Yummy Chocolate Plum

Just about every cosmetic line is coming out with limited edition makeup for the Christmas holidays and I saw this little eye & cheek palette at the Body Shop and couldn't resist picking it up, plus it was pretty inexpensive (US$26). There were two palettes but am more of a neutral/ natural person so I gravitated towards the Plum/Chocolate/Caramel Palette. There are 4 eye shadows and one blush and the colors are soft and beautiful. This mini palette works well for travel and for divas who like to keep it fairly neutral during the day....or evening. These colors are perfect for a quiet, initimate dinner evening or even just a prowl around town looking at all the Christmas goodies that stores are stocking.

Anyway, here's the look that I created using the mini palette..............

Eyes:

Two Faced Shadow Insurance

Sephora Frosty Jumbo Pencil

The Body Shop Plum/Chocolate/Caramel Eye & Cheek Palette

Urban Decay Perversion Liquid Liner

Ardell Gisele Lashes

Lips:

MAC Spirited LipGlass

Face:

MAC NC50 Studio Tech Foundation

MAC Refined Golden Powder

Cheeks:

The Body Shop Plum/Chocolate/Caramel Eye & Cheek Palette

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Glitz & Glam

This is my third Christmas look so far and there are many more to come. This is a super, easy smokey eye using MAC's Cinderfella (BEAUTIFUL mineral shadow).

I am soooooooo tired (yawn, yawn).....it's pretty hard having a full time job then having to come home, do all the domestic stuff and still take a minute or two to keep in touch with you beauties. You guys really keep me going!

Thanks a mil!

Eyes:

UDPP

MAC Shadestick (Gentil Lentil)

MAC Greasepaint Stick (Black)

MAC Cinderfella e/s

MAC Electra e/s

Maybeline Volum' Express Mascara

Urban Decay Perversion Liquid Liner

Ardell Gisele Lashes

Lips:

MAC Get Rich Quick Dazzle Glass

Face:

MAC NC50 Studio Tech Foundation

MAC Refined Golden Bronze Powder

Cheeks:

Body Shop Blush

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Christmas Makeup Giveaway!!!!

Hi beauties,

The festive season is quickly approaching and as we all know, the season is filled with bright, colorful, sparkley lights, lots of love, gifts, kindness, happiness, time spent with family and the list goes on and on and on and on. For some of us, some of these happy things may not occur but it's always great to be optimistic and create happiness even in the midst of an ugly situation.

Even though this is a giveaway, you also have to put in a little work. It can't be one-sided now can it? So here goes:

REQUIREMENTS

** Each participant MUST be a follower on my blog (http://shadespromakeup.blogspot.com) AND a subscriber of my YouTube Channel (www.youtube.com/user/shadesmakeup). If you're not, then you need to register. I WILL be checking to see if you are registered on these sites

** Absolutely ANYONE can enter this giveaway (local or international)

** You are allowed to make more than one submission.

** IF you're under 18 yrs old, PLEASE seek parental consent before entering this giveaway. PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE do this!

** Each participant MUST create their own holiday (Christmas) 2009 look. (Remember that it's all about shimmer, sparkles, glitz & glam). So basically you're creating a look that one would wear during the festive season.

** Each participant MUST submit a minimum of 6 images (1 before image, 2 during images and at least 3 images of your complete creation).

** Submit ALL work to shadesmakeup@hotmail.com. Please ensure that your blogger/ subscriber name and your real name is included in the email.

** Each participant MUST work on themselves (please DO NOT go to a makeup pro or makeup counter to have your makeup done. (That is NOT going to cut it). It MUST be your work.

** Have fun, be creative, give it your best shot and GOOD LUCK!!

This giveaway will be closed on Sunday, November 29, 2009 and the lucky winner will be announced on December 5, 2009.

Good luck and I can't WAIT to see what you have in store for me. If you have any questions, feel free to shoot me an email at shadesmakeup@hotmail.com

Blessed Luv,

Olivia

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I didn't win the competitions.... :(

Ok guys, so I didn't win the Makeup Geek's Weekly Challenge where we had to create a makeup look using ONLY blush. I thought I did great and although I didn't win, it was a challenge because I would have never thought of creating a makeup look using only blush. It was awesome.

I didn't win the competition but hey, it's a challenge, it teaches you great things, it forces you to be creative and step out of your comfort zone and that's what am all about so am going to keep bringing the pressure to the other competitors but at the same time, make it fun!!!

Here's the entry that I submitted: http://shadespromakeup.blogspot.com/2009/11/makeup-geeks-weekly-challenge-blush-as.html

If you go to http://makeupgeek.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=26721#p233766 you'll see the winners. It's always great to get feedback so tell me what you think.

I also didn't win the Breast Cancer Awareness makeup competition that Jacqueline of A Brilliant Brunette hosted. Again, I thought I submitted a GREAT makeup look but didn't win. It's all good. I'll keep entering.... this was my submission for that competition http://shadespromakeup.blogspot.com/2009/10/breast-cancer-awareness-makeup.html

Here's the winner for that competition. http://www.abrilliantbrunette.com/2009/11/breast-cancer-awareness-contest-winner.html

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Crystal blue waters....

Today's look is inspired by Wet Paint Makeup Artist on YouTube (www.youtube.com/user/wetpaintmakeupartist). She creates out of the ordinary looks and continues to challenge herself and others with her looks.

All colors were used from the Coastal Scents 88 palette. If you have this palette, go ahead, create this look and let me know how it turned out.

This look reminds me of the beautiful crystal, clear, blue waters of the Caribbean and other tropical islands. Thankfully, I've been blessed enough to live on one of them :)

Eyes:

Two Faced Shadow Insurance primer
All Shadows from the Coastal Scents 88 Palette

Lips:

NYX Jupiter

Face:

MAC NC50 Studio Tech Foundation
MAC Refined Golden Bronze Powder

MAC Breezy blush

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Makeup Tip: Nov 8-15, 2009

TIP: If you want exceptional durability, use an eye shadow base before applying the eyeshadow.

Some EXCELLENT eye shadow bases/primers are MAC Paintpots, Urban Decay Primer Potion and Two Faced Shadow Insurance. There are many other great shadow bases out there though.

Until next time, stay beautiful!

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Shiney Moss with a Christmas sparkle...

As I mentioned in my previous blog, I will be creating more Christmasy looks from now until Christmas so if you'd like me to create a specific look for you, feel free to send me an email or just post it in the comments section of this blog.

Today's look is similar to the "Blueberries that sparkle" look that I did but instead of using navy blue and silver, I used forest green and gold (from the Amo Urban Decay palette). I absolutely love green....in every and any shade. Green is a beautiful color. It signifies many things.

Here's the look and you can follow the video for this look on my YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/user/shadesmakeup

Eyes:

Two Faced Shadow Insurance primer

Urban Decay Sin e/s (highlighter)

Urban Decay Mildew e/s

Urban Decay Chopper e/s

Lime Crime Empress e/s

Urban Decay Perversion liquid liner

Ardell Gisele Lashes

Lips:

Beauty Treats- Wild Rose lipgloss

Face:

MAC NC50 Studio Tech Foundation

MAC Refined Golden Bronze Powder

MAC Sunbasque blush

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