I did some damage at Sephora and *All This* (like I got a ton of stuff, lol) only cost me $100.00!!... after I used my $50 gift card. But I am a happy camper because I love all of my purchases. The key to getting in & out of Sephora with the necessary items & within budget is to make a list. I knew what I was going in there for, which helped me not to impulse buy. Well... for the most part it did. I still bought $10.00 in lip gloss stackable tubes... they were $5 ea - what's a girl to do?? #shrugs shoulders
A beautiful beach house, an amazing team and a fab photoshoot... what more could one ask for?
As a makeup artist, the best part for me was having the freedom to customize the makeup look. (very often we are directed up to the smallest detail) But on this shoot the designer allowed me to interpret his concept, and that was a very rewarding experience.
I had a BLAST on this shoot, and the image definitely tells the story. We were all in an editorial state of mind!
Maison de LaCour - Spring, 2012
The artistic side of makeup... this project was such fun for me. I was very happy to do makeup that is beyond what is considered 'pretty".
Video/Photography: Geraldine Rodriguez Photography
Models: Amy Hans, Igz Kincaid, Jasmine Jade, Lyric Lincoln, Veronica Vides
Makeup by De' Carr Beauty
Ahh yes... the most desired eye makeup look in the biz!
A lot of ladies want to try the smokey eye but never have because of their fear of "looking like a raccoon"!... and I can't say that I blame them.
But at the same time, I must admit being surprised by this fact because it lead me to realize just how many ladies still think that a smokey eye has to be black. Well, it doesn't!
Thus, the remedy for the dreaded "raccoon eye" is... (wait for it...) try a different color!
In this picture, a simple gray was used. I know... I know... it's not a major departation from using the classic black eye shadow but in reality, choosing to use a medium or even a dark shade of gray versus using black, is noticeably different and... you won't look like a raccoon!
But don't just take my word on this... try it and see.
The key is to test out different shades of your desired color (ex: light gray, steel gray or charcoal gray) and see which one best compliments your individual skintone. From there, all you have to do is practice your application technique and in no time at all, you'll be wearing the "smokey eye" with sexy confidence!
