A lil bit about a few things =)

I finally tried Cover girl's Liquid Line Blast Eyeliner and I must say that I'm going to stick to my lovely MAC Khol liner.  I feel like i have to apply and apply and apply to get the look I would get with just one application of the MAC eyeliner.  I am sooo excited about these new sephora liners though =) |
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I wear contacts so I live off of waterproof mascara and I have found that Sephora's Waterproof Eye Makeup Remover is fantastic!  It is full of moisture which is great for the very sensitive area around the eye.

It is hot and humid out there and in the summer the skin tends to produce more oil.  If you are suffering from a few bumps on the road, note that the Clean & Clear Advantage 2-in-1 Acne & Mark Eraser Kit works!

 

Be Inspiring!!! Smile!

As my alarm goes off at 10am for a photo shoot that starts at 1pm (yes i need so much snooze time) miserably i finally get out the bed, drag myself to the bathroom, drag myself to get ready and get my daughter situated. I pack all my makeup, drag myself to the bus stop and then to the train station.

As i roll my small suit case i see families on their way to what seems like enjoying this beautiful 84 degree June weather. I think of all the things I'd rather be doing right now other than waiting on this A train which seems might get me to 34th just in time...or maybe not.

I see a Michael Jackson impersonator walk by me with a boom box playing some MJ music.  The stares seem to excite him rather than shame him.  He stands to wait for the train jamming to his MJ with a smile that exudes confidence and pride. That was the first smile of my day. To see someone so proud and happy of what they do, all of a sudden i wasn't dragging myself to my shoot anymore.  

Suddenly it was so gratifying to know that i was part of what will be creation. That the photographer and model were waiting for me to make this baby happen. The importance of my role in this shoot gave me another reason to smile and maybe, in one corner of this train, there is someone that i also inspired with my smile and aura filled with inspiration. 

One small thing can so easily change our outlook. Smile today, be proud of what you do, you never know who's watching and who you will be inspiring today with your mere presence!

The Bump Up

If you are like me, you like to be prepared for any occasion. We just never know when a last minute after work invite will occur.

To be face-ready for these moments, I like to bump up the everyday look as discussed in the last blog, with black eyeliner. Two favorite liners are Mac's Eye Kohl and the MUD Shop's eyeliner.

Eyeliners can be used many ways depending on your mood.

I sometimes place the liner on my top lash line only. I feel it gives an angelic clean look.

When I want the look to be more intense, I line my bottom lash line only.

But when I really want to make a statement, I place the liner on both the top and bottom lash lines and create a smokey eye effect. YES! With just a black liner! =)

Speaking of liners, Cover Girl’s Liquidline Blast eyeliner just won best eye product by CEW Beauty Awards, I guess I shall test it for myself and give you guys my opinion on it, but if you try it first please leave some feedback! Thanks! :)

Everyday Makeup-Made- Easy

Makeup should not be seen as a tool used to hide our imperfections, but more like a tool used to accentuate what beautiful features we already have! =)  
Some people like to categorize makeup as a mask to our imperfections, so much ignorance surround these opinions because these people are usually the ones who have never even had any experience with makeup.
Makeup goes beyond just covering up imperfections, its mostly used by professionals to accentuate what beautiful features we already have.
Makeup also gives us an amazing uplifting feeling.  When we are down and we look in the mirror, and our beautiful features are hiding behind our frowning appearance, we don’t feel any better.  It is a known fact that if we LOOK good we will FEEL good!  I experience this everyday.  When I wake up in the morning I am NOT a happy camper, as i‘m sure most of you aren’t.  Until I at least put on some concealer, mascara and blush, I do not have a smile on my face.  It’s an instant rush! And it doesn’t have to be a full makeup application.  Keep a small makeup bag with at least these three things, that little mirror and you can conquer the world.
My favorite concealer is Neutrogena’s concealer stick, my favorite blush is the all in one Physicians Formula Bronzer Strips (it can be used as blush/ bronzer and eye shadow) always a sun kissed look! Finally my favorite mascara right now is the Lash Blast by Cover Girl its amazing big brush brings out the smallest most invisible eye lash!  The greatest thing is that for those who cannot afford expensive cosmetics these three are all sold in Duane Reade Pharmacies.