Today I would like to share some pictures of the glitters I purchased from Lit Cosmetics.

I’ve had my eyes on these for a while and I finally gave in an ordered some.  I noticed the line last year when a friend had mentioned seeing the company at the makeup show.

Lit Cosmetics is a Canadian based company.  They have tons of colors, sizes and finishes.   They also sell some brushes and adhesive for the glitters.

So far I have to say I really love them.  The clear base adhesive makes it so nice to apply.

Be sure to check their website address out at http://litcosmetics.com/ for a full list of colors and prices.

I will apologize in advance as I didn’t’ seem to get the right lighting but I hope this helps.   I hope to have some photo shoots in the near future using these. 

As a makeup artist that provides both airbrush and traditional makeup, I get this question asked a lot.  What is the difference between traditional and airbrush makeup?

I will try to answer this question as best as I can without getting to technical. 

Application:

Traditional makeup – is normally applied with a sponge/brush and in most cases you would use liquid or a cream foundation. 

Airbrush makeup – the artist would need a compressor and an airbrush gun to apply.  

The foundation comes as a high pigmented liquid and it is sprayed to the face, feeling like a light mist on your skin. 

Below is a picture of a compressor and airbrush gun.

Why does airbrush makeup last longer than traditional makeup?

Traditional makeup come in many different forms and bases and most of them are not formulated for long wear. 

Specially formulated airbrush foundation when its airbrushed sit evenly over your skin instead of setting into your pores, line, wrinkles, etc .  In addition, most airbrush makeup are water resistant and can withstand moisture, heat and sweat with a 12-14 hour wear. 

Is airbrush for everyone?

I personally don’t think airbrush makeup is for everyone.  That is why I offer both services to my clients.  I recommend airbrush for special events and weddings were you will be photographed and need to keep nice and fresh without having to keep touching up and reapplying product. 

In closing my little post, I hope you find it helpful. 

Hasta Luego…J

Do you feel you deserve a Makeover, or know of someone that is really deserving of one?

Makeup Artist Patricia Solis is holding a Makeup Makeover Contest for a lucky lady to win and get herself beautified.

How to Enter:

1. Go to http://www.facebook.com/pages/MakeupbyTrish/105859832791360 and “LIKE” MakeupbyTrish page
2. Email a photo of yourself to patriciasolismua@google.com  with your full name, address and phone number, Subject should be “Makeover”  (no distasteful photo entries will be accepted to enter the contest)
3. Patricia Solis will then post your photo in a photo gallery titled “Makeup Makeover Contest” on the MakeupbyTrish fan page
4. Start telling as many people to “LIKE” your photo and they must also “like” MakeupbyTrish page for their vote to count.
5. The person with the most votes will win the contest . 
6. Contest start now and ends Sunday 12/18/11 at midnight. 

Rules:

• The contestant must have a Facebook account
• The contest must live within 30-35 miles radius to zip code 17601
• The contestant must be 18 or older
• The contestant must like MakeupbyTrish page before entering the contest.
• Makeover cannot be for your wedding day.
• Makeover must be completed within 30 days of being won.
• Contestant must be willing to have before and after picture taken and ok with it being posted on Patricia Solis website and/or Facebook.
• If any of the criteria above is not met your entry will be disqualified from the contest

We are starting to book boudoir session, for the fall and early 2012. 

Please contact me if your interested.  I would be more than happy to email you the available packages and options. Email is info@elegantxpressions.net

just thought I would share this code so if you wanted to purchase anything from sephora and could not justify the cost, maybe with a little discount it will make it a bit easier. 

http://www.sephoralove.com/friendsandfamily/?_requestid=22648

I finally got some images yesterday and I was so happy to see them. 

A big thanks to Phillip from Artistic Difference for the images. 

I had a great time with Mary Kate and her family.  Its always such a pleasure to work with everyone and I can’t thank enough all of the brides that select me to be a part of their special day.  

Best wishes to Mary Kate and Stephen. 

Besos..

Last night I recieved and email from Matt Potvin the photographer for Ashley & James wedding.   Please check his website if you are looking for a photographer.  I am so grateful when I get to see these.  

I get so excited, I just love seeing the photos. 

I had an awesome time with Ashley, her family and friends.  We laughed so much.  I want to personally thank her again for choosing me for her special day and we can’t forget Sam.  He did such an amazing job with everyones hair.

Despite the weather (Hurracaine Irene) We made it on time and as we left the sun came out.   

I hope everyone enjoys these lovely photos as much as I did. 

I had an amazing time working with Lacey and her bridal party.  I also met Dan from Simple Life Portraits and his team.  Please check them out, the images are amazing

Planning a wedding can be fun and also overwhelming. You’ve probably looked over your check list a few hundred times to make sure you have covered every single item on that list. The cake, venue, flowers, DJ, Food, and that gorgeous wedding dress. All those little detail that will make your wedding day perfect for you.

Another important item that should not be neglected and be planned ahead of time is your makeup. This is as important as your choice of gown, accessories and hair because all these things come together hand in hand.

You may want a totally different look for your wedding and this is something that needs to be discussed with the person doing your makeup, let it be me your makeup artist or anyone else.

I personally always recommend a trial/consultation, this gives you a chance to discuss any concerns, your makeup vision for the wedding day and it also gives you a chance to meet the artist and see if you are a good fit for each other. Another big factor of having a trial/consultation is that you get to try out the makeup and see how it holds and perhaps make some final decisions on the final touches for your special day.

Makeup should only enhance you and since you are going to be photographed and/or videotaped you want to make sure you look good. Make up will help with that since the lighting/flash of the camera tend to wash people out.

Tips on what NOT to the day off your wedding day

• If you want to get a facial or experiment with something new, the day before your wedding is not the day to experiment. Do this at least a month before.
• Do not wax or tweeze the day of your wedding. I have seen this before and the poor bride/bridesmaid is so red. This should be done a few days before to give your skin time to heal as the makeup won’t even stick to these areas.
• Don’t go to a tanning bed the day off or the day before, can I say horror story.

Well until my next little blur….have a great day!