{beauty} finally!

i found my makeup! originally i wanted to try out some dior products (mainly because i'm obsessed with diorshow - which i still need to get). but i just love mac. it's just looks great on me. the colors are vibrant enough to show up on my skin and it's not heavy..and it's a makeup line i can afford...dior, not so much.

but why is it that they always coat it on at the makeup counter? i had to come home and wash my face..but i did reapply to show you guys (don't laugh at my crazy face..it's hard to find good lighting and i think the one in my bathroom is the best!) and never mind the hair please..it's a rainy day here in the city..

a semi close-up:

i am already in love with a couple of the products...

1. Pro Longwear Lustre Lipcolor. ladies. this is the one to go with for the wedding day. it's basically..paint. you need makeup remover to get this stuff off. one side is fab color (my choice was "lishous", other side, creamy gloss). brilliant! also worn with cremestick liner in "sublime culture" tip: apply liner after the lipstick, this helps it from bleeding and blends more in with the lip color rather than having an obvious line around the lips. yuck!
   
   
2. Studio Sculpt Concealer. holy cow. this stuff is amazing. i have terrible dark circles..but this covers them like a dream. it has a pink undertone to the color to cover up the "bluish" tint undereye circles plague me with. another plus: it's water resistant..perfect for those tears of joy that will be making their way down my face. tip: glide on with a soft brush and be sure to follow of the entire eye as this makes a great eyeshadow primer
   
   
3. Sheertone Blush. Just a great color for my skin..gives me a natural, innocent blush. tip: apply directly to the apples of the cheek for extra innocence
   
   
4. Studio Fix. I cannot push this product enough. It's the lighted foundation, concealer, powder stuff I've ever been able to find. It's perfect for my skin. tip: use a brush to glide on instead of the pad it comes with. it will go farther and go on lighter
   
   
5. Eye Shadow shades: yogurt, quarry, blackberry, and ground brown.

i also got some fake eyelashes for a little extra oomph but i'm not sure if i will be using those yet. also, you might not be able to tell, but one side has brown eyeliner (my left) and the other has my usual black eyeliner (my right). why do you think..black, or brown?

{ideas} latest obsession: make-up

a friend of the family is a professional make-up artist for celebrities in nashville...she's graciously agreed to do hair and make-up for the big day... i'm totally confident that she will do a fab. job. seriously. it's a little worrisome that she's never done my hair or make-up before, and probably won't get a chance to do a trial run before the wedding...so..i've been trying to find pictures of the look i'm going for and have been obsessed with trying to find the right one..

of course i want the "natural look" but i'd like my eyes to pop..and very little emphasis on the pout. i have olive skin with a purple undertone so pinks generally do look good on me. so i'm thinking a sheer pink on the lips..and dark eyeliner on the eyes..

but i also want that glowy-bronzy look..but without the glitter. why do they put glitter in everything? and i'm thinking a golden, pinky, brown on the lids..

sigh. i went "make-up" shopping last weekend, and i seriously could not pay people to sell me anything! it was the strangest experience...i want to try dior products, as i love and am going to get the diorshow mascara...but am waiting until the date gets closer, otherwise i know i will use it all up..but i've been a mac girl for years...i feel like i'd be cheating.

this make-up thing is really stressing me out. so is the hair...but that's another post..

{ideas} beautiful inspiration

i just love this pic, and i have to admit, i am a huge fan of anne hathaway...

from here