Y?Makeup Artistry by YaYa Brown

Hi Beauties,

I have found a new love affair with Purple Lipstick….Yes I have finally admitted to it I have been rocking purple lips…lol….Purple is a color that looks good on just about everybody and can be paired with almost any look from a simple eye to a smoky one.  As a makeup artist I wear alot of black so my wardrobe lacks alot of color.  I always try to spruce my look up with my makeup & now purple has found its way on my lips. I think it’s a cool way to initiate yourself into wearing color as it makes a bold statement, but is “safer” than other brighter lip colors.

Here is a camera phone pic of my “Purple Lips” Yes Im Rocking Them & You Should To

Beauties Be Bold & Try A Purple Lip Shade………Send me a picture to my email (ymakeup.yayabrown@gmail.com) of you rocking your purple lip & I will share it on my my blog

Shades of  Purples I Recommend:
Covergirl Queen Collection Lip Perfection Lipstick in Divine
MAC Up the Amp Lipstick
Black Radiance Perfect Tone Lip Color in #5004 Purple Passion
Black Radiance Perfect Tone Lip Color in #5003 Garnet
Black Radiance Perfect Tone Lip Color in #5028 Vivacious Violet
Black Radiance Perfect Tone Lip Color in in #5036 Go Girl Grape
Dior Rouge Dior Lip Colour in #786 Mysterious Mauve
Make Up For Ever Rouge Artist Intense in #15 Pearly Violet

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

Mascara

Mascara’s sole purpose is to make eyelashes look darker, thicker and longer. Mascara helps to make light haired girls lashes look dark, short eyelashes look long and lushes, and thin lashes look thick and beautiful. There is a right way and a wrong way to apply mascara. By applying mascara the right way, you can avoid fringed and goopy lashes and smudges underneath your eyes. When applying mascara the proper way, start from the bases of your lashes and make your way out to the edges of the lashes. Always apply mascara to the top lashes, but only put mascara on the bottom lashes for a heavier, more dramatic look. Remember, if you apply mascara to the bottom lashes, you will be more prone to getting smudges underneath your eyes. Always hold the mascara with the wand parallel to your lashes. This will help to make sure the mascara gets applied in just the right place. Put on one coat of mascara if you want a subtle look or put on two or three coats for a more dramatic look. If you want a classic look apply black or brown mascara, but if you are feeling more daring apply blue or another bright colored mascara. Mascara is designed to make girls feel more confident and pretty. Applying mascara correctly can make you more confident and beautiful too! 

Mascara Tips

1. Wait until the mascara on the upper lashes dries before putting mascara on the lower lashes.
2. Clean your mascara wands regularly. It will help the mascara go on smoother and will help eliminate bacteria.
3. Make sure to have a tissue or a cotton ball near by to touch up any smudges in a hurry.
4. Use a mascara comb or toothbrush to help separate and define lashes after mascara is applied.
5. Don’t forget to wash your mascara off at the end of the day. Take it off with Vaseline or eye makeup remover. Just washing your face won’t get all the mascara off.
6. Always wear waterproof mascara. You never know when you might find yourself in a watery situation!
7. For a fun change from your everyday routine, wear blue mascara. Or don’t wear any at all and just play up your eyeshadow and eyeliner.
8. Never apply too many coats. It will just look gloppy and appear as if you are trying entirely too hard.
9. Remember the main point of mascara is to make your eyelashes look fuller and longer, naturally. Don’t go over overboard.
10. Teens should not wear black mascara until at least age14. Experiment with clear and brown mascara before then.

Hello beauties….So I have been experimenting with natural beauty products only to learn that little items for the grocery store work so much better then all these expensive lip balms or glosses that I purchase. My favorite homemade gloss happens to be the Cranberry Honey Lip Gloss. Just imagine having soft and smooth lips. The Cranberry Honey Lips Gloss is natural and organic & it also gives you a finished look with a slash of color.
Lipsticks & lip gloss are always a girls first love, yes even before we are introduced to diamonds. Speaking for myself, I always want to look great and beautiful, but alot of women dont know that most of the products we use are rich in impurities. Because of those reasons I have been learning how to make little make simple beauty products.  My first attempt to make a natural beauty product was the Cranberry Honey Lip Gloss. This homemade gloss will add blossom to your lips with its natural ingredients will also add moisture that will keep your lips healthy.
The thing I love most about this gloss is it will add a hint of color of your lips along with natural antioxidants. Besides being organic and pure, this gloss has a great flavor, which makes your lips very kissable. I figure using this gloss can and will free you free from eating those harmful products most glosses have in them. 

So it is not hard to make this gloss at home. Below is the recipe for making a perfect homemade Cranberry Honey Lip Gloss is as follow:
Ingredients for Homemade Cranberry Honey Lip Gloss:Following are the ingredients needed for delicious cranberry lip gloss:1 tablespoon of sweet almond oil
10 fresh cranberries
1 teaspoon of honey
1 drop of vitamin E oil
Method:Put all the ingredients in a microwave-safe bowl and mix well. Place the cranberry lip gloss ingredients in microwave for two minutes or until the mixture just begins to boil.
Stir the mixture and gently crush the cranberries.
Put the cranberry lip gloss mixture aside to let it cool for five minutes and then strain it through a fine sleve to remove all the fruit pieces.
Mix well again and let the mixture to cool completely.
After the cranberry lip gloss mixture gets cool, pour into a small portable plastic or tin container.
Use this wonderful homemade cranberry lip gloss by spreading a small amount onto your lips.