BLOSSOMING FACE OF THE DAY: GOLD HIGHLIGHT USING EYESHADOW!

Hey Blossoms,

I haven't done a FOTD for a while. Although I've taken the photos numerous times to do so it always slips my mind when it comes time to blog. I recently attended a Memorial Day Service with my boyfriend and his family. His parents are Jehovah's Witnesses and this is a huge celebration for them. Although neither him nor I are Jehovah's Witnesses we were still extended an invitation. I attended last year and again this year. Its always a nice service as everyone is so kind and bible scriptures are read. Although I do not claim any denomination I do believe in God. The event only lasts an hour.

The women dress modestly and the men dress in suits. I definitely didnt want my makeup to stand out too much especially since I was a guest and not a part of the congregation but I still wanted to look polished. I opted to center the look around a GOLD HIGHLIGHT at the prominent parts on my face: bridge of nose, cheek bones, brow arch.

What I used to achieve the look...

Face

Cover Fx Primer
Maybelline 24hr Stay Liquid Foundation in Dark Cocoa
LA Pro HD Concealer in Toast (under eye)
Cover Fx Mattifiying Powder
MAC MSF in Deep Dark

Eyes

All Wet n Wild shimmer E/s (I've depotted them all so I'm unsure what palette but I own all of the palettes)
bronze shimmer e/s on lid
burgundy shimmer e/s in crease
black matte e/s in outter v & crease
gold with burgundy specks e/s as brow highlight
gold shimmer e/s at inner tear duct
NYX Liquid Eyeliner in black
L'oreal Voluminous Masacara in Black
WnW Eye liner in Gold (along bottom lash line & set with burgundy shimmer e/s from crease)


Cheeks

Black Radiance blush in Warm Honey
WnW gold shimmer e/s to highlight bridge of nose, chin & cheek bones

LIPS

Lip balm

HERE'S THE FINAL LOOK....

I'm pictured here with my wonderful boyfriend who I affectionately call Handsome (for obvious reasons). He is the designer behind my logo (shown at the beginning of all my Youtube videos). We were headed out to an event and I was able to snap this picture before we left his parents home.

Have any of you ever used a shimmer eyeshadow to highlight? matte eyeshadow to contour(I didn't use one here)?

Until Next Time

Later Blossoms!

BLOSSOMING FACE OF THE DAY: SAM FINE STYLE

Hey Blossoms,

I am a makeup artist so there is no secret that I would educate myself with the work and techniques of those before me. Introducing one of my favorite Celebrity Makeup Artists: Mr. Sam Fine. He has an amazing book & DVD that breaks down his technique and the steps he takes to achieve a flawless finish each and every time. He is the man behind the gorgeous faces of Iman, Naomi Campbell, Vanessa Williams, Tyra and even Patti LaBelle plus many many more. His professionalism, charm and amazing skills are highly praised!

I follow Sam Fine on Twitter at @SamFineBeauty and he is so personable. He answers your questions (many times the same questions over and over again) and doesn't complain, offers invaluable advice, honest critique if asked and is always positive and supportive of those seeking to venture into makeup.

Without further adieu here's the MOTD (Man of The Day lol)

Here's photos of some of the celebrities he has worked with numerous times over the years

Here's his coveted DVD & book

Both which inspired me to do a BLOSSOMING FACE OF THE DAY: SAM FINE STYLE

PRODUCTS USED

FACE

L'oreal Revitalift Mositurizer Face Cream
Black Opal Foundation in Nutmeg (used as concealer for under eye and to highlight)
Black Opal Foundation in Hazelnut (used to spot treat and even skin tone)
Black Opal Blotting Powder used to set "concealer" and highlighting
Graftobian Powder Foundation used to set rest of face
Cover Girl Ebony Bronzer

EYES

Urban Decay E/s in Hustle (dark brown shimmer e/s placed all over lid and blended up to crease)
Inglot Matte Dark Brown E/s (used to contour crease)
UD E/s in Virgin (off white shimmer e/s used to highlight brow bone)
UD 24/7 E/l pencil in Whiskey ( golden brown e/l used to line water line)
Inglot Matte Dark Brown E/s used to line lower lash line
Revlon Colorstay Black Liquid E/l (feel free to use a brown e/l instead to soften the look)
Falsies
Maybelline Lash Stiletto

CHEEKS

CoverGirl Ebony Bronzer
La Femme Cinnabar (orangey blush)

LIPS

Jordana Coco Loco l/l (dark brown l/l)
Inglot Nudey Red l/s (sorry the l/s dont have names lol)
NK Golden Shimmer L/g


I love this look it can DEFINITELY double as a bridal look. It's very soft and pretty and for those that don't wear makeup often this look isn't intimidating and will compliment any skin tone beautifully!

NOW FOR THE PHOTOS!

Hope you like it!

Check out my Youtube video showcasing this look here MY YOUTUBE BEAUTY CHANNEL


Until Next Time,

Later Blossoms!!