Temptu Makeup

A few weeks ago, I had ordered a mini starter airbrush makeup set from temptu.com.  I ran into a dilemna with my airbrush gear and had to order a new airbrush and a new hose, there were some parts missing and finally after trips to micheals and home depot and the help of my husband, I was able to get what I needed to get the ball rolling.

I ordered this set, just to see how Temptu makeup sprayed on

can be purchased here: http://laurelcosmetics.com/Products/SB-Adjusters-Singles__SBAD.aspx

I only tried one color last night, which was the yellow pigment. I sprayed it on my arm and cheek to test how it felt on my skin and I even tested it on my husbands chest and sprayed a fake six-pack lol I was laughing so hard. I wish I couldve gotten a pic of it, ( I am getting really bad at that).

So, here is my review on the Temptu: It does not rub off at all when it is applied to the skin. No sticky residue, it does have a slight odor to it, but nothing youre gonna gag on and wanna visit the toilet to see your lunch again LOL! It does come off easily, I just ran water over it and it was gone! I do not know how well it blends together with other colors, but I will be testing that tomorrow.

Tomorrow evening, I will be on set with a photogrpaher to shoot my galaxy "Runway" theme! I am so excited to finally get this going! I may have an assistant there to help film a before and during shot, or activity so I can "bring" yall with me!

Quote of the Day:

Blaze with the fire that is never extinguished.

Luisa Sigea, O Magazine, September 2003

May you find inspiration in your everyday life!
Sweet Surrender Art. Beauty. Fashion.

Peacocks, Mermaids and Stars..OH MY!

I was busy yesterday playing with makeup all day! I had already did a run through with my first model a few weeks ago, and I scheduled my other two models to come in and practice the looks we are shooting for the Photo Stylist contest, (you can read more about the contest here)

Here are my three themes I decided to come up with that I am OBSSESSED WITH!

First, I have my Galaxy Theme, with blues, purples and pinks and white stars:

Next, I have my Art Nouveau Peacock theme, inspired by the beautiful peacock feathers:

And Last, but certainly not least, Mermaids! I love the mythology of a mermaid and I must have so many mermaid photos and gifts and I even have a mermaid tattoo!

I cannot wait for the actual photo shoots which will be happening this month in the next few weeks! yay! I found an awesome photographer which I will find out her website and post it for anyone who is interested. I will def post more updates as I complete this project for the contest! Just thought I would share what I have been working on as far as my makeup craft! I hope you enjoyed and have been inspired!

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Gothic Bride Makeup and More

July has kicked off to a great start! I have really focused on my craft of hair and makeup. I got the chance to model for a friend of mine I attend Paul Mitchell with, named Rock Mims, for her makeup portfolio. The name of this theme was Emo Bride/Gothic inspired look. I had so much fun, check out some of the photos below:

Rock Mims and yours truly

Emo Bride Gothic Inspired

This is my Favorite one!

I loved being apart of this! A few of my friends were her model as well, including Taylor whom I cut her fabulous Hot Summer haircut...see my before and after pics here.

Here are a few photos of her makeup...and Rock styled out that hair..it is sooooo fierce!

Her look was "India" Inspired

And since I am talking about makeup, I had my own makeup sessions with two of my models today in preparation for my photoshoots coming up in the next few weeks! I am editing them now, so I will load them in the next post!

Hope this inspires all you makeup artists to start working on your portfolio or add to yours!

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Dual Action baby!

What is Dual Action do you ask???? Well, let me explain lol. If you followed my blog last year, I had bought a cheap airbrush kit from a guy on craigslist for $35 that he had bought from Home Depot. I had used it for a bit, but I was really limited in what I could do because it is a single action airbrush: meaning you press down on the lever and it just blows out air and you have to manually adjust how much comes out (little spray or big spray). I also lost some of the pieces that went to that airbrush gun so made it really hard to use.

Here is a pic so you can see what I am talkin about:

If that is something you think you can handle: you can buy it here for only $10.

So, instead I bought a dual action airbrush, which when you press the lever, you control the air and the flow of the air, making it easier to manage and easier to paint details or large areas and change it without having to stop and readjust.

I found this one for only $20

It just shipped today, so I should get it in a few days. If youre an airbrush artist, or looking to get started, try this set at this Link here. This does not include the compressor!

I am excited to get this airbrush. It is also a gravity feed, which means instead of a jar being screwed into the bottom, theres a lil "bowl" that just lets the paint go into the air flow (if you have ever had your nails airbrushes, it looks like that).

I use an airbrush for many things to include painting large areas, detailing smaller items, labeling my stuff with a stencil, and now that I am training to be a cosmetologist, I am going to be using it for airbrush tanning and airbrush makeup and body painting! Check out some images of art used with an airbrush!

Moon and Stars on Nails

Dragon on Electric Guitar

Medusa looking inspired body art

custom BMW Car Graphics

Custom Steelers Body Art

Beach Sunset Airbrushes Surfboards

Classic Marilyn

black and white/ technicolor Lucille Ball "I Love Lucy"

Airbrush Artist in Action!

Custom Car Graphics!

I hope it inspires you to create beautiful art of your own! Remember, Its Never Too Late for Your Dreams to Come True!

Sweet Surrender
Art. Beauty. Fashion.

Loving the brushes

In my last post, I showed yall my new brushes I got:

I wish I had my video camera so that I could have shown you a tutorial on this awesome makeup look, that was inspired by this palm tree sunset dress that I have. I guess for now, I will just show some pictures :( Its better than nothin'.

before I put my makeup on...scary!!!! lol

My review on these brushes are that they are super soft! My old brushes I ordered from a nameless company are so stiff, even after washing them in gentle baby shampoo and they do not blend that good at all, I am going to be ordering more brushes from that website!

Here is the look I did:

my redonkulous eyelashes are long!

doing the "kandee johnson" eyebrow dots!

For this look, I used

M.A.C. Prowear Foundation
M.A.C. Loose Mineral Powder
M.A.C. Bronzer Powder
M.A.C. Skin Brightening Serum
M.A.C. Fix Spray

120 color Eyeshadow Palette
NYX White Eyeshadow Primer
L'Oreal Extensions Mascara
NYX Nude Lipgloss

For the eyebrows..I just used eyeshadow to highlight them orange and red! Just in case you thought I colored them. I didnt! lol

I hope you enjoyed this look for 4th of July, and thanks for stopping by!

Sweet Surrender Art. Beauty. Fashion.

Real Techniques

Last month, one of the learning leaders held a contest of who could sell the most take-home products that day and I was just on a lucky streak that week, and was able to sell $100 worth of products to a guest that wasnt even assigned to me! (that rarely ever happens btw!). The winner would receive a makeup brush set!

I finally got them yesterday at school! I had saw these on another blog (one of the many that I follow) so I was stoked when I got these!

This mini starter kit is made by Real Techiniques. I havent had a chance to use them just yet, I wanna do a look tomorrow, still deciding what to do!

Here is a review:

Eye definition goes high-definition with this essential set:

• includes 5 full-size brushes + case:
  • base shadow brush: applies a smooth, flawless foundation of color
  • deluxe crease brush: soft, oversized design for effortless contouring
  • accent brush: designed for precision detailing, spotlighting, highlighting, and smudging
  • pixel-point eyeliner brush: tapered cut is ideal for dense or fine eyeliner application
  • brow brush: distinctive shape easily defines eyebrows
  • panoramic brush case is a 2-in-1 case + stand
• look pixel-perfect even in harsh light
• ultra-plush, synthetic taklon bristles are hand-cut and 100% cruelty-free
• extended aluminum handles are light and easy to use

The bristles are super soft and I cant wait to play with them! Check em out,, and they come with a cute case that can double as a standup holder!

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Hot Haircut for the Summer!

At school, as "future professionals", we get to have fun and do each other's hair. My friend, who I like to call my lil sis, Taylor booked an appointment for me to cut and color her hair. Journey with me on the "before" and "after" looks!

The AFTER!!!!

almost like the "victoria" cut more more exaggerated in the front!

Here we are showing off my work! I love it!!!!

I have to admit, when I started at this school, I mainly wanted to showcase makeup, but I think I am pretty good and cutting and styling! I would love to do this cut on myself, but I like my long hair!

This is a nice haircut for those who want their hair shorter but do not want just a "bob". It is a very fun look to rock out!

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