/6840/17344/Eye-Shadow-x4-Parlor-Smoke/index.tmpl ... Cost $38 (40% off w/ your MAC Pro Discount card)

I can't forget about Coastal Scents. This is my go to spot for inexpensive highly pigmented eye shadow palettes. Fall Festival is a 12 shadow palette filled with awesome autumn colors from brown, deep reds, greens and orange. Cost $21.95!

My last little find is NYX Cosmetics Haute Jersey Leopard Couture Palette. It has 24 amazing shimmery shadows that can take you from fall to spring, from day to night. The palette also includes blush, bronzer and lip gloss for $25! (30% off w/ your Professional Discount)

As always please post comments or contact me at bhmakeup1@gmail.com if you have makeup questions.


Happy makeup shopping!

Wednesday, September 7, 2011

Make it Funky




As promised, here is my "funky" slightly neurotic look for the day. I added a little hair to the mix too! lol
I was thinking about sprite, then the West Indian Day Parade was being covered on tv and this is what I came up with... a little different than what I normally do, but hey I'm an artist and sometimes you have to draw outside of the box.

Products used:
MAC Studio Fix Pressed Powder (NW45)
MAC Studio Fix Concealer (NW45)
MAC Paint Pot in Groundwork
NYX Jumbo Pencil in Milk
White shadow from Coastal Scents 88 Color Palette
Green shadow " "
Black shadow " "
MAC e/s in Chrome Yellow
MAC e/s in Club
MAC gel liner in Black Track (top lash line)
Urban Decay 24/7 glide liner in Covet (lower lash line)
MAC kohl liner in Smolder (lower lash line)
Ardell false lashes
Eyebrows: Black shadow from Coastal Scents 88 Color Palette
MAC blush in Format
MAC lipstick in Polite Pink
Contour with dark brown shadow from Coastal Scents 88 Color Palette

My Sister's Closet


I was going through some of my pics today...just reminiscing. And I ran across a pic from this summer of me applying makeup for a great event "My Sister's Closet". This event is held through my church and it was a success! Thought I'd share with you all.
A new look coming tonight! Stay tuned...

Monday, August 29, 2011

Rouge Lips



So, I was flipping through Essence Magazine (September issue) tonight and was inspired to try red lips. I NEVER wear red on my lips. It tends to highlight the darkness of my upper lip (eczema). So, I stir clear. Well, as I said I was inspired to try it despite my fears...
I created this look by first putting press powder over my lips so the color wouldn't bleed. Then I lined and filled in my lips with a red liner. After this, I used a red eyeshadow (yes, shadow) over the liner to emphasize the color. Finally, I topped it off with MAC Laquer in Fan-Plastico.
I threw in a metallic eye (Woodwinked by MAC) just for the fun of it!
Enjoy!

Sunday, August 28, 2011

Ode to Irene




Hey beautiful hunnies.

Well, I survived Hurricane Irene. Thankful that I live in land and didn't experience a power outage or flooding. I'm praying for those who were affected by the storm.
I decided to stay in the house today and play with my makeup. It's an ode to Irene...a turbulent blue...
Enjoy!

Monday, August 1, 2011



Hey Beautiful Hunnies, so I tried a new look (the lips say it all). It was really fun! I was inspired while perusing a friend's fashion pics. Enjoy!