I just might... Do make up for the IJM Pageant Fashion Show

Hello Cutie Pies,

How are you? I hope great! Well this past weekend was the International Junior Miss
(IJM) Pageant and we had lots of fun attending the different events. I for one was thrilled to bits when the pageant director asked me to be the MUA for the pre-teens at the IJM fashion show. I had tons of fun and it was a great fashion show with a " I Just Might..." theme, which I loved because it preached confidence and high self-esteem for young people. Anyways, in case your wondering for the pre-teens I did a simple flawless face with neutrals eyes and soft pale pink lips. Some of the younger girls wanted a little pop of color on their lids, which I added only as a accent to a otherwise natural eye. I had fun! Thank you to Vanessa and IJM for including me in this event and I hope I was helpful because backstage was so hectic! Next stop NYC fashion week, J/K...LOL!

Love,

Enhanced Beauty Make up by Lydia

Happy New Years with a L.A Colors look!

Hello Baby Dolls,

Happy New Years to everyone this reaches! I am writing because I finally did a look with the L.A Colors that I wore all day, yes it was totally wearable. I used the L.A Colors Shimmering loose powders I had bought for just $1 each at the Dollar Tree. I used the gold, Radiant in the inner corner of my eye, and the black, Black Pearl, on the outer V of my eyelid. For the all of the lid I took out an old favorite, and that is my old HIP Duo, Sassy, the bluish eye shadow. I hope you guys enjoy it. 

And in this new year please remember that you control your own inner peace, make your mind you strength and sanctuary. Beauty will forever start with whats on the inside!

Luv, 

Lydia

Hello Luvs,

I finally did it! I finally created my first face chart and I created it from scratch. I drew up the drawing and I applied the make-up and then did the look on my face. Hope its helpful and thank you for watching.


 

Urban Decay and LORAC Haul video

Hey Guys,

How are my lovely doll faces out there, below is a haul video I posted and I hope you guys enjoy it. I enjoy shopping for products on Hautelook and I love Urban Decay. Here is my personal invite (if you join and purchase I receive a $10 credit) http://www.hautelook.com/short/3AyGM

September Favorites

Hello Fall,

Okay better late than never but I am here to post my September favorites. First of all let me say how much I love this season, it's like spring without the pollen and much more fashion buzzing.But let me get down to it what did I love to wear ( both on my body as well as on my skin).

1. I am in love with pigments right now: get me a brush and some loose pigments and I am ready to pat, pat, pat it right on top of my eye-shadow base with a eye-shadow brush or two. Why? because it is just so vibrant and fun to work with, plus its stays on longer, just doesn't fade as fast as eye-shadows.

2. Speaking of pigments this fall I started obsessing over a metallic smokey eye. Tone down during the day, but more dramatic during the evening. Gold, Rust, Copper, you name it and I want to rock it with some black, mainly on the outer v of the eye lid. Oh, perfect time to mention L.A. Colors from the dollar store where I purchase loose pigments in Sunshine (gold), Radiant (copper), Lollipop (pink), black pearl (black). And I am loving them!! So vibrant and fun for only $1.00 a piece.

3. Speaking of dollar store, I was loving the dollar store for cute fall decor. Like faux leaves and vases. Coffee mugs and other cute little fall decor ideas to bring fall into your home. I also love grabbing cosmetic essentials like sponges, facial scrubbers to use with your face wash and cute loofahs. So go and check out your local dollar store and stock up on things this fall. Not to mention the gorgeous Christmas decorations they sell. I cant wait to get my hands on those!!

4. Water, agua!!! As the weather gets colder, your skin get drier. So make sure to moisturize from the inside out by drinking plenty of water in the fall. Just because the hot weather is gone doesn't mean you should pack away the water bottles.

5. Finally, I want to talk about wearing the cat eye with a neutral lip. You can use a liquid eyeliner, as low as $1.00 at Target from ELF, to draw that line out a little further than usual to create the cat eye look. Go for a bolder cat eye at night or a subtle cat eye during the day. Wear it alone or with eye shadow.

Thank you for reading,

Enhanced Beauty Make up by Lydia

Drugstore Brands: The Five Minute Face

Hello family, in the video below I explain all my favorite drugstore products and why I like using them. These products include Colgate Max Fresh Toothpaste with mouthwash beads, facial scrubs, face creams, dove deoderant, lotion, Love's body mist from CVS. I even go ahaed do a on screen five minute face for you using all drugstore brands... including Black Opal and Revlon. Enjoy!!

Make-up fit for royalty!!!

From July 25th to the 31st I was in Chicago doing make-up at the Miss Teen International Pageant. The picture to the right is the current Miss Teen Washington DC International Lystra Edwards. To recreate this look I applied a nice variety of makeup that will last all day and night!

For the face, I used light liquid foundation ( Loreal True Match in cocoa) mixed with tinted moisturizer ( I used the drugstore brand Jane. nearly foundation in medium) to create a custom blend. Then I used a powder brush (MAC 187)to dust list powder on top to seal the foundation.

For the eyes, I used MAC Paints in Bamboo as a base to decrease creasing and allow pigments to last all day. I also added a dark eyeshadow shade on the balls of the lids and slightly lighter shade in the crease ( use a smaller belnding brush) and outer corner V, I then used my favorite brush, a clean blending brush (Princeton Select Round Blender) to blend all the colors for smooth transition. As far as the pigment I used a eyeshadow brush to applied vanilla as the highlight under the brow and black eyeliner to frame the eye and dark brown eyeliner to give the brows definition. I added lashes and Loreal Carbon Black Telescopic mascara for long flirty lashes.

For the cheeks, a applied pink blush on the cheeks and up the cheekbones with a blush brush.

For the lips we applied chestnut liner and a nice complimentary color like aquaCeuticals Lipstix in Montego Bay and clear gloss.

To set it all off don't forget to spray your face with Urban Decay All Nighter Long Lasting Make-up Setting Spray.