Monthly Archives: February 2012

First of BlushPretty Photoshoots: Elinor, Elite Model.

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I’ve been busy! March is going to be a crazy busy month of makeup workshops and photoshoots. This year, I have taken the amazing opportunity to be a part of the super-talented team of makeup and hair artists at BlushPretty.

A special thank you to Stephanie for believing in me. This was my first time ever working with the team, and her encouragement really helped when my hands were so shaky while applying eyeliner on the model, ha! Check out more photos and the team’s portfolios on the BlushPretty Facebook page.

Look One


Photographer: Rhommel Bernardino


Photographer: Kin Hai

Creative Director: Stephanie Daga for BlushPretty
Production Coordinator: Elaine Atkins
 Makeup by: Arianne de Guzman for BlushPretty
Hair by: Stephanie Daga
Production Assistant: Alanna D.

Look Two

Creative Director: Stephanie Daga for BlushPretty
Production Coordinator: Elaine Atkins
Photographer: Rhommel Bernardino
Makeup by: Lindsay Daw and Arianne de Guzman for BlushPretty
Hair by: Stephanie Daga
Production Assistant: Alanna D.

Do you recognize that lipstick?  It’s Joe Fresh Fuchsia. :)

Lipglosses for a Lipgloss Snob, Part 2: Revlon Colorburst Lipgloss in Peony and Bordeaux.

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Hi, my name is Arianne and I am a lipgloss snob. I shy away from goopy, sticky lips. I love the shine even though Mr. Glitter Geek says “it looks like you ate a greasy hamburger and didn’t wipe your mouth.” Articulate, that boy is. As a lipstick addict, one of my beauty resolutions this year is to try more lipglosses. Lipglosses for a Lipgloss Snob is a series of posts that highlights my favourite lipgloss formulas at the moment.

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Revlon Colorburst Lipglosses in Peony and Bordeaux

I remember when Revlon came out with the Colorburst lipstick line. Everybody raved about them (including me, naturally!) but I didn’t hear much about the lipgloss formula when it came out later on. Just like the well-loved lipstick formula, the Revlon Colorburst Lipgloss (around $10) is worth talking about.


Revlon Colorburst Lipglosses in Peony and Bordeaux

The Revlon Colorburst lipglosses pack a great amount of pigment and shine. Peony is a gorgeous pinky-peach with gold sparkles, while Bordeaux is a stunning deep berry with barely there sparkle. Both colours, worn alone or atop lipstick, are very flattering. Stickiness factor here is zero. Not sticky at all, guys!


Revlon Colorburst Lipglosses in Peony


Revlon Colorburst Lipglosses in Bordeaux


Revlon Black Cherry Lipstick + Bordeaux Lipgloss

In my opinion, these are hidden gems at the drugstore. I’d say I love Bordeaux as much as my Chanel Rouge Allure Extrait de Gloss in Fatale. Did I just compare a Revlon to a Chanel just now? Yes, yes I did. :)

Have you tried these? Do you have a favourite lipgloss from the drugstore?

Did you miss Part 1 of Lipglosses for a Lipgloss Snob Series? Check out my pick here.

Lipstick Bandits: The One That Started The Obsession.

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MAC Lipstick in Crosswires ($17.50) was one of the first to join my small lipstick army a couple of years ago. I truly believe it was my gateway drug to brighter, bolder lipstick (like OMG Impassioned!).


MAC Lipstick in Crosswires

At the time, I was obsessed with finding a lipstick to match what Leighton Meester was wearing here. I thought Crosswires was the perfect candidate.


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When I first put this on, I actually thought it was too bright that it was unwearable. Who was that person? Now this is one of my most wearable lipsticks. Perfect for the warmer months, when I’ll be wearing a fresh face more often. O hai, Spring, are you coming soon?


MAC Crosswires Lipstick

Anyways.

So long story short: MAC Lipstick Crosswires was bright, and now it’s wearable. Do we get that?

The only thing I don’t like about this — now that I’ve tried a kajillion and a half lipsticks — is the formula. My lips don’t really agree with the Cremesheen formula. While they impart amazing amount of pigment, they tend to suck the moisture out of my lips. So I make sure to layer balm underneath, or a moisturizing gloss on top.

I thought I might as well do a full look with this, taking Leighton Meester’s fresh face as inspiration.

Get the Look

For the eyes, pat on a shimmery light beige (MAC All That Glitters) on the lid. Using a tapered crease brush, apply a warm matte brown (MAC Soft Brown) to the crease. Follow with a taupe brown (MAC Coquette) to the crease to create a natural-looking shadow. On the outer corner of the lid, apply a matte chocolate brown (MAKE UP FOR EVER #17 Espresso) to create depth. Line the upper lash line with black liquid or gel liner (YSL Shocking) and wing out slightly. Line the top waterline with a black pencil. Line the bottom lash line with a shimmery taupe brown gel liner (MAC Added Goodness Fluidline).

I decided to add a few short and medium Ardell lash flares to add more volume and length on the outer corners before I used mascara.

For the cheeks, apply a coral blush to the apples of the cheeks (Tarte Blissful). Add a luminous pink highlight on the top of the cheeks (Marcelle Pink Fusion).

For the lips, apply coral lipstick (MAC Crosswires) straight from the tube for maximum colour intensity.

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