Spring Inspired Updo

Isn't the weather beautiful?! The sun is shinning, flowers are blooming, and the birds are singing my favorite song! :-) I wanted to share with you a simple yet classy updo I did on myself. Fresh flowers in any hairstyle can glam up any look. Use a hair pin to keep them in place. Pin them on your hair right before you leave, that way they last longer through the night.

Polka Dot Summer Nails

I have recently gotten into nail art. As a mom to a toddler, I rarely have time to go get my nails done, so I have decided to literally take matters into my own hands.

I will be posting nail tutorials on the blog whenever I come up with something cute. Let's start with this adorable polka dot nail art I did today while the baby napped.

 

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Everday Summer Eye Looks

Summer is ending soon, so I wanted to post 3 easy summer looks that I created using Smashbox Photo Op Eye Enhancing Palette and Urban Decay's eyeliners. This small palette is great for everyday looks or to pack away for a vacation getaway. Smashbox Photo Op Eye Enhancing Palette is specifically designed for brown eyed girls, so you are guaranteed a pretty look! But don't worry my blue and green eyed babes, Smashbox covered you girls too!

Flower Power 2.0

Hello Makeup Friends,

I know it has been a while since I have posted a look, but today I bring you this fun look for summer! A while back I did a look called Flower Power that became one of the favorite looks on the blog. Recently, I kept getting requests to revisit the look, and so here it is! I used a different color combo to change it up, so I would not call this an exact replica of the look, just a new interpretation of it. Read on for products used and tips:

Easy Breezy Summer Look

Whenever I go away for a Summer Vacation, I try to keep my makeup as simple as possible. Now that I'm a mom, I have even less time to do my makeup and I hate to waste away time that I could be spending out having fun. This look is my go to look for the summer months. I just modify it to whatever color I'm feeling at the moment. Read on for some tips to do a quick and easy Summer Makeup Look.

 

Bohemian Summer Shoot

I had the pleasure of working as a Makeup Artist and Hairstylist on a Bohemian/African Tribe inspired photo shoot recently. I love what I do, and recently I have found another passion of mine, and that is styling the overall theme and also wardrobe for shoots. For this Particular shoot I worked together with Owl Garden Styling to come up with these three different outfits complete with Jewerly, Makeup and Hair.

The pictures of this shoot were taken by photographer Diana Santisteban. To view more of her work visit her website at: www.dianasantisteban.com 

The First Look- Teased Hair emulating a Lion's Mane

Inspiration: Vanda Sanderiana Orchid

For this look, I got my inspiration from this picture of the Vanda Sanderiana Orchid. This is such a beautiful and exotic flower. I love the colors because it is difficult to tell what they are exactly. Is it purple? Is it maroon? Is it pink? I don't really know, but what I do know is that this captivating flower inspired me to create this look:

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Featured Look- Summer Colors

Here is a fun summer look. Maylin wanted a look that had blue in it and so I decided to pair it with violets and purples. I love the combination of teal and purple!

 

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Navy and White Look

Here is another easy makeup look that you can try to do yourself. You just need a Navy Blue eyeliner -I used Urban Decay 24/7 liner in Binge- a dark blue eyeshadow, and shimmery white eyeshadow. Those are the only three colors I used to create this look. I also used a blue mascara on the bottom lashes and a black one on the top lashes. Remember, it's all about blending to create that smoldered effect.
P.S. Navy blue is a great color for brown eyes. It brings out the warmth in the color.

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Sunset Eyes

Rich golds, bronze, copper, and brown come together to create this sunset inspired look. I used NAKED pigments to create this makeup. Check back tomorrow to view the list of products used and some instructions.

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I've got the Blues :)

Royal blue is such a fun color to wear! Blue brightens the whites of your eyes and distracts from any redness you might have on your face. Scroll down to view the products I used so that you can recreate this look.

Earth Tones with a Twist

This is a casual look that was taken up a notch by adding glitter to the lower lash line. I guess I have a glitter liner obsession at the moment. Glitter is just so much fun!

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