FOTD: Inspired by Jennifer Lopez (Harper's Bazaar Mag.)

Hi Beauties!

Hope you're all doing well. Here's a FOTD on a Jennifer Lopez look I found in the Harper's Bazaar Japan. The Makeup Artist for this look was the very talented Troy Jensen. I hope you like!

Click Here For The Original Photo

Product Used:

EYES
MAC Rollickin paintpot
MAC Yogurt allover the Lid to browbone
MAC Too Dolly ES allover the lid
MAC Sky Blue PRO ES in the Crease
MAC Electric Eel lightly in the outer corner
MAC Blacktrack Fluidline
MAC Smolder to waterline
Givenchy Phenomen-eyes Mascara

FACE:
A mixture of Cinema Secrets Foundation
MUFE HD Powder
MAC Peachykeen Blush

LIPS:
Mac Blankety Lipstick
MAC Subculture lipliner

Bonus: OOTD (Outfit Of The day)
(Top, Bag(Balenciaga-eske) and Skinny Jeans: ALL Bebe. Shoes:ALDO). *sorry the shoes are cut off, my photographer was drunk. LOL J/K!)

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Sultry Eyes Inspired By Kim Kardashian

Hi Beauties!

The wait is over! I finally uploaded the Kim Kardashian (Mario Dedivanovic Makeup Artist) look I posted months ago.

Without further a do....

Eyes:
MAC Painterly Paintpot
Urban Decay Vapor
Urban Decay Chopper
MAC Cork
MAC Brown Down
MAC Vanilla Eyeshadow
MAC Vanilla Pigment
MAC Smolder Eyeliner
Red Cherry Lashes #62
Loreal Voluminous Carbon Black Mascara

Cheeks:
Makeup Forever #8 pink blush

Lips:
MAC Myth Lipstick
MAC Please Me Lipstick
MAC C-Thru Lipglass

Face:
Chanel Teinte Innocense #60
Makeup Forever HD Powder
MAC Mineralize Skinfinish Natural - Medium Plus
MAC Mineralize Skinfinish - Sunny by Nature (contouring)
MAC Pearl Cream Color Base for highlighting

Nails:
Essie Whisper

INSPIRATION PHOTO: http://bit.ly/4c1ks

XOXO,
Awilda

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It's The Deep Truth! There's Stars N' Rockets (Video Tutorial)

Hi Beauties!

Since I received so much great feedback on the "Deep Truth/Stars N' Rockets" FOTD, I decided to make a video tutorial. I hope you like it!

Produts Used: ALL MAC Cosmetics

Eyes:
Bare Canvas Paint
Stars N' Rockets Eyeshadow
Deep Truth Eyeshadow
Vanilla Eyeshadow
Smolder Eyeliner
Mascara (Benefit Bad Gal)

Lips:
Velvetella Lipliner
Pink Plaid Lipstick
MAC Clear Lipgloss

Face:
Chanel Teinte Innocense (#60) mixed with Revlon Colorstay Foundation (rich tan) (AKA MAC NC40)
Mac skinfinish natural
MUFE HD Powder
Bobbi Brown Corrector and Concealer

Cheeks:
MAC Fleur Power
MAC Solar Riche bronzer

Nails:
China Glaze - Shower Together

XOXO,
Awilda

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Things I love (For Now) - July 09 Edition

Hi Beauties,

So, it’s been over 1 month since my first “Things I love (for Now)” post. I’m overdue for an update. So, here goes.

MAC 134 Brush $52.00 USA
I can’t believe that I didn’t post this on the first edition of “things I love”. I use this brush every single day for my set-powder. Sometimes, I even use it both my contour and bronzing powder. This brush is so soft, I really adore it. It spreads the powder very lightly and since it’s rather large, the process is fairly quick. It is quite an investment to make for this brush, but I do believe it is necessary in any brush collection.

MAC Ravishing Lipstick (Cremesheen) $14.00 USA
Such a pretty light peach color. It has enough color that it shows up on my pigmented lips right away. I feel great when I wear this color. Something about the peach tone just brightens up my face. I like to wear it with a light eyeshadow combination and black eyeliner + peachy cheeks. Really a nice addition to your summer lip colors.

MAC Studio Moisture cream $31.00 USA
This moisturizer is so wonderful! I wear this everyday under my “face” and it feels great. It is a VERY thick formulation which is not really ideal for summer time. However, I have recently started a dermatologist treatment for my skin that is very drying. This helps to correct any dry patches on my skin and my foundation looks wonderful. Highly recommended for any dry skin types and during the winter.

Anastasia Brow Powder Duo $22.00 USA
I bought this recently and now I can’t leave my house without filling/shaping my eyebrows. I picked up the color “brunette” and it matches my brows so perfectly. Usually, darker skin types have trouble finding a good color match for eyebrow filling because most shades tend to be too gray. And who wants to look ashy?

Stila Kajal Eyeliner in Onyx $18.00 USA
Very basic item but I do love using it. It is super duper dark! I have very sensitive eyes and the Stila Kajal liner does not upset them which a great plus for me. The CON to this pencil is how soft it is. You have to use it with caution because you will get raccoon eyes. I recommend smudging it out a little and sealing it with Black Eyeshadow.

Bobbi Brown Extra Eye Balm $60.00 USA
I bought this item when Bobbi Brown was having a summer sale a few weeks ago. I like this item because I can totally feel a difference in my eyes the morning after I use it. I know that these types of eye treatments take quite some time to see the effects but I just know this is already helping my early crows-feet and swelling around my eyes. It is very moisturizing and I would recommend it.

Do you use any of these products already?

XOXO,
Awilda

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Illamasqua: Now Available on Sephora.com

Hi Beauties!
News Flash:
Illamasqua cosmetics are now available for sale on Sephora.com.

Shop Here!

XOXO (& Happy Spending!),
Awilda

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Shoes That Make My Knees Weak!

Hi Beauties!

Today's post has nothing to do with makeup. It's all about shoes I adore (but can't afford) and some wallet friendly similar alternatives. I have to admit that shoes have a very special place in my heart, right next to the makeup of course! I drool over shoes from premium designers and while my wallet is not very heavy, I still daydream. Here, I selected some of my current favorite 'obsessions' and some wallet-friendly alternatives.

Splurge: Christian Louboutin Pigalle 120

Steve Madden Nicolett Black Patent


Splurge: YSL Easy Open Pumps

Steven by Steve Madden Smittin





Splurge: YSL Triptoo Pumps

Steve Madden Symbill Pump (eventhough it's not patent leather, the style is similar)


Splurge: Christian Louboutin Paris 100

Steven by Steve Madden Blazzer

Splurge: Brian Atwood Hidden Platform Pumps


Steve Madden Slique Taupe Snake Pumps

Splurge: Christian Louboutin Nitoinimoi Bandage Ankle Boots

Steve Madden Towwer

Splurge: Christian Louboutin Very Prive Peep-Toe Pumps

Steve Madden Brriggt Black Multi


I hope you girls enjoyed looking at the shoes as much I do. I have a serious thing for Lubus. So much, that when I become rich one day (lol), I would love to have a closet full of them. In the meantime, I will settle for my 1 and only pair.


XOXO,
Awilda

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Nars: Fall 2009 Lolita Collection (Released)

Hi Beauties,

I love NARS and they have just released their Fall 2009 Collection, Lolita. Check out the swatches and product info below.

Top Left: Duo Eyeshadow in Silk Road
Top Right: Duo Eyeshadow in Brumes
Bottom Left: Duo Eyeshadow in Indian Summer
Bottom Right: Single Eyeshadow in Mekong
$32.00 USA/Each DUO
$22.00 USA/Single Eyeshadow

Lipstick: Fast Ride
$24.00 USANail Polish: Tokaido Express
$16.00 USA

XOXO,
Awilda

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Illmasqua - Ready To Rock New York!

Hi Beauties,

As some of you may have heard (though the cosmetics-obsessed-grapevines), the UK based cosmetics brand, Illamasqua, has posted official news regarding the Launch of the brand in New York City. The brand is already a big hit in the UK and word has it that this could be a MAC competitor. And seriously, we need more cosmetics than just MAC.

The launch is scheduled for July 31st at the Sephora in Times Square. The brand will be rolling out the their collection throughout 26 different USA Sephora stores in the coming months.

I will most definitely will be attending this much awaited launch at the Times Square store.

Anyone else coming?

http://www.illamasqua.com/
http://www.sephora.com/

XOXO,
Awilda

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Classic Bridal Look (Bridal Series Look #2)

Hi Beauties!

In Continuing with the Bridal Series, here is look #2 which is a more classic take on the bridal look. This look would work great on pretty much anyone from the Bride to bridesmaids and the mothers.

I hope you like this one!

Products:
Eyes:

Painterly Paint Pot
Ben Nye Shell ES
Ben Nye DR7 coral blusher
Mac brown down
Mac naked pigment
Mac Vanilla pigment
Mac Vanilla ES

XOXO,
Awilda

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Quick Fix: Dealing with Eyeshadow Fallout

Hi Beauties!

I know, I know. I've been super lazy with the posts lately. I'm Sowy! I'm back!

Here's a great quick fix for Dealing with Eyeshadow Fallout:

1. It's always best to start with your eye makeup and follow with foundation. This way, any fallout could be easily removed instead of ruinning your perfect foundation.

2. If you follow step 1: You can easily get a bit of your moisturizer on at a Q-tip, and sweep away any powder that fell below your eyes and on your cheeks.

3. Finish with your foundation! Voila!

Bonus: Before you begin any makeup, moisturize your face. While you apply your eye makeup, the moisturizer will have time to be absorbed into your skin. This ensures beautiful looking foundation.

XOXO,
Awilda

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A Modern Bridal Look: Video Tutorial

Hi Beauties,

I just uploaded this "modern Bridal" look. Check it out!

Products Used....

Eyes:
Painterly Paint Pot + 252 brush
Sweet Lust ES + 219 brush
Pink Venus ES + 239 Brush
Shale ES + 217 brush
Scene ES + 217 Brush
Carbon ES + 226 Brush
Vanilla ES + 229 brush
Blacktrack Fluidline + 210 brush
MAC #7 False Lashes + Duo lash glue

Face:

RCMA Foundation Shinto 2+3 mixed

RMCA Foundation Shinto 4 to Contour
MAC Invisible powder

Cheeks:
MAC Sushi Flower ES

Lips:
Sulculture lipliner
Please me LS
Ample Pink LG

FLOWER: H&M

I hope you like it!

Xoxo,
Awilda

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MAC Colour Craft Collection Haulin'!

Hi Beauties,

If you are tuned in to my twitter, you'll know that I went over to MAC today to check out the MAC Colour Craft Collection.

As usual, I'd like to share with you what I picked up and my initial thoughts.

Sunny By Nature MSF

By far the prettiest and most wearable of the bunch. They are all fabulous but I know that the few MSF's I own sit inside my vanity desperately waiting to get used. Unfortunately, MAC has a habit of going overboard on the shimmer.
*****"Dearest MAC, We the makeup-addicts also have day (office) jobs, and we, really don't look good under office lighting with those gold cheeks! The MSF's are too shimmery".*****

Anyway, it is a beautiful bronzey color with a few veins in light pink. This one is fantastic for contouring, bronzing or even allover the face for a warmer skin tone. This color may be too light for darker WOC but the "Warm Blend"* 3-color MSF will probably work perfectly. *disclaimer: it has gold shimmer. Read above.*

Style Demon Mineralize Blush

Deep cinnamon-rose with gold shimmer. When I got home I compared it on my Brunette MSF and they are quite similar. I may have to exchange this one. :-(

Nice Mix Up Lipglass (marbled)

Gorgeous orangey-bronze color. The consistency is quite sticky but the color payoff is way better than the Tri-color Lipglasses from the Sugarsweet Collection. Overall a nice addition but not a must have.

Miss Marble Lipglass (marbled)

This is soft muted pink color. I have an abnormal obsession with pink lipglosses/lipsticks/blushes, whatever, that I felt I needed this one. But if you are 'normal' and you have other pinks this is not a must have.

Trimming Talk Lipstick (Frost)

GORGEOUS! WOW! I love this color. The frost part is barely noticeable but the pink is to die for! You do need to add 2+ coats to hide the pigmentation from your own lips but once you do, it's amazing. I am wearing it as I type this and I don't want to take it off. LOL

MAC 131 Brush

I haven't tried this brush yet but I can see myself using it for liquid foundation, powder blushes, cream blushes, MSFs and highlight. It really is too expensive as are most MAC brushes, but I just see so many possibilities with this one.

Happy Shopping!

XOXO,
Awilda

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MAC Colour Craft Collection: Launch 7/9/09 (USA)

Hi Beauties!

Are you ready for MAC's newest "Colour Craft" collection? I am and I'm very excited about this one.

Click here for product photos and information.

Let me know what you're lemming. :-)

XOXO,
Awlda

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Hang Out With Me On Twitter! :-)

Hi Beauties!

I just opened a twitter account! Come join me and say Hello! :-)

http://twitter.com/MakeupRepublic

XOXO,
Awilda

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FOTD: I Love MAC Pigments! :-)

Hi Beauties!

I hope you all had a great 4th of July Weekend! What did you do?

I was at my Brother's house enjoying some great BBQ and enjoying the great weather! If you live around the Eastern USA, you'll know how exactly what I mean when I say I was REALLY enjoying the good weather. Finally! :-)

Here's the look I wore using MAC Pigments (which I adore)!

FACE:
MAC Strobe Liquid Lotion
Chanel Teinte Innocense Foundation - Natural (this matches better)
MAC Mineralize Skinfinish - Medium Plus
Bobbi brown concealer - Natural (not a great match)

CHEEKS:
Nars Dolce Vita

LIPS:
My favorite combo!
MAC Pink Plaid Lipstick
MAC Velvetella Lipliner
MAC Sweet Strawberry Lipgloss (LE - Hello Kitty)

EYES:
MAC Bare Canvas Paint
MAC Melon Pigment + FIX+ on inner lid
MAC Pinked Mauve Pigment in the crease
MAC Sketch ES to bottom Lashes and most outer corner
MAC Smolder to waterline

I hope you like this! I think it's a great dressed up summer face!
XOXO,
Awilda

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FOTD: Rock That Orange!

Hi Beauties,

Happy 4th of July! I Hope you all have a great time today!
Here's a recent FOTD using Morange Lipstick from MAC. It is super bold and I love it!
I kept the rest of my face neutral because I didn't want to compete with the lipstick.

Products Used:

FACE:
Revlon Colorstay Foundation - #350 Rich Tan
Bobbi Brown Concealer - Natural
MUFE HD Powder
MAC Mineralize Skin Finish - Refined (LE)

CHEEKS:
NARS Torrid (lightly)

EYES:
MAC Bare Canvas Paint
MAC Grain ES allover
MAC Texture ES in the crease
MAC Vanilla Pigment to Highlight
MAC Blacktrack to line top and bottom lashlines

LIPS:
MAC Morange Lipstick (with a lipstick brush)

XOXO,
Awilda

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MAC Euristocrats II Collection: Released (USA)

Hi Beauties,

The MAC Euristocrats II Collection has been released in the USA.

Please Click Here for Product Info

XOXO,
Awilda

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