Behnd the Scenes: Makeup

I am not a makeup snob. I like all kinds, brands and colors. I buy items from Walmart and Target...I buy from Chanel and Dior. My makeup kit is FULL and I love it!

There are several brands that I stick with for certain things. I love Benefit’s concealer, Boing! It has a range of 5 colors that I use to conceal, contour and highlight. My other favorite item from Benefit is their Stay Don’t Stray eye primer. I never bought in to the whole “oh, you need a primer” thing, until this! It really does make the biggest difference in how the eyeshadow colors look and stay on.

My favorite blush is Nars Orgasm. The color looks amazing on everyone.

I love eye shadows from Bare Minerals, Revlon and Almay.

My favorite makeup brand by far is Bobbi Brown. I have always found the quality of makeup is top notch and as a company they are great to work with. I became a Pro Member with them a couple of months ago and have been very impressed. They offer great foundation and lip palette’s for artists as well as perks for being a member. My favorite things ever are their gel eyeliners. I think I have one in every color they offer! They come in this great little pot and the brush is the perfect size. The gel flows on the eyes and lasts all night! It makes it easy to do cat eyes, simple eyes or extravagant eyes! My other favorite item from them is the Sheer Finish Powder. I have one in Pale Yellow. I can use it on every skin color! I do this before I apply mascara. It sets the makeup and gives an all over finished look.

 

I love trying out new brands.  What is your favorite brand or product? Who knows, you might find it in my kit next time I post pics!

Special Event: AIDS Benefit Fashion Show

For the third year in a row, I am honored to have been a part of the Hanes Brands/AIDS Care Service's Fashion Show. I love being able to give back to the community, and this is a great opportunity.

AIDS Care Service is the longest continuously operating AIDS Service Organization in Forsyth County. They are a nonprofit health and social services agency providing a broad range of programs and services for clients throughout Northwest NC infected and affected by HIV/AIDS.

Their annual fashion design competition is open to designers who want to create contemporary, high quality, wearable garments using three Hanes Brand T-shirts and other repurposed elements that inspire awareness about HIV/AIDS and demonstrate respect for those living with the disease.

This is a fast paced, adrenilian packed fashion show. From the time Taylor and I arrived, it was non-stop hair & makeup.

We worked directly with the designers and were able to create looks that complimented the outfits. Some were simple, some were retro and some were outrageous! It is always so much fun stepping away from "everyday" style and into the box of extraordinary runway style!

Special thanks to the designers for their creative outfits that gave us the ideas for awesome hair & makeup! 

I've got even more pictures from this fun evening in my Charity Portfolio, so check it out!

Please check out AIDS Care Service for more information and how you can be a part of their next show!