Post #12 podcast

Here is my podcast! Did some q & a on things that I get asked frequently! Hope you guys enjoy!

post #11 Life as a makeup artist

Life as a makeup artist has changed how I view people. Women especially. I definitely notice every aspect of someones makeup more than ever before. Not as if I am judging, but in my head I'm usually thinking of ways to beat your face (not really, it's a makeup artist term).
I have always been an active Youtube watcher. Or, whatever you want to call it.. I love Love LOVE watching tutorials. Tutorials on anything really. But mainly makeup and/or beauty related videos. I started buying more and more products. and i eventually got pretty decent at doing my makeup. I used to never wear makeup besides some eyeliner and mascara here and there. I wasn't against makeup or anything. It just wasn't my thing. BUT, I started to see how makeup can really enhance someones features. You aren't becoming or looking like a completely different person, you are enhancing you own features that you already have. Wearing makeup makes be feel beautiful, but I also feel beautiful when I'm not wearing any. "Love the skin you're in" is a saying that I truly admire. Makeup gives me more confidence. 

People started to ask me tons of questions about my makeup, and a few even suggested that I make my own makeup tutorials. I though about that, I thought, would people even watch it though?? I finally gave in and made my very first makeup tutorial. I got lots of love on it. I believe it got around 5,000 views on Facebook. now on Youtube, it didn't get nearly as many views. Like.. not even close. But then again I only have like 21 subbies on Youtube and like 4,000 friends on Facebook. But looking back on the video I just want to cringe. I mean it wasn't that bad.. but I have progressed so much since then. I can't wait to do another video. It will def top my first one. But besides that, I work as a "Beauty Specialist" at a beauty store/salon. So I do makeup there. I help with skin care, makeup, blah blah blah all that great stuff. But I really do like my job. I get to be around things I love (plus a nice discount). But the thing that I love most about my job is that I can make someone feel so good about themselves. I can give them more confidence, I make them feel beautiful, even though they are already gorgeous.

Post #10 Highlight

Highlighter is something that is becoming more popular in American makeup. I personally feel as though if I don't have on any highlighter, then my makeup just isn't complete. My favorite highlighter at the moment is the Laura Geller Skin Illuminator in the color "Gilded Honey". It's a golden highlight with a bit of bronze in it, but not too much. It is literally the perfect highlighter that will look good on any skin tone. There are plenty of highlighters out there from high end brands and drug store brands. I will have to admit that when it comes to highlighter, I try not to be cheap. I have tried a bunch of drug store highlighters only to be disappointed in the product. My favorite drug store highlighter is NYX cosmetics illuminator in the color "Ritualistic". It is almost an exact dupe for Anastasia beverly hills "So Hollywood" Illuminator. It is just not as pigmented. But for a drug store product, its pretty darn good for the price. But I'm not surprised. NYX doesn't disappoint me. Some other highlighters that are extremely popular right now are the Anastasia Beverly Hills Glow Kits. There are currently 5 different glow kits. The Sun Dipped, That Glow, Moonchild, Sweets, and The Ultimate Glow. The Moonchild and Ultimate Glow have 6 different shades, and the others have 4. These kits are constantly out of stock. I can't wait until I have all of them! The Moonchild Glow Kit is definitely next on my list. 

Image Credit: Anastasiabeverlyhills.com

Post #9 Purple Looks

This is a look that I created using a multitude of different products. I also filmed this look, so it should be on my Youtube Channel soon. I wanted to do a makeup look that was out of the ordinary because I am a person that generallt sticks to neutral colors, so going with purples was really out there for me. This is a list of the products that I used:

-Anastasia Beverly Hills Dipbrow Pomade in ebony
Eyes:
Too Faced Chocolate Bar Palette
KCO Cosmetics single eye shadows in frisky, epic, majestic, gossip
Tarte the tartiest clay paint liner
Face:
Tarte timeless smoothing primer
NARS Sheer Glow foundation- Tahoe
NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer- biscuit
Anastasia Beverly Hills Contour Kit in Medium
Highlight: Laura Geller Gilded Honey
Lips: NYX liquid Suede lipstick in Foul Mouth