By the way, Nikkia was part of my roundup of Brown beauty bloggers with fierce makeup! Be sure to check out the list and follow these ladies’ blogs!
Archive | January, 2012
My Favorite Eyebrow Tutorial (Video!)
$3 Dupe for MAC Coppering Eye Shadow + Swatches
I use Coppering in quite a few looks that I do( like this one and this one). I love its bold, rusty color. Brown skin looks great with anything orange, so it’s a great color to have. It works great with neutrals, pinks, purples…that’s why it’s one of my favorites!
Make Up For Ever Hosts FREE Makeup Classes for Pro’s in February
Yep, it’s true! I already posted this to the Scandalous Beauty Facebook Page, but figured it should go here too! You have the opportunity to take FREE makeup classes at Make Up For Ever in NYC or LA! You probably need to already be a part of their Pro program (aka have a Backstage Card). I don’t have any more details, so if you have questions, call the numbers attached to the link!! Classes, seminars and workshops are key ways to increase your knowledge and skill as an artist. Do not miss out on these if you can get there. All contact info is listed in the image above.
$3 Dupe for MAC Chestnut Lip Liner
I happen to have 4 MAC Chestnut lip liners in my collection. I’m a hoarder that way. Many of them are years old, replacements of lost pencils (that I later found) etc. And then, low and behold, I stumbled upon NYX lipliners. I’m almost positive I bought my first one at the beauty supply store when I was stocking up on false lashes. I’m not crazy about everything that NYX makes, but these are spot on.
Makeup Artist Showcase: Alexandra Butler
Here’s a really dense look into the life of Alexandra Butler! I wish I had enough room to post all of the pictures she sent over!
1. How Did you Get Started Doing Makeup?
I’ve always been a very artistic person throughout life and originally thought fashion design was my next step, but then I realized I couldn’t sew… So I started to realize whenever I was watching those fashion makeover shows, I was intrigued by the makeup part of it. I then started practicing and collecting makeup. I even made my own YouTube channel geared towards makeup tutorials because I saw others doing it and KNEW I could do it too, and possibly better 
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2. Did you go to makeup school? Was this a benefit to you? If so, how?
No I didn’t go to makeup school. I actually went to school for Industrial Engineering #gofigure. I worked in the field of engineering for 3 years and quickly realized that it was not the career for me. I actually got fired TWICE because I was underperforming, lol. I took that as a sign that God was pushing me out to do what I was passionate about. So I did.
As far as others going to makeup school, I think it could be beneficial, just depending on what you are learning. I must say, the “School of Hard Knocks” taught me a lot. I was thrown into a lot of situations without proper training or experience, but how I learned to tackle those road blocks made me who I am today. So you definitely don’t have to go to school for this. Just practice and get you a good mentor who can help guide you. Oh and do lots of FREE makeovers in the beginning. When you do FREE stuff, people can’t expect much out of you so if you mess up, they can’t get that mad, lol. But you learn from your mistakes and I highly doubt you will make the same mistake twice.
Preview Images: Shop MAC, Cook MAC Lipsticks, Eye Shadow Palettes, Lip Gloss and Cream Blush
Exactly what I was waiting for! Bold lip colors that aren’t sheer, and the return of a colorful cheek! Many of these are repromotes from MAC in Lillyland last year. Nonetheless, very Spring!!!
Preview Images: Shop MAC, Cook MAC Nail Polishes, Tendertones Lip Balm, Brushes, and Powders
Just like the MAC in Lillyland collection last year, this one proves to be a stunner! Last year, I made sure to purchase goodies from this collection because they aren’t always this fabulous! Get a closer look at the products under the cut!
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