Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Official pictures from Industry Standard Natural Hair & Beauty Fashion Show (Chicago)!

http://jerjohn.com/i-s-fashion-show

Cream Eye Shadow

In preparation for an upcoming event I was trying to decide on what makeup look I want to achieve. I decided to try a cream shadow that I've used in the past, its actually one that can be used as a shadow or cheek color. So, I'd like to share a bit of advice... If you have oily lids stay away from cream eye shadows as they have a tendency to crease faster. If you do use cream shadow make sure to use a shadow primer before application and apply a thin dusting of powder shadow over it to set it. This will help prevent creasing. 

Saturday, January 14, 2012

Photo shoot

E. Pearl's first official photo shoot pt. 1 was a TOTAL SUCCESS! Pt. 2 next Friday. Stay tuned for the reveals!

Men and Eyebrow Grooming

I'm sure you've all seen the guys walking around with thin perfectly waxed and shaped brows. You've also seen other guys wearing caterpillars for eyebrows. Let me say first, I love a perfectly shaped brow... on a woman. Men are supposed to be manly and a little scruffy looking, unless you're a metrosexual of course, do ya thang. But for the average guy, leave the brows alone. Lightly trim them with scissors if they are wild looking, and always get rid of a unibrow, but please leave the perfectly manicured and arched brows for the ladies.

Thursday, January 12, 2012

EVENT NEWS!

Natural Hair & Beauty Fashion Show in Chicago. Get your tickets while they're still available! January 22nd 6pm - 10pm.

Click here to purchase tickets

Click here to view the informational video by Meechy Monroe

Monday, January 9, 2012

Concealer: Application and product recommendations

Concealer is used to cover over skin blemishes and imperfections.  Be sure you know what your skin undertones are before purchasing (see post from October 4th).  It should also be one shade lighter than your skin tone because it has to blend the darker, blemished pigmentation and your natural skin tone into one flawless tone.  And I can say from experience, do your research and read reviews.  I recently purchased a concealer by Cover Girl Queen Collection to try something different.  The color was perfect but the consistency was watery.  I added powder to try and bulk it up, which kind of worked, but not to the consistency that a concealer should be in order to do its job, which is to conceal.  I do not recommend this product.  Recommended concealers: #1 Mary Kay, #2 Loreal.  Of course Mary Kay has to be purchased through a consultant, but if you are looking to make a purchase at your local drug store, Loreal does the job well.  Both offer an array of shades and the consistency is perfect.  When applying, you can use a concealer brush, but I prefer the tip of my finger to dab it on and blend it in.  Once your concealer is applied, apply your foundation and/or powder to create that flawless finish.  (All of the above applies to under eye highlighter for dark circles as well).