From Airbrush Systems to Cheap Glasses!

I've always wanted an airbrush makeup set. The problem was, I've heard tons of horror stories and I didn't want to shell out all that money, just to put it in the closet never to be used again. I got lucky! My friend April at Atomic April's Glam Salon put together an airbrush makeup class. I emailed her right away and told I was in and asked if I could get the kit now! So a couple weeks ago, I went over to the salon and fell in love! My kit was waiting for me in all its glory. April has been in the beauty industry for many years and she knows a lot. When she talks, I'm listening. She went over the basics about airbrushing, even make us some packets with helpful information and then set us loose to practice on each other! Now let me tell you, airbrushing someone else is MUCH easier than trying to airbrush yourself! By the time I left the salon, I felt uber confident in my skills! The next day, however, I realized that it definitely takes practice. April said, "It's helps you build character (when you are learning)" and she wasn't kidding! I hated the job I had done, wiped it off and put on my old staple. I didn't give up though. The next day, I tried again, and guess what?... it wasn't so bad. Every day I have progressively gotten better and better. I'm not perfect by any means, but I don't look like a clown either! What system am I using? I'm using the Stream Cosmetics "Extreme" system. How much did it cost? $220. It included the compressor, airbrush gun, hose, 4 foundations, primer, blush, bronzer, pearlizer, and a gorgeous gold carrying case. It'll be easy to travel with for sure! Where can I get one? You can order on the Stream Cosmetics website. Make sure you use distributor #1941! You can also call Glam Salon at (702)433-GLAM and let them know you are interested in the airbrush system. I really do love the system. I don't feel like I have so much gunk caked on my face all day. It also holds up well, even in Vegas heat!

I tried taking before and afters, but I'm terrified of putting up a picture of me without makeup. But, in these next few photos, I've done my foundation, blush and bronzer with the Stream system. A few years ago, I heard, through the grapevine, that there was a website called Zenni Optical that sold glasses starting at $6. And yes, that INCLUDED the lenses! I immediatly checked it out. I haven't bought glasses at the eye doctor's in 4 years now. I opt to get contacts with the insurance money and pay a heck of a lot less to get my glasses online. I just received my last order and thought I should share. I got 4 pairs of glasses for only $50... and that included shipping. Here is what I got!

And my look for the day! I went more neutral. Ling told me once that he likes the girl next door type of look. He rarely gets to see that, since I'm always going nutso with my eye makeup. So I thought I would surprise him.

My face makeup was done using the Stream System and my eyes were done using Chinovi Cosmetics (my personal line!). Hope you enjoyed! Ness PS... I don't know what is up with the spacing. I had paragraphs... I swear!

Transformation!

One of my friends, Atomic April, recently opened her own salon... Glam Salon! A couple weeks ago, see had a deal going on Groupon. Since I love her so, and the deal was amazing, I purchased it! I got over $150-$200 worth of services for only $50. What a steal!

Here is what I looked like before I went to see her:

Yea, I dilly dallied and then realized I only had a few minutes to get ready and get out the door. But, as you can see... my hair is just brown and boring. Sure, when I feel like curling it, its cute... but really... I work in a warehouse, so my hair only gets done on weekends or special occasions.

I do love my makeup though. I don't know why my face looks so pale in these pictures, must be the lighting.

I just introduced my sister in law, Holly to Inglots get eyeliners, and she said she wanted to go get one. Well, she was stuck up at a cabin with the rest of my family, so since I came home early to go to work, I stopped by the Inglots store and picked up the black one for her. Now, anyone who knows me, knows that I absolutely cannot enter any sort of makeup/beauty supply store without purchasing SOMETHING!... so I got the green eyeliner. I'm not sure what number it is... sorry. But, I LOVE IT! It is so creamy and just delicious!

Anyway, back to my hair! I went to April and first she lightened my hair so we could put some copper accents in. After the color was done, she gave me this AMAZING hair cocktail treatment. I have no idea what it was called, but it smelled so good and it made my head feel wonderful! While I was relaxing, her nail technician, Tracie, came and started giving me a mini-pedi. Talk about the royal treatment, right? Next came the haircut. I told her I'm still trying to grow it out, but I need some shape and I want to get rid of all the damage from bleaching it last summer. I love what she did. The cut isn't too drastic, but my hair feels so much healthier!

When I got home I also made my makeup a little more dramatic since Ling and I were going to dinner. Or so I thought. We agreed on carnitas tacos and rolled tacos from Amigos tacos... so romantic! haha!

So, here is my after!

Red hair tinsel. April is the creator of PopTinsel!

All eyeshadows used are my creations! See previous post for more info!

PopTinsel

Back in November volunteering backstage for my Mom's non-profit Life Long Dreams I met this fabulous girl named April. She started unpacking what appeared to be tinsel, you know... like for a Christmas tree. Then I saw some of the girls running around with tinsel in their hair and I thought, "awesome!" I went over and introducted myself to her and asked her how it all worked. She gave me the quick run down and told me how she is the owner of PopTinsel and how she came around to starting it. She was nice enough to put a few strands in my hair and I was imediatly in love! They are just tied in, so there is no damage to your hair but they add fun pops of color and sparkle. A few weeks later I was channel surfing and I came across the "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" and saw some chick, Adrianne Maloof, had them in her hair. I saw April a couple weeks later when she did my hair and I had to tell her. Well guess what... Adrianne is a client of Aprils. CRAZY!

I called April a couple weeks ago because I wanted to put some tinsel in for the AIDS walk I did. She told me she's between salons since she's opening her very own! Glam Salon in Las Vegas! I cannot wait. Anyway, she was nice enough to sell me a couple packs of tinsel because I couldn't decide what I wanted... of course! At first I struggled. Ling even offered to help me tie them in. I found out that using a water bottle, a comb, and some hair clips, I was able to do it!

So here they are in all their glory!

I didn't put too much in my hair when I took these pictures. I was in a hurry to get out the door, but I put lots more in the next day... I just forgot to take pictures.

Anyway, I love this stuff. Its so creative, fun, inexpensive and it doesn't damage your hair! Also, it comes in a huge variety of colors. You can even choose plain, or sparkly!!