IMATS Toronto 2016

Hello Beauties
I was able to attend the IMATS in Toronto this past October and it was such an amazing time. For those of you who are not familiar with this event, IMATS stands for International Makeup Artist Tradeshow. This event is held in the cities of Los Angeles, New York City, Toronto, Vancouver, London and Sydney. At IMATS you can visit booths of Makeup retailers and attend multiple workshops. I attended a few workshops but the ones that stood out was the Indian Bridal Makeup and The special effects: Bruises workshops. I learned so much and had a great time. 

There are some tips I wish I knew before attending.
1. Make sure you have Canadian currency. There was so many booths partaking that did not take cards. And if they did take cards, they did not apply the discount towards your purchase.
2. Make sure you get there super early. The Morphe booth had a 3+ hr wait time. And they encouraged you to use Canadian currency or the discount did not apply. Luckily I found out this info before waiting too long.
3. Pack a lunch. I was starving when I was there and the food that was at the convention centre was over-priced.
4. Do not wear extra clothing. I was so hot and sweaty from the running around. I was also carrying a bag which was annoying. Don't bring a purse. Carry you money and Credit Cards in your pocket.
5. Make sure you map out where you are going to park. It was so busy in downtown Toronto and parking ramps were sparse.

Makeup Brushes 101

Hello Beauties
Professional or beginner. You cannot create your makeup look without the right makeup brush. With all the different brushes out there, it can be confusing on which one to use. Below is a guide for each brush and their uses...enjoy! xoxoxo

Fan Brush

Use: Apply highlighter or sweep away excess shadow from undereye or face.

 

Foundation Brush/Sponge

Use: Apply Liquid Foundation. Blend cream products

 

Powder Brush

Use: Apply powder foundation or loose powder. Blend blush or contour to foundation.

 

 

Angled Contour Brush

Use: To apply bronzer for contouring

 

Blush Brush

Use: Apply blush. Set powder on concealer

 

Eyeshadow Brush

Use: Apply or pat on shadow to the lid

 

Blending Brush

Use: Blending eyeshadow on the crease or outer V

 

Smudger

Use: To smudge shadow on the lower lash line

 

Crease Brush

Use: Apply shadow directly to the crease

 

Liner/Brow Brush

Use: Applying eye liner or brow pomade

 

Brow Brush

Use: To brush out your brow hair

Fall Makeup

Hey Beauties,
I took a little hiatus but I am back. I hope everyone enjoyed their summer. I don't know about you but I LOVE Fall. Pumpkins, Hoodies and Halloween. Also October is my birthday month. But there is one thing I mostly love about fall. Fall makeup. Dark lips, smoky eyes and lighter foundation. Dark red and plum lips. Cool Tone eyes. Matte finishes.  Also cosmetic companies will be launching their new products in the upcoming weeks. Lorac is coming out with a new palette, Anastasia Beverly Hills concealer sticks and so on and so on. Below are some of my fave fall, vampy looks. Enjoy!

 

Summer Beauty Must DO's

Hello Beauties

So the weather is changing. Soon chilly temps and snow accumulation will be forgotten for the next 3-5 months. But after all that hibernation, sometimes we need a friendly reminder on what we need to do to prep for the warmer weather.

1. Is the most important. PROPER HYGIENE

I cannot stress this enough. Being hot and musty is not cute. So take extra showers and Remember...deodorant and baby powder is your friend.

 

2. Pedicures and Landscape

It is always good to get a pedi every 2 weeks. Now that flip flop weather is amongst us, your feet are exposed to the environment. Every step you take you are kicking up dirt and dust. Keep the toenails short because they can be susceptible to fungus.  As for Landscape, keep those legs shaved and bikini areas neat and tidy. No one wants to see an enchanted forest when you're at the beach.

3. Change your Makeup

Don't forget you will tan this summer, so the darker you are the darker your foundation should be. You should also take this time to throw away old makeup and tools. Lots of bacteria can be harboring inside and can lead to breakouts. Hot, muggy living areas can lead to dampness which can lead to mildew.

4. Take care of your skin.

Make sure you use a high SPF Sunscreen when you are out and about. You can easily burn after a short walk. Wear a hat and moisturize. Sunburns can lead to wrinkles, dry skin and skin cancer. Try to stay clear of Sunless and spray tans because they can include harmful chemicals that can age your skin.

5. Eat Healthy

I know it's hard. You don't want to turn your oven on during 90 degree weather so it's a lot easier to just order out. But it doesn't have to be hard. You can eat a lot of veggie and fruit salads. Also utilize your BBQ grill. Grill up some chicken or mixed veggies. Don't forget to drink lots of water.

A lot of these are just common sense. But you'd be surprise how easily you forget when you're having fun! Stay beautiful!

Blemishes and Redness. How to cover them like a pro

How many times have we woken up to find a giant pimple on our face or redness either from the weather or lack of sleep? This can damper your whole day. I have a couple of tricks that I use when I break out or have discoloration.

1. Make sure you pop the pimple. No point of trying to cover up a mountain. The smoother the surface the better. Only pop it when it's ready (white head).


2. Apply a skim smoother. I use L'Oreal Miracle Blur. Anything collagen based would work. Another great product is Nivea After shave balm. Trust me, it works :)


3. Apply a full coverage foundation. Make sure you apply a little more then normal on the red part or where the blemish is.


4. Apply concealer on the affected areas. I use Maybelline Face Studio Master conceal in a lighter shade and spot conceal.


5. Apply a tinted face powder to the affected areas. Don't forget to blend!!!

How to match the right eyeshadow for your color eye

Hello Beauties
There are so many different color eyeshadows in the makeup industry. I remember once going to Ulta looking for a smoky grey eyeshadow and had about 12 different options. It can be overwhelming buying the wrong shadow for your eye color. Applying the wrong color will make you look unflattering and amateur. I have brown eyes and I tend to stay with the warm tones like brown, taupe and beiges. Below are some of my ideas for what color matches best for your eye type. But also remember makeup is supposed to be fun and daring so if you want to be edgy and wear different colors, Rock it out! Peace, Love and Makeup!

Blue Eyes

Warm grey, golden brown and silver hues will enhance the blue in your eyes. Complementary tones such as Orange or a Peachy color on your crease and outer V will make it look so pretty.

Brown Eyes

Having Brown eyes is the easiest. It can go with anything. This neutral color can have bright neons or warm tone browns. Just don't put too many colors at once or you will look like a box of Crayola.

Hazel Eyes

Maroon or purple are great colors for Hazel eyes. Lavenders and lilacs work too just make sure it's not too white. To bring out the brown in the eyes apply earth tones like chocolate or terra cotta.

Green Eyes

Purples and  plums, rose gold and mauves. Contrary to popular beliefs, green shadow can go with green eyes. I would  apply a darker green with olive or gold tones to enhance your eye color.

Home Remedies for Dry, Chapped Lips

Hello Beauties

Chapped or dry lips are a common problem that can be painful and unattractive. Common symptoms are dryness, redness, cracking, flaking, and tender or sore lips. Some of the main causes are vitamin deficiency, allergic reaction, dehydration, smoking, excessive licking of lips, sun exposure and harsh weather. There are many commercial products available to treat chapped lips. But you can save money and easily get relief with some easy-to-follow natural remedies. Below is a picture of a few items you can find in your home that will get you having soft, pouty lips in no time. Stay Beautiful