iTube: Transition makeup look from Day to Night

   A week and a half have gone by and no posts from me... I'm so sorry guys, as I mentioned before we're moving back home in a couple weeks and I'm really astonished by the amount of junk a person can accumulate in 9 months, mostly from the kids (of course I'm blaming on them!) hehehe

   I'm having to go trough everything and do the "keeping or tossing" kinda thing, and I haven't even started packing yet, well that's not entirely true. I did start packing my scarves and it took a whole entire medium size suitcase, really?! I thought. So that was the end of the attempt of packing at least for a few more days :)

   Now to business. I must say I was sooooo done with the video thing last week, I got frustrated with my computer/camera and lack of nice background for the videos but I did manage to accomplish a makeup transition look after I posted a pic on instagram of my "bare" skin.

   Well that's what everyone was thinking but true be said I had makeup on, but the look was so natural it made it for a beautiful flawless skin look for anytime of the day. I start the video showing you how I accomplished that look and finish it on showing easy ways to transform that natural, day look into an evening out face.

Benefit Hello Flawless foundation on "warm me up" ; Real Techniques expert and blush brushes; milani baked blush in "dolce pink.

    The above picture shows exactly what I used on my face on the picture. But and that's a big BUT, I have had the benefit foundation for months I could never get quite the "flawless" look so I'm pretty sure the responsible for that task is the Real Technique expert brush. It's dense and it buffs the foundation on so very well you get that celebrity face, you know what I mean?! ;)

   On the video I'll show you what I did and the lighting might not be true to the look, so I apologize upfront.





Please subscribe to my channel, that really helps me keep on going with the videos!
www.youtube.com/stylediaries79

Beijos,

 

iTube: My first makeup tutorial...highlight and bronze yourself!!

   Hahaha! Ok, don't laugh too hard now, you should save some laughs for the video!

   Apart from the fact that I'm VERY inexperienced with video editing and such I thought the info was pretty relevant and with the help of my BFF I know I'll eventually master the video editing thing...or not, only time will tell! But please be gentle on your critics as I have a heart too:)

   This is a makeup tutorial about how to use the illuminator or highlighter and the bronzer to help shape up your face.



*Note: I'm not a professional but have been doing my own makeup and my friends' for years, so if you are a pro feel free to give us all pro tips, these ones are from a girl just like you!!!

**Here's a list of the products and colors I used on the video:

- Clinique Moisture Surge (tinted moisturizer SPF15) in Medium
- Magic Lumi - Light infusing primer by L'oreal
- Lancome blush in Shimmer Mocha Havanna ( you can use any bronzer you already have, as long as it's darker than your skin color)
- Chanel ombre d'eau in 737 Riviera (what I called peach in the video)
- Physicians Formula powder palette minerals glow pearls in 5J Bronze Pearls
- Bobbi brown blush in flame 4
- L'oreal power volume collagen


 Hope you got a kick out of it and once again feedback is appreciated.

Beijos,

 

ShopLocal: CosBar your beauty destination in the Rocky Mountains!

   Buying your goods from the the local shops is a way to keep them alive and going, besides the support of your community. That being said I know that's not always possible, maybe they don't have certain products or the shop really sucks... ouch!

   So when I found this awesome beauty shop in the heart of the Vail Village I thought WOW I have access to all of this right here and didn't even know! So I felt the need to blog about such a place and let everyone know you have a beauty shop destination while on vacation!!!

   I went in looking for an illuminator or highlighter and found a great little product from Chanel that is neither one of those but works just like one! Let me explain, it's the chanel ombre d'eau meant to be a very shiny eye shadow but if you place it on top of your cheek bone and under and on top of your brow bone it works wonders! I do my highlighter after all my make up is applied  but if you are using it for during the day I suggest mixing up with your foundation or placing it on your skin before foundation/tinted moisturizer, etc..

   Now, let me talk about the experience! Dawn was the makeup artist who assisted me and she was very helpful and knowledgeable about the products as well as what goes well with my complexion and what was not the most flattering palette for moi. Kathie is the store manager and equally sweet and knowledgeable about everything (obviously!!). They carry a lot of the high-end products such as Chanel, YSL, Sisley, and also some of the mid-price ones such as Clinique, Bobbi Brown, Laura Mercier, etc.

Ended up getting my dream blush! Hope you can see it on these shots as they were the best I could do in my car ;)

Can you see the 3 dimension of my cheeks?!

My two purchases of the day!

Not the best shot but one that shows the work of those two babies!

A great size store, with enough choices but not overwhelming

Chanel's new holiday collection is stunning and on your right is the color I've always wanted for a blush and never found  it 

Awkward ;D But I needed the shot in the store!!! Hehehe

    Just so you know I purchase a lot of products at the regular drugstore and love it -hello L'oreal, Sephora is also a great place to get lost in the cosmetic world but not available around these parts ;) in fact the last time I felt the need for something a bit more special than the regular grocery store finds I purchased a blush online at Sephora and as I thought the color was nothing like the one pictured. So, even though I still OK with it there's nothing like going to a place and testing the product out on your skin with helpful professionals guiding you! It's called instant gratification less shipping!!

   So check them out if you happen to be here, they have exciting events such as the equivalent of "beauty week" from major retailers with makeup artists from different makeup lines.

                                                         Check them out at: cosbar.com

   *As I'm messing with my iMovie more and more (need my geek BFF emergency!) I'm going to do a tutorial on these products sometime this coming week! BEWARE!!!! 

Beijos,


 

Beauty S.O.S: The Red Lip

Now it's the time to transition from the nude lip and the smoky eye to a more springish look; the bright colored lip and the natural looking eye - I say natural looking because you know there's a lot of goodies we use to "look" natural :) but that's talk for another time.

Today I'm focusing on the red lip, I know it can be intimidating but only until you find your perfect shade. Invest some time on a consultation from a make up artist who will help you achieve your perfect self!!

Do you need reasons why to wear a bright lipstick? Here we go:
 1. It instantly turns your outfit into a chic ensemble. Its' like the perfect accessory, think of a pair of jeans with a cardi and flats...now think of it with bright red lips!!! Hum yummy ;)
 2. It totally brightens you smile. The strong color against your teeth gives the illusion of a whiter teeth (play it in you favor!!)
 3. It's a staple of elegance and sexiness, think Marylin Monroe!

Find your perfect shade:
 1. Fair skin look for sheer, blue-based reds. They are bold yet they don't fight with the redness of the fair skin.
 2. Olive or medium skin just have fun! Lucky you can pull off almost any red so pick your favorite and play with different tones.
 3. Dark skin girls have a couple of options. If you have gold tones ( Rihanna) look for a brown base red such as brick or rusty ones, if you have a more blue-based skin (Alek Wek) look for ruby reds or even reds with a hint of pink such as dark cherry.But what's important is to get out of your comfort zone and try new things, how are you going to know whether it works for you if you never try!

Red Lip Beauty Trend by karinastylediaries featuring a lip makeup