Pop of Blue

 

A few weeks ago, I held a makeup workshop online for Beginners and it was a mix of kids to adults (adults 50’s above!)  It was a mix with huge age difference so I wanted to create a simple makeup look for beginners that both the young and old would appreciate.

One of the Raffle Sponsor Ready.Set.Glow sent me a box of their bestselling goodies and I gave it a try during the workshop and was floored!  Their Gel Eyeliner Pencils are the bomb! 

Highly pigmented, very creamy and smooth during application and sets really well.  Yes, my eyeliner stayed this way after workshop, cooking and household chores!

Here’s my take on using colored eyeliners because I felt colored eyeliners aren’t getting the spotlight like 10 years ago!  There are so many colors to choose from —- Blue, Red, Yellow, Green, Pink, White!  You can check out their products on their official website.

I will try their other products but so far, I am happy with the quality of these liners and highly recommend this for any age!

AMW Version: New Year To Face 2012!

Happy Start of the week and start of 2012!  How was your New Year's Eve and New Years' Day?  Mine was spent with the "Ohanas"  *laughs*  Mr. AMW and myself are starting to call both our families "The Ohanas" to those who knows Stitch from Lilo & Stitch..."Ohana means...Family!" 

I just have to share to you what I realized over the year end, "Welcome 2012 Countdown", I used to think my parents are grandparents were a boring bunch when I run up and down the stairs asking for more fireworks and "Wa Tu Si" and couldn't understand how they could just stay at home, watch movies and just ignore the great fireworks outside!  Would you believe...I am THAT mature to do the same?  I stayed at home most of the time enjoying glorious food and enjoyed the good line up of HBO movies!  Come on guys, you have to tell me if you're the same!  I'm not alone on this right? :D

To start off 2012, I did an AMW Version to face the bright year with bright-looking face! :)

I do think the lipstick itself is bright enough :P

 AMW Diagram

Prior to eyeshadow application, you can choose your preferred base, in my case, since my lids aren't oily, I used The Body Shop Special Edition Kajal Eyeliner in Evergreen. Application shouldn't be perfect, use your fingers or brush to blend before you proceed with step 1.

Step 1:

I took out Beauty Pro Cosmetics' Crazy Colour Palette and applied "matte green" shadeon top of the base.  This came out matte green just like on pan.

Step 2:

To add up the holiday sparkle, I took out my The Body Shop Shimmer Cubes from The Colour Spring 2010 collection and applied the metallic aqua green on top of the matte green to give a bit of dimension.  Use a pencil brush and apply the similar color on the lower lash line.

Step 3:

From the same TBS Shimmer Cubes collection, use the sparkly peachy shade an apply on the brow bone area.  This is okay if you're off to create a "sparkly" eye makeup!  For regular days, use matte eyeshadow.  Fill free to add this shade on the inner corner of your eyes for sparkles!

Step 4:

Instead of using a pencil liner, I wanted to create a "smoked out" eyeliner look (meaning, you won't see any harsh line).  I used a matte black eyeshadow from The Beauty Pro's Crazy Colour Palette .  This technique is best for small eyes as it gives an illusion of a bigger, rounder eye shape.

I added a bit of liner near the upper lash line to define the shape of my eyes.  I used my favorire K-Palette 24h Real Lasting Eyeliner WP in black.

Curled my lashes and applied Bobbi Brown Everything Mascara in Black.  Using SANA Styling W Brow, I filled the gaps with the pencil liner portion and lightened my brows with the light brow gel.

Sparkly eyes ready for 2012!

And here's what I used for the rest of my face!

For the Face:

Revlon Age Defying Foundation in Medium Beige (25)

L'Oreal White Perfect Pearl in Golden Ivory

For the Cheeks:

Shu Uemura Blush in Pink 30

For the Lips:

Etude House #2 Hot Pink

Etude House Wannabe Last Touch Gloss

Wearing bright colored lips can really lift your whole face, so once in awhile, step out of the comfort zone, we only live once :)

Have a great start of the year!  Please stay positive as it worked for me and I hope it works for most of you too! :)

Keep smilin'

Stay happy!

AMW Version: Here Comes the Rain

Rainy days can put me in a gloomy mood!  It's not because I hate the rain but I dislike the flood, traffic and danger it gives to everyone!  

I am trying to put something positive into everything that's happening around us that's why I thought of creating a Rainy Day Look!  I thought of the dark blue sky, that explains the colors I used!

AMW Diagram

Step 1:

Apply a primer if you want for the eyeshadow to look more vibrant and stay longer.  I used Etude House Proof 10 Eye Primer.  I penciled my crease area with Lancome Le Crayon Khol in Teal and top it with Laura Mercier's Blue Sky Eye Quad using the color as pointed by the brush.

Step 2:

With a blending brush, blend out harsh lines from the blue shadow with Dollface Green shade eyeshadow.

Step 3:
Apply light shimmery orange eyeshadow (same from Dollface palette) on the brow bone area.

Step 4:

With a pencil brush, apply the same blue shadow used on Step 1 on the lower lash line.

Step 5:

Apply gel liner.  I am using KATE Gel Liner in Black

Optional:

Apply falsies.  I am using KKCenterHK's ES A155 which is one of the longest and fullest lashes I've tried to date. I am liking the lashes from ES as they are long but not heavy at all!  It feels so light!

 

  

Here Comes the Rain

What's on the rest of my face?

Secret!  *just joking* :P

For the Face

INuovi Lite Base  in 3Y

Revlon ColorStay Powder Foundation

For the Cheeks

MAC Superduper Natural Mineralized Blush

 For the Lips:
NYX Black Label Lipstick in Acapulco

Revlon Colorburst 004 Pink Ice

Rain or shine, 

I'm ready to face the world with a huge smile!

After I removed my falsies, here's how bare my real lashes look! :)

Girls can really cheat with makeup!
Guys....BEWARE!  *laughs*

Do you look different with falsies on?
It depends, the really long ones can give a huge impact to my tiny eyes!

Keep smilin'
Stay happy!

AMW Version: "A Wash of Colors"

I don't have time to do my make-up every morning!
I am always on a rush but I want to try some colorful eye make-up to brighten up my day!
Summer is color!  I want to put some colors on my face for a "different look"

Those are some of the phrases you'll hear from most woman!  Well, you hear it from me!  There are some days "no make-up" look is not your thing and you want to go for a change!  Today is the day! 

"A Wash of Colors"

I call this a wash of colors as it's not too bright that everyone will stare at you on streets, its just playful and right!  Oh, it's your choice to use an eyelid primer, I did not use any as I don't oil up as much and again, I want to create a wash of colors!  Nothing too vibrant!

AMW Diagram

I used Shimmer Cubes Palette from The Body Shop for my eye make-up.

Step 1:

Apply this shimmery pink shadow all over lid for a nice wash of pink that sparkles a bit.

Step 2:

Gently brush on Sparkling Sky shade on the outer lid area going inwards.  Add more if you want the color to show!  I am using a tiny blending brush to keep on blending.

Use an pencil brush and also apply the same shade on the lower lash line.

Step 3:

Using a tinier brush, apply the same shade as Step 1 on the inner crease as the blending on Step 2 lighten up the shade. 

Step 4:

Using Revlon Perle Eye Shadow in Sunlit Sparkle, apply the inner corner of the eye including the inner waterline to create bigger, brighter eyes!

Step 5:

Line your eyes with any liner of your choice.  In this tutorial, I am using Majolica Majorca Perfect Automatic Liner in BL603.

Step 6:

Apply Rimmel Soft Kohl Kajal Eye Pencil in 021 Denim Blue on the waterline. 

Fill in your brows with your favorite brow pencil or brow powder.  Curl your lashes and apply your favorite mascara.

This is my final look

Here are the products I used for the rest of my face

Please don't get tired of it!  *laughs*

For the Face:
Majolica Majorca Skin Remaker Pore Cover

in BO10

For the Cheeks:

Paul and Joe Pressed Powder in 004

The bronze-y side to be used as blush and the light side to use for highlighting

For the Lips:

Majolica Majorca Lipgloss in BE706

 

Just fix your hair and head off for a brighter day!  Do not forget to do good deeds to others and smile!  Seriously, it's the best and priceless way to stay young!

Have a gorgeous week ahead!
Keep smilin'
Stay happy!