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Wednesday, June 9th

WHATCHAWANNAKNOW WEDNESDAY

Last week I received a couple of really great questions for

WHATCHAWANNAKNOW WEDNESDAY!!

 

Paula, wrote in and asked:

 

Question:  If you were to buy one (just one) concealer for under eye coverage and blemishes, which one would you go for?

 

 

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Answer:  That’s a really tough question!!!  I honestly can’t answer that question without asking a few of my own!!!  What is the skin’s condition (is it oily, dry, wrinkled or smooth)?  What is the skins natural undertone?  What color  are the dark circles and blemishes that are being covered (blue, purple, grey or red)?  What’s your current makeup routine?

 

The answers to all of those questions would determine which concealer I would recommend.  I’m not brand specific, there are several concealers out there that work beautifully.  I personally have at least three concealers in rotation!!  I know, you’re probably not a makeup junkie like me, and three concealers might be a little excessive so here are a few guidelines to help you pick your perfect concealer!!

  • If your dark circles are blue then yellow based concealers will work great
  • For brown blemishes use a “warmer” toned concealer
  • If the skin is wrinkled, try a drier formula concealer that won’t
    settle into the wrinkles, but apply with a wet sponge so that it doesn’t look cakey.
  • If the under eye area needs moisture, try a concealer that has more emollient
  • Sometimes more is less (If you buy a concealer with more coverage
    you can get away with using a lot
    less!!

 

Don’t forget to prep your skin with a great moisturizer!!

If you have any questions that you’d like answered feel free to drop me a line at Kim at  doihavelipstickonmyteeth.com   xoxo!!!

 

Wednesday, June 9th, 2010

Monday, June 7th



MUGSHOT MONDAY

 

It’s MUGSHOT MONDAY, the day that beauty violators are brought to justice!!  Summer is upon us, and if you’re like me and want to look tanned without actually tanning, then this MUGSHOT is for you!!


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Browning without the burn checklist:

  • Skin was prepped with Avene Cleanance Anti Shine Regulating Lotion
  • Brows were filled in with brow powder
  • Kohl liner was used to rim eyes
  • Bronzer was added along the sides of the nose to create definition
  • Place bronzer near the hairline, cheekbones and everywhere else the sun hits
  • Nude lipstick was used on lips

 

 

Even brown gal’s like to get browner in the summer!!

 

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Monday, June 7th, 2010

Wednesday, June 2nd

STYLECASTER


YIPPEE, I had the pleasure of being a featured contributor on Stylecaster, one of my favorite cyber hangouts!!  Check out the article for a few of my tips on making dry skin juicy!!  Don’t forget to drop me a line if you have any beauty questions or need beauty advice.  I’ll make sure to post the answers here on Wednesdays,

WHATCHAWANNAKNOWWEDNESDAYS!!!

 

 

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Wednesday, June 2nd, 2010

Monday, May 31st


MUGSHOT MONDAY

 

All rise!! It’s MUGSHOT MONDAY, the day that beauty violators are brought to justice. This week we’ve got a case that was a lot of fun to tackle. Meet my friend Lauren. I’ve been doing makeup for quite a while now, and to this day, I’ve never met a bride like Lauren. Lauren was absolutely the most laid back bride I’ve ever met! On her wedding day, there were no last minute jitters and no minor details being fussed over. The bride and groom were in chill mode!!! In fact, before the wedding, the couple played bocce ball and shared a few beers with wedding guests on the beach. Consequently, that’s when my girl got sunburned!!!


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Check out Lauren’s rap sheet:




Gosh, I heart weddings!! (sniff, sniff)


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Case closed!!!

Monday, May 31st, 2010

Wednesday, May 12th

ON MY SOAP BOX


Winter, Summer, Spring and Fall, I’m a lizard!!!  My skin is Sahara desert dry!!  I’m constantly engaged in a battle against ash. Unfortunately ash is a formidable opponent, it has a tendency to overtake an elbow, knee or the heel of a foot at any given moment!!  With that in mind, I try my darndest to be armed and ready!!  I carry a travel sized bottle of lotion in my purse, and I keep a vat of bag balm on my bedside table.  Recently, I ran across a soap that has shea butter as its key ingredient — Hmm, I could start my moisture strategy in the shower!!!  Without any hesitation I purchased a bar of Nubian Heritage’s African Black Soap.

 

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The soap smells fantastic. My skin felt pretty good.  But holy crap, I couldn’t stand how dirty this soap made my shower!!  It didnt occur to me that black soap creates black suds!!  Black suds make a white tub look like a grey filthy mess!!  Everything that the soap touched had a black skid mark.

 

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Needless to say, the African Black Soap was released from active duty.  I don’t have the man power to fight ash and filth!!  *SIGHHHHHH*  The battle continues….

Wednesday, May 12th, 2010

Monday, May 10th



MUGSHOT MONDAY

 

It’s MUGSHOT MONDAY, the day that beauty violators are brought to justice!!  Bright colors are all the rage this summer, try it on your eyes, lips or even your fingertips!!  Well it doesn’t get any brighter than neon!! Try it if you dare!!!

 

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Daring day-glo checklist:

 

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Dang that’s bright!!

 

 

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Monday, May 10th, 2010

Monday, May 3rd



MUGSHOT MONDAY

 

Order in the court, it’s MUGSHOT MONDAY, the day that beauty violators are brought to justice!! Karla Jones, my mother, has had a great couple of  years. She’s celebrated her 61st birthday and also married the love of her life !! With such a busy schedule, Mamacita hadn’t had time to pamper herself.

 

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Check out Karla’s rap sheet:

  • First I groomed her brows
  • creme facial bleach was used to lighten the brow color
  • Dermablend cover creme was applied under her eyes
  • Iman clay medium and earth medium pressed powders were used to set concealer
  • Nars sin blush was used on the apples of her cheeks
  • Lip color was a mash-up of several different colors but
    Balm Shelter’s uptown girl was the topper


 

The look wouldn’t be complete without KJ’s smile!!!

 

 

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Case Closed [cue up the law and order music.....DUNN DUNNNNN]

 

HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY!!!!



Monday, May 3rd, 2010

Monday, April 26th

CITY FOLKS


Get ready for the drama to ensue as MTV’s reality show the City returns Tuesday night at 10:30.   I recently worked with some of the ladies for this season’s promos.  I nearly died from cardiac arrest swooning over the fashions that were wheeled in for the shoot!!!  Ladies, if any of those Louboutins need a babysitter, they can come stay with me anytime!!!

 

 

Check out the lovely ladies working it!!!

 

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Photos by none other than Jim Wright!!

 

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Could these girls be any hotter?!!!!

 

Monday, April 26th, 2010

Monday, April 12th



MUGSHOT MONDAY

 

It’s MUGSHOT MONDAY, the day that beauty violators are brought to justice!! It’s spring and I don’t know about you, but I’m feeling frisky!!  I’ve been good all winter, and now I’m ready to pounce on some fresh prey!! LOL!!  With that in mind, here’s a feline inspired eye that’s sassy, saucy and sexy, MEEEEOOOwwwww!!!

 

 

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Cat Eye check list:

  • Skin was prepped with Philosophy Hope in a Jar
  • Cream foundation was used to even out skin tone
  • Stila Rocker eyeshadow was smudged into lash line
  • Black kohl liner was used to accentuate outer eye
  • Shadow and liner were gracefully coaxed into an exaggerated almond shape
  • Lashes were coated with mascara, with additional coats added to the outer eye

 

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Being “Catty” isn’t always a bad thing!!

 

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Monday, April 12th, 2010

Friday, April 9th

FIELD TRIP


Today I had the chance to go on a grown up field trip!!!! I made my way over to OBSESSIVE COMPULSIVE COSMETICS, and sampled all of their goodies.  It’s such a fun cosmetics line with vivid, bold colors that other lines wouldn’t dare produce.  The color names are a riot!! I can’t wait until someone asks me what shade I’m wearing on my lips and I can blurt out HOOCHIE!! You think I’ll get punched in the face? Here are a few shots that I took from my excursion!!

 

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Friday, April 9th, 2010