Portfolio Update – Maura – Spring Test Shoot

Here are some extra shots from a Spring test shoot with some talented people that I have been collaborating with for a while: Photographer Gail Job and Stylist Deborah Montanez. Our model this time around was Maura Darmody from MSA Models, & she did a wonderful job as well.

I made Maura’s skin look nice and glowy by using my RCMA foundation mixed a few drops of the RCMA Foundation Thinner. I highlighted and added a little definition to her face using the Anastasia Beverly Hills Cream Contour Kit in ‘Fair’. For brows I used my trusty Anastasia Beverly Hills Pomade in Blonde. On the eyes, I gave them a wash of color using the Maybelline Color Tattoo in Inked in Pink, & then used the NYX Hot Singles Shadow in ‘Pink Lady’ and Flormar Mono Shadows in the crease. On the center of the lid for some shimmer I used Inglot’s AMC Pure Pigment Eye Shadow in 61. On the lips for a sheer pink & glossy finish I used Revlon Super Lustrous Lipgloss in ‘Pinkissimo’!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CREDITS:

Photographer: Gail Job

Stylist: Deborah Montanez

Model: Maura Darmody of MSA Models

Clarins Lip Definers! Swatches & Review!

Recently I discovered the perfection that is Clarins lip liners!  Not only are they long lasting, but they are pigmented, and the colors go on so smooth and evenly! I have 7 shades out of 8.

Here are the swatches:

And now I’ll show you how they look on my lips, and I’ll briefly describe each shade:

Azalea is a medium cool pink.

Paprika is a dark coral.  One of my favorites.

Chocolate reminds me of the color of milk chocolate.  Another favorite of mine.

Bay Rose is a rosy pink shade.

Praline is a lovely neutral nude shade.  Not one of those pinky nudes.

Ruby is a traditional cool red shade with blue undertones.

Fig is the only shimmery shade…its a reddish cinnamon shade that I find looks gorgeous when sheered out with a nice gloss or lip balm.