this post title is exactly what i've been doing. Since 'Nike's passing,i haven't been able to think straight because it's still hard to believe she isn't a phone call away.
The same can be said about all those who related closely with her, family & friends alike. I completely lost interest in blogging because there was nothing to be excited about. A few days ago,i gave myself a reality jolt because she would in no way support the morose attitude.
Haba! Do i want God to vex for me? < ---- That's exactly what she would say. Adenike, me i miss you oo & can never forget you. You remain dear to me, my journey as a makeup artist isn't complete without talking about how wonderful a friend you were.
Shine On Adenike!!!
xoxoxo
Pretty K
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Wednesday July 3rd,2013 is so far the saddest day of my life.A priceless jewel in the Nigerian Makeup Industry went to be with the Lord. Adenike Ogungbe (Head Makeup Artist at Ewar Makeovers) : Kind-hearted, Loving, Funny, Blunt, Talented, Savvy, Polished, God-fearing, Persistent, Motivated, Genuine - these are just a few words to describe my dear friend,sister and confidante .
Doing her thing while people watched & learnt
Though we were colleagues in the industry, she inspired me and always made sure I got the recognition she felt my art deserved. We learnt so much together, our hang-outs, lunch dates and photo sessions are most cherished.
I owe the pictures in the banner head of my blog to her because she captured all of them superbly & i'll cherish them forever.
Full of wisdom beyond her years,Adenike was a fighter,dogged and would not settle for less. Oh death,where is thy sting?
You taught with Passion
It's hard to talk about you in 2nd Person. When we spoke, it was refreshing. If i sounded funny / upset about something, you made sure you got to the root of the matter. If there was a business venture, you made sure i knew about it & joined if i was interested. You taught me how to save - Do Ajo ; Make a 'Kolo' , you helped me perfect my gele tying when i struggled with it - I still can't tie like you.
You referred me to clients as often as possible, you did your things judicilously. You were a wonderful boss to your staff, noone was beneath you. We would talk about You-tube gurus, rave about the newest mac lipsticks you acquired. Compare notes with makeup products, skin types.
Your 1st & Only You-tube Video was a hit, despite the rubbish commenters on Bella Naija!
A few days ago, you asked me to buy you a certain blemish cream i used. I've gotten it for you Adenike, how do i get it across to you??? oh My God!!!!!!!!!!
I hope we all can do a good job of telling your daughter how remarkable a woman her mother is / was. You were a Role Model. You had great plans for your daughter, some that noone knew.
I miss you darling and if there was a thing as another life, I would choose you again to be my friend and sister.
I Saved All Your Pictures When You Still Used a Blackberry
I Still remain Your Greatest Fan With A Bruised Heart!!!
i would like to introduce my Muse,Mabel. Though she hasn't come to terms with the fact that she's got the most amazing facial features any artist would love.
Mabs, your before was needed to drive home a point. That you are beautiful!!!
So i decided to do a number on her. I admit that green is one of the scary & hardly used colors in my kit because if not properly blended, you could have a hot mess about you.
All Eyeshadows are by MAC Cosmetics
It's amazing what a bit of sculpting here and highlighting there could do
for any face, but you need to understand what intensity goes where.
That's a topic for another discussion.
For the face, i used :
- Good old Marykay Liquid Foundation in 600 & 607; MAC Studio Finish Concealer NW45 mixed with Milani's Pot Concealer in Honey 03 ; Iman Powder in Medium & Light Medium; Black Opal Blush in Wild Orchid .
Lashes are Red Cherry 110
Lips - Zaron lippencil in Cappuccino
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MAC Lipsstick in Myth ; MAC lipglass in Viva Glam
Lips - Jordana lippencil in Plum ;
MAC lipstick in Viva Glam Nicki 2 ; Clear gloss
Lips - Jordana lip pencil in Plush Red ;
BM Pro Long Lasting Lipgloss in REDD
I don't know which look i loved the best, but she carried all so well, she could have been mistaken for a Rock Star.
Do you have amazing skin?Are you confident you have the best features?Would you like to sit in my chair? Please send me an email : sitpretty412@yahoo.com with pictures of yourself as well as what you do.
so i have some good news to share and i believe i can count on you all to run with the vision.
For a long time coming, my love for quality makeup has known no end as i have purchased, hoarded,coveted and eyed many makeup brands all over the world.
Then, i started my business and my passion for makeup and exploring all opportunities grew. I started buying makeup way back in Tejuoso(from Alhaja's shop and other petty traders), some i didn't know how to use but bought ; some were the wrong shade ; some were expired and some were ..... you guessed right - FAKE.
Thankfully, the internet helped me discern between all that was out there and with regular bloggers like Stella Ikelionwu of Stella's Addiction , i knew i was on the right path, albeit on a more quieter level.
So with the advise of close friends and family, i decided to give makeup retailing a shot & SIT PRETTY BEAUTY was formed.
What's so special?? I heard you ask. NOTHING except for the fact that the person behind the brand loves the makeup industry and would like to share knowledge about her craft and then.... make money doing it *wink*. Great thing is that i plan to review most of the products to give all consumers an idea of what they would be purchasing as well as how to get the best of their purchases
Products to be sold :
- Lash Glue - Lashes
- Foundations
- Eyeshadows
- Lipsticks
- Lipglosses
- Eyeliners
- Powders
- Eyeshadow Primers
- Face Primers
- Makeup Brushes
- Makeup DVDs
- Makeup Books
- Brush holders & belts
and so much more
Over time, i'll update you on available stock & how you can get them
As part of my promise to my readers, i ensure i do looks with products i purchase , sell or review. And this has been long ignored.
In my Pibona haul are 4 Fantastic Products and so for this look,i used :
- Pibona Trio Mineral Eyeshadow in Duchess
- Pibona Matte Lipstick in Red Carpet (A Red Matte Lipstick that applies smoothly and has moisturizing properties)
- Pibona Luxury Lipgloss in Vivid Dream (A Pink Bubblegum-colored pigmented lipgloss that smells yummy)
- Pibona Luxury Lipgloss in Skinny Dip (A Champagne-colored lipgloss)
What I Think About Pibona :
- The Packaging is sleek, black in colour and the products come in velvet pouches which i think make good keepsakes for those pricey earrings you own.
- The Eyeshadows are a bit hard to get the colour off, but i found that with a firm and previously moistened brush, you get to pick up the shadows better and they apply and blend beautifully.
- The lipglosses smell yummy and the quantity is a good bargain
- It's a brand to look out for on the Nigerian scene
You can get these products on JUMIA. Now that you know how they look, happy shopping.
Thanks PIBONA once again for the addition to my kit.
I've had people get upset that i don't carry them along with the goings-on in the beauty industry in Nigeria and so i felt it would be best to share this info with all the lovely beauty enthusiasts and makeup artists out there.
POPS Concepts presents the 2nd edition of The Lagos MakeUp Fair
(LMUF2). A brain child of OMOLOLA FALEYE , the MakeUp Fair Series is a makeup and beauty shopping
extravaganza and is intended to give makeup and beauty professionals a
great platform from which to conclude business with attendees/visitors
by showcasing and demonstrating their products thereby attracting
potential customers. LMUF2 is a great marketplace for finding targeted
audience and prospective customers.
Exhibitor Categories include
Makeup products, tools and Beauty/Personal Care• Makeup brands and companies
• Beauty brands and companies
• Perfumes, fragrances & toiletries
• Makeup tools and accessories
• Skin and body care accessories and products
• Beauty academy and consultants
• Cosmetics accessories and products
• Personal grooming products and accessories
• Anti-aging products and services
Wellness and Spa :
• Aromatherapy products and treatments
• Spa and wellness equipments and products
• Foot care
• Health food, supplement, and beverages
• Health and fitness products and services
• Natural food and dietary supplements
• Health and nutrition consultancy
• Health Health education, publication & website
Hair Care and Products:
• Hair care products and weaves /extensions
• Hair accessories and equipments
Date : 22nd of June, 2013
VENUE : Anchor Events Centre, Agidingbi, Ikeja. Just after LTV 8
a few months back, i recieved this package from Princess Ehi Ekhator-Obasogie of Pibona Cosmetics for the purpose of reviewing and incorporating them into my kit, but unfortunately things came up , my hard drive started acting up and i had already started using the products before i noticed.
i honestly can't get over AB Jayne's white wedding look. I knew a slightly nude (nude is relative though, i love me some color) look with a pop of color would have flattered her fair complexion so well and that's what i aimed for.
She also had these very angled brow arches, so i decided to round them off and i must say i loved the outcome.
Products Used :
Brows : MAC brow pencil in SPIKED
Eyes : MAC matte eyeshadows in YOGURT , BROWNSCRIPT , FIG. 1 & CARBON Red Cherry lashes in 99
Cheeks : Bm Pro matte eyeshadow (yes!!! Eyeshadow) in pink
Lips : Zaron Lip pencil in PRUNE JUICE
MAC Amplified Cream Lipstick in VIVA GLAM NICKI 2
MAC Satin Lipstick in MYTH
MAC Clear Lipglass
Trust you've all been doing well. I have too(i know you want to ask,lol) and running after a 7-month baby has been.... *wipes sweat*.
The 'Acceleration' i've seen in my baby has been amazing - She cut her tooth at 4 months without a fever , she sat up early, crawled early and now tries to stand with the support of anything she can find, even if it's anyone's legs. So amazing!!!
Amidst all that excitement, its been work work work all the way, thanks to referrals from past brides, friends and clients. Thank you all once again, SitPretty Is Blessed to know you all.
AB Jayne is one of the Sweetest, Kind-hearted, Most Considerate & Polite brides i've been opportuned to wait on. I met her 4days ago after communicating via the Blackberry (Love to Hate it,dontcha) and despite the fact that we didn't do a trial, since she isn't based here, she had absolute faith in my abilities.
Thanks to My Wonderful Assistants - Mabel, Molly & Tonia, we were able to get the bride, her bridesmaids and family ready in good time for church
You can't imagine how many times she said thank you to me. So let me say here 'Biola, it was a HUGE HONOR. God Bless Your Marriage & Thank you For 'Sitting Pretty'
How I have missed sharing what's been happening with me. rather than beat about the bush,I'll get right to it.
Manyyyyy weeks back,I posted an invite to the launch of this Nigerian-owned makeup line PIBONA which took place on the 19th of January 2013 at the Lagos Oriental Hotel, Lekki. Friends, well-wishers and beauty lovers were in attendance to sample, shop and socialize at the event.
Lipsticks and Lipglosses
The company launched its collection of eye shadows in various gorgeous shades, mineral liquid powder foundation, HD mascaras, brow blenders, long-lasting eyeliners, luxury lip-glosses, luxury matte lipsticks, automatic long lasting lip liners and more.
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