Smoked

Face

• Korres Vitamin E Face Primer
• ELF Eyebrow Kit / Dark
• Make Up For Ever HD Foundation / 170
• MAC Gel Blush / Just A Pinch
• Pur Minerals Universal Marble Mineral Powder / Pink
• MAC Studio Fix / NC42

Eyes

• Too Faced Shadow Insurance
• MAC Greasepaint Stick / Black
• MAC Eye Shadow / Blanc Type
• MAC Mineralize Eye Shadow / Hot Contrast
• Urban Decay Deluxe Eye Shadow / Peace
• MAC Kohl Power Eye Pencil / Feline
• Barbie Loves Stila Smudge Pot / Cobalt Clutch
• NARS Single Eye Shadow / Night Flight
• Annabelle Metallic Kohl Eyeliner / Saphir
• L’Oreal Voluminous Mascara / Carbon Black

Lips

• MAC Lip Pencil / Burgundy & Nightmoth
• MAC Lipstick / MAC Red & Night Violet
• MAC Lipglass / Cult of Cherry & So This Season

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Blue Flame

I’ve mentioned in previous posts that my laptop suffered a hard drive loss.  Between the lead up to the drive failure plus the actual repair time, there were a few looks I wanted to share but never got around to posting.  While I actually had the photos uploaded to the site, the file that I kept the product lists in evaporated with the data loss.. so I won’t be able to provide the usual in depth listing.

The joys of technology fails.  We won’t talk about the fact that I had my own fail, for not backing things up sooner.  I am in the process of trying to retrieve some of that data, but only time will tell.. but enough geek speak, let’s keep it moving right along.

Here are three looks that span the course of the past month or two:  a blue smokey eye, a bright lip and a warm autumn flavour.

Blue Flame
All I definitively remember about this look, is the fact that I used two of MAC’s mineralized eye shadows: Blue Flame and Sea & Sky. When in doubt of what to call a look, remember that functional names are so useful. LOL

I may have used 2N or Blankety on the lips.. but I’m not sure.
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I’ve been toying with the idea of a new look for Beauty Thesis for a while now.  I haven’t quite tweaked it exactly how I want it, but I think I’m liking it so far.

Let me know what you think.

I’ve actually had a YouTube account for a long time, and it’s been a major resource for me when it comes to makeup. Last night I recorded my first video, and after a bit of trial by fire with editing, I just uploaded it to YouTube.  It’s my hope that the video will be a nice addition to what already goes on here.

Woo!

If you’re already on YouTube subscribe so you can receive notice of the videos as they come out.

This year there was the addition of a Canadian venue to the International Makeup Artist Trade Show circuit. Which means that I will be in Toronto next weekend to check out the event! I’ve managed to convince a friend of mine to come along, which will just make it all the more fun.

Make-Up Artist magazine produces the International Make-Up Artist Trade Show (or IMATS), the only show serving make-up artists worldwide. Five times a year, in four countries, thousands of make-up artists, vendors, manufacturers and enthusiasts join the make-up word’s biggest gathering. At IMATS, participants display, discover, discuss and collect the best the industry has to offer. IMATS also offers excellent presentations, classes and demonstrations from industry leaders—and it’s the best place to network with colleagues.

During the mid-‘90s, there were no trade shows specifically for make-up artists. Because artists and cosmetics companies had expressed interest in such a show, Make-Up Artist publisher Michael Key held the first IMATS in August 1997. It offered a diverse mix of presentations, products, demonstrations and education by some of the biggest names in the business. Like Make-Up Artist magazine, IMATS continues to further Key’s vision to educate and reach make-up artists around the world.

The show is held five times annually—in London in January; Vancouver, B.C. in April; Los Angeles in June, Sydney in September and Toronto in November. (from imatsshow.com)

Not only am I looking forward to the vendors and showcases, but there are a number of speakers that interest me.  I think that it may be a bit of a visual and information overload!  I’m so excited, and I’ll definitely be bringing my camera.

If you haven’t heard about it, and you’re interested check out the website for general information as well as ticket information.

Annabelle Mono Blush: Golden Bronze #51

Product Name ~ Annabelle Mono Blush (Golden Bronze #51)

Product Description ~ (from annabellecosmetics.com) Softly glowing cheeks or added depth to cheekbones: Annabelle’s blush is just what you need to get that healthy and youthful look! Its weightless and velvety texture makes it easy to apply and perfectly blendable. Say hello to a healthy complexion.

The Experience ~ This is the first of a few products that I will be reviewing that were sent to me by the Canadian cosmetics company, Annabelle. I’ve been familiar with the brand for years, but I was never drawn to the blushes. Admittedly when I received the blush I was skeptical, since in the past I’ve found that drugstore blushes just aren’t pigmented enough for me. This little pot of blush surprised me in a really big way.
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Voodoo Queen

So after many, many years where I didn’t do much for Halloween.. I finally did something. I was invited out with friends, who were hitting up not only a house party, but street festivities. Since it’d been a while, I figured I should probably do something interesting costume wise.

Naturally, with the numerous tutorials and inspiration to be found on YouTube, that’s where I headed. The creativity and skill level of some of the people on there is absolutely fantastic. I consider it something separate from your day to day makeup, this is a completely different level of makeup artistry.  With inspiration coming heavily from Petrilude’s Witch Doctor Makeup Tutorial. The actual costume itself was inspired by a fusion of New Orleans Voodoo Queen, Tribalist and Witch Doctor themes. While we were out, a woman asked me if I was Tia Dalma/Calypso from Pirates of the Caribbean, which I guess could work too. ;]

The makeup was pretty simple:

• concealer mixed with white greasepaint
• black gel liner
• black kohl liner
• brown eye liner
• black & brown eye shadow
• invisibile set powder
• feathered lashes
• black lipstick & gloss

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Finally, Beauty Thesis is back on track. I figured a good way to get back into the swing of things, would be to share my Top 5 from October.

Five Favourites / October 2009

L’Oreal Voluminous Mascara / Carbon Black
I’ve heard people talk about Carbon Black for a long time, but I just never got around to it. It was sitting patiently in my mascara box until I finally picked it up about a month ago. I’ve been using it pretty much every time I do my make-up, as I really like the intensity of the black as well as the final finish.
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