NARS Stylo in Nuits Blanches (Black), Nabucco (Brown), Blue Bayou

Will you be trying them out? I definitely will!

Mix Maven

Recently, my homegirl, K and I went on our quarterly beauty run.  One of the spots we hit was the Bobbi Brown counter in Nordstrom, so I could get matched up to foundation (more on that in a future post).  KJ and I had no intention of buying anything from the counter, but you know what it is like..we were wooed by the Ultra Fine Eyeliner Brush.

See it all started when we noticed that the Bobbi Brown MUA on duty was flawless, especially her eyeliner. We asked her to share her eyelining techniques.  She told us to make short dashes with the tip of the brush turned sideways (see position in photo below.)  So K and I took turns practicing with the brush. We definitely were pleased with the outcome.

This is definitely a must-have for the brush collection.  The price is $25…definitely worth the price!

Bobbi Brown Ultra Fine Eyeliner Brush

Before

After

Keep It Glossy,

Mix Maven

Who remembers the The Wu-Tang Clan’s song, C.R.E.A.M (Cash Rules Everything Around Me)?

In the FOTD, I tried the Cinema Secrets Hollywood Lights (loose e/s) in Dolla Bill.  This brand is popular among professional makeup artists who work in the theatre and/or movie/tv production .  The Hollywood Lights are similar to MAC pigments and Reflects Glitters (both of which I love!)  I prefer foiling the (non-glitter) Hollywood Lights as the color payoff is more intense.  The cost is 7.50/USD and be easily found on the web.

All MAC Products unless stated.

Face

• NC 50 Studio Sculpt Foundation
• NW 43 Studio Sculpt Foundation
• Natural MSF in Dark

Eyes

• Matte Gel
• Pharoah P/P
• Electro Sky P/P
• Purely Cosmetics Cream To Powder Bronzed Brown
• Smut e/s
• Signed, Sealed e/s
• Cinema Secrets Dolla Bill loose e/s
• Era e/s (highlight)
• Stila Smudge Pot – Black
• Black Russian Pearlglide e/l
• Milani Black e/l
• NYX Teal e/l
• Napoleon Perdis mascara

Cheek

• Warmed MSF
• Stark Naked Blush

Lips

• Sweet Tooth T/T
• NYX Mauve l/l
• Hello Kitty Cute-ster
• Cremesheen Glass Boy Bait

My Sassy Lips need an agent.

Mix Maven

The Makeup Show is a must-attend for all industry professionals and students.  The Los Angeles show will be held from March 15-16, 2009, 9:30am-5:30pm, Daily. (Sunday and Monday)

THE MAKEUP SHOW L.A.
CALIFORNIA MARKET CENTER
110 EAST NINTH STREET
LOS ANGELES, CA

Advance Tickets
1-Day: $35
2-Day: $50

At The Door Tickets
1-Day: $50
2-Day: $80

Some brands that will be featured at the event are Lancôme, P&G Beauty, Smashbox, Mario Badescu Skin Care and Kissable Couture, Shu Uemura, Billy B Beauty, Embryolisse, Anastasia Beverly Hills, Pencil Me In, Make Up For Ever, Senna Cosmetics, M.A.C. Cosmetics, Three Custom Color, Linda Mason Elements, and Alison Raffaele Cosmetics.

The keynote speaker will be Billy B, Makeup Artist Extraordinaire.  He will be speaking on A Career in Makeup.

The show will also include workshops, seminars, individual hands-on workshops, business forums (touching upon beauty techniques and applications, skin tones and makeup products, tools of the trade and the business of the beauty industry), and product demonstrations.

The Makeup Show LA is proud to announce it’s palette of beauty authorities from today’s top celebrity makeup artists:

Billy B, Ve Neill, Scott Barnes, Napoleon Perdis, Maurice Stein, Ronnie Specter, Marvin Westmore, Crystal Wright, Joe Blasco, Robin Siegel, Elke Von Freudenberg, Sharon Gault, Eve Pearl, James Vincent, Orlando Santiago, Michael DeVellis, Jon Hennessey, AJ Crimson, Kevin James Bennett, Johnny Lavoy, Patty and Farah Bunch.

For more information about the Makeup Show LA 2009, check out the General FAQs and Travel Info.

I will be attending this event, so I do hope to see you there.

Mix Maven

Discount Code VD20

Cherry Culture is having a 20% off (on any order) sale for Valentine’s.  The sale is going on now until January 31, 2009.  So stock up on your fave beauty brands, including NYX Cosmetics, LA Colors, Kleancolor.

Happy Haulin,

Mix Maven

Green is one of my fave colors of all times.  I love all shades of green, except for light (mint) green.  Green represents life, freshness, balance and growth.  Can we all agree that green is opulent and elegant?  I do hope that First Lady Michelle Obama will be wearing to green to one of the inaugural balls.

Michelle Obama in Lime Green.

Gangstarr Girl requested a smoky green eye look.

In this look I used:

• Moss Scape p/p
• Makeup Forever Diamond Lime e/s (no likey this eye shadow, very grainy)
• Barbie Springtime Skipper e/s
• Wild and Crazy You Rock e/s
• Saturnal e/s
• Soba e/s
• MAC liner
• L’Oreal mascara

Mix Maven

Being without Internet access can be brutal. I was without the access on Christmas day, which is why I am posting the EOTD today.

MAC products unless stated

• Constructivist p/p
• Artifact p/p
• Cream to Powder Gunmetal
• Reflects Blackened Red
• Femme-Fi e/s
• Milani Blackened Pink e/l
• Nouba Black Eyeliner
• Napoleon Perdis mascara

I am very impressed with the Nouba products that I have. The Nouba eye liners are smooth to apply. I used the Nouba e/l on my waterline and the color was quite rich.  Must-have for all Beauty enthusiasts (will no longer use the word “addict”).

So during the summer, I purchased the Reflects Blackened Red on a whim at a Macy’s counter that always has old collections in stock.  I planned on using the products during the holiday season.  The shimmer in this product is absolutely gorgeous.  The photo does not really bring out the awesomeness of the shimmer.  Another must have.  Get a sample jar and it will go a long way.

Discount Code - TWENTY08

I recommend the Creaseless Cream Eye Shadow/Liner and Get Bent Angled Brush.

The sale ends 12/17/2008 @ 11:59 PM PST.

Happy Haulin’

Mix Maven

Tan pigment sat in my makeup case waiting to be used. The blaring shrill of the Tan Pigment called me out on Friday and I had to answer the call. I used the color a few months back and I loved it, so I decided to use it again for a neutral church look.  *Mind you, I have no problem wearing green or purple e/s to church (unless I am upfront, of course).* I have small eyes and any hint of color is beautiful against my skin.   Why Tan p/g goes unused, is beyond me, but I am pulling this one out at least once a month. If you do not have it, you need to run to your local MAC freestanding or online and pick it up NOW! lol

All MAC Products unless stated.

Face

• NC 50/NW 43 Studio Tech Foundations
• Natural MSF in Dark

Eyes

• Matte Gel
• L’Oreal De-Crease
• Soft Ochre Paint Pot
• Tan Pigment
• Purely Cosmetics’ Cream To Powder Shadow in Bronzed Brown
• Glamour Check e/s
• Mystery e/s
• Gold side from the L’Oreal Hip Duo Flare
• Urban Decay Zero 24/7 Eye Liner
• Nighthawk Dual Edge Eye Liner
• Stila Multi-Effect Mascara in Black

Cheek

• Stark Naked Blush
• Porcelain Pink MSF

Lips

• Sweet Tooth Tendertone
• NYX Golden Pink l/g

The inspiration: A Classic One

*From “Coming To America”*

Mix Maven