They need love too : M.A.C's understated lipsticks

These particular lipsticks are ones that i find myself buying over and over again. I have to keep them stoked in my kit as well as my personal stash . Yet i find i don't hear to much about them . I recommended two of them to a friend and she had never even heard of them . They are as follows:

(please excuse the not so great swatches , 

my camera wouldn't pick up the color or names right when i did it on my wrist)

Patisserie is a luster neutral pink nude with a peach undertone . Has no shimmer and finishes to me like a gloss . It is the perfect everyday lipstick . Especially for the girl on the go who can stop to check her lip color . I can put this on with out even needing a mirror . Complaments all skin tones . 

Then we have Faux a great muted mauve pink in a satin finish . Again great on all skin tones , tho the color comes accross different on each type . Fair skin its a great dusty pink , mid to dark its more of a brighter (almost) pale pink .  The versatility of this lipstick is why its a must have in my kit . 

Hot Tahiti is hands down my favorite mac lipstick . This is a fairly recent find for me (about a year) . I have repurchased this lipstick 3 times . Granted the third time was for my kit , but still within a year to pick up the same lipstick three times is saying something . This color is amazing on every one . A reddish coral with a glaze finish. Goes on super sheer yet is extremely build-able . As it wears down it leaves your lips super moisturized and with a gorges bitten look to them that is all the rage this season . It gets better , this lipstick is very grab and go friendly , meaning Its perfect for the girl on the move how doesn't always have a mirror handy . Added bonus its not a nude/neutral lipstick .

Odyssey is a stunning plum  . Unfortunately the swatch above dose not due this lipstick justice . I highly recommend heading to your nearest M.A.C and checking this one out in person . This is a frost finish but to me has no visible shimmer . What is dose have is almost like an opal affect . Reflecting a blue/pink at some points . It is a very unique color that looks the most flattering i think on mid-dark skin tones . 

Last but not least is Polished Up . This foxy brown is a luster , much like Patisserie this lippie has no shimmer and finishes like a gloss . I love this in the fall , it is perfect to transition from summer brights to a darker vampy winter look.  I would also recommend this as an alternative to patisserie if you are dark skin tone . It will deliver the same versatility in a shade to match.  

I hope you found this helpful . Be sure to let me know what your go to lip colors are in a comment or if you have a post like this one be sure to link it . Hope every one has a great rest of the week . 

MelissaJ 

M.A.C Marilyn Monroe Collection

M.A.C have tackled a lot of different collections from fashion designers to Disney and now movie icon Marilyn Monroe . I was skeptical about how they would deiced to package this collection . Take a look at what the collection consists of :

 

Eye Shadow-(limited edition)

• How to Merry (veluxe pearl) 
• Preferred Blond (veluxe pearl)
• Silver Screen (veluxe pearl)
• Showgirl (veluxe pearl)

Lipstick-(limited edition)

• Pure Zen (creamsheen) 
• Scarlet Ibis (matte)
• Love Goddess (satin)
• Charmed I'm Sure (matte)
• Deeply Adored (matte)

Lipglass-(limited edition)

• Phiff!
• Little Rock

Nails-(limited edition)

• Flaming Rose (cream)
• Stage Red (cream)
• Kid Orange (cream)
• Rich Rich Rich (pearl)
• Vintage Vamp (cream)

Beauty Powder-(limited edition)

• Forever Marilyn (sheer highlighter)

Blush-(limited edition)

• Legendary (satin)
• The Perfect Cheek (matte)

Eye Khol-(permanent)

• Smolder
• Fascinating

Lip Liner-(permanent)

• Beet
• Redd
• Cherry

• Clear Brow Finisher (permanent)
• False Lashes Extreme Black (permanent)
• Penultimate Brow Marker - Natural Warm Taupe-Brown (permanent)
• Penultimate Eye Liner - Rich Deep Carbon Black (permanent)
• False Lashes #35 (limited edition) 

I am loving the direction Mac decided on the packaging . The colors are all slandered Marilyn , tho i wish the would have done a few more eye shadows and different finishes . What do you think , what are you looking forward to picking up and what will you pass on ? 

North American Launch Date : October 2012

International Launch Date : TBA 

Color me Violet

After much thought i have gone violet . The processes was a bit tedious and some trial and error was involved . I talked to my stylist the wonderful Sr.Will and we decided to try out Avada pure tone color . Much to my disappointment it faded unbelievably fast . Within the first 2 weeks i was pink and had only washed my hair 3 times . By the third week i was back in the chair . I have always had my eye on Pravana ChromaSilk Vivids . I talked to a few beauty gurus that have used it and all gave me the same response , Great color brand .

(Pravana Violet)  

The Color i picked was there Violet . It is a gorges blue based purple , smells like men's cologne . I used about 3/4's of a tube and no mixing is required , you use it right out of the packaging . I have dark brown hair so in order to get the brightest possible results we bleached out the the sections of hair we wanted purple . 

  

( Processing ) 

 

(The Mastermind ) 

The end result is Exactly what i wanted . A deep blue violet . In doors is quit muted but out doors is bright and shinny . The color does bleed , after the first night i woke up with purple finger tips . I run my hands threw my hair quit a bit so i will be rocking dark nails until it stops bleeding . I have been told that it will fade into a steel blue color so a bit of gray, blue and purple but not pink . All in all a fair trade , would rather have a gray blue then a pink . This is after one wash :

It was very over cast this day so you can see the color is muted in low lights . At this point i am VERY pleased with the results . It is exactly what i was looking for . If you are looking to color your hair a bright color check out Pravana they have a great selection and they look great . 

Wish everyone a happy weekend , if you have used or do use there hair color please be sure to leave a picture in the comment section or link your review if you have one up , i would love to see your results and or different colors . 

MelissaJ 

Congratulations to....

The winner is Sherry Williams (entry #5) , Congratulations again . I want to thank everyone that took part in my very first giveaway . It may be small to some but to me it means alot to be able to share this with you . I look forward to many more years as a blogger and to getting to know my readers.


Congratz again to the winner

MelissaJ

2012 The Makeup Show Orlando

So on the heals of all the IMATS talk happening on YouTube and blogs alike , I want to talk about The Makeup Show . This year they have added a new date and location Orlando Fl . Being a South Florida resident you can bet i will be there . I have never been to a makeup trade show or convention so i am extremely excited about this .

The Orlando dates are November 4-5th  . Tickets can be purchased in advance on there web site . A two day pass is $50 online or $65 at the door . The tickets cover exhibit floor , main floor seminars as well as keynote speakers and business forums . There are all day hands on workshops available for an additional cost. It is being held at the The Peabody Hotel  mins for downtown Orlando and 15 to downtown Disney .

I would love to know who is going . If you have been before let me know and if you have been to both imats and the makeup show let me know what you think in comparison to one another . I look forward to meeting you all , please be sure to let me know if you are going .


Melissa

A little somthing to say Thank You a GIVEAWAY!!!! (CLOSED)

Better late then never 

Much to my amazement March 10th was one year that i had my blog up and running , It went by so fast .  I have met a lot of great people and have learned alot about myself in the process . I started this with no expectations just wanting to share my experience's and thoughts . I have gained so much and as a thank you for following and sticking with me i am doing my very first giveaway .

It took me a bit to figure out what would be a great way to show you i love hearing from you , its a wonderful surprise getting a tweet response , email or comment  from you all . What else is a wonderful surprise getting a box filled with beauty items .

Up for Grabs: 

That's right ladies AND gents you get your own little surprise . 

How to enter:

• You must be a public follower of this blog , GoogleFriend Connect or Bloglovin . 
• Like us on facebook and follow us on twitter . 
• Leave a comment down bellow telling me what you look forward to the most each month . Be sure to include your email so i can contact you . 
• Share this blog for an extra entry

Terms & Conditions: 

This contest is only open to the USA . Sorry to my followers overseas do not worry i will be putting together another giveaway for you guys soon. 

You have until the 26th of june to enter . I will be picking some one with the help of random.org  on the 27th . I will make a formal announcement on here as well as twitter and facebook .  Good luck to everyone and thank you again for all your support . 

MelissaJ

MUA Seminars & Classes

In December i enrolled in Boca Beauty Academy . You can say it was a head start on my new years resolution . I have always had a passion of makeup , beauty and art , i always did makeup as a hobby for friends family and myself . My closest friends and family have always pushed me to peruse a career as a MUA i just never really gave it much thought . Until this past December when thinking of ways for feather my future and take some time to work on myself .

I took a week of seminars with one of the country's best MUA Valentina Gonzalez . The week consisted of a three day boot camp in MUA  , two day air brushing course , Eye lash extensions and finished with bridal . The three day boot camp was a lot of things i already knew just from watching you tube and reading books , but having that hands on time with an experienced artist there is why i signed up. She showed us how to make it that much better , cleaner and polished .

Model : Tierra 

Then came air brush , my new found love . Previous to this i had never tried out air brush on myself nor have i done it on others . The results you get are phenomenal , you achieve that flawless glowing finish with half the amount of product . We went over taking apart your gun and how to properly maintain it as well as what you can put threw it and how . We where set up with a Temptu Pro compressor and gun , there full foundation line and blush and highlighter set . 

 Model : Jermaine
Air Brush & Cover Facial Hair

Model : Nikki
Air Brush & Navy Smoky Eye 

Eyelash extension's was something that i was unsure about until that day . The day was long and the processes was tedious . You have to have steady hands and lots of patience . You are fusing a single eyelash with a synthetic extension one by one till you build up the lash look of your client . The out come is stunning .  We learned how to properly , safely apply them and maintain them . 

  The last two days where spent on bridal makeup and we touched on hair briefly . I was surprised to learn that i really do enjoy the bridal aspect of the industry and i am quite good at it . We went over the most requested looks , trials , contracts and marketing . We combined all we learned and where put to the test in mock up interviews and trials . The picture below is my finished product .

 

Model : Elizabeth Ascione
Air Brush Bridal


For people who want to know if its work going to some sort of schooling or taking some in depth seminars i HIGHLY recommend it . Not only do you learn but you get to meet people just like you how are in love with this industry and what you can achieve . The things you learn will stay with you forever , you will build on them but to me more impotent are the contacts and friendships you will make with your fellow MUA's .


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