Blogger Design?!?!?!?

I'm not sure but if anyone else has been struggling with inserting pictures to blog posts, please let me know because I'm really not a big fan of the changes that Blogger has made and it's driving me bonkers. If you have any advice on how to stop the pictures from jumping every where on the page when you're creating a new post, then PLEASE help me. Thanks a m...

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Bridal Makeup

Hi beauties: I wanted to share photos from a wedding that took place at the gorgeous Morritt's Tortuga Club in the Cayman Islands. The gorgeous bride is one of my staff members and I was ecstatic when she asked me to be her makeup artist (*happy dance*) and be apart of her special day. Here are a few photos from my day. The view from the bride's room The dress The awesome maid-of-honor who arranged everything A preview Another gorgeous bride's maid. I LOVED her hairstyle and I should've taken a picture The lady of the day- the bride The bride's sister (another bride's ma...

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Orange Marmalade Look inspired by Tina (The Fancy Face)

Hi beauties: Today I wanted to share my version of "Orange Marmalade", a look that was done by one of my favorite fellow bloggers, Tina, The Fancy Face. I actually had the chance to meet Tina in person at The MakeUp Show NYC this past May. Tina always comes up with gorgeous combinations and she makes it look easy because she's a gorgeous girl. I am off of work today and wanted to take advantage of the sunlight because I rarely get the chance to create my looks while the sun is out but I ensured that I caught it today. Here is my version of Orange Marmalade Products Used Eyes:Urban Decay Primer Potion (all over lide up to brow)NYX Jumbo Pencil- Milk (all over lid up to crease)Sugarpill Flamepoint e/s (matte orange on inner 1/3...

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Mini makeup haul & review

Hi beauties: Over the past week, I did a little makeup haul and wanted to share my new products with you. I've promised myself that I will no longer go on random makeup shopping sprees because I already have too much makeup stuff but I'm allowed to break my own promises right??!? Anyway, here are my products! All Products Graftobian Hi-Def Glamour Creme Corrector Palette Our Hi-Def Glamour Cremes are formulated to yield flawless High Definition results whether or not you're in front of a camera. With rich color and coverage yet satin smooth creamy consistency, our Hi-Def Glamour Cremes are a pleasure to work with. We have provided you with a very attractive package to pull out of your kit on the set to correct for blemishes or for discoloration...

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Camera Ready Cosmetics New Products and SALE!!

Hi beauties: Today I wanted to share a quick blog post about the HUGE sale that's happening at Camera Ready Cosmetics (CRC). For those of you who are unaware of Camera Ready Cosmetics, you're really missing out. Camera Ready Cosmetics is your one stop shop for all those fabulous makeup brands that are not sold everywhere or in one particular store. Brands such as Ben Nye, Mehron, Graftobian, RCMA, Eve Pearl, Kryolan, Kett, Model In A Bottle and so much more. CRC has recently added alot of new products to their online store with lots of perks such as international shipping and 10% off everything listed in the "New Category" for the rest of July. The sale ends on August 1 so don't miss out on this opportunity to grab your products while supplies last. Sooooooo what are you waiting for??? Go...

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Bali Mango Look

Hi beauties: Recently I've been trying to find inspiration for my looks. Usually I'd kinda just throw some colors together hoping to make something out of them but today I reached for one of my body sprays from Bath & Body Works called Bali Mango and the colors on the label gave me the inspiration for this look. I would have prefered to create the look and take the pictures whule the sun was still up but I was busy thoughout theday. Anyway, I'm not sure where you are but where I am from, it's mango season- YUM!!!!! Who doesn't love mangoes? In the latter part of last year, Bath and Body Works addeed a  new fragrance to their Signature Collection called Bali Mango. Bali Mango is an exotic getaway of juicy mango,...

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Bubble Gumdrop Look

Hi beauties: This is my second LOTD back to back and I'm kinda proud of myself ;). This actually looked alot better in reality but by the time I completed the look, the sunlight was long gone and I have to use the flash. With the flash on the camera, I lost a few colors. Anyway, this is called Bubble Gumdrop and I hope you like it! By the way, TGIF!!! What are your weekend plans? ...

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Naturally Minted

Phew!! FINALLY............a Look of the Day!! It's been a long time coming. Here's a quick look that I did today. It's a mix of browns with a pop of color along the lower lash line and inner eye for a little umph. I really enjoyed doing this look after not playing with my makeup for a while. Hope you enjoy it too! ...

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My favorite "go-to" makeup products- FACE

Hey beauties: Since I haven't been doing any LOTDs lately, I'm constantly trying to find ways of staying in touch with you so today, I thought I'd share some of my favorite "go-to" makeup products. I'm going to do this post in a 3-part series because doing one post will be too long and you'll be reading forever. I really miss doing my LOTD but the weather has been scorching lately and by the time I complete my look, it's melting off. So let's start with my face products. MAC Matte With the combination of crazy hot, all year round weather and combination skin, this product is a life saver for me. The MAC Matte is a mattifying creme that acts like a powder. It can be worn alone or applied before your foundation...

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Let's Talk!!

Shades Pro Makeup is now on Twitter. Follow me and let's chat. Shades Pro Makeup on Twit...

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Camera Ready Cosmetics

Hey beauties: Do you know about Camera Ready Cosmetics (CRC)? Camera Ready Cosmetics was founded in 2003 by Makeup Artist Mary Erickson. CRC is your one-stop-shop for a range of professional makeup products and accessories (brushes, kits, cases, airbrush, etc.) from over 21 of the top names in the industry. Brands such as Mehron, Sugar Pill Cosmetics, Yaby Cosmetics, Kryolan, Face Atelier, Illuminare, Z-Palette and much, much more. The best things about CRC is that they only sell cruelty-free products (YAY!!) and ship worldwide!! Yes they do and their shipping rates are comparable to those of other makeup companies and distributors. The customer service is awesome and the staff is very helpful. Check out Camera Ready...

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