Green, green and more green

Hey guys! I hope you are all well!

I have to say that I have been having a green 'fit' lately. I know that green would work best on me, since my hair is red, but never before I was such in a mood for this color! I simply adore it in all tones and shades!

So I thought I should make a darker look, using just one pallet and only green shades. Since I came back home, I can also go back to my known brands (I have to say that I have misses some a lot!) and their new make-up lines. I am especially excited by all the new products they are bringing from the "Alverde" collection, found in "dm" shops. I also wanted to combine some products I got from abroad, and this is what I came up with:

Products used:

Eyes:
- base: Alverde, Creme Eyeliner - 20 Green Lime (product here)
- lid color: mat dark turqoise - Sephora 5 in 1 Pallete, Tango in Buenos Aires (last pallet - image here)
- crease color: shimmery forest green - Sephora 5 in 1 Pallete, Tango in Buenos Aires (last pallet - image here)
- outer corner: shimmery dark jade - Sephora 5 in 1 Pallete, Tango in Buenos Aires (last pallet - image here)
- above lashline: green-black shade - Sephora 5 in 1 Pallete, Tango in Buenos Aires (last pallet - image here)
- inner corner: gold-green shade -  Sephora 5 in 1 Pallete, Tango in Buenos Aires (last pallet - image here)
- above lash liner: M.A.C., pigment shadow - Nebula (product here)
- inner rim liner: S.he Khol Kajal - shades 007 & 008 (no image)
- mascara: Bourjois, Volume Glamour Max - 51 Noir max (product here)

Face:
- foundation: Color and Care Make-up - shade Medium Caramel (product here) mixed with Oriental Princess, Oil Control Fluid Foundation - 02, Cream Beige(product here)
- under eye concealer: Okuma - type 2 (no photo, I could not write the website name, since it's in Japanese)
- face concealer: M.A.C Studio Sculpt Concealer - NW25 (product here)
- powder: Revlon Color Stay - Light Medium (product here)
- contour: Gino McCray Shading Powder (image here)
- blush: Sephora Blush - 12, Raspberry Sheen (product here)

Lips: Kiko Creamy Lipstick - 399 Mauve Pink (product here)

Hope you guys enjoyed it! See you next time!
Kissu

How to - Blue buzz

Hey guys!! Long time no chat! I finally managed to finish all of my exams, all of the preparations, almost everything is in order before I leave. I am soon going to leave my home country and as you might think...I will need some time to get all of my things in order, the new house, to settle in ^^. But I do promise to keep up posting as much as I can. *grins*

So today, I have for you a darker look, with allot of blue. I have to say, that I used to shy away from blue before. Don't ask me why, I just did...felt as if it won't suit me too well. But blue, all kind of deep blues, work great on brown eyes. Not that it won't work on other colors!


I used only 3 colors and one highlight. The highlight was actually a cream one and I used it even as a base for the eye and as a highlighter for my cheeks and lip bow.
- first color: dark electric blue -> entire lid (build the color on, make it vibrant!);
- second color: jade green -> use it to blend the blue in the crease and bring it up and also in the outer corner;
- third color: lime green -> put a line and use it as to light up the inner corner, but blend it in the rest of the colors;
- highlight: you can reapply it now, if you want to enhance it, under the eyebrow.


For my face, I used a bronzer and a light dusty rose blush.
On my lips, I used a technique I usually use in summer. I like lips to seem as if i just ate raspberrys or sour cherrys and the shine of the juice is still on. To do this, I dab my finger on the lipstick and smudge it on my lips (keep it in the natural line, don't make yourself look like a clown *laughs*). I glaze on some lip shine or lip gloss, and that's it. It's not that hard, and you don't even need a mirror, or even a lip shine, if you don't like it during the summer. It's a nice way to make you look fresh, but with no over done lips.


I hope you enjoy it and have fun doing it. The fundamental key is to blend, blend and blend some more! Use some powder, or do your face after you do you do your eyes, because there can be some fallout and it can be hard to take out, since the color is dark and might stain.

What I used:

For the face: *Farmasi, stick foundation, no. 7;
* Alverde, cream concealer, shade Sand;
* Alverde Mineral Camouflage Powder, shade Sand;
* Miss Sporty, Bronzing Powder, shade Sun Kissed;
* Sephora Pallet, 5 in 1, light dusty rose blush.

For the eyes: * Avon, Jillian Dempsey line for the eyes, shade Ocean Sky Trio (for the highlighter, use the cream white);
* Sephora Pallet, 5 in 1, the blue and green one.

For lips: * Rimmel London, Lasting finish lipstick, shade Rich Raisin;
* Sephora, Brillant a levres, shade red velvet.

Take care guys!
Kissu

Soft purple night

Hey, guys! I hope you are all well!

Today's look is a soft, but very intricate. The camera just didn't want to show all of the shaded from the colors. This look was also requested for a wedding ceremony. So here we go:


Main focus is... as you can tell....a purple and silver look. I did not use any black or white, not wanting to make the look harsh. The purpose is a soft smoke, that will lift the eye, or make them seem tired.

Order of the color: (I used tape, to make the line perfect; use some small pieces of tape, which you stick on from about 2mm under the eye, till the end of your brow)
- base: light lilac;
- crease: mouve;
- outer corner: dark lilac;
- deep inner corner: silver;
- under the eye: dark lilac (diffuse it with a light lilac and the to the silver from the inner corner)
You can clean the look and also use as a highlight a soft beige shadow or something that compliments best your skin color. Top it off with a liquid liner on the top lashes and a black liner on the lower waterline. Mascara..or, why not some lashes....and you're done.


The rest of my face was simple... the usual steps that are done: hydrating cream, foundation (mineral), concealer (mineral) and light dust of powder (again, mineral)...some bronzer and pink blush. I started using so many mineral, since my face acted really lousy for the past few months. I brought only vegan, mineral products and my skin is coming back on the right side.

For the lips, I used a cherry mat lipgloss, which had a more thick consistency.


I also wish to say though this post thanks to some close friends, that actually still bear with my crazy organic hunts, and getting me some. Thank you so much! I'll make a haul on some of the stuff I brought.

I do hope you enjoy the look. I'm sorry I'm not posting so much as I used to...but it's a busy time of the year and I'm getting ready for my Bachelors exam and with my future Master program.

Have fun and have an easy week!
Kissu.

How to - Brown Blues Glam

Hey guys! Long time, no chat! Sending out my sorry, but it has been a hectic period for me...exams, work, some big plans for the next year of school...^^ having a lot going on! Also, my Bday passed and I want to thank everybody that wished me all the best! Thank you once more!


Today I have a simple, easy to do makeup, but I for one find it extremely versatile and usable for both elegant and casual styles. I used only around 4 colors for the eyes, but some you can even skip if you don't like the idea *smiles*!

I applied in this order:
Eyelid: navy blue
Crease: light gray (to blend out the blue)
Outer corner and going into the crease: medium brown
Lower lashline (to accent the eyes) : soft, light brown
Highlight, inner corner and under the brow: shimmery white

On the eyelid I also used a blue pencil and added some lashes to make it more dramatic. The face is done as I usually do...


Tip:
- Blend, blend, blend and blend! Colors are better shown when there is a gradual fade to them!
- Use lighter formulas, but with a SPF! Brighter days came and you need an extra boost to protect your skin!


What I used:

Face:
* Alverde Mineral Make-up Foundation, shade 01 Naturelle;
* Alverde Mineral Camouflage Powder, shade Sand;
* Farmasi, Happy Face powder, shade 03;
* Farmasi, Tender Blush On, shade 169;
* Miss Sporty, Bronzing Powder, shade Sun Kissed.

Eyes:
* Sephora Pallet (blues and greens -navy blue- + browns -shimmery white-);
* Maybelline quad, shade Chocolate Mousse (medium brown and light brown);
* Dior pallet, sorry I don't know the name of the pallet or that of the colors (light gray);
* Sephora Collections Pencile, shade white;
* Alverde Precision Mascara.

Lips:
* Bourjois, Effet 3D Les nudes, shade 35 Nude egeric.


Wishing you an easy and sunny end of the week!
Kissu

Spring breeze - Spring Make-up + Review

Hey guys! Hope you are all well!
Spring made it's way...for now...in the city, with the dust and heat that follow, of course. But in any case...Longer and warmer days are here ^^.
Today I went on a stroll with a friend in one of our malls and I was very much taken in with their spring add *grins*. I really liked how the model had her make-up done, so I took a picture fast and redid it today for you guys ^^.


Be warned that a lot of blending is in order..and a few colors also....This is because I do not own a few of them...such as a very bright pink shadow...So I had to mix. And also...the pay off isn't the same...but... in any case, I used: light sky blue, a bright pink blusher ( all your make-up items are extremely versatile ), plum, deep mauve, orange, black (to make the colors around the edge darker) yellow and a shimmery white (as a highlight).



Tip:
- Don't over pack your colors on...Add bit by bit. It will reduce fallout and you will be able to control how much color you have.
- Don't take the color very up or too much into the inner corner. I will look over done, taking up too much space on your face. Be elegant!

Also...because of how much I liked my Alverde concealer, I went ahead and brought a foundation and mascara ^^.


The foundation have a very nice coverage, not going thick, feeling heavy, or making your face look like a mask. It is based on minerals, for a mixed and oily complexion. But, don't think it will make your skin dry. It takes care nicely of each and every bit of your skin ^^.
And for me...I have finally found a foundation that matches perfectly my skin color!! I also brought a mascara "Precision" which I like, but it make my lashes look really "natural gifted" like....I'm the girl that kinda likes "spiders" on her eyes ^^;;;;. So it's a somewhat change for me.

What I used:

Face:
* Alverde Mineral Make-up Foundation, shade 01 Naturelle;
* Alverde Mineral Camouflage Powder, shade Sand;
* Farmasi, Happy Face powder, shade 03;
* Farmasi, Tender Blush On, shade 169;
* Miss Sporty, Bronzing Powder, shade Sun Kissed.

Eyes:
* Sephora Pallete, pinks and purples (plum, mauve) + whites and blacks (black, shimmery white);
* Profusion Pallete, nr. 06 (light blue, orange);
* Seventeen Mono Eyeshadow, shade Gold;
* Sephora Pencil, shade white;
* Alverde Precision Mascara.

Lips:
* Farmasi, shade 12.


I do hope you enjoy it! Have an easy week!
Kissu

Happy Womans Day

Today, 8th of March, here in Romania we celebrate Womans/Mothers Day ^^. Sooo.....I wish a wonderful day to all the women and mothers all over the world! You shall always be loved!!!

Kissu

Seventeen Look - Romantic bride ( Bridal Catalogue 2010 )

Hey guys! I hope you are all well!
We continue our bridal series with a softer, golden copper and purple look. It's simple, easy to do and won't feel like a lot is on.

Basically, I used 4 colors...Copper, gold, a deep plum and a soft shimmery white. Used the gold on the entire lid at first, darkened the outer corner and half of the crease with the plum, blending the two with the amber, while pulling it close to the inside cornet and up to the brow. The white was then used to highlight and make a blended line of the plum. Added mascara and lined the lower waterline of my eye. Simple, huh?

Face is also lightly done. Peach blush, a dash of bronzer on the hallows of the cheeks and temples, with a buttery yellow as a highlight on my forehead, nose, upper lip and chin.



What I used:

Face:
*mix between Stay Matte Foundation, shade 1 + a bit of shade 6 + Artistry Self Defining Sheer Foundation, shade Fawn;
* Farmasi, Camouflage Concealer Liquid, shade 03;
* Farmasi, Happy Face powder, shade 03;
* Farmasi, Tender Blush On, shade 169;
* Miss Sporty, Bronzing Powder, shade Sun Kissed;
* Miss Sporty, Mono Eye Shadow, shade 111 Tender.

Eyes:
* I <3 Just U, Perfect Eyes, Set no.1 (second row, second color, copper);
* Oriflame, Mono Eye Shadow Visions, shade Chic;
* Bourjois, Mono Eye Shadow, shade 71 Raffine;
* Ada liner, shade black;
* Farmasi, Catwalk Illusion Mascara, shade black.

Lips:
* Farmasi, Gleam Rouge Liquid Lipstick, shades 13+20;
*Bourjois, Effet 3D Les nudes, shade 35 Nude egeric.

Hope you enjoy it!
Kissu!

P.s.: Yes...I do dye my hair myself. I went through a lot of colors, but mostly I use either Syoss products (during winter) or henna (during summer). I dye it, now, after about 3 month (in winter) and once or twice in summer (cuz' you can't really keep a nice long color with the sun and sea, during the hot months). Right now I have a mix of: full pack of "Chocolate Brown" + half pack "Intense red" + 1/4 "Dark brown", all Syoss. If you want to know how I do it, some tips and trick, please comment below. Kissu!

Seventeen Look - Stylish Bride ( Bridal Catalog 2010 )

This is a look I personally fell in love with, when I received the catalog. Although, I find it a bit too heavy for bridal makeup...maybe some will like it. *grins*

Since Spring is coming and a lot of couples choose this season to get "hitched" *giggles*, I thought that I should have a head start on some looks that can work both ways... bridal or...whatever your pick is.



So....a purply silver look. The magazine said that the make-up artists used only two colors...but I kind of felt the need for an extra purple dash ( I hope I'm not turning into a blind bat *giggles* ). But in the end, I only used 4 colors: silver, white, plum and black. The look is fairly simple, but you need a steady hand and time to blend the colors nicely. Line and mascara, and the eyes are done! I kept the face fairly simple....a baby pink blush and just a little bronzer, to contour and warm up the face. Lips also fair....peach colored lipgloss.




What I used:

Face: *mix between Stay Matte Foundation, shade 1 + a bit of shade 6 + Artistry Self Defining Sheer Foundation, shade Fawn;
* Farmasi, Camouflage Concealer Liquid, shade 03;
* Farmasi, Happy Face powder, shade 03;
* Elf, Natural Radiance Blusher, shade Innocence;
* Miss Sporty, Bronzing Powder, shade Sun Kissed;

Eyes: * Sephora Pallet (purples and blacks);
* Ada liner, shade black;
* E. Funkhouser creme eye liner, shade Graphite;
* Farmasi, Catwalk Illusion Mascara, shade black.

Lips: * Sephora Collections Lipgloss, shade nude.


I hope you enjoy it!!
Kissu.

Give me some sweet pink funk - a V-day look

I guess you have noticed until now...I'm not a huge fan of pinks (except when on lips or cheeks ^^...even then in moderation). I do admit I will always like an old rose shade...But that's about it.

In any case...We can't have a Valentine's Day without some pink....but I still can't help myself to top it off with some purple and green ^^. For all those that love color, that won't stay in a chart....and want some twist to their look...I do hope this will suit your needs!



Tip:
1. I actually don't own a pink shadow...If you're like me, but you have a pink blush, you can use it as a shadow with no problem!
2. Don't over do the eyes and the lips. It will have a too big impact. You can use a same tone, not to over do the look.

What I used:

Face:
*mix between Stay Matte Foundation, shade 1 + a bit of shade 6 + Artistry Self Defining Sheer Foundation, shade Fawn;
* Farmasi, Camouflage Concealer Liquid, shade 03;
* Farmasi, Happy Face powder, shade 03;
* Elf, Natural Radiance Blusher, shade Innocence;
* Miss Sporty, Bronzing Powder, shade Sun Kissed;
* Miss Sporty, Mono Eye Shadow, shade 111 Tender.

Eyes:
* Sephora Pallet (purples, blues and greens, and blacks);
* Ada liner, shade black;
*Farmasi, Catwalk Illusion Mascara, shade black.

Lips:
* Oriflame, Beauty Triple Core Lipstick, shade Love Pink.

Happy Valentine's Day!
Kissu.

Chocolate for the strawberrys - a V'day look

Second on the list, is a deep, chocolate brown smokey eye, just waiting to be tried out with that sexy lace you have brought for Valentines Day.

For all of those that want to be sexy, but still keep it elegant...Why not give it a try?




Tips:
1. No...I do not pucker up my lips. I use different colors to make an illusion. You can achieve this so: color your lips with the desired color; in the center of the lips, put a lighter color => You get an instant 3D effect.
2. You can plump up your lips even more, by highlighting your "cupids bow"...meaning your upper lip's bow. Also...you can use a shade of brown, darker than your skin, to put under your lower lip, creating a shade => more plumpy.

What I used:

Face:
*mix between Stay Matte Foundation, shade 1 + a bit of shade 6 + Artistry Self Defining Sheer Foundation, shade Fawn;
* Farmasi, Camouflage Concealer Liquid, shade 03;
* Farmasi, Happy Face powder, shade 03;
* Elf, Natural Radiance Blusher, shade Innocence;
* Miss Sporty, Bronzing Powder, shade Sun Kissed;
* Miss Sporty, Mono Eye Shadow, shade 111 Tender.

Eyes:
* E. Funkhouser creme eye liner, shade Graphite (put it under the shadows; it will mix with them once you put them above);
* Sephora Pallet (browns);
* Sephora Collections Pencile, shade white;
* Farmasi, Catwalk Illusion Mascara, shade black.

Lips:
* Sephora Collections Lipgloss, shade nude;
* Farmasi, Gleam Rouge Liquide Lipstick, shade 20.

Happy Valentines Day!!
Kissu

Simple and elegant - a V-day Look

Valentines day is here again and even you have an invitation for a romantic day with your partner, if you are still looking for somebody or you're either not looking at all, just waiting for a Cupids arrow, you look for the day can be a huge hint to your true self.

The first look of the series is a classic vintage look, perfect for the new trend that has been going on some time now. I do hope you enjoy it.




You can go nude all the way, or make a statement and wear a bold red lip (and make a stamp on his shirts collar *evil laugh*).



Tips:
1. Put the red lipstick, stamp it with a tissue and then top it off with a red lipgloss. It will last longer, not make too much transfer, and will still leave some color on your lips, after you eat and drink....or kiss ^^;;.
2. Put some highlighter on the apples of your cheeks, forehead, tip of the nose, upper lip and chin. It will give you a glowy, fresh and healthy look.

What I used:

Face:
*mix between Stay Matte Foundation, shade 1 + a bit of shade 6 + Artistry Self Defining Sheer Foundation, shade Fawn;
* Farmasi, Camouflage Concealer Liquid, shade 03;
* Farmasi, Happy Face powder, shade 03;
* Elf, Natural Radiance Blusher, shade Innocence;
* Miss Sporty, Bronzing Powder, shade Sun Kissed;
* Miss Sporty, Mono Eye Shadow, shade 111 Tender.

Eyes:
* Sephora Pallet (browns);
* Maybelline quad, shade Chocolate Mousse;
* E. Funkhouser creme eye liner, shade Graphite;
* Sephora Collections Pencile, shade white;
* Farmasi, Catwalk Illusion Mascara, shade black.

Lips:
* Sephora Collections Lipgloss, shade nude;
or
* Farmasi, Gleam Rouge Liquide Lipstick, shade 17 or 16.


Happy Valentines Day!
Kissu

Silver and brown look - Inspired from "All of the lovers", by Kylie Minogue

A few days back, I attended a birthday party, held in a Chinese restaurant. After a long period of not using make-up, because of some problems my skin had lately due to accumulated stress. So I felt in a more shinny and glowy state ^^. Truth is...I haven't worn grays and silvers in some time....and ever since I saw the video made by Kylie, I wanted badly to try her look out. I made a small change and not go so far with the under soft gray, but in broad lines I followed the look ^^.




What I used:

Face:
*mix between Stay Matte Foundation, shade 1 + a bit of shade 6 + Artistry Self Defining Sheer Foundation, shade Fawn;
* Farmasi, Camouflage Concealer Liquid, shade 03;
* Farmasi, Happy Face powder, shade 03;
* Elf, Natural Radiance Blusher, shade Innocence;
* Miss Sporty,Bronzing Powder, shade Sun Kissed.

Eyes:
* Sephora Pallete (the one with more blacks);
* Miss Sporty,Bronzing Powder, shade Sun Kissed;
* Eveline, liquid liner, shade Black;
* Farmasi, Catwalk Illusion Mascara, shade black.

Lips:
*Gleam Rouge Liquide Lipstick, shades 12 & 13.



I know that black makes my eyes like O.O huuugeeee! But heh.... ^^;;; I love too much my liquid liners.
I do hope you enjoy it and I wish you a nice and relaxing weekend! I know I need it....^^
Kissu

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I would like to say to all of you a warm THANK YOU! I just love it when I get really nice comments from all of you, feeling even warmer when people appreciate and request my services! Even if I don't update as much now as I have been, you have always shown your support and there are no greater words I can say to thank you. "The Show" goes on because of the awesome feedback you give me! Thank you once more!

My request now...from you....is this: I really appreciate all your messages, but I would like to ask of you to subscribe to my blog if you like it ^^. Also....I finally managed to make a FaceBook page, more ways for you to follow the posts and see recent activities. On another hand, BlogLoving is a great new way you can follow, not only mine, but a lot of other great blogs on all kinds of topics!

So please...Show some love for those that write for you and subscribe! It means the world to us to see that people appreciate our work, making possible for more opportunities to be attracted for us and our subscribers!

Remember....Subscribing is free and easy to do....And everytime a new post comes up, you get a notice...So you don't have to tune in daily to see if your favorite blog has a new post ^^. More simple, huh?

Show some love to those that make your day a little brighter ^^
Kissu