I went to the nearest CCO (Cosmetic Company Outlet) yesterday to see what they had on stock. I haven't been to this CCO in years & the CCO I went to in CA a few months ago didn't have what I was looking for...MAC Cosmetics. The CCO I went to yesterday was fully stocked with a nice selection of eyeshadows, blushes, msf's, pigments, lipsticks, lipglasses, paint pots, brushes, foundations, concealers, fluidlines, & a lot of holiday sets/exclusive LE collection items. I was really there looking for one collection in particular, the Hello Kitty collection! I watched a lot of youtube CCO haul videos with HK items being purchased at CCO's. I was hoping my CCO would have some HK items as well. I didn't see any HK...until the SA saw my earrings (I was wearing my HK earrings) & guided me to the HK items they had on stock. I was SO excited! They had the beauty powders, eyeshadow quads, lipsticks & lipglasses from the collection. The even had some HK Kouture items (just the compact & lipglosses). When MAC first had the HK collection out I wasn't very impressed so, I didn't buy anything. Now, that I see it at the CCO, I'm rethinking that! I only got the beauty powder in Pretty Baby. The other one was a peachy color, I should have gotten that as well but, I just wanted to try Pretty Baby for starters. I'll probably go back sometime soon to pick up the other beauty powder. I tried Pretty Baby last night & it gave my face a nice glow + help minimize shine. I also picked up Fertile eyeshadow. It's a deep dark purple that's be gorgous over a black color base & used for a smokey purple look. I didn't realize until I can home that I already had an eyeshadow that was identical to Fertile! The one I already have that is a dupe for Fertile is Stila's Cassis. Both look great with Urban Decay Flash & ARTISTRY Royalty eyeshadows.

I went to Target a couple days ago in hopes to find the new special edition ELF Cosmetics items. I wasn't really interested in the makeup, I was moreless interested in the makeup brushes. My Target had a little endcap of special ELF makeup. They sold out most of the brushes except for the eyeshadow brushes so, I bought the last 3. The eyeshadow brush is different than the regular white handled eyeshadow brush. It's smaller & more sturdy, perfect for packing eyeshadow on the lid or using it to highlight. I also like the appearance of the brushes because they look more sleek with the special edition black handles. The brushes are still $1 (not unless they come in a set that is either $3 or $10). I'm not sure if this ELF line will just be available for the holidays. In March 2010, some products of ELF's Studio line will be offered at Target. I'm very excited about that, hope they have the brushes available!

I had the opportunity to do makeup for Marliece & her bridal party a couple weeks ago. She by far was one of the most nicest brides I've ever worked with! It was refreshing to work with her & her bridal party. I have more pictures on digital camera, but since that's acting up, I have to settle showing pictures my sister took on her phone. Sorry for the quality, I'll try to post better pictures soon!

Marliece - the gorgeous bride!

Foundation: Artistry Absolute Oil-Control Foundation in Ebony

I did a gold/bronze look & kicked up look with some demi #120 lashes. I used a dark rosy red blush on her cheeks & lastly, gave her a neutral lip.

Ariel - one of Marliece's bridesmaids

Foundation: Artistry Absolute Oil-Control Foundation in Almond

I did a peachy/light bronze look on her & instead of using a black liner, I wanted to soften up the look with a dark brown eyeliner + eyeshadow. For blush, I used a peachy color & for her lips, I did a light mauve color.

Ariel & Salina - Here's Ariel again & Salina, another one of Marliece's bridesmaids

Foundation: Artistry Absolute Oil-Control Foundation in Hazelnut

For Salina, I used a lighter shade of gold & used a light bronze eyeshadow on her crease. Used a rosy color on cheeks & for her lips, I did a neutral color.

I wish I had better pictures of everyone,

but hopefully I'll get some sometime soon!

Face

• Prep/Moisturize: Artistry Essentials Soothing Creme
  
  • Foundation: Artistry Absolute Oil Control Foundation in Hazelnut
  • Under Eyes + Bridge of Nose: Stila Illuminating Concealer in Medium (to highlight)
  • Cheeks: Shu Uemura Blush in M Brick
    


Eyes

• Eyebrows: Artistry Espresso Eyeshadow & Jane Mineral Gel Eyeliner in Brown
  
• Eyeshadow Primer: Urban Decay Primer Potion
• Lid: Artistry Royality Eyeshadow on top of Lancome Fog Eyeshadow
  
• Crease: Sephora Raspberry Color Eyshadow from a palette
  
• Inner Crease: Artistry Black Tie Eyeshadow & MAC Shadowy Lady Eyeshadow
  
• Highlight Color: Rimmel Shimmery Beige Eyeshadow
  
• Upper/Lower Lashline + Lower Waterline: MAC Powerpoint Eyeliner in Engraved & Artistry Black Tie Eyeshadow
  
• False Eyelashes: Ardell #107
  

Lips

• Stila Tinted Lip Balms in Baie & LA Colors Lipgloss

Face

• Prep/Moisturize: Artistry Essentials Soothing Creme
  
  • Foundation: Artistry Absolute Oil Control Foundation in Hazelnut
  • Under Eyes + Bridge of Nose: Stila Illuminating Concealer in Medium (to highlight)
  • Cheeks: Shu Uemura Blush in M Brick
    


Eyes

• Eyebrows: Artistry Espresso Eyeshadow & Jane Mineral Gel Eyeliner in Brown
  
• Eyeshadow Primer: Urban Decay Primer Potion
• Lid : Shu Uemura Blush in M Brick on top of Stila Eyeshadow in Ray
  
• Crease:Stila Eyeshadow in Cassis
  
• Inner Crease: Artistry Black Tie Eyeshadow
  
• Highlight Color: Rimmel Shimmery Beige Eyeshadow
  
• Upper/Lower Lashline + Lower Waterline: MAC Powerpoint Eyeliner in Engraved & Artistry Black Tie Eyeshadow
  
• False Eyelashes: Andrea #33
  

Lips

• Stila Tinted Lip Balms in Baie & Cerise

• Eyeshadow Primer: Urban Decay Primer Potion (on eyebrows, lids, crease, browbone, lower lid) & Jane Colorsticks in Mercury Rising as a color base


• Eyebrows: Artistry Espresso Eyeshadow, Magic Collection Dark Brown Eyeliner, & Nicka K Liquid Eyeliner in Brow


• Lid: Glamour Doll Eyeshadow in Glam Girl
  


• Crease: Flirt! Eyeshadow in Glamourazzi


• Crease Line: Artistry Black Tie Eyeshadow & MAC Shadowy Lady Eyeshadow


• Highlight Color: Artistry Starry Night Eyeshadow


• Upper Lashline:Wet n Wild Black Liquid Eyeliner


• Lower Lashline: Glamour Doll Eyeshadow in Glam Girl


• Lower Waterline: Prestige White Eyeliner

• False Eyelashes: Ardell #103

• Eyeshadow Primer: Urban Decay Primer Potion (on eyebrows, lids, crease, browbone, lower lid) & Jane Colorsticks in Mercury Rising as a color base

• Eyebrows: Artistry Espresso Eyeshadow, Magic Collection Dark Brown Eyeliner, & Nicka K Liquid Eyeliner in Brown

• Lid: Flirt! Eyeshadow in Glamourazzi

• Crease: Ben Nye Lumiere Grande Colour in Amethyst

• Crease Line: Artistry Black Tie & NYX Black Eyeshadow

• Highlight Color: Artistry Starry Night Eyeshadow

• Upper Lashline:Wet n Wild Black Liquid Eyeliner

• Lower Lashline: Artistry Tribute Eyeshadow

• Lower Waterline: Prestige White Eyeliner

• False Eyelashes: Andrea #28

• Eyeshadow Primer: Urban Decay Primer Potion (on eyebrows, lids, crease, browbone, lower lid) & Jane Colorsticks in Mercury Rising as a color base
  
  
  • Eyebrows: Artistry Espresso Eyeshadow, Magic Collection Dark Brown Eyeliner, & Nicka K Liquid Eyeliner in Brown
  
  
  • Lid: Ben Nye Powder Rouge in Passion Purple
  
  
  • Crease: Flirt! Eyeshadow in Glamourazzi
  
  
  • Crease Line: Artistry Black Tie Eyeshadow & MAC Shadowy Lady Eyeshadow
  
  
  • Highlight Color: Artistry Starry Night Eyeshadow
  
  
  • Upper Lashline:Wet n Wild Black Liquid Eyeliner
  
  
  • Lower Lashline: Ben Nye Powder Rouge in Passion Purple & Artistry Tribute Eyeshadow
  
  
  • Lower Waterline: Prestige White Eyeliner
  
  
  • False Eyelashes: Andrea #28

• Eyeshadow Primer: Urban Decay Primer Potion (on eyebrows, lids, crease, browbone, lower lid)
  
  
  • Eyebrows: Artistry Espresso Eyeshadow, Magic Collection Dark Brown Eyeliner, & Nicka K Liquid Eyeliner in Brown
  
  
  • Lid & Inner Crease: No7 Eyeshadow in Magnolia
  
  
  • Outer Crease: Ben Nye Powder Rouge in Passion Purple
  
  
  • Outer Inner Crease: Artistry Tribute Eyeshadow & MAC Shadowy Lady Eyeshadow
  
  
  • Highlight Color: Artistry Starry Night Eyeshadow
  
  
  • Upper Lashline: Jesse's Girl Eyeliner in Grape Expectations
  
  
  • Lower Lashline: Ben Nye Lumiere Grande Colour in Amethyst
  
  
  • Lower Waterline: Prestige White Eyeliner
  
  
  • False Eyelashes: Andrea #28
  

• Eyeshadow Primer: Urban Decay Primer Potion (on eyebrows, lids, crease, browbone, lower lid) & Jane Colorstick in Mercury Rising as a color base

• Eyebrows: Artistry Espresso Eyeshadow, Magic Collection Dark Brown Eyeliner, & Nicka K Liquid Eyeliner in Brown

• Lid & Inner Crease: Larenim Angelique Pigment Eyeshadow & MAC Violet Pigment
  

• Outer Crease: Artistry Tribute Eyeshadow
  

• Outer Inner Crease: NYX Black Eyeshadow
  

• Highlight Color: Artistry Starry Night Eyeshadow

• Upper Lashline: Wet n Wild Black Liquid Eyeliner
  



• Lower Lashline:Cover Girl Turquoise Tempest Eyeshadow

• Lower Waterline: Prestige White Eyeliner

• False Eyelashes: Ardell #111

• Eyeshadow Primer: Urban Decay Primer Potion (on eyebrows, lids, crease, browbone, lower lid) & Nicka K Glow Eye Crayon as a color base

• Eyebrows: Artistry Espresso Eyeshadow, Magic Collection Dark Brown Eyeliner, & Nicka K Liquid Eyeliner in Brown

• Lid: MAC Sunpepper Pigment on top of Artistry Cocoa Eyeshadow
  

• Crease: Cover Girl Brown Smolder Eyeshadow
  

• Crease Line: NYX Black Eyeshadow

• Highlight Color: Artistry Starry Night Eyeshadow

• Upper Lashline:Wet n Wild Black Liquid Eyeliner
  



• Lower Lashline: Nicka K Brown Liquid Eyeliner
  

• Lower Waterline: Prestige White Eyeliner

• False Eyelashes: Ardell #111