Bridal Feature : Bisco

Hey Pretties,

Bisola(better known as Bisco) happens to be an aburo(Younger sister) and when I heard the good news that she was getting married, I was hopeful I would be her makeup artist.

It initially didn't look that way because I was booked for the chosen dates, but when the dates got changed,I was available on one of both days.

If there's anything I was truly glad about, it was the fact that she completely trusted me to do some magic. I can categorically tell you that this is good news for any makeup artist especially if you're like me and hardly do trials(to me,a trial and the actual thing just aren't the same-No Motivation)

With all the Oohs & Aahs from her friends,she was all smiles and that was enough for me :-D

Products Used :

Eyes
MAC's Expensive Pink,Carbon and Orange
Casabella Gel Eyeliner in INK
Red Cherry Lashes in 747M

Lips
Jordana's Lipliner in Cherry
KK Beauty Lipstick in Cranberry
Jordana's Squeeze 'n' Shine Super-tasty lipgloss in LOLLIPOP

Cheeks
Black Opal Matte Blush in Cranberry & Peachtree

Bronzer
Victoria's Secret Baked Bronzing Powder in Medium

It's an easy look to replicate, feel free to send me what you came up with - sitpretty412@yahoo.com

xoxo
PrettyK

Replicate : Abi's White Wedding Look

Hey Pretties,

It's Christmas day & here's wishing all readers of my blog a very Merry Christmas. May Christ the Reason For the season dwell in your hearts richly & may our lives be a reflection of his wondrous love towards us. 

I would have loved to do a holiday inspired look for you, but mehn - O dikwa next year,lol. In the interim, i decided to teach you how i achieved one of Abi's bridal looks for those who need some inspiration for what look to wear today or this festive season.

It was difficult deciding which of Abi's looks to share with you, but i decided this look is the easiest of the 2.

You can't go wrong with this Look

 For her Eyes -

1). I covered dark areas of her eyes with some concealer, outlined her bows with Davis's Brow Pencil in '018' & filled it in with BM Pro's Brow Powder in 'Auburn'.
2). I then highlighted her brows with a concealer 2 shades lighter than her skin tone & set it with a matching shadow with a hint of shimmer
3). I went over her lids with Bm Pro's Eyeshadow base in 'Light' & blended it into her crease
4). In her crease i blended Casabella's eyeshadow in 'Navajo Brown' to add definition & depth to her eye area
5). In the inner corner to 3/4 of her lids i used a mix of MAC's Eyeshadows in 'Paradisco' & 'Expensive Pink' & for the outer 1/4 of her lid, i used a mix of MAC's Eyeshadows in 'Carbon' & 'Fig 1'
6). I lined her upper lashline with Casabella's Indelible Gel Eyeliner in 'INK' & applied KISS by I-Envy lashes in 'Au Naturale 02 - KPE 09'
7). On her lower lashes,i went in with Jordana's Easyliner Eyeliner in 'Midnight Blue'

 For her Lips -

1). I lined 3/4 of her lips with Jordana's Lip Pencil in 'Plum' & blended with my finger
2). I filled in the inner lower lip with Jordana's Lipstick in 'Barely Pink' (A Baby Pink Color with Shimmer in it)
3). I filled her entire upper lip and perimeter of her lower lip with Black Opal's Lipstick in 'Congo Pink' (A Fuscia Pink Color just like what you see in my Logo)
4). I blended both lip colors with Victoria's Secret Beauty Rush Lipgloss in 'Sugar High' - That's my HG clear lipgloss right there *wink*

So try it out & i would be delighted to see what you were able to come up with. Have a Fun & memorable Holiday - sitpretty412@yahoo.com

xoxo
Pretty K

Pretty Makeover : Clean Beauty!

Hey Pretties,

Ejiro happens to be a current student of mine & as part of the training i give,i teach DIY where i help you identify the strongest features of your face & show you how to make them look stunning.

Ejiro's idea of makeup (The Way She Came That Morning)

I believe a makeup artist/any woman in the beauty industry should be able to project her services just by the way she appears . I mean, you can't sell Spa beauty treatments to someone when you have awful & scarred skin & expect good business.

That aside,we began the class with a proper foundation & concealer routine. I Shared the importance of applying makeup on very clean skin as well as the effectiveness of Primers. You can judge by her picture below the difference doing so makes.

A Proper Base Laid Out

Then, i went ahead to show her how to bring out the eyes,lips & face without a Myriad of wild looking-colors. Most clients i've met believe the louder the colors, the more work you've done. I BEG TO DIFFER!!

Outdoors

Indoors

 
 Products Used

Face 
- MaryKay Medium Coverage Foundation in 607
- Black Opal Stick Foundation in Nutmeg
- Milani Mineral Powder in Warm & Iman Powder in Earth Dark
- Casabella 'Sangria' Eyeshadow as Blush

Eyes
- MAC 'Paradisco' Eyeshadow
- MAC 'Hepcat' Eyeshadow
- Casabella 'Sangria' Eyeshadow (in the crease)
- MAC 'Fig1' & 'Embark' Eyeshadows (Outer Corner of the eye)

Lips
- Zaron 'Prune Juice' Lipliner pencil
- Milani 'Pink Mood' Lipstick
- Sleek 'Champagne' Lipgloss

 Pls feel free to try this look as i made it easy enough for anyone to attempt. Ensure always that you WEAR your makeup & not the other way round. I do pray Ejiro does same.

xoxo
PrettyK

LOTD : Keeping it Simple!

Hey Pretties,

If you're familiar with the way i wear makeup when i'm in the mood ;-), you'll know that i go all out . But this particular day, i had back-stage work, but i felt it necessary to look the part & decided to Keep it Simple!

Notice, i now rock thinner brows. It's a look i decided to try a few times as i have come across quite a number of brides who barely have brow hairs.

If it's a look you like to rock, you can do it too.

Products Used

Face
Mary Kay Medium-Coverage Foundation in 600 & 607
MAC Mineralise Skinfinish Natural in Dark
Casabella Matte Eyeshadow in Sangria, as Blush (Remember i told you a light hand can use it as a blush)

Eyes
MAC 'Paradisco' Eyeshadow , a Light Pinky Peach (Lids)
MAC 'Embark' Eyeshadow, a Matte Chocolate brown (Crease)
Black Liquid Eyeliner
Brandless Lashes

Lips
Zaron 'Cappuccino' Lip pencil
Milani 'Pink Mood' Lipstick
Sleek 'Champagne' Lipgloss

Pls feel free to share your pictures with me : sitpretty412@yahoo.com

xoxo
PrettyK

Product Review : Casabella Matte Eyeshadows in 'Navajo Brown' & 'Sangria'

Hey Pretties,

I have been a huge fan of Casabella Beauty for 2years owned by Mrs Bukola George who also owns & runs the prestigious 'Healthplus' Pharmacy in Nigeria.

Both businesses i patronise often & so this isn't an advert for them,but great brands should be celebrated once in a while.

Anyway,Casabella owns the REVLON franchise in Nigeria & carry other brands like MAC,Studio Secrets,Almay,Bobbi Brown,Milani, you name it!

So imagine my joy when i learnt they had their own brand, but the catch is : THEY AREN'T BRANDED! Why? i'm absolutely clueless.

 PROS :

- They are highly pigmented. A little swipe goes a long way.
- They're very easy to blend.
- Even though they are Eyeshadows, they double as Blushes (only if you have a light hand).
- The price point is very reasonable for 3grams of Product.
- Navajo Brown triples as an Eyebrow Powder(Good Value for your Money if you ask me).

As a great fan of matte eyeshadows , this is one purchase i'll be making Over & Over & Over Again!!

So if you happen to be in any of the Shoprite Malls ( Lekki, Suru-lere & Ikeja ), stop by Casabella & be sure to say who referred you.


xoxo
PrettyK

DISCLAIMER: I am in no affiliation with Casabella , i bought the products & i'm not been paid to review them.

Bridal Feature - Sese

Hey Pretties,

I met Sese by chance last year,but didn't get to meet her till the day of her wedding earlier this year. She happens to be a great fan of my work & her excitement couldn't be contained. She absolutely loved her looks & i'm greatful to have been a part of her special day.

BEFORE

DURING

ENGAGEMENT LOOK

Products Used :

Eyes - BmPro ' Moccasin ' Eyeshadow
                MAC ' Steamy ' Eyeshadow
                Milani ' Blue My Mind ' Eyeshadow
                Red Cherry ' 747M ' Strip Lashes

Cheeks - Black Radiance ' Plum Sorbet ' Blush
                       Sleek Contour Kit in ' Medium '

Lips - BM Pro ' Mahogany ' Lipstick
               Jordana ' Lollipop ' Lipgloss

And For Her White Wedding, we went with a Little Less Colour.

 Products Used :

Eyes - BmPro ' Moccasin ' Eyeshadow
                MAC ' Paradisco ' , ' Hepcat ' & ' Embark ' Eyeshadows
       
Cheeks - Black Opal ' Peachtree ' Blush

Lips - Casabella ' Bombshell ' Lipstick
               Milani ' Pink Mood ' Lipstick
               Clear Lipgloss

 

PhotoCredit : www.bayoomoboriowo.com

Hope you like both looks

xoxo
PrettyK