p h o t o s h o o t II

here are some pics from the second shoot of 09!!!..... look out 2010!

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Jolina-OHair-Makeup-Artist/229004567517?ref=ts

MAC Brow Set "Clear"

So as you can see from my previous Sydney shopping trip i bought the MAC brow set in clear as i am wanting to concentrate on grooming the brows for photoshoots and also for myself when i wear makeup for work etc.

I was so excited to try this cos some of my MUA friends have been RAVING about it and MAC in general (lately i have been becoming more and more disappointed in MAC).

I tried it on Monday just past, and i am so disappointed with how this product DOESN'T work... it doesn't "set" my brows or hold anything... it looked terrible. i would've gotten better results from a tub of vaseline for $3 instead of spending $28 on this....

So children, don't invest in this product... i would recommend using vaseline, or "the makeup store" brow primer or even just a cheap clear mascara.... don't waste approx 1 hours worth of wages on this crap just cos it's "MAC"....

The Makeup Store Nail Polish "Madeleine"

So here is what The Makeup Store's holographic nail polish in "Madeleine" looks like....

It is VERY similar to China Glaze Collection "FYI" but with a little more pink than brown.

It retails for $25.00 AUD ($22.50 if you are a VIP member) so in comparison to what i can get China Glaze for ($9.95 @ the beauty supply) it's a bit pricey... :S

In comparison to the China Glaze it also has it's fair share of pros and cons.

PROS:

• it has a nice wide brush
• the formula glides on with ease!
• when layering coats it doesn't get splotchy like CG does, eg the first coat seems to come off whenever i apply CG second coat -this one doesn't do that.
• excellent finish, the holographic effect is just as awesome as CG, if not better. i find that CG sometimes goes dull when i put a top coat on.
• i love the packaging!!!

CONS

• the cost... $22.50 compared to CG for $9.95....
• i actually had to put 3 coats to get a nice finish, as opposed to CG which only needs 2
• the smell is VERY strong!!! i got a massive headache after doing my nails.

All in all i am quite impressed with this nail polish, it definitely surprised me as i wasn't expecting to like it so much.

if you can afford to spend the money, or you don't have access to China Glaze in your area i would totally recommend it!

and now for some nail art......
(using Konad stamp system m70)

my latest splurge......(picture heavy)

went to sydney with the hubby today..... and went on a SPLURGE!!! this is what i got!

THE MAKEUP STORE (CLOCKWISE TOP L - R): Trio Brow, Microshadow in Boarding (free item for signing up to the VIP which is usually $20 but i got it for $7 since i bought stuff, it entitles you to 10%off and 20% @ VIP events), Strazz "bubbelgum" -yes it really is spelt that way, Swarovski nail art deco, Strazz "multi"

MAC: FIX spray

SHU UEMURA: Powder pot w/puff - so i can carry some powder in my bag, sick of my nose getting oily....

MAC: Micronized Airbrush Formula in NC30

THE MAKEUP STORE: Hologram nail polish in "Madaleine"

MAC: Pro Longwear Lustre Lipcolor in "Jazz-y-Razz"

MAC: Brow Set

MAC: Pro palette Matte eyeshadow in "Fig.1"

SHU UEMURA: "Primal Mix Lashes"

KONAD: Nail art Image Plate #2

and finally... my nail art for the week, China glaze in "Flying Dragon" from the Ink range w/ Konad image plate M57....

Konad Nail Art Stamper

What you need is an image plate and the above stamper to do the nail art.

The plate below can make a LOT of different designs once you master it.


I have used this stamper for a while now and have come across a couple of pros and cons.

PROS:

• Awesome nail art @ basically no cost, just time!
• The images dry almost instantly so you don't have to wait a LONG time to put on the top coat.
• No Limits... you r only limited by your imagination as to what you can create.
• It's FUN! :D

CONS:

• It can get messy,,,..... like anything practice makes perfect! The small designs are EASY to master but the full plate designs don't always work out. PLUS if you stuff it up you have to take off you colour plus the art and start again which REALLY annoys me!
• I have quite wide nails and the full designs don't fit my thumb... see pic below! It makes it look quite amateur... which kinda defeats the purpose of the Konad Nail system
• You need to make sure that you choose a pigmented nail polish in order for the design to work. If it's too thin it won't print.
• You also need to clean the plate in between stamps otherwise the old nail polish clogs the print and nothing will come out on the stamp/or it will be an incomplete stamp

I still think this is a WORTHY investment and quite fun to do. Once you master it I think it'll be worth it... hopefully i'll get there one day! :D

2ND attempt @ Nail Art

konad nail art

i bought some konad stamping nail art supplies when i went to Sydney last weekend and here are the results for my first try.

Review to come soon!

nail art convention in japan

here some photos taken from the nail art convention in japan, courtesy of ninemsn. if you click on the heading it'll take you to the link.

The BEST quick dry top coat EVER!

So i went to my local beauty supply and was hunting for a new quick dry top coat as i had run out of the China Glaze one which i had won in a competition and no shops around here stock it!
(of course, we never get anything here in Canberra!)

I asked the lady at the counter to help me find one and she directed me to this bottle:



At first i was REALLY skeptical (sceptical??? i dunno how to spell it) as i had never even heard of this brand and the packaging wasn't very exciting.... plus the price tag was a bit off putting ($12 when OPI and Zoya were only $10 and they are both leading brands!), but the woman seemed so honest in her opinion that i had to give her the benefit of the doubt and try it.

When i got home and applied it for the first time i was in shock! It LITERALLY dried my nails almost instantly. I was able to do my nails before bed and wake up the next morning with NO SMUDGES, NO LINES (caused by my hair while i toss and turn at night) and PERFECT SHINY NAILS! I am totally sold on this and i don't think i will ever go back to any other brand. And the bonus is it's not thick and gluggy and it goes on very easily!

It is made by Pro Linc Cosmetics Inc in USA and is toluene and formaldehyde free as well!

You MUST try this!

NOTD: China Glaze "Atelier Tulle"

From the Immaterial Gurl mini range.....

Considering it's summer right now in Australia this is one HOT colour, great for both feet and hands!

I applied only 2 coats of colour and one top coat.

I have worn this for a week so far and NO CHIPS!!!EXCELLENT! :D

The reasons why I don't need more polish!

Pretty self explanatory! ;p

BLOOM:Target Collections

THE "GERMANY" COLLECTION

THE "USA" COLLECTION

THE "ITALY" COLLECTION

THE "AUSTRALIA" COLLECTION

THE "CHINA" COLLECTION

THE "BAHAMAS" COLLECTION

These new nail polish collections will be released tomorrow and i am SO excited but my wallet and my husband aren't too excited! :S

I have way too many polishes already but i just can't help myself! So many pretty colours and @ $14.95 each they are a great bargain!

IMATS TICKETS HAVE ARRIVED!!!

I've got mine....... have you got yours????? :D

IMATS SYDNEY EXHIBITOR LIST

IMATS have posted on their facebook page SOME of the exhibitors they have booked so far....

MAC WILL BE THERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D

The countdown is ON!!!! WOOT!


**EXHIBITOR LIST**
ACMUSE
Artistry of Makeup Academy
Art & Tech College
Atelier Makeup
Ben Nye
Crown Brush
Designer Makeup Tools
Encore Beauty
Evolve Makeup
Gorgeous Cosmetics
Kryolan
Lashes on Line
M.A.C. (Educational Sponsor)
Make-Up Artist magazine
Make Up Business
Make Up Effects Group
Making Faces
Makeup Foundation
Media Makeup Academy featuring Make Up For Ever
Mehron
Naked Cosmetics
Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics
Pacific Trade Group
Rowe Trading
Royal Brush
SHDC
Smooth-On
Ultimate Brush Roll
Yaby Cosmetics

Photoshoot! Courtesy of Cherish Photgraphics

Hey guys!!!

Here are photos from a recent photo shoot i did with Cherish Photographics about a month ago and I am SO happy with them. This is my first major shoot since graduating, I have heaps to improve on but over all i am quite happy with how these turned out! ESPECIALLY the red lips ones, considering lips were always my worry!!!

http://www.cherishphotographics.com.au/

OCC Cosmetics Lip Tar

just another quick one!!! OCC have released new Lip Tar colours!!!! They are REALLY REALLY PRETTY!!

They retail for $12.50 USD

IMATS

i have BOOKED my tickets and travel plans for IMATS Sydney!!! The FIRST show in Australia!!! SO EXCITED!!! Only 50 days to go!!! BUT you better buy tickets before 5th of August otherwise the price will go up!!!

Designers for Target

I got an email today from Target.........

Bloom are releasing nail polishes, 70 different shades!!! I think i will be broke this Oct! ;p

FINAL EVALUATION OF PACKAGE

So,i finall went through EVERYTHING that i got sent from Melinda and all in all it wasn't too bad, although i found 22 fakes within the pigments! I compared them against my originals and also researched some stuff on the net andthese ones were MEGA dodgy.

They didn't have the "Coltainer" or the numbers on the bottom of the jars, they also had dodgy printing, lids (with really bad edges, not sitting flush with the jar) and the stickers and boxes were pretty dodgy. Some of them smelt REALLY bad!!! I didn't even want to touch it.

I have sent Sharon an email and hopefully this gets sorted out!

All in all not a bad ending to this story, let me know how you all went!

MAC Eyeshadow Pots.

First of all i would like to say a HUGE thanks for the support everyone showed me while this whole saga was going on and for those of you who still have no money to show and fake products I send my thoughts and prayers to you! If i can help you in anyway PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE contact me.

Fortunately, I recieved 100% REAL MAC stuff!!! BUT the negative was that i didn't get what i ordered, but I learnt a lesson from all of this and i will NEVER buy things off the net again.....
(UPDATE 15/07/09 - on further inspection some are fake and some are real. i will be sending back the fake ones OR holding onto them until authorities contact me back.)

"Sharon" i hope you can battle this out and get your money back. I am sorry if i ever sounded rude but i was just so angry over this whole situation! Let me know if i can help you too!



This is the link I used to identify my MAC Pigments:

http://www.specktra.net/forum/f257/identifying-fake-mac-pigments-guide-photos-69309/

Everything is in check, even with th bottom of the pigment jar (although my camera is not very good! The "Coltainer" is there onthe bottom as well as the numbers

The "MAC" logo has a shadow underneath from the flash! So don't worry it still looks right!

MAC Eyeshadow:

http://community.livejournal.com/uk_makeup/6330.html




As I said VERY happy with my end result considering the stories that i heard!!!! I am just sad that others didn't get the same outcome.

Thanks again!!!! :D