Now on to the blog that I wrote weeks ago that never made it to the net:
During my 6 weeks off I found myself perusing You Tube in search of an easy smokey eye - during this journey I found myself learning a great deal about the latest and greatest makeup trends and now I’m obsessed with makeup. So I’m thinking about starting a makeup blog, and possibly a vlog… I’m testing the waters on facebook! My goal is simple --- easy, sexy makeup for the 40 and up crowd (ME!)…
A little history:
I have ALWAYS worn makeup. Since John (son extraordinaire) has been in my life I have really cut back on my day to day makeup looks - let’s face it no single mom has time to beat a face when you have a newborn baby. With that said, once little man got a little older I started to increase my usage but I learned to keep my makeup very simple and I have always stayed in the same color family which for me is your warmer hues. I am a licensed esthetician and I know the ins and out of good skin care - I sold cosmetics in my twenties (Clinique, Estee Lauder, and Prescriptives), I worked at May Co stories and learned to appreciate the high end goods while working at Neiman Marcus (boy do I miss THAT DISCOUNT). So I know a few things about makeup but I was never a makeup junkie. My preference has always been MAC but now that I’m making much less than I was a few years ago I can’t splurge on MAC the way I’d like to…. I guess you could say that I have always had an on again off again love affair with makeup, and all things beauty. (I die for a good body souffle!)
Today:
With all of that said, here I am 43 years old and I’m trying to reinvent myself! I have a desire to experiment with more vibrant colors for a more dramatic evening look, and I’m seeking a more natural/nude look for the 9 to 5… So join me as I check out some of the newer products on the scene… My plan is to share my finds - that will include sharing other blogs and vlogs that I find interesting as well lower price makeup lines, and other hidden makeup treasures from accessories to primer… Oh, and once I find some good lighting (outside of my bathroom) I will start posting looks that I have created --- in the meantime check out some of my inexpensive finds from Coastal Scents and NYX! lol
Ok - so my initial plan was to show you my "hauls" - but hell, you all don't know me, so I'm sure you could care less about my hauls... so I won't go to crazy with the hauls (at least not yet)... but let me show you my latest and greatest find... and that is...
***drum-roll****
My Crown Brushes!
I was perusing you tube videos and I came across a video from "kandeethemakeupartist" - she had this awesome deal from Crown Brush and I said "hey, why not" - well, it took me 7 days to make a decision but I found myself giving in, the deal was $29.00 for 15 professional brushes, and dammit I was sitting here convalescing and I needed some professional brushes, so I went with Crown! I guess the 15+ MAC brushes my mom sent me weren't good enough! lol So, I received my Crown Bushes, and I must say that for the most part I love them... hell, I treat them well... the brushes have become my man! lol I use them, I love them up, and then I bathe them (maybe more like a baby... but you get where I'm coming from).... so yes, I love them! lol And yes, I labeled each and every brush... I'm serious about my makeup game ---- or maybe I have way too much time on my hands?!?!? either way, until I master the art of the brushes, the labels will stay where they are...
Aight, so I can't give you a great deal of feedback on the brushes - but I do know this, they are soft! the flat liner brush is the business... the Chisel Powder, Chisel blush, and Blending Fluff brush make me want to do unimaginable things with them! lol and the flat angled liner brush is the bomb.com when it comes to eyebrows... I mean seriously the flat angled liner brush has turned me into a brow queen... Overall for the price, I think this was a decent deal... now keep in mind that I purchased the following set for $29.00 and this set is is listed at $43.00 so I got a steal for $29.00 ---- now if I'm going to be perfectly honest I know there's a better quality brush out there... I'm actually feeling Crown, and I one of these days I'll try the "Italian Badger" line from Crown Brush because they look like luxury and well ummmmm I'm a sucker for some luxury.
So tell me Makeup Mavens what brushes do you use? What would you suggest for a girl like me -one who is some what knowledgeable, but who wants to learn MORE? Have any of you tired Sigma Brushes, if so what's the scoop?
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