New OCC Lip Tar Memento!

OCC have teamed up with the fabulous Victoria Stiles to bring you lovely people a new Lip Tar shade called Memento.

Memento is a beautiful pink shade with plum undertones.

A portion of all of the sales through OCC will be donated to Breast Cancer Care which is fantastic.

The Make-up Artist Boutique will be stocking the new shade from June and we too will be donating a portion of the sales to Breast Cancer Care a pre-order will be up soon however, if you cant wait pop over to OCC and buy it direct!

FOTD!

Introducing my Little Sister! 

She lovingly allowed me to display her mug on my blog for this evening look :)

Eyes
Smashbox Jet Set Liner in Midnight Black
Smashbox  Duo Eyeshadow Golden/Eggplant Golden used
MAC Black Tied

Smashbox Brow Tech in Brown

Face
Smashbox Primer

Loreal Foundation 021 Rosy Ivory

Rimmel Ivory Concealer

Smashbox Fusion Lights on cheeks

Lips
Mac color unknown as shade is now discontinued.

This look was created back when I was training in 2007 I will do an up to date version using current products soon x

FOTD

The lovely Vicky my little sisters friend agreed to be a part of the blog and allow me to give her a make-over.


Our Vicky regularly wears foundation which as I scream at her is too dark for her very fair skin and thick black eyeliner like Amy Winehouse.

Vicky has problematic skin and never goes without her make-up so I wanted to create a more natural everyday look for her.





For this look I used:


Face:
Smashbox Primer
Chanel Vitalumiere number 10
Yaby blush BL015
Yaby Cream Concealer in buff


Eyes and Brows:
Yaby Pearl Paint - PP040 Cappucino, PP080 First Snow and PP048 Chocolate Smoothie
Smashbox Brow Tech in Brunette
Benefit Bad Gal Mascara
Benefit Brow Set in Dark


Lips:
Mac Tinted Lip Conditioner (shade to be confirmed)

In person the end result is not quite as strong but I do have a crappy camera!


I went for a very natural smokey eye to bring out Vicky's beautiful green eyes.


I hope you like it as much as Vicky did :)

Yaby Pearl Paint Giveaway

This is the first giveaway on the blog!

I will be giving away the 5 pearl paints below

PP011 Emerald Dragon

PP038 Neon Grape

PP072 Gold Bar

PP061 Copper Ruby

PP024 Baby Sapphire

To be in with a chance of winning tell me who inspires you and this does not have to be someone in the make-up world or a famous person. Tell me who and why and the best answer will be announced on the 3rd of May

Rules:

You must be a follower of the blog

Leave your answer on the post comments section

When the winner is announced you must email me within 24 hours or the next best answer will be picked.


UK and International entries welcome.

Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics Lip Tar Review!

So I thought I would have a play with a Tar that I have yet to use!

Tarred is the color and as you have probably read elsewhere you don't need a lot.

The picture on the left is an example of what happens when you apply to much!

When too much is applied the color feathers into the fine lines around the mouth.

On the right is the Tar applied using just the right amount a little less than a pea size.

What I noticed with this particular color is that you can still see the natural lip color underneath so it does not give full coverage. I will do a full look at some stage and experiment with different applications of the product. 

The smell is devine you can definitely pick up on the peppermint. Both models stated that it felt refreshing on their lips.

When it came to removing the product both models stated that it came off with ease when rubbing it off with a little tissue and then going over the lip area with some luke warm water.

Where to buy: 

UK and Europe: The Make-up Artist Boutique

USA and Canada: Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics or Camera Ready Cosmetics

Australia and Asia Makeup and Glow

My Favorite Kit Items Part 1....

I get asked a lot when I am working what my favorite products are from my kit so I thought I would share with you all what these are.

The Primer of all Primers:
I got into Smashbox long before it was available here so I ordered myself some tester size primers to try it out and I was hooked.


The primer goes on like butter it does feel a bit like watered down vaseline but without the grease. When applied to the face it leaves the skin smooth and ready to apply your foundation and concealer.


This primer has quite a matte finish.


I love this product so much because it minimizes the need to retouch on shoots and is a brides best friend.


Smashbox do an array of primers from their best seller Photo Finish (my fav) to bronzing and corrective primers.


Smashbox can be purchased in the UK from Debenhams and Just Beauty Direct






Foundation:
I do love me some MAC Face and Body. F+B is a great product for the natural look and its water based so none of those awful oils clogging up your pores.(I don't use it on myself but that is a whole new post!)


F+B is very thin however this does not mean that you cant build up great coverage because you can. 


The only downside with F+B is that it goes off quite quickly unless like me you keep it in the fridge!


To buy or locate a store near you visit www.maccosmetics.com


The Ultimate Concealer:
Yaby concealers are the bomb!


They give a full coverage without looking cakey and once they are on they do not budge for something so small they go along way.


These little babies are even water proof which is always a bonus.


Shameless plug: These can be purchased at The Make-up Artist Boutique :) or direct from yaby


So thats part one! more to come soon x

Behind the scenes: St Barnabas Charity Calendar

Lack of Posting...

So, its been a while since I posted.....


The last month has been very manic I started working on a charity calendar for St Barnabas Hospice in Worthing. The money generated from the sales will go towards building one of the purpose built blocks at the new St Barnabas Hospice.


I took the project on because my father in law was loosing his battle with cancer and after talking with him about it he really wanted me to do it and said that it would make him very proud.


A couple of dates in my father in law sadly lost his fight and passed away with all of his family around him.


Going back to shooting was hard but I had to see the project through because this is what he would have wanted.


The calendar wraps this Thursday and i have to say it has been an amazing project to have been a part of.


Behind the seens pictures will be added soon in the meantime visit www.worthingcalendar.co.uk and pre-order your copy!