Contest Entry – Celebrity Smokey Eye

As a last minute entry to Rai’s Celebrity inspired makeup contest, I decided to do a black smokey eye a la Eva Mendes.

the inspiration:

the outcome:

the numerous outtakes:


what I used:

MAC Mineralize Skin Finish Natural in Dark as bronzer
MAC Mineralize Blush in Dainty (probably my most favorite blush ever)
Lorac Foundation sample (you’d think it wouldn’t last me this long)
Mehron Paradise Makeup AQ in White (as a primer on eyes)
Urban Decay Cream Shadow in Asphalt
Maybelline Professional Natural Lash Clear Mascara
Lancome Oscillating Mascara in Black
Styli-Style Lipstick in 1520 Nude
MAC Lustre Glass in Pinkarat
and all the white-to black shades on the 120 color palette

I used 2 blending brushes, a foundation brush, a medium shadow brush, and a blush brush…

Swag Attack!

I’ve been bad. VISA can tell you that. So can Mastercard. Discover too. But here’s what I got to show for it!!


The damage done from the Makeup Show

I also tried a couple of new products through all my lollygagging through the city. I bought two eyeshadows from Terra Shadow. I have been looking at them in the drugstore for a while now but finally got a few to try out. Look at the pics!

Found them in Duane Reade (which is like CVS and Walgreen’s in NY). I didn’t think they would be sooo pigmented or so bright. I am most definitely going back for more!

Theeen I went to a Beauty Supply store in downtown Brooklyn lol (they are all pretty much one store locations, so I usually don’t bother getting the names – sorry!). I tried out Sinful Colors and Profusion lip gloss. Amazing! I am soo addicted now!


Profusion in 10
Sinful Colors in Icy and Wink

Here are the swatches:


Sinful Colors in Wink

I tried it with my super bright light and without it – left side is more realistic colorwise.


Sinful Colors in Icy


Profusion in 10

The only thing I don’t like about the Sinful glosses are the applicators:

By now, I think I have probably used up half of the Profusion lip gloss (it reminds me of MAC cream sheen – will have to see if there are dupes), and have big dreams of an amateur photo shoot for the Sinful Colors gloss. Plus they were all super cheap! Nothing over $3.00!

For the indulgent MAC purchase to brighten up a gloomy day, I bought the Dazzleglass in Smile!


So of course I had to smile! lol

Plus the lipgloss is covering a pimple!

Okay no more confessing for a while (I hope).

Another Makeup Show Teaser!

I kind of decided I would do teasers with just photographs and minimal descriptions, and then do singular posts on companies that really left a mark in my heart (or wallet).


These were all my passes from each day. I def should’ve just signed up as press to begin with, but you know me… Let’s make things difficult!

I didn’t get too much from MUFE – just an empty palette to put e/s pans into and one pan of 92. Everyone has 92 right? lol The line for them was ridiculous – both days it was upwards to an hour of waiting. But hey – I still waited!

MUFE displays – how gorgeous right? If I only didn’t have a budget…


MUFE male body art. Definitely competition for the Mehron that I showed before.

These were some of the gorgeous displays that they had up on the wall of some of the artists, companies, and their work. If I was tall enough I would’ve taken a picture of every single one – they all looked so good!

There were plenty bloggers at the show, a couple that I already knew, but mostly new friends that I made! I will have to wait for some of my fellow blogging beauties to post up their pictures of the actual people and not the makeup 🙂 as my camera was on the fritz, so bear with me if you don’t feel like I’ve satisfied your hunger!

Contest Mishap

Remember my contest?

Well that was a big fat flop. I only got one entry!!

Don’t feel bad for me just yet though, I was out and not promoting for a good while, and I did hear from a couple of you that the topic was a bit overwhelming. I hear ya and I promise the new contest on June 1 will be easier to handle.

Regardless though, I have to give a big round of applause for my girl Saimese for submitting the winning entry (not just by default – she did a great job!). She is one hot mama and she can spot a beauty don’t a mile away.

Listen to her preach:





Click on any of the images or click here to check out her post and to see what she used to create this look and to see whatever else she thinks of that’s worth posting!

Congrats Saimese!

D&G at Saks!

When I heard Pat McGrath would be coming to Saks as part of an event frenzy for her collabo with D&G for their makeup line? I was giddy! Plus did y’all see the super sexed up but still pinup like ad campaign with Miss ScarJo? (If not that’s ok – that’s what I’m here for! Keep scrolling!)



I got the extra pleasure of going with Miss B from ClumpsofMascara, but unfortunately, B didn’t get to see Pat! 😦 Miss McGrath walked the floor and gave her opinion on what everyone was getting done.

I got hooked up with a super sexy and bright look using the Dazzling Eyeshadow Quad with the MUA Carla, and from all the products, the most impressive were the brushes (which they don’t sell yet – figures!). The products are all a little out of my price range, but a girl can dream!

I especially love the whole gilded luxurious effect with the packaging.


Directly from the D&G Makeup:

“Unconventional to the extreme, this luxurious campaign breaks the rules of make up traditional communication, introducing the entire body of a woman. The inspiration is the modern Marilyn and the essence of the Dolce&Gabbana woman, glamorous and sensual, always with a confident and provocative edge. Inspired by the dreamy Mediterranean coasts and the treasured screen sirens that have defined Hollywood glamour, the campaign is formidably fresh. “

This blogger even got Pat to sign her eyeshadow quad! Jealous!!

I did however get to talk to Ruth from the NYTimes, and your girl is in the Style section this week! woot! Check out the article here if you wish.


Here’s the outcome for me:

don’t mind the diva face and the crazy frizz – look at the makeup! 🙂


I loved the eyeshadow colors so much, I ended up buying it even with the ridiculous price tag! 😦

Eyeshadow quad in Dazzling


Last but not least, my face chart:

P.s. I was most surprised that this line is uber exclusive. It is only available to Saks, and previously (at the day of the event) it was only available in store. It’s available online for internet shopaholics to go at it now, though.

For some additional makeup photography, here’s a forum that put together a lot of the campaigns Pat did. Now you judge it: How closely do you follow Pat? Any favorite looks by her?

I’m Back!

Hey y’all!

So clearly, there needs to be an apology on my part for lagging and being away – but sometimes a girl needs some personal time. I don’t know if I’ll be dipping in and out again, but I sure will try to schedule posts to keep you entertained when I’m feeling out of it!

FYI- the normal posting schedule may be out of wack for this following week, being that I’m catching up and all. Don’t start hating if I multiple post at ya! 🙂

EOTD/FOTD?

This isn’t really a look, as much as it is for the eyes.

This is what I had on when I went shopping with Miss B from ClumpsOfMascara. We did a little shopping damage around 34th street.

With the warm weather coming on (finally) I am starting to use bronzer and blush more now than ever, and I am breaking out all the bright shadows. I usually incorporate them a little bit every here and there, but once the weather is less frigid, I feel like it is a prerequisite for a day’s outing.

And then some silly shots. Took these in Duane Reade as I was charging my iPhone waiting for Miss B. My iPhone loses the charge practically every four-six hours!!

I didn’t take a picture of what I used, but I guess I could if people want it (you don’t do you? :)~ ). I used colors from the eBay 40 color palette, the Lancome Oscillating mascara, Shadow Insurance, and Too Faced, MAC blush in Dainty, and I forgot what MAC product I used for bronzer (it’s been a long weekend!).

And how long has it been since a yaya inspiration board? This one is purple themed, and is a party to beach in mind.

Watcha think?

Makeup Show – Mehron

We’re all already aware of the magical powers and wonders of Mehron. Their body painting was competition to none at the show, and most likely for miles away as well (though MUFE & Temptu did have some impressive body art as well). I only purchased a white cream pot from them, in anticipation for the crazy contests and looks I hope to do (previously, I had been using the MUFE Fard Gras in white – like for the drag queen look, but this is more economical for all over application – plus seeing Miss Pink do it so many darn times with the stick, I just had to get it).

So what do I bring to you guys for an entertaining post then? Pictures aplenty of Mehron!

Some body art, and a big round of applause for the brave models!


Had to do a close up – I was in love with this look for eyes!

The delectable displays:

How I love to see bright colors. Y’all don’t know at all do you?

Mehron was also constantly doing leopard print bright eyes on willing participants.

This pretty lady had it in purple:

During her makeover, and I caught up with her afterwards:

Ladies – if this is you, let me know so I can give ya credit! I was so overcome with makeup fever that I didn’t get anyone’s name or contact info!

And now, the Mehron website is also showing you how to accomplish some of their looks, like this New Year’s 2009 look. Click here or on the image for more details.

Do you have any interesting Mehron stories? Do tell!

Chatty

Fresh on the heels of the Makeup Show, my mind is abuzz with all the new products, tidbits, and posts coming up.

So this week, let’s keep it simple. More of an open forum.

What is new to you now? Is there a new product/line you are excited to see? Did you get something new you can’t wait to try out?

I sure have! The Makeup Show was filled with brands that I was unfamiliar with, and tricks of the trade I was oblivious to. The majority was actually foundations and mineral pigments.

The biggest highlight for me was a makeup stand/case from Nigel’s Beauty Emporium, but alas, my funding could not afford it!

Sadly – I couldn’t find the one from Nigel, so this one pictured is from MakeupArt.Net.

How gorgeous though, right?

New E-mail!

Hiya Readers!

I have a new e-mail address! It’s

This will make it more streamlined, and less confusing. Plus all of you that have gmail and google reader will be able to look in “Friend Shared Items” and see what I liked from my day in reading.

I also finally put up the side links. Like em?

As always, remember to e-mail me with questions, concerns, feedback, etc. at: MyOwnJudge@gmail.com.

I will be keeping my old e-mail address up for a while just to make sure I don’t lose contacts or anything. I also went in and edited most of the posts with my e-mail in it, to the new one, so that people don’t get confused when they read the archives.