From the Roots I Came....

Hi beauties!! I just wanted to do a quick post on makeup that I did for a photoshoot yesterday with one of the island's well-known models. The theme was African, but more, rural, tribal Africa. I was definitely on board to do makeup for this shoot so I basically did a neutral look then "upped" it with random tribal markings. Cassi is truly unique and has a distinct look. View the pics for yourself!!...

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Cayman Fashion Solstice 2010

Just about every country in the world has a fashion week except for us here in the Cayman Islands but Guavaberry Marketing (Cayman) Limited, gave us what we've been longing for; a fashion weekend. Once again, I had the fabulous opportunity to work with and network with some of the most gorgeous people in the business. Living on such a tiny island definitely has its pluses and being a makeup artist is definitely one of them (wink!) Cayman Fashioin Solstice (http://www.caymanfashionsolstice.com/) is the Caribbean's premier fashion gala event! The vision for Cayman Fashion Solstice has culminated into a four-day fashion and lifestyle evnt, which combines private soirees, fun fetes, island tours and sailing excursions. The Solstice Fashion...

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London Photoshoot

For a girl from a little island (one which is non-existent to many people around the world) I must say that I have been BLESSED to be able to meet and work with so many beautiful people (incl. celebrities like Nigel Barker from America's Next Top Model), Alicia Keys etc. This time around, I was able to meet and work with Roberto Aguilar (www.modelmayhem.com/7367) a photographer from Florida based in London. Roberto is SUPER talented and does photography for Tigi Hair Care, Bed Head ads etc. I either stumble upon these people, get connections or simply seek them out on Model Mayhem (http://www.modelmayhem/), a social network for models, actors, hairstylists, makeup artists etc. Below are a few pics from my photoshoot in London (September...

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Rosey Melon

It's been a while since I've done a makeup blog post but I finally got my computer back. YAY!!! Here's a look that was done a while ago and I'm soooooooooo sorry but I can't remember what products were used. If I stumble upon them, I'll list them.Anyway, enjoy this look! ...

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Makeup Giveaway- WINNER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

As promised, today is October 11, 2010 and it's the day to announce my makeup giveaway winner......... First of all, let me thank ALL of you who participated in the giveaway. It was great to see everyone's versions of my looks. I really enjoyed it. To all of you, you are still winners in my eyes!! Keep up the awesome work!! Ok, so without further delays.......................the winner of the makeup giveaway is....................................................DRUM ROLL....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................DEEA...

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Tick, tick, tick.....makeup giveaway...(CLOSED)

Hi beauties, Don't let the time run out without you entering the Shades Professional Makeup end of Summer makeup giveaway. Remember that the closing date is September 30, 2010 and there will be no extensions.Just re-create one of my looks and enter to wi...

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MAKEUP GIVEAWAY!!!!! (CLOSED)

Hey beauties!!!Giveaways are something that I don't do alot of but here's another opportunity to win fabulous makeup!SHADES PROFESSIONAL MAKEUP is giving away a beautiful 78 color palette from NYX worth US$25 but you have a chance to add this gorgeous palette to your collection absolutely FREE!!Here's what you gotta do:1. You MUST be a follower on my blog AND a fan on my Facebook Page - Shades Professional Makeup (I will be checking) 2. All contestants MUST be 18 years or older (I will need your personal information to mail the pize).3. You MUST recreate any of my makeup looks listing what products were used and showing pictures of the makeup applied on yourself. DO NOT have your makeup done by anyone else.4. This giveaway is opened to everyone...

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Miss Earth Cayman Islands 2010

Hey beauties: First of all, let me just say how much I MISS you and miss blogging. I need a computer ASAP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hmmph! Anyway, I've been doing lots of makeup on myself for my blog posts (as usual) AND working with the Miss Cayman 2010 contestants and Miss Earth Cayman Islands 2010 (Samantha Widmer) who was announced on Saturday, August 28, 2010. I received a request from one of the members of N'Vogue Productions to provide makeup services for the Miss Earth Cayman Islands 2010 winner. Of course, I was more than willing and ready to accept such a fabulous opportunity to work with Sam. It was more for the cause than the actual event. Mother Earth belongs to every living creature and we must all share the responsibility...

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NO blog posts

Hi beauties:Just thought I'd make a quick blogspot post about no makeup posts because we had a power outage and my laptop got burnt up :(. Needless to say, I didn't have a external harddrive so I lost EVERYTHING on my laptop (boo hoo, sniff sniff). I am NOT happy about it at all but what can I do but start from scratch? I will be trying to source another computer very soon but until then, I won't be making any makeup posts. Thanks for your patience with ...

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Purple Inferno (Recreated Look)

YAY Sugarpill!! LOL!!! I happened to stumble across a YouTube Tutorial by Dayon (www.youtube.com/user/krawls80) called Purple Inferno. It was a combination of yellow, orange and purple and it was GORGEOUS. Dayon is also a blogger but she rarely blogs. If you're interested in her work, visit her YouTube Channel. Dayon is a "sista" and she create bold, vivid, original makeup looks. I really like her work. She's super talented. So today, my look is a recreation of Dayon's look "Purple Inferno". If I'm not mistaken, it received the most comments and recreations on her YouTube channel- GO DAYON!! Hope you like it! This was my first attempt at this look but I will probably give it another stab. Oh and I forgot to mention....seeing that we're going...

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My hair...

Hey beauties.....Today I'm doing a quick post on my hair. Yes, my hair! This is the first post as such but I felt the need to do it because I'm constantly being asked if my hair is real. Well yes it is.. I have dread locks and I enjoy it alot. I have been growing my hair for 5 1/2 years. Ever since I was a child growing up, I always admired dreadlocks and wanted to have my hair done the same. My father also has dreadlocks. (It's pretty hard to see from this photo but yup, he has dreadlocks)I am a HUGE fan of natural hair. I believe that we were born with the right texture hair for each of us whether it's straight as an arrow or curly like spaghetti. I firmly believe that we were created uniquely and we got everything that we were supposed to...

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Haul and Swatches- Pure Luxe Cosmetics

Hi beauties!! Today I'm going to introduce my Pure Luxe Cosmetics (www.pureluxecosmetics.com) collection. For all the shimmery, sparkley, glittery, mineral eyeshadow lovers, this is the line for you. Pure Luxe Cosmetics was found by Christina Kocher and I was made aware of it by Jangsara (http://jangsara.blogspot.com/), a fellow blogger. Needless to say, after seeing a few of her makeup looks and swatches, I had to try these colors for myself. I was NOT disappointed. Pure Luxe Cosmetics is an affordable line of mineral eyeshadows, liners, lip glosses and other makeup accessories. The shadows range from $2-$15. As I said, quite affordable. I've purchased about 20 colors and I love them all. I'm still trying to decide if I like shimmery,...

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Color Pop

When I started this look, I wasn't quite sure what I was going for but I went back to one of the old MAC collections. If I'm not mistaken, this collection came out in December 2009 with all the duo mineralize eye shadows. I just started adding color and this is what I came up with. Of course I couldn't think of a name so I called it "Color Pop" although it's more like a Peacock. Eyes:Two Faced Shadow Insurance (primer)NYX Jumbo Pencil- Milk (shadow base)MAC Mineralize Duo e/s- Blue Sorcery (inner lid)MAC Mineralize Duo e/s- Sea & Sky (mid lid to crease)MUFE #92 e/s (outer "C")Coastal Scents e/s- Fuschia (inner crease)Sugarpill pressed e/s- Buttercupcake (line lower lashline)Urban Decay e/s- Sin (highlight)MAC e/s- Embark (brows)NYX Dolleyes...

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Morocco Wildfire

This was a VERY easy and simple look using three different shades of blue from NYX- Morocco (a deep, satin blue, Iris- a bright, matte turquoise and Wildfire- a shimmery blue green). I also attempted to inch away from my usual nude/ neutral lips and added a soft, pinky peach lip color from MAC- Over Indulgence. I'm not a very big fan of bold lips colors for myself but I will try them. Eyes:Two Faced Shadow Insurance (shadow primer)NYX Jumbo Pencil- Milk (shadow base)NYX Morocco e/s (lid)NYX Iris e/s (above Morocco up to crease)NYX Wildfire (crease to brow bone)Lorac Serenity e/s (highlight)MAC Embark e/s (brows)NYX Mascara (upper & lower lashline)MUFE Aqua Color Liner-Silver (lower lash line & water line) Face:MAC NC50 Studio Tech...

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