HOW DO YOU FEEL ABOUT BLACK & WHITE....

Hey Blossoms,

As a makeup artist I'm definitely a lover of color. Most times, clients prefer a neutral look and so those super pigmented bright eyeshadows and liners are kept away until another day. Then there are those times where color is used but then the photo is made BLACK & WHITE!

Black & White photos evoke such a nostalgia feeling in me. Even if the photo itself doesn't remind me of a particular moment the feel of the photo will. I'm usually teleported back to a wonderful childhood memory as the old song by, one hit rapping wonder, Ahmad, plays in the background. You know the one that goes "Back in the day when I was young I'm not a kid anymore but some days I sit and wish I was a kid again".

There is nothing like clean beauty captured in black & white....

Here's a sample of my work in black & white...

WHAT DO YOU FEEL? WHAT DO YOU SEE? WHAT DO YOU THINK OF? WHAT'S YOUR OPINION OF BLACK & WHITE PHOTOS?

Until Next Time,

Later Blossoms

Rachel Ess "Over You" (Official Video)

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Hey Blossoms,

I'm proud to present to you this new video by singer, Rachel Ess. She's hitting the music waves by storm. Yours truly was key makeup artist for the video. We did threee fun looks: smokey eye/red lip, bold eye/pink coral lip and neutral eye/pink nude lip. I also did the male grooming for her "boyfriend" in the video. The production team was amazing and here is the finished product. Enjoy the song! Enjoy the song!

Until Next Time,

Later Blossoms

Vid Response: African Export: African-American Vloggers: Attractiveness ...

Natural Highlighting Using Magnolia Makeup's "GLOW" Review & Tutorial

Dainty Bollywood Blossom

For this look I was inspired by a Bollywood choreography I am learning on GypsyNet.  I did a pink and purple combo with a small hint of gold on my lower lash line. I glued crystals on my eyes, forehead, ears and nose for added character.

See more on this post by clicking "Read More" below!

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Products Used:
Face
Eve Pearl Foundation
Coastal Scents 26 blush/bronzer palette
Nars Orgasm Blush

Eyes
Coastal Scents 88 Color palette
Urban Decay Vol #3
MUFE Smokey Lash Mascara

Lips
Coastal Scents 66 lip palette

Tools and supplies used to apply crystals

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Coastal Scents 88 Color Palette

Tutorial:

#1 apply on mid lid (w/flat brush) #2 blend on mid lid to outer V (w/flat and blending brush) #3 apply in inner corner and blend harsh edges (w/ med pencil brush) #4 apply on lower lash line (w/ flat liner brush) #5 create wing and darken outer V (w/ angled and pencil brush) #6 highlight brow bone (w/ smudge brush)

Urban Decay Volume #3

 Tutorial Continues: 

 #7 apply on mid lid for dimension  (w/flat brush) #8 apply in inner corner (w/ pencil brush) #9 apply on lower lash line (w/ thin liner brush)

Here's one of my favorite Bollywood Dances!

"TWEET YOUR FACE OFF" TWITTER EVENT IN BROOKLYN NY!

Hey Blossoms,

Blogger wasn't running properly yesterday so I was unable to post. I'm still going strong in Erin's 30 day vlog/blog Challenge. Today is Day 10!

I attended the "Tweet Your Face Off" Event in Brooklyn, NY yesterday at Nasilele Photography Studio hosted by Danielle of www.TheStyleAndBeautyDoctor.com.

I had so much fun!

During the event we all were tweeting live. Our tweets were being displayed on a huge flat screen. How cool is that. I definitely was "tweeting my face off!" If you'd like to know what was going on and see more twit pics go to hashtag #nasphoto!!

I saw so many blogging lovelies and other social media mavens. We shared laughs, delicious finger foods, wine and lip cocktails from the lip bar! If your wondering what that is, I'll explain. At the lip bar you sat in a comfy makeup artist chair while Danielle expertly applied the lip color of your choice from the newest beauty craze to hit the market, Sleep Lip Pout Lip Tars. These tars are said to rival OCC and may actually be BETTER! *GASP!* I have to definitely try them more to be able to formulate an opinion on my findings between the two.

Awesome giveaways were going on and I won a LUMINESS AIRBRUSH SYSTEM! WOW!  

After your "serving" from the lip bar you were able to have a professional photo taken! I had one taken with my new "pout" and Luminess prize!

Another great moment was when @tyraslilsis showed me how to "smize" (smiling with your eyes). It was hilarious and of course I was terrible at it. She was taught by Smizing Queen : TYRA BANKS. Check out the pictures of true "smizing" below!

Here's the wonderful event captured in photos! Click on the photo to enlarge!

A fellow blogger and @Tyraslilsis (R)

MUAs & Bloggers @MelodyKewl and @MissMerli

I had to capture this vintage cash register!

Sleek Lip cocktails anyone? 

After our "smize" session

MUA & Blogger @thisfancyface

@MissMerli "smizing"

@Tyraslilsis "smizing"

Fellow Bloggers, @MzMore & @ImSoHollywood

@MelodyKewl (smizing) and her Luminess Airbrush system she won!

Danielle, event host & creator of www.thestyleandbeautydoctor.com & @MelodyKewl

@Tyraslilsis & @StyleNBeautyDoc

I have on a pretty pink Sleek Lip Pout! LOVE! Thanks @StyleNBeautyDoc!

 Have you ever attended an event that had a Twitter theme?

Until Next Time,

Later Blossoms

SHOUT OUT YOUR BLOG HERE!

Hey Blossoms,

I decided today would be "Shout Out Your Blog" DAY! Many times we are reluctant to leave links to our own blogs. Its frowned upon in the bloggersphere due to those who took advantage and its an unspoken rule to not "promote" your blog on another's. Well today will be the EXCEPTION to that rule!!!!

SHOUT OUT YOUR BLOG!!!

BE SURE TO TELL US WHAT YOU WRITE ABOUT!!!

LEAVE A FULL LINK BACK TO YOUR BLOG & START IT WITH "HTTP://WWW."

Let's be supportive of each other. Click on each other's link, browse each other's site, read a FEW posts and if you like BE SURE TO FOLLOW!!!! 

So one question remains: WHAT'S YOUR BLOG????

I WOULD APPRECIATE ALL WHO LEAVE THEIR LINK TO FOLLOW MY BLOG! I WILL BE DOING BLOG POSTS LIKE THIS FROM TIME TO TIME....STAY POSTED!...I HAVE SO MUCH TO SHARE!

Until Next Time,

Later Blossoms