December 2010
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::Nita J’s Beauty Pick of The Day - 12.30.10::
Black Opal Flawless Perfecting Concealer -Personal FAVE!
Fake your way to flawless skin with this hypoallergenic, full coverage creme concealer that easily blends away dark circles and other complexion imperfections. Vitamins A, C & E help protect skin while the crease-resistant formula is designed to give you natural-looking results without caking. For all skin types.
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::MAC Stylishly Yours Collection for Holiday...
I LOOOOOOOVE this collection!
U.S. Launch Date: December 26th, 2010
Lipstick $14.50 U.S. • Style Curve -Bright violet purple (Cremesheen) (Limited Edition) • Something New -Creamy bright blue pink (Amplified Creme) (Limited Edition) • Neon Orange -Bright clean orange (Amplified Creme) (Permanent at PRO) • Cockney -Sheer yellow red with multi-dimensional pearl (Lustre) (Permanent now)...
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::Nita J's Beauty Pick of The Day - 12.29.10::
URBAN DECAY 24/7 Glide-on Eye Pencil
The best Eye Pencil ever, ever, ever! Never before has a pencil this creamy and brilliant been waterproof, too. Velvety-soft, this never-before-seen formula stays soft and creamy for blending (about 30 seconds), then dries down to a long-lasting finish that WILL NOT budge. Line eyes with a hint of color or go for the full artistic, multi-hued effect with the...
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::ALL NEW! SIGMA "Make Me Up" Collection : Shop...
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::Create a Gorgeous "Champagne" Look for New...
The ultimate luxury when only the finest will do for the New Year: a cuvée collection that’s cause for celebration…a Champagne smash, colour and skincare shimmering with all the bubbly optimism & golden glow of the best that’s yet to be.
Click the photos to shop this collection…LOVE this collection!
(Info and Photo courtesy of www.maccosmetics.com )
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::BEAUTY EVENT ALERT!! Pampering Event, NYC : IMAN...
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::THE MAKEUP SHOW NYC 2011 : EVENT INFO::
If you are a professional in the makeup and beauty industry, attending The Makeup Show would be AWESOME for you and your career! This is the event information for the New York Makeup Show (which I will be attending this year) but it is also being held in LA, Chicago and Europe. Click here for information on those locations. Start planning to go NOW!
- Celebrating five consecutive years of...
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::Beauty Trends: Spring/Summer 2011 Beauty Guide...
Beauty Trend: Spring/Summer 2011 Beauty Guide
Sharon Forrester 19 December 2010
LOOK forward to a season of colour come spring/summer 2011, as next year’s new beauty trends see pastels and eye-popping brights take centre-stage. Meanwhile, gorgeous glowing skin, the perfect red lip and Seventies-inspired big hair also take their turn in the limelight. Navigate the new hair and make-up...
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::Nita J's Beauty Pick of The Day - 12.27.10::
Steelo Cosmetics Eyeshadow Base
Light textured creme shadow base keeps eye shadow from creasing and neutralizes eyelids. Eye color stays put and is long lasting while true color radiates.
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(Info and photo courtesy of www.steelocosmetics.com )
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::TREND ALERT : Vampy Lip Color!::
This season I am seeing more celebrities rocking a darker, moodier lip color, which i personally LOVE. I think EVERYONE should! It’s all about finding a great shade that may be a little darker than you’re used to but is still flattering to you and your skin tone. Darker pinks, burgundy, maroons, deep reds..are all great options! Check out these lovely lips!
Jennifer Hudson
Lauren...
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::UPCOMING COLLECTION! MAC and Mickey Contractor...
::Product Preview::
U.S. & International Launch Date: January 6th, 2011 at all M·A·C locations, 1.800.588.0070 and www.maccosmetics.com. International January 2011 at all M·A·C locations.
Lipstick ($14.50 U.S. / $17.50 CDN)
Yash Deep neutral (Matte) (Limited Edition)
Mehr Dirty blue pink (Matte) (Limited Edition)
Gulabi Bright fuchsia (Amplified) (Limited Edition)
Mocha Peachy...
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::Nita J's Beauty Pick of The Day - 12.26.10::
CARGO Bronzer
Sometimes it’s about getting the right color. A favorite with professional make-up artists and celebrities alike, CARGO’s best selling and award winning bronzer glides easily over the skin for a beautiful, radiant glow anytime of year.
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(Info and Photo courtesy of www.ulta.com)
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::Nita J’s Beauty Pick of the Day - 12.24.10::
BOBBI BROWN CORRECTOR
Corrector What it is: A peach- or pink-based concealer designed to neutralize dark under eye circles. What it does: For very dark circles and extra coverage, Bobbi’s secret is her Correctors. Use daily or just when you need extra coverage. It’s designed to be layered under your yellow-based Creamy Concealer shade. What else you need to know: Correctors come in...
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::PSA! NOW OFFERING SKYPE BEAUTY SESSIONS AND MUA...
SKYPE BEAUTY CLASSES! 1 Hour Sessions Classes Offered:
- 1 on 1 Beauty Session - Makeup Artist Career Session - Live Makeup Tutorial - Live Skincare Class/Tutorial
Click HERE for more details!
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::UPCOMING COLLECTION! MAC Peacocky Collection :...
MAC Peacocky Collection for Spring 2011 (Lipgloss Preview!)
U.S. Launch Date: January 6th, 2011
Kissable Lipcolour ($18.00 U.S. / $21.50 CDN) (Limited Edition)
Kissable Lipcolour provides medium coverage with the creamy comfort of a lipstick and a shiny finish of a lipgloss. The lightweight, comfortable formula is loaded with super emollient ingredients that provide a...
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::Celeb Beauty Buzz : Lea Michele : Get The...
Today’s Celeb Beauty Buzz will be featuring Lea Michele of FOX’s hit TV show “Glee”. This look is fresh, flawless and seemingly effortless!
How can you achieve this look? Keep reading! Step 1: Start of with a light to medium coverage foundation like MAC’s Studio Fix Fluid or Revlon ColorStay (either the Combination/Oily formula or the Dry Skin formula, depending...
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::Should You Hire a Professional Makeup Artist For...
Here’s a great article I found about the importance of hiring a professional Makeup Artist for a wedding. Read on and share your thought! Should You Hire a Professional Make-Up Artist For Your Wedding Day? By Terri Anne Meyer In the midst of wedding preparations, the decision to hire (or not to hire) a professional make-up artist for your wedding day is one of the most important decisions...
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::Nita J’s Beauty Pick of the Day - 12.23.10::
Revlon ColorStay Makeup with SoftFlex
(Personal FAVE!!!)
Specially formulated for combination or oily skin, this oil-free formula helps control shine all day and gives you flawless looking skin. Makeup looks fresh and feels great for up to 16 hours thanks to the lightweight, comfortable feel from the SoftFlex ColorStay™ formula. Medium to full coverage.
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::Nita J’s Beauty Pick of the Day - 12.21.10::
Black Opal True Color Stick Foundations SPF8 Sometimes you do have something to hide and this creme foundation housed in a portable stick, can make camouflaging problem areas on the face that much easier. This PABA-free, hypoallergenic formula protects skin from UV damage, won’t clog pores and blends smoothly to give you the flawless face you’ve always wanted. Full coverage. For...
dimakatso asked: Are your personal beauty shopping services for Virginia only or are they offered in atanta when you are here? if so when is the next time you are coming to atlanta?
mytumblrdj asked: Do you have any advice on using a fade cream for dark spots? (Brown skin/african american complexion)
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::Nita J’s Beauty Pick of the Day - 12.16.10::
NYX Cosmetics Powder Blush
This blush comes in a silky-textured, quilted compact powder with rich pigmentation that provides long-lasting wear. All shades deliver a healthy, natural-looking glow.
I love this blush! It’s such a high quality product at great price (about 5 to 7 bucks!) There are about 25 shades to choose from..from matte shades so some with more of a shimmer. I own about...
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::Nita J’s Beauty Pick of the Day - 12.15.10::
Mary Kay Eye Primer
Here’s the perfect primer to help you create eye looks that grab attention. This waterproof formula creates a foundation so your eye colors glide on smoothly and stay perfectly in place longer – without creasing or smudging. It helps extend and intensify eye color.
(This is actually a personal fave of mine..LOVE this stuff!)
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::#BEAUTYTIPTUESDAY : Exfoliate! Reveal Your...
Exfoliation is a key component to healthy looking and radiant skin. The process of exfoliation involves removing the dead cells from the skin which can cause skin to look dull. When these dead skin cells are removed, you will reveal healthier and more radiant skin. Once your naturally radiant skin has been revealed, makeup and other beauty products can be applied a lot more smoothly and you will...
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::Nita J's Beauty Pick of the Day - 12.14.10::
SMASHBOX PHOTO FINISH FOUNDATION PRIMER
Create a perfect canvas for foundation application with this silky, lightweight blend of vitamins A and E, grape seed extract and green tea. Worn alone or under foundation to increase longevity, our best-selling primer helps reduce the appearance of fine lines and pores for flawless skin with a velvety-smooth finish. Oil-free! Winner of Best of Sephora...
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::Nita J’s Beauty Pick of the Day 12.13.10::
Black Opal Patent Lips Liquid Lipstick
Want a more dramatic pout? Combine the wear of a lipstick, the shine of a gloss and fashion forward shades in one product. A convenient wand applicator ensures that the intense, longwearing color glides on smoothly and blends easily without feeling sticky.
Comes in 8 gorgeous shades! Click the photo to shop!
(Info and Photo courtesy of...
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Nita J’s 5 #MakeupMonday Beauty Tips - 12.13.10
1 : For a vibrant, radiant glow, use bronzer on the cheekbones alone or under blush! A good, affordable bronzer is Hard Candy So Baked Bronzer in “Tropic”..LOVE IT!
2 : EVERYONE can rock a red lip! The trick is finding the right shade for your skin’s undertone..there are THOUSANDS of red lipstick or gloss shades! Experiment until you find the right one. One red lip...
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::Networking tips! Read and Share!::
I am posting this for all my aspiring makeup artists out there, but these tips are great for ALL my fellow Go-Getters!
Business Networking 101 - Networking Tips & more By Cesar Plata
Let’s get back to the basics (clean slate) for a moment, and simply forget all you have learned or thought you knew about networking. Humans are social creatures by nature. Let’s learn and practice...
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::Nita J’s Beauty Pick of the Day 12.11.10::
MAKE UP FOR EVER : HD Microfinish Powder
What it is: A universal translucent finishing powder to be applied over foundation or worn alone. What it does: Sets the foundation and slightly mattifies skin without changing its natural contours. This 100% mineral silica powder softens the appearance of imperfections. Completely evens out the complexion for a glowing, radiant look. One universal...
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::Nita J’s Beauty Pick of the Day 12.10.10::
Orgasm Illuminator : NARS Cosmetics
Go beautifully nude with Orgasm Illuminator, a scintillatingly sheer, weightless fluid that makes skin appear refreshed, radiant and glowing. Flecks of gold, peach and pink shimmer softly diffuse light, melting into the skin to allow your true beauty shine through. Softly reflecting light, Orgasm Illuminator melts into your natural skin to bring out the...
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::Beauty Trend Alert: "The Statement Lip"::
As a makeup artist, it’s very important for me to keep up with the latest trends so that I can better serve my clients. Therefore I am always looking at magazines, television shows, award shows, fashion shows, etc..to see what trends are in. I am noticing that the IN thing right now is a subtle eye, and a moody mouth. Berries, mauves, reds, and deep pinks on the lips. Pops of color on the...
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::Celeb Beauty Buzz: Beyonce'..Get The Look! Step...
I love how Beyonce rocks this fresh, yet slightly dramatic look! Not too much going on, but just enough to bring out her features! How can you achieve this look? Keep reading! *Start off by making sure you have a well-groomed brow! A good brow sets the tone for any look. *Apply you favorite foundation! For this look you’ll want a fresh looking, light to medium coverage foundation, and...
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10 Words for a Stronger Career
By: Michael DeVellis Founder and owner of The Powder Group and On Makeup Magazine 1. RETHINK: Map out your career, starting with where you are right now. Write out a career plan. If you don’t know where you’re going, you can’t get anywhere. Also, rethink what’s important about your current role and what you would like to change. 2. REWORK: After step 1, you may need to make a few revisions to...
ANNOUNCEMENT!
*PSA* MY 2011 WORKSHOPS AND SEMINARS ARE NOW IN THE PLANNING STAGES!! Stay tuned for details!! Schedule will be up soon! www.MakeupByNitaJ.com =0D
