Tuesday, December 29, 2009

MIA!! & HAPPY NEW YEAR!


First off I wanted to say sorry guys, I've been MIA! I've been buzy working on business since this is our most busiest time of the year. Most of you know I own a graphic design business with my Tulio. Anyway, with the holiday and work, I haven't had much time for anything. But look out, I will be posting hopefully this week, if not Saturday for sure.

Thank you for all those who have stopped by, please let me know if you have any questions! SAVE me on twitter so you can reach me faster!

I want to thank everyone who has supported me, and my blog and what I do with my love of makeup. It really means a lot to me knowing such great people I've met, from all over. I have this huge opportunity to meet people from all over that most people couldn't dream of doing. I have met talented men and women in this field and appreciate all of you.

I just wanted to let you know that, in 2010, let's all breathe a lil easier, don't sweat the small stuff and just LIVE! LIVE our own lives, and not worry about others..focus on the positive and never let anyone bring you down. This is your life... it's yours.. forget about the people who don't support you.. just know I do! Whatever you love to do, keep doing it..Happy New Years and may all your dreams be possible this new year.

<3 Happy NEW YEAR!
Alejandra aka Queenbmakeup


this is so cute! reminds me of my CAT "Chango" (Monkey in spanish).. not that he drinks champagne lmao...

Tuesday, December 22, 2009

Sunday, December 20, 2009

Holiday Party look featuring Brenda & I





First of all, isn't my friend beautiful!! Uhhh can you say jealous much? lol her skin is flawless, I had to use no liquid foundation, just concealer, and a buff of powder. AND her brows! sooo nice! But ughhh.. good genes help! You should see her mother! she looks like 30 years old! I was fortunate to get long lashes but pores of comet holes lmao!! anyway...

As you all know, I do schedule appointments for makeup jobs for all types of events. My girl friend Brenda was going to a Holiday party for her work and wanted to look extra special.

She bought this dress ( But her's was sleeveless) from Torrid. It was so cute! So I wanted to pair of a hot Magenta lip to stick out from the black and white. I wanted to do more of a pink bright lip, then a red lip. I figured many girls would be doing a red lip, but I still wanted her to stand out. I still gave her the option to try both, but in the end we both knew the hot magenta lip was it! I also didn't want her to apply the lipstick (I'm wearing below) till she got there. I like to have my clients have a fresh lip, if they can when they show up to the event. So that's why we don't have a picture of her in the hot lip. I did the same look that day so I could have a try and fell in love with the colors I used on her.I also did her eyeshadow a light color to focus more on the hot lip.

I hope you enjoy and if you have any questions or booking hit me up at queenbmakeup@gmail.com


What I used:
Urban Decay Primer
Heavenly Naturals pigment in "Vanilla Crush" (brow highlight)
Heavenly Naturals pigment in "Fairy Wings" (tear ducts)
Heavenly Naturals pigment in "Posh" (lid)
Heavenly Naturals pigment in "Intuition" (middle of lid)<--gorgeous!!
Heavenly Naturals pigment in "Pure Bliss" (Crease softly blended into vanilla crush)
NARS eyeshadow in "Surabaya II" (crease over Pure Bliss & lower lashline)
NARS eyeshadow in "Galapagos" (patted on top of everything in the outer V)
NYC liquid eyeliner in "black" (lid)
Urban Decay 24/7 liner in "Bourbon" (waterline)

Cheeks/Face:
Bare Essentials "Clear Radiance" (Cheek Highlight) <--- gorgeous!
Heavenly Naturals blush in "Blushing #10" (blush)
MAC bronzing powder in "Refined Golden" (Contour/ whole face)
Revlon Beyond Natural concealer & highlighter in "Light/Medium"(face, needed concealing areas) <--- a must have I love this and use it everyday! Motives concealer in "Light" (under eye) <--for that airbrushed look!! Prestige Perfectly Matte Translucent Powder in "pp-07A Honey" (buffed in with a kabuki) Motives 10 years younger setting spray (over all face)
Lips:
BRENDA-
Miliani lipgloss (she's not sure since it rubbed off but any light pink will do) I recommend "Glitz and Glam" by Milani ..that would be beautiful.

My Lips-
Prestige lipstick in "Paradise"
NYX lipgloss in "Gold Pink"

To purchase Heavenly Naturals please visit:
http://www.heavenlynaturalbeauty.com/
or

http://www.etsy.com/shop/HeavenlyNaturals







Few more days of SHOPPING!!

Click the banners to visit Ulta.com for huge savings girls!! Get more for less is what I say! I thought I would pass this info on to you.

Wednesday, December 16, 2009

1 Eyeshadow & 2 Lipstick choices (Holiday Green)



I wanted to give the option for a two for one look, for those who want to feel bold but still in season for the holiday. I paired the look with two lip choices for you to grab inspiration from. If you want to go red for a bold, glamourous holiday look or nude for a hot & sexy eye grabbing look. You don't always have to use the same items I do, just come up with whatever makes you happy! I hope you like!

Eyes:

Heavenly Naturals eye primer
NYX eye pencil in "Black Bean" (all over lid blended into crease)
Heavenly Naturals pigment in "Sea Dragon" (lid & lower lashline)
Heavenly Naturals pigment in "Fairytale" (Crease)
Heavenly Naturals pigment in "Lucky" (under brow highlight)
Heavenly Naturals pigment in "Vanilla Crush" (brow highlight)
Heavenly Naturals pigment in Heavenly Naturals pigment in "DreamGirl" (top lashline)
Urban Decay 24/7 liner in "Zero" (waterline)

Cheeks:
Heavenly Naturals blush in "Blushin' 13"

Lips:
-- (Red) Sally Hansen lip lacquer in "#70 Poppy"
-- (Nude) Mac lip liner in "Strip Down"
Heavenly Naturals lip gloss (upcoming color!! stay tuned!)
Revlon lip gloss in "Gold Bling"

To purchase Heavenly Naturals please visit:
http://www.heavenlynaturalbeauty.com/
or

http://www.etsy.com/shop/HeavenlyNaturals

Loreal Hip Duo & Urban Decay (Olive Greens & Golds)



I hope everyone is having a good week thus far! I'll be updating a lot this week, and hopefully have some more Holiday looks going. Please feel free to comment, and leave any requests!

Anyway, I hope you guys like this look. I really enjoy Loreal Hip Duo's a lot. They are very cheap (Target $5.50) for two very pigmented eyeshadows. I stand by these suckers. I have a lot of them and will be posting a blue/green look soon using a new holiday one!


What I Used:
Base:
Heavenly Naturals eye primer

Eyes:
Loreal Hip Duo in "Riotous"
---(Lime/Olive-ish Green in lid & mirrored on lower lashline)
---(Deeper Oliveish lol on outer crease & lower lashline)
Urban Decay eyeshadow in "Sellout" (Brow highlight)
Urban Decay eyeshadow in "Half Baked" (middle of lid pressed lightly over olive green on lid)
Urban Decay eyeshadow in "Twiced Baked" (to darken crease but u don't need to add)
Prestige eye liner in "Sage" (Waterline)
LA COLORS liquid eyeliner in "Brown" (lid)

Cheeks:
Heavenly Naturals blush in 'Blushin' 13"

Lips:
Revlon lip gloss in "Coral Glow"



Tuesday, December 15, 2009

Holiday Great Values (Ulta Savings!)


Check out the coupons and great values below!! All banners are clickable to site.

There are some great things on sale, free samples, and tons of savings at Ulta stores or Ulta.com. I love shopping from Ulta because they always having free items with your purchase. From drugstore to higher end make up companies, you are always getting a deal. I go to get my Revlon Colorstay there because, they always have "Revlon buy 1 get 1 free" sales. I love that, because I tend to buy my brushes at the same time. Revlon brushes are a great product as well!! I use them more than my MAC brushes!

I hope you can use this info to find some nice affordable items for your favorite make up lover. I'm sure you'll find something you love! <3

Anyway, I just wanted to pass on this info to you guys! Let me know what you are getting for the holidays!



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Teal w/ Purples (Exposed Organics)


I hope everyone's weekend was great! We had a wonderful weekend, catching up on sales, finding gifts and running errands. We picked up some donuts this weekend. We had some milk with the donuts, and sat by our Christmas tree as a family. It was really nice and relaxing to take in some nice family time around the tree. I looove the smells of Christmas!

What I Used:
Eyes-
Heavenly Naturals eye primer

Exposed Organics in "Angel" (mixed w/ Serayge tear ducts & mirrored on lower lashline)
Exposed Organics in "Serayge" (middle of lid & mirrored on lower lashline)
Exposed Organics in "Nymph" (under brow highlight mixed into crease)
Urban Decay eyeshadow in "Twice Baked" (crease)
Urban Decay eyeshadow in "Sellout" (brow highlight)
NYC liquid liner in "Black (lid)
Urban Decay 24-7 liner in "Covet" (waterline & lower lashline to smudge out)

cheeks-

MAC blush in "Eversun"

lips-
Sally Hansen lip lacquer in "Ginger 20"
Motives lip pencil in "Tender"


To purchase Exposed Organics please visit: http://www.exposedorganics.com/

To subscribe to her twitter at:
Exposedorganics

Heavenly Naturals (Tulips inspired)


The other day Tulio, my mom and I were having dinner while watching a program on kteh. It was a beautiful documentary on Tulips. I know it sounds weird, but the history of the Tulip is quite remarkable. Anyway, during the show they showed various beautiful Tulips, and one was Lavender, Purples, and a deep plum color. Tulio said I had to try it out. I went straight to my Heavenly Naturals and this is what I came up with! I hope you like!

Eyes:
Heavenly Naturals eye primer
Heavenly Naturals pigment in "Adoration" (lid)

Heavenly Naturals pigment in "Loyalty" (Crease & applied over Wine eyeliner on lid)

Heavenly Naturals pigment in "Enchantress"
(to darken crease & lower lashline)
Heavenly Naturals pigment in "Demure" (brow highlight)
Leishi pigment in "white/purple duo tone" (tear ducts)
Jane liner in "Wine" (lid)
Urban Decay 24/7 liner in "Lust" (waterline)


Cheeks:

Heavenly Naturals blush in "Blushin' 10"

Lips:
NYX lipstick in "Thalia"

Sally Hansen lip lacquer in "Orchid"




To purchase Heavenly Naturals please visit:
http://www.heavenlynaturalbeauty.com/
or
http://www.etsy.com/shop/HeavenlyNaturals

Sunday, December 13, 2009

Heavenly Natural Review feat. Deannario!

Deannario from youtube hit me up letting me know she had a new video out. I went to check it out to see her new review on Heavenly Naturals. I wanted to post this and show you, it's not just me who loves Rene's make up!

I have been a Heavenly Naturals fan since I first purchased a year and a half ago, and honestly (wearing some now lol) I can say her pigments are by far the best, most original, affordable, vibrant mineral company ever! lol well that's just my opinion.

If you don't believe me, check out this wonderful review, and check out the talented Deannario. Her looks are amazing, and something you need to see! Subscribe to her now!



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To subscribe to her twitter: http://www.twitter.com/deannario

Thursday, December 10, 2009

Christmas Tutorial feat. Momma G!! (Recreation)





Momma G aka Angeec03 from Youtube asked the other day if she could do a tutorial based on a look I did recently for a Christmas inspired look. Her looks are always amazing, and her blending is awesome!

I was so honored to have her do it, since I've been her fan & subscriber since she started doing Youtube tutorials. She is talented and has a beautiful family. I love her more for showing that side of her as well, and she keeps it honest which is thumbs up for me! I also like the fact she uses all types of products, and not just sticks to higher end items. I suggest you check her out if you didn't, she is also a Bay Area native just like me!


Please check out the video below and let me know your comments!






To subscribe to her youtube channel go here: http://www.youtube.com/user/angeec03
To see her tweets go here: http://twitter.com/angeec03



The look she got inspiration from:To see what I used go here: Christmas Inspired Look

Tuesday, December 8, 2009

Ohuneymama from Twitter (Exposed Organics)


As in my previous entry I noted both of my girlfriends @queenbchronicle and pictured here @ohuneymama came to my house on Saturday. I was so lucky to have two such willing participants! lmao.. Anyway, I love how this came out. I can't get over how beautiful Serayge really is. My girl looked beautiful and her eyeshadow was poppin! I paired with some browns & golds and this is what I came up with. I hope you enjoy!

What I Used:
Eyes-
Heavenly Naturals eye primer

Exposed Organics in "Angel" (mixed w/ Serayge tear ducts & mirrored on lower lashline)
Exposed Organics in "Serayge" (middle of lid, foiled with Nectar)
Urban Decay eyeshadow in "Jinx" (corner of lid next to Serayge)
Urban Decay eyeshadow in "YDK" (crease)
Urban Decay eyeshadow in "Mushroom" (Outer corner to darken crease & outer corner lower lashline)
NYC liquid liner in "Black (lid)
Urban Decay 24-7 liner in "Zero" (waterline & lower lashline to smudge out)

cheeks-
MAC blush in "Eversun"


lips-

Sally Hansen lip lacquer in "Ginger 20"
Motives lip pencil in "Tender"



To purchase Exposed Organics please visit: http://www.exposedorganics.com/

To subscribe to her twitter at:
Exposedorganics

Subscribe to Queenbchronicle via twitter here: @ohuneymama

QueenBChronicles (Exposed Organics)


Here is my girl aka @queenbchronicle on twitter. My friend other friend @ohuneymama and @queenbchronicle came to my house on Saturday to just hang out and discuss some upcoming things for the holidays.

I said to them "hey.. I got new make-up.. Can I try it on ya?" lmao they both were down! I always like doing make-up on others and so glad they were up for it. I wanted to use Marci a gorgeous bright orange & also foil it with the "Nectar"
. I think this is a beautiful fall look, and my friend looks amazing! Please let me know your thoughts!

What I Used:
Eyes-
Heavenly Naturals eye primer

Exposed Organics in "Angel" (tear ducts & mirrored on lower lashline)
Exposed Organics in "Marci" (middle of lid, foiled with Nectar)
Urban Decay eyeshadow in "YDK" (crease)
Urban Decay eyeshadow in "Mushroom" (Outer corner to darken crease & outer corner lower lashline)
Urban Decay eyeshadow in "Twiced Baked" (over Mushroom only in outer corner)
NYX eyeshadow in "White" (brow highlight)
LA COLORS in "Brown" (lid)
Urban Decay 24-7 liner in "Bourbon" (waterline & lower lashline to smudge out)

cheeks-
MAC blush in "Eversun"


lips-

Exposed Organics pigment in "Marci" (damp w/ Nectar)
MAC Dazzleglass in "Ms. Dynamite"




To purchase Exposed Organics please visit: http://www.exposedorganics.com/

To subscribe to her twitter at:
Exposedorganics

Subscribe to Queenbchronicle via twitter here: Queenbchronicle
or please visit her website here: Queenbchronicles

Exposed Organics Review & Swatches (Vegan & Affordable!)


I recently got the chance to try Exposed Organics. I am never paid for my honest reviews. I only received the products for my review.

I went to look at the site, and was surprised to see her wide range of products. After being fed up from companies with so-called "organic" items. They started from shampoo to lip gloss, all mixed and made from their own kitchen! I must say I was quite impressed with the pigmentation of the eye shadows for being Vegan!

I received 10 eye dusts and a eyeshadow transformer. If you have no clue what a eyeshadow transfer does lol well most don't, so don't feel bad! This product allows you to make any eye dust into a wet liner, or foiled lid. Foiled means to wet the shadow and apply it to make it more pigmented and vibrant. It can be tricky, so I only tend to do it with shadows I know will hold up well. These do! I also really like the applicator squeeze bottle it's in. It makes a difference, and helps control how much you would like to use. It works well with your make up brushes and applies easy.

Each eye dust color is as vibrant as it is in it's jar. I can't get over how much you get for only $4.99 I mean a whole 7 grams! Really a great deal and very affordable. I am always looking for great make up for those with tight budgets.. like myself! lol but all of them are very easy to apply. The only eye dust I can see having "personal" issues is the red matte pigment "Ruby's Secret". I always have issues with matte pigments, since they are tricky to apply. I do find however if you place on top of eyeshadow it makes the matte shadow apply easier. Just because I said it's not easy to apply, does not say that this shadow is not super pigmented and gorgeous.. because it is!


I have two looks I did this weekend with two friends who came over (pictured above). I used these eye dusts both wet & dry and they applied like a dream! They both were impressed with the colors, and kept looking at their lids! lol I will be posting next their eyeshadow looks!

Serayge, is a gorgeous mint green I've been looking for!! I swear I've been looking for a color like this.. and so glad I received it.
Alexisescence is a gorgeous blue light violet color that has this iridescent duo tone that is sooo beautiful. You'll know how much I love iridescent eye shadows. Of of them are great and it's very hard to pick out my favorites. I'm sure you can see why!

I hope you can check out this vegan company and check out some of their products. Also, if you have bought from them, please let me know your thoughts below! I hope you enjoy the swatches and looks I have coming up featuring this cosmetics line.


Eye Dust (7 grams!) only $4.99!
Nectar "Eye shadow transformer" ( .5 oz!) only $4.99!

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SWATCHES
DRY Swatch placed on left!
WET Swatch placed on right!

Serayge

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Storm

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Ruby's Secret

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Marci

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Alexisescence

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Nymph

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Angel

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Santana Skye Blue

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Purple People Eater

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Summertime

To purchase Exposed Organics please visit: http://www.exposedorganics.com/

To subscribe to her twitter at:
http://www.twitter.com/exposedorganics