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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Share the Love : Sephora's Friends & Family

So its that time of your again where we get the friends and family shopping bug . So of course i share this with all of my amazing readers and hope you can take advantage of this 20% off code sephora is offering this year. It is only for online orders but like always you get free shipping all orders over $50.

Be sure to click the link sephora love 4 friends and family and enter your email address . Thanks again for being a reader and follower of this blog , please be sure to subscribe if you haven't already to stay up to date on up coming collections and promo's . Also as always new looks as well.

Thanks again and happy shopping .

Melissa

Giorgio Armani Eyes to Kill Mascara Review

It feels like i haven't done a review in a VERY long time , so that being said i bring you a review , i know i know I'm amazing lol . In all seriousness what is amazing is this mascara . so let just jump right into it .

Giorgio Armani Eyes to Kill mascara , let me start by telling you i love mascaras i try ever  and all i can get my hands on and am always on the look out for my Holy Grail . The one to take over all others and i have to say i think i found it . This mascara promises plush, separated, voluminous lashes that will make you the envy of every girl and the guys drop to there knee's with one wink . Of course it comes at a price and for mascara its a freaking steep one $30.00 . When we shell out this kind of money for a product that by rule of thumb your tossing ever 3-4 months it hurts . So why are we even talking about this , well first impressions  i absolutely am in love with it . The packaging is a heavy metal casing , The weight of the metal really makes it feel like a weapon.  Very kickass!   The wand which is a very important i think, is superb.  One side of the brush has shorter widely gaped bristles, that are for creating volume at the base of your lashes.  On the opposed side the bristles are longer and very tightly condensed for separation and length.

The product it self as one of the best i have come across in a really long time. It delivers the plush, separated, voluminous lashes it claims to give you with out any goopy mess . It is able to do this by individually coating each lash from base to tip evenly. Another plus side is fact that i dont have to build it up or use lash primer to get results , you see the differnce with the first application . Giving you that fanned-out lash we ALL love and strive for with out the hassle of falsies . Ok that all sounds amazing but what about curl??  It holds curl all day . I experienced no flaking no smudging and i got lots of complements on my lashes .


All in all i have to give this mascara a 9 because of the price but i think more so the fact that it is not as accsesable as i would like it to be . Please dont let that discurage you from trying  it because it truly is an amazing product and i really dont think you'll be disapointed .

thanks for reading and be sure to let me know your thought on this and any other product i have reviewed or you would like to review .

Melissa

Fun with Purple

Woke up this morning and it was raining like crazy and i was in a super up beat mood . So i challenged the rainy day with a super bright fun Purple look . I was hoping it would be a bit more blue but never the less its funky and fun.  Hope you like . I would love to see your spin on this look , be sure to send me pics . thanks again to all of my readers , i love you all . <3



Eyes:

• UDPP
• M.A.C Paint pot in Imaginary (Blackend Navy)
• M.A.C E/S in Plum Dressing (Inner corner out )
• M.A.C E/S in Deep Truth (Outter corner in)
• M.A.C E/S in Saddle (crease blend out)
• M.A.C E/S in Naked Lunch (Highlight)
• Stila Kajal pencil in sapphire (lower water line)
• Sephora Nano eyeliner in Wild Spirit (lower lash line)
• M.A.C E/S in Black Tied (lightly blend out lower lash line)
• UD Eyeliner in Zero upper and lower lash line
• Giorgio Armani Eyes to Kill mascara



Thank you again and be sure to send in pic. of your take on this look .

Melissa

MAC Dazzlesphere Holiday Collection 2011

I love this time of year for so many reasons one being M.A.C's Holiday sets . This year they are going with a winter wonderland theam insiperd by Olympic skater Johhny Weir and they have left no stone unturned. They have come out with any and all things you could want this year right down the tree ornaments and greeting cards . Check the list ( check it twice ) and be sure to ask santa for all of your fav. this year.

 

Petite Nail Lacquer Ornament (TBA)

• Style Tip: Soft pink nude
• Much Adored: Sheer white pink with pearl
• Mistletoe: Pale gold

Dazzlesphere Smoky Berry Ornament (Metallic Pigment) ($TBA)

• Pearl
• Rose Light
• Spicy Smoke: Dark strawberry
• Roasted Chestnut: Deep chocolate with gold pearl

Dazzlesphere Smoky Blue Ornament (Metallic Pigment) ($TBA)

• White as Snow: Snowy white
• Silver Sleet: Medium grey
• Wintersky: Purple blue
• Dark Moon: Charcoal

Dazzlesphere Plum Ornament (Metallic Pigment) ($TBA)

• Light Violet
• Grape
• Seasonal Cool: Sparkle taupe
• Misty: Pale silver

Dazzlesphere Neutral Ornament (Mini Gloss) ($TBA)

• Bare necessity Dazzleglass
• Get Rich Quick Dazzleglass
• Boy Bait Cremesheen
• Over Indulgence Cremesheen

Dazzlesphere Coral Ornament (Mini Gloss) ($TBA)

• Phiff! Dazzleglass
• Eurobeat Dazzleglass
• On the Scene Cremesheen
• Richer, Lusher Cremesheen

Dazzlesphere Pink Ornament (Mini Gloss) ($TBA)

• Rages to Riches Dazzelglass
• Likevenus Dazzleglass
• Fashion Scoop Creamsheen
• Petite Indulgence Creamsheen

Viva Glam Melt Your Heart Lip Bag ($TBA)

• Viva Glam Gaga Lipstick Pink (lustre)
• Viva Glam Gaga 2 Lipstick Nude (amplified)

Viva Glam Kids Helping Kids Tree Teddy Ornament ($TBA)

• Silver Teddy Bear
• Viva Glam 1 Special Edition Lipglass

Wonderfully Wonderful Holiday Greeting Cards ($TBA)

• 6 Greeting Cards with envelopes

Be sure to check with your local M.A.C store for offical info on prices and release dates .
 http://www.maccosmetics.com/

MAC Glitter & Ice Collection for Holiday 2011

I know this is going up a bit late but never the less here it is . MAC's new Holiday Collection for 2011 . I got my invite earlier this week for the preview party at my local store so you can be expecting a little haul and first impressions . In the invite this is what they said :

" You are invited to wander thrue M.A.C's winter wonderland of glittering ice and glaclal glam as skaters whirl, twirl and swirl around a snowglobe fantasy . Enjoying dazzling shades inspired by Olympic skater johnny weir with cool canapes frosty drinks "

First look i am in love with this collection . i love the mix of bold color and soft neutrals . I am looking forward to checking out the new mineralized eye shadows and lippies . Take a look at the list of products and let me know what your looking forward to get out this collection . Until next time ladies and gents stay bold stay brash and always beautiful <3

Lashes ($15.00 U.S. / $18.00 CDN) (Limited Edition)

• #7

Technakohl Liner ($15.00 U.S. / $18.00 CDN) (Limited Edition)

• Silver Skates Silver with pearl (Limited Edition)
• Going for Gold Gold with pearl (Limited Edition)
• Seasonally Spicy Brown with pearl (Limited Edition)
• Fancy Moves Purple with pearl (Limited Edition)
• Practice Makes Perfect Blue with pearl (Limited Edition)
• Smooth Manoeuvre Black with pearl (Limited Edition)

Paint Pot ($17.50 U.S. / $21.00 CDN) (Limited Edition)

• Let’s Skate Pale pink with pearl (Limited Edition)
• Morning Frost Brown with pearl (Limited Edition)
• For Effect Black with pearl (Limited Edition)

Nail Lacquer ($15.00 U.S. / $18.00 CDN) (Limited Edition)

• Unconditionally Fabulous White with pearl (Frost) (Limited Edition)
• Get Noticed Bright red (Cream) (Limited Edition)
• Festive Finery Purple (Cream) (Limited Edition)

Mineralize Eyeshadow ($19.50 U.S. / $23.50 CDN) (Limited Edition)

• Fresh Ice Silvered white (Limited Edition)
• Snow Season Soft brown (Limited Edition)
• Hold That Pose! Pale lilac (Limited Edition)
• Frozen Blue Silvered blue (Limited Edition)
• Shimmermint Pale green (Limited Edition)
• Winterized Silver and indigo swirl (Limited Edition)

Lipstick ($14.50 U.S. / $17.50 CDN) (Limited Edition)

• Whirls & Twirls Pink with pearl (Glaze) (Limited Edition)
• Double Spin Lilac-pink (Cremesheen) (Limited Edition)
• Soft Sable Brown with pearl (Frost) (Limited Edition)
• Eloquent Air Silver (Glaze) (Limited Edition)
• Such Flare Bright red (Matte) (Limited Edition)
• What Joy! Deep berry (Satin) (Limited Edition)

Dazzleglass ($18.00 U.S. / $21.00 CDN) (Limited Edition)

• Pleasure Principle Silver with white pearl (Limited Edition) (Repromote)
• Dressed to Dazzle Pink with gold pearl (Limited Edition)
• Glitter & Ice Nude with gold pearl (Limited Edition)
• She-zam Silver (Limited Edition) (Repromote)
• Love Alert Jewel-toned red (Permanent)
• Spanking Rich Red with gold pearl (Limited Edition) (Repromote)

Beauty Powder ($25.00 U.S. / $30.00 CDN) (Limited Edition)

• Snowglobe Pink beige with pearl (Limited Edition)
• How Beautiful Neutral brown with pearl (Limited Edition)

This collection is set for release on October 27, 2011 but please check with your local store for OFFICIAL DATES .
 http://www.maccosmetics.com/