Hey Glossies,
I hope that everyone is having a great summer thus far.

I want to give a big shout out to all the lovely Canadian people, Happy Canada Day to you and your family. Please check out some of my favorite Canadian beauty brands like Cover FX, CARGO and Face Atelier.

Use Code - FIREWORKS

Tarte Cosmetics is having a wonderful sale starting today til July 5, 2010.  30% Off sitewide. Enter the code FIREWORKS. Stock up today!!!

Mix Maven

Hello Glossies,

I am always excited about trying new foundations. Recently, at TMS NYC, I received a free  Mehron Celebre HD Pro Foundation.  Unfortunately, the shade was Medium 2 [Me2] (See Chart Below) But that did not leave me saddened, I went to the Mehron booth to check out the shades and, possibly,  get matched up.  When I saw the range of the shades, I was totally amped about this brand!! I was very fortunate enough to get matched up by Raedawn Johnson, Makeup Artist extraordinaire.  (Sidebar – She seemed to be friendly and down-to-earth.)

Mehron Celebre HD PRO Foundation - Dark 2

Mehron Celebre HD PRO Foundation - Dark 2

Since I only wear foundation on the lower part of my face, Ms. Johnson matched me up to Dark 2 (DK2).  I really like this foundation. The creamy texture is light and the coverage is medium buildable.   The end result is a smooth and flawless finish.  The HD PRO foundation wore well…It was not sliding off my face. It also passed the church test (the best place to test to foundation). When I teared up, there was little to no streaking. That is a huge PLUS in my book. Plus, the price is Riiiiiiight at $9.95.  Great quality at an even better price. I will definitely re-order!!!

In the FOTD:

I am wearing the Dark 2 along with MAC MSF Natural in Dark.  I am wearing Double Dare c/g and an Inglot e/s (an antique gold shade). I need more Inglot in my life!!!!

So check out the shades on the chart below, there might be a fit in the appropriate shade.

One tip for purchasing online, to find HD shades, scroll down to LT1 and then select the desired shade from that point.

Have you tried the new Mehron Celebré Pro HD Foundation? If so, what are your thoughts on it?

Mix Maven

Hey Glossies,

Initially, when I embarked on the idea of doing my  lil’ cousin’s makeup for prom, J’s aunt (my cousin) and I had a nice conversation about which colors to use. My cousin had purchased some  MAC products as a starter kit for college. *What a wonderful aunty* One of the colors J received was  MAC Expensive Pink.  J really liked the idea of the Expensive Pink, which is a great color really, but it did not work well with her dress because of the gold undertones.  In the picture, below, we tried Springsheen blush, which melts my heart every time I see it.

First Idea

Her dress was a magenta pink, so I decided that Nouba 51 would be the best shade of pink rather than expensive pink, which, in my opinion, is just a fancy peach. She was tepid about wearing any kind of smoky look. But with her mom’s help (my cousin), we got her to understand the purpose of “smoking it out.” LOL

I used the Laura Geller Baked Cake Eyeliner Duo – Blueberry/ Dutch Chocolate  <– Blueberry side (as a shadow) in the crease and outer v.  I also used LA Girl Mark My Eyes e/l, TheBalm Mischievous Marissa (luxurious champagne gold) as the highlight (blended out to match her skintone), Covergirl LashBlast Volume mascara and NYX Barbie Pink l/g.

Second and Favorite Idea

J is a huge fan of the pink!! *I mean HUGE!!* So the Nouba 51 was a huge hit!! She was totally ecstatic about the Prom look we created.  It is a soft, yet sassy look.

Mix Maven

Hey Glossies,

I hope you all had a great weekend

My lil cousin, J, graduated from high school this past weekend. She is the first born of the Great-grands and the first to graduate from high school in that group. She will be attending university in the fall. We are all very proud of her.

While I was in New York for The Makeup Show, she sent me a text message asking me to do her makeup for prom. I was honored, excited and a bit nervous. Her aunt (and my cousin) came up with a working plan for her makeup, which colors and products to use for the Big Dance.   One of the things that we agreed, vehemently, that J needed to get her eyebrows waxed and shaped.

So I made her an appointment at my favorite spot and, happily, took her there.  I instructed her to bring a picture of a brow shape that she liked.

Before

She wanted a brow shape that highlighted her thick brows, yet taming them and divorcing the unibrow.

After

I love the look of her new brows. She still has the young, hip and fresh look.

Mix Maven

Hey Glossies,

I want to tell you about a fab contest that is being sponsored by Indique Hair, one of the leading hair companies that specialize in virgin Indian hair.

Contest Information:

Show your best Sex and the City outfit, inspired by Carrie, Samantha, Charlotte, or Miranda for your chance to be featured in the “Indique and the City” photo shoot!

Twitter (@iloveindique) or post a picture on the Facebook Fan Page (Indique Hair) of your SATC-character inspired style for your chance to win:

• Two (2) free tubes of hair
• free hair extension service
• a spot in the “Indique and the City” photo shoot, taking place in New York City Summer 2010, complete with professional photographer, make-up, hair, and wardrobe stylists!


Four lucky winners will be chosen!

Entering is easy!
TwitPic or post on our Fan Page a recent picture of yourself wearing your best SATC-inspired outfit
Must include: one (1) head shot and one (1) full body shot

Start posting today! Contest ends June 9, 2010!

Rules:

• No purchase necessary
• One submission per person
• Contest ends 11:59PM EST on Wednesday, June 9, 2010
• Transportation and accommodations to New York City for photo shoot is not included
• Must be 18 years of age and over to enter

So Enter Today!!!

Mix Maven

Cherry Culture is having a NYX Cosmetics Private Sale (25% Off) from now until May 25, 2010.  Use code NYX25!