Friday, February 27, 2009

I'm Gaga for Gaga: Lady Gaga Inspired Contest!




I LOVE Lady Gaga's The Fame album. Its been a long time since I've bought a cd I really really like. Almost every song is good; you just want to get up and dance. And I love her look! So stylish and edgy. She's so refreshing to the industry right now, I'm loving it. So in honor of that, I'm throwing a contest! I'm calling it I'm Gaga for Gaga! Create your favorite Lady Gaga inspired look!


How to Enter:
You can go all out in full costume or just do a face, but make sure you put a lot of effort into it. Of course we don't all have platinum blonde hair with bangs, so i don't expect anyone to do her looks exactly, just do your best and have fun. Then take pictures!

If you have a blog: Post pictures of your Lady Gaga inspired Look. If you have an inspiration pic post it also. Don't forget to send me the link to your post! Send it to jaimie@justkissnmakeup.com and comment below.

If you don't have a blog: Don't worry! You can still enter! Just send an email to jaimie@justkissnmakeup.com of your pictures and leave a comment below letting me know you have.


How to Win:
Become a follower or subscriber of this blog. Finalists will be chosen from the followers and subscribers that have entered the contest. I'm going to pick a few finalists and then from there, my readers will vote for their favorite!


Deadline:
The deadline for your contest entry is the end of the day, Friday March 20th, almost a full month from now. Make these good ladies, you've got time =).


Prizes:
Things that remind me of Gaga!
Lady Gaga - The Fame Album, Mac Reflects Blue Pigment, Mac Pastel Polish Chromeglass, Mac Nail Lacquer in Nocturnelle, a set of falsies, and one extra surprise!


Are you Gaga for Gaga? I'm Looking forward to seeing your submissions!

Thursday, February 26, 2009

My Music, My Makeup: Rihanna - Rehab


So I've been wanting to create a new segment on my blog about my favorite music video looks. So often do we LOVE a look from a music video and wish to replicate it ourselves. This is a chance for you to participate back. Send me any request you have of a favorite look from a music video by email or cbox (located in the right column) post and I'll do my best to replicate it and show you all how you can do it at home!

I've been thinking of a title for a while and finally came up with My Music, My Makeup. It seems appropriate, dontcha think? The Music videos are there for us, to inspire us and give us ideas.

I was getting ready for a photo shoot I had yesterday and I figured this would be a perfect first post for the new segment. Its quick and really simple and you can wear it for a lot of occasions. My first music video look is Rihanna's from the Rehab video. I love that light pink on her lips. And the Justin, but he's not makeup related so lets just move on lol




What I used:

MUFE HD Foundation
Stila Kajal Eyeliner in Onyx
Cargo Black Liquid Liner Pen
Mac Eyeshadows in Vanilla, Woodwinked, and Romp
Mac Lipstick in Angel
Mac Lipstick in Pure Rose
Paint Pot in Indianwood
Lashes


Now when I have more time I'll make a step by step picture post for these entries, but for now this'll have to do!

Steps:

1. Apply your moisturizer and foundation and set it with a matte powder, any will do. I used a MSF in Medium Plus.

2. Apply Indianwood paintpot liberally to your eyelid up to your crease, but no further. Layer your brown shadows to your lid, accentuating your crease. Highlight your brow bone with vanilla eyeshadow.




3. Line your eyes with the liquid liner, making a slight wing. Make sure you get a nice point to the end =) Rim your waterline with the Kajal eyeliner. I love to use this liner as it gives an intense black color.

4. Now for lips. I applied a very thin layer of Angel to my lips to give it a very nice pink base. Then I applied Pure Rose heavily.

5. Lastly apply your falsies and mascara.


Tada! Finished Product! Remember. Let me know some of YOUR favorite music video looks! Post them here of in my shoutbox!




Tuesday, February 24, 2009

New Business Cards




Check em out! =)


Thursday, February 19, 2009

Michael Anthony Collection


Hey Everyone!

Things are going well. I just got the pictures from an ad campaign shoot I did in January. I worked with another MUA named Jeremy Dell, he did one half and I did the other. We had so much fun on the shoot, but it was FREEZING!

The designer it was for is Michael Anthony and he is known for his Damaged Denim collection, the new ad just came out so take a look at it here. Click the couture selection. I'ts a flash site, but I'll paste a few pictures below! I did the makeup on the first three from your left in the picture above.



Wednesday, February 11, 2009

Its finally ready!!!

Finally!

My new website is here. I'm keeping my blog for my more personal things to share with my readers and fellow beauty bloggers, but this new website is my more professional go to site! Check it out!!


Let me know what you think!!!