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The Makeup Show NYC Haul & Review Of My Experience

Hi Beauties!

As promised, I wanted to post the few things that I picked up at the Makeup Show NYC. Since this was my first time participating in the Makeup Show, I was a little overwhelmed with the selections and the amount of people at the show. From what I understand, the show has grown trememndously since last year with a lot more people attending. Congrats to the Powder Group on continued success!!

The vendors at the show included almost everyone from the usual suspects (MAC, Make Up For Ever, Smashbox, Stila, Inglot, Temptu, Kett, Crown Brushes, Eve Pearl, Alcone Co) as well as newer up and coming brands (Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics and others).

I found that the prices of the products were fairly priced or discounted. I think that I'd like to prepare better for the next years show and hold on buying makeup for a few months prior to the show and then clean up. LOL

I did not have chance to attend any of the seminars by the Pro artists. Next year I will also allow time for that.

Without further a do... my haul.

Knockout Matte Polishes in Plaster and Pool.

Embryolisse Lait-Creme Concetrate moisturizer.

Kett Jett Airbrush Compressor and Airgun.

Kett Cosmetics Trial size Airbrush Foundations in the Olive group.

Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics Airbrush Blush mini set.

Assorted brushes from Crown Brushes.

Here are some of the Fabulous Beauties I met at the Show!

Vanessa http://www.youtube.com/user/vanewpc

Erin http://www.youtube.com/user/scandalousbeauty

Tysh http://addicted2mu.blogspot.com/

Azia http://www.youtube.com/user/aziajs

Michelle http://www.youtube.com/user/chellee62001

Tanica

If you attended the show, what did you buy?

XOXO,
Awilda

 

Smashbox Cosmetics: Naked Beauty Summer 2010 Collection

I love Smashbox cosmetics! 

Here is a really pretty collection for summer. It is not a large collection but I do like the Gloss Box and the Halo Bronzing Powder.

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Kim Kardashian's Natural Glow Makeup Look

Hi Beauties!

I was so excited when Kim Kardashian's Makeup Artist, Mario posted this look on his blog. It is by far one of my favorite Kim Kardashian looks and I think alot of people also asked him to post the "Get the Face".

Here it is!

On skin-  Creme de la Mer Moisturizing Cream all over skin first.  NARS sheer glow foundation in Barcelona applied with a sponge.  

Under eyes, use Smashbox Camera Ready Full Coverage Concealer in Meduim Vanilla.  Set the face with Laura Mercier Secret Brightening Powder in #2 using very little.

Brows are filled in with Brow Sculpting Pencil by Sephora, in Medium.  Brush them through with the opposite end of the pencil once filled in.

Eyes –  Sweep Josie Maran EyeShadow in Vintage all over the lid.  On the crease and also smoked along the lower lashine, use Cacao EyeShadow, also by Josie Maran.  Line the upper lash line with Sephoras Doe Eyed Felt eyeliner in Black.  L’oreal Voluminous Mascara in Carbon Black on top and bottom lashes.  For some added drama, use the long individual false lashes by Ardell on the outter upper corners.

Warm up and frame the face with Smashbox bronzer in Suntanne Matte.  Also brush some on the hollows of the cheeks.  Sweep NYC New York Color Color Wheel in Peach Glow on the apples of the cheeks and a bit across the forehead and chin.

To get that gorgeous, glowing skin, use EYE M GLAM highlighter.  Brush it on your cheekbones, down the bridge of your nose and right on the cupids bow of upper lip.  I also used it on her brow bones and inner corner of her eyes.

Line lips with Urban Decay’s 24/7 Glide on Lip Pencil in Heavy (shimmery nude shade).  Use Captivating Coral lipstick by Motives and follow with Covergirl Wetslicks gloss in Fig.

XOXO,

Awilda

Video Tutorial: Smoldering Blue Eyes

Based on the Troy Jensen Look I posted a few days ago.

Enjoy and Happy Holidays to all of you!

XOXO,

Awilda

FOTD: Birthday Girl's Makeup

Hi Beauties!

On Saturday I headed out to NYC to party with a friend for her birthday. I also hooked her up with some makeup and here is the final look!



Hope you like!
XOXO,
Awilda

What I'm using right now Tag!!

What I'm using right now Tag!!

Tag taken from Fafinettex's blog!

HAIR

Shampoo - Loreal Curl shampoo

Conditioner - DevaCurl One Condition (I couldn't live without this!!)

Styling Products - DevaCurl Angell



BODY

Body Wash - L'occitane Lait (Milk) Shower Cream

Body Moisturizer - Aveeno Stress Relief Moisturizing Lotion

Anti Perspirent - I always use Arm& Hammer Ultra Max Invisible Solid, powder fresh

Fake Tan - not applicable

FACE

Makeup Remover - baby wipes and Maybelline Expert Eyes

Cleanser - Biore 4-in-1 self-Foaming Cleanser

Exfoliator - Clear & Clear Blackhead Clearing Scrub

Mask - None at the moment



MAKEUP

Primer - sample of Smashbox Photo Finish Primer (don't really know if this is worth a whole $40)

Foundation - Make Up For Ever HD Foundation, #128

Concealer - MAC Studio Finish Concealer

Powder - MAC Mineralize Skinfinish Natural, Medium Plus

Blush - NARS Torrid ( I love it!)

Bronzer - NARS Laguna

Highlighter - sometimes I use MAC Mineralize Skinfinish in Soft and Gentle

Eyebase - Too Faced Shadow Insurance (must must have!!)

Eyeshadow - MAC Sketch, MAC Blacberry, MAC Yogurt. MUFE #128 + MAC Folie

Eyeliner - MAC Fluidline Blacktrack

Curler - Too lazy to curl! Gasp! I know ....I know!

Mascara - Maybelline Full N Soft (started out not liking this one but it's not bad actually! It made my lashes look dark enough, a little longer and seperated).

Lipstick - MAC Creamsheen in Ravishing

Gloss - MAC Sweet Strawberry (wow!)

Nail Varnish - Today? OPI - Overexposed in south beach.

If anyone hasn't already done this Tag I Tag you,
look forward to reading them!

XOXO,
Awilda