June 2011
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::MAC Seasonally Supreme Collection | August...
Release Date: August 2011 Availability: MAC stores & online
Tokyo scenesters, Seoul trendies, Shanghai’s brand-conscious sophisto-chicks, all are contributing to make Asia a haute-pot that stylishly sizzles. To add to the frenzy: M·A·C’s new collection Sheen Supreme, a sweet and spicy palette of twelve cream-or-frost-finished shades that speaks to the region’s colour preferences in the...
::NEWS | Nita J::: ::Nita J Joins The BOSS... →
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Makeup Artist Nita joins The BOSS Network!
About BOSS BOSS stands for “Bringing Out Successful Sisters,” and its mission is to promote and encourage the small business spirit in women. The BOSS Network is a community of professional and entrepreneurial women who support each other…
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::Fave MAC Eyeshadows of the Moment | Patina,...
So these are the MAC Eyeshadows that I find myself reaching for ALL the time; “Patina”, “Satin Taupe”, and “Club”. All three of these shades are extremely wearable and suited for all skin tones. They just go so well with everything!
“Patina” - This shade is a soft, frosty gold with just a touch of taupe. Its a subtle shade but really makes a...
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::Introducing : NEW Sigma Beauty Eyeshadow...
Introducing the new Sigma Beauty makeup line: the DARE, BARE and FLARE eye shadow palettes! You will have every color you need to go from day to night, from neutral to bright, and from casual to formal in just a few minutes! Each eye shadow palette comes with a different dual-ended brush featuring Sigma Beauty’s all time best-selling brushes.
“Dare” Palette
The Sigma Beauty...
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::MAC Semi-Precious Sneak Peek Swatches |...
U.S. Launch Date: July 7th, 2011 International Launch Date: July 2011
Click any of the photos to view a sneak peek of the MAC “Semi-Precious” collection swatches.. Thanks Temptalia!
MAC Semi-Precious Mineralize Eyeshadows Swatches, Photos, Reviews (Part 1)
MAC Semi-Precious Mineralize Eyeshadows Swatches, Photos, Reviews (Part 2)
MAC Semi-Precious Mineralize Eyeshadows Swatches,...
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::Nita J - Makeup Artist | Electronic Press Kit:: →
Nita J | Makeup Artist - EPK
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::"All of My Purple Life"...I NEED IT!!::
So today is the day! MAC’s Blogger’s Obsession Collection launched on www.MACcosmetics.com and has all of us beauty bloggers in a FRENZY!
MAC Cosmetics gave a few lucky beauty bloggers a chance to create their very own shade of eyeshadow or lipglass. I, for one, am EXTREMELY excited about Afrobella’s shade of lipglass “All of My Purple Life”. This lipglass is a...
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::Bobbi Brown Tortoise Shell Collection | July...
Bobbi Brown Tortoise Shell Collection for Fall 2011
Bold glasses are as much a fashion staple as they are a personal statement. Now revered as a stylish accessory, a great pair of frames is a must have (and a great go-to on bad beauty days). Bobbi chooses between her iconic black frames and a pair of tortoise shell frames – ones which served as the inspiration behind her new Tortoise Shell...
::NEWS | Nita J::: ::Nita J Partners w/ "Keep a... →
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Makeup artist Nita J has joined the “Keep a Child Alive movement; an organization whose mission is to provide treatment, love and support to families affected by HIV/AIDS.
Read the Organization Mission Statement .
“Keep a Child Alive”, whose Co-Founder and Global Ambassador is recording…
::NEWS | Nita J::: ::Nita J Added to Glam Team for... →
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Makeup artist Nita J will be working as a part of the Glam Team for the KAS Anniversary Fashion Show in Maryland, July 16th, 2011.
The House of KAS Anniversary is the encore fashion show to last year’s boutique launch. Kenneth Flanagan will unveil the brand new KAS Collection, Inc….
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::The Universal Language of Beauty | From...
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“The Universal Language of Beauty” by Undercover Beauty Agent
Makeup has its own language. It doesn’t matter if you speak Spanish, Portuguese, Swedish, or English because the desire to look better is a universal phenomenon. It never really hit me until I was bombarded with city dwellers and foreigners everyday, and they all wanted the same thing: to feel...
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::Behind the Scenes w/ Model Loren Dixon::
Here are some behind the scenes photos from a photo shoot I worked on a few months back with model Loren Dixon and photographer Dexter D Cohen..We had a BLAST!!
Check out my portfolio…the final images from the shoot can be found there! =0)
www.MakeupByNitaJ.com
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::Video Makeup | Lady Gaga - "The Edge of Glory"::
Lady Gaga never disappoints when it comes to oddly creative and weirdly beautiful makeup looks. In her video for “The Edge of Glory”, she rocks a red lip and dramatically lined eye..which I LOVED of course lol.
Check out these video stills. You can really see the makeup work in these:
And here’s the video! Enjoy!
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::MAC Glamglass Collection - July 2011::
U.S. Launch Date: July 28th, 2011 International Launch Date: August 2011
Sshhh…Lips speak louder than words. You’re invited to experience glamour that’s strictly word-of-mouth. Newly formulated, this super-silky gloss delivers the perfect amount of Knockout colour with its innovative new brush applicator. Encounter a Lasting Sensation of hypnotically intense, pure colour with a vividly...
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::MAC Colourizations Collection - July|August...
U.S. Launch Date: July 29th, 2011 (Nordstrom/The Bay), August 2011 (All MAC Locations)
International Launch Date: August 4th, 2011
Couples can be seemingly mismatched…but when it works, it’s wonderful! These Duos for Eyes are doubly dramatic, with two shades combined in sophisticatedly unexpected ways…so much so that we call them M·A·C DOUBLE FEATURES. In eight daring pairings, they’re being...
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“Makeup now should be really maximalist. It’s a way to express yourself. Have fun...”
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::Beyonce | W Magazine July 2011 - FULL SPREAD!::
GORGEOUS!! When Beyonce, the right fashion, and awesome makeup combine..a magazine spread like THIS is created. I LOVE!!!!!
This is my FAVE shot of them all!!
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::Photo Shoot - Model-Brittany Jones |...
Full Makeup Artist Portfolio - www.MakeupByNitaJ.com
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::SIGMA Beauty | Dry 'n Shape::
Tired of waiting for your brushes to dry after washing them? Wait no more! Introducing the revolutionary Sigma Beauty Dry’n Shape system! The Dry’n Shape was designed to completely dry and shape your most dense brushes within 4 to 6 hours, guaranteed. The Dry’n Shape provides the necessary pressure to bristles to quickly and efficiently remove water from every fibre. The fabric used to shape...
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::Emma Watson | VOGUE - July 2011::
Emma Watson was photographed for the July 2011 issue of Vogue and I absolutely LOVE this spread. The styling, the tones of the makeup used, the set…everything is so well put together!
What stood out the most to me as far as makeup was that deep, purple toned lip color. It looked like a mix of MAC’s “Currant” Lip Pencil and MAC’s “Craving”...
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::OC Beauty | New from LORAC – Summer 2011::
Check out my new article on OliveCoco Magazine! Click the photo!
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::OC Beauty | Get The Look – Selita Ebanks::
Check out my new article on OliveCoco Magazine! Click the photo!
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::CoverGirl - Intense ShadowBlast Eye Color | July...
New COVERGIRL Intense ShadowBlast Eye Color, a liquid eye shadow with a built-in primer that transforms into a smooth powdery finish. Crease-resistant and fade-proof, your look will last no matter where your summer plans take you! The Pat McGrath-designed shade palette comes in 6 vibrant liquid-to-powder shades. Available in Beige Blaze, Platinum Pop, Brown Bling, Blue Bomb, Forever Pink, and...
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::Dereon Temporary Tattoo Kit by TEMPTU - Inspired...
A beautiful, limited-edition collection of temporary tattoos inspired by Beyoncé and created exclusively for Deréon by Tina Knowles. Commissioned by Miss Tina herself, this collectible kit of temporary tattoos includes the exclusive designs and tattoo essentials used on set to achieve the “real tattoo” looks featured on Beyoncé in Deréon’s Fall 2010 campaign, resized to...
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::Review | IMAN Cosmetics - Under Cover Agent Oil...
For all my oily ladies and those with combo skin (like me), I have found and tested a product that seems to be working great for me! IMAN Cosmetics Under Cover Agent Oil Control Primer is a great primer that helps to keep your makeup in place throughout the day and fights oil that your skin produces.
Here’s What IMAN says:
This primer that prevents oil from breaking through skin....
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::NARS @ Sephora - Spring 2011 Fashion Icon How-to...
i LOOOOOVED this look the makeup artist created using the NARS Fashion Icon Collection. So pretty!
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::Sephora "HOT NOW" Products::
Here is a compilation of beauty products that the good people over at Sephora has put together for us! Check them out!
Check out more SEPHORA videos HERE!
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::MAC Semi-Precious Collection - First Look!::
MAC Semi-Precious Collection
So I have been searching and searching for photos of this upcoming collection for WEEKS but MAC has been really stingy up until now LOL. This is a highly anticipated collection! I think I am most excited about the eye shadows. Here’s the preview:
U.S. Launch Date: July 7th, 2011 International Launch Date: July 2011
We can all admire a girl with a 30-carat...
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::MAC - Prep + Prime Future Length Lash Serum |...
MAC - Prep + Prime Future Length Lash Serum
August 2011
What MAC says:
The latest addition to our successful Prep + Prime family is a new patented formula that promotes natural lash growth for longer, thicker, stronger-looking lashes visible in eight weeks when used twice daily. Designed to enhance over time, this breakthrough patent-pending treatment delivers a measurable, visible...
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::Nita J's Summer Beauty Must Haves::
I just LOVE Summer beauty! Here are some products that I have fallen in love with that work great during the warm months of summer. Remember: some steps in your makeup routine need to be altered with the seasons depending on your skin; especially during the Summer.
Smashbox Sheer Focus Tinted Moisturizers SPF 15
Smashbox Artificial Light Luminizing Lotion
Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-on Eye...
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::7 Summer Beauty Tips | Temptalia.com::
Here are 7 great beauty tips for summer from one of my FAVE beauty blogs, Temptalia.com:
Go waterproof! Nothing is more budge-, crease-, and smudge-proof than something that is also waterproof or water resistant. You might not be swimming, but the sweat and humidity can take a toll on things like eyeliner and mascara.
Powder, powder, powder! Whenever you apply a cream or liquid product, make...
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::OC Beauty | Fresh & Dewy Makeup::
Check out my new article on OliveCoco Magazine! Tips for fresh and dewy looking makeup!
Click the photo:
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::FOTD - 6.2.11 | Feeling Green!::
I looooove a good green eyeshadow. Urban Decay’s “Mildew” eyeshadow is probably one of my favorite greens.
Here’s what I’m wearing for my Face of the Day!
Face:
MAC Studio Fix Fluid in NC42 mixed with Revlon ColorStay Liquid Foundation in “Golden Caramel” Revlon ColorStay Pressed Power in “Light Medium” Black Opal Concealer Stick in “Honey” Contoured w/ Black Radiance...
::Congratulations to My New Interns!!::
Congratulations to all of the lovely individuals who have been accepted into my Beauty Internship program:
Sydney S Searls Alexandra Edwards Alexi Hemley Paula Harrison-Hill Chelsea Jackson Samantha Barnes Mariah Frazier Nadine Nickelson Desiree Williams Jenee F Noel Deidra Butler Geniffer Melvin Crystal Davis Shaunte’ Atkinson Chela Boyd Again, Congrats ladies…please be on the...
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