JES' Makeup For Everyone

Oops!

2011-11-01T11:12:00.005-04:00

If you guys only knew the past 2 months I've had!!! Because I didn't get a ton of comments on the contest for the Sigma palette... I decided to give the 3 entries a Sigma Prize!!!!! The main winner is ChocolatCovereddiva!! Send me your address via twitter DM or Youtube email! Just "Gisell" and Alyssa Bubble Tea I will send you each a Sigma brush roll!! So please send me your address via twitter DM or Youtube email!

Thanks for entering ladies!!

~JES

youtube: http://www.youtube.com/user/JESblankets

twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/JESmakeup

It's been a long time so.... GIVEAWAY!

2011-09-16T16:20:00.011-04:00

It has been a few weeks since I posted... and I wanted to come back with a BANG!! So I will be doing a Youtube and BlogSpot Sigma Makeup/Brushes Giveaway!!! I want to try and make it ask simple as possible to win... and that the winner is REALLY into makeup!!

Ok so here it is.... For the Sigma Eyeshadow Palette in Flare!!

1. Subscribe to this Blog

2. Then comment on this post letting me know ... why you like makeup!!

3. On your Facebook* and or Twitter* Post this:

"I just entered @JESmakeup 's Sigma Giveaway on her blog http://jesmakeup4e1.blogspot.com/ "

That is it!!!

Please if you are on Facebook let me know.... friend me also Jes Kets!! I have a Youtube Giveaway coming too... with more Sigma stuff and more than one winner!!!

*If you don't have FB or Twitter you can still enter... just do the 1st 2 steps!!

Seasonally Supreme Lipsticks from MAC

2011-08-18T17:44:00.002-04:00

If you like creamy/gel based lipsticks... try some of the newer colors from MAC in the Seasonally Supreme lipsticks!

The colors might not be for everyone, but there are some colors that with 1 or 2 extra products you can make it work!!! Here is my take on the Sheer Mandarin from the collection.

This Post From You...

2011-07-04T18:52:00.003-04:00

So like the title says... this post is from you!!! What do you want to talk about? What have you found out in the beauty world? Please post a comment below and let me know about it!!!

Pumped for Summer!

2011-06-04T13:10:00.009-04:00

So I just jumped on Style.com, which is a great place for inspiration. And I clicked on the Trends+Shopping tab (I was reading a tweet from Pursebuzz that got me looking)... so up pops In The Mood For:Pumps. I am guess it's trending for summer... which I have to say I am happy about(one less pedi!) This got me thinking about makeup, colors, and thoughts about what to wear as per season.

What do you all think about this trend... closed toed pumps for the summer? What do you think about makeup trends per season... which ones do you "break"? Let me know... and tell me your about your fav pair of heels!
~JES

photo link: www.thisnext.com/tag/jana-feifer/

Now that I found glue....

2011-05-31T11:04:00.005-04:00

I am excited to try more of the lashes that I got at The Makeup show!! I am just sad not that I didn't get more than 7 pairs... I hope they get to the show again next year!!!

i*Evny by Kiss
Mini Review: 1 to 5
Packaging: 4 Lashes in clear view, reuseable! No glue included!
Range: 5 Something for everyone!
Shop: 5 You can find Kiss lashes at many Drugstores!
Price: 5 Great... It's Kiss after all!!
Quality: 4 Clean off the glue and reuse!! Be careful not to pull too hard or they will lose their shape.
Rebuy: 500% Great lashes Great Price...

Check Out their FB page this month for a Giveaway for their line!!
~JES

I have used other Kiss products with GREAT success... so I am happy to try another branch of their company!!

Pic: JESmakeup

More Pictures from The Makeup Show 2011

2011-05-24T13:04:00.007-04:00

I just loaded a haul video from the NYC
Makeup Show!!! Check it out here!!

Let me know what you got!!! Which day you were there too.... Should I go next year on the Sunday?!?!?

Watch out for the giveawaypost!!

~JES

2 Favs from The Makeup Show NYC 2011

2011-05-17T20:54:00.027-04:00

Once again I had a wonderful year at The Makeup Show NYC!!! This was my 3rd year in a row... and I already cannot WAIT for next year!!! So hands down... for me these were 2 of my favs from the show... ready?!?!

I know I tweeted about my interest in this brush company as soon as I saw my Youtube friend Vanessa (@vanewpc) tweet her review on them!!! So Bdellium Tools gets my first pick. They were setup on the 2nd floor, along with Eve Pearl, Xotic Eyes, Empire Beauty School, and others. Heading out their collection had to be the Green Bambu series which boast Bamboo handles! The "Bamboo is one of the most sustainable resources and environmentally sound plants on Earth.1" The 100% synthetic bristles of the Green Bambu collection are NOT treated with the antibacterial agent. Good call tho, since synthetic brushes "are less likely to accure bacteria2" and everyone will want to see the cool green tint of the Vegan bristles. I also picked up a few of their Studio Line which are treated with the antibacterial agent and are all 7 layer lacquered birch wood handles.... I can't wait to try my new 985 which is a Duet Fiber powder brush!! If you can think... soft... it's still so much softer!!! LOL Watch for my haul video to see all of the brushes I picked up!! This BDellium link details upcoming shows they will be part of!

Pick 2... Pete Estey, President and Shanna Matthews, Creative Dir. at Naked Cosmetics once again came up with a product people love and who doesn't love a multi use product(7 different ways by my count!). Shanna introduced me to the newest collection.... ready.... wait for it.... TWILIGHT3... forget about it... I was reaching for my wallet before "-light" came out of her mouth!!! I think she saw how excited I was about the name that she gave me a set!! So I asked since I remember that the natural pigments could be used in different ways... "Can I mix these into Acrylic powder for nailart?" and the answer is YES!!! How awesome is that?? So look for some more nail tut using these 100% oxidized micas! Look for Naked Cosmetics at their next trade show.

Notes:1: Quote taken from pg 5 of the Bdellium Tools product brochure. 2: Quote taked from pg 7 of the Bdellium Tools product brochure. 3: I believe this collection is new to the line... I didn't see it on the Naked Cosmetics site. I was given some products by both of these companies, but I do not work for nor am I bias in anyway.

~JES

Lip Tattoos (Temporary)

2011-05-05T08:29:00.007-04:00

So I have been seeing all this buzz on Twitter about the newest trend in makeup... The Lip Tattoo. Hmm... really. I have to say I haven't seen this look in person, nor have I tried it myself(outside of editorial)... but I really can't see this used as an everyday look!! Or even a special event past a costume party, theme day, or theme party. I mean why would I want rainbow lips to go the club(maybe I am too old for the clubs now) You might be saying... "Doesn't she do nail art...?" I am not against it, never against someone doing something different, creative, or fun... but doing on your own.

I will be watching this trend for sure... and maybe I will have to eat my words... or lick my lips!
picture credit: http://www.violentlips.com/collections/crazy-for-colors
~JES

Road to The Makeup Show

2011-04-13T12:49:00.004-04:00

Hey everyone!!! I am excited to let you guys know I am on the road to my 3rd year at the NYC Makeup Show which is produced by The Powder Group!!! I am super excited to go again to the show... and get my shopping on!! If you are planning on attending let me know or if you see me there say hello!!! Here is my haul video from last year!!!

New Cam!!! New bling

2010-12-28T09:40:00.005-05:00

Hey Guys...

I hope you all had a safe and happy Christmas!!! I am happy to say I got a new cam for Christmas (yay for Hubby!!) So I am excited to share some new product reviews and more makeup looks!!! Thanks for hanging in with me!!

Here's one thing I picked up for just the fun of it from Forever 21(for beauty stuff??) They have a section of nail polishes, lashes, lipglosses, and other makeup; called Love & Beauty! This is a blinged out tweezer!! Fun for a great mini gift or just to have for fun!!

New Years Makeup look coming soon to youtube!!!

~JES

Makeup Mix Up

2010-10-05T22:47:00.013-04:00

Hey Everyone.... Long time no blog!!! LOL Sorry about that and I hope you are all well!! Here is a look I just did... old school too no editting this video!!!

Here are the products and some pictures... the howto is coming soon!!

base: Benefit's Lemon Aid

eyelid: NYX Seafoam Green eye pencil liner

outer lid: MAC Ether

crease: MAC Unsquare

defined the crease: Purus Cosmetics Plummeting Plink

highlight: OCC Oberon

liner: Wet n' Wild 881 liquid liner

lash prime: MAC Prep & Prime Lash

mascara: MAC Haute & Naughty Lash Black

If you guys have any request about with current MAC products or anything else please let me know!!

~JES

Nail Art!!!! I am addicted!

2010-08-11T22:19:00.003-04:00

So of course I was surfing on YOUTUBE a few nights ago... and I found Nail Art!!! OHHH Lord! I am in love. Here are 2 looks I did so far! Any questions please please let me know either here or on the videos! Enjoy and please show me if you've done this too! Or get to try it! (Watch he 2nd Video to see how is did the photo)
~JES

Pink Marble

Zebra Tips

BillBoard

2010-07-18T23:17:00.001-04:00

So I wanted to share that my work has been featured on a BillBoard! I am super excited and I will take a picture of it soon and post it!!!

How To: Blush

2010-07-12T21:06:00.004-04:00

Ok Ladies!!!

Who doesn't love a flushed cheek??? When you say Blush do you think clown, silly, or overdone? Those shouldn't be the words on your lips! Blush can be really easy. Start of with a color close to your natural skin tone... then when your A Okay with the application try some different colors!!! I did a quick video a few weeks ago about the placement of blush, cheek contour, and highlight. Check it out and let me know what you think!

~JES

Boldliner

2010-06-08T13:02:00.000-04:00

New Video using my new camorder! It's all about doing a simple eye look with a bold liner color!! Have fun!
~JES

Picture of products used for the new Twitter picture

2010-06-02T20:04:00.011-04:00

Some Key products....

* Sweet & Punchy e/s MAC

* Eve Pearl Anti- Shine Gel in Dark

* E.L.F. e/s Amethyst

* Johnny Lavoy's 9X9 loose pigment JL07
* NW45 Studio Finish concealer

* Hepcat e/s MAC

* Brow pencils Stud MAC and Dark Brown NYX

* Pencil Me in Cosmetics

* Covergirl liquiline blast (no color name.. but a deep plum)
* Paper flowers from Michaels

* Mineral Illuminator from DEX New York

* ColorStay liquid liner in black

* Lash Mixing medium MAC Pro

If you see anything you want to know what it is... let me know!!!! Thanks for hanging in there everyone!!! Here are a few more pictures I hope you all enjoy. Remember... " Makeup is Art. Make it Your Own!" ~JES

Share some of your fun makeup looks!!!

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Music

2010-04-17T18:28:00.014-04:00

This will have almost nothing to do with makeup. And I know this is my makeup blog... but that's just it... it's my blog. I am in a music mood today... a kick really. I am listening to NUDE by Radiohead right now... as I type and I am swaying like I am at a piano and not a keyboard. I don't now many of my followers of my blog... but for me music is total Total . It can bring inspiration, form tears, fight crime for God sakes. Since this is a random post anyway... I am have to say I am so glad I can type without having to look at the keys... so I can really feel the music and twist and turn to it....

I know you must be like... what is this chick going on about?? But don't you feel like just sometimes you have to speak out about something or your day will not be complete??? My best friend(song change House of Cards) Chavon sent me for my birthday 3 DVDs full of music... I told her... "You know Chavon, I don't think I will be able to ever listen to all of this music. But you know me so well this is perfect!" I cherry picked over the 3 DVDs, finding some really really good gems that made me think of life, love, and time. Music does it to me... brings me back to when things were so sooooo much simpler. We all wish to go back to those times when the most you had to do was finish your homework and brush your teeth at night. Now, as most of you are around my age; there's job markets, car notes, kids, family, getting to the dentist, all the random things we mostly had no idea our parents had to think about. Am I right? And (Nikka Costa Push and Pull) now that we are in that space... we sometimes what to slip back right in to that homework world. I am rambling I know it... But I haven't found anything else in my life that can sooth me like music can.... or bring tears with the first chord [I Shall Believe by Sheryl Crow just listed not listening... it really makes me cry]. Or reminds me of a late afternoon trying to sync a video and a CD of the beginning of Lion King with a floor mate Leigh! Which took over an hour.

I remember the opening of the movie Garden State...ohhh and ahhhh. The movie had some amazing tunes... (Nick Drake One of Thes e Things) really helped the story along... but I have to say it was one of the few soundtrack CDs I own. Right after I saw that movie, I went out and got the CD.

Some great free places on the web to LISTEN to music

h ttp://blip.fm/ I am part of Blip here is my profile it's linked to Twitter so you'll be able to see some of my blips/tweets when I am feeling music'ee LOL!!

http://www.pandorarad io.com/

http://www.jango.com/

Ok I think the swaying and tears have taken over my thoughts... so enjoy the music people. The music that plays in your life... it doesn't have to be anything even close to anyone elses... or anyones thoughts on what you should listen to ..... Make your mind and life happy listen to what you feel is right for you. I am leaving with Drifting Along by Jamiroquai

Let me know some of your jams and favorite songs... comment below!!!

NOTE: NONE OF THE MUSIC LINKS ARE TO MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL. The links are to the exact song I was listening to while I typed. These are all from youtube and I am not advicating the use of unpaid music in videos... just saying.

Music played during editting:

Stay in my Corner by The Dells

There for You by Damian Marley

No More "I Love You's" by Annie Lennox

Why by Annie Lennox There's your makeup relation!!! HAA HAA

~JES

Swatches of Modern Mocha

2010-04-06T17:16:00.003-04:00

Check the video for the details about the swatches!!

Check out the new video and here are the swatches! If you are looking for more get your your local MAC store or counter!!
~JES

A.E.R Walk with Style.... a look backstage.

2010-04-04T09:26:00.025-04:00

The A.E.R Walk With Style event went off without a hitch!! The Lovely Victoria Stiles invited me to work on her makeup crew for the 2nd year!!!! Makeup was provided by Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics(OCC )... David Klasfeld hooked up the crew with the full line of airbrush foundations, mixing medium, 2 wonderful pigments, and the created just for the A.E.R event new Memento Lip Tar!!!

There were some heavy hitters backstage.... Victoria of course was the key (head) makeup artist, along with Koren of EnKoreMakeup, Brandalyn , Stacey of Stacey Ford makeup, Ivette of Girlcanpaint , Brooke and myself!! Along with 2 super cool photographers Dan Stiles and Bryan Viper, both hooked us up last year too!! Brushes, makeup, and laughs were bouncing around the small makeup room!! I think we all had a great time!! You could tell that giving back is something all of the artist share. We tackled a small group of models this year.... with some even returning!! My model Micaela was part of the 1st AER event and came back this year.

So let me tell you what we did!! It's all about the skin and prep makeup people!!!! I wiped down Micaela's face with MAC wipes, using clean hands(which I like and wish I did more) I applied MAC Studio Moisture Fix lotion paying attend to around the nose and under the lip area. Next I moved on to priming the skin with like half pump of MAC's Skin Base. While that was setting in I mixed the OCC Mixing Medium/Skin Primer with the liquid Airbrush foundation. The ratio was about 3 to 1. Then like I always do... I attacked the skin with 2 brushes flat foundation brush(like a 190) and buffed it in easyly with MAC's 131 brush.... soooo smooth!!! I am in love with the OCC foundation! Next I used my Coastal Scents concealer palette's 2 lightest shades to blend a perfect concealer... just to hit a few spots. I think I used my fingers for that step and re buffed with the 131.

Next the eyes!!! Eyes were prepped also. I used MAC's Fast Responses Eye Cream around the eyes, and while that was setting I scooped out some of MAC's Paintely paint pot as a soft base. The paint pot was applied with a soft concealer brush. David gave us 2 really pretty shades of Loose Color Concentrates Oberon and Brasstacks. Victoria had us blend the lighter shade Oberon with a fluffy brush on the brow bone and down to the cheek highlight area. This color is super pretty and has a pink opal sheen to it... gorg!! Next, in true Victoria fashion we swept Brasstacks from lash line to just above the crease, blurring out all lines and moved the color towards the outer corner in a square finish. Soft black/deep brown for the liner I used a mix of MAC's Embark, MAC's Mulch, and borrowed from Brooke her MAC Carbon to create the look. This combo was used on the lower lash line as well... concentrating the color on the outer corner and pulling down. Mascara of course... I used my trusty CoverGirl Remarkable mascara.

Now the cheeks were a treat. We used the OCC Liptar color Memento. Here's a tip when using the Liptars as cheek color. OK.... LESS IS MORE!! Wow this stuff is awesommmmme! I squeezed out a drop onto my palette, then with my ring finger I touched the drop and worked it up on the palette! Then after I worked it out on the palette I used my cleaned ring finger on the "worked" Liptar and tapped it on the cheek bone. Just in 3 spots apple, center, and near hair line. Then with my pointer finger I blended it! The OCC Mixing medium and MAC Prep & Prime Base really helped the tar move and blend easily over the skin. The finish was a flush on the cheeks. Then right on to the lips. Lips were prepped at the beginning with good ol' ChapStick! I took the rest of the Liptar from the palette and filled in the lips with it. No liner needed and the finish was satin matte. Here's the finish.

One other super super SUPER special thing that happened at the AER Walk for Style event... I got to meet... JAMES VINCENT!!!!!!!

Well that was it for the makeup!! Watch out for the video on my youtube for the slideshow of the event!!! With more pictures of the event, the clothing, celebs, shoes, and other backstage madness!!!

Special Thanks to Victoria Stiles of Victoria Stiles Makeup, Dan Stiles and Bryan Viper for the photos, David of OCC for the makeup, and James Vincent for the kiss & awe!!

FTC: Please see site disclaimer.

Long time no see!!

2010-02-22T18:13:00.005-05:00

Hello all you beautiful people!! I haven't posted a review, video, product spotlight in what feels like MONTHS!!! I am still trying stuff out... and I have to make some videos and post about the products I am trying. Until then if you have any request please let me know!!!!

At work:
I am really excited for the Give Me Liberty of London line that is coming out!!! I am a packaging freak and I will be sooo keeping the boxes from this collection... just like I did for the Lure collection (way back when!!) It hits all stores March 11th!! I am sure there are a ton of pictures out there!! But in person it looks sooo much better!! If your local store is hosting a event for this collection... get to it!!! I have a feeling English Accent(lipglass) will go first in this collection! There are a lot of products coming from MAC in the next few weeks... some are new staples and others are Limited collections, and also re- promotes. FYI:Dirty Plum blush that just came out with Riveting... if you love it... wait for GML of London and get it in the limited packaging!!

Follow me on Twitter and sub up on Youtube!!

Thanks for hanging in there everyone!!

Picture credit: Temptalia

The Prizes The Prizes!!!

2010-01-26T19:11:00.001-05:00

Here is a video of the prizes for the YOUTUBE contest I am having!!

I was playing with Makeup

2010-01-25T22:14:00.001-05:00

This is what I came up with!

My Mentor is hosting "Makeovers For The Cure"

2010-01-21T17:58:00.008-05:00

I had the pleasure of meeting and working with Victoria Stiles back in March 2009, and I can say she is one of the most positive people I know! She really gave me the added courage to step into the fashion end of the makeup business.

So a few days ago when Victoria asked me to link the Makeup For The Cure event on my site I was like "Hello... OF COURSE!!!" I don't think she knows that she is..... my mentor, but she is!!
You'll have the chance to meet some of DC's Top Makeup artist... and have the chance to have them BEAT YOUR FACE!!! Plus Manicures, Hors D'oeuvres, and Cocktails, all held at the Leiper Stiles Studios in Dulles, VA. Victoria just posted a video (link also has additional info!!)with some more details.

So if you will be in the DC area the afternoon of February 6th which is a Saturday... setup your appointment today, by calling 202-415-3876. All additional info see above!! When you go let Victoria know you read this post!!

Youtube Contest

2010-01-20T16:58:00.002-05:00

Complete Post coming really soon... I am snapping pictures RIGHT NOW!!!

Click Button to the left to sub to me on YOUTUBE!!

Follow me on Twitter to get all the latest details!!

JES

Short lashes? Prep + Prime them

2010-01-06T11:38:00.008-05:00

Check Disclaimer

Ok so I had to stop doing a makeup look after I did my mascara... cause I was just that impressed. Background.... this is not my first purchase of MAC's Prep + Prime lash, but it was the first time since I have been a makeup artist. I knew about it... but since working in the store I hear all the other Artist reaching for it and using it on customers and clients. So I thought... JES, let's re-visit this product. SOOOO glad I did!!

WOW... ok so the science: this is an emollient based primer that does it all! Curls the lashes, thickens them, and also adds length. As with any sort of primer this prepares the lashes for any mascara, and is formulated to work well with all the MAC mascaras. Infused with Vitamin E to strengthen the lashes... and over time you will see more lashes and longer because they are conditioned.

What I like to do:
Ok, I do my face and eye makeup. I apply one full coat let it set and then apply more just on the tips of the lashes... I have done this up to 4 coats without looking too spidery... you might need to comb the lashes a bit. After the primer is just about clear (maybe do your blush and lips while the coats tack up) then I apply 1 coat of my mascara. Lately I have been using MAC's Studio Fix Lash which I love cause of the formed wand (similar to CoverGirl's Lash Blast, but a smaller wand head). Then wa-la... lengthily lashes!!!

And don't worry you contact lens wearers it's all good! Retails for $14 US. Let me know your thoughts about this products and have you tried anything else like this?

So what is the Matte idea???

2009-12-23T18:04:00.012-05:00

So I have the classic normal oily combo skin!! Yep in the T zone... more little t ... you know up and down the center and across the upper cheek area. Anyway back in the summer I just sort of dealt with it... I mean it was hot and sweaty anyway... so I just played it off as "dewy" LOL. But in the winter, Hello you know I am not sweating outside if there is snow on the ground!!! So while cleaning out my makeup area(which is something you should try... you find so many things you forgot you own!!) so I was cleaning and I found the Boots Expert Instant Matte liquid that Vannessa(VANEWPC) told me about back in the summer months. Well hello it works!!! Check out the quick video I did just for this post!!!

The 3 Steps to Matte!

And the best part... this product is local to most of us!! If you have a Target... you have about a 95% chance of finding this product... and hold on. The best part... it's only about $6 bucks!!! So yes you too can be fairy Matte for a good part of your day for only $6!! Enjoy!

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Hey all

2009-12-23T12:08:00.002-05:00

So I picked up a few colors at work about a week or more ago.... I don't know why I didn't have these colors before!!!

Here is one look using Patina eye shadow!!

Let me know what you think!!

MARK.ed the spot.

2009-11-25T14:29:00.008-05:00

So back in July Linda Granillo, a MARK. rep, sent samples for us to try at the Blogging Beauties of NYC hosted by Yana and Brittany. Linda sent up some deluxe sample packs for us to farther check out... The first item I'm reviewing: Juice Gems retailing for $6 for .5 oz! A shot of gloss, fruit, and glimmer!

So like the Magalog says: "High-shine tinted gloss...real fruit extract" Linda sent me Cherry Pop... it's like cherry kisses for your lips. This gloss is not too sticky and has hint of golden shimmer running thru it... BY NO MEANS glitter... just a soft shimmer. Linda also sent me a few samples of skincare that I will be reviewing in the coming weeks! Here are some pictures of the rest of what she sent me. If you are looking to order MARK.... try Linda. Right now she has a code for free shipping over $25!

So much going on!!

2009-11-19T11:58:00.010-05:00

Sorry everyone!! So much has been going on since the beginning of this month... my poor blog and you all have missed out! I'll try to recap as much as I can.

Ok so most of you know I got a part time job with MAC!! WOOT WOOT!! That doesn't mean I will be all about them in my videos, tweets, or blog post... But it means I will be able to share more than just eyeshadow colors and lipsticks. Skincare is the base of any great makeup!! And this company has more than a few great skincare products!! Even though a lot of people know about these products... there are many uses for them!! And everyone wants more for the money right?!? RIGHT.
Also, I am over the moon for Maybelline's Color Sensational lipsticks... I have 6 so far!! They are super pigmented, true color, creamy... they are dreams!!! Here are the swatches of the ones I have so far.

So I had training for my new job for 5 days! It was intense... boy!!! WOW... so much to learn... like I said before... more than just eyeshadows, lipsticks, and paintpots!!! At the end I was even MORE excited to work... nothing beats being prepared for a job with all the training. One of the best parts of training.... THE PEOPLE... AWESOME!!! All levels of artists were there... so if you are a semi beginner or a independent freelancer... you can work your magic. I have heard a lot of people say they stayed away from applying at MAC because of the 5 day in a row training session that you have to take. #1 most people start in store or at counter WEEKS before they go to training. #2 if you miss a day you just have to make it up before you can get certified. #3 I'm about 95% sure travel and food is PAID for. So, talk to your local Counter mgr or Freestanding store mgr when you pick up your application. Another thing I loved about training... it wasn't stressful at all... of course you're being watched and it's like school... but it's safe! Everyone is learning and everyone really wants to be there... from the trainers, to the visiting Execs, and artist from different locations.

So my 2 spotlight products of the week:

MAC Wipes and Maybelline Color Sensational lipsticks

Wipes
If the wipes feel too rough for you here's a hint(I learned years ago) with the package closed... store wipes upside down! Keeps even the top wipe moist. That roughness is the sugar embedded in the cloth. Also some people say the skin feels too moist after using the wipes... That's product that helps remove all makeup and prep skin for the next look quickly

Lipstick
48 pigment rich shades! I've never loved a drugstore lip product as much as I love this!! And you can find coupons online and in the Sunday newspapers!! The honey nectar that feeds the lips doesn't add a scent or stickiness. Look above for the swatches of the 6 I own! Find your shade here!

Soooo that was a lot! Remember I have that contest coming up as soon as I reach 2,000 subs on my youtube channel!! The prizes.. I already did a video for!! and the POT IS GROWING!!! So I hope you all sub and tell your friends!! Most likely it will be after the Christmas/ December holidays so you might get an extra Holiday Gift of MAKEUP!! WOOT WOOT

Maybelline prop pic: Fashion Daily Mag

MAC wipes picture credit: sabrinamae.com/blog/?tag=mac-makeup

New look video and updates on Contest!

2009-11-07T20:43:00.004-05:00

Ok So I am at around 1800 subs on Youtube!! The contest will begin when I get to 2000... I just got some more prizes... can you say ... Hello Kitty??? Well can ya?

Ok here are some of my latest videos... enjoy!!

2nd day of work look!!

Recap of Halloween Look

YOUTUBE CONTEST!!!

LOTD... A new found Fav combo!!!

2009-10-28T16:28:00.006-04:00

So I just got this lipstick from Maybelline and I'm in love (I can't wait for BOGO)!!! I just picked this ColorSENSATIONAL I was editting and playing with my stash and this is the combo I came up with. So here's the 5 steps to how I created the look!

1. Make sure you lips are clean and flake free... use some sort of primer or lip scrub.

2. I used Vital Radiance's Soft Plum, this happens to be an eyeliner,and lined around my natural lip line. I went a little thick with the line.

3. Using Maybelline's new ColorSensational lipstick in #445 On The Mauve straight from the tube I filled in my lips with color! (ohh so creamy!!)

4. Blend lips together

5. Topped it off with MAC's Bling Black GlimmerGlass

Taa Daa!

Let me know which of the ColorSensational's you've tried, cause I'm sooo going back for more!!!

Forget the Blog Sale.......

2009-10-26T21:27:00.004-04:00

Forget the Blog sale... I'm going to do a

Youtube INTERNATIONAL 1 winner takes all

Swatched but Newish Makeup Contest

All of brands I talked about before PLUS some E.L. brand makeup...

The contest will start after I reach 2,000 subs on Youtube.... Right now I am at around 1,780! So tell your makeup friends and lets do something fun!!

Details will be coming really soon!!!!

http://www.youtube.com/user/JESblankets

Make Sure you don't miss it!

p.s. I'm doing this for the Makeup Heads out there, and it will be a tut/slide-show entries! So if you don't YOUTUBE... or don't do videos... start now and practice up!!! YOU WILL NOT WANT TO MISS THE PRIZES!!!

Blog Makeup Sale?

2009-10-14T19:34:00.005-04:00

Should I do one? I was thinking of Pick 1 H.E. and Pick 3 drugstore item for $10 + shipping. US only. Some items are new, but most are at least swatched... all will have pictures....

Any thoughts? Here are some brands:

H.E.... Stila, Too Faced, UD, Smashbox, Tarte, and The Body Shop

Drugstore... Revlon, Jane, L'oreal, ELF, and NYX

I'm taking a poll people really... I don't want to take all the pictures and have no takers or any interest.... I'd rather give the items away to a Women's Shelter or something if I don't have any interest...

All you have to do is vote to the LEFT ( The poll Blog Sale?) POLL ENDS on the 21st... or if I have alot of interest! More items will be added if people are excited about this!!

Thanks

~JES

New Look and stuff

2009-10-13T15:36:00.005-04:00

Hey all!
So I've really tried to keep the videos rolling with Fall and colorful looks! I hope you all are as excited as I am about the Fall weather! Ok so here is a new look I thought up! I took some webcam pictures and did a video. I have to say I am really really missing my Kodak!!!! I feel like the webcam pictures are a bit washed out! So within a month(or so) I will be able to get a new cam!!! MORE PIXELS Baby!! Until then I hope you all are enjoying the looks on the youtube channel!

Here are the details for today's look!!
Eyes: prime with Lumene and UDPP, Claire De Lune (MAC) on the lid, Clarity (MAC) in the crease, Sweet Sienna(MAC) over the crease and up to the brow, and last Handwritten between the Lid and crease mostly on the outer corner and blend over! (Clarity and Sweet Sienna on lower lash line) Lined with INColor Fabu Liner black and Full and Soft mascara

Cheeks: Lovecrush(MAC) and Warm Blend(MAC) -deepest to contour and lightest to highlight

Lips: prep with EZBaby (MAC), liner Candied Violet(Revlon), and Gilty Kiss(MAC)

Any questions let me know!!!

Thanks for all your support!!

~JES

Today's Humid look... the details!

2009-10-08T22:01:00.004-04:00

Face: Dove Deep Moisture w/ spf, MAC Prep +Prime Line Filler, Tarte Clean Slate, MAC Studio Fix Fluid NW45 PLUS a drop of Maybelline Mineral Power Bronzer, and MAC SF powder.

Cheeks: MAC Lovecrush, ELF Contouring Blush and Bronzing powder

Lips: Bare Minerals Rose gloss

Eyes: check out the video below!!!

The main brush is a Loew-Cornell 1/2 270 Maxine's Mop from A.C.Moore (which is a craft store) Check Michaels also! The link will take you to the Loew Cornell website... they have a LOADS of Makeup friendly brushes... for great prices!! Also here's a link for coupons!!!

Any questions please ask me... here or on the video on youtube.

Everyone has them... these are some of mine!

2009-10-08T08:42:00.015-04:00

Makeup Tips of course
After using makeup for so long... I know I'm not the only one with tips and personal tricks that I use. So here are some of my favs! I asked on Twitter last night and this morning: I'll share the cutiest @ or DM with you all!

Mine:
skin
1. Really Really Really try to remove your makeup before you go to bed!! This is a good practice because it keeps your pillows clean and your skin a bit more healthy.
2. To help with number 1... keep a package of Makeup Remover wipes at your bedside.... for those... "Darn I forgot to take off my makeup" nights. There are a ton of brands out there. Right now I'm using Korres, but once they are done I'm going back to my old faith fun Target brand Makeup remover wipes.
3. Even in the winter months we still need sunblock.
4. If you are drier in the fall/winter months switch up your facial lotion... maybe to a non oil-free. Switch back in the warm months!

makeup
5. Give the look a chance! Many many times I've gotten to about 3/4 of the way done with a look and started to hate how it was coming out. I mean did everything but the liner and lashes and was hmmm errr'ing in my head... 3 sec from removing it and decided.... maybe I should finish the look and see. TAA DAA!! A bit of liner and lashes can really change a look. So the tip: Always finish a look to the end, cause it's the finishing touches that really pull it together!
6. Cotton swabs are your friends... those little wands are very powerful and can help you out in tough spots! Ever over wing the liner??? YES. Just grab a swab with some remover and have at it!
7. Ok so now you have attacked that misguided winged out liner... and now what.... if you went to far and you see your bare skin..... you have to start over in that spot. It's a pain but worth it. So re-prime, powder(or spot of liquid) UPDD(Tarte, Lumene, 2Face, Vital Rad.), eye shadow... the works. And guess what? Use that trusty Cotton swab again!

8. Ok so you decided to go with a liquid liner in black. You made the perfect lines and then... wow that's a bit intense! Grab a small tipped brush(smudger brush, inner corner, or some other tiny mini eyeshadow brush) and with a color from your look(I'd use the mid tone or deepest of the look) and sweep it over the line. This keeps it in the family and tones down the black line. So you don't have to redo the line!
9. Important. It doesn't have to be a million dollars to work! If you only use CoverGirl cosmetics cause that's all you can buy... then WORK IT! Most of us Makeup heads have more than one brand we use! I, like others can really work a $6 dollar quad just the same as a $35 dollar one! 10. Write down your combos/looks. After your down or maybe while you're on a morning break at school or work. Write down your FOTD... so when you're in a rut or in a rush and you can't think of what to do... go to the "FOTD's I Love" section in your notebook!

11. If you pencil in, powder in, or gel in your eyebrows... PLEASE remember to bring that product in your Makeup bag! You never know if you see a hottie and he makes you sweat... you dab your brow and then IT's GONE!!! LOL (ok stop laughing it happened to me YEARS ago).

12.Keep your makeup area organized. I love to label my drawers not only with eyeshadow, but if you have a lot break it down ie. purple eye shadows, H.I.P Duos, lashes, cream blushes, eye glitter, dark lipsticks.

The sweetiest Makeup tip from Twitter:

Weebeasty: My favorite make up tip ever came from my Great grandma who told me that the perfect red lipstick is a must have. Always.

So with all the makeup you have in your collection, play with it, enjoy it and always give it a chance. Take care of your skin cause it's the best base for your art!

~JES
Brush picture credit: http://www.crownbrush.co.uk/studio1.html

EDIT NOTE!!!
The link and the picture are from crownbrush of the UK , The Crown Brush brush I have is from http://www.crownbrush.com. Both have the same numbers and VERY VERY simialr websites. I got my Detailed Chisel Brush at the Makeup Show in May of 2009.

My nail combo for the week

2009-10-03T21:54:00.004-04:00

Mini post!

Zoya's Roxy and the Blue from Johnny Lavoy's 9x9 are a rocking combo!! It's such a fun combo! Turned the blue to a nice grapey purple with fuchsia glitter! OHHH YEAH!

Here are some pictures... forgive the quality these are from my Sidekick cam!!

Also what are your favor nail combos and single colors!!! Leave me a comment!

So what are some of your nail combos?

Some picks and finds from the past few months!

2009-09-18T22:18:00.000-04:00

Hey Guys!

So I just did a video for some of my makeup picks from the last few months... So of the products are new(meaning I haven't spoke about them before) and some are old favs! On the video for youtube (see below) has links on that side bar for the links to the blog post related to any products I posted about.... what? That was a bit of a ramble... If you watch the video via the youtube site... you will see on the sidebar the links to the product reviews in this blog... better? LOL

Here are all the products and in the video I show you all how I did this quicky look!!

My Little Son is all up in this video! Enjoy!

IFB event on Monday Sept 14th

2009-09-17T12:46:00.000-04:00

Independent Fashion Bloggers(IFB) held it's 2nd annual Dress Up Soiree on September 14th, in the heart of NYC's Chinatown. Even tho I am mostly a Beauty blogger, I had the chance to go to the event to get some really useful information from Jennine Tamm and a handful of key speakers. The Fashion bloggers spoke mostly about fashion topics, but in a board way that anyone with any type of blog could benefit.

The event started off with a bang!! While on-line outside I met Suzanne Kuhn, Freelance Writer and Author, and ladies she was rocking these hot hot shoes.... can you believe it... I've never seen shoes like this before! They are Ashish for Top Shop. So Suzanne and I talked for a while what events we did this Fashion week, about our blogs, her shoes LOL, things like that. Once inside the event I have to say I wasn't too happy with what happened. First off my Beauty blogging buddy (say that 3 times fast) Yana, from My Own Judge, who had invited me to this event.... could not attend as planned. For some reason they were carding at the front door and since there was a bar you had to be 21 or over with ID to attend. Ok first off ...what if you didn't have your license? or state ID? Many NY'ers don't have licence and she didn't have her ID with her. Next, this was a Bloggers event NOT a Wine tasting event!! I saw 3 people get turned away. Not cool. They should have done hand stamps or wrist bands for the 21 and over. I have to say I was really upset by this. Once inside Suzanne had the print out of the invite and NO WHERE on it did it state you had to be 21 or over to attend. So that totally put a damper on the night! And Yana's outfit was super cute!

So while we were inside the venue was PACKED! Nice to see so many young bloggers out.... male and females! I saw a few bloggers I read and I also got to interview a few people that were attending the meet and greet. Since it was more of a Fashion blog event I took that time to intro myself and see what the Fashion people were thinking about beauty blogs. Here we go.

What made you start with beauty blogs?

Cynthia: She wanted to find more information on " day to night looks" since she's a working chick and needed help with office to nightlife.

What do you look for in Beauty Blogs?

Josephine: She didn't look for only high end products reviews "I like to see it all", and wants to see more "how-to's"

Roslyn: She wasn't into the makeup as much, but was "looking for the deals."

What keeps you coming back to the blog?

Dolapo: Tone, content, how often they post... "how realist and true to themselves" the blogger is. "with the way the economy is now, is this blogger relating to Who is watching them."

Cecile: She wants to see more "tuts on blogs maybe with links to videos."

How do you find your beauty blogs?

Ngozi: She finds Beauty blogs via word of mouth, blog rolls, and "if I get a link on Twitter that is of interest," she'll read and follow the blog.

So even though I missed the big Beauty Bloggers event I still got some useful information about blogging in general from the IFB. The panel talked about copyrighting, finding your our blog voice, writing about what you really care about, and how to credit pics and info. The event was a bit crowded and because of the misinformation regarding the entrance... I did not have a blast, but I still managed to have a decent time. We parted the event with a pretty nice goodie bag including cards, samples from Starbucks, discount codes from Moxie and 365 Hangers, and a full size tube of Bad Gal Lash from Benefit.

~JES
shoe picture credit: Zebra Feet

Fashion Week NYC 2009: The Hillary Flowers show

2009-09-13T10:34:00.000-04:00

Hey all! So as you may know I worked the Hillary Flowers Fashion Week 2009 fashion show on September 10th. The show started at 11pm and was awesome.... I will have some more pictures when the event photos are up on Hillary's site. The clothes were amazing, the models were great, the space was tight but 100% fun! I got to meet some great people and also see some familiar faces!

Girlcanpaint aka Ivette and I worked the show together. I found the listing Hillary put out for her show, and I signed up and then told Ivette about it! It was great having a friend there! Then in walked Nicole, a fellow makeup artist I met back on May 2nd at the FDU fashion show!!! So it was a great night altogether. We each created 3 models looks.

I have 2 more events this Fall Fashion Week! I can't wait to tell you all more about them! Details coming soon!!

Follow me on twitter for all the updates: JESmakeup

~JES

Pan-Stik it

2009-09-04T21:55:00.000-04:00

I've heard of these Pan-Stiks a while ago... but since hearing about Max Factor leaving our shelves next year(read my post). I wanted to try these out and if it was all good stock up!!! I found these at my local Walmart for $5 on sale... retail price is from $5.95 to $10. I have to say first the color range is VERY VERY limited. These are for my Makeup Artist kit only. There are 8 shades ranging from 101 Natural to 137 Suntone. Let me also say... Max Factor in fact has products for deeper tones!! Just not in this formulation. Check out the Color Genius line for 2 Honey tones!

Ok back to the sticks.... creamy and easy to blend... soft scent. Blends like a dream!

If you're looking for a cream foundation in stick form for the coming fall and winter months and these are in your color range... check them out!!!

stats:

size: .5 oz (14 g)

colors: 8 shades

contains: Mineral oil, Kaolin,Carnauba wax, Beeswax, Paraffin, Ozokerite, Fragrance, Propylparaben, Sorbic Acid, Methylparaben, Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxides.

Made in the USA of US and Imported Parts

Can apply with: Brush(full), Damp Sponge(sheer), or Fingers [clean :) ]

price range: $5.95 to $10 depending on market

Check this and other Max Factor products at WWW.MaxFactor.com

~JES

MAX FACTOR goes bye bye for the US market!

2009-09-02T11:40:00.000-04:00

I was watching BellaMakeupINC on youtube and as she was applying her makeup she mentioned that Max Factor will be going out of business. I thought... NO WAY! So I googled and low and below Max Factor owned by Procter & Gamble Co will be pulling the products from the US shelves the first quarter of 2010. So not out of business, but off of US shelves. It seems that Max Factor doesn't sell well here, but in places like the UK it outsells Covergirl. I'm not sure about you but that 2000 Calorie Mascara is pretty hot. I feel like I should stock up, but who knows it the product will dry up before I get to use it??? Here are some facts from the Times Online article:

The brand was created in 1909 by Max Factor, a makeup artist at the Royal Ballet in Russia who emigrated the US. Mr Factor moved to California, where he set up a shop that specialised in makeup for films, creating a thinner version of the greasepaint traditionally used by stage actors.

Although Max Factor makeup later graced the faces of famous beauties including Rita Hayworth and Marilyn Monroe, it was worn for the first time on camera by a man – the actor Henry B Walthall, who worked as a model for screen tests.

It's hard to believe that a cosmetic line, that has been around for over 100 years is beginning discounted in this country.... I thought we are so beauty conscious. The more brands the merrier!! Well, I guess if you see your favs on sale grab them up... cause it's only September now BUT 2010 is so around the corner!

For more info google: max factor out of business

sources:
Times Online: P&G phasing out Max Factor in America
Reuters: P&G to phase out Max Factor in the United States
Cosmeics Design: P&G phases out Max Factor distribution in US

See some products I got from the AER Walk for Style show I did with Victoria Stiles back in March 09.

Spotlight Line: Purus Cosmetics by Dana Laurie

2009-09-01T19:15:00.000-04:00

Does that name look familiar? What if I dropped a few letters and added potter16??? Now the bells are ringing! It's Purus Cosmetics from the Youtuber DanaPotter16. Ok so what's the scoop. I first met young Dana back in Sept 2008 while hanging out with Koren for his birthday! Check out the video. Let me say I was impress that this young girlie got into the city all alone... these city kids!! So she told me that she wanted to have her own cosmetics line one day... and that day was over 6 months ago. Dana is the founder and CEO of Purus Cosmetics. It seems that tragedies can steer people onto better paths. "Worried about cancer, she searched for things to avoid." Dana strived to create a line that was safe and affordable to use.

When July 25th came around and I walked into the First Beauty Bloggers event I was over joyed to see the teenager and her sister there! We caught up(I asked about her summer... so Mother Hen) and then she told me about her line! I was happy and might I say not the least bit shocked... Dana looked like a determined young lady from the get go. She spilled out of her bag an array of pigments that made my mouth water...but went Plummeting Plink came out ... I stopped cold. "Can I have that?" I swear the 1st thing out of my mouth.... the color is like no other.... perfectly purple, plum, and grape all rolled into a shimmery bath of pigmentness!HAA HAA say that 3 times fast. I recovered and asked nicely! Dana was happy to hook me up!! I swatched it and was in love!!! Dana had to leave too early from the event... so I could really talk to her more about the line... but once I got home I went to check it out.... here's the scoop. Shaliners(TM) are a multi use "powder to cream commonly used as eyeshadow, liner, and cheek color". There are 20 colors for sale now for $6.50 for 2.27g. A little goes a long way! Dana takes Paypal also! Like I said, I wish I wasn't so smitten with this wonderful color I would have swatched more... but the swatches on her site is pretty close to the real life colors. (left to right with brush over Tarte's Lift(tm) Natural Eye Primer with Firmitol , with finger on bare skin, and with liner brush using mixing medium)

Makeup Giveaway!!!!

Rules
1. Follow my blog... Sign up on the left hand side!!!

2. leave a comment here with your email address

3. I will personally email you a code for Free Deluxe Samples* from Purus Cosmetics!

~JES

Happy Shopping!!

Remember to Comment Below with your email!!
*with purchase

Aqua in my Heart and on my Eye!!!

2009-08-31T20:14:00.000-04:00

I bit of fun with the title! If you all follow me on Youtube you know I am not a huge fan of blues... I can never seem to rock them right!! Anywho... I was on twitter with the lovely and young Aquaheart. She told me about her blog contest! I went over to www.Aqua-heart.com to see... it's so beautiful! So her latest contest/giveaway is simple... do an Aqua eye... write up a post and link it to her!! Easy and fun!

Here are the products I used:

Beauties Factory 120 palette

Tarte Cosmetics Lights Camera Lashes

Revlon cream shadow in Mystical Magic

NYX Double Sided pencil

MAC Claire De Lune

Aqua Heart is(was) it's over at 12 PST Sept 1st! Click here for details. Ok so here is my entry... I am sorry for the semi fuzzy picture I had to do a close up!!

~JES

P.S. no top liner on this look... I wanted it all Aqua on the lid!!

My Cheap Fix!

2009-08-29T17:41:00.000-04:00

So, I had a crazy week and needed a quick fix... makeup wise of course! I headed to Walmart because I needed a box for storing my nail polishes (thanks Zoya and Twitter, LOL). As I was leaving my Walmart I passed a Sally Beauty Supply and there was my fix! Sally's has good deals BOGO's, Free with purchase items... and this month they had Sally Girl cosmetics buy 5 get 1 free. I was cruising the eye shadows and found myself saying, "JES, girl you know you have MORE than enough eye shadows." So I picked thru the over 50 nail polish colors to find 5 that I liked. More like... I was holding myself to only buying 5 that I liked. While I was looking I noticed these little signs stating that these polished were Formaldehyde, DBP, and Toluene Free! How exciting, right! So I picked up 5 at 99 cents each. If you are a Beauty Club member they are 89 cents. I picked up: It's So U, Surfs Up, In The Pink, Not My Type, and U Betcha.(left to right as pictured). I'm excited to try this puppies and see how I like them. I read the reviews and they seemed mixed. But if you are looking for a really affordable range of colors from funky to french bases... there is another brand out there: Sally Girl.

I also have 6 of there eye shadows already and I am happy with them. They have a cute snap together packaging that's easy on the traveling makeup bag! Sally Beauty Supply is on Twitter, also found across the USA and International locations, and will ship orders! Happy shopping!

~JES

I'm thinking with the week I just had...

2009-08-29T15:08:00.000-04:00

I need some cheapie Retail Thep..... I'll be back with the pictures of the loot and some much needed blogging!!

Thanks, Winners, and New Videos!!

2009-08-21T17:56:00.000-04:00

I just wanted to say Thanks to all of you guys that are following my blog! It really means a lot to me... and I know I read blogs and blog post, but forget to follow(sign-up to) them! So if you also blog please leave me a comment below with a link or Tweet me at JESmakeup so I can read your blogs too!!! And if you sometimes forget to follow... do it now while you're here!!! Look over to the left and click on the follow button!!!

The Winners of the Fashion Thep. contest video is up!!!

And since Project Runway was 3 hours last night.. here are my thoughts for the ALL- STAR contest!

Let me know how you feel about the Project runway special here or on YOUTUBE!

Another eye Primer to Love!

2009-08-19T14:09:00.000-04:00

So it's no guess that I love bright colors on my eyes!! One of the best ways to make your eye shadows really pop is adding an eye primer to your makeup routine! Along with a base or all alone eye primers really help add depth to all of your eye shadows from the dollar store lines to the highest of high ends! I have to say, I have more than a few eye primers I love using... but Tarte Cosmetics "Lifted" Natural Eye Primer with Firmtol is... well AMAZING!!!

"Lifted" comes in a convented tube very similar to most lipglosses and has a flocked tip. You might be asking "with Firmtol"... what is that? Via Tarte's website this is a formula that tightens the eyelid skin in up to 51% of the users and in as little as 10 mins after applying! After reading this I wanted to try this out... and the best way(for my skin tone) is to use a lighter color. So I applied the Lifted Natural Eye Primer with Firmtol and then Stila's Slate eyeshadow (might be discounted) all over the lid and blended up. Added a few more touches and this is the outcome. I have to say I don't have issues with my eyelid area, but the skin did feel a bit smoother and that color didn't go anywhere!! The product is riddled with natural plant extracts like: ginseng root and portulaca oleracea. Just as it's filled with the good ... Tarte has taken out the other stuff ... leaving Lifted Natural Eye Primer free of : dyes, talc, paraben, and gluten. If you're in the market for a new or another primer give this one a test.

Priced at $20(see below) for .11 fl. oz ... also the shelf life for this product is 6 months. Products used so close to the open body(ie. the eye) just like mascaras and most wet products have a shorter the shelf life for safety reasons.

Ok are you ready for the gift!! Tarte Cosmetics is having Friends and Family discount of 40% off!!!!!! Hello that is a savings!! Here's the code FF09 (like 2009) the discount is until the 24th of this month! Plus free shipping on orders over $60!! Enjoy shopping!!

~JES

Sephora Fall 09

2009-08-07T10:05:00.000-04:00

If you haven't seen the catalog yet... oh boy. It is filled with some great ideas for Fall. I can't say it's all original I mean a Cat eye is a Cat eye is a... well Cat eye, but I guess it's always fun to revisit a favorite. Some of the items I've been excited about are those color tipped brushes. I mean just to have one. And I bet you can all guess which color I'm aiming for... yep the deep purple!! So, I was out and about yesterday... and I got to the mall. 3 things to say about that trip I finally saw in person the MAC's ColorCraft collection and well let's just say there is no Haul video coming on Youtube. Next thing Sephora did not have any of those funky brushes in-store for me to look at. 3rd I asked really in jest, my Sephora is sort of small, if they had any of the Lauren Luke stuff... the SA looked at me like I had 3 heads!!! I can't understand how people don't use all the wealth of knowledge that is YOUTUBE. I'm not saying you have to do videos... but Youtube is not a new website. It is in the news at least 4 times a day. Teachers, Students, Government, Fashion Designers, Makeup Artist, Newscasters, Talk shows and the list goes on use Youtube. Why can't a simple SA in the Sephora get a clue and look into it. And I know you are all like why is JES so mad? When I worked in retail... I was an Assistant Manger, I'm not saying I brought home my work all the time. But I knew the trends, looked up things, talked to people and tried to keep ahead of it all. But most of all I surely did not look like a deer in headlights when asked about a PRODUCT LINE newly LAUNCHED within my company!!!! I really dislike knowing more than the SA. Just so you know this female was about my age, so she wasn't a kid looking to make some summer money nor was she a Great Grandma not into computers (not saying Great Grandma's can't do computers). She didn't even ask me who it was, what it was, or offered to check the website. I mean come on. She really needs some Customer service 101!! I bet if I said Illamasqua her head would have spun.
Ok I think I went off on a tangent... I hope you are all still with me. Back to the Sephora catalog. Did anyone see on page 18 the crescent moon shapes at the bottom of the nail beds? Anyone try it yet? Let's see some pictures. Also matte nail polishes are back... remember around 99 they were in (wait was it 99 or 96?) That matte look lasted all of 2 months if I remember correctly at least in my area. I think I'll pass on investing any money in top coats or matte polishes UNTIL about the early holiday time, by that time the drugstores will have comparable options for me.

The next thing I saw was on page 4 brows! I'm guessing with the cooler weather my forehead will need more warmth!! Another trend I'm not going crazy about... I might fill in a tad more but nothing crazy. So if you see me with huge fro like brows point me to this post!!! I asked CandieCC about this on her online radio interview a few days ago. I think she was in agreement with me... to thick is not for her either! You guys know I love the brows, I believe they are a big part of the total makeup look. I was able to try another Brow pencil by Tarte here's my review.

And in closing... if you have the catalog in front of you right now.... did you see the glove on top of her head? Will that be the trend also... I have to say... in this picture it works. No clue tho if the average lady could pull this off.

~JES

This is why I'm a Makeup Artist and not a Promoter!!

2009-08-04T17:48:00.000-04:00

Ok guys, so I have to say I am a little bit discouraged about the contest I am running off of my Youtube channel connected with the Fashion Therapy Seminar I am part of. I am thinking of stopping part one of the contest... the attending part. I'll just have to keep all that makeup I brought for the contest!!!

Ok so if you haven't entered the contest yet here is the link to the video!! Please Blog, Tweet, Youtube, and what ever you do about this contest!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MPOVlsn2YWI the link so if you needed to copy and paste it you could!!

Thanks

~JES

NYC today doing my Photo shoot.

2009-07-29T19:56:00.000-04:00

It was a great collab!!

A little video from todays Photo Shoot in NYC... Thanks for keeping me pushing!!

~JES
here's the link... so you can get all their info!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jl-Fd8J5sWQ

ZOYA... ohh boya!

2009-07-27T16:03:00.000-04:00

Ok so at the wonderful Beauty Bloggers meet up on July 25th, I got introduced to ZOYA nail polishes! Ok let me backtrack a bit...

As most of you know I am a mother of 2 wonderful, but crazy boys... a 27 month old and a 12 month old. They love nothing more than making a mess and hurting themselves! So painting my nails and having to wait for them to dry... is just not something I can do a lot UNLESS my hubby is home to take care of the boys for 2 hours(drying time). Ok so now back to the ZOYA. On Saturday we had the pleasure of getting manicures from Jacqueline Saulsbery, a celeb manicurist, who works with ZOYA. I picked this spring green color Midori and LOVED IT(here's a pic)!!! So we got some great products in our Goodie bag and one was a ZOYA Minicure kit... almost like a "try me" kit. I started after the baby went to bed and by the time his short nap was over I was DRY and NO bubbles!!! Do a happy dance!!

In the Minicure kit: 1oz ZOYA remover, .25 oz ZOYA Anchor, .25 oz ZOYA Nail Lacquer, .25 oz ZOYA Armor, and .25 oz ZOYA Hurry Up(with a little dropper).

So a little about each! The remover is a 3 in 1 remover. It is a light acetone polish remover, nail cleaner, and 1 step in the nail prep. I'm not going to lie to you... it still smells like regular nail polish remover, but with a touch of citrus(maybe it's me)! As I just did my nails on Friday night to go the event I didn't have to do a manicure. Plus, like I said I had the Midori still on(perfect I might add) so I just went right on to the next step which was the basecoat called Anchor. This step and product helps "adhere color to the nail by forming a bond between the nail plate and polish.*" Just one light coat of the Anchor is needed. Then on to the color, in the kit Shiloh comes with. As I just checked the website for the link I have to say the color on the website looks more pinky red and the in real life bottle reminds me of a candied apple with shimmer. I did 2 coats just to test out how long 2 coats would take. I could have done only one coat... this stuff is creamy in a good way. Next step for me.... the blow dryer I had to... I heard my son stirring. So I dried step 3 for about 5 mins each. Then sealed the color with 1 coat of thick Armor, the topcoat and UV block. Also the Armor gives the polish "a flexible, long-wearing protective finish*" I also dried this step for about 4 mins. Next the best part of this kit... the Hurry Up drops! No scent with this liquid that you drop on the base of the nails and it dries, prevents bubbling, and pops the color of the polish. I am not sure if the drops work with other brands I will have to update you about that.

Over all the process including drying time 45mins and that's finishing with BONE DRY... ready to pick the baby nails! Go check out ZOYA.... now I know why Brittany(Clumps Of Mascara) has a collection of this brand. I think my next step is to pick up one of their samplers... maybe this one.

~JES

*I quoted this info from the web site and packaging. http://www.zoya.com/

Fashion Therapy Seminar CONTEST video!

2009-07-27T11:38:00.000-04:00

REMEMBER THERE ARE 2 PARTS! Just subscribe to my Youtube channel... the yellow button on the right. All details in the side bar just hit MORE INFO under my name. Good Luck!

2009-07-26T10:26:00.001-04:00

This is a test entry

Fashion Therapy Seminar

2009-07-22T20:04:00.000-04:00

GIFT BAGS....GIFT CARDS.... INFO.... AFTER PARTY!!!

ONLY 75 TICKETS AVAILABLE!!!! DON'T WAIT!!

I'm doing a contest connected with this event .... make sure you're a subscriber to my youtube channel to enter! Also, I'm be having a mini contest for people who can't attend.

CONTACT: Africa @646-915-5444 or FashioniteSociety@gmail.com for tickets! Remember only 75 tickets so we can have a personal seminar! MAKE SURE you say you're one of my youtube subs when buying your ticket!

watch out for video with more contest info!

Since I can't say it any better!

2009-07-21T11:17:00.000-04:00

Pam, The Worlds Dresser, has a run down of MAC's MSFs here are her videos!

Enjoy... and subscribe to her on Youtube

Part 1

Part 2

Enjoy... If you have any questions contact her thru Youtube or her blog

NYC event... all invited

2009-07-20T17:51:00.000-04:00

Hey everyone... So there is a Beauty Bloggers meet up in NYC this weekend July 25th at 6:30pm(for Readers).... hosted by Brittany from ClumpsOfMascara and Miss Yaya from MyOwnJudge.

Come and enjoy the area Beauty Bloggers.

I'll be there for the before and Meet and Greet which starts at 6:30pm. If you are a reader of my blog Come up and say hi!!
Admission is FREE FREE FREE!!
Plus you will get the chance to win products!!! Some brands participating are : Stila, Zoya, Tarte, Pencil Me In Cosmetics and MORE!!!!

Also a raffle for the readers to win a makeover from one of the Bloggers!!!

And of course pictures and chit chatting with all the bloggers!!!!

"We are sure this will be a productive, eventful, exciting, and quite memorable event, and look forward to sharing it with you!" -Yana Lusher and Brittany Thomas

More details here!!

I really hope to meet some of you there!!!

Follow me on Twitter for more updates!!! http://twitter.com/JESmakeup

You voted... so I did it!!

2009-07-15T18:14:00.000-04:00

This is for the people that voted in the poll about if I should do Makeup Tutorials again.

Thank you! I think this is the best way for me to do these.... they take WAY less time to edit... since I don't have the time to ramble on!!! So enjoy! Please leave me feedback on the video or here!

Lumiere Skin and Beauty Bar pigments

Full review on the Lumiere products I have is coming!!!! So far I am loving them!

Thanks again
~JES

Fouth of July and Braiding hair video makeup!!

2009-07-06T13:26:00.000-04:00

I should really write down the products I use!!!

Ok I remember now....
Base: Lumene Eye Base, NYX jumbo penicl in Oyster, HIP in Charisma(the lighter side)[lid], MAC mineral e/s Mi'Lady(red side)[crease], MAC mineral e/s Pink Split(pink side)[brow highlight] and a soft pink from my 120 palette to blend the brown and crease. The norm liner, lashes and a smile(Ulta's Sugarplum l/g)!!! I forget the blush, sorry everyone.
If you have any questions leave me a comment!

~JES
CONTEST for YOUTUBE coming mid week!!

Products used to Braid my hair.

2009-07-06T13:02:00.000-04:00

I know this is my Makeup Blog... but I wanted to show some pictures of products I used to braid my hair!

The Hair: Glance Braid Circle Curl colors 2 dark brown, 27 blonde, and 33 auburn

cut in half

ProClaim Products, Lustersilk, Cantu ... these are the prep products

Shine Nailene ... during products.

Any questions or appointments( JUST KIDDING) please leave them in the comments here or on YOUTUBE.....

Watch the video for how I use these products!

~JES

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Summer Favs!!!

2009-07-06T09:52:00.000-04:00

WHAT ARE YOUR FAVS?? LET ME KNOW IN THE COMMENTS!!

Brush from http://www.crownbrush.com/ : 1b103 FLAT BRONZER
elf blush/bronzing duo Blushed/Bronzed http://www.elfcosmetics.com/
purple mascara: Professional Remarkable WASHABLE waterproof mascara COVERGIRL... it's about $4!!!
Face wash: pHisoderm anti-blemish gel facial wash http://www.phisoderm.com/

Some pictures from a recent photo shoot.

2009-06-25T09:52:00.000-04:00

Thanks to Beth, the wonderful model and Ivette, the photographer!

Which do you like best? Thanks for your imput!

~JES

88 Warm Palette

2009-06-24T13:41:00.000-04:00

So I'm on track this time.... I got to pick up the 88 Warm Palette from Coastal Scent basically the week it came out!

Here are some pictures and video of the rest of the haul!!

I just did a quicky look using the sponge apps that came with the palette... just for fun. No base!!! I used the black from the palette to soft line the eye. Please don't mind the brows( i did the whole look with the sponge LOL)

~JES

120 Palette from BF-Beauty.com

2009-06-19T14:12:00.000-04:00

Hey guys here are just some pictures.... video on youtube is loading now!!!

The package was so nicely packed!!!!! Bubble wrap for days! Came with some extras a 5 piece brush set and a glitter nail set. Comes in a white pearl texured box. The 3rd image is of the back label.... stating the use period.... a little funny. Then the 120 colors layed out, the shadows are about dime size.... there are a mix of Matte, Pearl, Satin, and Shimmery shades.

(the marbled ones!)

Catch the video for more details!! 120 palettes are sold by many websites.... but I went with the BF-Beauty one.

Johnny Lavoy's 9x9 by the PowerGroup

2009-06-18T16:59:00.000-04:00

I know I did a video about this last week, here are some pictures and a written review I promised.

Ok here's the back story.... I went to this years NYC Makeup show with Ivette (Girlcanpaint from youtube) and got to met her friend.... the wonderful and dare I say DREAMY Johnny Lavoy. As he performed his wonderful tricks (mini makeover) on Ivette, I was excited to watch. He used 5 of the 7 pigments that come in his set, from the Powder Group. He's 9x9 has 7 pigments and 2 creamy nail polished. There are 3 other kits sold by the Powder Group (James Vincent , Kate Best, and Gregg Hubbard) all 4 have different groupings of makeup. Including nail polishes, pigments, cream bases, and eye shadows. And hello it all comes in a clear makeup bag!!! I have been "playing" with these gems of my makeup collection for a few weeks now.... the textures are wonderful wet and dry. Both ways work wonderful... I give more detail about the uses in my video.

As I said in the video I used a home made mixing medium of water and Glycerin.... wet my brush, dipped and applied!

The links above show where and how you can pick up your own 9x9.

Check out the video from Girlcanpaint of Johnny working the 9x9.

Blog post coming

2009-06-16T15:29:00.000-04:00

* Johnny Lavoy's 9x9

* Detail photo shoot kit

*120 palette review

*My top 5 Makeup brushes

~JES

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Great find at the M.U.S 2009

2009-06-05T15:01:00.000-04:00

Pencil Me In Cosmetics!!!

What a great find from the Makeup Show 2009. Linda Eisner the owner and founder of the pencils hooked me up at the show with 3 of her really cool Pencils. At the show I was really impressed that her daughter , Stephanie had done her WHOLE eye look with just using the pencils and a small e/s brush. I meet them @ close to 4:30pm and Stephanie stated that she had had the makeup on from 6:30am!!! Crazy.... right! So Linda hand picked the ones she thought I should try... Orchid Spark, Char-kol, and Emerald City. You guys know I love purples!!!

WOW, I was really impressed once I came home. The textures of these pencils are wonderful. Creamy but not smudge, Intense but not funky, and good for ya!! So what is the story with these pencils you may ask. Well as Linda so perfectly stated in her interview with Koren (from EnKoreMakeup, youtube GURU) the eye area is one of the few places that accepts nutrients. So these pencils are infused with Vitamins and Anti-Oxidants (please watch the interview for list of vitamins!!!) Plus they include a ton of natural ingredients. Also, wait for it..... They each come with BUILT in sharpener!! Right in the cap. Perfect no major cleanup just sharpen and go!!

Ok so with this look I just used the Orchid Spark which has a great silver glitter(the glitters are NOT waterline safe) on the upper lash line. I did it semi thick cause I knew I wasn't going to do anything else to my eye area! I just popped a little liquid black liner to give the wing-out some definition. and that's it!!! I added mascara. What a simple effective summer look... right. Just enough pop of color to be fun, but not time consuming!!

The line has 30 colors... like Snow a true white, 24 Karat a rich gold, and Pink Lady Grease Fans would be proud!!

Check out Linda's creations at http://www.pencilmeincosmetics.com/

Let's talk Summer Makeup

2009-05-23T08:53:00.001-04:00

Yay!! It's getting warmer, the grey skies of winter are blowing on and it's time to hit the beach, lake house, broadwalk, parks, backyard BBQ's and more. But you know what that means.... MELTING makeup!!!

Happens every year! And no luck if you are a head sweater (like me). So what do you do? Here are some things I use... that sometimes help.

Ok, so during the Summer months the first thing I do is switch to an Oil-free moisturizer with an SPF of at least 15. That way you don't need to use an extra step of adding sunblock/sunscreen. There are plenty of SPF face products out there. Next, I like to move over to my liquid foundation. Now with the brand that I use (MAC's Studio Fix Fluid) it leaves the skin with a satin finish... which some people might feel is too dewy for them. If you think so try looking for a matte finish liquid there are many out there! The reason I go to liquid you might ask... well the coverage is great and I don't have to use that much. ALSO when I use liquid in the summer months I don't use primer. YES I said it... no Primer for JES during the summer... I find it's just too much for my skin.

Now back to the sweating issue, if you're like me you fill in your eyebrows with a pencil, eye shadow or some powder. Well in the Summer when you are patting your forehead just be extra careful around the brow area and always bring back up... ( you don't want to be walking around with a dry head, but only one brow). I've heard of people using eye primers ( UDPP, Lumene, Vital Radiance, or Too Faced Shadow Insurance) under the eyebrow area since these products are transparent. Then drawing on the brows, seems to hold the pencil and powder longer.

Ok now on to summer looks... well this is a difficult one to write cause it's really up to you. You can still do the bold and crazy color combos or you can simplify it and do washes of color on the lids and fade up to the brow. You want to use products that don't challenge you during the summer! That's the route I like to take during the summer. Check out this from Victoria Stiles . Simple looks, but perfect for the heat. I also find that pigments ( MAC, Naked Cosmetics, HIP, NYX) are great for this time of the year. With most pigments they can be applied wet (foiled) for deep color and dry for washes. But since these are more straight color you have to use less product! Then just pop the lips or bronze out the cheeks.

One last thing... when possible try and thinking about your look and your day! If you know you'll be running around and having fun.... try a cream liner try Smashbox Jet Set gel liners and smudge it out for a soft look and just add some WP mascara. Then add color with lips or lip stain pop out the lips with a fun coral or hot pink. If you are going to a relaxing late afternoon BBQ why not try wash of color and semi smoke it out with a deep grey tone like Alaska from NYX, pink or peach cheeks depending on your eye color, and a clear gloss(since you'll be eating!!!)

There are a tons of things you can do to make the summer both colorful and bearable! Good luck!! If you looking for some cooling spray action great for summer and beach time!

Naked Cosmetics swatches!!

2009-05-20T15:47:00.000-04:00

The Makeup Show was amazing.... here is just one product I recieved from Naked Cosmetics! Details in the video below.

and here are the swatches!

To the left: Shocking Effect set. Applied DRY on bare skin. Look at that color payoff!!!

This collection is called Urban Rustic(to the right)...applied same as the other collection.

I have to say this product is amazing... It can be used in so many different ways. Eye shadow, Eye liner, Nail Polish, Lips, Bronzer, temp Hair highlighters.... plus any other way you can image.

Pete at Naked Cosmetics Thank you so much for this gift, I can't wait to try it out on clients.

As promised!! Some NYC Makeup Show pictures...

2009-05-19T20:04:00.000-04:00

Really I was so busy chatting, shopping, looking a products,and talking to reps .... I didn't have a chance to take a lot of pictures... GirlCanPaint took a few pictures too... I'm sure she'll be sharing those soon!

But here are a few to enjoy for now!

Heart of the City - Audacity Fashion Show May 14th NYC

2009-05-16T20:06:00.000-04:00

Just a very few pictures more to come!

Thanks again to Africa, A.P., Kellis, and Autumn Joi for a great night!

FDU Carpe Diem a Fashion Showcase

2009-05-09T10:47:00.000-04:00

I got to meet some great people. Thanks again everyone
~JES

Billy B look product list

2009-05-06T10:28:00.000-04:00

Face:
MAC Studio Sculpt Concealer
MAC Studio Fix Fluid
L'Oreal True Match powder

Eyes:
MAC Bamboo paint
Revlon Hot Cocoa e/s
ULTA Sandstone e/s
MAC Era e/s
NYX Black Bean pencil
MAC Blue Green pigment
MAC Humid e/s
MAC Bio-Green e/s

Cheeks:
Joan Rivers Sheer Nude highlighter
MAC Format blush
MAC LoveCrush blush

Lips:
Smashbox Glamour lipgloss
MAC Prize Shine chromeglass

New Video on Youtube

2009-05-06T09:46:00.000-04:00

IF you drop something... make sure you find it... or your 2 year old WILL!!!

2009-04-28T21:05:00.001-04:00

the left over(it was full)

lips fingers

MY CARPET

I didn't even yell at him!! look how cute he is all cleaned up!!

he helped me "hit pan" LOL

~JES

A few things I learned in the past few days.

2009-04-28T10:30:00.000-04:00

1st: NOT to use Baby shampoo to wash my brushes. I'll protect my source.... but something about the No- Tears formulas do something to the REAL hair brushes.
2nd: There are hand handle UV lights for sanitizing items. And the prices range from $9 to $150.
3rd: My Son has selective hearing( I know this is not makeup but wait...) so when I say "Boomy put down Mommy's makeup!" He does hear me... just chooses not to listen.
4th: CS has amazing fast shipping.
5th: Deciding which Celebrity Makeup Artist I can ATTEMPT to copy is getting REALLY HARD!!! They are sooo awesome... I'm getting shy.
6th: I think I might be allergic to DUO lash glue.... which is really sad. After 3 hours my lash line gets a little puffy.

Ok that's what I learned the past few days. No major discoveries... but anyway important to me. I hope you enjoyed it

~JES

check out this video

My new fav!

2009-04-26T13:24:00.000-04:00

Ok so I have a new favorite brush.

It's soft, cheap, and wonderful. E.L.F. studio strikes again. Sorry for the semi crappy picture... my nice cam is acting up!!! Ok so this brush is $3 bucks.... by the way everything in the E.L.F. studio line is $3. The regular E.L.F. line starts at $1 and they have minerals which range in price. Anyway... back to the brush.

The handle is nice and thick, fits nicely in your hand. I've used it for powder and for blush blending. It's made of synthetic Taklon ( so you animal lovers should be happy) , also I just noticed it can be used for wet products too.... interesting... I wonder how it would work with liquid foundations.

Next to MAC's 239.

~JES

I'm going to write me review on the E.L.F. website right now!

Eyes Lips Face duo.

2009-04-23T10:22:00.000-04:00

I really wanted to do this live... using my webcam and then editing in some stills of the product... but since my webcam hates me right now.... I'll do a blog review.( I know AIversonBabe is happy:P). Which might work out better in the end(LESS WORK). Ok so my pal on youtube Girlcanpaint spotlighted this product a few videos ago... and I placed a E.L.F order about 2 weeks ago and decided to make this part of my haul. So glad I did! Here's the story. Ok are you sitting down? Most likely yes, anyway... if you're looking for a sleek blush/bronzer combo.... look no farther.

This E.L.F. duo is 3 bucks!!! And the color payoff is excellent. Just enough bronzsey shimmer and just a touch of coralie pink to make this a Spring must, and for the price come on. Here are some close up pictures of the colors. I heard that this combo is a dupe for a NARS blush duo, but since I don't have the NARS I can't say for sure. If anyone knows the duo I'm talking about let me know.

Let's talk packaging. Ok it's a soft matte case, with E.L.F. and Contouring Blush & Bronzing Powder in small letters(NOT BLASTING) on the flip top. Now that flip-top, the only con is...

it is REALLY hard to pop open. I almost broke my already weak nail on it, but once it was opened I was really happy soooo. Full mirror, plastic E.L.F. cover, and shiny black plastic surround the 2 rounded rectangular pans. 4grams/.14 Oz total. The bottom has a small circular stick stating the product name and number.

I used this duo on a client and she loved the color payoff! I was happy too the picture above is more sunny shade if you will.... It's showing a but more pink there than in really life. I really hope E.L.F. does more as far as color products in their Studio Line.

~JES

Myspace

2009-04-16T13:17:00.000-04:00

So I set up a myspace account for JESmakeup . Just trying to reach out to more people.

Check it out if you can!

Enjoy the day

~JES

Celebrity Makeup Artist: Video 2 Joanna Schlip

2009-04-15T20:53:00.000-04:00

This is just a product list.... watch the slideshow tut here.

http://www.joannaschlip.com/

http://www.joannaschlip.com/portfolio.aspx?cat=b&page=1 scroll over!

Base: *Groundworks-- Paint pot-- MAC

Eyes: *Cocoa --pigment--Spell Cosmetics *Hot Cocoa--e/s--Revlon * lightest green from Khaki Suede --cream e/s-- Revlon *Overgrown --e/s-- MAC *202(Hunter green)--e/l--Sephora *Full n'Soft--mascara--Maybelline *Lights, Camara, Lashes --mascara--Tarte

Cheeks: *Blushing Mauve--cream blush--Revlon *Flirt & Tease --blush--MAC *Format--blush--MAC *Opal color from Mystical magic --cream e/s --Revlon

Lips: *Sweet Caramel--lipgloss-- Sephora *Trifle--lipglass--MAC

I hope you guys are liking this series! Comment here or on the youtube video!!

~JES

Great Idea!

2009-04-13T23:13:00.000-04:00

"Wow I've never used this blush." and " Have I ever worn this lipgloss???" and the best "I knew I already that Mulch e/s (brow pencil, HIP duo, NYX jumbo eye pencil, Relvon l/s... etc.)"

Any of these thoughts sound familiar to you? If so I think it's time we re-check out our collections.

This is my short story: I just brought a new 5 drawer desk top storage unit. Cause my lipsticks and blushes were getting out of control. I moved almost every draw around. I CAN'T BELIEVE a that stuff fit in just 15 drawers(before pic above). Because now that I have 20 drawers I STILL need more room!!! And can I tell you all the truth... half of the things I have... I've used only once! So I'm taking some advice I saw on one of my friends youtube channel.

Check out this video from Vanewpc and lets get to it.

Open up your stash/collections move stuff around... put it where you'll see it. Try some new color combos, reach in and pick out those colors you haven't used in months. Now that I'm using my stuff for work I am hoping to go thru my collection more now....

Here's the picture from tonight... note I haven't labeled yet.

~JES

How offend....

2009-04-08T13:40:00.000-04:00

How offend do you wash your makeup brushes?

I wash 2 times a week AT LEAST... and spot cleaning with spray brush cleaner when needed. I deep clean every 2 weeks OR after I use my brushes on anyone else.

There are many ways to wash your brushes, but the KEY is the drying!!! Try to lay your brushes FLAT or blow-dry your brushes! Do not let your brushes dry in a jar standing up.... the water will travel down and rot the handle and loosen the glue.

Here are some tips from me:

* Spot clean brushes

* To avoid stains white haired brushes should be spot cleaned right after use.

* Store up, Dry flat.

* If you can't find MU brush cleaner try Baby Shampoo or Mild (oil free) face wash.

* Wash warm, Rinse cool.

* Try to remember to "turn" brushes when they are drying (like after 1 hour)

* Brushes you don't use a lot can collect dust and irritate your skin, try spot cleaning or wiping on a clean washcloth before use.

Here are some video links about brush cleaning:

(THESE ARE NOT MY VIDEOS... THE NAMES IN FRONT OF THE LINKS ARE THE SCREEN NAMES FOR THE YOUTUBERS WHO MADE THESE VIDEOS)

Loulud81 HOW I CLEAN MY BRUSHES

EnKoreMakeup Cleaning Brushes

Dezi1016 Easy Way to Clean Makeup Brushes

These are just some great ideas of how to clean your brushes.

Happy Cleaning!

I am starting a new series on youtube!

2009-04-08T11:01:00.000-04:00

Trying to challenge myself.

I was lucky to meet a Celebrity Makeup Artist, Victoria Stiles. Meeting her has really made me want to kick off this series. I had a full on live tut for this look... all step by step. But the audio got totally messed up. So I did put together a video with some pictures and loads of info on the side bar of the video!

I hope you all enjoy the look and challenge yourself to trying something new too. Be on the look out for a new Celebrity Makeup Artist look this weekend!

p.s. the link to my youtube channel is over to the right.

~JES

Harmon Sales for the month of April

2009-04-04T21:54:00.000-04:00

Harmon stores are only in NY, NJ, and CT.

I believe you can order online BUT they NEVER show the sales online... so I'm not sure.

Here are the coupons for April 2009.

You can use Bed, Bath, and Beyond coupons (ie. $5 off $20 and 20% off) there also. And come on people combo those vendor coupons from your the Sunday newspapers.

Harmon is just like CVS, Rite Aid, and Walgreens (and maybe a touch of ULTA). I think one of the only difference I've found is that they run their sales for a MONTH. While most places run sales for 1 week. There are pros and cons to doing this.... you can think about a product longer before having to run in for the sale. Con if you are waiting for POSH brushes to have a coupon ( like me.... RUT RUH) you(I) have to to wait a WHOLE month to see if they put it on sale next month.

And you know us makeup freaks hate waiting....

p.s. Harmon will ship international orders.

~JES
this is what I picked up... today(I'm a no - buy... except Kit shopping)

Review: NYX Jumbo Eye Pencils

2009-04-03T22:02:00.000-04:00

Ok so these are NOT new products... but alot of people ask me about some bases I like to use. "What makes colors POP?" I find that cream bases make color pop the best. Eye primers and bases are different products.

But let's just talk about this product: NYX Jumbo Eye Pencils

Ok so these are what I call eye bases or cream eye bases. They can be worn alone, over a primer, or as a cream base for eyeshadow or pigments. Depending on your type of eyelid skin I find that these pencils do not cause creasing. BUT wait... hold on don't get all excited.... They are not for all day looks alone. Here's a video(don't laugh) I was preggers

I hope you only watched a few mins of that.... if you didn't I did a look and it lasted ALL day (with primer) and Strawberry Milk pencil. No creasing no movement until it was removed by Target wipes.

So if you are looking for dupes for product and not nessary colors try these out if you haven't already. I believe retail they range from $2.99 to $5 each. Check out the offical NYX website for complete list of colors . There are about 10 different websites that sell NYX products and if you are looking for a local place, check out their store locator.

Let's get on with the swatches. So I don't own all of the colors, but here are real life swatches of the few I have.... Enjoy and please ask if you have any questions.

left to right: Black Bean, Dark Brown, and Milk

these are cream Matte colors no shimmer!

Left to right: Purple, Strawberry Milk, Oyster, and Rust

Left to right: Yogurt, Cottage Cheese, Pots & Pans, and Pacific

~JES

Just a few words

2009-04-02T14:43:00.000-04:00

I made a video on youtube over 6 months ago about a GREAT product I use to fade scars and marks on my face and skin. Ambi check it out.

I still get questions about the product and alot of REPEAT questions so this is a fun way to say.....

Thanks for watching!
Next post.... NYX Jumbo EYE pencils!!

A.E.R. Walk with Style

2009-03-30T15:36:00.000-04:00

New Video

2009-03-29T21:04:00.000-04:00

Sales for the week
March 29th

CVS(with the Care Card)
ALL Maybelline Foundation, Powder, Blush or Concealer new formula BOGO 50%

Maybelline Superstay Lipcolor, Gloss or ALL Maybelline Eye BOGO

ALL Rimmel Cosmetics BOGO

Garnier Nutritioniste Towelettes 25 ct., Scrub or Gel Cleanser 5 oz
free (with card)

Harmon:
wait a few days and I'll have updates!!!

Target:
Lash Stiletto mascara $5.99
10% off all other Maybelline eye, lip and selected face cosmetics

Rite Aid:
Cover Girl lip & nail BOGO 1/2 off
Revlon Colorstay 40% off
Almay 40% off
Jane, Maybelline, and L'Oreal lip products are all BOGO

ULTA:
way too many to list :)
here's the link http://www.ulta.com/ulta/
Coupon code until April 4th: Free Shipping on $25 or more
code: 22519
NOTE: sign up for ULTA's reward program for coupons and freebies!
Another ULTA coupon:
http://view.email.ulta.com/?j=fe5e15787d6504757016&m=fef81579726402&ls=fdfc137073660d7c70107074

Sally's:
THESE ARE OVER TOMORROW!!!
http://www.sallybeauty.com/just-for-you/freeStuff,default,pg.html?cgid=PrintableCoupons

Follow me on Twitter for more coupons and stuff!
http://twitter.com/JESmakeup
~JES

Fixed up my website

2009-03-28T15:12:00.000-04:00

Here is the link-

http://jesmakeup.tripod.com/

Check it out and see what you think!

More to come!!

I'm going to do a video review on the MAX FACTOR items I got via the AER Walk with Style event.

Mineral Wear Facebrightener from Physicians Formula

2009-03-27T22:31:00.000-04:00

I got a request of my youtube page to review this product. First things first the stars... out of 5 I give this a 3. Now the details...

pros-

*If you want a sheer highlighter with shimmer... this is be the product for you. I really like the feel of the powder and it applies nicely to the skin.

*It has touches of soft brown, soft wine, and gold shimmers that I think would compliment most skin tones.

*I believe it comes in 2 other shades... this one is the Medium Glow.

*A big plus for me was the shimmer is smooth and not chucky at all... really picks up the light in the right places.

*Has a mirror for touch ups.

cons-

*The packaging down right well.... FAILS!!

*I like the top cover, but that is about it.

*Once you open the case... it all feels floppy.

*Product is in a thin plastic middle piece that shifts around when you dab your brush into it.

*You think there would be a lot of product from looking at the outer packaging, but once you get to the bottom area you know where all the wasted space goes to.... the horrid flat brush.

In all I think the product itself is really nice. It is what it states a face brightener because the shimmering golds pick up the light. I would recommend this product if you are looking for a drug store highlighter, but don't expect minerals.

Thanks for check my thoughts out!

~JES

Last Saturday!

2009-03-27T21:04:00.001-04:00

We ended up in the woods of New Jersey ! I had a great time with Key Makeup artist Ivette of Girlcanpaint. The theme was Fairies... ears and all!!! Enjoy some of the "rough" photos.

Craft Store sales this week and coupon links!

2009-03-23T21:48:00.000-04:00

MICHAELS

http://www.michaels.com/art/online/home

Check out Michaels this week for a 40% off deal on storage!!

Scrapbooking storage is great for the on the go artist. You don't only have to use traincases!!!

If you sign you with Michaels you can also get online and in store coupons!

ACMOORE

http://www.acmoore.com/

Brushes from Loew Cornell are great makeup brush dupes!!
This week you'll find them 30% (until March 28th)
Plus here's a coupon : http://http//www.acmoore.com/images/upload/week%2012%20coupons.pdf

Ok So I had to do it!

2009-03-23T21:22:00.000-04:00

Ok I know you all are probably sick of me all over this web.... 2 other websites(not blogs), a crochet blog, Youtube, Twitter, MUA, Specktra, and most likely 10 other sites LOL, but I wanted to do something I could update every day(or other day). So here it is

MY MAKEUP blog!!!

Let's see how it goes.

My plans for this blog:

-sales in the stores ie: Target, ULTA, Walgreens, and the craft stores.

-My thoughts on products... that I just don't have time to Vlog about... I'll BLOG about (corny I know.)

- Quick FOTD's

- Updates on my stash

- Info about makeup shows and the like.

I plan on keeping this as MAKEUP related as possible and using YT to Vlog about other stuff when I need to.

We'll see how it goes... you all know life!

~cheers, JES