Monday, November 30, 2009

RED, GOLD & EVERGREEN (Christmas Inspired)



I asked people on twitter what I should do today since I was kinda stumped on what to do next. So thank you girls & guys who helped me come up with the colors I used today. So I decided to do a Christmas inspired highly pigmented look. I hope you like, what I came up with.. please let me know your comments! :D

Eyes:
Heavenly Naturals eye primer
Bitchslap Cosmetics HD loose paint in "Fuck You Bitch" (AWESOME GOLD on lid)
Bitchslap Cosmetics paint wheel in "Crazy Bitch" (Red- crease blended into brow highlight)
Bitchslap Cosmetics paint wheel in "Crazy Bitch" (Light Beige- brow highlight)
Calypso Minerals matte pigment in "Velvet” (placed over Bitch Slap Red)
Prestige Minerals shimmering trios "Emerald" (lower lashline)
Prestige eyeliner in "Marble" (waterline)
NYC liquid liner (top lid)

Blush:
Prestige Blushes in "Raffia" & "Sahara"

Lips:
Revlon lip gloss in "Gold Bling"
Revlon lip gloss in "Toast to Shine"

To purchase products please visit:
http://bitchslap-cosmetics.com/
http://www.calypsomineralbeauty.net/



Dollar Tree Finds (Great Bases for $1.00!)

My Dollar Tree in Campbell, CA
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**To see a larger picture check link: http://i440.photobucket.com/albums/qq130/QUEENBMAKEUP/DSCN9543-1.jpg
(Left to Right) Heavenly Pink #70, Mint Dream #30, Turquoise Breeze #55, Lilac Cloud #50, Bronzer in "Medium" #25



Suede Sensation #20

These are awesome! Super whipped texture, and smooth to apply. They last a long time and hold on to shadow well. Each color has a sparkly duo tone, but not overly glittery. There is sparkle but not big chunks. I can't believe I found these at my Dollar Tree, so I made sure to get every color. These are really great buy for only $1.00. I'll be more likely to try more of these in the future for good eyeshadow base.
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Loreal Colour Fresco in "Shivering Vine"

This color green is gorgeous in person. It looks more olive green in the natural light, but comes out more evergreen in pictures. Also a shade stick I highly recommend these for bases. I get asked a lot how I get my eyeshadow to pop, I tell people to use all types of bases. Bases really do help for long lasting wear as well. I find when I go to the club, the better the base the better it stays in the dancing sweat. lol!
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Maybelline Unstoppable Shade Sticks
(Left to Right) Continuous Cashmere & Steadfast Suede

Wooo these are my favorite!! when Maybelline says on the packaging "Unstoppable" man, they sure do mean it! I had these swatched on my hand, washed dishes and they were still there. It was amazing. I had to use a makeup wipe to finally remove from my hand. I'm very very impressed by these shadesticks, and hopefully I'll be able to find more.
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(TOP TO BOTTOM) Orchid #60, Ginger #20, Poppy #70


MAC BLUE, GREEN & NAKED RECREATION (RED LIPS THURSDAYS)

My Fexi friend Mellie from twitter hit me up awhile ago saying she posted on her blog a recreation. I loved how this came out on her. It looks great with her skin and red lips! I loved how she matched what she wore, cause I do that as well. We don't follow the rules.. heyyy now! ;D lol She looks so so beautiful! I am just loving these recreations, I appreciate that from all of them it really inspires me.

I'll be posting a blog about "Red Lips Thursdays" coming soon! Please let me know your thoughts on her look below! :D

Her blog, myspace, twitter & email Links to check her out:

The blog: http://princessmellie.blogspot.com/
MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/adorkablemellie
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/AdorkableMellie
Email: princessmellielb@gmail.com

To see what I used for my look please visit:
http://www.queenbchronicles.com/blue_green_naked.php


Date Night Look and Sally Hansen Swatches & Review (Dollar Tree!)

I did this look to go out on a date with my honey to see Ninja Assassin. Movie was ehh. I love martial arts movies, but this didn't impress me. We still had a nice time and had some goood nachos lol.

I recently went to the Dollar Store with my honey who pointed out these beautiful Sally Hansen lip glosses. They are quite larger than most lip glosses and for a dollar...pshh don't have to ask me twice lol. I wasn't sure what to expect but I have heard in the past that Sally Hansen lip glosses were very pigmented. I can honestly say that these lip glosses are amazing. The pigmentation are way better than any MAC lip glass I've purchased. The red is so gorgeous in person. Each totally multidimensional in color. The pink (Orchid) has a gold shimmer to it but not like glitter clumps like MAC dazzle glass. The nude rose color (Ginger) is my favorite after the red. It's sooo beautiful in person. I need to go back for a second purchase, because I can't get over how great these are. I will be probably trying more lip glosses from Sally Hansen. I know you guys will love these and more important they are affordable! I mean for $1.00 they really really shine.

My girl @thattallchick25 from twitter was able to find these at her local Dollar Tree, so be sure to stop by and see if you can get these for only $1.00!!

What I Used:
Eyes:
Heavenly Naturals eye primer
Heavenly Naturals in "Vanilla Crush" (brow highlight)
Heavenly Naturals in "Pure Bliss" (lid)
Heavenly Naturals in "Desire" (middle of lid)
Heavenly Naturals in "Soulful" (tear ducts)
Heavenly Naturals in "Swagger" (outer crease & lower lashline)
Heavenly Naturals in "Kitten" (to darken crease)

Blush:
Prestige Blushing Duo in "Raffia"

Lips:
Sally Hansen Lacquer Shine in "Poppy #70"


(TOP TO BOTTOM) Orchid #60, Ginger #20, Poppy #70

Sunday, November 29, 2009

Beauty From The Earth Mint and Deep Blue Greens (RECREATION)


I really loved how Charlene did this recreation. It's not the same products but a beautiful look! Charlene mentioned she got tons of compliments and I can see why. The colors play with her skin tone so well and her smile tops off the look! Please let me know your comments below!

Face:
Mary Kay Tinted Moisturizer in Beige 1
Revlon Colorstay Liquid Foundation in #350 Rich Tan
MAC NC42 Studio Fix Powder, lightly pressed on to set

Revlon Blush (Matte) - Smokey Rose

Eyes:
Eye Primer : MAC Bare Canvas paint all over eye,
Jordana long lasting shadow stick in champagne on lid only
Shadows: inner 2/3 of lid and above crease :
88 original palette mint green (5th one on top row from L-R)

MAC teal pigment on outer 1/3 of lid and above crease
MAC deep truth to deepen teal
NYX black to deepen crease.
Highlight shimmery pale gold pigment (kinda like ricepaper by MAC) (all these were mirrored on lower lashline)


Eyeliner: L'Oreal HIP creme liner - Teal, Black pencil on waterline and tightline

Mascara: Lancome Oscillation mascara with both the vibrating and Hypnose wands :)

Lips: Revlon Matte l/s 003 - Mauve it up
Mary Kay Signature Nourishine lipgloss in Melon Sorbet on top


To check out her blogspot or hear her thoughts at twitter:
http://canangel.blogspot.com
http://twitter.com/jcanangel_Char


Look she was inspired by.. you can find the link here:
http://theoriginalqueenbmakeup.blogspot.com/2009/11/beauty-from-earth-mint-deep-blue-greens.html

Furious Coutour Desire (Heavenly Naturals)


Well my camera died before I could take more pictures that were clearer. I will be doing this look again and taking the pictures outside. I have a feeling the colors will look more true to color then. I loved how this look came out.. and how vibrant it is in real life. I love Desire and Coutour together but wanted to add some purple in the mix. Please let me know your thoughts!

What I Used:

Base:
Heavenly Natural Eyeshadow Primer

Eyes:
Heavenly Natural pigment in "Daddy's Girl" ( tear ducts to middle of lid & under brow highlight)
Heavenly Natural pigment in "Coutour" ( lower lashline )
Heavenly Natural pigment in "Furious" (Crease)
Heavenly Natural pigment in "Naked" (Brow highlight)
Heavenly Natural pigment in "Desire" (Middle of lid)
Urban Decay 24/7 liner in "Zero" (waterline)

Cheeks:
Prestige blush in "Sea Grass"

Lips:
NYX Cosmetics in "Thalia"
Revlon Lipgloss in "Wild about Violets"

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


Ben Nye and Heavenly Natural Dreams (RECREATION)


My girl Zunnbugg from twitter hit me up with a awesome recreation of the main look I have for my blog banner. I loved how believe looks on her, she looks amazing! It was so cute how she paired it with a scarf as well! She included how she achieved her look so you can maybe dupe the look she did. Please leave your comments below :D

Her Products Used:
UDPP
Jessie's Girl Creme Shadow in Destiny as base on lid and lower lashline
HIP Duo in Snowy- Turquoise Color on lid
Urban Decay's - Fishnet in crease blended up
Heavenly Naturals in Diva in outer V
Heavenly Naturals- Believe in tear duct and inner lower lashline
Maybelline Enchanted Forest Quad- Goldish Color as Highlight
Wet'n'wild Megaliner in black
Rimmel Sexy Curves Mascara.

Here are her links:

Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/user/zvillamil

Twitter:
www.twitter.com/zunnbugg

Blog:
http://zunnbugg.blogspot.com/



To see what I used for the look:
http://theoriginalqueenbmakeup.blogspot.com/2009/11/ben-nye-heavenly-natural-dreams-d.html

DEEP Brown, Orange, Yellow and Teal (RECREATION)

It was awesome to get one of my first recreations in my mail. I was so honored to see such a beautiful recreation! I think she did a gorgeous job, and without having the same products as I used! check her out on her own blogspot or hit her up for a chat on twitter!

Blog is http://shadesofgorgeous.blogspot.com
& her Twitter is
www.twitter.com/kisssandmakeup

Look she was inspired from to see what I used please visit: http://www.queenbchronicles.com/Beauty_Tips.html

Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Any Queenbmakeup Recreation's?

Do you have looks you've done from one of my looks? Or used one of my looks for inspiration?

Well I'll love to feature you on my blog! I love to see looks that were inspired by me to show that anyone can wear my looks, no matter what products you use!!
I always like to feature other men/women on my blog, since there are so many talented people out there!

Please send me in a email the following:

-Any pictures or video links
-links to your blog, video, pictures, twitter, facebook any information so people can contact you.
-include the products you used
-include what look you were inspired by

Please email me at Queenbmakeup@gmail.com

Thanks so much guys!

Another Gorgeous Recreation by Nikkitutorials!


Nikkitutorial has done it again!! This gorgeous recreate of a look I did awhile ago is flawless!! you have to check out the video to see Nikki's personality in full effect. I love she's not afraid to be herself, and is quite entertaining! I suggest you go and watch her videos, they are fresh and so much fun!




Subscribe to her now!
http://www.youtube.com/user/NikkieTutorials

Subscribe to her Twitter as well!
http://www.youtube.com/user/NikkieTutorials

Beauty From The Earth (Mint & Deep Blue Greens)



Beauty from the Earth Cosmetics owner Crystal gave me the chance to try a few of her pigments about a month ago. I took tons of swatches and reviews when my computer decided to die on me. I was so upset, since I had looks to upload and so much work done. So now I'm redoing some looks I had done before they got lost. Tonight I will be uploading the swatches and product info.

I did this look to do some shopping with the family for Thanksgiving. I love the Mint color, it's been a color I've been looking to get. I needed a really good pigmented Mint and this is the perfect mint shade. Illusion is also one of my favorites, being a beautiful blue green.

I hope you like this look, please comment!

What I Used:
Eyes-

Heavenly Naturals eye primer

Urban Decay eyshadow in "Sellout" (Brow highlight)

Urban Decay eyshadow in "YDK" (Under brow highlight)

Beauty from the Earth
pigment in "Mint" (Middle of lid, tear ducts & mirrored on lower lashline)

Beauty from the Earth pigment in "Illusion" (Crease & outer lower lashline)


Urban Decay eyshadow in "Perversion" (Outer V)

NYC liquid eyeliner in "black" (lid)


Urban Decay liner in 24/7 "zero" (waterline)


Blush-
MAC blush in "Spaced Out"

Lips-
Motives Cosmetics lipstick in "Nude"

Revlon lipgloss in "Nude Lustre"





To purchase please visit: http://www.bftecosmetics.com/

To save her on twitter please visit: http://www.twitter.com/bftecosmetics

To Shop for Motives Cosmetics Contact Thao's webpage at: www.marketamerica.com/tmqmarketing

Monday, November 23, 2009

NikkiTutorials Queenbmakeup Inspired Look!

Check out my girl NikkiTutorials new YouTube tutorial video!! She is only 15 and so Talented! I love her looks and am inspired everytime I'm in a make up rut. She is extremely beautiful, and has blending abilities that are soo fantastic. I love that she combines colors together so well and comes up with such unique color combos. I'm truely inspired by her artistic nature and many upcoming and existing youtube gurus. I think it's important to support eachother as women and especially as artists in the same love of make up! Please take the time to check her videos and also get to know her as a funny, strong, intelligent woman on twitter!



Picture for reference, from earlier in the year.
I used Coutour on my lower lashline.


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

Sunday, November 22, 2009

Bird of Paradise Inspired Colors by Beauty From The Earth



I am still very sick, but felt like playing with a few colors. I was inspired by colors of the beautiful bird of paradise. We have one in our backyard and as cold as it is you wouldn't think it would bloom. It's gorgeous, with beautiful greens, reds, yellows, oranges! I just had to use those today feeling so blahhh..

These colors by BFTE are so vibrant and lovely I just love them! They also have great deals on samples so check them out on the link below!



What I Used:

eyes-
Too Faced Shadow Insurance
MAC Painterly Pot

Beauty from the Earth pigment in "Beam" (tear duct & lower lashline & under brow highlight)

Beauty from the Earth pigment in "Caribbean" (middle of lid & mirrored on lower lashline)

Beauty from the Earth pigment in "Tuscany" (Crease)

LA Colors liquid eyeliner in "#432 dark brown" (lid)
Motives Cosmetics eye liner in "Coffee" (waterline)

blush-
Motives Cosmetics in "summer fun"


lips-
NYX lipstick in "Apollo #548"

Revlon lipgloss in "Coral Glow"






To purchase please visit: http://www.bftecosmetics.com/

To save her on twitter please visit: http://www.twitter.com/bftecosmetics

To Shop for Motives Cosmetics Contact Thao's webpage at: www.marketamerica.com/tmqmarketing

Sister Makeover w/ Urban Decay Book of Shadows Vol. II

My sister Miranda came up this past weekend from Los Angeles. She won't be able to make it for Thanksgiving so she came up a week early to spend time with us. As always I like to feature all types of eye shapes to show you any shape can wear color! Both of us were feeling like total crap though lol.. we were both sick all weekend. It totally sucked but we made due! Anyway, please comment below and let me know your thoughts!

What I Used:
Eyes-
Heavenly Naturals eye primer
MAC painterly pot

Urban Decay eyeshadow in "Sellout" (tear ducts to middle of lid, brow highlight & mirrored on lower lashline)
Urban Decay eyeshadow in "Exstacy" (tear ducts to middle of lid)
Urban Decay eyeshadow in "AC/DC" (Outer corner to darken crease)

NYX liquid liner in 'Black' (lid)

cheeks-
Hip creme blush in "enamored"


lips-

Motives Cosmetics lip liner in "Tender"
Motives Cosmetics lipgloss in "Candlelight"
Motives Cosmetics lip liner in "Pink Pearl"