Monday Blues...

Blue eyeshadow can be done very well, or very bad...

I feel like the 90's left a bad taste in our mouth for blue eyeshadow.  Truth is, it can be done without looking tacky.  I love the look above on Diane Kruger.  It's simple, but still adds that pop of color to bring out her eyes.  It looks great with the baby pink lips too. 

I love blue on dark skin tones as well.  I love that it is paired with a nude lip, so that the eyeshadow really stands out.  For me, this wouldn't be an everyday look, but for going out at night, its hot!  For this look I would recommend using a creamy shadow stick like Bobbi Brown's Long-Wear Cream Shadow Stick in Iced Blue.

Frieda Pinto is one of the most beautiful people to me.  She went with a dark shimmery blue smokey look.  It looks awesome! Another look that is simple, yet fun and flirty with the blue.  Blue is a color that looks good on anybody I think, and I love it with her skin and eyes.  For this I would use some of the nude colors from Urban Decay's Naked Palette, and then for the blue shimmer I would use the Nars Duo Eyeshadow.  (I would use the deep blue color on the right, not the purple)

 

Ginnifer Goodwin looks great here, she matched her shadow with her jewelry.  I don't know if I could ever pull this look off.  I definitely wouldn't wear this as an everyday look.  It would have to be an event, party, etc.  To achieve this look I would probably use Sephora's Colorful Eyeshadow in Green Tea Time.

I hope this has insperd you to give blue eyeshadow another try. Just remember to keep it simple.  One thing all of these pictures had in common was either a nude, or very light pink lip. Here are some of my ideas for a lip color to go along with your blue eyes...

XoXo - Lyss!

Tuesday's Tip - Dry Your Nails Faster!

Need your nails to dry quick so you can slip on your party dress and head out the door?  Here are a few tips so you won't smudge your new nail color...

XoXo,

  Lyss!

Mauve-lous Melanie

This is my friend Melanie!  She is the owner of Melanie Salon in Grayson, Georgia. She can do some amazing things with hair. She creates beautiful bridal, prom and everyday styles. She recently was in need of a makeup artist to do her own makeup for some professional head shots she was having taken.  Who did she call?  ME!  I was so honored that Melanie let me get her "All Dolled Up"!  She looks beautiful, if I do say so myself ;)

If you have an upcoming event and need a professional hair stylist, or just need an update on your 'do', contact Melanie at...

www.melaniesalononline.com

770.312.3743

Products Used...

Revlon ColorStay Foundation
E.L.F HD Powder
NYX Blush in Peach
Just Bitten Lip Stain
Ardell Lashes #110

XoXo,

      Lyss!

My Foundation Routine

 After my face is washed and clean, I start with a oil control moisturizer like Cetaphil.   It is what my dermatologist recommended for my oily skin, plus it has a sunscreen in it which is good.

Next I apply my foundation with a wedged makeup sponge.  I am currently using Revlon ColorStay liquid foundation.  I kind of LOVE it.  Since I have super sensitive skin, I like that I can cut down on bacteria by using a new sponge everyday (I buy a BIG bag at WalMart for cheap!). 

Here are a few reasons I love Revlon ColorStay foundation...

1. It comes in a lot of different colors.  Why is this good?  Throughout the year your skin color changes, so its nice to have an inexpensive foundation that you can buy as your color changes.  Also, if you are a makeup artist, you have many different colors or shades to choose from for your clients.
2.  It lasts all day.  Whether you are sweating, sitting, shopping this foundation will stay on all day and look flawless.  This is also good to use on brides, it looks fabulous in pictures and still looks great while they get their dance on at the reception.
3. It comes in two different formulas.  Some people have dry skin, some have oily.  I have very oily skin, but when I wear formula for oily skin topped with a mattifying powder it stays oil free all day.  This is also good for clients.  If your client has oily skin chances are you won't be there to powder their face throughout the entire day, but with this foundation I have not had to reapply powder.

Next I apply a powder to set my foundation.  Right now I am using Rimmel's Stay Matte Pressed Powder.  I like it!  I does keep me matte all day, and it is natural.

That's it!  This is just for an everyday look, so I don't use any primers.  On my clients I always use a primer for an even flawless finish.

**I was not paid to promote any of these brands.  These are all my own opinions**

XoXo,

    Lyss!

My First Post!

Hello Dolls! 

I'm Alyssa, I am a makeup artist in the Atlanta area and I love what I do so I decided to write about it! I will be blogging about my adventures, misadventures, beauty products and of course my beautiful clients! So, keep checking back, and feel free to comment!

XoXo,

     Lyss!