Happy Valentine's! Guest Makeup Post

The gorgeous and bubbly Nagela of Silver Lining Events graciously asked me to create a Valentine's makeup look as a guest on her blog. So hop on over to see what I created. Thanks Nagela!!

Cheery, Cherry Lips

Is Blondie trying to tell me something??

Eyes: Lorac shadow, Ulta eggplant liquid liner | Lips: Illamasqua in Box | Cheeks: Revlon cream blush in Berry Flirtatious

This lipstick is my VERY FIRST Illamasqua product to own and I am in adoration. It's the first color I picked up, and when I saw it's named after Alex Box (ohmygoshimgushing) I knew we were meant for each other.

I wore this to work and felt very grown up. It's good to look in the mirror and feel beautiful, no? You simply need to ooze confidence and everything else (generally) falls into place.

Enjoying life,

Molls

Photo Shoot World

Can I admit something? Most of the time I day dream in what I call "photo shoot world". I see a color, a fierce makeup look, a cunning tea cup, a well cut glove, darling vintage item, avant garde hairstyle, dainty flower bouquet, or dark wooden floor and my mind instantly creates a photo shoot around that item.  Mind you I do it with people too so watch out, I might be mentally styling you into one of the shoots. 

Since it's my passion, I assumed this was an excellent choice for a career. Right? Do what you love is what "they" say. (Who are "they"? Elizabethtown anyone?)

Hence I am creating photo shoots for my portfolio. I have a stunning model and best friend, Abby, who happens to be my sister as well (Not biological, but since when did that matter? We're family). I had no idea how skilled she was until this shoot. She blew my mind! Then bring on the photographer, Mallory, who is such a visionary and eats creativity for breakfast. She is a winner in my book. Aka she's a killer photographer. I get stinkin' stoked when we find time to collaborate. 

Ladies and gentlemen, I present:

SAG Awards 2012

The 18th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards was tonight and I decided to announce my favorite looks of the night. Because I know you're all dying to know my opinion.

In no particular order (images courtesy imdb):

Emma Stone in Alexander McQueen

Judy Greer in Collette Dinnigan

Viola Davis in Marchesa

Kristin Wiig in Balenciaga 

Emily Blunt in Oscar de la Renta

Tilda Swinton in Lanvin. 

Amber Heard in Zac Posen. Her hair rocks!



 Favorite Hair and Makeup:

Dianna Agron. Hair and makeup is tres chic.



Rose Byrne in Elie Saab. Love her bob and her jumpsuit. Quite posh!

Lea Michelle's hair looked radiant

Paz Vega. Love her hair and her overall look.

Ellie Kemper's smile looked so genuine. She's adorable.

Melissa McCarthy. Hair and makeup-gorgeous!

Other honorable mentions go to Sophia Vergara, Michelle Williams, Julie Bowen, and Ashley Simpson.

Which did you like best?

Molls

Night Time Makeup Shoot

The lovely and talented Bri and I got together for an indoor night shoot last week and boy, was it splendid! Bri is one of my oldest and closet friends and I adore creating art with her. She often doesn't give herself enough credit in the talent department so I'll do it for her...Ladies and Gents, someday you will hear her name and it will be synonymous with the likes of Annie Leibovitz, Tim Walker, Nick Knight, and Patrick Demarchelier. (Sorry Bri, I only know fashion photographers).

If you're interested in the photography elements of the shoot, head over to Bri's post about the shoot.


These next shots (images 1 and 3) are from a "shoot" we did in tenth grade (See? We've always been dabbling in our fields :). The 2nd and 4th images are our recreation of them. I think it's fascinating to see how much I've changed.

Is it possible to be TOO passionate? I think not. I have passion for shoots flowing out my ears :). That made more sense in my head. Anyway.

Until next time,

Molls

Revisiting the 60's

I love all things 60's, especially the makeup. It's dramatic, eye-popping, and f-u-n.  This style was inspired by a host of looks I have seen but I drew most inspiration from this picture:

I was especially drawn to the two long, black eyeliner wings with white liner drawn between for more definition. My camera did not pick up the white liner on my *very* fair face but, trust me, twas there indeed! And since my mood dictates my look EVERY DAY, I topped my face off with fuchsia lipstick.

There you have it!

I'm pretty stoked about my next post because it involves night photography, my dahling (Purposely spelled it that way!) friend Bri (a stellar photographer), and makeup. Also because, simply put, it's swell.

Later tater!

Molls

Makeup For a Splendid Day

I had just enough time before I left for work to snap some shots of this look. I was in the mood for a darker lid and nude lips, that's when I feel most like Mollie. I don't know if if was the makeup but the rest of that day was absolutely splendid (hence the title).  Actually it was God's tremendous blessing over me. He is good indeed. This is a season of blessing! (I styled my hair right after this-can't sell wedding gowns looking frazzled!)

I created the eye using the Lorac evening palette I received for Christmas. I mixed a gray with red wine color and topped it off with my Sephora waterproof kohl eyeliner in brown and black. (Black on top, and a mix of the brown and black on the bottom lid). The lips are Buxom's Big and Healthy Lipstick in Sydney. I bought NARS illuminator in Copacabana this week and I adore it. Though I love my fair skin, the winter shade can get very dull and this gives the perfect amount of shimmer. I like that it brightens my face without looking like I rolled in glitter. It's a grand item to own!

Have a swell week!

Molls