Y?Makeup Artistry by YaYa Brown

Me & My Best Friend “The Winged-Out Eyeliner”

Hello Beauties

Whenever Im getting ready for my day & I find myself debating on what look Im going to do for the day…I always call on my best friend “The Winged-Out Eyeliner”. It is definitely one of those makeup looks that everyone loves, but many have troubles doing it. Often people ask, “YaYa how can I do a winged-out eyeliner without having to do it a million times.” Well beauties seek no Im going to give you all a few winged-out eyeliner tips….

The Winged-Out Eyeliner Tips

• The most important things are placement and direction, so take your time. I recommend that you use a light eye pencil to create a sketch of how you would like your wings to look. This makes it easy for you to make any corrections by using a Q-tip to erase any mistakes that you may make. Your line should start out as thin as possible and grow thicker and thicker towards the outer corner of your eye. 
• Now that you have sketched out your wing pattern step away from the mirror just for a few brief minutes then you should be able to tell if your wings look similar on both sides. You should be able to tell if your wings are similar. Now if your wings aren’t looking perfect then I have the perfect little trick that I learned from a fellow makeup artist. When you cant get the perfect wings, trace a business card…..Yes that works.   
• Once you have sketched your wings line you will then use a liquid liner to trace your sketch…Now how far or how thick your wings are really depend on your eye/face shape & even your personality…..
• To get your angle right, Angela suggests you use a pencil to measure the diagonal between the outer corner of your nose and the outer corner of your eye. The slope of the pencil at your outer eye corner will be approximately the right angle for your wings. Then use water and a thin, angled brush to apply a lighter shadow along the lash line for maximum impact. You can also add lashes for a sexy dramatic look.

I enjoy my job so much so that I often have repeat clients…..I have worked with fashion model Rebekkah G on several shoots as she builds her portfolio. We have worked with several photographers but this particular shoot was very fun because we partnered up with Buford Photographer Glen Dykstra….

Here are the images from the shoot I hope you all enjoy :)

Model: Rebekkah G  

Makeup & Hair: Yeamah YaYa Brown of Y?Makeup Artistry

Photographer: Glen Dykstra

As a makeup artist there are often times when Im out shopping and I spot someone that I am interested in working with. 2 weeks ago photographer Kim Ross & I were in Walmart (Yes I said Walmart) & we saw this slim built easy on the eyes bubbly college student named Brooke…We both decided to flag her down & see if she had ever thought about modeling. To our surprise she was interested in modeling just didn’t know where to begin. So in the aisle of Walmart somewhere between the food section & clothing department we exchanged information. 

Early Thursday morning Brooke arrived for hair & makeup….I took my time styling her hair & doing her makeup because I was going to turn “The Girl from Walmart” into a model…….Well you be the judge. Here Brooke’s before & after pics….

BROOKE BEFORE

BROOKE AFTER

Hey Beauties,

This season is definitely the season of the “Famous Red Lip”. No need to fear I myself was also one of those females who feared the “Famous Red Lip”. I realized my biggest problem was that I was using the wrong shade for my skin tone temperature. So Beauties there is no need to fear I’m going to help you become best friends with the “Famous Red Lip”. Today’s blog is solely devoted to helping my Beauties accomplish the “Famous Red Lip”.

Today we going to find the right shade based upon your skin tone.

If your already know your skins undertones temperature, then you can skip ahead. if not, its time to find yours.

Finding Your Skin Tone Temperature

• Flip your arm over so you have a good view of the underside of the forearm. You have to make sure you are in a good lighted area, personally I recommend using the daylight. 
• Now look at the color of your skin. If you see undertones of yellow or orange then you are what we call a warm tone. If your undertones are pink or blue then you are what we call cool tone. This applies to all women of various ethnicities 
• Now if you are still unsure of what your skin temperature maybe, then take a look at the veins running along your arm. All warm tone Beauties will have a green tint to their veins & all the cool tone Beauties will have a very blue, almost purple like veins.

Warm or Cool we have now determined your skin tone temperature & now its time we find the right shade of redlipstick.

Just like your skin tone REDS are divided into two basic categories: 

• Cool blue-based shades (such as cranberry or wine). Blue-based reds flatter women with pinker, rosier skin tone.

• Warm orange-based shades (such as brick red). These reds are more appropriate for women whose skin has golden, peach or tan tones.

Beauties if your complexion has undertones of pink, violet or blue, you have a cool complexion. its important that your makeup colors should have similar undertones. Like colors with undertones that are warm (yellow) will be less becoming for your complexion.

Also if you have a cool complexion, choose cooler reds like a true red or a pinkish red. You need to lean towards the reds with a blue or pink base. If you have a warm complexion, choose warmer reds with a brown base, like a brick or rusty red.

I figure I could help my beauties narrow down their search even more, here are some other ways to help you find you proper shade: 

For dark beige and bronze skin:

Hey Beauties,

I worked on a shoot for the artist/song writer Madia Logan. She is currently in the studio working on her third independent album entitled “Love Madia”, all the music on this upcoming album are going to be a collection of letters sealed with her famous signature “Love Madia”. 

Photographer/Graphic Designer  Sean Webb was working on the promotional pictures and media kit & I supplied the makeup for the shoot. We set up the perfect atmosphere that captured the true essence of who Madia is an artist. This shoot was very important to Madia because this was her first shoot since she became natural. I worked with Madia a couple of year ago on her first  album, so I was prepared to help create her look. Her complexion is caramel & I must say her skin is smooth and blemish free.

THE SHOOT

Photographer Sean Webb & Artist Madia. 

The Final Edited Images 

Hi Everyone

So I thought I share with you some of the different shoots I have been blessed to to work on….One of my favorite shoots took place last year in October. It was a very exciting day for me because I had the chance to work with one of Atlanta’s most sought out photographers Mr Jeno. Believe me when I say social networking is a great thing. I follow Mr Jeno on twitter & I have always been captivated by his work. So I took to twitter, tweeted Mr Jeno in hopes that he would respond, & by my surprise he did.

When I saw Mr Jeno’s port, I honestly that thought all images where shot on location…..By my surprise all of his amazing work is shot in the comfort of his own home in the living room….Yes I was shocked….He later explained to me that he is an artist more so then a photographer & he has worked with Photoshop for about 10yrs….You can view more of his work on his website www.mrjeno.com

Below are the images I did with Mr Jeno. I was very honored to have my sister form another mother Rebekkah Garrett as my beauty model….

THE PHOTO SHOOT IMAGES

FACE

• -Airbrush foundation Tan #7
• -Coastal Scents Concealer 10 Shades Camouflage Palette

EYES

• -Urban Decay Primer Potion
• -Ben Nye Tattoo Cover Concealer (To hide natural Eyebrow Arch)
• -NYX Nude Eyeshadow (as Eyebrow Highlighter)
• -NYX Jazzy Pink Eyeshadow (Eyelid)
• -NYX Luxor mixed w/ Deep Purple Eyeshadow (Extended Eyelid)
• -Cover Girl Lash Extend Mascara (Eyelashes)
• -Individual Eyelashes (Water line Area)

LIPS

• -NYX Lipstick in Louisiana