FOTD: Polished Neutral Look

Hi Beauties,

Here's one my go-to looks when I'm pressed for time or quite frankly don't want to fuzz with a lot of makeup.

Eyes:
Make Up For Ever #128 Eyeshadow (copper sheen)
Make Up For Ever #172 Eyeshadow (Satiny Black Chocolate)

Hope you like!

XOXO,
Awilda

Blog Poll: Matte VS Shimmer?

Hi Beauties!

BLOG POLL:

Which do you prefer most?

Matte Eyeshadow OR Shimmer Eyeshadows?

Personally, I try to avoid too much shimmer during the day as I hate looking like I'm going to a party at 8AM (lol). Matte Eyeshadows are my top favorite finish eventhough my collection has A LOT of shimmery colors. hmmm. :-/

Are there any brands of eyeshadows that you prefer?

XOXO,

Awilda

Fashion Obsession Of The Day: YSL Y Platform Booties

Hi Beauties!

Happy Monday!

Every now and then I like to post about stuff that is not makeup. And, one of my other favorite vain things is Fashion. I work in the industry and I really can't help but to ogle at the latest trends and celebrity styles.

Hence, my latest vain obsession, The YSL Y Platform Bootie! Aren't these the most gorgeous booties ever?!

Kim Kardashian has been spotted quite a few times in these and she wears them so well.












XOXO,
Awilda

Video Tutorial: Smokey Jeweled Eyes

Hi Beauties!

Here's is my latest video tutorial. I hope you like it!




XOXO,
Awilda

FOTD: The Joker! *Halloween*

Hi Beauties!

I really love the way that this came out! My boyfriend even asked me to do his makeup as The Joker for Halloween! lol!

This probably not a look that a lot of girls will wear but I thought it was fun to try it on myself because I don't have a full time model. LOL


RIP Heath Ledger.
I think he did an amazing job as The Joker in Batman: The Dark Night. He was a star that died too soon.

Hope you like this!

Products Used:
Ben Nye Clown White
Ben Nye Nose & Scar Wax
Spirit Gum adhesive
MAC Blacktrack Fluidline
MAC Russian Red Lipstick

XOXO,
Awilda

FOTD:...Battered and Wounded!

Ouuuuchhh! My face hurts so much!


Here I am getting into trouble again! lol

If you didn't realize, this is makeup! Special effects makeup is so cool and it's a field that I would love to learn more about. I don't really like scary horror movies but the special effects artist in those movies are incredibly talented.

Items Used:

Duo Clear Lash Glue
MUFE #92 Eyeshadow
MAC Carbon Eyeshadow
MAC Sushi Flower, Passionate, Amber Lights and Handwritten Eyeshadow
MAC Cult of Cherry Lipglass
MAC Myth lipstick

I hope you like!

XOXO,
Awilda

Blog Poll: Is Red Lipstick Appropriate for Work?

Hey Beauties!

I really appreciate all of your feedback on my previous blog polls and I do read each and everyone of them. Some of you beauties are really funny! Thanks for giving me your time and opinions!

As the title indicates, here's the newest Poll.

Do you think that Red Lipstick is appropriate for the office?

I have never worn red lipstick to work but judging from the looks that people give me when I wear red lipstick, I doubt that it's "neutral" enough for 9-5pm.

XOXO,
Awilda

FOTD: Attempting the Fluttlerfly Face Mask From MAC

Hi Beauties!

I hope you are all doing well! Yesterday I got around to playing around with my makeup and I decided to try the MAC FlutterflY Mask from the Halloween 2009 Face Charts.

Here is my poor attempt. I rushed the black lines and some of the lines came out too thick.



Anyway, Let me know if any of you are attempting any of the MAC Charts! I think they are all super cool!








XOXO,
Awilda

Blog Poll: Do Guys Really Hate Makeup?

Hi Beauties,

We all know guys that say "I don't like girls that wear makeup" or "Why do you wear makeup?".

But, we know that men love the celebrities/models they see in magazines (let's say FHM or MAXIM) or in movies/tv. Those celebs are heavily airbrushed and made up to look their best.

So....What do you think?

POLL:
Could men really tell when we wear makeup?

Do they think it makes women high-maintenance?


XOXO,
Awilda

Dell Computers Partners with OPI Nail Polish!

Hi Beauties!

News Break:
Dell Computers and OPI have partnered to create an array of very fashion-forward color options for the Mini, Inspiron and Studio laptops, through Dell's Design Studio. Currently the plan is to have 26 colors available (including 20 classic colors and 6 from the Holiday Collection).

As beauty-slaves we already know how fabulous OPI nail polishes are and now your computers can be as equally trendy and colorful. The launch will happen in the USA first and later in other countries.

I think this is so cool and I wish I needed a new computer right now!

XOXO,
Awilda

Khloe Kardashian's Wedding Makeup!

Hi Beauties,

I have been scouring the internet to find the makeup that Khloe Kardashian wore at her wedding to Lamar Odom last week. The makeup look was created by the super-duper fabulous Mario Dedivanovic and he spilled all of secrets of the look to OK Magazine.

Here, I stole the snippet from OK Magazine if you missed on the newstands.

All brides are radiant, but Kardashian makeup artist Mario Dedivanovic gave Khloe that special something extra. "He wanted her youthful look to shine through and kept her makeup natural and dewy," says Kim, OK!'s contributing beauty editor. Mario gave Khloe subtle, smoky eyes using copper and bronze hues. (He blended the golden shade from NARS Duo Eyeshadow in Méditerranée with Antiqued Eye Shadow by MAC) "He coated Khloe's lashes with Lancome Hypnose mascara - Khloe's fave!" Kim adds, "And to get her luminous skin, Mario applied blush in Orgasm by NARS and Bronze Matte bronzer by Dior. Finally, Mario applied Revlon Creme Gloss in Pink Cami to give Khloe's lips a natural color and shine." And Khloe's tumbling waves? "Our hairstylist Frankie Payne blew out her hair using Bumble and bumble Thickening Spray," Kim tells OK!. "He waved her hair in small sections using a double-barrel curling iron, but kept the texture piecy and tousled. Then to finish the look, he applied a dab of T3 Boost by Orlando Pita."

XOXO,
Awilda

Celebs Without Makeup!

Hey Beauties!

Today's post is a great example of the power of makeup. I am a firm beleiver that everyone woman (and sometimes Men) could benefit from makeup. It's really amazing what a little concealer and an eyebrow pencil will do to a face.

Check out the photos of your favorite celebs below.
I think that Adrianna Lima is the prettiest of all of them without makeup on. Of course, don't we all wish we had those stunning eyes and gorgeous lips? I do!

Who do you think looks best? worst?

XOXO,
Awilda