9:23 AM 20
Hi Bellas,

I was reading through Specktra yesterday and I noticed that MAC is putting out a new traincase partnered with a company called Zuca. I usually ignore MAC traincases because I feel that they are overpriced and too small...however this one stuck out because it was Nylon and a rolly type of traincase - which I prefer.

I checked out MAC pro and the case was sold out! Even on Zuca's website they are on backorder, lol.

I was on the internet for hours yesterday looking it up, here are the cool things about it:
1)The luggage is only 8.5 pounds...way less than a traincase. My traincase from Yazmo is amazing but it's huge and so heavy. Try lifting that up flights of stairs...not fun! The smaller size of the traincase I think will also allow you to pack smarter.
2) It has an aluminum frame made of the same materials as airplanes which give it strength. The top of the luggage is also used as a seat for up to 300lbs...great for doing makeup in tight spaces!
3) The wheels are like roller blade wheels so they are super quiet...and they also are recessed so they don't get in the way if you're storing this in an overhead compartment on a plane.
4) They contain 5 square mesh pouches that stack on top of each other like a shelf. You don't have to open the traincase horizontally...the luggage remains upright and you can unzip it revealing the stacked shelves. Perfect for keeping makeup inside the traincase and organized! This is my favorite part of the traincase.
5) It has a cover for air travel.
6) You can remove the nylon waterproof fabric from the frame and wash it in the washing machine. Great to clean up any makeup spills!




I'm in love! But it's $295! I don't neeeddddd it since I have two really awesome traincases...but it's calling my name? What do you think ladies, should I get it?

Atlanta Makeup Artist
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11:43 AM 16
Hi Bellas,

I posted a video on my MAC Colour Ready haul that I picked up on Thursday. I'm sure some of you have seen the promo image. I loved the skill and creativity in this look and decided to recreate it to show you in my video.



Check out my video to see the look and my thoughts on the products!


Here are the newest additions to Prep & Prime: Line Filler and Skin Refined Zone. Same packaging, different label. They're actually a lot smaller than I thought. The Line Filler really does work! I hope the Refined Zone does as well, but i'm going to have to give it some time.


Next we have the Prep & Prime translucent powder. At first I was concerned that it was like the Pro Invisible set but they are definitely different. Prep & Prime creates more of a soft blurried look on the skin...almost airbrushed. Invisble Set is more of a setting powder that mattifies the skin...works on all skin tones. I have a feeling Prep & Prime may look cakey on dark skin tones, but on me I love it.


I picked up both lippies Impassioned and Show Orchid. Love the bright colors. I purchased Cherry Lipliner to go with them and it's an awesome combo. If you have Hollywood Nights from the Heatherette collection, you can skip on Show Orchid because they're really similar.


My recreated look and blank expression, he he.


Till next time, Ciao Bellas!

Atlanta Makeup Artist
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9:33 AM 9
Hi Bellas,

Wow is the weekend over already? LOL I had one of my line sisters in town so the whole weekend was spent doing sorority stuff. I'm pooped! Fortunately I had time to film and edit some videos.

Stay tuned for my video at Noon today...my MAC Colour Ready Haul. In the video you'll see me rocking the look from the supercool Colour Ready promo image. I'm trying to recover from a nasty allergic reaction I had from a lip product before I film any new videos, sigh. This happened to me a few months ago and I had to go to the dermatologist to get a steroid shot. Hopefully it gets better before I have to resort to that. I just need to stick to my aquaphor!

Meanwhile, I have day 3 of the Arabic wedding I did a few weeks ago. This was the day of the big reception. Let's first start with the sister. We wanted to do something with pinks for sure...I decided to combine it with a bright purple to give it a fun twist. I actually used my 96 palette from Stars Makeup Haven to achieve this look. She was still recovering from breaking out to facial threading so I airbrushed her this time around and it made her skin look perfect!




Next we have the mom. She also wanted to do a pink look so I added a smokey gray/black to the outside to give it some drama. This time around I used my cinema secrets foundation because I think it more accurately matched her skintone. Sometimes, shades can be limited for airbrush and I like to stick to traditional foundation. It all depends on the client.


This time around I also did the Maid of Honor. I discovered that she graduated a year ahead of me from my university. I knew she looked familiar...small world! She stated that she was concerned about her small eyes and I was like oh I got this, I'm asian, lol. We did a smokey pink/burgundy eye on her and she loved it! I also worked on her skin to cover up acne scars and marks...cinema secrets really covers anything!



Here comes the bride! This is the look we had planned during our bridal consultation. She picked the prettiest colors...shimmery pink, champagne, copper and gold. It really went with her outfit and she looked amazing!



Check out her stunning outfit!


Indian/Arabic style weddings are my favorite to do...there's more room for drama, color and creativity. Can't wait for the next one!

Atlanta Makeup Artist
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9:05 AM 7
Hi Bellas!


Yesterday I picked up my haul from the Colour Ready collection. I recreated the promo image, it came out awesome! I'm liking the haul so far...I'm still testing out the products so that I can make a complete review sometime next week. Meanwhile, back to my Arabic Wedding series!

Here is day 2 of my Arabic Wedding from a few weekends ago. Day 2 was a lot easier since I just had to do the bride and she was coming to me.


I've set up a mini studio at my place for when clients come over. Everything is organized and out in the open so it makes Makeovers super easy.


For day 2, the bride wanted something a bit different. She was wearing a rose colored outfit and wanted to do pinks. I love the way it came out...super girly and almost pin up like. I did some extra contouring and gave her a darker lip color since we went lighter on the eyes. She's also wearing two pairs of lashes on each eye...va va voom!





I'm trying to remember what I used, here goes!


FACE
-silicone primer
-studio finish corrector for undereye circles
-cinema secrets foundation mixed with studio finish corrector (I like to apply concealer and corrector before airbrush so that way the foundation doesn't need to be applied too thickly...I like the airbrush to look flawless yet natural. Sometimes too much airbrush foundation can make one look like a plastic mannequin)
-temptu airbrush foundation 6 & 7
-Bobbi Brown peony blush


EYES
-bare canvas paint
-sushi flower e/s
-expensive pink e/s
-jardin aires pigment
-shroom e/s
-bronze e/s
-smolder eye kohl
-Revlon colorstay liquid liner in blackest black
-Ardell demi wispies and 120 demies


LIPS
-plum cream liner
-jampacked l/g


Stay tuned for day 3!


Atlanta Makeup Artist
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