New Year’s Eve, the perfect excuse for some shimmer!  Today’s look it’s simple and elegant and easy to pair with most outfits.

The focus point if this look I wanted it be the highlight.  I used High Beam from Benefit, it’s beautiful, you can go from a subtle look to disco ball (like my case in this post), just by layering on the product.  

I started working with the eyes.  I applied a cream color all over the lid and in the crease a light gray color.  In the lower lid a darker shade of gray, in the outer coner a black eyeshadow (avoiding going up to the crease, we don’t want the “black eye” look) and in the center a shinmery silver color, blended so that there are no harsh lines.  In the lower lid I applied the dark gray and to the outer corner the black eyeshadow.  To finish the eyes, a thin line of black eyeliner and false lashes.

In the cheeks I used a pink blush and then, the star of the look, the highlighter, in the top of the cheekbones.  And to finish the look, lipgloss. 

Products I used:

Eyes:

It Cosmetics “Feel The Moment” Anti-aging, Ultra Hydrating Sensory Awakening Primer Serum

Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless Foundation in “228 Soft Tan”

It Cosmetics “Bye Bye Under Eye” Full Coverage Anti-aging Waterproof Concealer with Hydro-collagen, Vitamin C & K

CoverGirl Loose Powder in “110 Translucent Light” (To set the concealer)

Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless Powder in “220 Natural Beige”

Cheeks:

ColourPop Super Shock Cheek in “Mochi”

Benefit “High Beam” Liquid Face Highlighter

Lips:

Lancome Juicy Tubes in “Simmer”

I hope you all have a great New Year’s Eve and a happy New Year!

Last week I had the opportunity to go to a Makeup Seminar by Alvarez Ninoshka, and let me just say I was impressed.  First of all the event, that was held at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Isla Verde, Puerto Rico, was incredibly well organized. The afternoon started with a delicious lunch and after that the makeup goodness started.  Alvarez Ninoshka walked down the red carpet to the stage like a celebrity, but don’t let that foul you, by the way she talked and explained everything I could see that she is a down to earth person that loves what she does, and also very funny.  The first part of the seminar was her doing a makeup demonstration in a model, and explaining every step, as simple as possible, so that everyone could understand.  And the second part was for each participant to do their own makeup.  She had a great team, there was a person for each table that was available to answer questions and help everyone do their makeup.  The last part of the event was a raffle with awesome prizes like, Sigma products, Kat Von D Contour Palette, a Glamcor Lamp, a directors chair and many more good stuff.  Plus, everyone there took home a Urban Decay Naked2 palette!

If you life in Puerto Rico, and have the opportunity to go to one of Alvarez’ Ninoshka makeup seminar, I definitely recommend it.  I like to think that I know a lot about makeup, but I learned a few tips and tricks from her, so for me it’s worth the investment. Who doesn’t want to do their makeup and look great?  

I will be sharing with you some of the things I learned in another post this week (that would be two post in one week! Yay!!).

PS.

I’m in no way sponsored by Alvarez Ninoshka, but if the opportunity was giving to me, I will love to be part of her team (wink, wink). 

Here are some pictures of the event.

(Getting ready the night before)

(The stage)

(My little station)

(The model and the host)

(The makeup demonstration)

(Makeup demonstration)

(Before)

(After)

(What I won!)

PPS.

My High School Prom was in this same place, such good memories!

This Saturday was my company holiday party and my dresses reminded me of Audrey Hepburn, so I decided to go for a Old Hollywood glam look with bold eyeliner, and I loved it!

In the eyes I decided to keep it simple, with all matte eye shadows.  All over the lid I dusted a cream color (Strange) and then I applied it more heavily in the lower lid to get more color pay off.  In the crease I first applied a rose color (Limit) to work as a blending shade and then a more light brown purple (Nooner) to emphasize more the crease.  My favorite part of the look was the bold cat eye liner (that doesn’t seen so bold in the photos, but it was dramatic) and false lashes.  As a finish touch, I applied “Champagne Pop” in the brow bone and also in the inner corner with a wet brush for a stronger, more metallic highlight. 

I kept the simple look thru the face. I contour with a darker concealer to shape the face.  A pink matte blush and “Champagne Pop” as a highlighter, were the perfect compliment  for this look.  And for the glamorous Old Hollywood touch a matte red lipsticks (since we are in the #12daysofredlipstick, that you can read about here).

I loved this look, I felt so glamorous and elegant, definitely the look I was going for.

Products I used:

Face:

Maybelline Master Prime by Facestudio in “300 Blur + Redness Control”

Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless Foundation in “228 Soft Tan”

MAC Pro

Maybelline Fit Me Concealer in “30 Cafe” 

Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless Powder in “220 Natural Beige”

Eyes:

Urban Decay “Naked 3” Eyeshadow Palette

Maybelline Line Stilettos Liquid Eyeliner in ” Blackest Black”

Lancome Hypnose Drama Mascara

Ardell Glamour False Lashes in “135 Black”

It Cosmetics Brow Powder Universal Eyebrow Pencil

Cheeks: 

Colourpop Super Shock Cheek in “Mochi”

Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed in “Champagne Pop by Jaclyn Hill”

Lips:

Make Up For Ever Rouge Artist Intense in “Mat 8”

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