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Make Up Tips For Prom/Special Events 2008-04-20 22:24:23 You want to look beautiful on your big day, but don’t know where to begin? Here are some helpful tips for doing your own make up for prom or for a special event.
If you do decided to get your make up done by a make up artist, bring photo references of what you want the [...] Read more:Special
The More Natural Approach to Make Up 2008-04-19 04:32:45 I get asked, “How can I achieve a natural face?” a lot. It’s very easy to achieve and all you need are the right tools aka the right make up. Natural
make up is more appropriate for the work place and interviews than outrageous/colorful make up looks. Even I have to do a natural face [...]
Spotlight Product ; NYC Color Eyeliners 2008-04-15 11:15:40 I must admit at times…I can be a make up snob. I have to remind myself before using all these higher end brands I use now, I used the cheaper brands at drugstores in my earlier years. I was in Target the other night cruising by the make up aisle because I wanted to [...] Read more:Color
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Avoiding Make Up Meltdowns During The Spring-Summer Season 2008-04-13 00:11:10 Avoid the dreaded make up meltdowns during this Spring
/Summer
with these tips and product suggestions.
Foundation Primers - Foundation and eyeshadow primers are the key for no smudge make up. Even during the extreme heat, you can avoid any type of make up meltdown with just a touch of a primer. Smashbox Photo Finish Foundation Primer [...] Read more:Season
My How To’s - Purple Eyeshadow Tutorial 2008-04-07 21:41:33 I always get so excited when Artistry comes out with new collections for the seasons. All tailor made for what’s hot during the seasons. Artistry Rare Beauty Trend Collection has to be by far my favorite collection that they came out with. I guess the only reason why I say that is because they have [...] Read more:Eyeshadow
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Spotlight Product ; Artistry Essentials Mineral Foundations 2008-04-06 02:22:50 There seems to be a high demand for anything mineral (cosmetics) now a days. I was excited to find out Artistry finally jumped onto the mineral make up bandwagon with their Artistry Essentials
line. I wanted to try their mineral foundation since I haven’t even tried any brand of mineral foundation since the whole [...] Read more:Foundations
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My How To’s - Eyebrow Tutorial 2008-03-31 20:51:51 People always ask me (on good eyebrow days) how on earth do I do my eyebrows and if they are drawn in. Yes, they are mostly drawn in and took a lot of trial and error trying to get my eyebrows the way they are now for years. I decided to do a tutorial to [...] Read more:Tutorial
Precious & Make Up Featured in Quixtar.com 2008-03-26 22:20:45 You can view it here. There needs to be more reviews for Artistry/Artistry Essentials Cosmetics on the net! Til then, I’ll be doing the majority of their reviews =D.
Yes, I finally bought a domain! preciousandmakeup.org
Expect this site to go through more changes during the next few months and more reviews/tips during the next few [...] Read more:Featured
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Make Up Look Step by Step 2008-03-11 07:36:48 I haven’t used my Artistry Urban Chic Palette in forever! I don’t know why I haven’t though, I forgot how much I loved this little palette. The midnight blue and olive green go together so well. Here’s how to achieve the look pictured on the left;
1 ) Add a eyeshadow base (concealer, liquid foundation underneath [...]
Quick & Healthy : Chicken Sausage Veggie Stir Fry 2008-03-10 12:28:53 I’ve been on such a health kick for the past four weeks. I’m always looking up healthy (and quick) recipes to try after a long day of meetings. What I love about this meal is that it’s sure easy (it’s fool proof), quick, healthy, and not to mention it taste great! All you need is [...] Read more:Chicken
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My How To’s - Simple Smokey Neutrals Look Part 1 2008-04-27 16:53:04 I was inspired to do a smokey neutrals look with my new Rimmel Color Eyeshadow Quad in Smokey
Brun. Here’s one of the looks I came up with.
1) Apply an eyeshadow base first before putting on any of the eyeshadows. Use a deep reddish bronze eyeshadow on the lid up to the crease.
2) Apply [...] Read more:Simple
Make up Shorts ; Eyeshadows for Every Budget - Neutrals 2008-04-27 10:52:01 When it comes to eyeshadows, I like to buy them from nearly everywhere. Online, drugstores, department stores..you name it. I made up a small list of some of my favorite eyeshadows in brown, bronze, gold, and beige that can fit anyone’s budget.
($= lower in price , $$$ = moderate in price, $$$ = higher in [...] Read more:Shorts
My How To’s - Simple Smokey Neutrals Look Part 2 2008-04-29 22:12:16 I decided to do two tutorials featuring the Rimmel eyeshadow palette from this post. This smokey neutral look is spiced up just a tad bit, enjoy!
1) After applying an eyeshadow base to the eyelid, passed the crease, and up to the browbone, apply a light bronze eyeshadow on the lid and passed the inner crease.
2) [...] Read more:Simple
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Spotlight Product ; Artistry Essentials Lip Shines 2008-05-01 11:29:50 I’m one of those girls who can never have too many lip glosses. I always carry at least 3-4 different ones stashed in my handbag on a typical day. One of the biggest issues with lip glosses that I face is that either the gloss is too sticky or it makes my lips peel. Not [...] Read more:Essentials
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Make Up Shorts ; More Make Up Tips for Asian Women 2008-05-06 12:00:40 I decided to do another make up post for asian women because of the increasing e-mails and feedback about having more make up tips for asian women!
- Look for foundations and concealers that have a yellow undertone. Since, most asians have yellow undertones, this will ensure that your foundation will look natural.
- When filling in [...] Read more:Asian
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My How To’s - Light Yellow & Red Tutorial 2008-05-11 19:40:18 I’ve been in such a colorful mood lately that I’ve been doing this yellow & red eyeshadow look for the past few days now. It’s now my current favorite look. I finally got my hands on some NYX eyeshadows this past week and they are the eyeshadow I used in this look.
Here’s how I achieved [...] Read more:Tutorial
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Spotlight Product ; Artistry Lip Colours 2008-05-15 21:12:21 Lately, I’ve been all about lipsticks and lip liners! I’ve been raving about Artistry Lip Colours
since I got some in the mail. When it comes to certain lipsticks, they tend to dry out my lips and make them feel chapped. Artistry lip colours do just the opposite. They keep my lips hydrated and [...] Read more:Spotlight
Make Up Shorts ; Create This Look 2008-05-17 09:53:49 Eyeshadow Base : Ulta Eye Primer
Lid & inner crease : NYX Prune eyeshadow
Outer crease up to the browbone : NYX Deep Purple eyeshadow & Artistry Royalty eyeshadow
Outer crease & outer lid : Artistry Black Tie eyeshadow
Browbone : Artistry On The Move eyeshadow
Upper lashline : Artistry Black Tie eyeshadow & Wet n Wild Mega Line Black [...] Read more:Shorts
Smile For the Camera: Photo Friendly Make Up 2008-05-20 21:38:32 Who doesn’t want to look great in pictures? Here’s some of my tips for photo friendly make up.
Use a primer. The last thing you want to worry about is runny/melted off make up during a ‘photoshoot’, so using a foundation & eye primer is a must.
Avoid wearing foundations with SPF. The flash from the camera [...] Read more:Camera
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Make Up Shorts ; Create This Look 2008-05-26 11:10:43 Eyeshadow Base : Ulta Eye Primer
Lid & inner crease : MAC All That Glitters eyeshadow
Outer crease up to the browbone : Artistry Espresso eyeshadow
Very outer lid : Artistry Espresso eyeshadow
Browbone : Artistry Spun Silk eyeshadow & MAC All That Glitters eyeshadow
Upper lashline : Wet n Wild Megaliner Turquoise liquid eyeliner
Lower lashline : Beautique Brown eyeliner [...] Read more:Shorts
My How To’s - Green Look Tutorial 2008-06-01 20:39:35 I’ve been stuck on greens all last week (as you can tell from my current Create This Look). Here’s my tutorial for my favorite green look:
1) Apply an eyeshadow base (I used NAO’s concealer/eyeshadow base) on the entire lid, passed the crease, and up to the browbone.
2) Apply a light beige green eyeshadow (I used [...] Read more:Green
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Make Up Shorts ; Create This Look 2008-06-01 20:00:08 Eyeshadow Base : Ulta Eye Primer
Lid : NYX Lime Green eyeshadow & NAO Arrant/Fled (the green eyeshadow; on top of NYX Lime Green)
Outer crease : Artistry Black Tie eyeshadow
Very outer lid : Artistry Black Tie eyeshadow
Browbone : Artistry Spun Silk eyeshadow & MAC All That Glitters eyeshadow
Upper lashline : Artistry Black Tie eyeshadow applied with [...] Read more:Shorts
Wear Color With C o n f i d e n c e 2008-06-08 10:54:57 Everyone needs a little color in their life especially when it comes make up. Here’s some tips to pull off a colorful look (even on a work day):
Pair a colorful eyeshadow with a neutral eyeshadow : Try wearing a colorful eyeshadow with a neutral eyeshadow like a light beige/tan for a pop of color without [...] Read more:Color
Make Up Shorts ; Create This Look 2008-06-14 01:57:12 Browbone : MAC All That Glitters eyeshadow
Upper lashline : Artistry Black Tie & NYX Black eyeshadow applied with a damp thin liner brush
Lower waterline : NYC White pencil eyeliner
Eyelashes : Ardell #305 false eyelashes on top lashes & Artistry Essentials Black mascara/Artistry Waterproof Black mascara on lower lashes
More pictures here
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False Eyelashes 101 2008-06-14 01:49:33 I admit, during my early days of high school..I was scared of false eyelashes. With the different brands, lengths, styles, it can be overwhelming for first time false eyelash users. Don’t fret! Here’s your guide to the world of false eyelashes
Types Of False Eyelashes
Strip Lashes - These lashes come two in a pair and come [...]
Make Up Shorts ; Create This Look 2008-08-24 10:32:30 Eyeshadow Base: Ulta Eye Primer
Lid: Smashbox eyeshadow in Bronze
Inner crease: Smashbox eyeshadow in Bronze
Outer crease: Artistry eyeshadow in Espresso
Browbone: Artistry eyeshadow in Spun Silk
Inner lower lashline: Smashbox eyeshadow in Bronze
Outer lower lashline: Artistry eyeshadow in Espresso
Upper lashline: Artistry eyeshadow in Black Tie as eyeliner
Eyelashes: Ardell false Read more:Shorts
Get your skin’s glow back with Artistry Time Defiance Illuminating Essence 2008-11-01 09:12:49 The fall & wintery weather can be absolutely brutal on your skin. The damage range from dryness, dullness, & losing your skin’s glow. With Artistry’s IlluminatingEssence
, you can regain that youthful glow within just two weeks. Illuminating Essence can prevent & help repair discoloration (such as redness & dark spots), aging, as well as [...]
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