Painters Tape: My New Best Friend!

After my crazy "Galaxy" eyes last night, I was feeling inspired.  I've also noticed that a big trend right now, is having a pop of color on the inner part of the eye... and I so wanted to give it a try!  So, this morning, I got out my blue painters tape, taped off the side (gives you a nice crisp edge) and went to work.

Crazy Face!

And a close up!

Really, it was much calmer than I originally thought it would be.  I tend to get carried away sometimes.. haha!  Sorry about the hairs going in to my eyes... I didn't have my hair pinned back.

Here's what I used:
Revlon Colorstay Foundation in Buff Chamois
Dinair and Stream Airbrush foundation
CC Blush in Naughty Girl
CC Bronzer
BE Mineral Veil

Smashbox Photo Finish Lip Primer
NYX JEP in Milk
Ulta Eyeshadow in Bone
Geek Chic Eyeshadow in The Spider
Geek Chic Eyeshadow in Solid Snake
Coastal Scents Hot Pot in ME07 (From Winterberry Pallet)
NYX Black Eyeliner
Inglots Gel Eyeliner in 77-Black
NYX Eyeshadow in Black
Cover Girl Lashblast Mascara in Very Black

ELF Lipstick in Gypsy
BE Buxom Lipgloss in Hope

On the news this morning they talked about a study that was done.  Around 1/3 of all bosses/employers do NOT like it when a woman comes to work with bright eye makeup or red lips.  What do you think about that?  I'm glad I work at a salon where I am encouraged to do those things!

I'll be out of town for Thanksgiving so I probably will not be posting while I'm away!  I hope everyone has a great Thanksgiving!

Ness

Quick Look!

My boss texted me at 1:30 this morning to see if I wanted to come work today.  Of course I didn't get it until I woke up... so I was a wee bit rushed this morning.  I put this look together rather quickly but was very happy with it, aside from the wonky eyeliner job.  I hope you like it!

I didn't have any lip product on... sorry!

Here is what I used:
Revlon Colorstay Foundation-Buff Chamois
Stream Airbrush Foundation-F05M
CC Blush-Thankful
CC Bronzer
BE Mineral Veil

Eyes:
Palladio Primer
Inglots Eyeshadows-52, Shine25, Pearl393, and Shine30.
UD 24/7 Eyeliner-Crash
CC Brow-Brown
CoverGirl LashBlast-Very Black.

It was such an easy effortless look, but I thought it turned out really pretty!

I also managed to take some quick pictures with my babies...

Gidget!

Shinoda!

They are both Yorkies, but they look and act totally opposite!  They are the best babies!

I hope you liked the look... until next time,
Ness

Honovi and Isabel Have a Party!... and so does my hair!!

As some of you know, I decided to name my cosmetic company, Chinovi Cosmetics, after 2 of my 7 nieces... Chilali and Honovi (they are Native American names).  One of the collections I want to launch will be based on my family.  Each of my nieces, sister, and my mommy get to create a color.  So far 5 nieces and 1 sister have created their color.  I felt like honoring them, if you will, by wearing some of their colors yesterday.  Here's what I came up with!

Whole look, new hair color and all!

What I used:
FACE:
Revlon Colorstay Foundation in Buff Chamois
Stream Airbrush System Foundation in 05M
Chinovi Blush in Thankful
Chinovi Bronzer (unnamed)
BE Mineral Veil (I've yet to create a veil that is as good!)

EYES:
Palladio Eye Primer
Inglots AMC Gel Liner Matte in 76 (white) as base
Chinovi Eyeshadow in Honovi (pinky/purple)
Chinovi Eyeshadow in Isabel (blue/teal in crease)
Chinovi Eyeshadow in Party (wet lined for liner and dry for bottom liner)
Inglots AMC Gel Liner Matte in 77 (black) waterline
CoverGirl LashBlast Mascara in very black

Now on to my hair!

I LOVE working at the salon!  Whenever I feel like changing my hair or whatever, I have co-workers that can take care of it for me.  My wonderful boos, April, told me to come in for a day of pampering.  Most people don't like going to work on a day off, but I love to!  I had told her quite a few months ago, when I was employed elsewhere, that I want to one day put fuchsia in my hair!... yup... I'm crazy sometimes!  Just over a month ago, we put orange in for a halloween/fall event we had.  When that faded out we slapped on some RED pigment... straight out of the tube. (I would go to a professional before doing such a thing, though... you never know what crazy colors your hair might pull!)  That stuff stayed!... I washed it probably 15 times, and it just barely, BARELY faded at the ends.  So when I went in for my day of pampering, April surprised me.  I thought we were just putting more red on... but WHAT?... when my hair dried... it was a bit pink... and I LOVE it!

What do you think?

Egypt and Sour Patch Kids!

Its been a while since I posted. I don't know what excuse I can give beside, I've been lazy. I was hoping that when I left my other job, I wouldn't get too comfortable laying around and watching TV... that didn't happen. I'm tired of watching what seems like 20 hours of TV everyday. So today I decided to finally tackle some looks I've been wanting to create. 

I've also been reading a lot... and I'm currently reading a book called "Cleopatra's Moon." Plus every Tuesday on the Planet Green channel they do Egypt Tuesdays!! So, that is where my inspiration comes from for this first look.

Here is what I used: 

FACE 

Revlon Colorstay Foundation: 320 True Beige (darker than my skin) 

Stream Airbrush System: F06M foundation and Bronzer mixed together to get the shimmery gold and tan look 

Chinovi Cosmetics bronzer (unnamed) 

EYES 

Palladio Eye Primer 

NYX JEP: Pure Gold and Horseradish 

Chinovi Cosmetics Eyeshadow: de'nial and preserve

E.L.F. Waterproof liquid eyeliner in black 

Inglots Eyeliner Gel Matte in 77-Black 

NYX Eyeshadow in Sahara 

CoverGirl LashBlast Mascara in very black 

There was no way I was going to wander around with that look on... people would probably think I was on drugs or something... so I washed it all off (1 washcloth and tons of cotton balls) and created another look. 

Last week I was starting to get the itch to create a look, but I had no inspiration. I posted on Facebook asking what I should do, and my friend Crystal Scary-Monster suggested I do a look based on CANDY since it's Halloween time. I thought for a couple days about it, "do I go get sequins and do an over-the-top Skittles look?" "Do I base it on the actual candy or should it be based on the wrapper?" I was going nuts trying to decide on something, until I came up with this next look! 

Who DOESN'T love Sour Patch Kids? And especially the watermelon ones? 

This look was different for me since I ALWAYS put black or another dark color on my waterline. But Sour Patch Kids don't have any black, so I ditched it this time. 

Here is what I used: 

FACE 

Revlon Colorstay Foundation in 240 Medium Beige 

Stream Airbrush System foundations in F03M and F05M

Chinovi Cosmetics Blush in Naughty Girl

EYES 

Palladio Eye Primer 

NYX JEPs in Milk and Lime 

Chinovi Cosmetics Eyeshadows in Candy Hearts, Fun Day and Sugar Apple 

NYX Eyeshadow in Sahara 

E.L.F. Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner in Black 

CoverGirl LashBlast Mascara in Very Black

LIPS 

NYX Lipliner in Fuchsia 

Wet N Wild Lipstick in 901B 

E.L.F. Lipstick in Sociable 

And my hair... yes I got it done AGAIN! Thats the perks of working in a salon! A couple weeks ago we were getting ready to have our Fall Event so we decided to dye my hair back to its originial color (dark dark brown) and then throw in some ORANGE chunks!! If anyone is in need of getting their hair done, call the salon to book your appointment!

I hope you all enjoyed these looks! I enjoyed creating them!! Hopefully I can keep it up... Ness

BE Beauty Oasis - Easter Look

During my shopping spree at BE Outlet, I picked this baby up. I saw the jars and thought, "WOW!... this is gorgeous!" After I swatched these, I couldn't wait to wear them. I did have some difficulty getting Jade to blend without coming off. So... I actually replaced Jade with About Face's Acidic Reign instead. I also used the blush and gloss from the BE Urban Vibe kit with NYX lipliner in Dolly Pink. My boyfriend told me I looked "innocent." haha! I absolutely LOVED this look and I'm pretty sure I'm going to do it again, soon!

Thanks for stopping by!