Summer eye shadow 清涼眼裝

今天心血來潮試試看適合夏天的清涼顏色的眼影，這次運用三種顏色做漸層，金色眼頭打亮，再用淺綠色塗眼中，藍色塗眼尾，加上咖啡色眼線。我其實很少用亮彩色眼影，但是夏天本來就是要有清涼感，如果還是一直只用黑灰色就實在太悶了，大家不妨也作新嘗試吧💁

That Healthy Summer Glow

Summertime is in full swing and that means heat, lemonade, BBQ and bikinis!  However, we mustn't neglect our skin and fall victim to those so-called "healthy tans."  There is no such thing as a healthy tan. Luckily, modern science has perfected a safer tan that anyone can use right in the privacy of their own home.
So, I took it upon myself to try out a few different self- tanners and here are my newfound favorites.

Number uno, the golden standard, is Summer Color Self-Tanning mist by Banana Boat.

This is a terrific spray tan to utilize at home. It provides a beautiful golden glow without looking orange.  The scent is a pleasantly light citrus and the color lasts for a good week.  It won't leave stains on your furniture and dries super fast.

If you're looking for something that is more gradual and develops over several applications, try Jergens Natural Glow.

A handful of applications will be required over a period of about seven days to achieve the desired look but it is very natural and everyone will notice your new "tan." 

These are both drugstore brands and are found just about anywhere right now.  

So, a few tips when using....

1.  Always always always wash your hands really well with soap after applying.  This will prevent the dreaded orange palms look that is commonly associated with self tanner use.

2.  Let the stuff fully dry before you get dressed or sit on furniture.  They will streak otherwise and can stain clothing.

3.  I've found it best to apply them right after showering and on freshly shaved legs. This will prevent your flooring from being a victim to orange stains and shaving first keeps the application smooth.

4.  Rub them in really well to prevent splotchy spots and streaks.

5.  Use less around the knees and ankles.  These areas spot up easily and will look bruised up otherwise. I speak from experience.

6. Finally, break out those short shorts hidden away and rock out your new tan without the cancer risk!!

The Bou-Nacklie-Pelin Project

      Couple of weeks ago, I worked on a project with Michael Bou-Nacklie and Pelin.  I met them back in March 2012 when I did the "Nouveau Deco" bridal photo shoot with Blessed Event.

Very feminine touch

       Being a photojournalist for more than a decade,  Michael not only has the capability to capture elements happening around him but also to execute high quality work in editorial photography.  I really adore his work, his aesthetic vision, and his dedication to photography.  Many of his work were published in the Gulf and the Kingdom.  Some of his clients are Gucci, DKNY and Prada.  Michael is now a grad student in Ohio working on his Master Degree in Photojournalism.  I feel very honored to work with Michael.


Since our first meeting in March, we have talked about collaborating some fashion editorial projects together along with Pelin, one of  our most favorite models.  She's beautiful, fun, vibrant and energetic.  Working with her always gives me lots of inspirations.

Inspirational Board of the Bou-Nacklie-Pelin Project

                                            
        Michael favors the very classy retro style and/or a very simple composition that emphasize the femininity of a woman, i.e. hourly glass shape, wavy hair and natural makeup.  In our conversations, we both agree that a late 1950's look is one of the most flattering and feminine representation of female figures: big wavy hair, arched eyebrows, thick eyeliner, beauty mark, and etc.  All of these fashion elements speaks for the particular trend of the era/culture.


       From here, we have developed many other looks/themes we both like.  Hence, the Bou-Nacklie-Pelin Project was born.   Below are the product of our work.  As a makeup artist and hair stylist, our role in working a project like this is to facilitate and deliver the mood/theme we try to create.  Thus, thorough communication with the photographer is essential.  It not only takes one's skill to execute but also one's interpretation of the theme and model's features.  Before the project, I have done research on the era upon makeup, hair and fashion.  With better understanding the history, I was able to twig the makeup and hair according to the model to re-create the look.  The point is to re-create the vibe with a touch of modern fashion.  

MUA: JBX Studio-Annie Chen, Hair: JBX Studio-June B. Xu

MUA: JBX Studio-June B. Xu, Hair: JBX Studio-Annie Chen

This is my absolute favorite!

      

Review Bare Mineral Round The Clock waterproof Eyeliner

Now, here comes the BareMineral Round The Clock Waterproof Eyeliner.   It cost $14 and is very creamy.  It goes on like cream but sets like liquid.  You don't need to use anything to set the liner since it will set by itself when it dries.  Thus, if you want to create that smokey eyeliner effect, you better smudge it with a little sponge before it sets.  In addition, the pigmentation is really good too.  It glides on very easily without any stops(see below)

                                      

I applied my liner on the waterline on top and bottom and it does not smudge on me.   The pictures below shows how it really works around the clock.  By the way, the color I chose is called 8PM, which is black I believe.  

At 10:00AM, nice and fresh.    

At 2:00PM, it looks pretty good without touch up.

At 7:00PM, okay now, it is really looking good after almost 10 hrs.

Cle De Peau Intensifying Cream Liner

Since everybody is into Sun and waterproof products, I'm going to start posting reviews on various eyeliners.   The first one is Cle De Peau Intensifying Cream Liner.  It comes with a retractable small eyeliner brush, which I found very useful and it can create the finest lines with the cream.  The cream is very smooth and easy to glide.  This is also one of my pet peeves.  I like eyeliners that are a little bit softer for application.  The harder it is, the more difficult to put on.  Since it is so soft, it won't make any stops when you draw.

The color I chose is dark grey with a hint of blue.  I do like how it turns out.  It's not a water proof liner but it does give you the waterproof effect.  I started my makeup at 9:00AM and ran some errands during the day.  By 7:00PM, my liners are still there, with only a tiny bit of smudges on the tip of my eyes. Please see the pictures below.  Notice, I did not wipe away the smudges before taking a pictures.

One thing I wanted to emphasize is that all of these cream products have a layer of concealer to seal off the products so it won't get dry out so quickly.  Thus, I suggest not to break the seal by only use the products with a clean brush and always get it from the same area(see below).  Otherwise, cream products will get dry out quicker and get contaminated a lot easier than any other form of shadows/eyeliners.

Our next product to be tested is Bare Mineral Around The Clock!  I love the pigmentation of it.  However, can it stand the test?  Stay tuned!

9:00AM, Just applied the liner.  I really love the color, sort of smoky yet subtle

12:00PM, Came home from the bank and outdoor.  It went faded a little bit on the corner. But, still looking good overall.

5:00PM, in general, the eye liners are still there, yet it is not as dark as when we first applied it.

Make up trial on my friend

最近因為買了不少新東西，所以找來了我的朋友把它們試試看，不知道大家覺得怎麼，給點意見吧！幾乎所有products 都是cream的，最近愛上了creamy stuff haha

韓式彩裝+試用L'oreal new cream foundation

今天在家嘗試大熱的韓式裝，感覺不錯， 不會太誇張， 主打大地色眼影和眼尾眼線。另外最近都在尋找好用開架化裝品，試用了L'oreal 的visible lift repairing foundation, 感覺它遮暇效果很好，也不算厚重，雖然比 起粉底液它是厚一點，如果皮膚狀態很好，就不需要用它，但是如果臉上有痘疤，斑的話，就是不錯的選擇