Photo Face

What are you up to this weekend? I am ORGANIZING and spending time with my family. Having my sister, Tracey, back is so great. We are going to take a sunset cruise on a sailboat out of downtown Seattle this evening to start. Yay!

So, I’ve been really into makeup lately because of all the photos we plan on taking for our vacation and wedding. Are you photo-ready/date-night ready with your makeup? I’ve been learning some tricks from my sister, “David Bowie” (AWESOME downtown Seattle MAC specialist/salesperson and David Bowie channeling muse) and tutorials sent from my friend and fellow bride-to-be, Nancy.

1. MAC Fix + is a magical misting spray that primes your skin to suck up moisture before applying your face (moisturizer and makeup) and then works as a finishing spray to set your makeup. I usually use really natural face products but for special occasions I’ll splurge on this kind of thing that boosts your look from “cute” to “catwalk.” It has caffeine in it!

2. Fake eyelashes are ESSENTIAL in creating a really made-up but “natural” look. I chose a level 4 to start with but I’m now addicted to how great they look and I want to try out a higher/thicker/longer model. They look stunning on film. Use a little eyeliner to blend them right in. Please Please Please try them! $14 at MAC (and they trim them to fit you) or a lot less at Target or drugstores. P.S. I bought my DUO eyelash glue at MAC but you can get it at Target for a smidge less.

My favorite mascara is Loreal Volumenous in Waterproof. It is the only mascara I’ve found that holds the curl I make with a lash curler. Otherwise my lashes are kinda long but straight!

**WAIT 3o seconds after applying the glue to the lashes before attaching them to your lid. The tackiness that develops will help in positioning them properly.

3.  I am using the MAC mineral powder (above left) over a Chanel liquid foundation. Those two plus the Fix + make my skin look the best it ever has. I use a Shiseido stick concealer for under the eyes. This looks great in photos-your face looks fresh, not shiny but moisturized.

4. I’ve also been learning how to apply eyeshadow in a really subtle way with liquid liner. Check out this Lisa Eldridge K.I.S.S. Valentines Makeup Tutorial Nancy sent me. It’s what she calls a very French look. I love the navy blue eyeliner I’m using now! I bought this E.L.F. Little Black Book eyeshadow kit at Marshall’s for like $5 to try out different colors. For more pigmented colors opt for MAC but these kits are great for experimenting on your own. I always need to have a good idea of what I want before I go to the makeup counter.

**Too much shimmery shadow can give the eye a flat dimension so combine shimmers with mattes.

5. I am LOVING the MAC Cremesheen lipsticks. I just bought fanfare (bright red/coral). Pink Swoon is a bright pink blush from MAC that goes on sheer. So cute.

Some randoms of the week for you:

Sexy Thai Brassiere Commercial – not what you think!

Wow It’s Mom, But I’m Sleepy – the viral baby video that’s ridiculously cutesy