Saturday 28 September 2013

Wet Look Made Simple

Having a lustrous lids makes your look more edgy.  But sometimes topping them off with petroleum jelly or lip gloss is not always the right way to go unless it's for a photoshoot.  But if you're planning to wear it for the whole day it will eventually crease.  So there is an eyeshadow that you can use to achieve the illusion of a wet look.

1. Spray a MAC Fix Plus on an eyeshadow brush and press it on to the MAC Pressed Pigment, I used the Pink Pepper.  Distribute it evenly to your entire lid.  Next, take another eyeshadow brush and add the same shimmering eyeshadow over top, apply it dry this time and just dab it all over the lid.

2. Define your eyebrows using a pencil or shadow.  Boost your lashes with a few coats of Black mascara.

3. Finish the makeup by warming your cheeks with a matte bronzer or a matte soft peachy pink blush.  Apply a nude pink lipstick or a velvety dark red lipstick.




Sunday 15 September 2013

A Style is Created by Nicole M.

Over the few years that I've been doing photography, I have met and worked with the most talented people in the city.  About a couple months ago, my friend and business partner, Cherry and I have been scouting for a hairstylist that we can collaborate with for photoshoots.  We did a few screening with some hairstylists and who stand out the most to us was Nicole M.  She has a great personality, so easy to work with and a truly an artist.

I also went through a ton of hairstylists in the past because no one did not know how to work with my thick and bulky hair until I met Nicole, I had a really bad haircut last May, it's to a point where I did not want to look at myself in the mirror and a couple of days after, we met Nicole at the studio to do a photoshoot.  I guess I took advantage of it while she was there to do a bit of consultation with my hair, I showed her a photo of the hairstyle that I wanted and she said she'll make an appointment with me to do a little bit of 'fixing'.  So a week after I was sitting in that chair, nervous.  But I was so happy with the result, I finally found a hairstylist that I can go to and trust with my hair.  She was able to cut and style my hair almost as identical as the photo I showed her.  Since my hair is thick and bulky, she was able to follow the style that I wanted working with the texture of my hair.

 If you're looking for a hairstylist for an event, photoshoots or you just  need a change of a hairstyle, she's your 'go to' girl.  You can also check out some of her creations on her facebook page, Nicole Alexandra Markowski and feel free to message her.

However, I will leave you with some of my favorites: