Good News!

Hi Beauties!

Wow! I haven't typed that in a looong time!

How are you all doing? I have truly missed making updates on my blog and on youtube!

But without further a do, I'd like to say that I am finally back! Yayyy!

 I've actually been computer-less for over 1 month (mine broke down) and just this past weekend, I received a brand new Macbook Pro courtesy of my BF! How awesome?! This computer is amazing!

What's new with me?

Well, as you all know I took on a new job and that has consumed so much of time. I literally work endless hours but I know it's all going to pay off in the end. :-)

Also, my company moved and the new location is a bit further from home so my commute is longer, which leaves even less time and energy for makeup.

One nice thing that happened last month, I was able to be the makeup artist for someone's wedding. She looked great and I will hopefully share photos once she has them. That was a lot of fun and I find I really work well under the pressure of the wedding day. :-)

I recently joined the gym with my boyfriend and we've been trying to be good about going weekly. I feel that my energy levels have definitely increased since we joined and my body is toning up already.  Truthfully, I am a bit lazy when it comes to working out but my boyfriend is great at getting me going. I really love the workout gear from Nike and I feel that it really helps my mood when working out. (yes, I still need to look cute at the Gym! no makeup though!) lol

What's next?

I plan on being more active on my blog and youtube! I received so many new subscribers, thanks to the beautiful IslandBeauty on youtube, that I really want to get back into it again. I've received so many nice messages daily from so many of you (thank you!!!!), and I feel I owe it to you for sticking with me.

So, what's new with you? Any new makeup finds? 

XOXO,

Awilda

The Makeup Show NYC Haul & Review Of My Experience

Hi Beauties!

As promised, I wanted to post the few things that I picked up at the Makeup Show NYC. Since this was my first time participating in the Makeup Show, I was a little overwhelmed with the selections and the amount of people at the show. From what I understand, the show has grown trememndously since last year with a lot more people attending. Congrats to the Powder Group on continued success!!

The vendors at the show included almost everyone from the usual suspects (MAC, Make Up For Ever, Smashbox, Stila, Inglot, Temptu, Kett, Crown Brushes, Eve Pearl, Alcone Co) as well as newer up and coming brands (Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics and others).

I found that the prices of the products were fairly priced or discounted. I think that I'd like to prepare better for the next years show and hold on buying makeup for a few months prior to the show and then clean up. LOL

I did not have chance to attend any of the seminars by the Pro artists. Next year I will also allow time for that.

Without further a do... my haul.

Knockout Matte Polishes in Plaster and Pool.

Embryolisse Lait-Creme Concetrate moisturizer.

Kett Jett Airbrush Compressor and Airgun.

Kett Cosmetics Trial size Airbrush Foundations in the Olive group.

Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics Airbrush Blush mini set.

Assorted brushes from Crown Brushes.

Here are some of the Fabulous Beauties I met at the Show!

Vanessa http://www.youtube.com/user/vanewpc

Erin http://www.youtube.com/user/scandalousbeauty

Tysh http://addicted2mu.blogspot.com/

Azia http://www.youtube.com/user/aziajs

Michelle http://www.youtube.com/user/chellee62001

Tanica

If you attended the show, what did you buy?

XOXO,
Awilda

 

FOTD: Tan Pigment

Hi Beauties,

I was playing around at home with my Tan Pigment from MAC and created this smokey/evening look. Maybe even a bridal look or a great look for Women on Color.

Let me know what you think! I hope you like! :-)

Products Used:

FACE

Embryolise Lait-Creme Concentrate

Kett Airbrush Foundation

MAC Plum Foolery Blush for contour color

MAC Invisible set powder

EYES
MAC Tan Pigment Inner 2/3rds

MAC Twinks Outer 3rd

MAC Handwritten to Outer 3rd and Crease

MAC Carbon to intensify the outermost corner

Laura Mercier Cake Liner in Black

Red Cherry Lashes #106

MAC Feline eyeliner in the waterline

MAC Vanilla under the brows

CHEEKS

MAC Plum Foolery

Lips:

MAC Hello Kitty Gloss (limited Edition)

XOXO,

Awilda