Lifestyle Photo Shoot

So yesterday I was granted the chance to do yet another photo shoot. This time the theme was lifestyle. The model was a very beautiful young woman; the photographer was as well. It was a pleasure working with them. I can not wait to get my hands on the professional pictures. 

For the first look we were going for something nice and clean. I went a little heavy on the blush and created a pink lip to keep in neutral and chic.  For her eyes I went really simple. When you think of lifestyle its really everyday life. So I just accentuated what she already had.

 

 For the second and last look. The photographer wanted a gray eye and bold lip. She I chose this gray shadow and I added a little black to the outer V area and some black liner to the top and bottom lash line to give some added drama. The red lips speaks for itself.

 

I really hope that you guys and girls enjoy these photos. Stay tuned to my portfolio for the professional pictures!

-Jen

Makeup & Beauty Haul

 So here are the products that I recently hauled and showcased on my youtube channel, Pinchofpretty. The video was rushed and I wasnt able to show all of the lipsticks like I wanted to, so I decided to create a blog post. I omitted the swatches because it would make this blog post very picture heavy and I didn't want that. Enjoy. See you next time until the Lord comes....

Its A Photo Shoot!

 Here are the professional images from my most recent photo shoot. I was given the chance to create any kind of looks that I desired. I chose to go with a very earthy and neutural face for the first look. Using her head piece and other accessories as a focal point, I wanted to compliment them and add tad bit of glamour. So, I decided to use a gorgeous pastel beige on the lid. The photos above are truly my favorite.

 

I attempted to create a pin up look. I like the makeup here but I notice the concealer wasn't blended well.  I would have loved to contour her crease more precisely and with a darker shade. I also wish the shot was closer, to really focus on the makeup. I will redo this look another time with a different model, after more practice.

 

Lastly, this photo above is a great one as well. It does not completely emphasize the color and drama to the eyes. Yet, it gives a peek of what was created and it is essentially a great image as well. 

I have discovered that not all photo shoots will be perfect. Especially not at this stage in my career. However, I use images that I am not too fond of as a tool. When I see certain things (within the makeup) that I am not happy with or feel I "coulda, shoulda, woulda"; I use that information and grow. When I see mistakes or flaws, I remember them. I practice at becoming better at that technique or skill. And I remind myself at the next photo shoot to be better than the last.

Sultry Traditional Smokey Eye

So here are the pictures that I was referring to on YouTube. After editing this tutorial the color was lost. So hopefully you can enjoy these pictures and get a true gist of the lipstick I was sporting in the video.

-Jen

**********Products Used **********

Face

Loreal Magic Perfecting Base
BH Cosmetics Camo Concealer Palette
MAC Studio Fix, NW45
Covergirl Loose Powder, Translucent Honey
Black Radiance Baked Blush, Toasted Almond
ELF Health Glow Bronzer, Warm Tan

Eyes

ELF Eyelid Primer
LA Colors Jumbo Pencil, Black
Wet N Wild 8 Pan Eyeshadow Palette, Drinking A Glass of Shine
Jordana Glitter Eyeliner
Wet N Wild Eyeliner Pencil, Black
Covergirl Lashblast Mascara
La Charme Lashes, #203

Lips

Fregie Center Stage Collection Lipstick, V.I.Pink

MAC Deeply Adored Dupe

 

 Deeply Adored is a lipstick that launched in the Marylin Monroe Collection from MAC. Its a limited edition,  medium-dark brown-toned red. It is opaque and has a matte finish. 

Rimmel London's lipstick from the Kate Moss line in #11 is a great dupe. They are exactly the same shade but the finish is sort of semi-matte. It is more creamier than the MAC lipstick but is still long lasting.